Welcome to Pine Cone Children's Center at the Stanford Redwood City campus! We opened our doors September 2019! For more information about the center and to submit your waitlist application, please visit the On-Site Early Childhood Education Programs page.
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Mickey Alvarado - Center Director
Take a look inside Pine Cone Children's Center from the comfort of your own home! You’ll see our warm, welcoming environments, enriching classrooms, and inspiring spaces that spark independence, curiosity, and learning.
Your child’s safety and wellness is our top priority. We continue to monitor state and local public health guidelines, look to our medical expert, and use our considerable experience to guide our health and safety practices. Our centers take important steps to ensure the very best for every child, and the Health and Wellness portion of our World at Their Fingertips® curriculum incorporates lessons about these essential topics into every classroom, every day.
Our families come from nearby communities, creating a close-knit environment and strong parent partnerships. Whether we’re close to home or near the office, our center is ideal for busy working families and easy to get to – for pick-up and drop-off or to stop in for a visit.
I love Bright Horizons because: It never ceases to amaze me how children and teachers find learning opportunities and teachable moments all around us as we navigate life.
In education since: 2004
I love Bright Horizons because: My passion is watching educators and children grow together, and creating a strong center community with families.
In education since: 1997
I love Bright Horizons because: We support the growth of the whole child and empower children to be confident explorers through hands-on learning.
In education since: 2008
I love teaching because: I am a bay area native and I enjoy helping children learn and develop.
Teaching since: 2002
I love teaching because: It gives me a chance to watch children explore the world and observe as they grow
Teaching since: 2016
I love Bright Horizons because: I enjoy watching children explore the world and find it so rewarding. I love seeing them grow.
In education since: 2011
I love teaching because: It brings me so much joy to help a child accomplish something no matter what it is.
Teaching since: 2019
I love teaching because: I like learning and growing with children.
Teaching since: 2018
I love teaching because: I love teaching because I had great teachers who inspired me. I teach because I get to experience the thrill of the "ah-ha" moments all of the time.
Teaching since: 2015
I love Bright Horizons because: It allows me to make an impact on children's lives and give back to the community.
In education since: 2016
I love teaching because: I enjoy observing the children in my care flourish and explore every day. Being a teacher is the greatest reward.
Teaching since: 2020
I love teaching because: I love teaching because I love learning through reading and playing with children. When they have fun so do I!
Teaching since: 2021
I love teaching because: I love teaching because it gives me a chance to help children learn about the world around them! It is truly my honor to be working at Pine Cone.
Teaching since: 2020
I love teaching because: I love teaching because, I love being a part of children's futures, and spreading a positive impact during their most important years.
Teaching since: 2020
I love teaching because: I have been working at Pine Cone since 2022. I love watching the children grow, learn and develop.
Teaching since: 2022
I love teaching because: I enjoy being a part of a child's development and growth!
Teaching since: 2022
I love teaching because: I love being a part of a child's learning. Watching infants learn to walk and observing preschoolers move up to Kindergarten.
Teaching since: 2018
I love teaching because: I love teaching because I feel it is one of my special gifts. I enjoy providing care that truly makes a difference in the lives of children.
Teaching since: 2000
I love teaching because: I started working at Pine Cone in 2022 and I absolutely love getting to watch all of the children grow and develop.
Teaching since: 2021
I love teaching because: I am constantly working on my own professional growth and learning how to be a better educator.
Teaching since: 2018
I love teaching because: I love teaching because I love kids and being part of helping them grow and learn is a great privilege and it brings me so much joy
Teaching since: 2022
I love teaching because: I learn new things everyday working with children.
Teaching since: 2022
I love teaching because: I enjoy being a part of each child's developmental journey. Watching them grow and learn is a wonderful experience every day.
Teaching since: 2022
I love teaching because: I love teaching because: Every day, I am grateful for the endless opportunities to inspire wonder and discovery.
Teaching since: 2022
I love teaching because: I love teaching because it allows me to meet children of diverse cultures and development.
Teaching since: 2020
I love teaching because: Teaching in various age groups helps me learn more about child development.
Teaching since: 2023
I love teaching because: Working with children brings me immense joy and makes my heart so happy.
Teaching since: 2015
I love teaching because: Child development is the most important education a teacher can have.
Teaching since: 2022
I love teaching because: I love teaching because it gives me an opportunity to watch children develop and learn about the world around them.
Teaching since: 2022
I love teaching because: I am new to teaching and look forward to learning all I can about child development.
Teaching since: 2023
I love teaching because: I love teaching and caring for infants because it allows me to be a part of the earliest time of their development!
Teaching since: 2022
I love teaching because: I enjoy teaching in the infant classrooms.
Teaching since: 2021
Ready to get started? Schedule a meeting with Bright Horizons to get a tour of our center. See our classrooms, ask questions about tuition, openings and our enrollment process. Find out how we’ll help your family thrive!