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