The Wonder Years Preschool

We are open year-round, but do close on major holidays, one week in spring, one week in summer, and up to two weeks at the end of the year for winter break. Our calendar changes every year, please get an updated copy from the center's director. Licensed capacity at our San Carlos facility is 79 children, 84 children at the facility in Palo Alto, 132 at our location in North Mountain View and 180 for our South Mountain View.

Our goal is to create a warm and secure environment that fosters social, emotional, and cognitive growth which is the key to success for this age group. Our kindergarten prepares children for elementary school while allowing them opportunities to play and have social experiences.

The daily schedule follows a typical public school kindergarten day, incorporating such activities as reader's workshop, centers, math, writing workshop, etc. in a smaller class setting.The teacher to child ratio is 1:14. There is one head teacher and a floating assistant. The curriculum goals are based on California State Standards.

A first time registration fee of $300 and a yearly re-registration fee of $200 per child is required. This fee is not refundable. There is an additional fee for students enrolled in Pre-K class (4-5 years old) to cover for work books, field trips, and classroom parties. A deposit of $1000 must be paid at the time of registration.