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Childcare for Fours in Sunnyvale

A joyful, nurturing program that prepares four-year-olds with the skills, confidence, and curiosity they need for kindergarten and beyond.

A Confident Year of Learning and Growth

Precious Moments Preschool offers high-quality Childcare for Fours in Sunnyvale and welcomes families from Sunnyvale and surrounding communities.

Our program is designed for four-year-olds who are ready to explore, question, create, and grow. In a safe, engaging environment, children build strong early academic skills, develop independence, and learn how to collaborate with others.

We focus on the whole child—academic, social, emotional, and physical—so every child leaves our program confident, capable, and excited for what comes next.

What Four-Year-Olds Learn Every Day

Early Literacy

Stories, rhymes, letter awareness, sounds, conversation, drawing, and name-writing experiences build strong communication foundations.

Early Math

Counting, sorting, comparing, patterns, shapes, measurement, and number games help children reason and solve problems.

Science & Discovery

Hands-on investigations encourage children to predict, observe, experiment, ask questions, and explain what they discover.

Creative Arts

Painting, music, movement, building, and dramatic play help children express ideas, imagination, and confidence.

Social-Emotional Skills

Children practice cooperation, empathy, turn-taking, emotional language, friendship skills, and positive conflict resolution.

Physical Development

Outdoor play and classroom activities strengthen balance, coordination, hand control, pencil grip, cutting, and healthy habits.

Learning Through Purposeful Play

At age four, children are natural explorers and curious problem solvers. Our classroom is filled with inviting centers where children can build, create, imagine, and investigate.

Through play, children practice important skills, express their ideas, and develop the confidence to take on new challenges. Teachers guide and extend learning through meaningful conversations, open-ended questions, and hands-on experiences that make learning fun and lasting.

Building Readiness, Confidence & Independence

Listening & Routines

Children practice group expectations, transitions, and multi-step directions.

Expressing Ideas

Conversation and storytelling help children explain thoughts and needs clearly.

Letters & Sounds

Playful literacy experiences strengthen print awareness and sound recognition.

Numbers & Patterns

Children explore quantities, sequences, shapes, comparison, and simple math reasoning.

Fine-Motor Skills

Drawing, cutting, building, and writing strengthen hand control and coordination.

Teamwork & Empathy

Children learn to cooperate, negotiate, share ideas, and care about others.

Independence

Daily responsibilities help children manage belongings, choices, and self-help routines.

A Typical Day for Four-Year-Olds

Welcome & Choice Time

Warm arrival, classroom connection, and independent exploration.

Morning Meeting

Greetings, songs, calendar talk, stories, and plans for the day.

Learning Centers

Hands-on literacy, math, science, building, art, and pretend play.

Outdoor Play

Fresh air, gross-motor development, games, and nature exploration.

Meals & Conversation

Healthy routines, independence, manners, and relaxed social conversation.

Stories & Projects

Books, music, creative work, and teacher-guided small-group learning.

Reflection & Goodbye

Children revisit the day and prepare for a positive transition home.

Activities and schedules may vary by classroom and day.

Why San Carlos Families Choose Precious Moments

Caring Educators

Warm teachers build relationships and support each child’s individual growth.

Safe, Welcoming Setting

Thoughtful routines and comfortable learning spaces help children feel secure.

Purposeful Learning

Play-based experiences build school-readiness skills without rushing childhood.

Whole-Child Growth

Academic, social, emotional, physical, and creative development all matter.

Family Communication

Families receive clear updates about classroom experiences, routines, and progress.

Local San Carlos Care

Centrally located in Sunnyvale, close to homes, tech campuses, and major highways.

Healthy Meals for Growing Learners

We provide balanced, nutritious meals and snacks each day to support healthy bodies and minds.

Precious Moments Preschool — San Carlos

Come see our classrooms, meet our caring educators, and learn how our Fours program can help your child build confidence for kindergarten.

Frequently Asked Questions About Childcare for Fours

1. What age is Childcare for Fours designed for?

Our Fours program is designed around the developmental needs of four-year-old children as they prepare for kindergarten.

2. How do you support kindergarten readiness?

Teachers build early literacy, math, communication, social-emotional skills, fine-motor control, independence, and the ability to participate in a group—all skills that help children thrive in kindergarten.

3. Is the program play-based?

Yes. Children learn through purposeful play, hands-on projects, stories, conversation, learning centers, outdoor movement, and small-group experiences that develop real skills.

4. Do you offer different schedule options?

Program schedules and availability can change, so contact the Sunnyvale campus for current enrollment options.

5. Are meals and snacks provided?

Meal and snack offerings may vary. Families can ask the campus about current menus, allergies, vegetarian options, and dietary accommodations.

6. How do teachers support social skills?

Teachers coach children through sharing, turn-taking, friendship challenges, emotional expression, teamwork, and constructive problem-solving every day.

7. How can I schedule a tour?

Use the Schedule a Tour button or call our team at (408) 387-9666.

Discover Childcare for Fours in Sunnyvale

Visit our Sunnyvale campus and see how we inspire four-year-olds to learn, grow, and shine.