I cannot say enough wonderful things about Little Star and the incredible teachers, Maria and…read moreJoana. As a mom, and as someone who has worked in child development for over 15 years, including nearly five years at Bing Nursery School at Stanford, where the most advanced, research-based approaches to early childhood development are practiced. I recognize excellence when I see it. Maria and Joana truly embody that same philosophy. Their approach is warm, affectionate, and thoughtfully child-centered. The environment is relaxed and nurturing, far from a rigid or overly structured setting. They beautifully incorporate Montessori principles along with the Bing philosophy that "playing is serious work." The children are constantly engaged in creative, hands-on learning, with plenty of STEM-based activities throughout the day. What also stands out is the level of communication and transparency. They share pictures and videos all day long, allowing parents to feel connected and reassured. It's clear the children are thriving. The meals are another highlight: incredibly healthy, balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. My daughter, who used to struggle with food, is now excited to eat! The children sit together at a pleasant table and enjoy a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins everything is nutritious, creative, and appealing. Most importantly, the care they give is truly above and beyond. Every child feels seen, loved, and valued. My daughter literally counts the minutes to go back to her "Little Star family"and sometimes even cries when it's time to leave because she wants to keep playing. That says everything. We've seen such beautiful growth in her cognitive and emotional development in a short time. As parents, we couldn't feel more at peace or more grateful. If you have the opportunity, choose Little Star for your child. It is a truly special place.

Little Star is a great place for little ones. Maria has been absolutely phenomenal. She has helped…read moremy son try new foods and learn new words and has been so helpful with potty training, Maria does it all and I am forever grateful for Little Star. Looking forward to starting my daughter at Little Star soon! Best daycare in the South Bay Area for sure.

We have been at Genius Kids Morgan Hill for almost 4 years. Our little one has blossomed into a…read morevery confident and intelligent 5 year old. The teachers and owners are communicative and quick to resolve any issue. We have enjoyed our time here and will miss everyone as our little one transitions to TK.

*Update in response to the owner's reply which confirmed everything I said. Glossed over an empty…read moreapology, took zero accountability or acknowledged any of the concerns, denied the "many unfounded allegations" listed on the DSS website even though many of them were the results of surprise inspections where they were cited for multiple code violations, saying every school recommends Genius Kids (blatant lie, their favorite kind), accusing me of taking every possible avenue to say negative things about them? I wrote a review and added it to Yelp/Google. Way to make it sound like it's my life's mission to take them down by any means necessary. Thanks for the laughable attempt to gaslight me yet again. And how interesting that hours after I post my review, 2 people who list their location as SJ and Fremont, with only reviews for those areas, post reviews raving not just about GK, but specifically the owners? BLATANT LIARS. The trend you will see from the owners here is that they will deny issues, lie about what happened, lie about rectifying issues, but ultimately do absolutely nothing to address any problems. Screen-time: I have never heard of a daycare that utilizes screen time. That should have been the first red flag. I see another review here that calls them out on it and someone from Genius Kids lies (they do that a lot) and denies it flat-out. The Genius Kids Brochure lists that screen time is used (Picture attached), but it says that only Little Einstein Videos are shown, and that screen-time does not start until 5 pm, which we didn't think would matter since we pick-up before then, but I picked my son up at 4:30 one day and found the children sitting and watching Baby Shark on a tv. I emailed the owner and explained that my son has extremely limited screen-time, and when he does get screen-time he only gets educational and low-stimulating shows like Daniel Tiger, Peppa Pig, or Miss Rachel. I pointed out that screen time was not supposed to start until 5 pm and she assured me she would talk to staff, but it continued to happen consistently and her response was simply "Tell me if it happens again," and nothing would change. My son came home singing Cocomelon songs and talking about cartoons we have never even heard of and absolutely would not approve of. The children were watching YouTube videos when we picked him up between the hours of 4:00 and 4:30 pm more times than I can count. Please talk to other parents whose kids have gone here and they can confirm the children watching mindless youtube videos before 5 pm. Daycare costs way too much to have them just plop our children down in front of a screen and rot their brain. Toileting: One day we picked our son up and noticed he had been left in the pull-up he wears at nap-time (it had been several hours since nap and no one had noticed it or taken it off). We let it slide, but another day we were told our son had an accident. I sent a message asking for more information because it was concerning to have an accident after so long without one, and I got a message that it happened before nap-time. However, mixed in with his wet clothes was a wet school bedsheet, which lead me to understand that he didn't have an accident before nap, the staff forgot to put him in a pull-up for nap-time and he peed while sleeping, resulting in a wet sheet and clothes and then LIED ABOUT IT. Sunblock: One day my son came home clearly sunburned. Genius Kids requires all children to be sent to daycare with sunblock because they claim to put sunblock on children before outdoor time every day. The next day at drop-off, my husband talked to the owner and pointed out that our son was sunburned. The owner told him that we should put sunblock on him before we drop him off. Sunblock does not last all day! It needs to be reapplied every 2 hours AND immediately before being outside, which is why we assume they require children to provide their own sunblock in the first place. Refusing to take accountability and trying to shift blame onto us was appalling. Any one of these issues would be cause for serious concern, but shockingly, this isn't even close to all of the troubling incidents we experienced at Genius Kids (consistently spelling his name wrong on all of his work, when they were supposed to be teaching him to recognize and spell his super common and easy to spell name). The site is clearly understaffed and the staff they have seriously lack proper training. I refuse to allow Genius Kids to hinder my son's development, neglect, or mistreat him and I would encourage any parent to steer clear of this place. Also, please check out their insane list of violations on the department of social services website. I wish I had seen all these before sending my son there: https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/434413902 Facility Number: 434413902

As a first‑time mom, leaving my baby with someone else was one of the hardest things I've ever had…read moreto do. The team made me feel completely at ease through their transparency, openness, and consistent communication. My child started there as a baby and has grown into an intelligent little boy who is now ready for kindergarten, all thanks to the way they supported his learning and development. They even made potty training feel effortless by continuing the work at the center. I am beyond grateful for the directors and teachers who have cared for my child with so much dedication, care and love.

My son just wrapped up 2 incredible years at KinderCare. He started in the toddler room at 1 year…read moreold and just finished at almost 3 years old in the discovery preschool room. We have loved every moment with the teachers and staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly and attentive. It can be so nerve wracking sending your first baby to school for the first time, but everyone made it comfortable and easy. Even transitioning from the toddler room to the next was an easy and seamless transition. We are sad to say goodbye (we moved) but will always look back fondly on our memories here. Thank you for everything!

Nicole's daycare speaks for itself wherever your kiddo may be; our kiddo is thriving and that…read morewasn't the case at a previous, larger daycare. It's never easy switching daycares but almost two years later, we still couldn't be happier... and wish we had found Nicole's daycare sooner! Her work/care is very intentional and the community she creates within her group of kiddos is beautiful. We know this will be an amazing foundation for transitioning to TK/Kinder and beyond the classroom!

This school has been fantastic for our family. It's so small and special but still offers external…read moreopportunities for socialization with trips to the parks, library, and other places in the community in a safe orderly fashion. Our daughter has been with Nicole from about nearly 2 years and there has been amazing growth in her. Her speech, academics, and ability to read has blossomed here so much so that we have little scholastic worries in kindergarten. The teacher is so caring and supportive to the little ones creating a positive space for their little brains to work out their own problems. Our daughter is getting more and more independent everyday at a natural pace within her ability. She helps a little and watches them try on their own which is better than just having things down for them. She helped with potty training, writing, reading, eating with utensils, taking turns, and so much more. Nicole also helped our family when we needed flexibility with scheduling as our daughter needed to take outside classes. It's not a service it's more like a little home where the kids naturally learn but still have time for relaxing and an occasional dance party. It's fairly priced but for our family it is priceless. If you're lucky enough to get an opportunity (there's only about 6 max slots available) I would take it!

My son has been cared for by Macyet since he was about 10 weeks old. I was very selective in…read morechoosing a daycare for my son and we were lucky to find Little Happy Bees Child Care. During our consultation visit, I knew Macyet genuinely cared for the children she looked after and was very welcoming. Today, my son is a year and a half and I am grateful for how much he has grown as a result of her dedication to the children at her daycare. He is able to socialize with other children, play games, dance, eat together as a family, and hear stories. These daily interactions influenced my son's playful personality, speech, and motor development. I highly recommend Little Happy Bees Child Care if you are looking for quality care that loves your child like their own.

My daughter has been at Ms. May's for almost a year, and are so happy with her care. Ms. May and…read moreMs. Maria are thoughtful, caring and loving providers. They have taught her so much during this time, and work with us to help our daughter learn new skills. We can't imagine sending our daughter anywhere else. When we drop her off we know she is safe and well cared for. Thank you Ms. May!

My girls are currently enrolled in Morgan Hill Recreation Preschool, where we are consistently…read moreimpressed by the exceptional teachers and their genuine dedication to student well-being. We are delighted with our children's thriving academic progress and enthusiastic engagement with their learning environment. This has been an overwhelmingly positive experience.

My son went here for 2 years.. it was an absolutely wonderful experience for both him and I as a…read moremom. You can tell the teachers and staff here really care about the children, and when you're looking for somewhere for your kids to go for their first school experience that was so important to me. Mr Andrew, Miss Kiana, and Miss Maribel are 10/10.. truly so amazing, patient, and kind.

I want start by saying Children's Courtyard is the safest place for care for your Children. My son…read moreuse to go to children's courtyard when he was a baby and he is now 14 and now our 4 year old attend children's courtyard. Miss Brandi, miss rocio, miss Jamie , miss Shannon miss Laura and miss Jenna are the best teachers. Miss Brandi miss Rocio miss Jamie and miss Shannon were my son's teacher and that was 14 years ago and they were a big part of the reason why we chose our daughter to attend children's court. We love that they are still there to teaching. I recommend this daycare for any mom or new mom putting your child into child care.

If you want a safety, friendly and clean environment for your child this is the place. My daughter…read morecame here for spring break camp and enjoyed it. All parents know dropping your kido off to a new place can be hard not just for the child but for the parents as well. What I love about Children's Courtyard is the hours they offer for drop off and pick up! You don't have to worry about packing a lunch or snack (although you can), it's all provided oh and breakfast too! As a busy mom this place made my week so much easier! In addition they have an app that keeps you updated on what your child has ate and my favorite part that brought me so much peace was the cameras placed inside the classroom. You can see your kido right from your phone! Lastly staff are friendly and welcoming! Thanks for the amazing time!

I can't say enough amazing things about Lori, her staff, and how invested they are in the…read morechildrens' success and emotional well-being. We transferred to The Sandlot from a childcare center. I felt like an in-home childcare was more our style. The attention my son was getting at the center was not very warm or individualized. My son can be very testy, defiant and difficult at times. When he was first starting, I remember being worried and thinking to myself, "Are they ready for this kid? Can they handle him at his worst?" I'm so grateful we found this school because I know without a doubt that this is the safest and healthiest environment for him to learn, grow and thrive. They have become his second family and he loves going to school. I love how hands on and how communicative they are. Lori has gone above and beyond to demonstrate support however she can, not only with my son but also to me during difficult parenting moments. The app they use makes it convenient to receive updates, photos, and messages. I also love that they provide healthy meals and that I don't have to worry about packing a lunch in the mornings. I'm going to be devastated the day my son graduates from her program! I can't wait to get my younger child in there this fall. Like others have said, I don't trust anyone more than Lori.

My husband and I were looking for a daycare for our daughter after having had her in Prestige from…read more1-2years old. We would have kept her there but she would have had to change classrooms and teachers every year and my daughter is too shy for that to be a successful program for us. After touring a few daycares (facility and homes based), we came upon The Sandlot. I called and spoke with the owner Lori who explained her care is actually a home based preschool program. We were invited to visit and observe, to see if it was the right program for us and to see if my daughter was a good fit for her program. We had a great feeling about it and decided to try it out. SO HAPPY WE DID! Our daughter has been with Lori for over a year now and she has really blossomed! The small (12 children), tight knit learning environment that Lori has established is really incredible! My daughter has been able to make close friends, build her social skills, learn things (like her letters and sounds by 3 1/2yo!), experiment, play, and grow! Lori implements rules that encourage respect, good morals and values, and a general safe and fun place to learn and play. We appreciate the constant communication, and respect Loris suggestions for helping the kids overcome any behavioral issues. My daughter works on art projects all the time, and they are always doing some sort of unique and creative learning activity. Lori has 2-3 assistants who are equally amazing with the kids! When we visit for parties and see the interaction between all teachers and the children, it further solidifies our trust in Lori and her program! Thank you Lori for caring so much about our kids!

Our child has had a wonderful experience at this Sunny Day Care. Every morning, they are excited…read moreand happy to go, which gives us so much peace of mind as parents. Tahira and the staff are caring, patient, and attentive to each child's needs. We've noticed tremendous growth in learning and communication, especially in recognizing new alphabets, numbers, songs, and simple words. We truly appreciate the love, attention, and dedication the staff shows every single day.

Our daughter started at Sunny Daycare at 10 months old, and as first-time parents, we were…read morenaturally nervous about her adjusting. However, talking with Tahira immediately put our minds at ease. Her love and care for children are palpable, and she took the time to truly understand what would be helpful for our daughter and her needs. Tahira and her helpers consistently went above and beyond. They were instrumental in helping our daughter with her naps, which initially took a lot of time and effort. We also greatly appreciated the regular photos and updates that kept us informed of her progress, and their flexibility in incorporating our suggestions was incredibly reassuring. Now, after 10 months, our daughter is always excited to go to daycare! She's very fond of her teachers, Tahira, Veer, and Liz, and loves playing with all the other children. The kids usually go outside to play at least once a day, and Sunny Daycare provides nutricious snacks and lunch. They keep the children engaged with a variety of fun activities such as coloring, bubble time, singing rhymes, and dancing. It's delightful how our daughter comes home with a new nursery rhyme nearly every day! We're grateful for the loving and supportive environment Sunny Daycare provides.

My two boys have been attending Kiddie Academy for a few years now. We LOVE Kiddie Academy so much!…read moreThe teachers and staff are simply amazing as well. Great learning environment! They make learning fun with their well structured lesson plans. I feel so comfortable being at work and knowing my children are in good hands. I wish i could give them more than 5 stars! -Lisa

https://www.ksbw.com/article/morgan-hill-teacher-attempted-to-drug-students-with-sominex-police-say/…read more051255 The owners did not let the employees tell the parents on the Friday before that this had happened and continued to put the business before the children. I would never trust this business to do the right thing.