Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in San Jose. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in San Jose. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in San Jose. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Almaden KinderCare (Foxworthy) in San Jose is a nationally accredited, NAEYC-accredited center-based provider serving infants through school age at 1081 Foxworthy Ave. Operated by an experienced director with 20+ years in management and program development, the center delivers research-based curriculum emphasizing social-emotional, cognitive, and physical growth through activities like Cooking Academy, Music Explorers, and STEM Innovators. On-site meal preparation by a registered dietitian, strong physical security with gated code-entry access, and 49 positive Yelp reviews highlighting named teachers praised for patience and warmth demonstrate engaged, quality care. Directors Sara and Angelica are actively visible in classrooms, and financial assistance alongside military support programs extend access to diverse families; standard KinderCare chain hours are 6:30 AM–6:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Research-based curriculum focused on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth; emphasizes meeting children where they are through fun daily activities and building Confidence for Life.
Programs & activities: Programs for ages 6 weeks to 5 years (infant, toddler, discovery preschool, preschool, pre-K). Enrichment classes include Cooking Academy, Music Explorers, Phonics Adventures, and STEM Innovators. School break programs for winter, spring, and summer.
What sets it apart: NAEYC accredited; open 6:30 AM-6:00 PM Mon-Fri; gated secure facility with code-entry access; on-site meals prepared by registered dietitian with vegetarian and alternative diet options; Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner since 2017; financial assistance and military support available.
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