Open minds, open hearts, open arms.
Cultivating capable learners from Infancy through Pre-K
For over four decades, the Children’s Pre-School Center (CPSC) has been serving the greater Palo Alto community as an early childhood center and local resource. Founded in the 1980s as one of the Bay Area’s first corporate-sponsored childcare programs, we have evolved over the years into an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation.
Today, we proudly open our doors to a diverse group of families in the surrounding community, offering a child centric, inclusive environment where every child is empowered to discover, wonder, and grow!
(650) 493-5770
Why us
A child-centric early learning experience
When you join CPSC, you are joining a legacy of care, a network of dedicated professionals, and a supportive circle of families who believe in the power of a respectful, curiosity-led childhood.
Longevity
40+ years serving families in the Palo Alto and surrounding areas
Transitions
Predictable and Empowering Routines and Transitions
Environments
Small Group Learning Environments
Outdoors
Developmentally Appropriate Outdoor Exploration Spaces
"We’ve been part of the CPSC community for the past three years with two children, from infant to preschool classes, and we truly love every single one of them! The teachers are warm, caring, and dedicated, and the admin team is wonderful - organized, supportive, and always approachable. Our children are always excited to go to school and do not want to leave when we pick them up! We’ve also made great parent friends here, which has made our experience even more special. We feel very grateful to be part of such a welcoming and supportive community."
"We are absolutely delighted with our baby’s daycare. The team is not only very friendly, but also incredibly kind and patient with the children. They always take the time to explain everything to parents, which is truly reassuring. We especially appreciate the regular updates throughout the day, which help us stay connected to our child’s routine with peace of mind. You can really feel their dedication and the care they put into the well-being of each child. We highly recommend this daycare and we are so happy we chose it for our baby."
"CPSC has really opened our eyes to what early childhood education can be. Our son has been attending CPSC since he was 8 months old. At every age group (infant, toddler and now preschool), he has been received with so much love, care and respect for him as an individual. Our child and his classmates universally adore Friday music class, and also benefit from options to enroll in dance and soccer through the school. The portfolios the teachers put together are thoughtfully written and provide such wonderful insights into our child's development - including many details that we ourselves wouldn't have noticed. Importantly, the children spend lots of time outside every day, whether in the school's large playgrounds, nature walks around Cubberley's campus, or visits to the athletic field to run around. We have made so many friends here, including several children our son has known since they were infants together. We feel privileged to be part of this community!"
"We are extremely grateful for the incredible teachers in the Honeybee classroom…They are caring and have a natural way of making us feel completely at ease; we trust that they are providing the absolute best care and emotional support for our child.
Our daughter is always excited to go to school and has learned so much during her time here. Her bond with her teachers is so strong that she even repeats their names while we are away on vacation! We also deeply appreciate the frequent updates the staff provides and the thoughtful rotation of activities that keeps the children engaged and curious every day. We couldn't ask for a more nurturing environment."