My daughter attended Challenge School for one year from 2 to 3 yrs old (from Caterpillar to Ladybug…read moreclass). From the very first day, the teachers and staff have shown incredible love, patience, and dedication to the kids. My daughter looked forward to going to school every day, and we can see how happy she is and how much she has developed both academically and socially. The curriculum with the mandarin immersion and a variety of cultural celebrations are another highlight. We are incredibly grateful to all the teachers for making her such a positive and meaningful pre-school experience. We highly recommend Challenge school San Mateo Campus to any parent looking for a place where their child will be loved, supported, and inspired to learn. We have to say goodbye due to the relocation, but will always remember the warmth and love at Challenge. Thank you for making the preschool feel like a second home.

We were looking for a mandarin immersion program and toured a few options in the Peninsula area. In…read morethe end, we chose Challenge School for their efforts in maintaining accreditation (NAEYC and WASC), their balanced curriculum, the friendly environment, and good experiences from other parents. From the tour, the facility felt clean, safe and I felt comfortable with the staff as they seemed attentive, experienced, and committed. At first I was nervous to transition my oldest (2 yrs old at the time, now 3.5 yrs) as we don't speak any mandarin at home. However we were so surprised at how much he has learned and developed as he transitioned from Caterpillar to Ladybug and now to Butterfly Class. He is always excited to head to preschool and happily talks about his day after pick-up. The projects and activities in each class are age appropriate and meaningful and I appreciate how we get frequent updates with clear communication from the teachers in each class. I also love that they prepare Chinese and American holiday events at this age. Now our youngest (1.5 yrs old) started in the Caterpillar class and she has adjusted so well! I am so glad we chose to have our kids attend Challenge School for the peace of mind knowing that they're in great care while we are at work. All of the Caterpillar, Ladybug, and Butterfly teachers are wonderful, dedicated, and sincere with their class and most importantly, we can tell our kids have fun and are happy there. I highly recommend this location for a mandarin immersion preschool!

My wife and I are so grateful for Highland! Our son transitioned to Highland a couple months ago…read moreand even in that short period of time we've seen such growth. He comes home happy and excited for school. We not only appreciate their philosophy in discipline (which is a positive redirecting approach) and teaching but their creative curriculum and the overall love they have for each student. We look forward to their daily and weekly updates in person, on their app and email. The teachers are warm and kind. We highly recommend Highland for any parent looking for an amazing preschool!

We submitted an application at the beginning of the year and never heard back from them, even after…read morefollowing up multiple times to request updates. If you charge an application fee you should at least grant us the courtesy of calling us and letting us know that our application was not accepted. Thankfully we were able to find daycare for our daughter elsewhere.

We have loved our years at Kinder Academy, where both my sons graduated (one in 2021, and one in…read more2025). They have learned so much about how to be friends, have joy in learning, and have had so many special performances, experiences, and memories while there -- all while developing a strong educational foundation that has served them well into elementary school. The teachers are so patient and kind, and the program is incredibly well organized and thoughtful. Teachers, teachers, thanks so much! We will miss you very much! xo

My child just graduated from Kinder Academy Montessori, and I couldn't be any happier with her…read moreprogress. We only attended for one year, but in that year I've witnessed tremendous growth in her academically and socially. She is happy, confident, reading at a 1st grade level at the age of 5, and has lots of friends. I was especially impressed to see how KAM transitioned in new teachers. Two long-time teachers were retiring, and they brought in new teachers for 6 months prior to the veteran teachers retiring, so they could learn the school's rhythms and also the children had plenty of time to get used to the new teachers. Between my kids, this is the 4th preschool they've attended and KAM handled this transition the best I've ever seen. I recognize that a transition like this is very costly from a financial perspective but it is honestly the best and most healthy option for the students. I feel so grateful for a supportive, nurturing, and loving community that puts the students first. I give KAM my highest recommendation.

We couldn't be happier with our experience in the infant class at this daycare. From the very first…read moreday, every single teacher and staff member we've interacted with has been incredibly welcoming, kind, and genuinely caring. It means so much to us that they remember not just our son's name, but our whole family--it truly creates a sense of belonging. Most importantly, they treat our son like one of their own. The level of love, attention, and care they provide every day gives us complete peace of mind. Beyond that, they've played such an important role in his growth and development. They helped him establish a solid nap schedule, supported his transition to solid foods, and consistently create a nurturing, enriching environment filled with thoughtful activities that encourage learning and exploration. We are especially grateful for Ms. Ester, Ms. Zuri, Ms. Mel, Ms. Ione, Ms. Bonnie, and Ms. Kyra. Their dedication, warmth, and genuine affection for the children shine through in everything they do. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of this community and will forever be thankful for the love and care our son receives here.

Sending your child off to be away from home for the first time is a difficult experience for…read moreparents and kids. And finding a daycare center where you can feel confident that your child will be safe, loved, and happy is extremely stressful. I researched and visited numerous daycare centers, but Little Bloom was the only one where I walked out feeling good, feeling confident that my baby would be in the best hands. My son just graduated from Little Bloom and he was very sad to leave all of the friends, and more so the teachers, that he had built an incredible connection with. The school welcomes the whole child, wherever they may be in their development, and also fully welcomes the entire family. Their teachers are amazing, many of them having been there over a decade. The director, Ms Kyra, is so dedicated to making sure child and parents feel comfortable in transitioning to the school, taking time to learn about your child, not rushing you or pushing anything on you. Her door is always open if you want to talk. They truly care about you and your family. They also potty train, which many daycares do not do. Highly recommend!

We absolutely love Safari Kid! The teachers do a great job communicating how the kids days have…read morebeen, and are always kind and friendly. I love the curriculum and my son always comes home talking about different things. Most recently his obsession has been about camels and cactuses. I love that he can learn these facts in an education based environment. The location is alway clean, and the communication is great. The teachers send photos every day including little notes about what the kids have been up to. I have seen a significant improvement in my son's behavior and demeanor since we have been enrolled here. My son comes home every day talking about what Ms.Lupita has said and taught him. We look forward to continuing to learn and grow here!

I cannot recommend Safari Kid enough! The care and attention that the staff provide is truly…read moreexceptional. My preschooler adores Miss Lupita (a total fan), and my toddler cannot get enough of Miss Susana. Every morning, my toddler waves goodbye and runs straight into the arms of his beloved teacher, eager to share about his morning ride (with all the 2-3 words he knows!!). His class teachers are so creative in their approach to teaching littles. As for my preschooler, I have never seen him so excited to go to school. Before Safari Kid, at every daycare (all top-rated on Yelp), our mornings were full of crying and tantrums about why he doesn't want to go or stay at home. Now, he comes home each day bubbling over with stories of the fun things he did and the new things he learned. But what really sets this childcare center apart is the incredible progress both of my children have made since they started attending. Their learning has truly taken off under the guidance of the knowledgeable and caring staff. It's amazing to see how far they've come in such a short amount of time. Thank you Ms. Jocelyn, Ms. Emily, Ms. Tessie, Ms. Sheryl, Ms. Eda, Ms. Kanti, Ms. Manisha and Ms. Jennifer!! We sincerely appreciate Miss Shelly for her leadership, partnership, and guidance with so much patience. Her dedication to creating a warm and nurturing environment for the children is truly remarkable. We do wish the center could start a bit earlier in the day to accommodate parents' office hours, but we understand that the staff have their schedules to manage as well. And it would be a dream come true if the center could start providing lunches - talk about a dream list! However, despite this wishlist, we are still extremely grateful for the amazing care and education that our children receive at this center. The staff truly go above and beyond to create a nurturing and enriching environment for the children. I am honestly stress-free for the first time as a parent regarding childcare! Thank you to the entire team at this childcare center for all that you do! We appreciate you more than words can express.

We love Shu Academy! Before moving to the area, I toured three preschools and ultimately chose Shu…read moreAcademy based on several key factors: a strong bilingual curriculum with native speakers of both languages, a great teacher-to-student ratio, cleanliness and organization, and engaging extra activities--like visits from police officers and garbage collection workers who give fun and educational talks. Over the past seven months, we've seen many upgrades that have made the school even better. The teachers are amazing, and my son transitioned smoothly, falling in love with the school right away. If these qualities are important to you, you won't regret sending your kids here!

Shu Academy has been a wonderful place for our child to learn and grow over the past 2+ years! The…read moreteachers are caring, passionate, attentive, patient, and dedicated. They have creative art and science activities for the kids. It's a great mix of academic, play-based, and project-based style. The academics our child is learning in Pre-K is likely equivalent to Kindergarten or even Grade 1 level! It's bilingual with Mandarin and English, which is a great approach since the kids can learn and practice Mandarin, while being prepared for Kindergarten in English. It also means they hire both English and Mandarin teachers, which enables them to hire the best teachers they can find. Our child did not know Mandarin before joining, and was able to pick it up in less than a year through this immersive environment. The teachers partner with parents on the development of the children and provide useful updates and insights during parent teacher conferences. The location is conveniently near 101. Our child loves going to school every day and made great friends here. If you're looking for a preschool in the San Mateo area with excellent teachers then we highly recommend Shu Academy!

Our daughter started attending Mighty Tiger after they opened up their brand new beautiful facility…read moreoff 26th and Flores a few months ago and she has loved it! Their indoor space has brand new furniture and toys and has so many different stations to keep the kids occupied. The outdoor space is also well crafted with a play structure, sandbox, water tables, magnet and chalk walls. Ruth and Geoff are amazing leaders of the daycare and are so good at communicating with updates and pictures of my child as well as weekly emails sharing about the curriculum and themes of the week. The new teachers, Teachers Guille and Deedee, are amazing and so good with the kids too! Our daughter loves going to school and has quickly made friends and learned a lot. The hours (8-5:30) are great for us working parents and Mighty Tiger has the option to purchase lunch daily. We're so glad we found Mighty Tiger!

Long overdue review, but I can't say enough good things about Ruth and Geoff and our time at Mighty…read moreTiger preschool. We've been with Ruth and Geoff since before they were officially a preschool and our son has grown and developed so much in their care. They are professional, kind, supportive and knowledgeable. Their new preschool facility is spacious and clean, with lots of toys and activities for the children and each age group. I also appreciate the thorough communication with parents and their weekly email to go over what the children are doing and learning each week. Our son enjoys coming here everyday and I love their inviting environment, which allows for parents to volunteer or spend time with their little one at drop off or pick up. It's truly a warm and inviting place for both parents and kids. Highly recommend!

We found this school over a year ago when we were considering moving our kid from a home daycare to…read morea bigger school/more social environment. It was such a God send and blessing! Our kid loved the teachers and school immediately! Ms. Ashley, the head teacher, is responsive, thorough, and all the teachers are so warm and caring with the kids. They were recently bought by Building Kidz and went through a remodel this year... it's so beautiful and a great place. I love that they provide food and also have special teachers (science, music, dance) that rotate in every month too! It's a fabulous place and we're thankful for this community.

The environment of this school is very friendly and loving. The owner Hamidah is a wonderful and…read morevery nice lady and she cares about every kids. Compare with my first kid who went Foster City preschool (strict with mean teachers there), my 2nd and 3rd are so much happier and have a great social life in Early Bird Preschool. The school is not very academical but I don't mind. Kids under 5 needs to play and build a good personality in a happy environment.

We've had a really positive experience at Happy Hearts in Burlingame. The first thing that stood…read moreout to us was how clean and well kept everything is. It immediately gives you peace of mind. More importantly, our daughter has built close relationships with her teachers, Lily, Adriana, and Leila. You can genuinely tell they enjoy what they do and care about the kids. Since starting there, she has been talking a lot more and has clearly developed stronger social skills. She has made a solid group of friends, which has been great to see. We also really appreciate the structure they provide. They handle breakfast, lunch, and a snack after nap time. That is one less daily stress for us. They make an effort to get the kids outside, which we think is important. Communication has been strong. They send updates when we ask and share photos, which helps us feel connected to her day. They have also been flexible with drop off and pick up times, which makes life easier.

I don't often come on Yelp, much less post reviews, but sometimes good service simply can't go…read moreunnoticed. A friend of mine is about 38 weeks and has been looking into daycares. I was happy to make the recommendation of HHCC! I pulled my daughters out about a year ago after I began working from home, though they miss it! One thing I always loved was the food served to the children. Everything is cooked fresh on site and they eat twice a day. Adriana and Lily are the most cheerful educators I've ever known! The location is kept very tidy and of course very festive for each holiday. I should've left my review sooner

It's hard to describe what an amazing school this is. I stumbled upon it almost by chance when my…read moreson had to quickly find a new school due to him not liking the language immersion school I had initially enrolled him in. As a first time parent, I was of course focused on setting up my son for the best academic future possible and was looking at academically focused pre-schools like Stratford. Visiting that school, I had a mixed feeling of hope for the future, and sadness to see pre-schoolers lined up in those tiny desks doing work. The playground was quiet on the day I visited and there was a little girl crying. Was it really necessary to start my baby boy on the Gerbil wheel of life so soon? In contrast, my first impression of Petite Sorbonne was of the crazy noise and sound of laughter. It was a bit overwhelming initially, but it seemed like kids were everywhere. As Teacher June gave me a tour of the grounds (a large Victorian house), she was interrupted every few minutes by a kid giving her a hug or telling her "I love you". The kids just played together and were so happy, the way childhood is supposed to be. I went with my gut. I'm writing this review with the benefit of hindsight. My son is now in 4th grade and at the top of his class academically. He's in the honors class at Russian school of Math. But most importantly, he truly loves learning, has what seems to be a bottomless well of curiosity, and makes friends so easily. Teachers June and Vanessa are the most amazing educators and developers of global citizens. They teach the important things in life--what it means to be a part of a Community, how to treat yourself and others with respect. Your children will have traditions from this school, from the blooming and nurturing of the garden, finding of treasures in the playground sand, to the trouble that leprechauns bring. They will have so much fun doing it! The years that your child will spend at this school are like a gift. They will be filled with laughter, love, play, friendship and happiness.

PSP (Petite Sorbonne Preschool) has been a wonderful place for our children to learn and grow as…read morecapable and compassionate kids. Teacher June has been running this business for decades and provides a very nurturing environment for our little ones that has been thoughtfully laid out with different activity focused rooms, as well as a nice playground for outside time. Kids come to the window to say goodbye, and are in a good mood when they're picked up. You know they've had a nice day. We've had two children attend years ago and they still have lasting friendships! We're back with our 3rd child, and we're glad we came! Parking can be a little annoying, and cost wise, doesn't make sense for part time as there isn't that much of a difference between full and part time (as it essentially takes a spot). And your child must be "mostly" potty trained to attend. There are cheaper options, but there are also considerably more expensive options as well in the area. At under $2K/mo for full time, I think it's well priced for the environment and what is provided. We hope you love it as much as we do!