Creative Minds Child Development Center, San Jose, CA

05/19/2026

04/23/2026

What fun!

Preschool Project last week:
Observation of Lady Bugs under a microscope and interpretation.

02/09/2026

We love Las Madres!
❤️

Special thanks to Creative Minds Child Development Center!
https://www.creativemindscdc.org/

Creative Minds sponsored the Las Madres Preschool Education Fair last year and is now enrolling children ages 3 months to 5 years. They have the best teacher-to-children ratios and have just expanded their infant and toddler program. They foster a vibrant and innovative learning community where child-focused exploration, creativity and collaboration inspire the curriculum. They are running a special for our Las Madres families. Visit them to learn more!

02/02/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆: 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱
𝑅𝒾𝒸𝒽𝒶 𝒦𝒶𝓅𝓊𝓇, 𝒞𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒾𝓋𝑒 𝑀𝒾𝓃𝒹𝓈 𝒞𝒟𝒞, 𝒮𝒶𝓃 𝒥𝑜𝓈𝑒, 𝒞𝒜

Real play is child initiated, child directed and child powered – like the social “let’s pretend” play, make a castle, make a bridge, and the rough and tumble of outdoor games and adventure in nature. Play changes and evolves over time. It is active, fresh everyday, never runs out of batteries, never breaks, and needs no warning labels about graphic visuals or audio, has no suggested age limits. That’s the play our children need and we need to nurture.

All high tech and media linked toys are highly structured, provide their own scripts, and are one sided; thereby taking the control of play away from our children. It almost seems like our children have forgotten how to play or they find playing on their own, minus the screens and battery powered gadgets too boring.

Take out the jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, soap bubbles, butterfly nets, and let the children discover the joys of play which is unrehearsed, and does not depend on batteries to engage!

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𝘊𝘰𝘱𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢 𝘒𝘢𝘱𝘶𝘳, 2005, 2026
𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳/𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳, 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘦, 𝘊𝘈

01/28/2026

Thanks to SJPD for visiting our preschool today; the children had a great learning experience. They talked to the officers, learnt about safety, reinforced 911, checked out the Police Cars with lights and siren. All in all, great community effort by SJPD. Thank you.

09/28/2025

“Don’t run, you’ll fall!!!”

Children hear this all the time. We hold their hands to steady them, we hover too closely, we warn, and sometimes we even stop them altogether. These days we even see children on leashes, tethered to an adult so they cannot move too far or too fast.

While well intentioned, all of these precautions can take away the very experiences that help their bodies and brains develop. Falling is necessary and it is part of how children learn.

When a child falls, multiple systems in the body activate at once. The vestibular system, which governs balance, is challenged and strengthened. The proprioceptive system, which tells the brain where the body is in space, refines its signals. Muscles engage to stabilize and recover. This feedback sharpens coordination and strengthens both fine and gross motor skills. Over time, children build resilience in their movement and learn how to manage risk with more confidence.

The benefits of falling are not only physical, as every tumble carries an emotional lesson too. Children feel surprise, frustration, or fear, and then they look to caregivers for cues. When adults respond calmly (and we cannot emphasize CALMLY enough), children practice regulating their emotions and learn that they are safe to try again. These moments strengthen attachment, confidence, and persistence.

Sensory processing challenges, coordination delays, weak motor skills, and struggles with emotional regulation are all on the rise in childhood today. Preventing falls is of course not the only cause, but it is certainly an important piece of the large puzzle. When we overprotect children from falling, we remove opportunities for their bodies and brains to integrate essential experiences (necessary for short and long term development).

Letting children run, climb, trip, and get back up is not neglectful. It shows trust. Trust in their capacity to learn through the natural consequences of movement. Trust in the body’s design to build strength through trial and error. And trust in the resilience that develops when children discover for themselves that they can fall, recover, and keep going.

04/07/2025

ℂ𝕒𝕞𝕡 𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕝𝕠𝕣𝕖𝕣𝕤: 𝔹𝕚𝕘 𝔸𝕕𝕧𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖𝕤, 𝕋𝕚𝕟𝕪 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕣𝕤!

Creative Minds CDC
4977 Dent Ave, San Jose, 95118
408-445-0101
[email protected]

🌎🌍 CAMP WORLD EXPLORERS 🌎🌍
Big Adventures, Tiny Travelers!

A unique 10 week summer program (6/2/25 – 8/8/25)
https://www.creativemindscdc.org/programs/summer/

Give your child a passport to adventure without leaving town!

Each week, your child will take an exciting journey to a new country, diving into cool cultures with hands-on activities like building pyramids, samba dancing, and making art from Japan to Brazil. From science experiments to jungle explorations, creative crafts, and outdoor adventures, every day is a new adventure. Plus, they’ll hear wild stories from around the world and create unforgettable memories – while sparking their imagination!

Through art, science, math, food, and outdoor play, campers will expand their horizons and spark their curiosity, all while having a blast!

Let your little explorer discover, create, and play across the globe – one exciting week at a time! We plan to virtually visit Japan, Mexico, Italy, Brazil, India, Australia, Egypt, China, Greece, and even the Arctic. Each week is packed with fun, hands-on activities that combine STEM, early math, arts, environmental awareness, and storytelling. From the creative wonders of Japan to the icy thrills of the Arctic, every week offers something new and exciting! This curriculum ensures that the activities are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers and kindergartners while offering fun, educational, and creative experiences.

Camp Tuition
Weekly rate $500 (8:15 AM to 5 PM);
Weekly extended Care AM & PM $100 (7:30 AM-8:15AM ; 5PM-6 PM)
Our Creative Minds Friends and Family get 20% off, and referrals get 10% off.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot soon! We can’t wait to make this summer unforgettable for your child.

For more information, please visit www.creativemindscdc.org/summer, or email us at [email protected]

04/07/2025

ℂ𝕒𝕞𝕡 𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕝𝕠𝕣𝕖𝕣𝕤: 𝔹𝕚𝕘 𝔸𝕕𝕧𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖𝕤, 𝕋𝕚𝕟𝕪 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕣𝕤!

Creative Minds CDC
4977 Dent Ave, San Jose, 95118
408-445-0101
[email protected]

🌎🌍 CAMP WORLD EXPLORERS 🌎🌍
Big Adventures, Tiny Travelers!

A unique 10 week summer program (6/2/25 – 8/8/25)
https://www.creativemindscdc.org/programs/summer/

Give your child a passport to adventure without leaving town!

Each week, your child will take an exciting journey to a new country, diving into cool cultures with hands-on activities like building pyramids, samba dancing, and making art from Japan to Brazil. From science experiments to jungle explorations, creative crafts, and outdoor adventures, every day is a new adventure. Plus, they’ll hear wild stories from around the world and create unforgettable memories – while sparking their imagination!

Through art, science, math, food, and outdoor play, campers will expand their horizons and spark their curiosity, all while having a blast!

Let your little explorer discover, create, and play across the globe – one exciting week at a time! We plan to virtually visit Japan, Mexico, Italy, Brazil, India, Australia, Egypt, China, Greece, and even the Arctic. Each week is packed with fun, hands-on activities that combine STEM, early math, arts, environmental awareness, and storytelling. From the creative wonders of Japan to the icy thrills of the Arctic, every week offers something new and exciting! This curriculum ensures that the activities are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers and kindergartners while offering fun, educational, and creative experiences.

Camp Tuition
Weekly rate $500 (8:15 AM to 5 PM);
Weekly extended Care AM & PM $100 (7:30 AM-8:15AM ; 5PM-6 PM)
Our Creative Minds Friends and Family get 20% off, and referrals get 10% off.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot soon! We can’t wait to make this summer unforgettable for your child.

For more information, please visit www.creativemindscdc.org/summer, or email us at [email protected]

03/21/2025

https://www.creativemindscdc.org/programs/summer/