San Mateo - Downtown Preschool

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A preschool student at Kids Konnect's San Mateo Downtown Preschool

Fun and safe childcare in Dowtown San Mateo

Our Downtown school has amazing indoor and outdoor spaces, perfectly suited for our play-based learning and STEAM inspired curriculum.

Walk through our doors and you'll be greeted with a fun, vibrant, stimulating environment of technicolor, outstanding equipment, a science and math area, writing station, dress-up clothes, and art supplies to name just a few.

It's the perfect place for your child or children to make friends, learn, develop, and be ready for their future in education.

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Teacher and child at San Mateo Downtown Preschool

Yummy food

We enjoy delicious, healthy food everyday at Kids Konnect San Mateo Downtown with fresh fruit-based snacks and nutritious vegetables with our meals. We operate as a nut-free center and all food is prepared on-site daily.

Excellent teachers

The teachers at Kids Konnect San Mateo Downtown are individually qualified in early childhood development and dedicated to the ongoing learning and development of each child. And of course they are fun, loving and creative!

Lots of activities

We provide different areas for creative play, exercise, eating together, and of course story time. There are lots of activities to keep us all very busy all day long, learning and exploring new things with one another. We also love to run around and play games in our fabulous outside area.

Outdoor play area

We love our outdoor area in the glorious Californian sunshine! Every child can enjoy a vast space for safe outdoor fun from playing in the sand and climbing, to gardening and even bike riding, there's so much for your child to do!

Grown ups welcome

We have an open door policy at Kids Konnect San Mateo Downtown, so parents and guardians can pop in at anytime. We keep families in the loop with monthly updates of the fun that we get up to in class and you can also follow all of the action on Instagram too!

Enrichment program

All little ones at Kids Konnect San Mateo Downtown love our enrichment program! We offer a diverse range of activities that are designed to be both fun and educational. Children learn important life skills such as team work, empathy, communication, and cultural awareness. Some activities are included as a part of our regular schedule at no extra cost. Others such as soccer and yoga are optional and we charge a small fee.

Language exposure

All children will be regularly exposed to different languages whilst at Kids Konnect. Circle time is in Spanish once a week or we count and learn easy phrases such as hello and goodbye in other languages. The little ones love joining in every week!

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How can you tell if Kids Konnect San Mateo Downtown preschool is a good fit for you and your child? Well you can come by for a visit! If children are happily engaged in their learning, the classrooms are clean, teachers are caring and educated, and your child looks comfortable - then you may just have found your answer!

We invite you to read more about our award winning curriculum, tuition arrangements and also visit us on Google+ and Facebook to get an insight into our day-to-day activity. Feel free to contact us to schedule a tour or you can stop by to learn more about our programs.

Sample Day

At Kids Konnect San Mateo - Downtown we have a busy schedule that's designed to make the most out of each day we have with the children. Here's an example of what your child could expect during a day with us.

Good morning!

7.30am: School opens! We have a free choice of art, blocks, books, puzzles, dramatic play, science or table toys on offer while everyone arrives.

8:50am: We clean up and wash our hands ready for a healthy morning snack at 9am.

9:15am: It's time for group activities such as music and movement, and story time.

11am: Outdoor play in the sunshine on the big play equipment or on the grass.

Lunch & naps

11:30am: Lunch time! We eat our fruit and veg packed lunches together and when we're finished we go outside to run around in the sunshine.

12:30pm: We're starting to feel tired by now, so it's story time followed by a nap or rest in a quiet space.

Afternoon fun

3pm: We wake up from our naps and brighten ourselves up with some music and movement.

3:30pm: We enjoy a scrumptious afternoon snack and then we head outside again for an hour if the weather is nice to stretch our legs.

From 4.30pm there is free choice on all indoor activities until home time at 5.30pm.

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Ms Avinna

School Director

BA in Consumer & Family Sciences

Hi there! I’m Ms. Avinna!

Being the eldest of 10 grandchildren is what inspired me to become an early childhood educator as I was always the go-to babysitter growing up. In 2017, I earned my BA at SFSU in Family & Consumer Sciences, with an emphasis on Family & Child. During my last semester of school, I started working at Kids Konnect Pacifica as a volunteer and eventually got hired to become one of the preschool teachers. I’ve been attached to KKP since then!

I am now proud to be the Director at the Downtown San Mateo location and have truly enjoyed growing with the company over the years. My goal has always been to create a welcoming environment to all children and their families. I strive to offer enriching and nurturing early learning
experiences to guide the children in becoming confident and independent individuals! Nothing is more rewarding than witnessing a child’s growth and knowing you took part in it. I look forward to being part of your child’s early educational journey!

In my spare time, I enjoy baking and cooking, as well as food venturing with my husband and our 1 year old son.

Ms Angela

Infant Teacher

BA in Child Development

My name is Angela Yang. I was born and raised in Burma. I came to the United States with my family when I was 15-years old. I graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development. I have over five years of experience working with young children and providing them with utmost care. I love learning about each individual child and interacting with them everyday. I am passionate about nurturing young children so that they develop at their own pace in a loving and caring environment.

In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and cooking together. I also love watching movie from different countries and listening to music.

Ms McKayla

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Hello! My name is McKayla Odessky, and I’m thrilled to be a part of the educational journey here at Kids Konnect.

I'm a graduate of San Francisco State with a degree in Communication studies. For the pat two years, I’ve been immersed in the world of childcare, specializing as a toddler teacher. I’m dedicated to creating an environment where young minds can flourish and discover. In my classroom, you’ll find a blend of structured activities and hands-on experiences designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage exploration. I’m dedicated to partnering with parents and caregivers to ensure the holistic development of each child, and I’m committed to ongoing professional growth to stay abreast of the latest research and best practices in early childhood education.

Outside the classroom, you can often find me exploring the vibrant cultural scenes of San Francisco, where I like to visit my favorite places such as Japantown, Golden Gate Park, and Ocean beach. You can also find me at any local coffee shop on the peninsula since I am a huge coffee girl and might even consider myself a connoisseur.

I’m excited to embark on this educational journey together and look forward to helping your child reach their full potential. Let’s make this a memorable and enriching year of learning and growth!

Ms Gisel

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Hello! My name is Gisel Morales, I’m very excited to be part of Kids Konnect team. I have been in early childhood education for six years. I’m dedicated to create a teaching space where our young students are able to explore and learn with their peers. With the help of parents we can work together to ensure the best possible future for the children.

Outside of the classroom I’m often exploring all the beautiful beaches that the bay offers. I also enjoy spending time local museums, libraries and parks around San Mateo. Some of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, Japan town, California Academy of Sciences to name a few.

I’m excited to see what this new school year brings. This year will be filled with lots of learning and new adventures. I look forward to meeting you.

Ms Rebeca

Preschool Teacher

Hi! I’m Rebeca Garcia.

A passionate early childhood educator with a lifelong love for children, I've been nurturing young minds since I was 18 years old. Inspired by my mother's work as a nanny, I began shadowing her at the age of seven, developing a deep understanding of
child development and care.

My passion for this field has led me to pursue a degree in early childhood education, where I'm sculpting my skills and knowledge to provide the best possible care for children.

Throughout my academic journey, I've gained valuable hands-on experience working in a music school as a student coordinator/student
counselor and nannying for different families. Being a student coordinator/counselor of students of all ages in the music school, and my 5 years of experience nannying has allowed me to develop strong relationships with children and their families.

In my free time, I enjoy exploring new places, spending time in nature, and skiing in the Tahoe and Sierra Nevada mountains. My enthusiasm for learning and growth is infectious, and I'm excited to share my passion with young children and help them reach their full potential.

Mr Xander

Preschool Teacher

Hi, my name is Xander Beach and I am a teacher in the preschool room here at Kids Konnect San Mateo Downtown Preschool.

I have only recently begun my journey as a preschool teacher, so I am still early in the process of earning my BA in child development but I am so excited to learn and grow alongside your children.

Teaching here at Kids Konnect brings me immense joy and fulfillment and I am honored to be a part of the beginning of your children’s educational career. I am so excited to meet you!

Ms Grace

Preschool Teacher

My name is Grace Ortiz! I’m so excited and grateful to be part of Kids Konnect!

I graduated with an Associate Degree in Social and Behavioral Science and am currently working on my Bachelor's in Child Development at San Francisco State University.

I love to support and spend time with children, and overall learn about each individual child. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and my 2 cats Kira and Mami, and I also like to go shopping whenever I get the chance.

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