Our child went to Learn and Play Montessori School in Sunnyvale for 1.5 years. This was her very…read morefirst school and we are beyond happy with her first school experience. She thrived at this school and that had so much to do with how nurturing everyone is. Ms Lana (School Director) is the absolute best. She knows every child who walks into the school daily. She is caring, thoughtful and super organized. Ms Avery and Ms Shri (Front Office) are SO welcoming, kind and eager to answer any questions you have. Ms Shrivani and Ms Rose (Room 10 teachers) are absolutely incredible. They taught my daughter so much from math, spelling, science, history etc. I felt like they really prepared her for Kindergarten. They are so caring to all of their students. They organized the greatest events as well, for example Mother's Day/ Father's Day, Graduation Day. They made these special moments so fun! They put so time and effort into what they do and it shows. I wish my daughter could stay in their class forever but she has now aged out. I would 100% recommend this school to any parent who is looking for clean, safe and fun preschool for their child.

My family had the best experience at LAPMS for my son. We moved back in the area and wanted to…read morecontinue his Montessori school learning so we enrolled him for the school year before he goes to TK. This was a fairly new school and it was the most affordable Montessori school in the area. The tour went well and Ms Lana helped us feel at ease that he would be getting great care and education with them. The classrooms were clean and the learning materials seemed very contemporary. Our son adjusted well after a couple weeks and we started to see a great improvement socially and academically and his feelings about school completely changed as well. He was half day initially, but we decided to extend after he was potty trained. He grew to love going to school and eventually during pick up, he'd hide behind his fingers which he explained "I was hiding because I want to stay at school". He loved his teachers and I can tell he got the individualized care he needed. I know my son's time here has made a lasting impression on his educational journey and we would recommend this school to any parent looking for a quality, affordable Montessori school in the area :)

Very happy with our local daycare! The app keeps us informed throughout the day. Flexible and…read moreextensive hours which helps with our busy schedule. The teachers and staff are kind and attentive to parents and students. Corporate and Passport discounts are available.

We were a Kindercare Cupertino family for nearly years. Both little ones started as infants an…read moreprogressed all the way through pre K. They are a big part of our family and will always cherish the many teachers and staff that were integral in raising our 2 kids. As parents we learned so much about raising kids from their breadth of knowledge and experience. Ms. Tanya and Ms. Neetu did everything possible to make sure our Pre K was learning during the pandemic. They managed to create a model that worked for our family so our little one wouldn't fall behind. Everyone was involved in during the difficult time. The younger child emerged through the pandemic ready for Kindergarten and is flourishing at his new school. If you're looking for a nurturing, safe, clean, well managed center this is the place for you and your child.

Our son is going to A+ academy from almost a year and he likes it a lot. We could see a lot of…read morechanges in him both academically and in general. All the teachers/staff are very friendly and professional. Kids have different activities based on their age group which my son not only enjoys but also learn a lot. The school main administrator Mrs Nora is very kind, listens when we have something to say and also very helpful. She interacts with every kid frequently and monitors closely on a daily basis which I don't think many schools do. They are not just diligent in academic teaching but also celebrating national festivals, conducting field trips frequently and having fun! Overall we are very much satisfied with the school.

I am very happy to send my daughter at A+Academy. Miss Harmeet and other teachers are very kind and…read moreloveable.

I have 2 kids here and have been here at the center about 4 years total now. I absolutely love this…read morecenter, the admin staff (especially Gita), and the teachers. I've been through almost every age and classroom here, so I feel like I'm allowed to give this long overdue review (: Let me answer some questions for those wondering: - Why is it so expensive? - it's actually about the same for any other center-based care around here. We live in the most expensive place on earth, so that's not really a center problem (trust me I got quotes from a lot of places). But what's great is that you're paying for year-round training for all teachers, and peace of mind that your child is safe and cared for by trained professionals. They literally check on your sleeping baby every 15 mins and have to put it in a log. That's priceless. Also, this center barely closes. You get to work full time and not have to worry about paying extra for camps or other types of care. You get constant updates on an app too. - I had backup care issues - The backup care system they use is sometimes out of their control. They're not the ones deciding who gets placed/not placed here for backup care (I was nosey and asked). Also, because your kid is here temporarily, they might be slow to warm up, and may cry. That's super normal and not the center's fault. Let's not freak out if a cubby isn't labeled perfectly or if your child has a booger nose in a photo....not a big deal. - I see a lot of teacher turnover - That's unfortunately very common in this field. But, Bright Horizons provides truly amazing benefits and pays for school for these teachers, keeping them around longer. If you want to lobby for higher salaries for teachers, I suggest you take it up with the state or get involved politically somehow. - Any other question or complaint - This is group care, your kid will be with other kids. If you want 1:1 attention, you need to get a nanny (and pay double). These teachers are truly amazing, they will care deeply for your child. Also, this center has super high standards. Highly suggest looking into what NAEYC accreditation means. They have some of the lowest teacher/child ratios to make sure their attention isn't spread thin. If I could keep both my kids here until they're 15, I would. I am genuinely so thankful for everyone at this center. 5000 stars!

I toured this daycare with the intention of potentially enrolling my young infant, but after what I…read morewitnessed, I will not be moving forward. Before my scheduled tour even started, I was waiting outside and looking through the window into the classroom. During that time, I personally observed a teacher falling asleep while rocking a baby. The teacher was an older, heavier-set woman with white hair. This was extremely concerning to me and ultimately became the deciding factor in my decision not to enroll. I am including this description so that the center can identify the staff member involved and ensure that the situation is appropriately monitored. I understand that anyone can have a tired moment, but seeing a caregiver responsible for an infant appear to fall asleep while holding and rocking the baby immediately raised serious concerns for me about attentiveness and supervision. For me, this was a major red flag and enough to make me feel that I could not trust the daycare with my child. The tuition is also very expensive, which made it disappointing to see that relatively few things seem to be included. For example, lunch is not provided despite the high cost of tuition. At that price point, I would expect a very high level of care, supervision, and overall value. There were definitely positives. I genuinely liked the curriculum, and the playground time appeared interactive and engaging for all the age groups- from infants to TK. During the actual tour, I also saw teachers calmly and patiently handling toddlers experiencing big emotions, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, those positives weren't enough to outweigh what I witnessed before the tour even began. When you're choosing a daycare, trust and safety have to come first. Seeing a teacher appear to fall asleep while holding an infant was something I simply could not overlook. I would encourage prospective parents to tour the facility themselves and pay close attention to the classroom environment and staff attentiveness--not just the curriculum and potential.

1. Always tidy and clean, brand new facilities 2. Friendly…read moreschedule for working families 3. Extremely caring and professional staffs, my daughter loves go to school everyday 4. Fresh organic snacks, great lunch 5. Clear communications I wish we knew this preschool earlier so we could also send our older one here

We feel so fortunate that we had found this great school and an excellent teacher who is the owner…read more Not only is a great school , it is also a new facilities and top notch clean. Their staffs are kind and sincere people that I could trust for educating my children. Our daughter attended the chinese program here , she really enjoyed every lessons and she's grown tremendously knowledge wise in her chinese program. We can't wait to enroll our 2nd child here! We are so glad that we made the decision to put our daughter in this school. Highly recommend this school!

Villa Montessori has been an incredible experience for our kid. The teachers have been patient and…read morethoughtful in helping him build structure and routine, and we've watched him grow so much since starting here. The classrooms are always clean and well-organized, and the parent volunteer program is something we especially appreciate, it gives us a real window into the classroom and keeps us closely connected with the teachers. A special shout-out to Mrs. Lin, who is truly exceptional at what she does. She's warm and kind with the children while also being firm in the best way, gently guiding them through the Montessori approach. You can tell she genuinely loves the kids and the work. If you have a 2-5 year old, this is such an enriching environment. We feel lucky to have found Villa Montessori and would recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing, thoughtful preschool. Five stars!

Villa Montessori is the best thing that has happened to our family. This is my 4 year old's second…read moreyear at Villa and he started as an extremely shy and sweet kid with no previous day care or school experience. In the past year, he has blossomed into an independent and assertive child, and he has learned a lot both academically and socially. Villa has an amazing ratio of 1-8 (3 teachers per classroom of 24 kids) that sometimes falls to 1-6 or 1-7. They are a true Montessori school, and the child stays with the same teachers for all the years. My son's two main teachers, Mrs. Fan and Mrs. De Silva, have been with the school for over a decade. My son has received a lot of individualized attention and loves his teachers. I think he would like to live with Mrs. Fan if given the chance. :) The teachers at Villa are extremely good at what they do and very passionate about Montessori education. When I went in for "observation day," each child was doing a different "job," so the teachers were managing 24 different activities, but everything was still very orderly. Even the tiny 2.5 year olds knew the rules and everyone knew to clean up. We really appreciate how diligent our son has become with washing hands, tidying up spaces, and wiping surfaces! Director Lin's leadership is also really exceptional. She is extremely organized, responsible, and sets clear expectations for the kids and parents. I love that the handbook, documents, twice-a-year report cards, and paperwork are all in good order. She is also very hands-on and I have seen her consoling a crying child in her lap, spoon feeding another child during lunch, and taking the time to talk with the kids individually. I am so impressed that she takes the time to get to know every one of the forty-some kids at Villa. She works many many hours at Villa and commutes from an hour away. Villa is not just a job for her - this is her life's purpose. Everyone at the school is very responsive and excellent with communication. Karen (who manages most of the administrative tasks) and Director Lin will usually respond to messages on Brightwheel within a few hours. We really appreciate how they take parent concerns very seriously. The flexibility of programs at Villa is also great - they have AM program (9-12 pm), PM program (1-4 pm), PM plus extended care (1-5 pm), full day (9-4 pm), or full day plus extended care (9-5 pm). I feel very lucky to be able to enroll my child in a half day program so that he gets a few hours of school every day, and we still get enough hours to go on an adventure together outside of school. One really brilliant and unique thing about Villa is that their after-school program (school ends at 4, there is another hour of after school until 5 pm) teaches the children Mandarin Chinese! I enrolled my son in the after school hour just for the Chinese class - Mrs. Fan and Mrs. Liu are both excellent Chinese teachers from Taiwan. I sat in on one class to see what it would be like, and was astounded that all of the kids had excellent pronunciation. Chinese tones are very difficult so it was really surprising to see a room full of non-Chinese kids speaking perfect Chinese! Lastly, the other Villa families also makes this place special. Villa is a non-profit with a governing board that is made up of parents. We really appreciate the parents that have taken on this responsibility. We have also made many friends at Villa, and really appreciate the sense of community. We truly couldn't have asked for a better preschool experience and will definitely miss this school when our son graduates!

My son recently graduated from the Older Infant classroom to the Young Toddler classroom, and I…read morecouldn't be more grateful for the care he received during this important stage. We enrolled him at 12 months old, knowing he'd be in good hands after having such a positive experience with our older child, who started at Primrose 3 years ago and still attends the school today. Post-pandemic, finding a school that prioritized health and safety was especially important to us. A few things that really stood out during our time in the Older Infant classroom: * Exceptional communication. We received regular updates through the Procare app, and the teachers always took the time to talk with us at pickup about how his day went. If anything seemed out of the ordinary--whether it was teething, mild symptoms, or a change in behavior--they reached out right away and kept us updated throughout the day. That level of communication gave us so much peace of mind. * Individualized care. The teachers took the time to understand our son's food allergies and eczema, followed his care plan carefully, and checked in often. We always felt confident that he was safe, well cared for, and getting the extra attention he needed. * They celebrated every milestone. One of my favorite parts was how excited they were to share his accomplishments with us. From taking his first steps and learning new words to making new friends, they truly felt like our partners in celebrating his growth. * A warm, caring environment. My son is definitely a Velcro baby, so I was nervous about going back to work. The teachers made that transition so much easier, and he quickly formed strong bonds with both his teachers and classmates. Even now that he's moved up to the Young Toddler classroom, he still gets excited to see his old teachers in the hallway, which says so much about the relationships they built with him. A special thank you to Erika, Chinara, Betsy, and all of the support teachers for the love, patience, and care you showed our son every day.

Our daughter's Primrose journey has been wonderful so far and we are so happy she is part of the…read morePrimrose family. We toured other schools and decided that Primrose was the right balance of play based and education. The teachers are as tireless as they are selfless, and go out of their way to ensure she has an enriching experience. They provide frequent photo and text updates and are always available to address any concern we have. We look forward to when our second child can join Primrose and would recommmend it to anyone looking for engaging preschool. Monica is a great director and knows what she is doing as she has led many schools in the past. She chooses her staff and teachers wisely as our children are so important to her.

We sadly moved out of the area a few weeks ago, and we miss KinderCare Sunnyvale dearly. As a…read morefirst-time Mom, it was incredibly difficult to put our 1.5 year old son in someone else's care. I had been taking care of him myself and couldn't imagine anyone else caring for him the way I did. But the intensity of my job plus a slowly improving global pandemic meant that it was time to find a more permanent caregiving solution. On his first day, the Kindercare team was incredibly kind and empathetic - it was harder for me than for my son! Every day after that was the same - none of the team ever wavered and I always felt that he was in the best hands. When I had my second child, it was a surprisingly easy transition. It was like leaving him with family at that point - still difficult but a lot of trust was there. Every single person we interacted with was amazing - their primary teachers, other teachers, support staff, leaders, etc. We never had a bad experience with anyone - even when things didn't go well (like the inevitable 2 year old biting phase!) they all handled it with kindness and support. We all make mistakes - but how we handle our mistakes is very telling. This daycare made a significant impact my kids' lives and we are forever grateful for that. Their genuine love for what they do is obvious and I know my kids are better off because of them. Their jobs are not easy - it is emotionally, physically and mentally challenging. At no point did I ever have the impression that they didn't love what they did though. KinderCare Sunnyvale has set a very high bar for how children should be treated and taken care of. Mandy, the Center Director, really knows what she is doing is leading a truly incredible group of caregivers.

Both of my children have attended KinderCare Sunnyvale. Our daughter went from…read morePreschool-Kindergarten (2019-2022) and our son went from Toddler-Kindergarten (2021-2025). At every stage/classroom they were in, the teachers and staff were amazing to work with. They were upfront and transparent when concerns arose, but above all cared for each child as if they were their own. Teachers and staff knew all of the children and parents by name, which helped to cultivate a family environment. The Assistant Directors and Directors were always in the Lobby to answer questions and interact with families. Ms. Michelle's Kindergarten program is legendary and of the highest standards. She goes above and beyond to nurture, educate, and prepare her students for Kindergarten/1st Grade. I have never seen a teacher give so much of herself to her students and love every minute of it. Both of my children had the privilege of being in her classroom and they were transformed under her guidance. We will forever be grateful to her and will consider her part of our extended family. Outside of the classroom, KinderCare Sunnyvale also provides a wide range of additional experiences to help children grow. Experiences like Learning Adventures (phonics, cooking, etc), Amazing Athletes (sports program), guest presenters (petting zoos, reptile shows, train rides, music performers, etc) and events (Summer Kick Off party, graduations, Mother's Day & Father's Day activities, etc). With many of these experiences, families also get to participate alongside their children. The KinderCare Sunnyvale facilities is in well maintained, inviting, and secure. Even though COVID, the teachers and staff went above and beyond to ensure everyone was healthy and safe. The safety of all children continues to be their top priority. We have attended other KinderCare centers in the Bay Area, but none come close to comparing to KinderCare Sunnyvale. The value of what you get is worth every penny you spend. KinderCare Sunnyvale also offers corporate and/or sibling discounts. So always ask to see if they will apply to you. While my children have aged out of KinderCare Sunnyvale, I cannot thank the teachers and staff enough. Thank you for all you have done for our family and continue to do for families in the Bay Area.