My family had a great experience at BHM. We had two children enrolled, one in the toddler class and…read moreone in Pre-K. The Montessori approach at this school is nicely implemented, with a good balance of structure and play integrated throughout the day. There is a strong academic foundation while still allowing children the freedom to explore their creativity, build independence, and develop a genuine love of learning. The directors, teachers and staff are attentive and highly invested in each child's growth and development. In addition to academics, BHM offers an impressive variety of extracurricular opportunities, including sports, dance, art (and many more), which enrich the overall experience. Their curriculum also does a wonderful job fostering multicultural awareness which we really appreciated. In addition, the facilities and play spaces were consistently clean, well maintained and organized, which gave us great peace of mind every day. We saw tremendous growth in both of our children in the time they spent at BHM. They felt happy, supported and excited to learn every day. We would highly recommend BHM to any family looking for a well-rounded Montessori program.

My daughter attended Blackhawk Montessori from February 2025 - August 2025. We had to choose a…read moreschool quickly due to a short-notice move, and I appreciated that this school was quieter than others we toured (my daughter was sensitive to loud noise) and that it was close to our rental. During the first month, the directors consistently told us at drop-off that she was doing well. However, about a month in, we received a note in her backpack from a classroom teacher indicating that she had been struggling with distraction and listening since the beginning. I wish we had been given more honest and timely feedback from the start from the directors, as that mismatch felt misleading. At a formal parent-teacher conference two months in, we were encouraged to have her assessed for support through SRVUSD, as they felt she wouldn't be successful in an academic environment without extra help. We took this seriously and ultimately enrolled her in TK in our school district starting August 2025, where she underwent a full 60-day assessment. The results showed no learning concerns, and her TK teachers report that she's doing very well and is easily redirected when distracted. We had similar positive feedback from the after-school childcare team. After this experience, I spoke with three other moms that were in my daughter's Blackhawk Montessori classroom and learned their children had also received feedback around concerns with focus, excessive talking, or other similar behaviors. I think the school has expectations that may not align with typical child development, which can lead to excessive negative attention. That said, there were aspects I appreciated: - I liked Ms. Tania, one of the two main teachers in my daughter's pre-K classroom. She seemed balanced and firm, while also kind. My daughter liked her. - The school offered several paid enrichment programs (gymnastics, singing, soccer, dance, etc.), which my daughter consistently looked forward to. - As a full-time working single mom, I appreciated the longer care hours offered. There were also significant concerns: - The concerns with transparency and unrealistic expectations/negative attention noted earlier in the review. - My daughter reported that the other main pre-K teacher was "mean," especially toward the end of her time there when that teacher ran the smaller second summer session. Even nearly five months after leaving Blackhawk Montessori, my daughter still mentions that teacher and says she never wants to return, which is upsetting. - In retrospect, the six-hour school day (before childcare) was too long for her. She's done much better with the 3.5-hour school days that SRVUSD offers for TK/K kids. Overall, I've learned that my child does best in a warmer, more teacher-led environment. While Blackhawk Montessori had some positives, it was not a good fit for her, and she has done significantly better in both the schools she attended before and after her time here.

My daughter started school in the summer of 2024 and she could not be happier. All of the teachers…read morehere are caring, nurturing, and very happy to be working with kids. Her TK teacher, Ms. Swarnali, has really created an environment geared towards fostering a joy of learning. The kids do science experiments, arts, writing, reading and so much more. My daughter is leaps above other kids her age due to her TK with Ms. Swarnali!

I started my daughter in Preschool at Harper at 3.5. She had not been to school before, and I was…read moresuper nervous about this transition for her. She started with Ms Mamta, who was amazing with the transition. She was so patient and accommodating to all of her big feelings. She very quickly started loving school. She is currently in Ms Swarnali's class, and she has truly blossomed, she is truly exceptional! From the very beginning, Ms. Swarnali has created a warm, nurturing environment where she has felt safe, encouraged, and excited to learn. Ms. Swarnali consistently uses positive reinforcement to guide and motivate her students. Her approach has helped my daughter grow not only academically, but also emotionally. I've seen tremendous improvements in her confidence and the way she interacts with others -- changes that I credit directly to Ms. Swarnali's support and teaching style. It is clear that Ms. Swarnali is deeply committed to the well-being and development of her students. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had her as part of my daughters early learning journey.

We absolutely LOVED TLC! My 2 kids, a boy and a girl, went there for a total of 5 years and I can't…read moresay enough about how much we loved our experience. Lynn, Kristi, Vicki, Elena, and every teacher we interacted with was always kind and supportive, with our kids' best interest at heart. We're still in touch, 5 years later! Both of our children attended, and my niece, and from day one it felt like a second home for them. The teachers are incredibly caring, attentive, and patient--they really take the time to get to know each child and celebrate their unique personalities. Our kids were always excited to go to school, and it was wonderful to watch them grow in confidence, kindness, and curiosity. The learning activities are creative and engaging, mixing play with meaningful lessons that helped prepare them for kindergarten while still letting them be kids. As parents, we were especially grateful for the open communication and the genuine love the staff shows for their students. It's clear that the whole team puts their heart into creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive. The facility is beautiful, btw! We can't recommend TLC highly enough. Our kids felt happy and supported every day, and we feel so lucky to have found such a special place for their early years.

I have worked in early intervention for over 5 years and have been to many preschools in the area…read more This school is a true gem and by far my favorite I have been to. All of the teachers are very kind, caring, and experienced. They love what they do which is hard to come by. The school has a beautiful and welcoming layout. Each classroom is clean and organized. The playground is amazing. The school schedule and curriculum is very enriching and well planned. The school was also very accommodating to a student that I worked with. She made tremendous progress during her time at TLC. The owners Kristi and Lynn are amazing women as well as all of their staff. Some of the teachers that helped my client progress so much were: Chelsea, Cindy, Rinku, Daisy, and Vicki. They were all phenomenal. Many of the other staff were also so kind and sweet like Karen, Victoria, Paige, and Elena. They always said hello and greeted my student and I with a smile. TLC is a welcoming and warm environment that fosters learning and independence in all children.

I want to start by highly recommending The Goddard School, San Ramon and sharing our experience…read more I'd give more stars if that were an option! Moving from another city with a young child was a big step for us. It felt overwhelming, but we were comforted by Anju, the owner of The Goddard School. She was incredibly kind and patient, understanding our family's needs. The transition was made so seamless and welcoming for us. Right from the beginning, even before our child started school, Anju made sure we had all necessary documents, giving us ample time and accommodating our busy schedule. About the school and its activities: The team is fantastic, and the teachers are well-educated. There are tons of activities, all following a curriculum-oriented approach. We receive daily updates on books read (in case we want to share them at home), songs sung, circle time, outdoor play, and fun indoor activities when the weather doesn't allow outside time. Activities range widely--baking bread, painting, dancing, creative play, and so much more. With these daily updates, we feel connected and well-informed about our child's day. This school is a very happy place filled with positive reinforcements and encouragement, and our daughter had a wonderful time here. We will miss the school and only wish we didn't live so far away. Hence, I highly recommend this school for any parent looking for a supportive environment that promotes overall development for their child. Thank you so much, Anju and the entire team! And a special thanks for Andrea and Vaidehi (Class teachers of Parrots)!!

Both of my kids went to Goddard. They were ready for kindergarten and transitioned well. The…read moreteachers are warm and attentive. The staff especially Ms. Ingrid are incredibly approachable and responsive to feedback. Highly recommend!!

We have both of our kids enrolled at Bright Minds Preschool, and we really love it. The teachers…read moreare incredibly patient and caring, which is great because our two kids are on the sensitive and shy side. They come home happy every day, and we feel very reassured leaving them there. The facilities are excellent--there's plenty of space, lots of toys, and so many activities for the kids to do. They've really learned a lot, from writing to drawing to crafts, and every day is something new. Another thing we really appreciate is the school's daily activity tracking app. It's extremely useful and helps us feel connected to our children's day. We can see photos, updates, what they ate, their naps, and all the little things they did. As parents, it's amazing to be able to check in and see their smiles throughout the day. We couldn't be happier with Bright Minds!

This is a very overdue review of this wonderful preschool this is for Bright Minds Preschool…read moreDanville/Livermore. Our daughter spent nearly 3 years here and loved every minute of it. - The teachers are warm, loving and kind. The teachers are well qualified, have experience and low turnover rate! - The school is one of the most diverse we've seen in the 10+ schools we've toured. - Low student to teacher ratio (48 kids to 7-8 teachers) - Facilities are clean and they have access to the indoor ballet studio (for their extremely hot or rainy days) for indoor play. They also have an indoor structure and outdoor space during recess. - They are more academic than some preschools (in a good way), they work with each child at their level and keep detail logs of where each child is at. Our child did really well with this method and she's at least 1-2 years ahead in reading and math. - They do STEAM and bring in outside community sources and parents to demonstrate different occupations (ie police, firefighters, doctors etc). They get plenty of arts and crafts throughout the day and lots of play time as well. - They foster kids to be independent and allow them to do things on their own. - You provide lunch, the school provides 2 healthy snacks - am and pm. Our experience is not unique, many families that we are still in touch with have all felt the same way about this school. Many of us came from other preschools and appreciate all the love and care they provide to all of our kids.

Ms. Mona is one of the most dedicated teachers I've ever met. She has years of experience and…read morewisdom. She is truly invested in each child's growth, development and success. I have sent all three of my children to her over the years and we strongly recommend her school to anyone who is looking for a high quality academic program balanced with a nurturing and loving social emotional environment. Her preschoolers are well prepared for elementary school and are often doing kg/1st level work before they've even graduated preschool. She helped developed excellent foundations for all of my children before elementary school with an emphasis on manners and respect. Her program is reasonably priced as well.

We feel so lucky to have found Tassajara Montessori for our son and even more grateful that he's…read morehad Ms. Mona as his teacher. She's one of those rare teachers who truly puts her heart into everything she does. You can feel her passion and patience in the way she connects with each child. Our son has truly flourished in her class. He has grown not just academically, but also in confidence, independence, and how he interacts with others. Ms. Mona has this amazing way of nurturing each child's strengths while gently helping them grow in areas they need. She consistently reinforces good manners, kindness, and social awareness in such a natural, meaningful way. The values and life skills she's taught our son have laid a strong foundation that will stay with him for years to come. She's had such a lasting impact on our son. We can't wait to send our younger one to her and see him thrive the same way. We HIGHLY recommend her school to any parent looking for a thoughtful, empowering start to their child's educational journey.

My daughter graduated from Engrace this past May and her brother is in the other campus (Pleasanton…read moreBilingual Montessori). We had such a great experience with Engrace!! My daughter can read chapter books thanks to Ms Christine!!! I had no idea but during our parent teacher meeting she told me my kid could read and she suggested that I get her some chapter books so of course I did! My daughter was 4! But this goes to show how wonderful they are because I didn't even know my daughter could read chapter books . She can also do 3-digit additions, 2 digit subtractions! I thought Montessori was all play but my daughter learned so much. She cleans better than I do! She gained great social skills. Ms Lena and Ms Seema are so pro and always respond to my messages quickly. Great communications! The teachers are all so kind and loving and deserve all the awards in the world. They really care about your child!! Most importantly - the friends my daughter had!!! All the parents were A+ they are so kind and fun to hang out with. We went camping together, house parties, dinner parties etc! Thank you for this life long memory :) and for setting my kids on a super strong foundation! And this is why I'm having my son go here without looking around!! Oh and if you are wondering pros and cons of Engrace vs Pleasanton bilingual - Engrace is smaller campus smaller playground but I feel smaller class sizes as well. After school care is available here. Pb is bigger, bigger playground, some class sizes are bigger. Both have great teachers. I think my daughter did well at Engrace plus I don't need to worry about her in a big playground getting hurt. My son because he started at 15 months only Pleasanton bilingual campus offers it. But after trying both they are both great so either one works!! Depends on what's closer for you :). Tell them I referred you if you do go!! Thank you for reading!!!

My son attended Engrace Montessori Academy for summer camp last year. This is a full-time summer…read morecamp from 8:30 am to 6 pm with lunch option available. They offer courses in English, Math, Chinese, art, golf, kung fu, music, piano, and drum. My son really enjoyed those courses and spent a wonderful summer camp at this shool. My daughter also attended this shool for toddler class this year. She is learning potty training and imporving her speaking skill. The director and teachers are very nice and always taking good care of my daughter. I highly recommend this school.

Our son started at Redwood International Montessori 2 years ago. He is 4 now and is flourishing at…read moreschool. He can write from 1-50, knows quite a bit of Spanish, "reads" to the other kids and has learned so much more than I could've anticipated. He's an outgoing child and likes to goof around. The teachers give him space to be silly and can also authoritatively but compassionately reign him in. I know he'll be more than prepared for Kindergarten. The teachers also plan family events throughout the year such as Mothers and Fathers Day celebrations, concerts, grandparents day, and student birthday celebrations. They incorporate many days where the kids can bring items from home to share (such as hike day at school, bring your favorite book, etc.). Our son is always excited for these days. The location of the school is very convenient for our family. It's near 680 but not so close that you hear it. It's across the street from an area with swim lessons, gymnastics lessons, and indoor soccer, so our son always says "hi" to his school when we're going to activities there. Tuition is very comparable to other preschools, but this school offers helpful drop-off and pick-up times for two working parents. Not many preschools in the area offer the same times.

Our daughter is 4.5 year old and started TRIMONT(The Redwood International Montessori) 4 months…read moreago. Long story short, after 4 months, more than 2/3 of her behavioral items, such as tantrum, difficulty in listening instructions, sharing with friends, etc, have been fixed and I can tell that even at our home. Our daughter loves her school, and is happy to go there everyday. The director Ms. Annagi has almost 40 years of experience in Montessori education. Other teachers (Ms. Yessania, Ms. Laxmi, Ms. Evelyn) are also very experienced. They know how to deal with problems of kids, and they guide kids to the right path without yelling or being frustrated. I saw that their tone of voice was calm but had discipline and charisma. Teachers are very communicative and always opened to discuss issues of children. If there's any issue, they give brief verbal report with advice when I pick her up. Also, the education of TRIMONT is well-balanced and well-organized. They give the monthly schedule filled with daily themes and focuses, and follow the schedule accordingly. Of course since it's Montessori school, each student learns by their own pace when it comes to phonics, math and other Montessori work, but they all learn various topics together which covers science, culture, art, geography, season, etc. Our 4.5 year old daughter already reads Kindergarten-level books, recognizes and writes numbers from 1-50, can even complete addition and subtraction. When we had a private conference before Thanksgiving holidays, they gave us a thorough assessment sheet about our daughter. We could easily understand her status and things she needs to learn more until Kindergarten. I'm very satisfied with TRIMONT, and would definitely recommend this school to others in area.

My son attended Dayspring from age 2 to 4 1/2 years old and it was one of the best decisions I…read morehave ever made. Aside from having the most flexible schedule choices compared to other local preschools, they have the best teachers. My son moved from room 1 up to room 3 during his time there. ALL of the teachers were attentive, caring, communicative, and loving. The administrators were also so very friendly and welcoming. My son loved Dayspring so much, it was hard to get him to leave at the end of each day. :) We will surely miss Dayspring, as they became like family. I recommend this preschool to any parent looking for their child age 2-5.

Both my children went to dayspring preschool from age 2-4. The programming is good, the teachers…read moreare wonderful, and the administrators are so helpful. Both my children enjoyed their time at dayspring and were well prepared to enter TK. I would highly recommend to everyone!

My kids attended TOL from the ages 2-5. My kids always looked forward to arriving at school in the…read moremorning. The teachers are very organized and prepared with their lesson plans. They would take pictures so we could see what activities they did in class. We have so many core memories, and even have made life long friendships. I highly recommend TOL if you're looking for a preschool!

I cannot say enough things about this school. I am probably…read morethe most over protective, worrier of a mom you have met. To the point that, I wasn't sure if I was going to send my daughter to pre-school before Kindergarten. That was until I learned about Tree of Life and met the owner Kelley, If you are looking for a place where you feel comfortable and happy every day to send your child to school, this is the school for you. This was my daughter's first experience being away from me and after only one day going School she fell in love with it. My daughter woke up every morning excited to go to school and sad to leave. She would count down the days when school was closed and ask me to wake her up early when the break was over. While my daughter quickly learned how to spell her name and read, in my opinion, what I appreciated the most was the life skills she gained. My daughter was taught kindness, honesty, giving back to the less fortunate and how important it is to respect all cultures and people. The owner Kelley is truly a gift. She has created a family dynamic on campus that is felt in every class. She is present on campus, connected with all parents and students and she staffs her school with the most amazing group of educators that truly love your children as their own. I feel extremely grateful and blessed to have gotten the opportunity to send my daughter to Tree of Life. It has set my daughter up for success for the rest of her life.