My two children went to SJMS and our second child graduated this year. We miss them so much…read more If you are looking for a real Montessori experience, I highly recommend this school. All of the teachers (including assistant teachers and outdoor teacher) are trained with AMI (Association Montessori Internationale), which is hard to find. Teachers are supportive and caring. They offer parent workshops and provide handouts to families in order for us to understand Montessori and children's needs. I hope other families could experience what our children gained from SJMS. Thank you to all of the staff for taking great care of our children. We will never forget this experience.

Our daughter currently attends SJMS, and is thriving. We are so happy with the experience she is…read morehaving, and intend to send our twin sons there as well once they are old enough. We looked at many preschools, but none of them felt quite right until we toured SJMS. The staff is extremely conscientious, engaged, and dedicated to the children. While many schools claim to be Montessori, many don't actually adhere to the principles very closely. SJMS is a true Montessori school, taking the time to not only practice the Montessori method but also to educate parents about the method. The school is small, just two classrooms with two dedicated teachers in each classroom, so the student-teacher ratio is quite good. If you're looking for a Montessori school that prioritizes the experience of your child, look no further.

As previous posters have mentioned, the teachers are absolutely wonderful. They are so…read moreaccommodating to each child's needs and so so kind and patient. I like that the school is in a residential area with no busy streets and the full-time hours 7:30-6 works perfectly for us. My speech delayed child started in the smaller toddler class last March and as he progressed into the preschool class with older children, he blossomed into quite the talkative chatterbox. He is very friendly and social with his classmates and very eager to learn everything the teachers prepare for him. I'm so lucky to have found such a great school!

Both of my daughters attended Montessori Way and had a wonderful experience. My first was there…read morefrom 2017 to 2020, and my second attended from 2023 to 2025. Each of my girls thrived in their own way. The teachers took the time to understand their unique personalities and learning styles, creating a space where they felt both supported and challenged. Ms. Nisha was fortunately there for the full preschool term of both of my daughters, and I couldn't be happier about it. I fully trust her, and I know that both of my children learned so much thanks to her and the preschool director, Ms. Betty. One of the most valuable things Montessori Way taught my children is the ability to focus on a task. I saw this firsthand when my first daughter started kindergarten during COVID, with school fully online. While many children struggled to concentrate, she was able to stay engaged and work independently--and I truly credit that to her time at Montessori Way. I have no doubt that my second daughter will transition just as smoothly and thrive when she starts kindergarten in fall 2025.

We've had an overall wonderful experience at Empire Montessori Preschool. My daughter has been…read morethere for almost two years, and we are so grateful for the care and dedication of all her teachers and the principal. Ms. Jas, Ms. Yuen, Ms. Lori, Ms. Janet, and Ms. Edith have all been incredibly patient, supportive, and intentional in helping my daughter grow. She started off quite resistant, but they helped her feel comfortable, safe, and truly at home in the classroom. A special thank you to Ms. Jas and Ms. Yuen, who have put so much effort into nurturing her interest in desk work and helping her develop positive classroom behavior in the Montessori style. I genuinely appreciate the environment they've created--one where I feel completely confident leaving my daughter each day. I also really appreciate the strong security measures in place, including the two code-locked entry doors before entering the school. When my in-laws have picked up my daughter, staff have always checked their ID cards and matched them to her authorized pickup list before releasing her, which gives me great peace of mind. She now runs in with big hugs every end of day, which says everything about the loving relationships she's built with her teachers.

We have had such an incredible experience with this daycare, and I truly cannot say enough good…read morethings about the team here. My older son (now 3.5) started in the 2's class with Ms. Lori. He was not the easiest child at the time--he was nonverbal and had a tough time adjusting. I was honestly very worried in the beginning. But the patience, care, and dedication from Ms. Lori and the team made all the difference. Within just a few months, he went from signing to speaking in full sentences. It was amazing to witness. They worked closely with him (and with me!) through behavioral challenges and supported us through potty training--we went cold turkey, and they were absolutely incredible throughout the process. I always felt like we were a team, and they truly understood that children go through different phases. The environment is clean, welcoming, and Montessori-style, which I love. When Ms. Janet was co-teaching, they were even incorporating Spanish into the classroom, which was such a great added benefit. After he turned 3, he transitioned into the preschool class with Ms. Yen and Ms. Jas, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. His behavior challenges completely disappeared almost immediately. I don't know if it was the structure, the environment, or a combination of both--but the transformation has been unbelievable. He is learning at a level that truly amazes me. At just 3.5 years old, he is beginning to read and write, he loves to sing and dance, and he even comes home asking for homework. They have done such an incredible job preparing him for TK this August--I have zero doubts he is ready, and that is 100% because of their care and teaching. My younger son (2 years old) just started in Ms. Lori's class this week, and he comes home so happy and excited every day. That alone says everything. This daycare feels like a second family. The teachers genuinely care about the children, and it shows in everything they do. I am beyond grateful for the love, patience, and dedication they have given both of my boys. I would highly recommend this daycare to any parent--your children will be in the best hands.

I cannot speak highly enough of this Montessori preschool. Having entrusted them with the education…read moreand care of all three of our children over the years, we have experienced consistent excellence and deep satisfaction. Choosing this school was one of the best decisions we made for our family. The true heart of this school is its incredible staff. They are unfailingly kind, caring, and genuinely dedicated to every child. They have watched our kids grow from toddlers, and honestly, they feel like extended family now. We have always felt confident leaving our children in their hands, knowing they are loved and nurtured. The learning environment is truly exceptional. They use the Montessori method to teach the kids in a way that is challenging, engaging, and always fun. Our children look forward to going to school, which is the highest praise a parent can give. Beyond the educational quality, the facility itself is clean and well-maintained, creating a safe and stimulating space for exploration. Most importantly, it is clear that safety is a top priority here. They are vigilant, organized, and adhere to the highest standards, which offers tremendous peace of mind. If you are looking for a place where your child will thrive academically, feel deeply secure, and be welcomed into a warm, family-like community, look no further. This preschool is truly a gem.

My shy son was in this preschool for 2 years, and he absolutely loved it!…read moreTeachers took a good care of their students, and the quality of high education impressed both my husband and I. My son was able to write answers to my daughter's public school's kindergarten homework. My 2 oldest children went to Stratford's preschool, and I feel like this preschool has higher education than Stratford. I highly recommend this preschool to anyone!

We enrolled our son to Evergreen Montessori last fall and could not be happier with our decision…read more The teachers are very kind and nurturing, the lunch menu and snacks are very well balanced, and we really appreciate how the curriculum is tailored to the individual child's progress. In the short amount of time, he has learned a tremendous amount, made many friends, and developed social skills. He is making incredible progress in his reading and maths, and comes home curious and full of questions about the topics he's learned at school (such as geography or science). We wish we had sent him sooner as he will be graduating to Kindergarten this summer! We can't wait to start our younger son at EMS this fall.

We pulled our child from the school. No daily updates or letting us know how she is doing. Dropped…read morea behavior bomb in our lap at parent teacher conference. How are we supposed to know how our child is doing or address the behavior with no communication ? Barely 4 words to say at pick up. No notes are being sent home. Nothing like this. She is coming home with dirty underwear constantly. Is she potty trained, yes does she need to make sure she is doing a good job, also yes. Called us disrespectful for bringing our concerns to their attention. Said this is how they learn: "They are itchy and uncomfortable and it helps them learn to wipe better" Not one good thing to say about our child at parent teacher conference. They asked me what she liked, and I listed some things. That was the most positive part of the conversation. They didn't even prove to me they have gotten to know my child by telling me what she really likes at school. Only bad things. Only focusing on things she isn't doing well. Nothing good to say about her behavior or their favorite things about her in the classroom. Nothing. They said our child harmed someone with her hair clip. They removed her hair clip from her hair every day at school and re did her hair daily but never notified me of the problem till parent teacher conference. I don't know when it happened. No incident report nothing. When I was concerned about this being brought up at the parent teacher conference their story changed. She didn't hurt anyone. Like they will lie to cover their backs. Their stories changed. Trust is lost. No incident report. Didn't let me know what's going on when it happened. Nothing. They brought up many concerning things that have not even been introduced to my child at home yet like she is learning it from there and acting out They aren't doing their job at this school and the director is the main problem. Of course it trickles down. Extremely negative environment. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone. Take your money somewhere else. This school is only set up for babies who start from the beginning. They want their students to act like robots and expect a 2-3 year old to sit at their desk for 8 hours a day. As if this is normal for this age and it is not. They expect your 2-3 year old to change their shoes when getting to school and at pick up. As if a three year old can grasp this concept. And they cannot understand fully why they need to wear shoes to school then change into school shoes. They were very annoyed about my child using the bathroom so frequently but she is learning and doesn't want to have an accident. Everything seems like a bother as if they do not want to do their job Good luck having your 2-3 year old start here at this program. Not realistic at all. Extremely disappointed I was never notified of behavior. I would like to know how my child is doing so I can be consistent addressing the behavior at home. How do you let things go for a month and a half and just wait till the parent teacher conference to notify of an issue. This is not proactive behavior or professional. Extremely happy to not have my child going to this school anymore. My child cried every day for a month at drop off saying she didn't want to go here. It is a daily thing to convince her to go. Other kids struggle greatly at drop off too. Maybe this is a HUGE RED FLAG!!!!!!! None of the kids look happy here. Not one.

To parents considering enrolling their children here, we highly recommend this place…read more Ms. Katie is a very kind person and respectful ,Mrs. Choi and Mrs. Cho genuinely care about the children and Ms. Alison who is new is clearly adored by the kids and is delightful with them. The children love the teachers.

Santa Clara Montessori has been such a great value for our daughter, who has enrolled in this…read moredaycare since she was about 9 months old. Now that she is a month away from being 2 years old, our daughter has grown and learned so much since being in this school. I remember my first day dropping her off and she cried for about two weeks before she was able to finally transition, and man, that was rough for a first time mom. But the school provides an app with updates via messages and pictures of their daily activities (arts and crafts, sharing day, circle time), which helped settle those nerves especially in the early days. Now, my daughter walks up herself to daycare and waves mommy goodbye. It's definitely a proud mommy moment to see her grow to be independent, while also giving her the gift of learning early in a school setting and making friends along the way. I also have to add - the teacher to children ratio here also makes me feel confident my daughter is getting the attention and care she needs from the teachers - and you can also tell the teachers truly care about the children at the school. I love working with Ms Katie on the admin parent side, and I could tell Mrs Cho and Mrs Choi both adore my daughter. Santa Clara Montessori also provides summer school activities for two weeks, which included some water activities which my daughter absolutely loved! Finally, I have to admit, while childcare in the Bay Area is expensive, Santa Clara Montessori provides flexibility and options which works for our family. Rather enrolling our daughter in the full time program, we have been enrolled in the part time program, first with three days and then expanding to the four day program. This works great for our family financially, and we're happy Santa Clara Montessori provides this option for us. We're so happy we found a place we could trust leaving our daughter while we're at work, while also being a place that helps our daughter continue to learn and grow.

This review is for Children's World Bilingual Montessori (CWBM). My daughter (7 years old) and son…read more(5 years old) both recently graduated from CWBM, spending their preschool years here and my husband and I feel so fortunate to have found this school. CWBM has been like a second home for my children. Just a few of the many things I love about the school: 1) The school itself is a true Montessori school. CWBM is observed by an Association Montessori International (AMI) representative yearly and continues to be recognized as a member of the Association Montessori International. 2) The school itself is so clean and bright inside. This was one of the main reasons I chose CWBM for my children. The children are also taught to help keep the school tidy and neat. 3) The teachers are loving and attentive. On the weekends when he is not in school, my son has often called out his teachers' names while trying to call out to me (his mother). This is just a small indicator of how fond my son was of his teachers. 4) My children were happy in school while learning math, how to read, participating in singing, soccer, dancing, class. 5) Chinese culture and language was introduced during school, which I appreciated, especially living in this global society. 6) I think what I really appreciated most recently with covid, is the precautions that are taken to keep the children and teachers safe. From the very beginning of the pandemic, I felt safe sending my kids to school here and I was on the paranoid side (my kids were one of the first to comfortably wear masks during the pandemic). My children and I will always think of our time at CWBM fondly and continue to recommend this preschool to others. Thank you CWBM!

Our kids went to Children's World for 3 years. We always felt supported by the staff. They helped…read moreus navigate toddlerhood as first time parents, and provided the most loving and warm learning environment for our kids. Here we watched our kids learn how to make friends, how to love and respect them, and also felt the joy of seeing them being loved back by their peers. They fell in love with problem solving, art, language, and got exposed to geography, botany, and different cultures. We started during the pandemic, and the work Ms Michelle and the teachers put into keeping the children healthy was and still is extremely effective. CWBM is the safest school community, health and emotional-wise, we had the pleasure to be part of.

Our daughter joined this school when she was about 26-27 months old. She was still figuring out how…read moreto talk, not a big talker, she was still in her diapers , but did know to go to the bathroom by herself. For the first few weeks, she would cry every single day at the door, not wanting to leave mommy and daddy, and go to a place where she did not know anybody. She was not overtly social at the time, and took time to make friends / interact. Within a couple months, we had her going from not wanting to go to school, to cant wait to go to school. Ms Cecilia and Ms Karina both of them took care of all the kiddos with a lot of love care and affection. Ensuring they eat their food on time. Initial month or so was tough, as she was used to be fed at home, but over time she figured out that nobody is going to feed her and she needs to finish her lunch box by herself. And she did start eating over time. She was always a picky eater so we had take care of that but otherwise it was all good. The schedule of schhool is good, with a circle time in the morning, followed by some play time out side, a class, and then lunch, a nap time, followed by another playtime, artwork and then finally its time to go home. This is high level - it does change a bit. They have a Monday bring a book (on a specific theme) and Friday bring an object (starting with letter of the week) and those objects are needed to share. They use an app called ProCare for checkin and checkout, and for sharing any special moments/photographs. As well as any notices. Kids celebrate their birthdays in class with a special ritual and its fun. Parents are allowed to be in school during the kiddo's birthday too. They have parent teachers conference where your childs progress is talked through in a Montessory based style. In the second year, Ms Elaihi - we were told by many friends was on the stricter side. And we were like YES, we do want a strict teacher :). Our daughter at 3 definitely needed one. But honestly Ms Elaihi is one of the most loving and caring teachers, and my kiddo loved her a lot. Finally you go into third year, and we have Ms Coleen, we now are into the big kids area where Ms Collen helped our kids with academics, and very soon we had these babies who could not talk or eat on their own, or go to bathroom, now learning about math, and learning to read by themselves, and finishing 2-3 workbooks. She really is an Ace teacher with an decade+ experience and we were truly blessed to have her teaching the 3rd year and my 4-5y daughter loved being in her classroom learning all these awesome things. Overall all these 3 years, we also had Ms Varsha who is every parents confidant to help in matters big and small. And finally Ms Sheetal was also always there to support us all through - esp in times of need. We had lots of gatherings on Easter, Mother/Father days, Chinese new year, Diwali, Halloween, Christmas and many more. They also have a fun summer program where kids are asked to come with diferent clothing/objects. Overall we loved being part of this school for the three years we were here, we never felt like a school - parent relationship, and it was more of a small close knit family. And we would highly recommend to any parent trying to find a school for their baby in this neighborhood.

My son recently graduated from OTRM (Over the Rainbow Montessori) after spending 3 years at the…read morepreschool. We are very glad we decided to send him to OTRM. The staff is very friendly and extremely caring yet focused on building right characters in the students. The school also excels in early education that helped my son be ahead of his kindergarten curriculum (alphabets, 3 letter word/sight words, addition/subtractions) My son joined OTRM right in the middle of COVID after spending almost 2 years at home without much social contact. Ms. Cecelia (2's class) and Ms.Yira (currently Ms. Karina supports Ms. Cecelia) helped my son get over his fear and social-anxiety and he is now leaving Ms. Coleen's class (4-6 class) as a so-called "Social Butterfly". In between, Ms. Elaheh (3-4 year class) tremendously helped him build social skills and he still has a special bond with her. Ms. Varsha (Director) oversees the school with Ms. Sheetal (owner) with a strict-yet-kind touch of her own. For all these reasons, when it came to making a decision about where to send our second son, the choice was easy for us. It's OTRM for 3 more years for us. :)

Our son loves this 7 Magic Flowers Preschool (on Erin Way). The teachers here are really good and…read moreattentive to the kids. The facilities are basically brand new since they moved here late 2024 and the outdoor play area is quite nice with a HUGE tree providing shade for the kids to play under. Their app is also quite useful as the teachers send a few photos each day and you can message with them quite easily. If I had to say something negative, it's the parking. As this location is in a more residential neighborhood, parking is a bit limited so pickups and drop offs can be a bit of a car shuffle.

We're convinced this daycare is run by actual superheroes in disguise. We dropped off a high-energy…read moretoddler who thinks naps are for the weak -- and picked up a happy, smiling, tired child. Every. Single. Day. Amazing. The teachers have the patience of saints and the energy of caffeinated squirrels. They somehow manage to teach, entertain, and herd a room full of tiny humans like it's no big deal. Our son comes home with new songs, fun facts, mystery glitter, and lots of craft. In our house, we don't have any Chinese speakers, but we love the routine and school ethic at 7 Magic. It really builds a challenge for our son and teachers him another language. If you want your kid to be loved, cared for, and gently worn out by 6 p.m., this is the place.

My 2 year old daughter goes to Valley Oak Montessori, and has been there for 6 months now. Being…read moresuch a young child, I wanted a loving, caring and homey environment for my baby, where she can be well cared for, socialize and enjoy, while also also learn, and grow. I don't have enough words to convey what a wonderful pre-school it is. The teachers are extremely warm and care for the little ones like they are their own. As a parent, you leave behind a piece of your heart and want to know your child is being cared for, where they spend the most of their time, especially of their crucial developmental years. Early on, teachers took care to learn Isha's naptime routine and even learnt the Hindi lullaby she was used to and sang it to her everyday. That really helped ease her transition from home to school. Their monthly menu is diverse and even has Indian meal options which was a big plus for me! They have a very balanced plate and I don't have to worry about my kid eating healthy at school. They also have very well planned weekly curriculum where they teach kids life skills, have them do projects, have monthly themes for kids. They engage with the kids 1:1, have circle and music time which is great for kids to learn new songs and dance. The classrooms are large, where kids have a very clean environment and a good selection of learning books and toys (See pictures). The outdoors is also very well setup for kids to have physical activity, twice a day. They post weekly newsletters on what the kids were taught at school and it helps us better understand what kids are learning at school. They also have special events planned for Thanksgiving, Christmas, where kids perform songs and have parents join in for the celebration. Mrs. Varsha, the program director is very warm and approachable, and makes sure to know and bond with every kid personally, despite having such a large facility. She makes sure to care for every kid's individual needs and receptive to feedback. She makes sure to take action on the smallest feedback very promptly, while always being very kind with the parents and her staff. The school is gated and I've found it to be very safe for my kiddo. The student to teacher ratio is also very healthy 6:1, and they regularly post photos and videos of kids on brightwheel, so you can see their special moments through the day. The teachers try to make sure every kid is well cared for, and I cannot emphasize what an incredible job they do! Taking care of little ones, especially in their parents' absence, everyday is one of the most important and rewarding jobs in the world, and they are doing a brilliant job at that. My older kid went to a different preschool and I wasn't very happy with how it was run, but I feel like I hit the jackpot with Valley Oak Montessori. Thank you very much for making it so easy for me as a mom to leave behind my child, knowing she's loved and cared for. It's a very hard job, and extremely well done! Big thank you to the entire team!

Great school and great teachers. We had our daughter start there at age 3, she is now almost 5 and…read moreable to sound out 1 syllable words, knows all the sounds of every letter including the long and short sounds of the vowels, knows her letters by sight, is able to write her name, letters, and numbers. Because of this our daughter was able to pass a kindergarten entrance exam and get admitted to a private elementary school. Thank you so much for all your hard work and for getting my girl ready for her first year at kindergarten next year!