The Learning Center - Palo Alto Preschool

It is the goal of The Learning Center to provide a high-quality developmentally appropriate infant/toddler/preschool program for children between the ages of six months and kindergarten. We value each child as an individual with his or her own unique needs and rate of development. We seek to provide a warm, loving, positive learning environment for the child to explore and grow in. We place a strong value on encouraging children to feel competent and good about themselves. We encourage respect for the rights and safety of other children and staff, and believe it is important to set clear limits to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learning and growth.

The Learning Center has four classrooms. The Puddle class (6 mo - 24 mo) and the Bay class (18 mo - 36 mo) have eight to ten toddlers total, with a 1:4 ratio children to teachers. The Ocean class has twelve to fourteen three to four year olds with two teachers, and the River class has twelve to fourteen four to five year olds, with two teachers. There are full day and half day positions available, and spaces for two to five days per week, with a three half day minimum.

The staff is composed of a full-time director, an assistant director, and full- and part-time teachers with backgrounds in early childhood studies, education, and psychology.

The Learning Center values diversity and welcomes children without regard to sex, race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, parents' sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.

TLC is located near downtown at 459 Kingsley, Palo Alto, California through the courtesy of the First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.