We feel so lucky to have found Little Builders Daycare. Our daughter has been attending since she…read morewas 18 months old, and over the past 10 months, we've seen her grow and thrive in so many ways. Andy, Amy, Katelyn and Andrew do such a thoughtful job creating age-appropriate activities that keep the kids engaged, learning, and having fun. We're always impressed by the creativity they bring to each day (all of the art projects, sensory play, storytime and lots of music) . We love getting the daily photo updates. It's clear she feels safe, happy, and loved there, and we're so grateful to have this nurturing little gem in our neighborhood.

My son (age 2) has been enrolled in Little Builders since he was 18 months and we continue to have…read morea positive experience at the school! It is a happy, safe place he loves to go to every day. All the teachers and staff are friendly and great with the kids. Highlights of the school include: Small teacher to student ratio; also the students form a tight bond with the small class. Great outdoor play space, lunch and snacks are provided and included with tuition. I'm also impressed with what my son has learned at age 2 has learned Spanish and knows all his colors and and animals and starting to learn numbers and letters in both English and Spanish.

This is a wonderful preschool that I can't recommend highly enough (provided you are able to commit…read moreto the co-op duties). Between our 3 kiddos, we've experienced 2 other preschools and this one is by far the best run--with great communication, thoughtful and creative curriculum, and a warm, welcoming environment. Diana does a fantastic job as director, and Susan is such a lovely, loving teacher.

Our family loves this preschool so much! A few of the many highlights:…read more - Great, knowledgeable, loving teachers - Teachers send notes to the families about the themes / plans for the week plus some light parenting tips which are so helpful - Parents can really decide how involved they want to be -- there's some required volunteering in the classroom but it's light (we were able to do this with two working parents) and parents are always welcome to visit the classroom - Very adorable art projects that my daughter loves to do! - Great outdoor space including a sandbox, water tables, a playground, and more - Fun, sweet school community events such as a Halloween party, pasta fundraiser, etc. - Teachers and Director are responsive to emails with any questions - Good "Lunch bunch" after school option if you'd like extra hours - A great location right next to the Woodside Library and Village Hub coffee shop (my favorite!) I'd highly recommend you check out a tour and see if it might be a good fit for your family!

Choosing a school for your little one is such a stressful experience, but Harper makes it very…read moreeasy. We've been with them for two years now and have had nothing but good experiences. The admin staff, especially Ms. Lopez, is amazing and really cares about the students. Ms. Lopez is "on the ground" enough that she knows the kids names and they all say hi to her when they see her. The preschool teachers, Ms. Gwen, Ms. Margaret and Ms. Kim, are phenomenal. They approach any issues with kindness and sensitivity. They are also firm with the kids and set good boundaries and routines. Finding that balance is typically difficult, but they do it with finesse! The curriculum here, even with the preschool class, sets the kids up for success in higher grades. It balances play and fun with learning. From letter recognition to name writing to "STEM" - via tiny science experiments - music and Spanish, outdoor play and story time, they do it all. Since day one, my child has been excited to go each day and has thrived in the Harper environment. The learning progress I've seen, especially at such a young age, is astounding. We love Harper and appreciate all the staff very much! We hope to be a Harper family for a very long time to come!

Highly, highly recommended for elementary school! A lot of…read morethese reviews are for the daycare/pre-k programs, but I'd like to review the Elementary program, which is newer and smaller. Our son joined the Kindergarten program halfway through the year in Jan '25. He had been at a well-regarded RWC public school, but unfortunately he struggled there with behavior, academic, and motivation issues. Basically, he was slipping through the cracks. He was regressing academically, and most worryingly to me, he was starting to hate going to school. He started at Harper at the mid-year break. There was certainly an adjustment period - the Harper kids were *so* far ahead academically. But, the curriculum is individualized and the support was tremendous. It was amazing how quickly he improved on all fronts: behavior, academics, and motivation. He literally sprints from the car to class each morning. He is so excited and talks about what he learns constantly. He has developed a positive attitude, curiosity, and emotional maturity beyond anything we could have hoped for. Ms. Shaynee, his teacher, is an absolute rock star. We feel so lucky to have had her as his teacher. The class size for elementary grades at Harper is absurdly small right now. Like, 5-10 kids. At first, I thought it would be weird. But it's actually a wonderful number for this age, and it makes Harper such an incredible deal. It's obviously a new school and a new program, and I'm hoping it grows with him as he progresses through the grades. Overall, if you are looking for a private elementary, I just can't recommend Harper enough. No private school in this area is cheap, but I feel we get incredible value for our dollar. The fact that the aftercare is so affordable helps. Also, we hear that if you have multiple kids there then the cost goes down a lot.

Such a warm nurturing place to be a part of and see your little one flourish. Definitely couldn't…read morebe happier to be part of the RPNS community.

This is our third year at Redwood Parents Nursery School, and we have absolutely loved every…read moreminute. My oldest son is graduating Pre-K this year, and my youngest son is starting the Toddlers program with Teacher Andi in the fall. I'm so excited for my youngest to experience RPNS these next four years (and also glad to get another four years at RPNS myself!). RPNS is a play-based preschool co-op in Redwood City, and has offered my son such a wonderful experience getting comfortable in a school environment while still having a ton of freedom to learn through play. The teachers are outstanding and so loving, and I feel lucky to have found such a great community here. I didn't know much about co-ops prior to joining RPNS, but the parent participation aspect has been HUGE for helping me find my community as well as helping me grow as a parent. I've also loved being able to be so involved in my son's preschool experience, which I'm not sure I would have gotten elsewhere. I highly, highly, highly recommend Redwood Parents Nursery School if you're in the Redwood City or surrounding area!

Our child has been here since age two, and we chose this school over another bilingual daycare…read morebecause we were immediately impressed by how calm and organized the environment felt. Every child seemed focused and independent -- no chaos or yelling, just a serene, well-run classroom. From what we can observe, the school is very classically Montessori. The kids do daily "jobs," and the teachers emphasize independence and emotional regulation. Compared to other daycares or preschools our friends' kids attend, there also seems to be a stronger academic element here. The teachers really care about each child's development -- we get detailed feedback and even an annual report card. As more academically inclined parents, we appreciate that our child is already learning a lot while still being encouraged to explore at their own pace. The campus feels very safe, tucked away from main streets, and we love getting daily photos of what our child is doing in class. Overall, we've been really happy with our experience.

Our 2.5-year-old son has truly thrived during his time here. He's both enjoyed himself and grown in…read moreways we'd hoped for. This is exactly the kind of supportive, engaging, and joy-filled environment we wanted for his first preschool experience.

PCC Preschool was where we sent our youngest daughter for two years before she went off to…read moreelementary school. We can't say enough good things about PCC! We love the staff and the teachers. Everyone was so nice and caring, you know your kids are in good hands. We enrolled during the pandemic, when preschools were opening again and the class sizes were small. They were very good about following protocols and procedures to make sure everyone was safe. As things began to lift, they accommodated every parents requests. When you send your kids here they are in good hands and will learn from the best teachers.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your child wake you up in the morning dressed,…read morewith their teeth brushed, ready to head to school because they love being at school more than playing Mario Kart with you all day? Have you ever heard a child express that they hope you hit every red light on their way to picking them up from school so that they can stay at school longer that day? If any of this fits you then PCC is the place for you. We started out back in 2009 sending our first of 3 boys there. He loved it. Still reminisces about things like Stone Soup. A couple years later our 2nd went there as well. Fast forward a decade later we enrolled our 4yo there for Pre-K. He loves the whole experience. He often tells us about how much he loves his teachers and friends. It's also great knowing one of the teachers was there for both of our older sons, providing a sense of continuity over the years. As a parent we've been also happy when things aren't going to plan. When there were moments of separation anxiety (it happens) they speak directly to the child offering encouragement and working with both us and our child. It's easy to become comfortable when you know things go well in the good moments but seeing how well they handle the not-so-good moments brings comfort when we're leaving our young children with them for hours each day. On a closing note it's worth mentioning that everything in the first paragraph is 100% true.

Both of my kids have attended Trimont (a nickname for The Redwoods International Montessori!), so…read morewe have a long history with the staff and the structure. We've absolutely loved our time here. One of my favorite parts of their approach is the focus on real-life skills, like making friends, developing independence, and even riding a bike safely. My older daughter came home from her first day holding a pencil the correct way at just 2 years old! And my younger daughter has been completely charmed by the songs, dances, and musical performances. Choosing a childcare provider can be really stressful, but the team at Trimont makes is easy to feel good about the path your little ones are on. I can't recommend it enough!

Our daughter has been with Trimont for 1.5 years now and we absolutely love it. The teachers are so…read morekind and wonderful and she has absolutely flourished at the school. They have helped to develop her social skills as well as enhance her academic abilities. So grateful to have found this place so close to our home!

We cannot say enough good things about the community at Woodland School. From the moment we began…read morethe admissions process, we felt like more than just another application. The Admissions Director, Melanie, is truly exceptional. She went above and beyond to support our family, showing incredible flexibility and genuine care throughout the process. Beyond the administration, the school itself is impressive. We fell in love with the beautiful, sprawling outdoor campus--it's such a rare and refreshing environment for kids to learn in. One of the most striking things we noticed was how confident and articulate the students are; their comfort with public speaking is clearly a testament to the school's curriculum. We also spent a lot of time admiring the Maker Lab, which is easily one of the best we've seen. While our family's personal circumstances shifted and we couldn't enroll this year, Woodland remains at the top of our list for any family looking for a balanced, high-achieving, and supportive environment

Absolutely terrible terrible school. If I could give it 0 I would. The years I spent here were the…read moreworst in my entire life. None of the teachers want to be here they are all underpaid and regularly complain about their salary. While I was there I would consistently hear teachers say "I can't answer that that's above my pay grade" or joke about how they can't afford to pay for anything. Many of them were just bullies and put no effort into teaching us. The teachers also have no control over the students with classes being so hectic that lesson plans would get put on pause. If you are a smart student you won't be challenged here, if your a student with learning disabilities you will get NO support. The campus is laughably small and unclean. The buildings are in horrible condition with middle schoolers learning in portable classrooms. In my opinion it kind of feels like they just added the middle school on in the 80's to make more money. The food is horrible but the kids are even worse.

The Windmill School has been a long standing institution for early childhood education in Portola…read moreValley. With roots along Alpine Road, the school moved to their new campus a handful of years ago, and serves families in Portola Valley and adjacent communities. The physical space is specially created for young learners with indoor-outdoor environments and large spaces for community gatherings. Our family has been extremely pleased with the school! Our two little ones have made friends, learned good habits, and been supported by the wonderful teachers and administrators of the school. With healthy community relationships, growing programs for the youngest learners, and a decades long track record, I'm sure Windmill will continue to be amazing in the future!!!

AMAZING place. Best preschool on the peninsula...I almost don't want to review because I don't want…read moretoo many more people to know about it. Teachers seem to care in a genuine way. Love the other parents. The negative review by Marion V below is silly. Given she misspelled some words and used incorrect grammar, I don't think she should judge a school!