Child Care

ABC Playtime provides children ages 3-5 with pre-Kindergarten preparedness. ABC is a no-fee, play-based program that teaches ABCs, colors, numbers, shapes, and proper classroom behavior. Teachers and aides are all volunteers. Children must be 3 years old by September and potty-trained. Hours are M-Th 10am-12pm, September-May

Santa Maria Urban Ministry

778 S. Almaden Ave.

San Jose, CA 95110

Call: (408) 292-3314


Choices for Children operates several distinct programs: the Child Care Subsidy Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Family, and Provider Services, including a public Resource and Referral program. The professional staff at CFC, offer a full range of information and support for families and child care providers.

These services include:

  • guidance in choosing a child care provider and assistance with financial and family resources
  • timely, accessible training and professional development opportunities and resources to support all child care providers
  • support in operating and licensing a quality child care facility
  • parent education and learning opportunities for young children
  • programs that promote health, wellness and nutrition in the community
  • support in advocating for families and child care providers

111 North Market St. Suite 700

San Jose, CA 95113

Call: (408) 297-3295


4Cs' mission is to develop, implement and advance early care and education services, social services, housing, senior services, health and human services, weatherization and other programs benefiting children, youth, seniors and families.

150 River Oaks Parkway, Suite F-1

San Jose, CA 95134

Call: (408) 487-0747


Catholic Charities' highly acclaimed CORAL after-school program helps students in high-poverty neighborhoods achieve academic success through a focus on strong reading skills, lively enrichment activities, and active parent participation.

921 S. First St.

San José, CA 95110

Call: (408) 283-6150


Berfore and after school care for K-5th graders at Galarza, Gardner, and River Glen Schools from August to June. Full day preschool for working parents with extended childcare hours. Full day summer enhanced care for working parents of preschool through school age children. Part Day preschool is available at Gardner, Paseo, and River Glen centers. A summer camping program called Kids To Camp for low-income families serving youth 5-16 years old.

1155 Meridian Ave, Suite 110

San Jose, CA 95125

Call: (408) 269-7827


Daycare for kids ages 18 months-5 years. Early childhood development and health services. Must meet income eligibility requirements. Spanish and Vietnamese.

1290 Ridder Drive, MC225

San Jose, CA 95131

Call: (800) 820-8182


Kidango is the largest provider of preschool in the Bay Area. For children who need it, they have a team of early intervention and early childhood behavioral health specialists that work in a child’s classroom or their home. They make nearly 6,000 delicious, healthy meals every day. Their family advocates and enrollment specialists help families access all the services they have available to them, such as affordable health care, dental care, housing, job training and other supports.

44000 Old Warm Springs Blvd.

Fremont, CA 94538

Call: (800) 262-4252


PACCC provides quality care and education individually tailored to your child's development. As a community based nonprofit, PACCC serves children in the Palo Alto community from infancy through elementary school.

3990 Ventura Court

Palo Alto, CA 94306

Call: (650) 493-2361


Located in one of the county's most diversified neighborhoods and one of only a few child development programs located downtown, the Nursery provides economic and cultural accessibility through sliding scale fees and early education that is sensitive to and meets the needs of the community and individual families.

33 North 8th Street

San Jose, CA 95112

Call: (408) 288-9667


San Juan Batista's Child Development Centers provides educational child development services for children 0-12 years of age to strengthen and support the families throughout Santa Clara County. Provides toddler and preschool childcare programs, child development and early education, school age before and after school programs, creative curriculum for Infant and Toddler, Preschool and School Age programming, and Family Resource Centers for family support, education, and enrichment services.

1400 Parkmoor Ave

San Jose, CA 95126

Call: (408) 414-2700


The Y is the nation's leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. YMCA offers child care, before and after school programs (check the website to see which schools), youth sports, camps, exercise classes, and more.

Association Office

80 Saratoga Avenue

Santa Clara, CA 95051

Call: (408) 351-6400

Central YMCA

1717 The Alameda

San Jose, CA 95126

Call: (408) 298-1717

East Valley Family YMCA

1975 S. White Road

San Jose, CA 95148

Call: (408) 715-6500

El Camino YMCA

2400 Grand Road

Mountain View, CA 94040

Call: (650) 969-9622

Lewis and John Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA

550 Bell Street

East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Call: (650) 328-9622

Mt. Madonna YMCA Office

Centennial Recreation Center

171 W. Edmundson Ave.

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Call: (408) 762-6000

Northwest YMCA

20803 Alves Drive

Cupertino, CA 95014

Call: (408) 257-7160

Palo Alto Family YMCA

3412 Ross Road

Palo Alto, CA 94303

Call: (650) 856-9622

Sequoia YMCA

1445 Hudson Street

Redwood City, CA 94061

Call: (650) 368-4168

South Valley Family YMCA

5632 Santa Teresa Blvd.

San Jose, CA 95123

Call: (408) 226-9622

Southwest YMCA

13500 Quito Road

Saratoga, CA 95070

Call: (408) 370-1877

YMCA Camp Campbell

16275 Highway 9

Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Call: (831) 338-2128


Providing families with affordable, quality child care. Serving families for more than 60 years, the YWCA operates child care centers for almost 200 children each year, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 12 years. Licensed centers are staffed with enthusiastic individuals trained in cultural proficiency.

Davidson Site

350 South 2nd Street

San Jose, CA 95113

Call: (408) 295-4011 ext 237

West Valley Site

4343 Leigh Ave

San Jose, CA 95124

Call: (408) 269-7534