Love, Love, Love Kidz Planet! I have 3 sons and I feel blessed that in 2007 I found them and after that there was no doubt in my mind that all my boys would attend Kidz Planet for Preschool. My 1st son attended 2007-2008, my 2nd son attended 2010-2011 and my baby 2014-2015. When I started looking for schools I had many visits at different schools, including other franchise centers, Montessori schools and small home preschools and just loved the size of the rooms, the structure and play yard for the kids.
I was looking for a structured environment for my 3 year olds to attend to give them a strong foundation for school and I found it here. I am certain of this because my older boys, who are now in 7th and 3rd grade, both get straight A's (or 4/5's for the younger) and I truly believe this is due to them being prepared by Kidz Planet. Most notably, Ms Stella and Ms Sasha, but not without the assistance of the entire staff and owner Ms. Irina. How amazing that the teachers that were there in 2007 are still here in 2015. It is so important to me the loyalty shown by the staff. They truly love where they work and love the kids.
Now a days when your child heads to Kindergarten they need to know and recognize the alphabet and numbers to 20, be able to write their name and be able to sit and follow directions. Kidz Planet gets them ready through play, art, hands on learning, songs and fun by getting in math, reading, writing and science. The older kids will begin to get homework to get them use to it once they start school. They also get lots of time to play outside and free play inside. The best part is the events, concerts and shows the teachers put together. They have the participation of all the kids, from babies to pre-k and the shows are phenomenal.
They have a full kitchen and included in the cost they provide hot breakfast, hot lunch and morning and afternoon healthy snacks. They grow veggies in their garden. And my favorite, they offer a fun summer program that include water play, magic shows, pony rides, petting zoos that are incorporated into weekly themes like Wild West, Circus, Jungle, Dinosaurs, Camping and many others.
If you are looking for a school and live or work in the East Bay I highly recommend Kidz Planet. Their hours are perfect for full time working parents and for families just wanting a strong foundation for their little ones. They will get them prepared for Kindergarten and all I ever wanted was to know they were in good hands. Lucky for us we found a well-rounded preschool for our boys. read more