Reeks of expired mayonnaise and tomato vapes(the cool, sly new fad). Also there are a lot of emo…read morepeople wich i dont lik

Excellent teachers and challenging AP classes that ready the kids for college. Located downtown…read moreAlameda in a beautiful historical building

My son went to Rising Star for Pre-K and Kindergarten and had Ms. Kim as his head teacher both…read moreyears. He needed more of a challenge than he was getting at his preschool. Rising Star was a breath of fresh air with all the individualized attention, care and love Ms. Kim, Ms. Jayita and Ms. Sarah provided to each child. I felt that Ms. Kim really saw and appreciated my son and shared insights with us that came from patiently trying to understand him and not punish him when challenges arose. My son is very interested teaching others about dinosaurs and she gave him opportunities to build on that interest and strength which further gave him confidence and pride in his work. It's a very structured environment, while still having the flexibility to meet students' interests and needs. Rising Star was a true blessing in our lives, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a great education for their child.

We love this preschool - its creative programming (academics, playtime, gardening), its beautiful…read morebuilding, and especially its dedicated staff and teachers. They also have regular fun holidays and special events that are meticulously planned and just so warm and quirky. Both of my kids attended Rising Star and we feel incredibly lucky to have done so.

It's Dec 2024, and they just tore down the three story main building of Will C Wood School. The…read morecafeteria and shop will remain. Why? A committee decided the best way to modernize our old school would be to tear it down and start over again. The running track will become the new football field for Alameda High School. Us alumni will still have our memories.

If you want an education, this place is decent. The students, however? You're almost entirely…read morecooked at that point. Bullies are almost everywhere.

Wonderful preschool! I sent my oldest here and my youngest just started in the fall. The staff is…read moreextremely well qualified. The location is safe and secluded, with an awesome outdoor play space. It's a great blend of academic preparation for elementary school with a more creative play based approach. The owner is a pediatric expert, I always feel incredibly safe sending my little ones there. The director, Kristyn, is very responsive and even went to the school over 30 years ago!

My daughter went here and we absolutely loved it. Caring and attentive teachers (you can't beat the…read moreteacher to student ratio), clean classrooms, creative play based instruction, and most importantly, proving an environment where my shy daughter felt safe. We took her out of Rising Start and placed her here and cannot be any happier with our decision. Side note, my daughter was well prepared for Kindergarten after attending Seedling.

I wanted to take the time to write an updated review of Alameda Bayfarm Academy, as we continue to…read morebe over the moon about having our two girls at this school. Their teachers are wonderful, patient, kind, engaging and on top of all of that, they have a very good understanding of early childhood development--I have learned so much from the teachers and how they work through things with the kids and help them to grow! My girls are so happy here. On the weekend, they ask about their teachers and wish they could see them. We go through the days of the weekend to help our oldest daughter understand it will be two more days before they see their teachers, school, and friends! The children go to the park and the library on a very regular basis, they do art activities, have circle time, learn their letters and my oldest knows how to count to ten plus in Chinese as well as sing several lovely songs. The teachers continue to have the same enthusiasm as when my girls first started at the school. I still receive photos and narrative updates every day. It is simply wonderful! When you are a working parent, it is very hard to leave your little ones, but it makes it easier when you know they are engaged and thriving during the day, learning how to be good people in this big world! Thanks Alameda Bayfarm Academy!

Our 2.5 year old has been with Bayfarm Preschool/ Alameda Bayfarm Academy for 14 months. In this…read moretime her social, emotional, intellectual, motor and language skills have excelled exceptionally. The staff here is an extension of our family, offering a warm and safe environment while promoting learning and fun. Our child has never once been resistant or hesitant to arrive at school every morning. The teachers are all attentive to the children- of all ages and stages of development. They regularly attend child development workshops and courses. They keep the parents updated on the latest research of childhood development as well. The home based facility is very well designed, clean, and offers a variety of activities for the children. Couldn't be happier with our childcare choice.

i called them to ask about my child, and they were like 'oh, you have to come to the school' and i…read morecame to the school, and they said i had to have an appointment. I just wanted to see how my kid was doing. they are so rude and they should be banned, or atleast the teachers should be fired. My daughter came home one day crying because she had been talking in P.E, and the teacher started fat shaming her and being hecka rude. my son also had a friend who this happened to, and it's not ok, and this school should be different. the other schools(my kids went to Otis)in the district are fine, but Lincoln? No way. my poor kids were also bullied by the other kids. My son came home once complaining that kids were saying some pretty questionable stuff(the f word, the s word, etc.), and the fact that the teachers are exposing poor 11-14 year olds with this language is not cool.

horrible, some very unfriendly teachers, some of the administration was horrible and rude with me…read more Was called a liar multiple times despite not lying, never got an apology.

Great school, my kid went there this year, she is way happier than in TTP…read more THanks Horizons doing the job right!

This organization has discriminatory and racist practices and is ONLY focused on making money…read more I was interested in enrolling my daughter and explained to them that I receive support with day care tuition through a day care assistance program which I'm so thankful for. I was told that they work with these types of programs but require a FULL MONTH of tuition for a "deposit" up front directly from the family. Which was very perplexingly to me has I have never heard of this kind of practice. The program I work with well pay my daughter's tuition but not this "deposit" that is required. I am a one income house hold and don't have a access to give them $2,000 upfront for a "deposit" for DAY CARE! This is a practice that this organization use to keep families receiving government assistance out of their program. This practice is very discriminatory and is obviously a way for Bright Horizons to ensure that only families with money attend their school. If you look at their Instagram page there are very very few diverse students on their page and the teachers that are featured are obviously there so they can look like they have diversity which they do not. These discriminatory practices are what so many black and brown families who want quality care and education continually face. It is really unfair and boarding unethical in my opinion. I have the means to pay for day care through my assistance program but my daughter is being denied entry because I can not afford a $2,000 deposit. A deposit that I'm sure this company that makes millions of dollars does not need upfront. The economic and racial discriminatory issues here are obvious and the focus on money and greed are as well. They CRAM kids in rooms so they can get as much money as they can. This is the first time as a black woman I have felt discriminated in such a major and obvious way.

I rarely leave reviews, but my experience at Encinal has been frustrating enough to deserve one…read more Honestly, this school has been a huge letdown. Most of the teachers come across as rude or just completely uninterested in actually helping students. Instead of encouraging learning, they seem more focused on enforcing pointless rules and making school feel like a punishment. Communication is poor, support is nearly nonexistent, and it feels like no one really listens to students or takes their concerns seriously. It's hard to feel motivated in an environment where you're constantly talked down to or ignored. If you're looking for a positive, respectful, or even just functional school experience -- I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

I just recently went to my 30th high school reunion. What can I say about ENCINAL HIGH?…read more Well....not much. I went back for a school tour, and the school needs a paint job. But I did get a diploma there. I did meet alot of odd characters there. And for those who remember '' The Logs'' .....I sat there and never smoked a cigarette. For one day, with my buddies.....I was cool. Steve D. .....CLASS OF 77