Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare (2026-27 Profile)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare in Palo Alto, CA, offers early childhood education with programs up to preâ€“kindergarten in the University South neighborhood.
The center serves preschoolâ€“age children in an urban community setting within Palo Alto.
Nearby early childhood options include Odyssey Montessori and Discovery Children's House Montessori School, located within one mile.
Palo Alto private school families should note that average tuition is approximately $38,391 for elementary levels.
The school provides care and learning programs aligned with early childhood standards in a cityâ€“based environment.

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

School Calendar

Student Body

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare?

The application deadline for Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare located?

Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare is located in the University South neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.

The nearest high school and elementary school to Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare is Castilleja School (0.4 miles away)

The nearest preschool is Odyssey Montessori (0.2 miles away)

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The average private school tuition in Palo Alto, CA is $41,387 for elementary schools and $48,451 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Palo Alto, CA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).