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About Building Kidz of Palo Alto
Building Kidz of Palo Alto is a preschool and child care center at 415 Lambert Avenue, just off El Camino Real south of the California Avenue business district. It belongs to Building Kidz School, a network that focuses on academics and the performing arts. The school lists California child care license number 435700786.
Building Kidz has two schools in Palo Alto. A second one, Building Kidz Palo Alto South, is at 569 San Antonio Road. The two have separate phone numbers, licenses and hours, so contact the right one. To tour Lambert Avenue, use the form on the school's page, call 650-673-3700 or email the address it lists.
What this location offers
- Infant (6 weeks to 12 months): a classroom focused on the senses and milestones, with individual reports shared at pickup
- Toddler (1 to 2 years): social and emotional growth and self-help skills, with daily individual reports
- Preschool (3 to 4 years and pre-K): daily art, music, dramatic play, language arts, reading, blocks, science and math, often in small groups, with outdoor time
- Performing arts: five arts classes a week across music, theater and dance, plus two Broadway-style productions a year
- Learning Through Life Experiences: role-play areas on careers, health, nutrition and community
- English and Spanish blended curriculum
- Meals prepared from monthly meal plans
- Before and after school care for kindergarten through fourth grade, with academic support, creative activities and active play, a drop-in option and transportation to and from nearby elementary schools; ask which schools are on the route
- Summer programs
Building Kidz lists daily sanitizing, secured entrances, background-checked staff, low ratios and sign-in protocols. Parents get photos and messages through the Building Kidz Connect app. Ask about openings, waitlists, tuition and ratios for your child's room when you visit. For other options, see our guide to preschools and childcare.
Location and getting there
Building Kidz of Palo Alto, Lambert Avenue is at 415 Lambert Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the Barron Park area of Palo Alto. Our Barron Park guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.6 miles away. That is roughly a 16 minute walk.
Parking: street spaces or a small lot nearby; check posted limits.
Hours
| Monday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- INDO Restaurant & Lounge, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Tie Mu Zhen, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Yutori, cafe, under 0.1 mi
- Opus 1 Music Studio, school or studio, 0.1 mi
- Equinox, studio or gym, 0.1 mi
- Boulware Park, under 0.1 mi
- Bowden Park, 0.6 mi
- College Terrace Library, 0.7 mi
Other everyday services nearby: Say Ray (under 0.1 mi); FedEx Office Ship Center, El Camino Real (0.3 mi); First Tech Federal Credit Union, Palo Alto (0.3 mi); El Carmelo Kids’ Club (0.4 mi). Browse the full everyday services list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Building Kidz of Palo Alto school page; Building Kidz of Palo Alto programs; Building Kidz of Palo Alto before and after school care. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Building Kidz of Palo Alto, Lambert Avenue in Palo Alto?
Building Kidz of Palo Alto, Lambert Avenue is at 415 Lambert Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the Barron Park area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.6 miles away.
What ages does Building Kidz of Palo Alto serve?
The Lambert Avenue school serves children from 6 weeks to 6 years in infant, toddler and preschool programs. Its before and after school program takes children in kindergarten through fourth grade.
How do I tour Building Kidz on Lambert Avenue?
Fill out the tour form on the school's page or call 650-673-3700. Building Kidz also asks families to pre-register at the school nearest them.
Are there two Building Kidz schools in Palo Alto?
Yes. Besides 415 Lambert Avenue, Building Kidz lists a Palo Alto South school at 569 San Antonio Road, with its own phone number and hours.
What are Building Kidz of Palo Alto, Lambert Avenue's hours?
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: Closed.