A HeadsUp! Child Development Center offers parents the security of knowing that their children are receiving the finest care and development guidance available.
It combines an innovative approach to early learning with traditional values and the joy of discovery.
The preschool program is a modified Montessori curriculum incorporating art, music, and imaginative play into the traditional emphasis on practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, science, and cultural activities.
The HeadsUp! program recognizes the astonishing capabilities of very young children and offers games and activities that encourage the development of fundamental thinking skills.
These skills are the source of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
The HeadsUp! program encourages children to become conscious of and take pride in their emerging competence.
By becoming aware of the skills he or she has, a young child is better able to use them.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Headsup! Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Headsup! Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Headsup! Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Headsup! Child Development Center located?
Headsup! Child Development Center is located in the North San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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