I'll admit, when our home school district first recommended placing my child at PHS, I was very…read morereluctant. I read some reviews online that were, frankly, horrifying. So with a lot of reservations and misgivings, I set up an appointment to tour the school and meet with staff. My initial, still somewhat skeptical reaction to the visit was that it "wasn't as bad as I expected." His shadowing days were rather mixed. The first day, a Wednesday, was "awful" according to him and he got in the car crying and refused to ever go back. But after a cooling off period, I got him to try again on Monday and he had a wonderful day and told me how much he loved it. That was six months ago (give or take) and my son has now been enrolled since the summer program in 2022. He is doing so well both academically but also in his behavior. I believe two things are the overwhelming contributors to this: 1) his class is quite small and he is finally getting the attention he craves (that has often prompted inappropriate attention-seeking behaviors in the past). 2) Negative behavior doesn't give him a free pass to go home for 2-3 days or a week (with a suspension). In addition to these, he is also rewarded, praised, and recognized (attention, attention, attention!) for good behavior. Importantly, he is gaining much-needed confidence and learning to ENJOY school. He also tells me that it is so nice to feel like his classmates "get" him. His teacher, Miss Kathy has done amazing work with him and is a great communicator with the parents as well. The other staff are wonderful as well. In particular, the Dean of Students, Mr. Wallace is deeply engaged and puts his whole heart into connecting with students and improving the school and its programs. I am so glad that I overcame my initial reservations (and my son's!) so that he's a chance to learn to be a better student and have a positive school experience.

wish I could give this school zero stars. My child's behavior did not improve, and we felt the…read moreschool was not honest or supportive. The elementary school pressured us to enroll him, but it seemed they ultimately wanted to push him out rather than provide the help he needed. My child was hit by other students, staff handled him roughly, and he was yelled at. Once you remove your child from public school, getting them enrolled again can be extremely difficult. We also felt that some staff members were disrespectful and dishonest. Based on our experience, I strongly recommend exploring other options before enrolling your child here. Don't do it you will regret it !

My kids have been going here for over a year now and we are happy with the results. We have tutors…read morefor math and ELA and they are all very supportive. TM offered free assessments for placement when we first came in. Programs were then individualized according to the kid's level. Scheduling is very easy. I recommend TM for anyone looking for quality 1-1 tutoring.

Incredible humans work here. Such a diverse and caring, intelligent and compassionate group. We…read moreare incredibly fortunate to find Thriving Minds Learning Center for our kids. Thank you!!!

Kristen Petrick has been an amazing blessing to my son Christian. When Christian was diagnosed with…read moreautism I was a bit lost didn't know where to start and I'm so grateful for Kristen becuase she went above and beyond and built a strong bond with Christian. Thanks to her leadership and her passion and dedication Christian was able to work on his goals and he met them. From non verbal my son qualified for to be on mainstream and I don't know where Christian would be today if he wasn't for Kristen and her team. Thank you for your patience and your kindness. Highly recommend Kristen !

I am an OT from Germany working with Kristen for almost 2 years now and she is incredible in her…read morejob. She loves what she is doing and gives all her efforts to the kids. Together we taught a 6-year-old boy with Autism how to ride a bike and how to tie his shoes. He is also able to prepare his own little snacks and meals now, f.e. he can make his own PBJ Sandwich. He is able to write his name and all the letters of the alphabet, since Kristen worked with him on these tasks. I learned a lot from her as well. She showed me how to deal with the behaviors and tantrums and she showed me how easy it is to work and to teach new skills during the day. I love that she works on chores, dressing and all the things that make life for the kids easier and more independent. She is well organized and always thinks two steps ahead.

We have had the absolute privilege of having Sharlyn from Chatterbox Speech Therapy as my son's…read moreSpeech therapist. He was diagnosed with Autism at age 1.5 and Sharlyn has been working with him for the past 2 years.She is a complete professional, courteous, energetic and super knowledgable about all things Autism and speech related. She was the first person who told us that our son has Apraxia in addition to his Autism diagnosis and she has been diligently working with him to help him overcome his challenges. We have gone from having a completely nonverbal child with no expressive or receptive language to a happy, curious, chatty 3.5 year old who has a huge vocabulary, understands most of what we say and has recently started using 2-5 word phrases and sentences!! Sharlyn is always happy to answer all your questions and go the extra mile to help your child - she has helped us with IEP meetings, social stories and generally been a great resource. She is great with kids and also with giving us ideas and tips on how to generalize strategies to the home environment. If you have a child with any kind of speech or articulation issues, we highly recommend Sharlyn and Chatterbox Speech therapy!

Sharlyn has been working with my little girl for about a year now. She is an amazing speech…read moretherapist. She makes speech both fun and productive! My daughter's speech and articulation skills have improved tremendously since working with Sharlyn. It's such an added bonus that she does her therapy in our home. It gives me a chance to get some things done around the house while also overhearing the sessions! I highly recommend Sharlyn and Chatterbox speech therapy!

Little Sonshine Schoolhouse has been a blessing and treasure to our family. My twins are currently…read morein LSS Preschool and they enjoy going to school every day. They have made so many friends and love all their teachers. All of the teachers and staff have been so wonderful and accommodating. We truly feel that our children are loved , safe, and cared for. As a teacher myself, I have been more than impressed with the amount of curriculum my children have been exposed to and learned this school year. They have learned their numbers, letters, phonics, and so many lifelong learning skills all before age four. I have also noticed so many new wonderful behaviors my twins have picked up from attending LSS such as praying or thanking me for the food before they eat, using manners, sharing, and just deeply caring for others around them. We have made so many great friends here as well. Without any doubt, I highly recommend Little Sonshine for anyone looking for a Preschool, PK, TK, or Kindergarten for their little ones and desire a school that not only educates the whole child, but teaches them to be compassionate to others too. You will enjoy the annual Christmas Program, Fall and Spring Photos, Bike-a-thon, Mother's Day Tea, and Father's Day Donuts, Graduation, and many other events. As parents we also receive weekly feedback from the teachers and monthly newsletters. The teachers are ver approachable and respond to your needs and questions immediately. I feel like I gained a community of friends and family from LSS. Little Sonshine Schoolhouse will always hold a special place in my family's hearts forever.

The most kind and gentle loving school that builds a foundation for a lifetime…read more My daughter is excited to go to school everyday. Fair prices, bible incorporated, and location are 5 stars for us. I didn't think twice about signing my child up. Miss Izzy became family this year, my daughter would come talking about everything she learned. The one on one attention she got to help thrive was amazing. Summer school is also perfect! She would rather go to school then stay home and play all day. We were so lucky to find this gem, and I will recommend to everyone.

Leigh was truly a game-changer for our IEP triennial meeting. It was the first IEP meeting that was…read morea collaborative effort, and didn't feel like we were on oppositional sides with the IEP team. She really set the tone from the beginning and signaled collaboration. She also held the team accountable to how they wrote IEP goals and made sure they truly supported our kiddo. For once, we finally got most of the supports our child needs, but it also felt effortless because Leigh is such an incredible IEP family coach and professional. A Million Stars, if I could give them. She made all the difference for our child.

Taylor is the best special education advocate l've ever worked with. She is kind, compassionate and…read morepatient. Not to mention so incredibly knowledgeable. She made it feel easy and doable to navigate the San Jose Ca school system for my son. She's the person you want on your side in IEP meetings . Thank you Taylor!

Santa Teresa has a really good community! Parents and teachers really care about the school.read more

Very un pleased with the service here. The staff is very rude and the Principal seemed to be a bit…read morerude and racist, I do not recommend to bring your children here.

My son recently graduated after attending Old Orchard from K-8th grade. He and his classmates…read morebenefitted from teachers who challenged them, a culture of excellence, and a diverse, tight-knit community where students felt comfortable bringing their whole self to school. Very different than what I remember from my large, public middle school experience! He and his classmates were all accepted to their top choice high schools with placement in honors and advanced classes, and I have no doubt that they're all very well prepared to succeed in high school and beyond. We loved everything about the Old Orchard experience from the school's seamless response to Covid, the inclusive sports program, investment in arts and language, and diligent preparation for high school admissions process.

My two daughters have attended OOS, and we love it! I want to say a big thanks to the…read moreadministration, they are just great! Any concerns or questions which we ever addressed to them were always resolved. No matter what question we had, we always saw friendly staff which is open, ready to help, and resolve any situation in the best way. Academics are great, which is big deal for us. After OOS, kids attend highly selective high schools, and doing great at rigorous classes; which is again a great compliment to OOS teachers for good preparation. OOS does a great job at helping their 8th grade students with the high school admission process. The school community is wonderful, great families, many of which became our close friends. The classes are small, allowing each student to grow. There are always lots of opportunities for parents to be actively involved in school life, but it is not mandatory if your busy life does not allow you to do it. Highly recommended this school!

To all the parents raising a child with a neurodivergent brain: I know it's hard to trust the…read moreprocess, but take it from this mom: "trust the process." I know how exhausting it can be. The endless research, appointments, teacher conferences, and constant questions about how to best support your child and help them reach their full potential. I've sat through countless meetings where I was told my child was too wiggly, too silly, or not meeting expectations. I've experienced the heartbreak of camps, sports, and social situations that didn't always work out as planned. My son, Ben, has always been a foot taller than his peers, and as many parents of taller children know, people often expect maturity that doesn't necessarily match their age or developmental stage. One of Ben's biggest struggles has been tunnel vision, Executive functioning skills, and maturity. Today marks a huge milestone: Ben has officially graduated from Occupational Therapy. This accomplishment didn't happen overnight. It took years of hard work, patience, consistency, and guidance. Mrs. Alex and Mrs. Hannah have been instrumental in helping Ben develop the skills, confidence, and self-awareness he needed to grow into the amazing young man he is becoming. They met him where he was, celebrated his strengths, and gave him the tools to succeed in a way that worked for him. I would also like to thank April in the back office. From scheduling appointments to helping our family navigate the logistics over the years, she was always kind, welcoming, and supportive. The little things matter, and her warmth and care helped make every visit a positive experience. Watching Ben grow and mature has been one of the greatest joys of my life, and I truly couldn't have done it without this incredible team. Their dedication, compassion, expertise, and belief in my son made all the difference. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Mrs. Alex, Mrs. Hannah, and April. You have all played an important role in Ben's journey, and our family will be forever grateful.

Such a fun and welcoming place for kids! The environment is playful, supportive, and truly built…read morewith kids in mind. They offer wonderful events for the community and go above and beyond to make every child feel seen and celebrated. The OT services are thoughtful, individualized, and neurodiversity-affirming. It's clear the team truly understands and values each child's unique strengths.