It's movie night at Los Perales Elementary School tonight. It's a big night with all the students…read moreof all ages participating. First big event of the school year. Last year was Despicable Me. Tonight, looking forward to what it is this year. It's a wonderful tradition for students annually, the kickoff to many events ahead in the new school year, including field trip to Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley Botanical Gardens, and more.

Lisa B. The Moraga…read moreSchool District is proud of its schools, staff, parents and especially of our students. The District strives to create a positive learning environment for its students - and we've had great success over the years - especially with our Character Education program. We also recognize the importance of feedback and constructive criticism. I invite you to contact me so that I may understand your concerns in our on-going efforts to improve our schools. I can be reached at 376-5943. Please ask for Bruce.

Growing tree has been an amazing experience for our daughter who started when she was 18 months old…read morein their seedlings program. She has made strong friendships with her classmates, and a beautiful bond with her teachers. We are so grateful to the teachers and staff who have kept us apprised on our daughter's growth and development, including learning to share, focus, help others, potty training, and more. It's still play based but each week/month has a new theme to learn- like seasons, super heroes, holidays, colors, numbers, the alphabet, classic children's books etc. they send photos and updates throughout the day so you know what your child was up to- this was helpful for me as a parent transitioning her from being at home to now a school setting. Couldn't recommend growing tree enough! It was acquired by Learn and Play now, but besides billing we haven't noticed much change in how things are run- which is great because we love it the way it is!

I would not recommend this business. The classrooms are extremely dirty, dust, spiderwebs…read moreeverywhere. The changing table is extremely dirty. Teachers are left out of ratio at times and is extremely unorganized.

Great school! Amazing programs, academics, and sports. Most teachers really care. Good principal.read more

Review #095 - 2020…read more My son attended Miramonte HS for all four years so I'm sure he has no way of comparing it to other high schools since all his cousins make fun of him for being "privileged". I went to Richmond High School for four years--so as a mother, I'd never want to send my child to anywhere that I felt uncomfortable with. My son has mentioned that he liked most of his teachers, minus a few that he wished he never had to be in their classes. Academic-wise, Orinda is known for having some of the best schools; but I have to admit that most parents that send their kids to Orinda schools are a little pretentious. They believe that their kids are "privileged" so they try to be accepting of "under privileged" kids and allow them into the schools even when they don't live in our neighborhood. I appreciate their so called "kindness", but I worked my butt off as a parent to get out of Richmond (one of the worse neighborhoods in California) just so I can own a home in Orinda--not so someone can feel sorry for me for being from the hood, but I digress. My son's social distancing graduation on June 1st, 2020, definitely had me in tears because all the staff members did a wonderful job of putting everything together even though it wasn't easy going through the pandemic. Overall, I'm still undecided as to whether I want my 4-year old to attend Orinda schools.

Top notch school and really excels in working with Special Needs children if you are so lucky to…read moreget Ms. Prado and her team and Dale is exceptional.

Burton valley is the best school i have ever been I just finished 5th grade and I going to miss my…read moreteachers and friends I was always welcome education was always the best I really like this school

This school is an absolutely gem. My child transferred here from a public school at the beginning…read moreof this year. After having two extremely difficult years in a public school system, where my child went from happy and thirsty to learn, to nearly hating school, we knew we needed a change. From the first conversation with Mel, to watching their open house video and hearing their viewpoint on learning, we instantly felt this could be the environment that our child needed. As a Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist, I am consistently reminded the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment for the overall well-being of a child. The Saklan School understand the importance of children feeling safe and connected in order to learn and grow. Today's parent-teacher conference confirmed everything that we had thought this school would be. My child is absolutely thriving. His teacher doesn't just tolerate his "all in" nature, she encourages and celebrates it, while pushing him to be his best self. The small class sizes allow for each kiddo to feel seen and be known, and project-based learning gets them excited. We absolutely adore this school. Yes, it is a big financial investment, but we are already seeing the return in his growth and joy, and it is also having a huge impact on our entire family's quality of life. We're so thankful for The Saklan School.

We gave the Walnut Creek public school system a try then decided to send our 1st grader to Saklan…read more It's been two months and we've seen a huge change in his attitude towards learning. You cannot beat the small class size and the personalized attention your child will get. We've noticed a renewed love of learning, more confidence and comfort in his skin. My husband and I believe that investing early in his education, creative expression and social emotional development will give him a leg up in life and a strong sense of self. We also love Saklan's project based, hands on approach to learning. Focusing on the whole child is difficult to do when there are 23-30 kids in a classroom. In fact, studies show that learning outcomes diminish when there are more than 18 students in a classroom. When our son comes home excited about something he learned/experienced or tells us how much he loves to read, this warms our hearts because his teachers are getting through to him. We also love that he's learning a foreign language early (Spanish); you many not get that in public school. The public school system is a one size fits all mold. Everything is about meeting benchmarks/assessments and keeping the test scores high without looking at the whole child. At Saklan you have the luxury of knowing that your child's education is flexible enough to both challenge and support them where it's needed. We are thrilled with our decision to invest in our son's education at Saklan.

Went their for my middle school years, great staff, great environment, great community. OIS is…read moreranked very high on the education scale and has received the distinguished school award. Good place to send kids, after you check it out you'll love it. One thing to be cautious about is the coach for track, Jason. As I heard a kid got a concussion and no faculty was informed. He informally told the parent and said he'd be fine. To me that's not acceptable. But the school is just great

actually, this school is a lot going to work and then going back in time for the day to pick it out…read moretomorrow and pick it out and pick it back at night at las time or tomorrow afternoon or afternoon run and then go to bed night after school tomorrow after school and pick you guys at work tomorrow night and pick you guys at school and pick you guys at work tomorrow night and pick you guys at school and then come back in time to stuff and pick you guys at school

Del Rey School in Orinda cannot be beat! The teachers are on the top of their game and are super…read moreaware of what they are doing. I took care of 2 kids that went to school here and they loved it. It was always nice going to pick them up because you can just walk outside to all the classrooms and everyone is always in a good mood. The receptionist in the office is always helpful and the staff is great. Love Del Rey!

This preschool is truly a magical place! It's a warm, peaceful, and loving environment where…read morechildren are not only cared for, but deeply seen, heard, and nurtured. The educators are incredibly kind-hearted and compassionate. They lead by example, and kindness is genuinely the cornerstone of everything they do. The director, Debra, is a force of nature in the best way. You can tell she has dedicated her life to early childhood education. She's shaping the next generation to be good humans -- empathetic, curious, confident, and capable. Her leadership sets the tone for the entire school. She is leaving the Moraga campus to head up the new Springhill campus and we are in turn getting Kavisha (from the Oakland campus). It's bittersweet saying goodbye, but we're excited to have Kavisha who already seems incredible, and we feel lucky for the new families who get to be part of GLMS. The Montessori-based curriculum here is the real deal, with the added gift of Spanish immersion. My children sing songs in Spanish (and correct my pronunciation at home of course :)). They learn real-world life skills, gain independence, and engage with thoughtful, rotating themes (some months it's the continents, the next it's the parts of an apple or the lifecycle of a butterfly). The curiosity this school inspires is beautiful. The school is also incredibly clean. Cleanliness is a huge priority for us. My kids both have sensitive skin and you can tell how well cared the environment is -- carpets are changed out regularly (when they sometimes still look new), toys are refreshed, sand is rotated out, and everything always feels fresh and well cared for. There are also many enrichment courses offered throughout the year: yoga, music, dance/movement, soccer -- all brought in through thoughtful partnerships with local programs. The energy of the school is calm, joyful, and intentional. It's the kind of place that where you feel instantly at ease when you walk through the doors as there is usually a gentle hum of children playing, laughing, or working. We are so incredibly grateful to be part of this community. There is truly no better school in the area!

10/10 love GLMS Moraga! My son attended for two years and my daughter started in June. Love the…read morecommunity created by GLMS. The director Debra and all the teachers are wonderful.