We were involved in a hit and run accident in front of the school this morning. The person who hit…read moreus also hit another car as he fled the scene. We called the school to ask for the tapes and they refused. Their policy is not to release the tapes to anyone including the police. Do not rely on them to protect any of us.

Negatives: * Bad /…read moreinconvenient location for most SF residents * $32,000+ a year! * No part-time program, cancelled 4-days a week to earn more money * Feels like they are running a business, not a school with all their fundraising Positives: * Mandarin immersion You're paying $32,000+ a year for preschool folks. Don't be silly. Are you trying to raise kids to be clueless to how the rest of the world works? Are you trying to become like the parents that got busted by the FBI for the college admissions scandal? Come on now.

Our daughter is thriving at Little Wonders. When she turned three we decided to enroll her in a…read moreschool that would foster more comprehensive education and development. We choose Little Wonders because we loved the Montesorri curriculum and Ms Galyna was such a warm and wonderful teacher. Since starting at Little Wonders our daughter has gone through extraordinary development , she can write her name, count to 60, her drawing skills are amazing and her vocabulary and imagination are blossoming. I cannot recommend Little Wonders enough - it is a great school.

We are so grateful for our four years at Little Wonders Montessori. Our son started in the "little…read moreschool" with Mr. Michael and is now finishing in Ms. Galyna's "big school". He's loved every year and it's been amazing to watch him grow in confidence and develop a genuine excitement for learning. The teachers take the time to understand each child's unique personality. We've been impressed with how they truly foster kindness, independence, and a love of learning. We also really like the balance of Montessori learning and traditional academics. Thanks to their guidance, our son is more than ready for kindergarten and was accepted into our private school of choice. He's also made wonderful friends and so many great memories. Some of his favorite moments include the class pumpkin patch trips, dressing up for Ms. Galyna's annual tea party, and fun pajama days. We've loved seeing photos of his projects, Montessori activities, baking days, gardening, music time, and so much more. We can't thank Little Wonders enough for giving our son such a strong, nurturing foundation.

We've had a wonderful experience at Tinker and couldn't recommend it more. It's a great community,…read morewith focus on the outdoors, learning through play, and building a great foundation for elementary school. We've loved watching our daughter thrive at Tinker. She has learnt to embrace nature (climbing trees, picking up bugs, learning about our parks) and brings home new skills almost daily (writing skills, songs and even learning new words in Mandarin and Spanish). The teachers and staff build strong relationships with the children and families and genuinely care about each child's daily enjoyment as well as their long-term growth and development. We have made lifelong family friends along the way. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of this community!

My son started at Tinker when he was about 1.5 years old. He is now almost 5 and will start TK in…read morethe fall. I do not have enough wonderful things to say about Tinker. They are not just a preschool but a genuine community with deep roots to the local neighborhood. The teachers and leadership stay up to date on evolving philosophies around early childhood development, with a strong focus on raising happy, confident, and emotionally well-adjusted children. There's a deep respect for each child as an individual, along with an emphasis on social-emotional growth, independence, and curiosity. We feel incredibly grateful to have been part of this community and for my son to have this enriching early childhood experience.

Our son has attended Tiny Giants for a year and a half and we couldn't be happier! They have the…read moremost amazing teachers who just adore the kids. My son is so excited for school every day and has made tons of wonderful friends. He has truly thrived here! We look forward to when our younger son can join his big brother at Tiny Giants.

Very happy with our experience at Tiny Giants. Both our girls have been attending since a young…read moreage and have shown progress in leaps and bounds. The relationships with their teachers and classmates is strong. They tell us about their experiences after "school" everyday. For us parents, the events at the daycare and on the weekends have allowed us to connect with folks and create a network that is invaluable. Thanks Tiny Giants!

Where to start.....As a stay at home mom I knew I was not able to give my child the consistent…read moremental simulation or social/peer interaction that is needed for a toddler to thrive. So after 15 months of sheltering in place, and finding out I was pregnant again I knew I had to find a preschool for my 2 year old. My hubby and I interviewed at a few school and felt MMSGG would be a good fit for our family. My biggest fear was my baby girl would scream her head off and not interact with the other children. To my surprise there were no tears on the first day of school, instead all smiles. Two "big" girls held my daughters hands and walked her into the room to show her around. Ms. Tara does a good job of pairing an older child to a youngster to act as a mentor. It's a win/win for everyone. The best part has been watching babygirl form strong social connections with her classmates and her confidence skyrocket. In the year that my ,2 year old, daughter has been at MMSGG she has learned the days of the weeks, sings about the continents & oceans, improved her hand eye coordination, and recognizes numbers out of sequence.

This is the most nurturing Montessori program in all of San Francisco. Tara, the owner is highly…read morecredentialed and incredible in creating a positive and supportive environment that empowers children to thrive and develop a love for learning, preparing them to excel once they enter elementary school . My daughters who are older now still love visiting Ms. Tara.

Our child has absolutely thrived at Tinker!…read more One of the things we appreciate most is how attentive and loving the teachers are. Through our conversations with them, it's clear they really know our child--her personality, her needs, and the ways they can help her grow. I especially appreciate how they create safe, supportive opportunities for her to speak up and express herself. The emphasis on social-emotional learning has been wonderful to see. She's learning not only to assert herself and communicate her needs, but also to be empathetic and considerate of others. Tinker also does a great job fostering independence in everyday ways, from packing her own backpack to cleaning up after playing. We love how much learning happens through nature and hands-on experiences, whether it's collecting leaves and sticks for classroom projects or spending time in their backyard garden. We appreciate the time the children spend outdoors--now in preschool, our daughter gets to take longer field trips that help children explore the wider world and learn practical skills, like navigating public transportation. Overall, Tinker has been such a nurturing environment for our child to build confidence, curiosity, independence, and a genuine sense of connection with others. We're so grateful to the teachers for creating a space where she feels safe, supported, and excited to learn!

Our son joined Tinker when he was 7 months old and we stayed for 4 years because we liked the…read moreprogram so much. I can say the best part of the preschool system is the teachers. They are super attentive to the kids, very caring, and know how to shape the kids into wonderful little people. Some programs out there have hit or miss teachers who lack strong engagement with their kids and may just sit back. Not here. The teachers lean in and run a well designed program that thinks through emotional learning, academic learning, and structured play. Every time we have a school holiday the kids prepare and sing songs for the families and have choreographed routines. They learn how to follow instructions very well. On the learning front, our son is a fluent Mandarin listener via the Mandarin immersion and we expect that to set him up very well for a full K-5 Mandarin program. As a 4 year old he has been learning basic phonics and writing at school, which is an awesome acceleration over the status quo. Our son has developed extremely well in all dimensions as a result of his time at Tinker. We have also forged strong bonds with the community (parents, teachers, and staff). The PGA is highly engaged and we have many events throughout the school year. The one area that could be improved is back office organization and clear communications, especially upon grade transitions. But this is somewhat to be expected given all the moving pieces of families leaving and working around class size constraints. It all works out in the end!

I love MCH because it is so thoughtfully and impeccably run, with experienced, long-tenured…read moreteachers and a genuinely inclusive community. I especially value the mixed-age classrooms, where children have the opportunity to learn from one another and deepen their own understanding by helping and teaching younger students. I've also seen so much growth in our daughter during her time at MCH. She has learned to trust herself, become more confident and independent, and grow more skilled each day at expressing herself and communicating what she thinks, feels, and needs.

My daughter (age 5) just graduated from MCH this year, and my son (age 3) just started this fall…read more We love the traditional Montessori approach! The materials and the environment are beautiful and inspiring. The lead teachers both have almost 30 years' tenure at the school, which is felt in their wisdom, patience, and kindness. The education for independence, dignity, and respect was so formative for my daughter, who is now a confident, focused, and delightful kindergartener. My husband and I have made some of our best friends from the parent community at MCH, and it's always a place where I feel like I can be myself. Highest recommendation!

We absolutely loved Little Bee. Our son started at 19 months and stayed there until just before…read morekindergarten, right after his 5th birthday. Sarra and the entire team always made us feel very comfortable and we could see how much our son thrived there. As Sarah will note if you ask her, the teachers speak Mandarin, but the kids usually speak English to each other. On top of that, as a non-mandarin speaker, I was a little nervous at first that I wouldn't be able to communicate effectively with the staff. That was not the case. I never felt out of the loop on anything. I think it's also notable. Just how great we found the little bee parent community to be. We did not anticipate making such good friends so quickly. At the funston locations for little bee, in particular, there is a great community of parents hanging out at pickup and the kids play outside the front yard. If you want to get a feel for this I would suggest stopping by a little b or even just walking by, right around 5:00. Especially in the lighter months, we would sometimes play outside with other kids and parents for an hour after school.

Little Bee is an incredible preschool, and I could not recommend it enough to prospective parents…read more Our son has attended the Funston (Presidio) location since he was 2 years old. Each class has 3 main teachers + floating teachers, who all care for the kids with kindness and empathy. The campus' location in the Presidio creates an idyllic and beautiful environment for the kids - they go outside to explore nature every morning and we get sent daily pictures and videos of their adventures. We love the Mandarin immersion aspect, and our son is fully bilingual thanks to the teachers' efforts. Sarra, the director of Little Bee, runs a tight and efficient ship. The involved PTA organizes many community events, such as monthly playdates, Easter Egg Hunts, an annual Camp Out, Pumpkin Picking, Santa's Brunch, parents' nights out and more across the Funston and Lombard locations. Beyond just a preschool, this is also a supportive, caring, welcoming community of families and we have met many wonderful friends through Little Bee.

The owner is amazing. Great attitude, genuinely loves kids, loves what she does. And she is there…read moreeveryday.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have had our daughter attend Apple Tree for a short but very…read moreimpactful six months before we moved out of San Francisco. It was, without a doubt, one of the best decisions we made for her early development and happiness. From day one, we had complete confidence in Jasmine and her dedicated team. They made a thoughtful effort to ensure our daughter felt welcome during her transition into daycare--bringing her favorite toys (baby dolls) to her at drop-off to help soothe her. By the third day, she was no longer crying at drop-off and quickly began looking forward to going to school. She regularly talks about her amazing teachers--Chloe, Toni, and Ruby--and all the friends she made in her classroom. One standout example of Apple Tree's incredible attention to detail: during her very first week, they surprised us by celebrating her 2nd birthday with a cake and singing, even though she was brand new. She was absolutely beaming in the photos they shared with us. The classroom activities were varied, thoughtful and based on monthly themes. We loved receiving weekly photo updates that showed all the fun and educational things she was doing. It was clear she was thriving in this environment. A unique and helpful perk of Apple Tree is the monthly Parent's Day--offering full-day weekend drop-in care. This gave us valuable time to recharge, knowing she was in a safe and familiar space where she was happy and well-cared for. We also really appreciated the flexibility Apple Tree provided with our variable weekly schedule, allowing for earlier drop-offs when needed. Since starting at Apple Tree, our daughter's confidence and independence have blossomed. The school gently encouraged her to do things on her own--like putting on her jacket and shoes--which built her self-esteem. We started potty training over spring break, and thanks to the attentive support from her teachers, she was fully potty trained within a month. There are so many more positive things we could say about Apple Tree. We are deeply grateful for the nurturing and joyful community they created, and we feel so lucky our daughter was a part of it, even for a short time. If you're considering enrolling your child here and have any hesitations, let this review be the encouragement you need--Apple Tree is truly a gem.

My LO has been a Bambini Montessori School for a little less than a year and he couldn't be happier…read moreand me, too. When I was researching pre-schools, all I knew is that I wanted a Montessori-based curriculum. During my research, I came across the Bambini Montessori School in the Inner Richmond. It had good reviews and good ratings. My husband and I visited the school and met with the Director. We were pleased with all the activities our LO would enjoy. It was clean with a nice backyard area. The teachers are friendly and supportive. The curriculum is not overly structured which allows for free time. Not only does my LO love it, but my husband and I love it, too. We've had an opportunity to get to know a majority of the parents. It's a very supportive community all around. We would highly recommend the Bambini Montessori School.

My daughter went to Bambini for two years, from age 2-4. She absolutely loved it. Her vocabulary…read moregrew so much, the curriculum was varied and thoughtful. Ms. Shelley was amazing - so engaged, so in tune with the students. The classroom has a wide age range, which was so great for learning and mentorship. My daughter learned to take care of the younger new students when she was a veteran. There was amazing hands-on learning and plenty of time for games, play, and silliness. It is SO nice to not need to worry about packing any snacks or lunch - I really appreciated knowing my daughter would be exposed to new foods with her class. My daughter emulates Ms. Shelley now at home with her stuffed animals, and it is so lovely to see how she looks up to her. We are leaving Bambini with an amazing community of friends - kids and parents - that Bambini created for us.