Hands On Learning has been such a blessing! My husband and I took our child on a tour with the program director, Ms. Elis. The process for scheduling, visiting, and later enrolling at the school was so user-friendly. Ms. Elis answered all of our questions in person and later over email in a timely manner. You could tell she really cares for the students and is in-tune with the staff/children. She made a special point to tell us to bring our child on the tour as we could see how they interacted with the space and how they felt around the other students/staff as we were touring while school was in session. All of the staff is very supportive and we get regular updates throughout the day via message and more info at pick up on how the day went. It is also very easy to communicate through their app regarding pick up changes, general questions, etc. In the Bumblebee class (ages 2-3), you could not ask for better teachers than Ms. Yolanda and Ms. Sarah. They've taken such great care of our baby. Hands On Learning was our first school/daycare experience. Prior to this, our baby was regularly with me as I work from home. While already very extrovert and talkative, we really wanted them to gain more social experience. Most of the children in our lives are all older, so they're not used to parallel play with others their age. They're also used to 1:1 attention from an adult, so we wanted to expose them to a larger group setting sooner than later to improve on any growing social or separation anxiety. Ms. Yolanda in particular has been working tirelessly 1:1 with our baby and really partnering with us to make the transition from no school to half day to now full time (!) 5x a week to be as seamless and pain-free as possible. She's been great about learning what we already do at home and providing additional recommendations for us to try that will help with adjusting to full time school. While we're still navigating BIG emotions at drop off, Ms. Yolanda is always ready with a hug and a smile for our baby. There's still some days of all tears, but those days are getting less and less. I keep hearing that our baby is making lots of improvement from both Ms. Yolanda and Ms. Sarah. The evidence is all over our baby's laughing, smiling face as we talk on the drive home and lasts all the way until bedtime. I can't thank everyone here enough for helping our baby thrive. It really has been an excellent experience for our whole family! read more

Amazing afterschool experience. Ms Sarah and Ms Michelle work very well with the kids and get lots of activities done. The activities are not only fun, but also focus on learning. Teachers share daily updates with parents and provide a safe environment for kids. Teachers assist in getting the homework done and work with each kid individually. They encourage kids to learn new skills. Highly recommended. read more

We are very happy with our child's experience at this preschool. The teachers are kind, patient, and genuinely care about each child's growth and well-being. The learning activities are engaging, age-appropriate, and help build confidence and curiosity. The staff creates a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment, and communication with parents has always been clear and supportive. We've seen wonderful progress in our child's social, emotional, and learning skills. Thank you to the entire team for your dedication and hard work. We truly appreciate everything you do and would happily recommend this preschool to other families. read more

Our son attended Hands on Learning Center for nearly 2 years. The teachers and staff have done so much in not only taking care of our son but educating him and loving him in so many ways. Our boy has blossomed so much under their care. Before Hands on Learning Center, our son was enrolled in Speech Therapy but within a month of attending this school, he had an incredible speech explosion and no longer required therapy. He loves all the teachers (Ms. Jessica, Ms. Denise, Ms. Mistry, Ms. Lad, and Ms, Elis) and classmates so much and speaks so fondly of everyone at home. We love this school so much and our only regret is that Hands on Learning Center is not a full on K-8 institution. read more

My son went to hands on learning for 2 years, and we really liked it. The teachers are caring and loving. They focus on helping the kids eat, sleep properly and feel loved (esp in the early years). It expands to teaching (reading, writing, worksheets etc) as they grow older. Ms Lad is a very good teacher, I could see the difference in my son. Ms Elis is a blessing, the way she hugs every kid and speaks about them positively and encouragingly, both to the kids and their parents - it makes my heart smile :) read more

We toured three daycares and my son fall in love instantly with Hands On. We love the school for the following reasons: 1. The service and the tuition is a huge win for parents. 2. Teachers are so caring and supportive. They are truly there to educate and nurture. 3. The center has countless fun events, from Halloween parades, to magic show, bubble man, water day, etc. 4. Parents, please let your child guide you. They are the ones that has to go there everyday. Trust your child. We did, and never regretted. Tour the center, see how many toys they have to offer; See how kids are allowed to be kids; see how kids interact with each other. read more

Hands On Learning Center - Preschools Near Me - Milpitas, California

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We love all the amazing teachers at Hands on Learning! My son has been attending Hands On Learning for the last two & half years. He started in Ms. Armina's class & then transitioned to Ms. Lad's for pre-k earlier this year. They are both such wonderful teachers who genuinely love their students. They create such a safe, nurturing learning environment & I couldn't be more grateful for them in preparing my child for his future years. He constantly tells me that he never wants to leave his school or teachers which always makes me feel so incredibly happy. I am beyond amazed at how they have structured the pre-k classroom & curriculum as my son has been learning so much, far beyond anything I had ever anticipated at this age! He enjoys going to school & has always expressed to us how much both Ms. Armina & Ms. Lad teach & care for him. We truly feel grateful for them. What I love most about Hands on Learning is that every teacher & staff member will know every single student regardless if they are in a different class. They watch & care for each & every single student lovingly & foster an environment for their students to learn & grow & create friendships. I have witnessed this first hand time & time again as I typically will hang around with my son for a bit during drop offs & pick ups. I also love that Ms. Elis is literally the most amazing school director we've known! She is truly all about her students & their best interest while enforcing an open door policy as well as a space for parents to engage & interact freely. Also we absolutely love receiving all the daily updates on our child throughout the day via the Brightwheel app! The school does a fantastic job with sharing pictures & videos to help ease your mind. We absolutely love our teachers & staff here & want to thank them for allowing us to drop off our child off everyday without a single worry. read more

Update: daughter is about 6 weeks into public school at MUSD and we didn't realize how much she had learned from Hands On Learning Center. She's already reading simple sentences while school is now teaching her about letter "A", color "red", number "1". Thanks, Hands on Learning center for not only play-based activities but also a solid academic foundation! read more

We were nervous putting our daughter in daycare after taking care of her for 2 years entirely by us. Her first week of daycare went much better than I could have imagined. She was so excited to be around kids her age and her teachers are so kind. We appreciate Ms. Yolanda, Ms. Sara, and Ms. Bharani for taking the time to feed her during lunchtime and get her to drink her milk. What amazes us even more is seeing pictures (from the app) of our daughter napping as she's very active and it's usually a challenge to get her to nap at home. They also manage to french braid her hair from time to time. =) I love the activities (holiday focused, summer events, etc) initiated by the center all year round and our daughter comes home so happy. Did I mention the kids learn the fire and earthquake drill too? How neat. read more

We were extremely satisfied with Neleen's experience at this school. She absolutely loved it! The school has a wonderful, friendly atmosphere, and everyone there is very welcoming. My daughter is usually quite shy, but on her first day, she felt comfortable within just an hour or two. It's truly a great place read more

My Son went here from Apr 2022 - Feb 2024. Here are the positives about the school: 1) The teachers are very caring. 2) They have a theme for every month and all their classes follow the theme. 3) Events like Halloween, Easter, Christmas, Valentines day etc. are well celebrated. 4) They have visiting performers once/twice a year like - Bubble show, magic show... 5) The Tuition is much less than the competition. 6) They focus on social skills as much as academic skills. 7) They use brightwheel for communication, making it easier to share info/photos. Room for improvement: * Parking is limited making evening pickups a tad difficult. * In house Food options could be healthier. read more

We have been super happy with the teachers at the school who are dedicated and have been teaching right values to our son. There is structured curriculum which is age appropriate and they take the child to playground twice a day, which I absolutely love! Their playground has everything a child needs. My son is 4 year old and knows how to write 1-20 and alphabets. He also knows how to write his name. I can't express how much gratitude I feel for the teachers each day read more

My child has been attending Hands-On Learning Center since the age of 2, and today, after 3 wonderful years, she's graduating to Kindergarten. We are truly going to miss the warm, nurturing environment that Miss Elis and the entire teaching staff have created. I wholeheartedly recommend this preschool to any parent looking for a caring and enriching early education experience. read more

My son went to Hands On Learning for two years and had a great fun learning a lot of new things from amazing teachers there. Special mention and thanks to Ms Elis, Ms Denise and Ms Martha for taking such a good care of him. They have a well planned curriculum and activities to keep kids engaged throughout the day. Every event and celebrations are a lot of fun. Reaching out to teachers is easy through the app they use and parents are well informed with every important update about the child. Definitely best Preschool in the area, highly recommend. read more

Our child had an amazing experience at the school. Ms. Sara, Ms. Yolanda, Ms. Elis, and all the other teachers in the classroom truly make each day comforting, enjoyable, and educational. The transition from home to school was quite challenging for my child, and it wouldn't have been successful without the support of the entire team. read more

This school is amazing.. So caring teachers. We appreciate the school director Ms Eliz for giving her entire focus on the kids and their well being.. There are so many Extra curricular activities that kids enjoy.. Our daughter Geethansha felt very secured and loved with all the teachers. Her drawing skills improved.. and her academic skills also improved significantly. read more

5 stars for all the teachers and staff especially Ms Lad who was her teacher since my daughter started til she graduated. She has learned a lot of things from academics to right manners. I am grateful for this school and for the teachers. read more

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My son has become lot more self-assured and independent, and he enjoys going every day.Our two-year-old is attending preschool for the first time. I'm so appreciative of the fantastic experience he's having at school. Miss Elis, Miss Sara, and Miss Yolanda have been wonderful--patient, encouraging, and joyful. Every teacher at the school is incredibly friendly and always smiling. We appreciate you fostering such a loving and enjoyable atmosphere where he feels secure and eager to learn! read more

My kid and I were so happy here! They do have a caring staff that actually cares about the growth, learning, adjustment and development of your child. My heart and soul had peace of mind knowing my child was in the best care :) read more

Hands on learning center have exceeded my expectations. They have really clean and organized environment. They took good care of our son. Good in communicating about the day to day activities of the child. Easy communication and immediate response. If your looking for a good fit I would definitely recommend to take a tour. read more

Everyone here is warm and gentle with the kids. My daughter loved to go everyday. They have a huge playground with ample amount of shade. They are very organized. They keep the kids engaged with interesting things like dancing, music, free play, coloring and learning. My 2.5 year old learnt about planets, digestive system, 5 senses, modes of transportation, etc. Overall a very good learning center. read more

This is our 3 year old's first preschool, she loves to go to school. Shout out to all the teachers, special mention to Ms. Sara and Ms. Yolanda, Ms. Elis, they are loving and caring, our experience was smooth and positive. read more

My daughter has been attending Hands On Learning Center since Sept 2022. We decided to go with this preschool because of the great reviews on Yelp, but also of how diverse the classes are. The classes are small which means a lot more student to teacher ratio, which is great especially for my crazy toddler. Ms. Yolanda and Ms. Sara are super sweet and very kind to my daughter, she loves coming back everyday! I highly recommend Hands On to those parents looking for a great place to send their kids to everyday! read more

My son is 4 when he started going to Hands On school last year and he absolutely LOVE it!! He learned a lot from the teachers and enjoyed playing with his friends. He's able to write many words and do math now, thanks to his teacher, Ms Lad! He likes doing all of the art projects and learn new lessons everyday at school. I highly recommend this school to anyone who are looking for preschool for their kids! read more

Let me start off by saying that this review will be written with the experiences of 2 separate events taking places almost 8 years apart. Which led me to leave a 1 star review. This learning center is under new management (not the best) with confusion on the new name, which I don't know what the center goes by now. Many years ago, it was named HANDS ON LEARNING CENTER and was owned/operated by 2 amazing women, Mrs. ISABEL & Mrs. CAROLINE. I had the pleasure to have my oldest daughter attend back a few years (7years ago) when they still owned it, and it was the best experience my family had. When owned by them, we had no problems. The center focused on kids learning through music, playing, and actual hands-on teaching with sounds and grammar. Tuition was affordable, and everything was included with the most minimal exceptions, which was always explained. My daughter started off with Mrs. YOLANDA, who is such a beautiful woman, potty, trained our toddler within days! We were impressed with her skills. She's very nurturing and caring. MRS. SARA was also so delightful. Taught our little one to sing and focus. She's very sweet and soft-spoken. Can't forget Ms. JENNIFER, what a fun and outgoing helper she is. My daughter really fell in love with her. She's attending, listening, and very caring. My daughter had learned a lot by the time we had entered kindergarten. She could spell at the age of 3, along with speaking and singing in spanish, was able to solve small math problems by age 4, and write sentences by the time she left the center (age5) (year 2017) now that was a place of achievements but I don't know what happened when it came into new management because this center is not worth the money or the time to leave a child in. We recently tried this center again with our younger son(4yrs) and we regret giving this place any money. Again, it's under new management. The coordinator is a Brazilian lady who isn't engaging and very unapproachable. ONLY if it has to do with the expensive tuition, does she communicate with you. Comes off as harassment. Payment isn't even due, and she's after you reminding you about payment before the payment is even due. Very uncomfortable. Also, Beware, everything is not included in the tuition. They surprise you by attaching "material fees," "event fees," "celebration fees," " summer fees," and "graduation fees" onto your monthly charge, which is insane. She's always on personal phone calls during center hours. Constantly on vacation, which made it hard to communicate with anyone in charge if you ever had questions or concerns. I believe we kept our younger son at the center for a bit over 1 year before we pulled him out because of the experience. With new instructors and under new ownership, I don't think they have a philosophy. It's almost like everyone just teaches for a paycheck and not for a purpose. Our little one didn't want to go on some days because he would say that they yelled a lot. He wasn't learning much and complained that his teacher Ms. DENISE was always on her personal phone. I brought it to their attention, and they swapped him to another instructor, MRS. LAD, and I absolutely did see a difference in him. MRS. LAD taught him to write, read, and do math. I think this instructor came from a Montessori center, which shows in her personal curriculum. She's very engaging and is always sharing the kids' progress with you. I believe she's probably the only one who wants the best for the kids, and it shows in her students. We did come to love her so much. It's very disappointing that this center doesn't work together to teach better. Please consider researching other learning centers so your child receives the best of the best. I don't think this center is worth it. New management should come together with the instructors and find the root problems of why it's not working for them before they lose more students. It's very sad that this place isn't what it used to be. read more

It was my son's first day care and we had an amazing experience. The teachers are great, esp. since my son needed individual attention in the beginning. He loved Ms. Sara and Ms. Yolanda and shout out to all the other teachers as well. They used to send videos and pictures for us and it was very assuring for us to see our son having fun. We moved so had to change my son's school but he missed hands on learning for so long. read more

Hands on Learning has been an absolute blessing for our family. The teachers are not just educators, they are like second moms to my daughter. They make her feel loved and truly at home. The environment is nurturing and their activities are always engaging. I couldn't be happier with the progress my daughter has made and the joy she feels about going to school each day. Something that will forever make an impact on her. Thanks to the teachers and admin of this school! read more

We've been sending our daughter here for preschool since she was two. At the time, it was hard to find a daycare that could potty-train children during the pandemic. But mostly we're glad she's got a place to socialize with lots of other children, as it was so hard to find any other children to interact with during pandemic, aside from random meetings at a public park. But most importantly, to just experience *play* - without the omnipresent distractions of screen time at home. Our daughter loves her teachers: Ms. Elise, Ms. Yolanda, Ms. Denise, and Ms. Jennifer. I recall once while observing the kids from the entrance area - when it was time for one of the boys to go home with his mom, his reaction was, "Aw..." - it was heartening to hear that he wanted to stay. read more

It's been a couple of months since we started sending our son to this day care and we are so happy for choosing Hands on Learning Center. Ms Sara and Ms Yolanda are very caring and understanding. They send pictures and videos of my son everyday and we get to see what activities they are doing in class. Teachers are willing to interact with parents and I get feedback every day while picking him up. We see a lot of improvement in our son already and loving it. The play area is huge compared to other daycares in this area including variety of outdoor toys. read more

Just dropped off my son at 7:30am this morning. It's his first day. I received a notification at 8:28am this morning of a update and image of what my son was doing! Appreciate the greetings and welcoming's this morning. Thank you! read more

I love to bring my daughter to Hands on Learning Center. She is 3yrs old and has learned a lot and she loves it. It's place where I know she is safe and loved. I'm at peace of mind because for anything they inform me and are very good at communicating everything with the parents and students. They are good at teaching the kids what they need to know in their early years of growth in all areas. Keep up the great job Staff and Teachers. We are grateful for all you do and pray that God will continue to give you the strength and caring hearts for our children. read more

Hands On Learning Center - Learning to grow! - Preschools Near Me - Milpitas, California

My wife and I searched extensively for a good daycare for our boys. Each place had its good things but none were perfect until we found this one! The boys absolutely love their school. At the others, they used to cry cause they didn't wanna go to; at this one they don't wanna leave. All the teachers love their students, embody empathy and carry themselves with unparalleled professionalism. Each has their unique style that they bring to the table. The activities are highly educational and engage the creativity of the students. They get exposure to various languages and cultures. Each day is an experience. The hours are excellent and there's flexibility in terms of pricing options and schedules. The cost is reasonable (especially considering the quality of the care). For those that need lunch the school offers a paid option. A good school streamlines your parenting and synergizes with how you raise your kids. Within days of going to the school the boys developed tremendously. Our youngest showed up and asked to wash his hands before dinner. Our oldest gets home and asks for activities to work on his letters and numbers. Even we ourselves are learning invaluable techniques from the teachers on what to do when things get challenging. This was a real find. We'd recommend it to anyone, and we hope others are fortunate enough to find it as well. About the only downside is how hard it is to get a spot, because usually they are at max capacity. read more

My son has been going to this preschool for almost a year and a half now, and I have all good things to say about this preschool. To begin with, the teachers and the staff here are so warm and caring! They always put in efforts to make sure all the children are doing good and are comfortable. Miss Elis, Ms.Yolanda, Ms. Sara, Ms. Lad, Ms. Jinal all of them have been really kind and loving. They are true caregivers. My son loves his teachers and this school has been such a happy place for him. I am really thankful to all the teachers here for creating such a positive and nurturing environment for the kids. They plan out and design age-appropriate activities for kids of all age groups; and they teach through arts, crafts, music, dance, playtime, and other activities related to writing alphabets, numbers, etc. Teachers impart knowledge about different useful topics such as safety measures during an emergency such as a fire or during an earthquake, they also make sure that kids learn about the changing seasons and plan out activities related to seasons/events during the year. They celebrate all the events (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter) with such zest and make them enjoyable & memorable for kids. I liked the way how the teachers here are involved in every child's development; especially Miss Elis. She is very warm and affectionate, and ensures there's a smile on every child's face. We are truly blessed to have had such wonderful teachers! I would highly recommend this preschool read more

What an AMAZING learning center! My toddlers have been part of Hands on Learning for 4 years, and through the FABULOUS ways of teaching, my kids are always excited to go in. They offer great structure that introduces them to sharings and caring. From the snow days they create in the winter to the water park they host in the summer, this is a truly wonderful place for kids. They teach Spanish and other languages through music and hosting Heritage days, which is fun. We just love this little gem of a place! Mrs. Lad comes from a background of private school teaching and has taught my 4 year old great writing skills along with others fun creative art. She really knows what she's doing. Mrs. Denise is a fabulous friend to my other 4 & 5 year old she's caring and understanding, which goes a long way with kids who have tough time adjusting. Mrs. Caroline has been the beautiful core to keeping the kids aligned and organized. We couldn't ask for more! Mrs Yolanda is such a hands-on sweet soul and will make sure the kids leave this center potty trained from a young age! MISS Jennifer is so wonderful she's always available to have a good laugh, and we love her so much! You really can't go wrong at this place, I HIGHLY recommend it. It's everything you can ask for and more. The kids absolutely grasp learning and retain it, which is huge. read more

Ms Sara and Ms Valenda has been wonderful caregivers for my baby at new pre school. I was initially anxious about how my child would adjust , but to my delight he now loves and eagerly looks forward to going to day care . read more

My son has been attending Hands on learning center since July 2022 and he loves going to school. We see a lot of improvement at his learning front after he moved to Ms.Lad class and surprisingly he finishes his lunch every day for which am very thankful to Ms.Lad.. Overall I love this Learning center and Thanks a lot to Ms.Lad, Mrs.Ellis and all the care takers. read more

Great safe place for kids. Had my daughter here a few years ago and now my son. Love the teachers and the family like feeling with all the staff. Lots of fun activities and great learning opportunities for young kids. Definitely would recommend this school to any parents who are looking for schedule flexibility with childcare and a trusting place to leave your child. read more

My son has been attending Hands On pre-k program for 9 months now & I am VERY proud to say he has learned SO much here. From distinguishing colors & shapes to writing his first & last name to knowing how to do simple addition. This place is wonderful. His teacher is Ms. Andrea & you can tell she really cares about her kids. The entire staff is just as great as my son's teacher. When I pick my son up from school he tells me he loves his school & is happy with his friends. They do a lot of hands on activities with the kids & even put together a graduation ceremony for the older kids that are moving to kinder. It will be a sad day on his last day of school, but I am happy this place left my son with so much knowledge & hopefully memories (if he can remember). I highly recommend this place. They have been around for YEARS & that should tell you something. read more

My son has been going to hands on learning and he loves it there. His teachers Mrs Yolanda and Mrs Sara are warm and kind, I feel genuine care for the kids. They try to make sure he eats his lunch and encourages him when he refuses food. They let us know when kids need some help with discipline and encourages with potty training. Overall all happy I switched to this daycare. read more

We sent our both daughter and son to Hands-on learning pre-school. Staff here are very friendly, caring and understanding. They have good curriculum and helped our kids get required knowledge to be successful in their next phase of school life. read more