Creative Minds Child Development Center (year-around programs)
Serving San Jose families near Hwy 85 & 17 since 2009. We are a locally owned, Reggio-inspired program offering industry-leading teacher-to-child ratios so your child gets the focused attention and care they need in small groups. Our programs and teacher-to-child ratios are:

• Infants & Toddlers (3 Mo – 2 Yr). Ratio 1:3.
• Young Preschool (2 Yr – 3 Yrs). Ratio 1:5.
• Preschool (3 Yr – 5 Yr). Ratio 1:8.

Our large, light-filled classrooms and multiple outdoor play areas provide a secure space for year-round exploration.

Hours & Schedule

• Full Day: Starts at 8:15 AM. Ends at 4:30 PM (Infants) or 5:00 PM (Young Preschool, & Preschool).

• Extended Care: Available 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM.

Our Team Our degreed, long-tenured teachers provide the stability children need. Our on-site Founder/Director holds a Master’s in Psychology (Play Therapy emphasis) and brings over 30 years of experience leading centers and Head Start programs.

Our Programs Child-focused exploration, creativity, and collaboration inspire our programs. A community of parents and teachers working together for our children. It takes a village!

• Infants and Toddlers (<3 mos – 2 Yrs): We follow the RIE methods of “Educating”, a respectful, relationship-based approach. We focus on slow, attentive caregiving where babies are active participants. We allow motor skills to develop on the child’s natural timeline and accommodate breastfeeding mothers. 

• Young Preschool (2 Yrs – 3 Yrs):We focus on language acquisition, self-help, and motor skills. Teachers emphasize nurturing and bonding to build self-esteem, while using art and play to link physical and cognitive development. We use both RIE and Reggio methods.

•Preschool (3-5 Yrs): Using a Reggio inspired project-based approach, we integrate language, science, math, music and art into daily learning. Teachers facilitate choices, teaching children responsibility and independence. Our graduates leave academically, socially, and emotionally prepared for kindergarten.

https://www.reggiochildren.it/en/reggio-emilia-approach/