Our daughter attended La Petite Montessori for the past three years, and our experience has been…read morenothing short of outstanding. The nurturing environment and well-structured curriculum have significantly contributed to her development and growth. From the moment we enrolled her, we were impressed by the personalized attention given to each child. Teacher Nada created an atmosphere where our daughter felt safe, valued, and encouraged to explore her interests.The Montessori method employed by the school fostered a love for learning in our daughter. We saw remarkable improvements in her confidence, problem-solving abilities, and social skills. The hands-on learning approach and the beautiful, organized classroom environment made her excited to go to school every day. She is reading advanced words and sentences at 5 years of age and most importantly has developed a love for books. Communication with parents was excellent. We were kept informed about her progress through regular updates. The school is supportive of working parents. We are deeply grateful to the school for providing such a wonderful start to our daughter's educational journey.. We highly recommend LPM to any parent looking for a place where their child can thrive both academically and personally.

I've sent two children to Nada at La Petite Montessori and have my third on the list to begin once…read moreage appropriate. We couldn't be more appreciative of the support of Nada and her staff over the last few years. As many parents have experienced, their children's abilities and personalities are unique. Nada's approach to integrating my children into the environment and meeting milestones were appropriately varied dependent on the child and developmental stage. Nada's environment is structured and exposes children to developmentally appropriate concepts over time. My five year old entering kindergarten has learned to read age appropriate books and has learned basic math principles including multiplication (I would have never thought to teach multiplication to a five year old). The Montessori environment has also presented the opportunity to learn leadership skills as they grow to be the older children in the classroom. My family participates in Nada's lunch program which includes fresh cooked/prepared lunch daily. Somehow Nada's veggies taste better than mine because they eat the bell peppers at school ‍. We openly recommend La Petite Montessori and are thankful to Nada and her staff for the contributions to our children's development past, present, and future.

I cannot say enough good things about South Hillsborough Preschool and the wonderful teaching team…read morethat has given my son such a strong foundation for learning. Teacher Tammy, Miss Denise, Adriana, Miss Rita, and even Margot at the front desk for enrollment are all exceptional women who make us feel confident that our son is in a safe and nurturing environment filled with experienced educators who truly care. The teachers go above and beyond with creative and engaging lessons, from learning body parts while making skeletons during Halloween to exploring the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly, complete with a special butterfly release party. Every activity is thoughtfully designed and filled with joy and purpose. We are so happy we chose this program and this school as the pathway for our son's early development. It has been such a positive experience for our whole family. I highly recommend South Hillsborough Preschool to any family looking for a warm and high quality learning environment.

We love Hillsborough South Preschool! Two of our 3 kids have been in Tammy's class (and the third…read morewill...eventually!) and despite their very different personalities they have both had such positive experiences. The teachers at South have been able to meet my kids where they were/are and celebrate the things that make them unique. You can tell that they really care about each kid individually (for example, my eldest had a special "nickname" with the teachers became his persona and the other day my middle came home with a huge drawing of his favorite Star Wars character done for him by one of the teachers--totally made his day). They made our kids feel "seen" which is what great teachers do! Beyond that, my eldest, who is now in TK, was super prepared academically and socially for the transition. South Preschool exactly what preschool should be--a place where kids can play and learn in a low-stress happy environment supported by teachers who care about *them*.

Interviewed here and saw some things that were surprising to me for a school that is as well funded…read moreas this one is. i would likely avoid this school if you want your children to have a fully rounded education experience.

This is what I experienced:…read more Me: Do you think my daughter will feel cold in this room? Should I bring her a jacket? A: (Raised her voice in front of my child): IT IS YOUR CHILD, YOU KNOW MUCH BETTER THAN I DO. (Soon the examiner told her to turn on the heater as she felt chilled) Me: Here is the snack for her. (The email sent to us especially suggests that we should bring some nut-free snacks) A: (Yelled): YOU CAN'T EAT HERE! Initially, I told myself, wow, she must have a really bad day. But now, after reading some bad comments, I am so relieved that we don't have to go to this school. I don't understand where is the quality of the school admission ppl, especially she treated me like that right in front of my young child. This is defiantly a bully.

My oldest started at St. Paul's during Covid. That period was a tough time for children in general…read moreyet she thrived at St.Paul's so much and had a smooth transition to elementary school (which we were concerned about). I directly credit the wonderful teachers, caring and play-based approach, and magical place that is St. Paul's to her continued success in school. My youngest is now at St. Paul's and as we expected, is having the time of her life. We are still so thrilled with the teachers and school that we will be (again) staying for their Senior program next year, in lieu of our public school TK program.

SPNS is pure magic! Through and through. Both of my kids…read morehave grown and thrived here. The play based approached allowed my children to freely explore and find confidence and independence. My son started SPNS in late 2021. I was so concerned for his socialization after so much isolation having lived through a pandemic at an age when social skills are developing. The teachers at St. Paul's created this beautiful environment of caring and compassion. Each teacher has different special qualities and it's Ben so fun watch my kids connect with each of them. As a parent, even I have learned so much! And I will be forever grateful to the St. Paul's staff for all they have been to us all. While SPNS is lighter on the workload I feel, I do truly feel that the co-op experience has truly been a gift. It has been so special to participate in some way in their early education. We just love this school and it's community!

We feel so lucky to have found FSM Montessori. Both of our children attended FSM for preschool and…read morehave absolutely thrived. They not only learned so much academically but also grew socially, emotionally, and independently thanks to the nurturing and thoughtful environment. Mrs. Rehmane and Ms. Carla are exceptional educators. Their kindness, patience, and genuine love for the children shine through every day. They really see and respect each child as an individual, and it shows in the confidence and joy our kids brought home from school. The school itself is always clean, safe, and calm, and it's clear that FSM follows a true Montessori approach--encouraging independence, curiosity, and hands-on learning. The quality of education is simply outstanding, and we couldn't have asked for a better foundation for our children. FSM Montessori has been such a gift to our family. We're so grateful for the experience and can't recommend it highly enough to other families in the area.

Mrs. Rehmane and her team are outstanding educators and communicators. Both kids and parents adore…read morethem. FSM's location is Mrs. Rehmane's home in the Burlingame Hills and is very organized. She uses the best Montessori educational materials in her school, which teaches up to 12 students between the ages of 3-6. Her calm, warm demeanor makes everyone feel at ease, including our youngest daughter who has been attending FSM for the last 2 years. Mrs. Rehmane has been an educator for many years and has built a great team around her, including Ms. Carla and Ms. Sandy, who comes twice a week for 1 hour of Spanish and/or music class. We recently completed an in-school observation while all the children were there, and it was really adorable (and amazing) how quiet and concentrated they all were with the various "jobs" that Montessori students take on during the day. We have the option to move our child to the local public school for TK, but we will keep her at FSM for another year as we believe Mrs. Rehmane will help accelerate her learning across reading, writing, and math, as well as geography, science, etc. Also, FSM offers extended hours care, which has been very helpful to us and other parents. 5 stars isn't enough here -- we'd give her 10! :)

We've had a really positive experience at Happy Hearts in Burlingame. The first thing that stood…read moreout to us was how clean and well kept everything is. It immediately gives you peace of mind. More importantly, our daughter has built close relationships with her teachers, Lily, Adriana, and Leila. You can genuinely tell they enjoy what they do and care about the kids. Since starting there, she has been talking a lot more and has clearly developed stronger social skills. She has made a solid group of friends, which has been great to see. We also really appreciate the structure they provide. They handle breakfast, lunch, and a snack after nap time. That is one less daily stress for us. They make an effort to get the kids outside, which we think is important. Communication has been strong. They send updates when we ask and share photos, which helps us feel connected to her day. They have also been flexible with drop off and pick up times, which makes life easier.

I don't often come on Yelp, much less post reviews, but sometimes good service simply can't go…read moreunnoticed. A friend of mine is about 38 weeks and has been looking into daycares. I was happy to make the recommendation of HHCC! I pulled my daughters out about a year ago after I began working from home, though they miss it! One thing I always loved was the food served to the children. Everything is cooked fresh on site and they eat twice a day. Adriana and Lily are the most cheerful educators I've ever known! The location is kept very tidy and of course very festive for each holiday. I should've left my review sooner

Our child had a nosebleed at school, and the school director Colleen immediately called us to pick…read morehim up. Since we work 40 minutes away, I asked if this was part of the school's sick policy. It wasn't--the reason given was simply that a teacher couldn't manage 12 kids at once. On top of that, the preschool principal Laurie required us to provide a doctor's note confirming that nosebleeds were "okay" to let kid back to school. Even our pediatrician found this request ridiculous, but kindly wrote the note word-for-word as they asked. Despite the school's popularity due to its affiliation with a local private elementary, this has been our worst preschool experience compared to others. The teacher-student ratio is inadequate, tuition is extremely high, and communication with parents is minimal. Although it's promoted as a play-based program, most of the time children just play independently while teachers supervise rather than engage. Also they introduce screen time (TV, iPads) as early as age two. I initially chose Serendipity Preschool for my child because of its strong reputation. However, I eventually realized it operates more like a business and not care much about the kids as they claimed. After moving and enrolling my kids in other schools, the differences became very clear, in all aspects--and much greater than I could imaged. In response to Laurie's reply below: When a school director exaggerates facts by claiming "daily nosebleeds" and deliberately misleads the public while carefully managing reviews to maintain a 5-star image, it really makes me question their priorities. When I answered the call, I clearly heard the words: "One teacher cannot take care of 12 kids. Please pick him up as soon as possible." That completely shocked me.

We have one kid in his third year, a second kid starting out in the 2s ("Monkeys") class, and a…read morethird enrolled starting in 2025! If we had three more kids we would probably send them to Serendipity, too! Excellent preschool with teachers that clearly care about the kids and the school. Even coming out of the pandemic we have witnessed virtually no teacher turnover which has led to seamless continuity as the kids cycle through classes. Each class has a bit of its own feel to it depending on the focus of the teacher(s), however what is consistent is that there is a clear curriculum and excellent parent-teacher communication. As the older one has hit his stride, it is apparent that he feels a part of the community as we do as parents. It will be sad once graduation finally comes, but luckily we have two more kids to go!

My son attended One Love Montessori for almost 3 years. It was such an amazing experience. Everyday…read morehe came home with something new he learned. He learned a lot about about independent and that really gave him a lot of confidence in himself. Ms. Rita was great and very hands on. He looked forward everyday for school with One Love.

One Love Montessori was wonderful for my daughter who attended from age 2.5-5. We loved the…read moreMontessori style of individualized learning, and our daughter thrived. One of the teachers especially worked with my daughter to boost reading, writing, and math proficiency. My daughter graduates OLM able to read BOB books, write short/simple sentences, count past 100, do easy addition and subtraction, understands TK/K science concepts, etc. All this while making learning fun and motivating. She has learned independence, how to build strong friendships, communication skills, motor skills, and more. OLM was definitely the right choice for us!

Umc preschool burlingame is awesome! My son attended the toddler class last year with teacher…read moreErica, and he is a current student in teacher Vikki's preschool class. The toddler class last year focused on separation anxiety, potty training, adjusting to a classroom setting, and parallel play with friends. This year's preschool class focuses more on self-awareness awareness, confidence building, emotions, team work, and academics (alphabets, calendars, seasons, science ex, eriments) among many other things. The class cooks/bakes every Friday together and has music class every other week. The teachers are enthusiastic and truly care about each student. The small class sizes allow for the teachers and parents to get to know each child. I co-op in the class once a week. We help the classroom run smoothly by helping to tidy the classroom, set up projects, supervise and play with the kids. It's been a pleasure to watch my son grow and see the things that he's learning. I am then able to remphasize and elaborate on what he is actively learning at school. Lastly, Umc preschool is non-denominational and celebrates a wide variety of cultural holidays, from Chinese New Year, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Holi and Nowruz. I appreciate that every child's culture is welcomed and celebrated!

My child started at UMC a few months ago. It is a lovely school. All the teacher are so kind and…read moresupportive of each child. It is nice small community. There are several child gates and a main entrance gate for safety. They have great activities and are wonderful about providing updates and send photos of my child playing throughout the week. The also offer different schedules and pricing options depending on your needs which really helped make our decision when looking at several schools. Everyone is very knowledgeable and sweet. We are really enjoying our experience here.

Our daughter started attending Mighty Tiger after they opened up their brand new beautiful facility…read moreoff 26th and Flores a few months ago and she has loved it! Their indoor space has brand new furniture and toys and has so many different stations to keep the kids occupied. The outdoor space is also well crafted with a play structure, sandbox, water tables, magnet and chalk walls. Ruth and Geoff are amazing leaders of the daycare and are so good at communicating with updates and pictures of my child as well as weekly emails sharing about the curriculum and themes of the week. The new teachers, Teachers Guille and Deedee, are amazing and so good with the kids too! Our daughter loves going to school and has quickly made friends and learned a lot. The hours (8-5:30) are great for us working parents and Mighty Tiger has the option to purchase lunch daily. We're so glad we found Mighty Tiger!

Long overdue review, but I can't say enough good things about Ruth and Geoff and our time at Mighty…read moreTiger preschool. We've been with Ruth and Geoff since before they were officially a preschool and our son has grown and developed so much in their care. They are professional, kind, supportive and knowledgeable. Their new preschool facility is spacious and clean, with lots of toys and activities for the children and each age group. I also appreciate the thorough communication with parents and their weekly email to go over what the children are doing and learning each week. Our son enjoys coming here everyday and I love their inviting environment, which allows for parents to volunteer or spend time with their little one at drop off or pick up. It's truly a warm and inviting place for both parents and kids. Highly recommend!