Play 'n' Learn (2026 Profile)

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Play 'n' Learn

3800 Narvaez Avenue
San Jose, CA 95136

Tel: (408) 269-9004

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Play 'N' Learn has built a tradition over the last 25 years of providing a warm, caring and safe atmosphere for children to learn through creative activities and free exploration.

Every child is given time to socialize, create, discover, and build self-confidence as they master new skills.

Our curriculum is developmentally balanced to ensure your child blossoms in an atmosphere where they are challenged intellectually, socially and physically.

Play 'N' Learn's educational process begins here. The first three years of life are arguably the most important for language and cognitive development.

To support and encourage this growth, it is important that your child feel safe and cared for at school.

Our teachers set attainable goals and expect the unexpected, even the occasional tantrum.

Through it all, they are patient and loving with every child.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 171 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

171 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: Your Child Deserves the Best

Play 'N' Learn has built a tradition over the last 25 years of providing a warm, caring and safe atmosphere for children to learn through creative activities and free exploration. Every child is given time to socialize, create, discover, and build self-confidence as they master new skills. Our curriculum is developmentally balanced to ensure your child blossoms in an atmosphere where they are challenged intellectually, socially and physically. Play 'N' Learn's educational process begins here. The first three years of life are arguably the most important for language and cognitive development. To support and encourage this growth, it is important that your child feel safe and cared for at school. Our teachers set attainable goals and expect the unexpected, even the occasional tantrum. Through it all, they are patient and loving with every child.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Play 'n' Learn?

The application deadline for Play 'n' Learn is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Play 'n' Learn located?

Play 'n' Learn is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 13 other private schools located in South San Jose.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 171 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in San Jose, CA is $23,928 for elementary schools and $29,701 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Jose, CA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).