Both my kids went to St John Preschool and they thrived there! And my kids were well prepared for…read morekinder. The teachers are top notch and get the kids ready for K -- socially and adademically. I highly recommend St John Preschool! They are NAEYC accredited and from what I remember, they have the folders for you to review to see what goes into the accreditation process. (In case you didn't know, St John Preschool does not have any religious affiliations. The school rents space from the church.) St John has 2 teachers for each classroom and they are engaged with the children. They get to to know each and every child really well. Most teachers have been there a long, long time with very low turnover. We loved the teachers. Over the 5 years that we were there, there were some incidents that concerned me. I talked to the teachers and/or the director, Carol. It was handled well with follow up. If you hear of bad behavior from your kids, talk to the school. What I loved about the preschool: 1. TEACHERS! 2. open door policy - I can come unannounced and observe any time 3. they serve hot lunch made with love in their kitchen 4. well stocked classrooms and playground (constantly improving playground) 5. diapers included for the younger kids & daily notes! 6. mixed classrooms in the summer as the kids get older (a 3 year old would visit the 4s classroom) Many families lived nearby so many kids from my kids' classes are not in the same grade school so it is fun to see the familiar faces school in kinder (and now!). There were mornings when they wanted me to stay there longer at drop off. So we cuddled and read books (plenty of really great books to choose from), played with legos, drew in their notebooks (my daughter who's now in 1st grade still has her preschool notebooks and we look at all the drawings in there), read to the class during circle time at 9am, looked at all the kids art on the walls, etc. The program is so flexible. You can be as involved as you'd like. There were parents that we only saw at pick up and drop off and rarely at the school events. There were families that we saw all the time - at every school event, volunteer in the classroom, etc. It's up to you! They have a huge parking lot.

My son has attended St. John since just before he turned two, and now he's almost three. He loves…read moreSt. John and proudly proclaims whenever we pass by "That's my school!" My son loves his teachers, he loves seeing his friends every day, and he loves the meals he gets at school, if his choosy palate asking for seconds is any indication. My experience of the teachers is that they're highly nurturing and guide through positive reinforcement. It's important to remember that as toddlers our children are still learning how to be little people, and preschool is a laboratory for social interaction. My philosophy is to give him a space to explore and learn with enough structure that he can still learn to be independent. I feel confident that this is what he gets at St. John. Features which have made St. John super convenient for us: - Hours: 7am-5:30pm full time, though half day also offered - Meals: morning snack, warm lunch, afternoon snack. - Diapers: provided - Potty training: The teachers help with potty training. Bless their souls. - Lifecubby: personal online account for regular photos and updates of your child at school. So this review is based not just on my own experience, but more than anything, the wonderful way my son has developed since starting at St. John. My son was in home daycare prior to St. John and has tended to be a happy, independent child, and this environment has been so well suited to him. We have nothing but gratitude for the dedicated teachers who are teaming up with us to raise our son!

Our daughter attended Discoveryland Preschool last year before we moved away from Pleasant Hill…read more She learned so much from them. She learned many songs that she still remembers a year later. They also taught her her first meal prayer which she still leads us at dinner with. The preschool is a more intimate setting where you really feel that your child is getting his or her needs met and is not just another kid. They are affordable as well as high quality.... a rare bland. Several of the teachers have been there for many many years. They have a huge shaded and gated playground and promote plenty of outdoor playtime. Our youngest was so in love with the preschool (which he was too young to attend at the time) that he would throw tantrums every time we dropped my daughter off since he wanted to stay there too. I like that they provided a nurturing, loving, christian setting for all the kids to flourish in. They have a 2 year old class the caterpillars, a 3 year old class the butterflies, and a 4/5 year class the honeybees. They offer part time and ful ltime care.

My Family and I LOVE discoveryland! I attended this preschool when i was little and loved it so…read moremuch I'm now sending my children there! The teachers are so great... they keep you updated on how your child is doing. I get little notes on some of the projects telling me what the kids said while making them. They have the kids on a schedule which is wonderful!!

5 stars hands down! We are so lucky to have found this pre-school. The teachers & director are…read moreamazing & our son has advanced in just 4 months. His speech has improved as well as his ability to communicate with others without getting frustrated has been life changing. They even taught him to potty train within a week! What a bonus! The team are so welcoming & warm. I really feel we are blessed to have found them!

What an incredible Daycare! We have put two kids through saybrook and are soooo thankful we found…read morethem! Amazing loving approach, hands on, and have been very developmental for our kids learning. We started right when they opened back up during the Covid, and we felt so safe bringing our boys to the center. Soledad Peoples the director has been instrumental in our kids development, and we hope these friendships last a lifetime! 100% trust and support Saybrook learning center for your children's needs! 7:15am to 5:30pm, meals provided, with learning and fun guaranteed!

We applied for preschool and were put on a wating list. Once we were told we were next in line and…read morethen miraculously dropped down to 8th place. Then upon another check by us they told us they could not find our application papers anymore and asked us to reaplly. Apparantly you pretty much have to become member of their church if you want to get in. We were waitlisted for over a year, and even partcipated in one of their donation drives hoping that it would help our chances. I cannot comment on the preschool itself but it ticks me off that they took our application money for THIS.

The teachers at Seedlings are wonderful nurturing educators but the directors and administrative…read morestaff are unfortunately very challenging to deal with. Our daughter had a great experience but the lack of communication, poor payment management and disrespectful directors means I can't recommend this preschool. One year after our daughter stopped being enrolled we are still waiting for them to reimburse us our prepaid tuition. The director continues to give us the runaround and does not return emails or phone calls. But when you drop by are told everything will be in the mail shortly.

Not a good fit for kids with special needs. I was told we need to find another place to go because…read morethe school is not just "babysitting" but rather an "environment of learning." My son learns in his own beautiful and unique way, so naturally I found that hurtful. After we left they hired my child's school aide to work for them which felt like a serious conflict of interest.

In the 12/13 school year, SS offered the 3's program 3 days a week so we went to a Moraga preschool…read moreon the other 2 days. Very quickly we realized that we couldn't continue at the Moraga preschool, my son would kick and scream the whole way, he didn't like that school and only wanted to be at SS. SS has wonderful teachers, a beautiful facility and a great group of families. Miss Tracie always brings in special people and her special touches - like goodie bags on the first day of school, a magician, the bee guy who brought his hives and the police and fire department. I also love that the school offers a soccer program in the afternoon's once a week, it's great to have one less trip to the park. The other teachers are great too. They talk in Spanish to the kids and have a separate art teacher and room. When I go to pick up my son, the mom's of the other kids have become great friends and we usually hang around catching up and chatting - love this community! Also, this is a not-for-profit school so the prices are $200-300 less than other places we've been.

We've been part of the Gan Ilan community for the past three years, and it's hard to put into words…read morejust how special it is. Our son spent two wonderful years here before transitioning to public elementary school, and now our daughter is thriving after a year in the toddler program (she started at 18 months). What makes this preschool stand out is its truly play-based philosophy and the emphasis on outdoor time. The kids spend so much time exploring the beautiful property--rain or shine--and it's clear how much they learn through play and nature. And I so appreciate how they come home happy, fulfilled, and absolutely exhausted every day! The teachers are absolutely incredible. They are warm, attentive, and deeply invested in the kids' growth and well-being. Our son grew in every way during his time here--physically, emotionally, socially--and we watched his confidence blossom. But more than anything, we're grateful for the community. Through this school, we've made lifelong friendships with other families, and our kids have formed strong, joyful bonds with their peers. It's a place where children and parents alike feel connected, supported, and engaged. We couldn't imagine a better place for our kids to begin their educational journey.

We have two children now at Gan Ilan and we have had such a positive experience. The teachers are…read morewarm, knowledgeable and communicative. The kids spend so much time engaged in creative play, especially outside in the garden. The school makes a wonderful effort to build community among families and we have made so many close friends. We are so happy with the quality of this school and its Jewish programming and will certainly be staying there when our next child is ready to start preschool.

KinderCare review…read more My daughter has been attending KinderCare since January 2025. She is 3 years old. Prior to enrollment, my daughter was home with an au pair so this was her first experience attending a daycare or preschool. KinderCare on cherry has exceeded my expectations. I originally picked KinderCare for three main purposes 1) a safe environment 2) care that would cover my work schedule. I am a working parent and needed a daycare that was open all day, and had very minimal closure periods.3) quick access to BART after drop off since I commute to the city for work. While KinderCare checked those boxes, I have been pleasantly surprised by the high quality of education that my daughter is receiving. My daughter is only 3 so I wasn't as concerned with the educational component of the school. They have different themes every week and she has learned and grown so much. Other Strengths: - KinderCare sends loads of photos. I was shocked how many photos I receive during the day. - Drop off is quick and painless. Some kids do cry but the teachers are quick to comfort them. - My daughter is genuinely excited to go to school every day. I've never once needed to persuade her to attend in the 5 months she's attended. The teachers that she interacts with (Ms. Kathy, Ms. Rose, Ms. Nikki, and Ms. Mariana) all seem happy to see her every day and make her feel welcome. It has become like a second home to her. She comes home every day and talks about how much she loves her teachers. - Clean with minimal sickness. I was expecting my daughter to have to stay home sick pretty frequently for the first year. To date, we have not had a single illness other than a rouge runny nose with no other symptoms. I'm not entirely sure how it's even possible that we survived flu and cold season at a daycare with no sickness, but I'm guessing it's the high level of cleanliness here (also, I'm knocking on wood as I type this) - Food is good - my daughter has some dietary restrictions and they've been able to work around it. She likes the food there and seems to eat all sort of things that I can't get her to eat at home haha (they send pictures so I know she's eating at school!!) - Safety first - we haven't had a single incident of injury. My son is in public school TK and has them frequently so I'm sure this is due to the high level of supervision. Opportunities: - the only thing I can really think of is that I wish there was more of a community amongst parents. This isn't really a KinderCare issue, but it would be nice to get to know the other families beyond passing in the parking lot.

This is a small school with a big heart…read more Crystal Barrett, Center Director, is on top of her game, she's the heart and soul of the school. She took on this role in Fall 2018 with rock star enthusiasm, completely revamping the program giving it fresh energy. She takes care of everything, from payment issues to party planning, and she does it with grace, class, and impeccable organization. If there's an issue, she's approachable and genuinely concerned. My son was having difficulty getting along with another student, she worked closely with the staff to address the problem and brainstorm solutions. She made it a point to follow up with us assuring that my son has a positive preschool experience. Also, my son has a life threatening food allergy, if you're a food allergy parent you know how stressful this is. Crystal doesn't allow any outside food, and if there is outside food, she examines it closely, keeps it in a separate room, and keeps safe treats for my son readily available. There are NO mistakes under her watch. Crystal runs this preschool like a well oiled machine, a stark contrast from previous directors. Nicole Neely, Assistant Director, is also an incredible asset to the preschool. She's professional, friendly, and intelligent. She teaches phonics in such a fun way that my son thinks it's a game. I was floored when my four year old sounded out words that he read off a sign. Nicole also teaches the Friday cooking class, my son is a self-proclaimed "expert" at breaking eggs. (Haha) We get to take the food home and as my son serves it to our family, he explains to us how he made it and lists the ingredients! My husband and I are extremely impressed, we love to see our son beam with pride and confidence as he learns valuable life skills! Nicole's always smiling and joyful, she's got a natural positive energy which makes preschool fun. Miss Halimeh, (pre-kindergarten teacher) is warm, kind and patient, my son absolutely adores her. She's everything you'd hope for in a preschool teacher. She greets us everyday with a warm smile and compassionately asks how we are doing. She cares for the kids as if they were her own, she's calm and compassionate and the kids seem to respect her for it. My son is in a class with almost all high energy boys which does not seem to rattle Miss Halimeh one bit. My son has learned so much from her; yoga, MATH, language and literacy skills, sight words, the scientific method, they play games, garden, arts and crafts, they listen to music and sing songs, learn some basic words in Spanish, discuss the importance of kindness, and so much more. They also have a "What if" Monster that they take turns bringing home. It was very sweet how kindly my son treated this "pet monster" when it was his turn. He even made the "pet monster" a bed and tucked him in at night. Miss Halimeh has been able to bring out a softer side in my wild and crazy child. We're very happy with the education my son is receiving from Kindercare and we think that Miss Halimeh is the best at what she does. Now let's talk about lunch, which is PROVIDED by the school! Yes moms and dads, you don't have to make school lunches in the morning (doing the happy dance). Before we started Kindercare, my son would only eat cheese! Since he's been eating lunch at Kindercare, he's requesting green beans, chicken, tuna, oranges, black beans, broccoli, bell peppers... he absolutely loves trying new and healthy foods with his friends at school. Kindercare has transformed my sons eating habits and I couldn't be happier! The school parties are a blast, We celebrated Halloween with a "Trunk-or-Treat" event, there also was a "Thanksgiving Feast", there was a Winter Holiday party, Easter Egg Hunt and more. The holidays have been a fun time to get to know other parents in a silly and casual environment. This school requires no additional parent participation, nor are there fundraisers. As you can see from my glowing review, this is a well rounded school that genuinely cares about the children. Each child is treated like an individual and not a dollar sign. I highly recommend Kindercare on Cherry Ln. With Love, Christine

ACS has been part of our family since the pandemic when we were looking for the right place for our…read moreeldest daughter. She was more than prepared for TK while having a preschool focused on being outside, play and arts/crafts. I always recommend ACS and their amazing teachers. Teachers have been here for awhile - always a good sign!

My daughter used to have a really hard time separating from me, but since starting here, everything…read morehas changed. She absolutely loves it and has so much fun every day! The environment is incredibly creative, engaging, and full of positive energy. She's learning so many wonderful things. I truly love this place and highly recommend it!