We enrolled our son at Building Kidz Hayward after a difficult experience at another preschool, and…read morethe difference was incredible from day one. The staff here truly care. They took the time to introduce themselves, answer our questions, and make both my son and our family feel welcome and supported. My son had a tough time adjusting at first, but instead of giving up on him, the teachers worked with patience, compassion, and consistency. They communicated with us regularly, kept us updated in real-time, and always made us feel included in his progress. Even on hard days, we felt reassured that he was in good hands. The classrooms are clean, warm, and well-organized. The activities are engaging and thoughtfully planned. But most importantly, the teachers are nurturing and invested in each child's emotional and developmental growth. Now, our son is thriving. He is confident, happy, and ready to start kindergarten. We truly believe Building Kidz helped heal the negative experience he had before and turned his early education into something positive and empowering. We're so thankful to the entire team especially Ms. Marina, Ms. Hilda, Ms. Anabel and Ms. Rosa at Building Kidz. Highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a safe, supportive, family-oriented and enriching environment for their child. Also, my son loved the food here and always ate the snacks and lunch that he wouldn't normally even eat at home. A huge plus!!

My daughter started going to Building Kidz three months ago. Although it was a rough start since it…read morewas her first time being with other people during the day, the staff really helped with her transition. From the first week, they sent emails on how she is settling in and tried different ways to help her. From the daily updates I receive from the daycare, I can see how much my daughter has improved socially and is now having so much fun. I especially appreciate Ms. Mary who is always trying her best with my daughter. Thank you so much to the staff, especially Ms. Mary and Ms. Briana, for giving my daughter a safe and welcoming place to learn.

Elmhurst is a breath of fresh air! My son was here from age 2.5 yrs to 5 yrs. Every staff is kind,…read moreattentive, and welcoming. Early education requires a nurturing environment-the ability to work collaboratively with teachers. Elmhurst provides the environment needed to support parents and children. Additionally there is an on staff cook who prepares fresh food. My son is a picky eater and he eats well here. The building is not fancy however the staff have a heart of gold!

My son was a student here from ages 3-5 (through TK) We…read moreloved the teachers. They all really care about the kids, and my son loved them. He learned a lot of great things while he was here. Shortly after he started we noticed his manners improved (please and thank you), and in the Covid world they did a great job inspiring him to wash his hands properly. He's leaving TK knowing his ABCs, basic addition and subtraction, counting to 100, some sight words, and more. The kids do a wide variety of hands-on activities in TK, including crafts, science experiments, and even cooking. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in the tuition, which was a huge help. My kid is a really picky eater and they encouraged him to try everything, but if he didn't like it they would give him something else to eat (cereal, fruit, etc...) If you're enrolled full day the drop-off/pick-up window is very flexible for working parents - 6:30am-6:00pm. I typically didn't pick my son up until 5:45pm because he refused to leave if I came earlier. He was always having too much fun! I want to add that I just adore the kindergarten teacher, Miss Norita, and I am sad he won't be attending kindergarten at Elmhurst. We're leaving because my son was admitted to the Mandarin DLI program in Hayward and you have to start that in kindergarten. We plan to enroll our second child here once he is old enough.

Structured Daycare. Staff is very friendly…read more My son took time to adjust but is used to going to school now so I'm happy that when the time comes to swap to another he will be in the mindset.

Our daughter has been going here for a few months now. Really good caring staff. Well structured…read moreprogram.

The best school in hayward ca they provided my kids skills and knowlegde that my kids use on…read moreeveryday life .MS sundari Ganesan is the greatest director she is super awesome and every parent & every kid loves her she always happy and her welcoming heart . Tbh I will miss her because my kids are on last weeks of summer program .. honestly I can't forget the teachers has well ms Denise ms Hannah's ms Farishta they all great and if your looking to pick a school this is #1 highly recommend and satisfied

I love this Montessori school. My sister went here in the 80s, she's 43. Her kids attended here for…read morepreschool, kindergarten and grade 1 in the 2010s. and I was excited when I was able to enroll my son for preschool this year. I have picked up my nephews and niece from this school frequently. This institution has consistently had AMAZING teachers.  My sisters' kids had the same teacher, Ms. Michelle and even though my son has different teachers (Ms. Farishta and Ms. Denise), the quality of care and education he received is consistent with the same outcome of her kids. So even though teachers have changed throughout the years, the standards in which these teachers are Montessori trained are high. From day 1, I dropped him off confidently knowing he was in wonderful caring hands. And now that it is towards the end of the year, I reflect back and remain in AWE of the advancement he has made in terms of education and social skills.

Both of my children have attended Safari Kids, and I can confidently say it's been one of the best…read moredecisions we've made as parents. My older child (now 5) graduated from Safari, and my younger one is currently enrolled. The growth, curiosity, and confidence I've seen in both of them have been incredible. From the very beginning, Safari Kids has been supportive and nurturing not just in academic development, but emotional and social growth as well. There's a good balance of academics, arts and crafts, and activities. My oldest came home every day excited to share what he learned -- from phonics, numbers, and early reading skills to big, thoughtful topics like the circle of life, recycling, the planets, and more. The arts and crafts activities also helped spark his creativity. I was constantly amazed by how much he knew -- sometimes even more than what I'd expect from a kindergartner! One of the moments that really stood out for me was when we welcomed a new baby at home. The transition was a bit hard on my older child, but the teachers handled it with such care. They encouraged him to bring family photos and share stories about his baby brother during show and tell. That simple gesture helped him feel seen and proud in his new role as a big brother. Now, with my younger child just three months into Safari (after previously being in home daycare), I'm already seeing tremendous growth. He adjusted quickly thanks to the warm, welcoming teachers -- and the daily updates and photos helped ease the transition for us too. He's now picking up new words daily and becoming more expressive and independent. The teachers at Safari Kids truly care, and it shows in everything they do. This is a school with a strong sense of community, the teachers know all the kids (even if not in same classroom) and the parents invite other kids to birthday parties. I highly recommend Safari Kids to other parents as an enriching place for their children to grow.

As a parent, choosing the right preschool was one of the important decisions for our family. And it…read morehas been a wonderful experience for our child at Safari Kid - Union city. From the very beginning, the staff were welcoming, and supportive. Our child's journey through preschool has been filled with so many beautiful memories, milestones, and moments of growth - and the teachers have played an important role in it. The curriculum strikes a perfect balance between structured learning and play-based activities. It has nurtured curiosity, encouraged creativity, and helped build the foundation for lifelong learning and friendship. We have seen our child grow in confidence, kindness and joy, and we are so grateful for the positive, caring environment. Communication with the school has been good. We receive regular updates, photos, and newsletters, which help us stay connected to what's happening in the classroom. As any other parent we also had certain concerns/suggestions, the staff were open for feedback and addressed our concerns. The facilities are clean, safe, and thoughtfully designed for young learners. Overall, I recommend Safari Kid, Union City to any parent looking for a positive and well-rounded early education experience. As my child is all set to start Kindergarten, a special shout out to the teachers - Ms. Sarbani, Ms. Maliha, Ms. Sathyam, Ms. Shobha, Ms. Anu and Ms. Shailaja - Thank you again! Regards Sobhita (Parent of child from Scholar Simba class of 2025)

We enrolled our 2.9 old to this Montessori facility a year and a half ago initially due to the…read moreproximity of its location to our home and the reasonable price of one child on a 3 day a week, half day program. He was at that time shy, hard to communicate with, and was overall stubborn with wanting to do what he wanted and when. As a father that always wants the best for his kids and worries about how they may acclimate to new places and experiences, I worryingly counted down the days until we ultimately had to let him walk through the threshold into Level Up. The initial drop offs were rough on us and him as he got used to new places and teachers, and every week I wondered if it was truly the right choice for us. However, thanks to the absolute patience, empathy from the staff here, and stunning attention to what our son needs and how to communicate most effectively with him he started to absolutely blossom. A kid that couldn't finish the ABC's was somehow talking in full sentences by the end of the year, telling his feelings in reaction to what we were saying to him, and somehow became the line leader of his entire group. While yes, some of this may have come naturally to him over time both my wife and I agree that this school has put him well over the top of academic and social expectations. He has become acutely aware and sensitive of others people's wants and needs, is quite the public performer thanks to the schools seasonal performances, and thanks to the learning curriculum is quite aware of how to conserve energy and help the earth thrive. While still the stubborn little guy he is, he continues to excel and be nurtured by the staff who is THE reason why we are still at this location. Ms. Shushma, the manager of this facility has lead her team in a way that is nothing more than admirable. It is clear during drop offs and picking up that she knows the personalities and needs of every single one of her students and makes sure that they are accounted for. Her door is always opened for questions, concerns, and she has always reached out with thoughtful ways on how to best take care of our son in the most respectful manner. Over the last year and a half she become one of the most influential people in our sons development, and we could not thank her enough for her time and energy. If you are looking for a care center where your child needs attention, patience, and a really fun place to play (the happy home indoor play area two doors down is really cool) I would highly consider the Fremont location. We are currently enrolled in a full time 5 day a week program with optional included meals and will be enrolling our daughter when the time rolls around.

I wanted to share some concerns regarding my experience with the school…read more I have observed what feels like favoritism among students for Miss Sushma. The same group of students are repeatedly highlighted in school photos, events, and recognition. It also appears that certain students receive more attention and appreciation compared to others. During the admission process, communication and interaction felt very warm and welcoming and Sushma is being so dramatic in faking. However, after joining, the experience has felt quite different. At times, interactions from the management/staff feel distant and dismissive. I also feel that students who are already bright receive most of the focus and encouragement, while average or struggling students may not be getting equal attention and support. A school environment should help every child grow, not only the top-performing students. Additionally, there seems to be a lack of adequate teaching/support staff, which may also be impacting the attention given to children individually also other staff could get frustrated on kids easily. I hope the school takes this feedback constructively and works toward creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for all students and parents.

We've had our son at Little Busy Bees Montessori for the past 7 months, starting when he was about…read more2 years and 7 months old. We had heard great things before enrolling, and it has truly been one of the best decisions for our family. We are so happy with the attention, care, and dedication Ms. Celly gives to the children. The classroom is always clean, organized, and welcoming. One of the things we appreciate most is how much effort she puts into teaching and celebrating different festivals with the kids, while also exposing them to different cultures, ethnicities, and geography in such a thoughtful way. We have seen so much positive growth in our son since he started here. He has become much more confident with public speaking (thanks to show-and-tell), has developed a real interest in reading, can spell his name, and is learning new concepts so quickly, from shapes and numbers to letters and beyond. We also love how much focus there is on life skills and independence. He has learned to do so many things on his own, while also being taught the importance of kindness, sharing, and respect for others. This preschool feels so well-rounded, nurturing, and wholesome. Most importantly, our son genuinely loves going to school every day. We highly recommend Little Busy Bees Montessori.

Definitely recommend this place for your kids. The place is very well organized and clean. We see a…read morelot of behavioral changes in a good way. Ms.Chelly engages the kids so much that they enjoy being there.

Royal Kids Preschool - An Outstanding Experience!…read more As the parent of a two-year-old, I couldn't be happier with our experience at **Royal Kids Preschool**. Finding the right place for such a young child is stressful, but Royal Kids has truly exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we enrolled, the love and dedication of the **teachers** have been remarkable. They are genuinely warm, patient, and engaging. My child rushes into the classroom every morning, which is the best indicator of a safe and happy environment. The **curriculum** is thoughtfully designed--it's much more than just play! They strike the perfect balance between fun, creative activities and intentional learning. I am constantly impressed by the **education** my child is receiving; they are developing crucial social, language, and motor skills through structured play and discovery. If you are looking for a preschool that provides a loving, structured, and enriching environment, look no further than Royal Kids. Highly recommended!

This preschool should not be accepting children. They do not have enough transparency or any…read moreintegrity when it comes to parents and their kids. After requesting a list of days that they are closed during the year, as it differed from the dates they disclosed during the time of enrollment, they terminated my baby's enrollment. Instead of just providing the dates, they gaslit me stating that I was the only parent who inquired about specific dates. One, I don't care what any other parent does with their kid, that has nothing to do with me and mine. Two, that is just not true, as my baby's teacher told me that she overheard the director explaining to several parents about the excessive and random dates that they are closed. In the contract, they state they are closed from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day, that's reasonable. But in reality they are closed from the 19th through New Year's Day. They give parents three weeks notice of these non-contracted closures. They also close the school during the week to clean the school, instead of just cleaning or hiring cleaners every weekend like most other preschools and daycare centers. As these "cleaning closures" are few and far between, I also inquired about how often they were cleaning the school as they claim to be very "clean environment" focused during the tour. I doubt they clean regularly as my child was consistently sick. Literally, after she got over one sickness she was right back sick with something else. It also needs to be noted that they have an abundance of cameras outside of the school but absolutely zero inside. Parents are not allowed in to see their kid's class (only during the tour), they force pick up and drop off outside. It's crazy that my baby was only there for less than three months. They clearly realized I was not the parent to just lay down and go for whatever when it comes to my children. I'll proudly be as disruptive as I need to be behind my kids, as any mother should be. Way too secretive to be caring for people's children and they need to be watched more closely by the parents who still have children attending.

We absolutely love Miss Lisa at Monte Vista Montessori! She welcomed our sweet little handful with…read moresuch grace, patience, and kindness. From day one, she made us feel confident in her skills as a teacher, and our son thrived under her care. He was always excited to go to preschool and truly LOVED all of his teachers. The school itself is exceptionally clean, well-organized, and provides a warm, nurturing environment. You can feel how much thought and heart goes into everything they do. We attended for two wonderful years and only wish Miss Lisa would open an entire elementary program so we could continue our journey with her. We couldn't recommend Monte Vista Montessori more highly--it's a true gem!

Miss lisa was great with our daughter, she learned alot with the one year she was there. She also…read morehelped fully potty trained her. She provided great feedback during parent reacher meeting and evaluation. Our daughter still talks about her teacher. Thank you miss lisa!

My kid started going here from 14 months old. The mom-guilt I had for sending him this early to a…read moredaycare was something beyond what I can put in words. Then we met with Ms. Isha. This was the first and only day care we met with because she was so convincing, kind, confident and more importantly a mom herself. She assured us our kid would be in good hands and she was right. Our kid looks forward to go here every morning and smiles every time we talk about Ms.Isha or Ms.Anna. The facility is very neat, homely and yet engaging. They have clean schedules and good hours. They are very prompt with updates and have a lot of activities. They are flexible and good with kids during their on-boarding rough days which gives them time to adjust to a new normal. They provide 2 snacks and a lunch. Located in a very good neighborhood. Overall, Ms.Isha and Ms.Anna make a great team. It's been almost 4 months since our kid goes to them and it's been a great experience. So happy to be writing this review for anyone who might find it useful.

It's a wonderful feeling to see your child progress. That's exactly what Miss Ana and Miss Isha…read morewill ensure. My kid had a great time here. His learning grew exponentially when we started sending him here when he was 2.5 years old. They regularly do worksheets just like other Montessori based schools do and lot of fun activities like coloring, drawing etc. My kid is a little tough kid when it comes to eating. Miss Ana always dealt with him patiently and ensured that he is well fed and sometimes she would even feed him if he is not eating. They even allowed us to send food from home for few days. That was really helpful. Later he improved and started eating there. We would highly recommend this daycare to anyone around this area. You don't have to think twice!