Bilingual Preschool in Sunnyvale
High-Quality Chinese & English Early Education for Ages 2–5
Footprints Early Education Center provides high-quality bilingual education in Chinese and English to families in Sunnyvale, using a play-based, immersion approach with parallel teaching. Our licensed child care and preschool program serves children ages 2 to 5 in a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.
Our Approach
A Warm, Nurturing Environment with Individualized Support
We maintain a low child-to-teacher ratio, allowing our teachers to build strong relationships with each child and provide individualized support for learning and growth.
Conveniently Located
Serving Families Across Sunnyvale and Nearby Communities
Our center is in a quiet Sunnyvale neighborhood, just a three-minute drive from Apple’s Main Campus at 1515 Partridge Ave, making us a convenient choice for families living or working in Sunnyvale, Cupertino, West San Jose, and Santa Clara.
What Families Are Saying
Trusted by Parents in Our Community
“I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for the exceptional care and education that my son has received during his time at Footprint. My son has been a part of the Footprint family for the past two years, and it has been an absolute pleasure watching him grow and flourish under the guidance of your dedicated staff. I am especially impressed with the patience and kindness displayed by all the teachers. The safe and inclusive environment you have cultivated has allowed him to feel supported and encouraged every step of the way.
As my child’s time at Footprint comes to an end, our family is filled with a bittersweet mix of emotions. While we are excited for the next chapter in his educational journey, we will miss the wonderful community at Footprint.”
— The Tao Family
Our Teaching Philosophy
Built on Five Key Principles
Our program is guided by five core principles that support each child’s academic, social, and emotional development:
Play N Learn
We believe play is the most natural and effective way young children learn. Through hands-on activities, exploration, and creative discovery, children build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and develop a joyful love of learning.
Multiple Intelligences
Our curriculum is inspired by Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, recognizing that every child learns in different ways. We create diverse learning experiences that nurture linguistic, logical, physical, creative, social, and natural strengths.
Chinese/English Parallel Teaching
Children learn both Chinese and English through our parallel teaching approach, which supports natural language development and confident code-switching. Daily lessons and activities are thoughtfully presented in both languages to build strong bilingual foundations.
Character Education
We believe strong character is just as important as academic growth. Through stories, guided activities, and everyday interactions, children learn values such as kindness, responsibility, humility, and self-control.
Parents as Partners
We view parents as important partners in each child’s learning journey. Through open communication and collaboration, we work together with families to support every child’s growth, development, and success.
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Discover how our bilingual, play-based program helps children grow with confidence, curiosity, and strong foundations in both Chinese and English.