CMA is a true gem. As an elementary school teacher with a degree in early childhood education I was…read moreextremely picky when it came to picking a school for my own kids. Their program is academically rigorous, fun and engaging. The school itself is tidy and organized. My daughter was rarely sick while attending her first year which I credit to their cleanliness. Most importantly, the incredible teachers! You can guarantee your child will be cared for, respected and nurtured in the best way possible.

Our little guy has been attending Children's Montessori Adventure since he turned two, and has now…read morebeen there a little over a year. He loves it. We love it. The teachers are so deeply kind and caring, and they are so supportive of the children. They focus on empowering kiddos to make good choices and helping them learn responsibility. It was actually quite hard for us to get in, but unusually due to the TK expansion they have a couple extra spots this year! If you are looking for a place for your young child to learn and grow I don't think you can do better than CMA.

We were looking for a preschool that has mandarin and this is why we were drawn to AEC. My parents…read morecame from Taiwan and China but I grew up here. I can speak Chinese but sometimes it's just easier to speak English at home since my husband speaks English as well. I wanted my kids to be able to speak mandarin and it's been hard to do that just at home. I love how AEC can teach my kids about Chinese culture and the language. Just a couple of months at AEC and I see the difference in my daughter when she initiates speaking Chinese to me instead of me trying to force it out of her. AEC also keeps their place super clean and great teachers that do different activities with the kids. It's really a hidden gem.

There are not too many Chinese bilingual preschools around San Leandro. And I am very fortunate to…read morefound this new open school for my 3 years old girl. The school is clean and roomy, you have to take off the shoes inside the classroom. The teachers are friendly, caring and patient. They can alway respond very quickly when I raised any concern. They provide the tasty and healthy breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack, so you don't need to pack the lunch, which makes you headache. Their bilingual teaching system helped the children whom speaking Chinese at home can easily to adapt the school environment. And also helped them to get well prepared for the academic in kindergarten. There are a lots of art work and science activities daily, my daughter were very enjoy doing that.

This review is extremely overdue, but here it goes!…read more We enrolled our twins in the summer program (2025) to gently ease them into the school, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The director, Ms. Sarah, has been so incredibly helpful and an absolute godsend. As a parent of twins, the loading and unloading assistance (from Ms. Sarah & Ms. Martha) has been extremely helpful, especially since parking can be tricky at times. My girls were also bumped up a class after the winter break , but while in room 4 Ms Howeida, Ms.Reina & Mr. Martin were all wonderful and played an instrumental role helping our girls transition from home to daycare. Their warmth and patience made all the difference, and we are so grateful for the foundation they built for our girls. Overall, I've truly seen how much my girls have grown while there. It means a lot to me that they're given opportunities to interact with other teachers and experience different classroom environments, which really helps ease transitions. I'm just so grateful for the care, structure, and support that has helped them thrive here.

This is a bittersweet review after more than 10 years of being part of such an amazing school…read morecommunity. Montessori San Leandro has truly been a second home for our family. Lily is ending the year with flying colors--it didn't come easy, but with the loving guidance of her teachers, she has blossomed into a confident, well-rounded, and independent student. As parents, we've never had to worry about how she's doing because we trust the strong foundation the school has built. We've seen it before with her older sister, which is exactly why we chose the same path for Lily. For families considering Montessori, it's important to understand that the learning doesn't stop at school--it continues at home. The partnership between teachers and parents makes all the difference. A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Amelia and Mrs. Sarah for the 3.5 years we entrusted our last baby to you. Because of you, Lily is ready for what's next--confident, curious, and unafraid to speak up, ask questions, and think outside the box. We will truly miss all of her teachers. I'll miss the daily stories Lily would come home and share, and hearing how much she loved her teachers (especially the hugs). But I know those bonds don't just disappear--they stay with her. Montessori San Leandro will always hold a special place in our hearts. We will continue to recommend this school to our friends and even to strangers. Thank you for being such an important part of our girls' journey and for helping shape them into who they are becoming.

This is a review given our short time at Montessori for the first half off the year…read more My 3 year old attends 3 hours. In her time here, she has advanced in her penmanship and phonics. She has come home with surprises such as telling me the days of the week in Spanish and talking about rules. Most importantly she enjoys her days here and talks positively about how Ms. Estela chases her on the playground or helps her with tasks. Ms. Estela gives good feedback and works on my daughter's weak points to help her become a more well rounded person/ student. She is very accommodating and even take time out of her schedule to meet our schedule needs, which we truly appreciate Though we just started our time here, we've had a positive experience, and I'm confident in the care and education Ms. Estela and I'm sure the other teachers provide. The mom friends we made also speak highly of Ms.Guadalupe. The kids follow rules, my daughter reiterates the fact that the teachers including Ms.Karina don't allow sugary snacks as the kids will go crazy, and encourage healthy eating and orderly conduct. I honestly need a place for like this for my unruly daughter and I'm glad it's a good balance for her!

We DO NOT recommend Montessori on Washington Avenue. While we truly loved many of the teachers…read morethere, our experience with the director, Ms. Karina, was extremely disappointing and felt discriminatory. We previously withdrew our older son because we were repeatedly made to feel that he "didn't fit the mold" due to being high-energy. There were also inappropriate insinuations that he may have been on the spectrum, despite no diagnosis or professional basis for those comments. Hoping for a better experience, we considered enrolling our younger son because of how much we appreciated the teachers. Ms. Karina opened the conversation by saying, "I want to cut to the chase, is he the same as his brother?" We found this comment disrespectful, judgmental, and unprofessional. Most disappointing was that we did not feel her approach reflected the mission or values of Montessori education, which should emphasize respect for each child as an individual and support different learning styles and personalities. Every child deserves to be approached as an individual, not compared or labeled from the start.

This is the first school that my daughter attends after only staying home for a very long time (due…read moreto COVID and we are very cautious). First time we tour the school was right before COVID. We were about to enroll after touring plenty of school nearby (including the expensive one @ Alameda) and then got the stay at home notice. So we decide not to enroll. Moving few years after, I came back for a second visit to see how they handle the situation. Glad to see that the environment was very clean and health conscious, same or even better than our first tour. We like how they enforced the mask requirements, stay home if you are sick until no fever after 24 hrs, washing hands, etc. Also glad to be able to observe that all kids didn't have issue with wearing their mask (we're talking about 3 yo and could be very difficult). First day of school, my daughter was so excited that she runs to the classroom without saying goodbye to me. She was so comfortable because she made friends during our short visits prior to first day of school. School has a great balance of play time, art time, story time, and even language learning time. My daughter loves making art and bring one everyday she goes to school. Teachers are all amazing and very kind. It is nut free school and they notate all allergies that the kids have. For the last 2 weeks attending Rainbow Room (before moving to Dino Room), she was able to learn 2 words in Cantonese, which she stills remember months later. She also still remembers all the Spanish words that she learns previously. We're sad to say that my daughter will have to leave soon to attend her 2nd school, but glad to hear that some of her friends will be coming with her to their new school and continue to building their friendship. Definitely will miss OFT crews and will recommend OFT to family and friends.

My child was at Our Future Tots for two years-- first in the Rainbow class, and then in the…read moreDinosaur class. It's very clear that the teachers and staff genuinely love and care about children and cultivating a healthy and welcoming learning environment/community. We had a great experience!

My daughter has been going to play pals for 2 years and I can honestly say how happy I've been…read morethese last two year I'm getting pictures through out my day if my daughter falls I'm notified immediately ! They have been a big help with potty training learning her abc and numbers ! I love how play pals is like a family they care so much about the kids , constantly coming up with activities to do on weekends for these kiddos and it's nice coming and seeing all of Leles friends ! So many great teachers ! I've made the best decisions choosing play pals for my daughters start in her education!

My daughter started preschool here when she was 21 months old, and we've had such a wonderful…read moreexperience. The teachers are so kind and patient. They helped her adjust during those tough first two weeks and supported her through potty training. The small class size means she gets so much individual attention, which I really appreciate. Communication is great, and I love getting photos and updates through the Brightwheel app. She just turned 3 and is now a Butterfly! It's amazing to see how much she's grown and learned. She loves her teachers and friends, and I'm already planning to enroll my second daughter once she turns 18 months. The only suggestion I have for them is to send a few more reminders about early dismissals or no-school days - it's so easy to forget!

We're very happy we chose Learning Clock Montessori Preschool when we moved to San Leandro. We…read morelooked at many schools/daycares but this one felt right from the start. My son started here at age 3 knowing zero English, after a month, he knows simple words and also simple communication with the teacher's. Teacher Zeb is very kind and caring. You can tell she really cares about the kids and loves what she does. My son learned so much during his time here. He especially loved yoga time, painting and Show and Tell days, where he could bring his favorite toy and share with his classmates. These fun activities helped him build public speaking skills and enjoy school even more. The classroom is clean and peaceful. We also love the big outdoor play area, it has plenty of space and slides for kids to play, plus, a gazebo for shade, so the kids can play comfortably outside. We especially loved that they prepared a graduation for the little ones, where each child got to do their own speech, sing, and dance as a group. Our family was really looking forward to it, and my son was so happy on graduation day, it was such a special moment for all of us. Thank you teacher Zeb and all the other teachers!

My son has now been here almost 2 years. He just loves it. He loves teacher Zeb, and all the other…read moreteachers as well. They have weekly yoga right now which he looks forward to every week. He's made great friends here and so much developmental progress. He went from half days to full days which I thought would be a challenge for him, but he truly looks forward to going to play with all his friends each day. Recently he told me he wants to be a teacher when he grows up. I think that says everything.

***Do not allow your kids to go here.***…read more Yes, every parent experience is different , mine has been terrible. I absolutely would not recommend. My son had been going here since November of 2024 and we have had incident after incident. He was 2 when he enrolled and full of energy. There would incidents of him coming all covered in dirt and wet pull ups by the time I picked him. I addressed it the owner would say it would be addressed and it would for a few weeks then back to the same thing. Then, he came home with bumps and cuts that would not get reported to me. Had meetings and the owner finally moved him from the care of one of her older workers. But, the last straw was when one of the workers changed my son in front of the door where the parents pick up for anyone to see and on top of that his brand new shirt was ripped that same day like an animal attacked him without a report.

It's crazy to me that many preschools in the San Leandro area have no reviews. But Bubbly Tots…read moredefinitely gets 5 stars! My son started in July 2024. Unfortunately, we made left in November 2024 because I got a new job in the ECE field and was able to take my son with me. Long story short, it did not work out for my son, so I brought him back to Bubbly Tots in August 2025. It's almost been 3 months since he's returned and he has had so much success thanks to the wonderful staff and the amazing structure and activities they provide for the children. I cannot thank Ms. Soni and her ENTIRE team for welcoming us back with open arms! My son shows an increased interest in writing, coloring, and loves going to school. He even looks forward to doing his homework! When we were gone for almost 8 months, he would still ask for his Bubbly Tot teachers (especially Ms. Maria). They have truly made him feel loved and cared for. On the weekends he asks me if he is going to school because he misses it. That alone tells me that they have made a huge positive impact on my son. His current teacher, Ms. Carolyn is amazing with my son has taught him humility, kindness, and instilling confidence in him. Words alone cannot express how grateful I am for Bubbly Tots. The area is so convenient, policies are very straight forward, they care about their children and families, and I always feel super comfortable dropping off my son to school, which is sadly rare to find in preschools and schools nowadays. Please check them out if you are considering preschool and want your child to receive the best care!

Pretty environment, friendly teachers, fun activities... My little boy really enjoys going to…read moreschool every day. Also, they offer three meals a day, which really helps me a lot because it's a headache for me to prepare meals for my kid to take to school every day. Little Apple is a Chinese-English bilingual school, if you're looking for a preschool that teaches Mandarin, here is your good choice. My son can understand a lot of Mandarin now, I really appreciate the efforts that all the teachers make for it!

We had a wonderful experience at Little Apple Daycare. The teachers were very attentive and loving…read more They provide all meals, which was so helpful. The school is kept very clean. There are so many wonderful educational toys for the kids to play with -- Magnatiles, a music room, lots of room for physical exploration. We absolutely recommend Little Apple Academy to anyone who needs a place for their little one to call home during the day!

Broadmoor has given our family, especially my daughter so much these past 3 years - she's leaving…read morewith complete confidence in herself, fearlessness, and the utmost excitement for the coming school year. The parent-education nights have only gotten better with speakers touching on Destigmatizing Failure, Resilience, and Family Estate Planning. The entire community benefits from their program since they do so much outreach and are involved in the farmer's market, free, monthly open-to-all playdates, and the annual cherry festival parade. I'm so grateful to have Broadmoor as a resource for myself, as a pandemic-mom, and for my daughter, who blossomed after having been a pandemic-baby. Kindergarten, here we come!

Wonderful Co-op experience! You get to participate and shape your child's earliest experience and…read moreoutlook on education. Teachers Ms Kacia and Ms Liz are amazing, so knowledgeable, thoughtful and caring in specialized ways for each child to feel seen and valued. Our daughter has blossomed. This school offers a close knit parent community, so much support and good times. We feel so fortunate that our daughter and family are a part of this community. We love Broadmoor!