
How to Choose a Preschool in San Jose
The 12 questions to ask on every tour, plus the green flags and red flags that separate a great school from a good-looking one.
Read the guide →Straight, useful answers to the questions parents ask before choosing preschool, daycare, and kindergarten in San Jose. Written by the team at Building Kidz of San Jose.

The 12 questions to ask on every tour, plus the green flags and red flags that separate a great school from a good-looking one.
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The terms overlap constantly. See the ages, daily focus, and hours for each, and which one actually fits your family.
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What each approach really teaches, and how to match a preschool philosophy to your own child instead of a label.
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California TK is free, but is it the right fit? A clear-eyed comparison for parents of four-year-olds.
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Who qualifies, what is covered, and how to apply in Santa Clara County, so you do not rule out quality care on price.
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A practical checklist across five skill areas, the California age cutoff, and how to know if your child is truly ready.
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Which San Jose schools take babies from 6 months, what changes between the infant and toddler rooms, and what to check on a tour.
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Hours, meals, sibling discounts, and the fees nobody mentions on the tour. How to compare real cost instead of headline rates.
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