Currently my daughter's goes to Sora three times a week and she's truly enjoyed the Japanese…read moreinteraction she's gets at school. She's only cried once during her first day of school but since than she's look forward attending school and washing her hands first thing in the morning. Just be aware that before your child goes to preschoolers. They need to know how to drink and eat on their own. Also, there's wont be any straws at school to assist them with their drinking. I understand They are strict, but Japanese are known in their country to well disciples. Anyways, My husband is Japanese and He's very happy with how much his daughter is learning. We both looking forward transitions her into preschool and K in the near future.

Small classes (6 max) - nice teachers. Not your typical instructional type program. Each student…read moregoes at their own pace so levels can be varied in one class. Only Japanese is spoken - this is a better alternative to the more rigorous program on Sat at Hoshuuko.

I love the ESL school. Teachers are so nice and friendly to students. We have different ways to…read morelearn english. Students are coming from South America, middle east, China, Japan, and Korea. I can learn lots of different cultures. If you want to come to ESL school, Language Pacifica is your great choice.

All I have to say is this school seriously helps succeed with my integration to American life…read more This is simply beyond the norms of any language courses I have attended. I learnt through play and fun the basics of English, and I enjoyed those extra activities school organized to discover nearby Stanford, Palo Alto, and San Francisco area from different angles. How I missed my friends and the good times we had during those festivals, museum visits, tours... miss my host family, and the neighborhood, it was great and convenient. The attention to details and the effort put forth by teachers and the staff as a whole was also remarkable. As a person who came from a different country and culture background I was welcomed and respected with the utter most loving people. I want to thank them for helping me learn the language as a living breathing entity. I want to thank them for teaching me everything I now know about the language, and thank them for the best experience as school can give. For me this is a school hard to leave, and I can't imagine a more invigorating place to learn English. Thanks everybody from Language Pacifia, and I'll always miss you guys! PS: Sophia, Ruth... You guys rock!

The parent support, service and flexibility that Dreamers & Thinkers offers is top notch and better…read morethan any other Chinese after school in the area. And believe me I have looked thoroughly around the area. They work hard: they are pretty much open year round, even on holidays, and are extremely accommodating to families and parents, even offering drop off after at another location that is easier for some parents to pick up at. There's no deposit required and you can pay for enrichment classes a la carte without needing to commit to the entire period. The Chinese studies are serious, not casual. They have tests and homework and we like that they use the Maliping curriculum, which is much more rigorous, but they try to balance it and keep things fun.

We truly appreciate how this after-school program inspires a genuine love of learning in children…read more Our child has developed great interest in exploring new ideas, especially in Chinese language and culture. The teachers make learning fun and engaging, and we've seen real excitement and curiosity grow week by week. Thank you for creating such a supportive and motivating environment!

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!

This is the second year my son (10 years old) has been in the program. Before he started the after…read moreschool program, which runs 2-3 hours each day 3 days a week, we used to cut school/work on certain Fridays to go skiing and snowboarding. Now that he is in the program, he never wants to miss school and I have to wait till the weekend to ski and snowboard with him :-(

The program component being reviewed is the mandarin class that comes to the school providing an…read moreafterschool program. It is okay to good. The ability to learn a foreign language is needed more than 1x a week and this institute needs to push the public schools more to bring them in more days per week. The material provided is ok, but not always relevant to building a language foundation. The best part is the accompanying CD which sounds out the words. The teacher we experienced is nice, runs the entire lesson in mandarin and works well with the kids. Class size is very small -- a bonus.

We started at Magic Education when our child was 5 months old. I still remember standing at the…read moredoor thinking, "Please be okay." The teachers were warm, steady, and really attentive, and that made a huge difference for us. Fast forward and now he's graduating for Kindergarten, which is honestly emotional. We'll miss Magic a lot. Magic helped our child become a real little reader. He started bringing home "level books," and now he grabs books on his own and asks for the same favorites over and over, especially Pete the Cat Goes Camping and Little Bear. It's become one of his favorite things to do. In the preschool program he loved the routine and the fun stuff, especially Thursday dance class and the monthly field trips. Around age two we hit separation anxiety and the "terrible twos," and the staff handled it so patiently and professionally. They helped him settle, regulate, and feel safe. We also really value that Magic offers English, Chinese, and Spanish. It's been a big plus for our child and for private school applications. We're truly grateful and would absolutely recommend Magic Education.

Our son started to go to Magic Education daycare when he was 1 yr old. And he has been there for 2…read moreyears. He is always happy when we pick him up and doesn't want to go home almost every day. All the teachers are very nice. They not only teach the children with all different things (Chinese, English, Spanish, handcrafts, drawing, story telling, etc), but also take very good care of all the children. Teachers always update to parents with how the children did during the day when they are picked up. They know every kid very well. Facility is also very good. Bright classrooms, big yards with different toys. They keep everything clean. Hot lunches and snacks are also very good and healthy. A LOT of pictures and videos every day through APP. We really appreciate this, and it makes us feel very connected. We know what exactly happened in the daycare almost every hour through out the day. Ms. Coco also gives child growth report to every family with well organized one on one meetings twice a year. Very detail engaged. We feel very reassured to take our son to Magic Education, and definitely recommend

Our family has had an amazing experience with Sonrisas Spanish Immersion Preschool. Both of our…read morechildren attended for a total of four years each across the Holland Street and Newbridge Avenue locations, so we have seen firsthand how special this program is. Maestra Edith and Maestra Lily are outstanding. They provide a thoughtful curriculum for each age group while also creating an environment that is loving, structured, and fun. What has always stood out most to us is how deeply they care for the children. They treat them with so much warmth and attention that it truly feels like family. We also really appreciated the summer camp offerings when school was out. Having a trusted place with creative themed activities made such a difference for our family. We are incredibly thankful for Sonrisas and highly recommend it.

Sonrisas is more than a Spanish immersion program, it's a second home for my daughter. As a single…read moreparent with long work hours, I've never had to worry about leaving her there. She adores her teachers, and they truly care for her in return. She looks forward to going every day. She started at Sonrisas when she was 3 and a half, and now, at almost 5, she is fluent in Spanish--even though I don't speak it myself. Sending my daughter here was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

My son went to challenge school blueberry class and we had a wonderful experience! The teachers…read moreare kind, caring, and truly go above and beyond. Most importantly, my son was excited to go to school every day -- as a parent, that means everything. Grateful for the nurturing environment and the joy it brought to our family! Highly recommended it!

My son has been at this school for almost 3 years. Compared to other daycare my two kids have been…read morein, Challenge is well organized and welcoming of parents. They get a week rounded Chinese and English education. They have time to explore and play and still learn the fundamentals like the alphabet and so on. They have building toys, sensory bins, special art and science projects, Chinese cultural performances, field trips, you name it they've probably done it. The teachers are generally very good, although like all day cares they sometimes have a hard time retaining the best ones, but that's pretty typical. The director Jenny is great, very communicative and on top of things. In terms of actually learning Chinese, they do their best. The kids are split, some speak mostly Chinese and some mostly English. There's usually one Chinese speaking teacher and one English-speaking, and activities like circle time are also split half Chinese half English. My son definitely understands Chinese but he aggressively refuses to speak although the teachers do their best, that's more on him than them. He has also sometimes been a problem child and they are patient and do their best to work with him while still making sure all the kids are happy and safe. I'm also glad it's in the same system as Challenge Afterschool, which is a big bonus. Next year, my son will join my daughter and several of his preschool classmates there!

We missed this After School program, our son attended starting at TK here and learned so much while…read morehaving a lots of fun. Great staff and their location is able to utilize Boothbay park.

Our son really liked the after school care program during the summer. We had recently switch…read moreschools and the transition was hard for him with making friends but the teachers here were very kind. They are very quick to respond to questions and provide support to concerns.

Sharon is very excellent interview preparation coach. She listen carefully, very friendly, and very…read moreprecise to help me with interview questions I might get. She not only fix my pronunciation and grammar but also help me organize my answers, making them sound more polished and comprehensive. After two sessions with her, I got accepted for the position. making them sound more polished and comprehensive. After two sessions with her, I got accepted for the position. I greatly appreciate her help!

Sharon is an excellent ESL (English as a second language) teacher. I take online English lessons…read morefor 60 minutes once a week. I wanted to improve my English grammar, pronunciation, writing, and conversation skills. In a few lessons, not only did I notice big improvement, but my colleagues did too. Her approach is to work on quick fixes and to give immediate feedback so I can incorporate that learning immediately in my daily life. In addition to helping with daily conversation, she has expertise in resume/LinkedIn profile review and job interview preparation. With the help of her sessions, I landed a wonderful job opportunity.