6 Fun Things to Do With San Mateo Preschoolers

Parents with children in any San Mateo preschool may already know of many fun family options, but here are some hidden - and not so hidden - gems right in our own city.

1. The playground at Coyote Point Park on Coyote Point Drive is excellent for children of all ages, with equipment for everyone from toddlers to middle schoolers, including sandboxes,swings, slides, and more. You do have to pay for parking, but you can bring a picnic and make a day out of it, since it is in such a lovely location.

2. The *Curiodyssey" Museum (formerly called Coyote Point Museum) at the park is small enough that your preschooler will not feel overwhelmed or get lost but provides interesting exhibits and live presentations about animals and animal habitats. They focus on animals native to the Bay Area and provide many hands-on learning activities for young children.

3. Safari Run is a unique children's fitness center, which helps children learn at an early age how to stay fit, but making it as fun as possible. While they cater to a wide range of children, they include Little Cub camps for kids 3-4 years old during the summer, and a preschool playground during the school year. Preschoolers can jump, run, play, climb, and more, all in a safe, supervised location.

4. Another playground, the Sunnybrae Playground, has a separate area for preschoolers so that they don't get trampled or intimidated by older children. Along with the more traditional offerings like slides, swings, and play structures, there is also a playhouse with chalkboard roofs for children to draw on as well as multiple toy cars that can be "driven" around the park. The one downside to this park are the lack of bathrooms, but it is near several businesses with restrooms.

5. Indoor gyms for toddlers can be a stimulating play environment for children from birth to age five. Preschoolers love the songs and feel safe with the caring teachers. Parents enjoy the cleanliness and the structure provided by the professionals. There are a number around the Peninsula and it's worth looking into.

6. Any list of fun things to do with preschoolers in San Mateo is bound to be park-heavy because there are so many parks around that cater to younger children. Ryder Court Park, on J. Hart Clinton Drive, is another excellent choice for preschool-aged children. They have a separate area of the park to play in, with safe spongy turf instead of messy sand or tan bark. In the summertime, there are some water features that preschoolers love to run through.

If you are able to do all of these fun things with your preschooler, you have enough activities to fill many weekend days with your little ones!

There are many fun activities to do with preschoolers. Sending your child to a San Mateo Preschool is also another great way to expand their horizons on a daily basis as they continue to learn and grow.

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