Georgina Blach Intermediate School is one of two junior high schools in the Los Altos School District. After its…More renovation several years ago, the school became recognized as one of the greenest and most energy-efficient in the district and its sustainable design by architect Lisa Gelfand was recognized in the Great Places Awards by the Environmental Design Research Associates. PG&E used Blach for a energy demonstration project.</p> <p>The school's mural program, run by English teacher Valerie Lipinski (who has a degree in art) adorns the school with students' interpretations of famous works of art, by artists from Raphael to Pablo Picasso.</p>

Waldorf School of The Peninsula is a private school serving pre-k through high school students. Itscampus consists of…More more than two and a half acres, and has a biodynamic garden, spacious classrooms, handwork room, administrative offices, a gift store, aftercare room and multiple play areas. Like other Waldorf schools, thecurriculum is based on the work of Rudolph Steiner, and includes traditional subjects as well as eurythmy (an art of movement that engages the whole human being), gardening, handwork, music and Spanish. Information about tours and applications can be found on the school's website at www.waldorfpeninsula.org.</p> <p> </p>

John B. McBirney and staff practice family and cosmetic dental care, using state-of-the-art techniques…More and equipment through a non-aggressive and conservative treatment philosophy.</p> <p>Cosmetic dentistry solutions include teeth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, veneers and crowns. He employs laser cavity detection, allowing early sealing before needing to drill and fill.</p>

Yikes Tikes offers daycare services for children ages 2 through 4 years, 9 months.  The center uses a…More play-based, interactive method of teaching to promote both social and educational skills. The curriculum includes many hands-on activities and includes music and movement, fine motor activities, art and computer lab. It has a 1:4 teacher/child ratio, ensuring individual attention for each child.</p> <p>Their mission is  "to encourage self expression, enhance self confidence, and teach children to think for themselves and make their own choices."</p>

The hub of Los Altos recreation is found on this six-acre site, where a whirl of classes takes place, including art,…More dance, music and cooking.</p> <p>The administrative offices of the Los Altos Recreation Department are housed here, along with the Los Altos Senior Center, Gilbert Smith House, Bus Barn Theater and the Los Altos History Museum. The site also hosts a social hall, meeting space and conference room. The private, non-profit preschool, Children's Corner, can also be found here, as can the League of Women Voters.</p> <p>The outdoor athletic facilities include a Little League baseball diamond, bocce ball court and a soccer field. Small children will enjoy the train-themed "Whistlestop" playground. These facilities and athletic fields are available for rent for weddings, sporting events or celebrations.</p> <p>As part of the larger civic center, the Hillview center is adjacent to Los Altos City Hall,  the main library, Los Altos Youth Center and the Police Department. One can easily navigate between buildings via walkways and connected parking lots. There is ample free parking in the lot on Hillview Avene, as well as on the street.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>