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 :)

We love this preschool! Our daughter started here in 2022, in the 2's class. We were very…read moreapprehensive as this was a kid who was super shy and been socially distanced in the pandemic. The first few months were tough but the teachers were super supportive and they had an extra assistant teacher who just hung out with her till she got comfortable to join the class. Fast forward to 2025, after completing her TK class here, our daughter is all equipped to join Kinder in a "big school". This year has especially impressive with themes every week, art and songs to go with the theme, lots of reading and writing without worksheets!! Kids learn via play, and love it. They do so much art daily, that you'd have to buy boxes if you decided to preserve them all. :) We also loved the playgrounds in each year, perfect for the age group and separated from other ages to keep them safe. Another plus is the events, they celebrate many festivals, performances for Mother's Day/Father's Day and Christmas! Last but not the least, the staff is amazing! All three classrooms that our daughter went to (sunflower, dragonfly and TK) have had loving and attentive teachers. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!

My son went to PECL for two years. He absolutely loved PELC, and the sunflower and rainbow classes…read morehe attended, and so did we! The teachers are just wonderful. Every teacher and staff we have worked with is so kind and loving. The classes are small, the activities and also snacks are high quality. Every kid there is happy, confident and curious. If you've been to other schools you will see the differences. I just wish they can extend to elementary school grades!

Both of our kids had great experiences at village little preschool. Miss Janice who left a few…read moreyears is such a great teacher and she was so kind and sweet also super patient. We are also so lucky to have Miss Lulu as star teacher who showed love and kindness to our kid. She also knows how to handle kids and make kids follow her instruction without hard feelings. My kid developed and grew a lot over a year and we are so appreciated Miss Joanna is another great teacher who taught my other kid a few years ago and she was very supportive. Whenever my kid was a bit upset she would bring her out and shoot very nice photos for her and found way to Make her happy. That is sweet and made her feel great

My daughter had a wonderful time here. She loved going to school. She came into the classroom with…read morea smile every day, waited for me with a smile at night, and said she enjoyed her time at school. The teachers were very friendly and patient, the classrooms were clean and tidy, and there were a variety of toys. My daughter loved them all!

My first impression was that this is a good place as it sits in a quiet neighborhood, the ratio is…read moregood, teachers look nice. But something happened in the tour changed my mind. During the tour of the 3-year-old class, I saw a teacher holding a cup of steaming hot tea without a lid, walking through a group of children and even hugging two of them. After entering the classroom, the teacher put the tea on a cabinet, which was fine. But a little later, she moved the hot tea to the table where the children were having snacks. I questioned the tour guide on the spot, and was told that the school provides complimentary drinks for teachers every day, and that this poses no safety risk since they've never had an incident where hot water was spilled on a child. This response shows that the school prioritizes not offending teachers over children's safety.

Just finished our first year at Children's Corner. We loved it for many reasons. As a parent with a…read morepandemic toddler, I was very nervous sending my son to school. But the school was great about enforcing their policy and teachers maintained a very clean environment. The teachers were loving, as were the substitutes. My son is trilingual and there were teachers that could communicate in all 3 languages. That was great. I love how each grade has its own play area. Mix up Fridays are fun so kids could explore other play areas. We looked forward to the activity of day table every morning. Each day was an amazing creation. For my 2 year old, I couldn't have chosen a better school. I toured all in the area and after careful evaluation we landed at this school for many reasons and very happy with that choice. We opted for 5, half days and it was perfect for my family and work/life balance.

We are so grateful to Early Horizons Preschool and especially to Nito, Stefanie, and Kylee for…read morebeing such incredible directors. Finding a daycare that could safely accommodate our son's medical complexity including G-tube feeding was extremely challenging, especially for an infant. From the very beginning, the team at Early Horizons went above and beyond to provide not only excellent care, but also genuine love, support, and nurturing for both of our children. Special shoutout to Teacher Crystal and Teacher Kristen in the infant room, and Teacher Jennie and Andreina in the toddler room. These individuals are absolutely amazing, and we fully trust them with our children. They are so nurturing and loving, and you can truly tell they enjoy what they do and have a genuine love for kids. Our son attended from 10 months old until he was 2 1/2, and our daughter started at just 5 months and stayed until she was 2. Both of them thrived in this environment, and as parents, we always felt reassured knowing they were in such capable and compassionate hands. As they reached each milestone, the amazing teachers celebrated with them. This was so heartwarming as it revealed how much our children meant to them. One thing we especially appreciated was the consistent updates throughout the day--feedings, snack times, and photos. It gave us so much peace of mind and helped us feel connected, even when we were apart. We never felt like we were missing out on their growth and development. If it weren't for changes in our family situation and commute, we would absolutely still be there. Early Horizons will forever hold a special place in our hearts and sets the highest standard for all daycare centers and schools. We highly recommend Early Horizons Preschool to any family looking for a safe, supportive, and loving environment for their children. One final note-- our son's Occupational Therapist, who's been working with children for nearly two decades, paid a visit to Early Horizons to assess the environment to provide strategies to maximize our son's abilities. Verbatim, she said, "I've never seen a daycare that is more caring and accommodating than this one". Cheers to the best daycare ever! Thanks for the core memories!

We love Early Horizons so much! Our son started there at 4 months old and his infant teacher…read moreKristen was like a second mom to him, so loving and attentive! All the teachers are just really nice people and you can tell they actually care, which gives us so much peace of mind as parents. One thing we really like is they celebrate holidays and traditions from all over the world so kids are exposed to so many different cultures already. They also do a different theme every week with activities to go with it! Couldn't ask for a better daycare honestly. We're so glad we found this place!

We are absolutely thrilled with the care and attention our daughter has received in the infant…read moreclass and the Jr. Preschool program at Tulip Kids Academy! A huge shoutout to Ms. Pushpa and Ms. Diana, who have been nothing short of wonderful. Their warmth, patience, and dedication make our little one excited to come to school every single day. They truly go above and beyond to nurture each child individually, and it shows in how much our daughter has grown -- both socially and in her learning. We feel so lucky to have them as her teachers! We also want to specially recognize Ms. Kuldeep and Ms. Thu for the extra love and care they showered on our child. Knowing that your little one is in such caring hands gives parents immense peace of mind. The entire team at Tulip Kids Academy creates a safe, joyful, and stimulating environment where toddlers can truly thrive. We couldn't ask for a better place for our daughter's early learning journey. Highly recommend this academy to any parent looking for exceptional early childhood education!

We cannot recommend the infant teaching team at TKA highly enough. Our twins have been under their…read morecare since they were a year old, and the growth we've seen is incredible. The teachers strike the perfect balance between structure--teaching them to feed themselves and follow routines--and genuine, heartfelt affection. the Our twins moved to the next class when they turned two. Even now, their love for their first teachers hasn't faded. They still make a point to go back and visit the infant classroom every chance they get, which is a true testament to the bond they formed. Miss Ami and Miss Jayshri, in particular, have become total household names for us. They cared for our children, and we are so grateful to have had them in our corner during these formative years. If you are looking for a team that will nurture your children's independence while showering them with love, this is exactly where you want to be.

We feel so fortunate to have our child at Creative Explorers. They love the school - they can't…read morestop talking about the teachers, the friends at school, and things they did! Teachers are warm, caring and loving. We know our child is in good hands. As its name suggests, Creative Explorers a preschool that values and nurtures creativity by hands-on experience. The play-based approach resonates well with my child and they learned so much because it's fun! I also love that the teachers let the children decorate art in their own way rather than forcing them to follow certain pattern and make it "perfect". I think that's key to nurturing creativity. The school is very good at planning and celebrating key holidays/events and bringing the families together, so the families have developed strong bond and sense of community. The biggest event series of the year is the summer! The school plans for 6 weeks long of special curriculum/events including water play. My child got over fear of water because of that! We highly recommend Creative Explorers!

Creative Explorers is really an exceptional preschool & our experience could not have been better!…read moreThe teachers- Ms Darcy, Ms Crystal, Ms Annie & Ms Barbara (& the other supporting teachers in the non bigs class) are professional, experienced and most importantly caring. They invest time into learning what is special about your child and work with you to improve on what needs improving My son was in the bigs class as his first completely by himself experience & he has grown leaps & bounds. He plays independently, he's grown to start to initiate play and playing together with friends. When we had periods of pushing boundaries & learning how to play with others, they were great with talking with us on how to work/reinforce these ideas at home. Also, my son is a late August bday & there was debate on whether to start kindergarten. Ms Darcy & Ms Crystal wrote a report on how our son was progressing and on what skills he was striving and also where he was struggling. They also met with my husband & I to discuss. These are things that really indicate going the extra mile! There is also a push to really interact with the other family's (although not a requirement ) which we found helpful. It's great in order to help the kids foster friendships in the class. This was further reinforced with family 'special' events such as fall festival, mothers/fathers day, & end of year celebration. Thank you again to the Creative Explorers team! We could not recommend enough

From the time my daughter was two years old, I spent a lot of time thinking about what kind of…read morepreschool I wanted for her. I never liked the idea of sending such a young child somewhere from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. For a little one taking her very first steps into the world outside her family, that just felt like too much. Then I found CCNS through Google. Even before I visited the school, I somehow knew that this was exactly the kind of place I had been looking for -- a dream school for both my daughter and me. CCNS has been part of the community for 70 years, and from the very beginning, I could understand why it is so special. Teacher Jennie is one of the warmest and kindest people I have ever met. She has an incredible amount of patience and understanding, not only for the children but also for their parents. My daughter loved her from the very first time they met. Because this was my daughter's first experience spending time regularly with people outside our family, she had very serious separation anxiety in the beginning. Every day, Jennie would hold her hand or keep her close enough that my daughter could reach her whenever she needed reassurance. She made sure my daughter always felt noticed, cared for, and safe. A year later, that little girl who had once been afraid to say goodbye to me had completely fallen in love with her teachers, her classmates, and her school. She then moved up to the Pre-K class together with many of her friends. In Pre-K, Teachers Calla and Mona worked wonderfully together, guiding a classroom full of energetic four-year-olds as they learned, explored, created, and discovered something new every day. Teacher Calla always seemed to have a new and exciting idea up her sleeve. She constantly came up with fun and creative ways to spark the children's curiosity and encourage them to explore, discover, and venture into things they had never experienced before. Teacher Mona is one of the most cheerful, positive, and easygoing people I have ever met. My daughter would tell me all the time, "I love Teacher Mona because I get to laugh so much every day when I'm with her!" To me, there is no better compliment a four-year-old could give her teacher. My daughter spent two of the most unforgettable years of her early childhood at CCNS. She loved everyone and everything there -- her teachers, her friends, the two guinea pigs, and the three hens. One of the things I appreciate most about CCNS is its parent-participation philosophy. Depending on the children's ages, each classroom has a different number of working parents helping the teachers care for and engage with the children each day. The 2-year-old class has 24 children with 12 working parents and one teacher; the 3-year-old class has 24 children with 8 working parents and one teacher; and the 4-year-old class has 24 children with 6 working parents and two teachers. I had never seen such a high adult-to-child ratio in a preschool before. It means that children receive an extraordinary amount of individual attention and care throughout the day. The school also provides an amazing variety of toys, books, art projects, and interactive activities appropriate for each age group. During her two years at CCNS, my daughter never once seemed bored. She came home constantly carrying piles of creative little projects she had made at school. I truly believe all of these experiences had a wonderful and positive influence on her curiosity, creativity, and early development. The children also have opportunities to participate in everyday responsibilities -- caring for the animals, helping teachers clean up toys around the campus, and working together as a group. In such simple and natural ways, they learn responsibility, teamwork, independence, and good habits. And CCNS didn't just give my daughter a wonderful experience. It gave me one, too. Through this community, I made many wonderful friends. Even after our children graduated, we have continued to stay in touch. These friendships have made my own life in the Bay Area so much richer and happier. Looking back, I feel incredibly grateful that my daughter's first experience outside our family happened at CCNS. She arrived as a little girl who was nervous about being away from me, and she left with confidence, friendships, wonderful memories, and so much love for her school. If I ever had another child, I would choose CCNS again without a moment of hesitation. To us, CCNS will always be a little childhood wonderland filled with endless love, joy, and dreams.

I've hesitated to write any reviews on CCNS because I love it so, so much, I would feel terrible to…read morejust give it a quick five stars and walk away. That wouldn't be fair. My review won't nearly do the school justice, but here's what I've got. I went to a co-op preschool growing up (Redwood Parents Nursery School in Redwood City) and I remember it being pure magic. The environment, the teachers, the families we're still in touch with (I'm 35 now, so that's saying something), all the time outdoors. In my search for a preschool in this area, I had begun to accept that that kind of thing just didn't exist anymore, or that if it did it was out of reach financially for our family. I know one mid-range preschool I toured (not parent participation) was something like $650/month, and that was just for 3-4 mornings per week, nothing crazy. I couldn't do it. So we went to a city-run preschool for a while that we weren't thrilled with, and then went to the open house for this one in January of last year. It. Was. Everything. I was blown away by the beautiful outdoor space - big tricycle track, chickens, bunnies, big sand area, garden for the kids to engage with, tons of movement equipment, nice lawn and little hills. And now they even have a mud kitchen! The kids are ENCOURAGED to get messy. They can run around barefoot, jump in puddles, if they're working on their potty training and have an accident - no biggie. They really and truly foster a positive learning environment. There are centers set up all over the place (thanks to the parent involvement) with science projects, cooking projects, special art activities, free range art activities, music, and exploration of every kind. And if the kids just want to hang out and ride bikes because that's developmentally what they're drawn to? That's cool, too. They consider observation a form of participation, rightly. On top of all of this, the teachers. Oh, the teachers. They're just amazing. We started in February of last year, mid-year, and we were immediately included, welcomed, loved, and part of the village. We were at home, right away. They treat the students with unending respect and love, get right in the magic and fun with them, and are equally ready to sit down in the dirt and listen, build problem solving and conflict resolution skills, and just be 100% present. They WELCOME conflict and difficulties, because it's an opportunity for learning and growth. As they say, if the kids already had all of those skills, they wouldn't need preschool. All of this, and affordable! $270/month for the 3's morning class this year, I believe; and just slightly more for the 4's afternoon class. The catch, and I see how this makes it challenging in some one parent homes or two working parent homes, is that there's a lot of parent participation involved (working one day per week, evening meetings once/twice month, a committee position, two janitorial weekends per year, etc.), and that part ALMOST kept us from doing it, but I'm so unbelievably grateful that we chose to make the leap. Every bit of time and effort we've put in has come back to us ten-fold in the sense of community we feel, and the amazing experience our whole family has had so far. If you're considering this school, you can call any time and schedule a tour. I can't possibly give it enough stars.