As I approach my senior year in high school, I think about my time I spent here; I attended from…read morek-5 returned for 7th and 8th grade. When they moved campuses in 2015 that's when it all started going downhill. They had to renovate an office building to be the foundation for the upbringing of kids. We didn't have any real grass; we played kickball on a patch of turf. The hallways and cafeteria felt like that of a hospital's and the classrooms were white walls and brown carpet. When I started struggling with my mental health in middle school, there was no support system, I literally had to tell the Dean all of my problems. Everyone was the same and bland. Also the change in teachers was so frequent and confusing like you'd have a teacher for one year and then they'd leave the school and you'd be taught by another teacher who was just starting their first year. The tuition is expensive for such little resources like the computers we used were from 2005, no yearbooks, discontinued bus services (I had to ride the public bus for 30 minutes everyday), there was no sense of community or understanding for students. Overall if you want your kids to attend school and not an internship, don't send them here.

My son was a student there in the early 80s. He just turned 50 and he's quite successful. He often…read moresays that Dorris Eaton is the reason. He speaks about the education, the staff and the whole experience. I agree with him wholeheartedly. I was a single parent, and the tuition took about every cent I had. I have never regretted it. It was worth every cent I had to spend. As a result Of his experience, both my grand children are the products of private schools. Whether or not, they are as good as DE, I d o not know, but I do know they are better than the public school system. If Nancy and Jerry are still there, hello from Sandy Richmond . Ryan remembers you fondly.

We picked Stratford Dublin early preschool program for our 2 years old son after touring a dozen…read moreother Day Care centers and we are happy with this decision. Ms Mojdeh was the main reason for our choice. Her warmth and genuine love for the kids make the classroom very inviting and fun. She was patient and understanding of our concerns as we and our son were going through the separation anxiety phase in the first two weeks. She was instrumental in easing him into this new environment that he now enjoys ver much.

My daughter is in Ms. Mojdeh's early preschool class and we have had the most exceptional…read moreexperience with her. She makes school a happy, joyful, safe place where our daughter is excited to go every day. Even at home, she constantly talks about Ms. Mojdeh! She is incredibly kind, patient, and nurturing, but also very intuitive and skilled with kids. She took the time to really observe our daughter and adjusted her approach to fit her specific personality and behaviors. It's clear she treats each child as an individual, not just part of a group. As a parent, it's such a relief to not feel any worry or guilt dropping her off. I know she is safe, protected, and genuinely cared for. Ms. Mojdeh is a rare find and an incredible asset to this school. We are so grateful for her. It really feels like winning the lottery.

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.

Literally opened yesterday for business and as expected, it's very much a work in progress. Parts…read moreof the school are still in construction, they still need to fill some positions, and each day, kinks in the drop off/pick up process are improving. I have three kids with one in 1st, another in TK, and the last having a few year still. I plan on a long term relationship with Bella Vista that will stretch almost 10 years so the little stuff won't matter. Again, it's still early on so take my review lightly and think of it more as a place holder. I'll be back at the end of year one with an update.

Extremely rude staff. When the staff is so unprofessional and rude how can I expect them to teach…read moremy kid good manners?

Beautiful school campus, came to see our niece in a school play. Kids did great and play was fun,…read moreno pictures allowed due to trademark of the show but vey high quality costumes, sets and production. Had a great time, good job Isabel you rocked!!

Used to pick up my niece and nephews after school to help out my sister. Tried to walk but not…read moreanymore. Now using the car. Enjoy all the wildlife in the area. Have seen snowy white egrets. The wild turkeys at the tiny park about 3 blocks from the school were harmless. The coyote was closer, only 1.5 blocks away. It nonchalantly strolled along the sidewalk in broad daylight. Great school but be careful of their real life mascot.

The teachers and staff are really nice Food is alright for…read moreschool standards Playground is awesome

I miss the school so much and I hope I want to see my teacher someday Miss Clark she's my teacher…read moreand I Miss her very much she's very sweet nice caring helpful fun I hope you're doing well so far and have a wonderful year

My kids have been going here for a couple years- one child now in middle school and one in 4th…read moregrade this year. This is an amazing school. We moved here from Tiburon and I thought we were spoiled over there with top notch schools. And behold... this elementary school is amazing. The teachers are fabulous, and the level of academic excellence here is only matched by its diversity. The 5th graders all get iPads to use during the year, and the teachers are communicative and really invested in helping the children be successful. This is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It is also beautiful, well-designed, and filled with wonderful staff and diverse, intelligent, kind children.

Typical elementary school in Dougherty Valley - a new, clean, top-flight facility. I don't have…read morechildren in this particular school, so I can't comment on teachers/staff/education, but if it's like others in the district, I'm sure it's great..

Amazing and professional team, my 3 kids graduated from this school and all 3 loves their teachersread more

I lived in San ramon from San Jose for nearly 15 years and one of the main reasons we moved was…read moreat the time kids schools and closeness to work . We had three kids going to this school one graduated Cal High last year . The one Consistent thing at this school was always blaming home and the kids for any missing work or falling behind .once a teacher with name of Coby goes the extra mile to tell my third grader boy at the time to stop speaking his original language at home and needs to speak English only because she thought he was talking while in class . After yelling at him in-front if the class . At the Beginning of COVID closures and going online there principal Haar had quit on the kinds and whole school . Went transferred somewhere else so won't miss his undisputed good record for years god forbid he had to do some work then may expose his incompetence .same with the district school superintendent went to retire at the same time . At the time of COVID the were not only not or paired like everyone else they were not available and didn't have a plan for COVID and how to run classes . The missed our dough yet placement because we requested online when they had kids to come back to school so she missed her place in class so had to be transferred to another school and missed almost a month worth of school work . The school almost always find excuses for there failure than finding reasons to make things work . There answer to everything" we can't , it not up to us really, you have to talk to the district. We can put you in the waiting list" I don't recommend this school for anyone .they live off there reputation from the past . Hope to see change to Better . School should be a partners and educators . They have our kids most of Days . We don't blame them for there bad behaviors they absorb . Just do your job.

We toured many daycares in San Ramon before we arrived at DHCS! Of them all, DHCS stood out in many…read moreways... and our kids have been in attendance for almost two years now. Most importantly, the kids really look forward to going! Here are the things we love most about Diablo hills country school: - flexible hours and reasonable pricing - incredible outdoor play area for the kids - kind teachers and communicative administration - so many fun and enriching activities - we also really like that it's family owned with a long history in the area.. that's hard to find these days.

Our daughter started at DHCS when she was two and she's now almost five. When we were looking for a…read morepreschool, we wanted a safe place where she could flourish creatively while also building the academic foundation she would need for kindergarten. We visited many other schools, but none of them made us feel like our child's happiness and safety were truly the priority. Many were Montessori programs with rigid classroom settings and rules that we felt were unnecessary for kids at this age. The family-run team at DHCS has always made us feel like partners in raising our daughter. Communication has been great and it's clear they really know each child individually. They've been flexible with schedule changes and even welcomed us back without requiring re-enrollment when we briefly tried a school closer to home after our second child was born. We continue to do the 30-minute drive each way because of how much benefit we've seen this school provide to our daughter. Over the years we've seen our daughter become more confident, social, and excited about learning, which has been wonderful to watch. They teach the kids about different holidays and cultures and always find a reason to celebrate. We also really appreciate how diverse the student body and teachers are, which helps create a welcoming environment where kids are exposed to many different backgrounds. They're not the cheapest school and not the most expensive, but for us it has absolutely been worth it. Every concern or piece of feedback we've provided has always been taken with great care and met with a professional, non-defensive attitude. A huge added bonus is the location -- the police station is right next door, which gives us extra peace of mind as parents. They also have a giant playground with all kinds of outdoor activities for the kids, and they strongly encourage outside play. The only downside is that they don't have a third location in Castro Valley or Hayward. One can dream... hint hint, Miss Angie and Miss Coco :)

I went to this school in second grade in the early 90's. I'm 38 now and remember being bullied…read morethere. It was horrible! Shame on them! I hope it's not like that today, but I remember the teachers were not friendly and the students were mean. Don't send your kids there.... Maybe something changed over the years? I doubt it though

I was at this school in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades. I had Vanetti, Baker, Argyropolus, and…read moreMacintosh. I absolutely loved it and I miss all the teachers and my friends from this school and it was so sad to move.