Alpha Kids Academy Preschool & Childcare Programs

Alpha Kids Academy Preschool & Childcare Programs includes daily activities such as music, science, sports, gardening, coloring, singing, STEM, imaginative play, circle time, dance, athletics, foreign language studies, art, story time, outside play time, learning centers, arts and crafts, and table activities. The program offers Infant, Toddler, Preschool, daycare, childcare, infant care, and transitional kindergarten options, along with extracurricular activities that include music, sports, science, STEM, and gardening. The program also includes field trips and Parent/Teacher conferences as part of its preschool programs.

• Ages: 4 months–6 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm, with a structured day that includes drop-off and imaginative play, snacks and meals, circle time, music and movement, outside play, learning centers, arts and crafts, table activities, science, nap time (varies by age), extracurricular activities, and closing circle

The mission of Alpha Kids Academy Preschool & Childcare Programs is to provide quality childcare and early education programs for children ages 4 months to 6 years old, with staff committed to providing students with positive experiences to foster and encourage their emotional development while also providing a strong academic foundation. The program uses a carefully constructed daily schedule and learning units, an organized class setting, and a curriculum designed to meet social-emotional skills, cognitive skills, literacy, math, and science, with a focus on a whole-child approach, small group instruction, and a variety of teaching techniques. The program offers a language immersion program in Spanish and Mandarin, with small group instruction offered daily; Mandarin is offered at the Stonecrest location and Spanish is offered at the Menlo Park location. Full-time and part-time options are available, including part-time and full-time options with or without extended care, and a flexible schedule is described as always an option.

Alpha Kids Academy Preschool & Childcare Programs describes its staff as certified staff members, experienced educators, qualified and experienced teachers, experienced teachers, caring and professional child care providers, gentle and supportive staff members, and dedicated childcare providers and educators, with a faculty of caring and dedicated teachers. The program states that it focuses on building a strong foundation for childhood development and academic success and aims to prepare children to be lifelong learners, within a warm and caring environment that uses an inclusive and supportive style of learning and socialization. The program notes that it offers several child and infant care locations to accommodate families throughout the Bay Area and states that it serves families in Menlo Park, Novato, and San Francisco, as well as families in Marin County, San Mateo County, and San Francisco County.

Parent testimonials describe Alpha Kids Academy Preschool & Childcare Programs as a “wonderful place” with a teacher-to-child ratio that gives young children time and attention, and mention caring, attentive, and organized teachers and administrators who have “put an engaging, well run program together.” One parent from Novato reports that a 2-year-old’s language skills and social interactions changed during enrollment, and another parent from Millbrae notes moving a child from part-time to full-time after one week. A parent from Atherton calls the Menlo Park site a “hidden gem” where a child can do pre-K curriculum and “just be a kid,” and a parent from San Mateo describes a 2.5-year-old who is excited to arrive and greet teachers. A parent from San Francisco notes that the program “truly partner[s] with the parents for the success of the kids” and mentions timely emails, online tuition payment, and other communication details. The website includes a copyright notice stating “Website Design by Hearst Media Services, all rights reserved © 2019.”

Last updated May 11, 2026.