About Crafty Kidos · San Jose
Crafty Kidos is a bilingual preschool and childcare center in San Jose, California, founded in 2018 by Maestra Alma Mendoza. It offers early childhood education through play, art, music, cooking, yoga, and hands-on activities designed to foster confidence, independence, and kindergarten readiness. The program serves children of various ages and emphasizes a nurturing, family-like environment where children learn in a safe, creative space. Parents stay connected via daily updates and photos.
Crafty Kidos Daycare provides quality care and education for children of all ages in San Jose, California. Since opening in 2018, it has served over 100 children and families, offering a bilingual (English & Spanish) curriculum and developmentally appropriate activities including art, music, cooking, yoga, and play-based learning. The center is led by Maestra Alma Mendoza, a former educator and children’s book author, and staffed by certified, bilingual teachers who prioritize child development and safety. Parents receive daily updates and photos, and the center emphasizes building confidence, friendships, and independence through creativity and exploration. The facility is located at 1400 Whitton Avenue, and services include preschool, childcare, and school-age care.
- In business
- since 2018
- Owner
- Maestra Alma Mendoza
- Serves
- San Jose, California
About Us
At Crafty Kidos Daycare, every day is filled with fun, creativity, and learning! We provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where children can explore, play, and grow. Parents stay connected throughout the day with pictures, videos, and updates about their child’s activities and special moments. Our program encourages children to learn through art, creativity, play, and exploration while building confidence and friendships. We focus on each child’s unique personality and create a loving space where they feel happy, supported, and excited to learn.
Programs
We offer childcare, a preschool program, and school-age care for children at different stages of development. Our curriculum is developmentally appropriate and includes fun enrichment activities like cooking, art, music, and yoga. Children learn through play and creativity, and we emphasize kindergarten readiness through hands-on, exploratory learning.
Staff
Our team includes Maestra Alma Mendoza, the Owner & Director, who has a degree in Psychology and over 10 years of experience in education. Assistant teachers Maestra Maria and Maestra Nalanee are bilingual, CPR-certified, and bring warmth, patience, and expertise to the classroom. Maestra Maria prepares homemade meals, and Maestra Nalanee is currently a nursing student.