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Watch Your Child
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Best of the Peninsula 2025" award badge for Readers' Choice.
High-Quality, Award-Winning Preschool & Daycare Since 1996

Preschool & Childcare Center Serving San Carlos & Belmont, CA

Family-Owned For A Warm, Personalized Experience

Since founding Happy Campers with her parents in 1996, early education expert Audra has made families like yours from San Carlos and the surrounding communities feel at home. She’s on hand to answer your questions, make sure you feel a sense of community, and offer support.
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A Play-Based, Whole-Child Approach Sparks A Love Of Discovery

Learning comes to life for our Happy Campers through active discovery, playful games, and hands-on activities. Loving educators create a nurturing, inspiring environment and meet each child where they are. This supports their growth and development academically, socially, and emotionally.

2 Locations In the Bay Area To Serve Your Family!

Indoor & Outdoor Play Spaces Invite Epic Adventures

Watch your child’s eyes light up as they step outdoors into a huge playground designed especially for their age group, complete with a splash pad for summer. The gross motor skills gym features obstacle courses, games, balls, and more for endless fun and movement indoors.
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Brand-New, Sparkling Clean Spaces Inspire & Protect Your Child

Our brand-new, open-concept facilities are fully equipped to fill your child’s days with wonder. They learn and play in professionally cleaned spaces, while safety measures like access controls, secure fences, and CPR-certified staff give you peace of mind.

Top Rated By Local Families For Your Confidence

We are so proud to have been voted “The Best of the Peninsula” in the Peninsula News’ Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. This award is a testament to the love and care our local families feel daily. Coupled with our NAEYC membership, it’s a mark of quality you can trust.
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