My daughter was born prematurely at 2 lbs. 8 oz. with her lung issues and we had to keep her at home in a very sheltered environment, and that too with just me(her mom) and grandma. By the time she was allowed to go to daycare she was 20 months old and exhibiting signs of anxiety. I visited perhaps 12 different daycares with my daughter at that age, and I called 20 daycares from Hercules to Oakland. HG learning academy was the single and only daycare I felt comfortable enough to leave my daughter with. Nyisha was kind enough to allow me to spend 2 half days at her daycare with my daughter (Eva) so that Eva could relax and see that it was a fun place without being worried that mommy wasn't there. I also was able to tell my daughter, "this is your teacher and you can go to her for anything." That worked splendidly. Plus They even have an emotional support dog. And that helped with the transition as well. Now she's 2 1/2 and has grown so much emotionally! HG Academy is a part of my daughter's family now. Nyisha team is not only the sigle most loving, caring and attentive daycare staff I know but also Extremely well trained in child development. They were able to keep on top of my daughter's motor skills, cognitive abilities, social skills and so much more. They track these things and work with their kids on these areas, as well as learning! My daughter knows all her numbers, all her colors, the alphabet, HG Academy has helped potty train her and she is now potty trained, and there's so much more that I don't even have time to write it all down. HG Academy organizes field trips to places like farms, the California Science Academy (parents come with), they have extended hours weekly, and on the weekend and they have the best enrichments I have ever seen. My daughter has music class on one day, jump bunch which is a physical education class on another day, and Spanish class on yet another day. And they are thinking of adding French! My daughter has also learned how to paint, has done proper projects, 2 days a week, she does schoolwork type of exercises to develop learning. This may be a home daycare, but in my opinion it tops Montessori any day and mind you my family has 2 good friends in the daycare business. HG Academy has curriculum for up to 6 years of age and I'll tell you if I move away before my baby is 6, I will miss them all so much! Finally, I would like to add that the establishment uses positive parenting which in my opinion most daycares say they do but do not use. The kids are also a diverse bunch and Nyisha prides herself on making surre every culture and every child is respected and their diversity celebrated! Nyisha gets 5 stars but she deserves 10. She is up at the crack of dawn and works 24/7 for these kids! read more

The team at HG Learning Academy are excellent!!!! We are very pleased with the quality of services provided to our 3 year old. Everyone is kind and caring. The students love the yummy healthy meals and ask for seconds! My daughter has been excelling academically and knows her letters, shapes, colors and numbers. She wakes up in the morning and says "Go to school". She looks forward to seeing her friends and educators in the loving and supportive program. I highly recommend Ms. Nyiesha and her team! read more

My children are now near to completing kindergarten and they arrived at school well-prepared, in large part due to what they learned at HG Learning Academy. Nyisha and her team of teachers made learning fun, and integrated learning into hands-on activities and projects to the point that my kids will now fondly flip back through the optional workbooks they were each given and reminisce about picking oranges from the tree to make orange juice or making mud pies in the mud kitchen (I think the mud was imaginary, but am not quite sure - either way it's a fond memory for my kids). Their kindergarten teachers asked where they'd gone to preschool, and I could point directly back to the way that Nyisha and her team gently and consistently guided them towards developing critical thinking skills, skills like "how to look at the book the teacher is reading so you see the pictures before she turns the page despite being in a classroom full of other interesting and distracting children", and even how they approached toilet learning with us. Thanks again to the HG Learning Academy team! read more

HG Learning Academy is the very best!!! My daughter has been with HG for a little over a year and officially full time for a year. I love all the teachers and the amount of progress my daughter has made in such a short time. The teachers treat the kids as if they are their own and pay attention to every thing with every child. My daughter has been excelling since she started. I have 100% trust in all of the teachers and their judgement for my little girl. I will be very, very sad when my daughter ages out, transferring her from a loving, caring, proficient, exciting and safe environment into the unknown. So grateful for them and the amount of work they put into the children here. 10/10 recommend! read more

HG Learning Academy - Butterflies at school - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Richmond, California

My son (5), attended HGLA for 2 years and my daughter (3) has been at HGLA for about 2 years. We've been a part of the HGLA family since 2017, and I say family because Teacher Nyisha and Teacher Aliyah have nurtured, taught and loved our kids as if they were their own. They check in with families, send photos and updates throughout the day and give individualized attention to the kiddos. They provide the kids with nutritious, fresh and delicious food throughout the day and they sometimes even the get kids involved with cooking! The teachers always come up with new activities to keep the kids engaged and excited to learn, but also offer weekly music (Jamaroo) and sports/fitness (Jumpbunch) which the kids very much look forward to every week. Our kids thrived at HGLA, and have grown so much academically and socially! read more

HG Learning Academy - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Richmond, California

So happy we found this place. Everyone is great, love the community we've become a pert of.

We've been very fortunate to have found HG Learning Academy right before the pandemic started. My daughter (4yrs) loves teachers Nyisha, Aaliyah and Emily and we are so thankful they've been able to provide a safe, clean and fun environment during these crazy times. There's an amazing outdoor area for the kids to explore and run around. I love that they provide a mix of play and academics. Communication is great between the teachers and parents. We often get pictures or videos of what our little ones are up to throughout the day. Nyisha (Director) has been so accommodating and you can see how much she loves the kids and her staff. read more

My 2.5 year old son has been going to HG Learning Academy for over a month. He LOVES it and looks forward to going every time. In fact, the second time he went, he cried at pickup and said he didn't want to go home! All the teachers there are super sweet and take great care of him. Teacher Nyisha has created such a nurturing and fun environment for all the kids to learn and play. Highly recommend! read more

The HG Learning Academy is more than a daycare, it is an experience. Our 2 year old daughter has been there for close than one year now and we could not have been happier. Teacher Nyisha and her team manage to have a great relationship with each one of the children there and our child is very excited to go there every morning. Very thankful that we have found it and that there were one spot left for her. read more

Ms Nyisha, Ms Aliyah and Ms Emily have been so kind and loving to my son. I appreciate their attention to detail and all the steps they've taken in keeping our children/families safe during this pandemic. The home is beautiful, clean and organized. The yard is an amazing fun filled "nature wonderland". I love that they provide meals that meet my son's dietary needs (and that he loves!) My son throughly enjoys going to his home away from home! I highly recommend this preschool/daycare to everyone.Thank you HG Learning Academy! read more

This is by far the best school for your little one(s)! This is the 1st school my son has attended and I was so nervous! The staff comforts my son as if he was their own! My son hated naps and even using the potty now he is a napping king and using the potty thanks to the staff at hg learning! They all are truly amazing! I love that the kids are outside majority of the day especially with covid!The app they have that keeps you updated on your child throughout the day is the BEST! I get to see pictures and videos and updates of him all day! I recommend anyone looking for a place that teaches and cares for your child like you would do this is definitely the school!!! read more

The best preschool for my 4 years old daughter (Honey Bears class) and 2 years old son (Bumblebees class). I can not be more thankful. Tuition: The best tuition rate ever in the area for the education and knowledge. You can easily pay double the price for the same education at different school. Education: both of my kids learned tons of communication and social skills. HG Learning Academy not only provides students great activities such as horseback riding, puppet show, musical story telling, and Jamaroo, but also teaches them good behavior and manner. Lastly, thank Nyisha (Director) for her positive attitude, willingness to go the extra mile, and the most importantly the care she provides for the children. read more

HG Learning Academy is such a wonderful preschool! The owner, Nyisha is a sweetheart. It's clear how much she loves children! She always goes above and beyond and has such a positive attitude. This is the best preschool in our area! The kids always have a great time. I love how respectful she is of different diets, allergies and even offers vegan food! The additional educational enrichments she offers children are a bonus too. I feel the kids learn much more here, in a fun environment, than other preschools or daycares. She also makes sure they get to be outside each day, and plans different field trips throughout the year. Thank you to Nyisha and her wonderful team! read more

My partner and I can't stay enough how thankful we are for Nyisha and her team! Our daughter is almost 2 and a half now, and started there almost a year, shortly after we moved into the area. She was at a very small family daycare before and I was extremely anxious about finding a warm and welcoming place for her. Now she absolutely loves HG Learning, all her friends and her teachers! (As a matter of fact, we are on vacation right now and she is asking about them daily.) We truly feel like our daughter is loved there; she has so much fun with all the activities (music, gym, Spanish, science visits, etc.); and she gets plenty of attention with the excellent teacher/child ratio. I couldn't recommend this daycare highly enough! read more

This review is long overdue but I wanted to acknowledge HG learning academy as an amazing school. My 4 year old daughter who has been there for 2.5 years and my 1.5 year old son always come home happy and I'm always in awe of all the cool activities they get to participate in. We love getting all the pictures and videos that give us a glimpse of all the fun they're having. I also appreciate that they learn not only standard school concepts but also how to navigate situations socially and emotionally which is so important with little ones. Teacher Nyisha is such a genuinely warm and wonderful person and it is obvious how hard she works and how much she loves children and how much they love her. Kids always brighten up around her and can't resist smiling. She is so personable and is so great at communicating with parents about any kids' needs. It's evident how much all the teachers there love children and have a genuine interest in their well being. She and her staff provide a such safe, educational and loving environment and go above and beyond to provide the kids fun and enriching experiences such as sports, music, and exposure to things like Insect Discovery Lab and story tellers. A few months after my daughter started there, she had a febrile seizure. Nyisha and her staff handled it flawlessly and probably even better than I would have. I'll always be grateful for how well she took care of my daughter. It can be such a difficult decision to choose a preschool but we feel lucky to have found such an amazing place to help our little ones learn and grow. read more

Can't believe I waited this long to write a review! I've know Nyisha for a few years now. She is such a warm & caring individual that will go out of her way to make sure you & your children gain the best experience when in her care. A few highlights: HG also serves a variety of healthy (Vegan), organic snacks & lunches. The families take fun field trips to Academy Of Science & Fun Belly Farm. The program offers enrichments such as sports, music & fitness. Nyisha is a wonderful teacher and has so much experience and knowledge when it comes to early childhood. I highly recommend HG Learning Academy!!! CHEERS~ read more

This school is fantastic and the staff is friendly and caring. Ms Nyisha the owner is wonderful and always full of smiles.. The children are very well cared for and learn in a safe nuturing environment.. Thank you for all that you do. read more

HG Learning academy has been a godsend for our 2 year old! Our previous daycare was shut during the beginning of the covid pandemic which was challenging for our family since both my husband and I work from home, and our son was desperately missing social interaction with a peer group. Luckily, HG Learning Academy had an opening for us, and we have been very impressed with the whole experience. Nyisha, Aaliyah, and Emily are very caring and attentive, and our son mentions them by name even when not at school (he looks forward to going, which makes the morning routine easier). The backyard set up is amazing, and we love that our son gets a lot of outdoor time, he loves it! The fact that meals are provided also is a huge plus. Our son does not prioritize eating, so having a group meal time where he sits down with his friends and they all eat the same food has really helped. The Procare App makes it easy to communicate with the staff, and we really enjoy receiving updates throughout the day (meals, diaper change, naps, boo-boos, etc.). Overall we are very happy to be part of the HG Learning community! read more

My son goes to 'HG Learning Academy', it has been a month now. You would wonder why someone would give a day care such an ambitious name. But it totally makes sense once you start interacting with Nyisha and her team. They are dedicated to the children, and for the time the kids are at the day care, they are playing, learning, sharing and basically very very happy, in turn makes parents happy too. And, since someone had written about her pricing, if you spend half an hour at the day care when the kids are there (and you would love to do that everyday in case you had that time!), money will go out of the picture; and Nyisha behaves the same way too, not a person who keeps track of every minute you are late and then hand you a bill with the late fee. HG learning academy is definitely a fantastic place for kids. read more

Veryy disappointed, 8 months ago I went for a visit and was priced for 65 a day. 2 months later I decided to reconsider the place and was being put on the waitlist. Now 4 months later she told be there is a space for my son, but she up the price to 125 a day. It is ridiculous how much the raise was. The review is based on my experience. not to slander someone. If you feel bad you should because I sure feel bad with my experience also, and I have the right to let yelpers get this info. read more

I can't say more thanks to Nyisha and her team. It is the best preschool/ day care I can find in this area. Nyisha is very friendly and knowledgeable, she is so helpful. Our daughter had learned a lot from HG. We gained more than what we paid for. I know other parents said a lot advantages about HG in English. I just want more parents to know this wonderful preschool and give their kids a chance to thrive in their early age. Let me tell you about HG from their environment, food, activities, how they deal with kids misbehavior. You can translate it from Chinese to English on google. 环境：这所家庭幼儿园在一个安静的居民区，平时大门是锁上的。家长们不必担心有陌生人随意出入。年龄较小的稍大的孩子分成两个区域来活动。院子很大，有很多玩具，足够孩子玩耍。而且院子里有足够的遮荫，不必担心他们暴露在强光下。 食物：幼儿园给孩子们提供种类丰富的午餐和早晚零食两次。食物都是当天做新鲜的。如果你还在看其他的幼儿园，可以特别留意有些幼儿园是提前很多天做很多食物，然后孩子们每天吃冰箱里解冻的食物。 午睡：因为孩子们按照年龄的被分在两个区域午睡，不必担心年龄稍大的孩子和年纪小的孩子因为作息时间不同而互相影响。 教育：Nyisha 在教育方面很有经验而且不遗余力地投入精力让年幼的孩子学习各种知识，不只是为将来的kindergarden准备需要的知识，还包括各种自然，社会，科学，手工，让孩子在幼儿园这样的一个小环境中学习怎样与其他孩子交往。对于犯错的孩子，他们从未采取体罚，而是耐心引导。常常从外面请来人做一些活动，比如说让孩子们接触爬行动物，院子里骑马，看蝴碟，西班牙语讲故事等等。 每天接送孩子，我感受到孩子在这里是快乐的。老师们很有爱心也很有礼貌。有时在教育孩子的问题上感到困惑，Nyisha常常给我很多建议。很高兴认识他们，也衷心的祝愿HG Learning Academy成长壮大。 read more

HG learning Academy is a great pre school, Nyisha and her staff are are truly committed to providing the students the best educational experience. It is clear that they really care deeply for their students! read more

We have been working with HG Learning Academy for about 6 months now bringing them their weekly music classes. Nyisha is a pleasure to work with. She is truly committed to providing her students with hands on experiences that will enrich their education! It is clear that she really cares deeply for her students and the families she serves. read more

My daughter is now in elementary school, but she still warmly remembers Nyisha Galvez, who was her teacher in preschool two years ago. Nyisha has a gift. She knows exactly how to connect with each child in her care. For example, my daughter loves music. Nyisha started making up songs with her and really began using music as a tool to draw her out. It was a great way for them to bond. Nyisha is smart, kind, understanding, and committed to her students. And very loving. My child flourished in her class. I wish we lived near Nyisha's school so that we could at least visit her once in a while. We had a lovely experience with her as a teacher and I wouldn't ever want to change a thing. read more

As an outside vendor working with HG learning Academy providing an enrichment program, I can just see how Nyisha is dedicated to the children. She does everything she can to ensure that the children are treated like family, while providing them with an opportunity to learn and grow in a loving nurturing atmosphere. In fact some of the children call her mom. As an enrichment program provider I approach a lot of schools offering our services. Quite a few schools I talk to are more interested in making money than providing for the children. Nyisha is just the opposite. For her the children's intellectual and motor skills development is of prime importance. She and her staff, especially Ms Sherry show so much passion and enjoyment in everything that they do. I highly recommend HG Learning Academy for any parent looking for great pre school for their child. read more

HG learning academy is exactly what I was looking for for my 3 year old son. He had been in a previous preschool that did not stimulate him in a way that I felt was appropriate for his continued development. Nyisha and her staff love the children and go above and beyond to create a very nurturing and creative environment. My son's favorite thing is that he gets to learn Spanish one day a week and participates in jump bunch ( sports enrichment program ) once a week. He made his 1st real friends at HG learning academy and loves going to school every day! read more

My daughter has been attending HG Learning Academy since February and I could not be happier with the quality of education and care she receives. Teacher Nyisha and her team are amazing. They take the time to get to know each and every student and what makes them tick. Every time I'm at the school this children are always happy and very comfortable. I feel good every time I drop my daughter off that she is receiving the most loving and nurturing educational experience. Not to mention the children receive nourishing fresh and healthy snacks and meals everyday. It's a great place! We are extremely satisfied! read more

Where Do I Start!!!!!! I love HG Learning Academy and Teacher Nyisha..... It is hard to find teachers that are really passionate about their job. My son comes home everyday singing songs, and telling me what he learned new each day. The way she stimulates the children mentally is so amazing. HG Learning Academy is a really great program. I love love love it!!! You will not be disappointed. Trust me!!!! read more

I love HG Learning Academy! My son was in another daycare and we were really nervous about his wellbeing. Then my friend gave me Nyisha's number. He's been going there for months and he loves it! I've never felt so comfortable leaving my son. He's excited to go there everyday. He loves Nyisha and Mrs. Sheri. You can tell they genuinely love the kids and want the best for them. My son will definitely stay until it's time for him to start elementary school. I would recommend HG Learning Academy to anyone! read more

I can absolutly say i am very pleased and very grateful for HG learning academy. Teacher Nyisha and her staff are very involved and care about the students. I am very blessed to have crossed paths with Nyisha she is my life saver, as a single mother she makes me feel very confident and worry free about Julissa. Very please no words can explain! Thank u so much HG learning academy read more