I can't say enough great things about this school. All of my kids attended here for preschool and…read moreTK. The teachers are wonderful and we really wanted a play-based program. You can't beat the outdoor space along with chickens. This is a co-op so you will volunteer more than a traditional drop off preschool, but you will build a community of like-minded families. I have made life-long friends here and after having kids, making friends can be tough. I loved getting to know the kids in the class and my own kids loved having me there with them.

I tried visiting their afternoon playtime to meet the teachers a couple of times before signing up…read more One time I signed up, showed up, and was turned away at the door because they didn't have enough sign ups to host the play time that night. A phone call or email letting me know that ahead of time would've been nice, because I had loaded my two kids in the car and my husband left work early to be there since they requested to meet both parents during the playgroup. The next time, same thing. I later found out that I can't bring my younger baby during my volunteer hours, which are required every other week. If my son were to attend. So in the long run, it really doesn't work if you have more than one child anyway. That information would've been helpful before I rearranged our lives to accommodate the school twice.

My son has attended Learn and Play for the past two years. In that time, I have been very impressed…read morewith how much the staff (office and classroom) cares for the children. The teachers have a positive attitude and clearly love what they do! There is also a real community within the school. Teachers introduce parents whose children play together often, and the school offers a number of fun parent events throughout the year. It's so fun when my son comes home singing a new song, talking about letters, and even using positive self talk that he's learned in school. Unfortunately we moved and this location no longer works for our family. We will miss Learn and Play!

We have had a wonderful time at learn and play! Our son is thriving and learning something new…read moreevery day. I am so grateful to the teachers and staff for creating such a creative and fun environment for our kiddo.

My family and I LOVE Center of Gravity!!! It was a wonderful time of learning and growth for my…read moreson, as parents, and as a community. The teachers are so supportive and nurturing teaching the kids life long skills and beliefs in unique, innovative, and fun ways that have stayed put throughout the years. So much of who my kid is now is shaped by his early experiences with the COG teachers and staff (& families) and those abilities and skills are still very much a part of who he is! His commitment to caring for others, not because he should, but because that's his civic duty. His awareness for justice and injustice are due to the child-appropriate conversations that take place in class and followed up at home (with tons of resources from the school.) His ability to communicate, create, design, be an empath etc. are all things he learned at COG. We picked COG because of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and its STEAM-focused and child-centered instruction. We stayed for it amazing community of parents and teachers. COG isn't like everywhere else, and its not for everyone. Families who choose COG and stay at COG are intentional about a space that matches their own beliefs and values. Ask about how they approach holidays, birthdays, current events, etc - it's truly unlike most places, and if it resonates with how you value those things, then COG is a place to consider. I feel like we've met lifelong friends because of the shared belief systems and values, which is an added benefit to being a COG alum. Do yourself a favor and attend a tour when researching preschools, and you will immediately "feel" the difference. Look at the walls and see the uniqueness of the activities, projects, and themes selected by the students through meticulous planning and coordination . Listen (truly) to what's being said by the kids as they engage with one another and in community. Spend a moment and put yourself in the mindset of a kid experiencing choice, exploration, and curiosity in TRUE fashion. Ask about the "dailies" which are an epic insight into what your kid does all day, similar to a "Day in the Life of a kid."

Both of our kids have gone through Center of Gravity, and we couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. From the very beginning, we felt totally at home. The teachers are warm, caring, and incredibly thoughtful. They truly know and value each child. The school is mission-driven in everything they do. Our kids came home every day excited to share what they were learning and doing, and as parents we receive a daily slide-deck of photos and notes on what the kids did that day. It's quite impressive! We've also really appreciated the parent education support, especially around the Kindergarten transition. It helped us feel informed and supported during a big change. Communication is another big strength. The monthly emails are clear and detailed, with updates on classroom activities, school-wide events, and helpful resources. Extras like art, music, Spanish, Capoeira, and nutritious meals (included) make the experience feel well-rounded and intentional. Center of Gravity is more than a preschool. It's a caring, connected community that has given our kids a wonderful start. We're so grateful to be part of it!

This message is you Sharon the owner. I've reached out to you several times to find a resolution…read moreover our daughter's situation regarding Ms. Julie whom no longer is with you. She was fired! Not for just our experience but for several other families with children with IEP and special needs. Now I don't know how the school treats students currently with specific needs, but I do know that me being public about our situation opened the doors of many families to come forward with their negative experience. I went as far the legal route and you and your team didn't even acknowledge the letter received that was required to be signed via delivery. Your generic message to everyone's negative review goes so far and shows sooooooo clearly of whom you are as an individual and what you care about regarding the appearance of your school. I haven't dropped my anger with what our daughter went through and hearing what other families endured makes me so upset. I'm a huge IEP advocate and what that specific teacher did and how the school treated the situation was completely unprofessional and heartless.

Thank you Empire for taking care of my little one! Shoutout to Ms. Lin, Ms. Rosalie, and Ms. Seema…read more Teachers here are kind and vigilant, facilities are clean, and there is a good mix of playing and learning in the curriculum. My child has grown to be independent, eager to learn, and considerate of others. By the end of our stay at Empire, he was well prepared for school. If my testament isn't enough, here is a message from his kindergarten teacher after the first week of school: "[Child's name] has been doing great in class the last three days- outstanding behavior on the carpet (listening, engaged, respectful), doing great work independently, and being kind to others. Keep it up!"

My daughter attended Kidz Planet in Concord for about a year and a half, and my wife and I couldn't…read morehave been happier with the experience. She would come home every day singing new songs and excitedly sharing the games she had learned at school. As first-time parents navigating the daycare world, we couldn't have asked for a better place than Kidz Planet. Celia and the team were nothing short of amazing. One thing that really stood out was their communication system. Whether it was for security updates or general news, their consistent updates and the photos they shared were incredible. It made us feel so connected to her day--we'd review the photos together and talk about everything she did. The level of detail and care in their communication was truly unmatched. Thank you again to the entire Kidz Planet team. Our daughter misses you all so much!

Kidz Planet has given us the most amazing teachers and school program we could have ever imagined…read more Both of our daughters grew up here and were nurtured every step of the way. We developed lifelong relationships with the teachers, whose dedication and love shaped our children into the wonderful, smart girls they are today. For the past five years, Kidz Planet has provided inclusive, fun, and enriching environments that foster young minds and warmly welcome families. I feel incredibly fortunate to have experienced early childhood development for our girls with such a passionate and caring team of educators.

Our children have been attending for 4 years. We love the teachers and the attention and care they…read moregive to every child. Their community events are especially fun. Would recommend to anyone looking for daycare in this area

If you are looking for a daycare or PreK class, look no further. My son is in his final months of…read morePreK before embarking to Kindergarten in the Fall. He has loved his time at Stepping Stones since he was 2 years old. He has made great friends, learned so much & has a blast. All the teachers are amazing and so helpful. Ms. Francie and Ms. Lydia have been wonderful and are great communicators with updates and reminders. I also have a now 1st grader who attended for 2 years, and she loves picking up her little brother so she can go hug all the teachers & see what crafts are set up in the classrooms. PreK has special visits with the Carlton Senior Living next door, which my daughter loved participating in. The visits have continued with my sons class this year. We have never regretted our choice in sending our kids to Stepping Stones.

Honestly this is the best daycare/montessori in the TriVally area. We toured dozens of daycares and…read moreFountainhead was the cleanest and most organized. When we did the tour at Fountainhead, the kids were so calm and the environment was peaceful. My wife and I are so happy that our son loves this school. We are pretty protective parents...He was the youngest of his class (2.5yrs) and the older kids help him a lot. He started early this year and his language skills has improved so much. We enrolled him for 2027 and hope to enroll his little brother at 1.5 years. Highly recommend!

All of the teachers here are great! We chose this school specifically for their mandarin immersion…read moreprogram, but my child has thrived in all areas. The facilities are well maintained and conducive to their learning.

Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Preschool has been absolutely excellent for our daughter…read more She always tells us "I like preschool!" There are many things that she tells us she does not like, so we know she is telling the truth :) Sarah Smith, the director, is fantastic, the facilities are in good shape and cared for, and we really like all of the many teachers our daughter has had over the past couple of years. We highly recommend the preschool to other Pleasant Hill parents :)

Pleasant Hill Rec Preschool exceeded our expectations! My husband and I originally chose PHR…read morebecause of the part time hours and their new and clean facility! It was clear when our son started school it would only get better and better! The school director (Miss Sarah) is wonderful and is always open for conversation. She creates fun activities for the kids! I was also EXTREMELY impressed with their curriculum for the students. Miss Rebecca and Miss Katie were the sweetest teachers welcoming kids with a hug and a "hi friends" every day! Not only are they warm and inviting which is great when you have a 4 year old going to school for the first time, but they also focused on how the kids treat one another and put an emphasis on making good choices. We will forever be grateful for our year at PHR!

My child attended CiL for a little over a year before going to kindergarten and during a trying…read moretime for the site as there was not only Covid in full force, with a population not eligible for vaccines, but the nonprofit which runs the school was about to embark on a large renovation/building project at the site. We had a great experience with the teachers and really appreciated the safety focus they had for the kids. Though we didnt get to benefit from it, I really like the association with the Choice in Aging senior services next door and could see that being a real plus for everyone in the future when things calm down. They have moved the preschool to a different area of the site temporarily to prepare for a multiphase construction and it looks really nice. The site will benefit from wholesale renovation as it is aged. I went 4 stars because of things independent of the care of the kids, basically the administrative aspects (pricing, planning, communication, etc) were frustrating. I would not hesitate to send my child there again but be prepared to have some frustrating moments.

We really love this school. It's a real gem…read more We had our daughter in a different school and after a year, we decided to just look around to see what else was out there. We knew this was our school just when we visited. Our daughter loved it so much she cried when we left. The teachers, Ms. Jan, Ms. Christine, Ms. Sharyn, and Ms. Manya are all amazing and have been there forever. Many of the teachers have sent their own kids there. The classes are so calm and organized and our daughter is just thriving. She has learned so much - she's coming home singing songs in Spanish and talking about map activities they are doing. She loves to play circle time with her teddies. Ms. Gina, the director, is so on it and clearly loves the kids. She's very responsive and organized. They just moved into a brand new addition to the building which is beautiful. It is well-thought out and impressively organized. They are also really COVID conscious which I've super appreciated. We feel so grateful we found this place. It's made all of our lives so much better. Couldn't recommend more.

We could not be more happy with our little one growing up at Tara's daycare since she was 5 months…read moreold. Finding Pure & Simple was a Godsend. From day one, Tara worked closely with us in developing our daughter's physical, emotional and communicative skillsets. We were often amazed at new skills our little girl would exhibit, without us having taught her. You can tell Tara really loves and cares about each of her kiddos. We felt so safe with her at Tara's home, with plenty of of indoor/outdoor space for a little one to explore and feel comfortable in. Her homecare is so much better than a corporate daycare- same primary caregiver (vs shifts) and small teacher to student ratio (vs many to one). I also believe it was better than us getting a nanny. It gave ourselves space while we knew she was safe, sound and growing happily at Tara's. She also worked tirelessly with us when our baby was going through eczema and allergy issues. Our daughter often times says Ms Tara when we put her in the stroller (that is how we walk her to daycare). Tara has helped us raise her to be a polite, sweet little girl- teaching her all the crucial skills needed to lay a strong foundation. Because of Tara, she was ready for preschool right at 2 years old.

We love Miss Tara! My son was under Miss Tara's care from 7 months-18 months and he absolutely…read moreadored her. Tara made the transition easy and kept my mama mind at ease with photos and updates. Tara was super easy to communicate with and was very responsive. My son absolutely thrived under her care. She set such a good foundation for meal times, naps and communication (she even teaches some sign language!). I really appreciated how transparent and thorough she was when giving me a daily recap of his day. The time they spent outside was a huge plus for me. Her space is small, but so clean and organized. My son felt right at home. He was happy as could be at both drop off and pick up. The one-on-one care she provides for the kids is unmatched. I always considered Miss Tara as a co-parent and she really helped me personally as a first time mom. It's clear that Tara really loves the children that she cares for and I am so grateful for the time we got to spend with her!