We are so sad to be leaving Level Up. We truly have nothing but wonderful things to say about our experience. Our daughter came home every day excited to tell us about her day, the activities she participated in, and the special moments she shared with her teachers and friends. The staff has always been amazing, caring, and welcoming. The hard work, dedication, and love they put into everything they do--especially the shows and performances for holidays and special occasions--are truly incredible. We will always be grateful that we chose Level Up to help prepare our daughter for TK and kindergarten. Thank you for providing her with such a loving and nurturing environment and for giving our family memories that we will cherish forever. A special thank you to Miss Betsy, Miss Rajleen, and Miss Sahar. The love, patience, and care they show each child are truly extraordinary. read more

My daughter attended Level Up for about three years, and now that she has transitioned into kindergarten, I wanted to take a moment to thank the entire Level Up staff for everything they have done for her. The teachers and staff have been absolutely amazing and played such an important role in helping my daughter reach academic milestones at such an early age. The foundation they helped build has prepared her to confidently take on kindergarten and the many academic years ahead. As a parent, finding a school where your child is learning, growing, and genuinely cared for is priceless. Level Up was absolutely worth the investment and, most importantly, gave us peace of mind knowing she was in such great hands. Thank you, Level Up, for being such an important part of Leylah's early years and education. We are truly grateful for everything you have done for her. read more

My kid has been at Level Up for the past month. So far, we like it. He transitioned well, and the teachers and director seem caring and kind. I love receiving daily pics of the kiddos doing activities, and I like that they do show and tell on Fridays. My 2.5 year old vocab has burst since starting there, which is really cool to see. We haven't had any major issues yet so I'm not sure how those would be handled if something were to come up. They take credit card, and have many different options for full time vs part-time schedules. I also like the variety of lunch options (though for an additional fee per month). You won't receive specific updates on your kiddo for eating, napping, diaper changes, etc unless you ask them specifically, but they do seem responsive to those inquires when I do ask. read more

Our daughter has been going here for a few months now. Really good caring staff. Well structured program.

Structured Daycare. Staff is very friendly. My son took time to adjust but is used to going to school now so I'm happy that when the time comes to swap to another he will be in the mindset. read more

My daughter has been going here for last 2 months. Their daily activities, creative play, and structured learning are very engaging, the staff is very friendly too. Highly recommend them. read more

Our experience with Level Up Montessori was extremely disappointing--both emotionally and financially. We enrolled our 14-month-old and paid $350 in registration fees plus the full month's tuition upfront. The school insisted that she attend full days (9:30 am-4:30 pm) immediately, not recommending a gradual transition, despite her age and obvious separation anxiety. After just two days she became severely distressed. At pickup she was screaming, sobbing uncontrollably, and emotionally shut down. Trying to understand why her reaction was so extreme, we waited outside the school on Day 3 and could clearly hear her crying for long stretches without any adult attempting to console her. It became clear that she was being left to cry rather than comforted. When asked why the child is left to cry- we were told this is better for the child. For a 14-month-old, this approach is developmentally inappropriate and emotionally harmful. We checked with other parents who had dropped out of this center and saw they left similar reviews. When we withdrew her to protect her wellbeing, we were shocked to learn that not only would there be no refund for the unused portion of the month, but the school also charged us for the entire next month's fees as well--for a child who attended only three days. While during admission we were informed the first month tuition will be on the basis of the days she attends. Yet we were charged for that whole month and the next month, hiding behind 'policy'. Paying nearly two months of tuition plus registration for three days of attendance is unreasonable and feels extremely money-minded rather than child-focused. The school hides behind "policy" instead of showing any empathy or flexibility toward families. Between the rigid full-day requirement, lack of emotional support, and unfair financial practices, I cannot recommend this center to parents of young toddlers. read more

We're so happy with the level of care and education Level Up provided my daughter. When she first started 2 years ago, she was a shy and timid little girl. I remember her first Christmas concert, she was in the back and just stood there quietly cause she was so shy. Fast forward a year and a half later, she's now singing confidently in the front row of her graduation performance. When she first started, I would ask who my daughter's friends were and she would just say "teacher". Now, all she talks about is all the friends she's made and how much fun she's had at school. She loves her teachers and loves to talk about everything she learned at school. I have to admit there was a bit of growing pains with administration the first year, but now the communication has been great and everything is so well organized. They even had Mother's Day and Father's Day performances. You can tell how much the staff loves the kids. We're gonna miss this place when my daughter leaves for kindergarten. read more

Level Up Montessori - Preschools Near Me - Hayward, California

If I could give zero stars, I would. This was my son's first time in preschool (October 2023), and he had a hard time adjusting. Unfortunately, the staff never took the time to introduce themselves to my husband and I. I never met his teacher in person, and any updates through the app were sent only after I had already picked him up, which defeats the purpose of real-time communication. He cried during drop-offs due to the transition, and instead of offering comfort or support, the staff would call me within an hour to come pick him up because they said they couldn't console him. I was never allowed into the classroom either, which felt suspicious and unwelcoming. At the Halloween performance, I noticed my son wasn't outside with the others. No one informed me why which put me into a panic because I couldn't find him. I had to approach one of the teachers and ask where he was. They let me go inside for this instance and I found him crying alone on the floor while the teachers sat at the desk doing nothing to help him. They told me it was because he wanted a snack. That moment confirmed everything I had feared about their lack of care. We made the decision to pull him out and enroll him in Building Kidz Hayward. The difference was night and day. The teachers there are warm, personable, and communicative. My son still cried at first, but they worked with him and kept me updated in real time. I'm writing this now as he's thriving and about to start kindergarten. I truly thank Building Kidz for helping undo the trauma we both experienced. I wanted to wait until his preschool experience was over to give an honest review when comparing the two schools, which is why I'm writing this now. Don't let the positive reviews fool you. There are valid concerns here that should not be ignored read more

I searched for a daycare/school for my son for months and level up montessori was the perfect fit. All the teachers are super kind and patient. My son loves going to school and socializing with kids his age. Also, the teachers are very fast in responding and communicating through the app. You get daily pictures of activities they learn. read more

Level Up Montessori - Preschools Near Me - Hayward, California

My daughter has been going to this school since she was 18 months and recently my son joined. Many teachers have come and gone but some teachers are steady and really superb. Ms. Raj and Ms. Neha are superb with kids. They are warm and my son gets so happy to see her because she is so welcoming amd caring. ​ read more

I am disappointed to have to write this review because I recommended this school to my family and friends. The teachers are amazing. My first son has grown so much thanks to this school. He graduated preschool here and I considered my second to enroll here as well but it all went downhill when I saw the pricing and realized I have been overcharged every month for at least a year so more than $1000. I obviously wanted a refund but it's been more than a month of pestering the director since she won't give me the owner's direct number and still no resolution. As a result we have decided not to go ahead with my second child because we feel we aren't valued as a continued member of this school community as if my concern is not valid. Registration fee is nonrefundable and another loss for us. If you enroll your child here, please note a difference with toddler and preschool fees. When my son moved to the preschool class, they never changed the billing, nor was I aware of a reduction in fee per month. Don't put yourself through the same headache I'm going through. Again, the teachers are absolutely amazing and I have nothing against them. I just wished I was valued more with the owner considering I was going to enroll my second son but we have changed our mind due to this. I decided to stay quiet at first but being the first contact 6/15 and it's now 7/25, it's very frustrating. read more

My daughter is transitioning out of Level Up soon and it feels like the end of an era. She has been there since she was 2 and we've had nothing but positive experiences with Level Up. Ms. Betsy and all the teachers have been amazing and my daughter has learned so much in the 3 years that she's been there. My family and I will miss it tremendously and highly recommend it for anyone else out there looking for childcare! read more

My kid loves to come to school to learn and play in a nice structured environment. The teachers are lovely. I like the location since we can do some grocery shopping after school read more

I'm so pleased with Level Up Montessori! The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to each child's development. Ms. Betsy in particular is a wonderful director! My daughter has grown so much since starting here--both socially and academically. The learning environment is calm, creative, and thoughtfully structured. She comes home excited to share what she has learned each day. I recommend Level up Montessori to any parent looking for a caring and enriching preschool for their little one. I'm very proud that my daughter was a graduate of this Montessori. read more

I keep writing reviews because I'm so happy with this place. My kid has a ASD diagnosis. While he is on the lower end of the spectrum, he has some challenges. My kiddo never went to Pre-K because of COVID. I loved my daycare. Don't get me wrong. He was there from the time he was 4 months until 5 years. They absolutely took care of him. However it was a daycare and not a school so they did daycare things and not pre k things. I've had my kiddo here since April and I've seen tremendous growth in his speech, his critical thinking, and his mathematical processing. Again I keep reviewing this place because they keep impressing me. My kid has grown so much. This place has been a blessing! My kiddo learns so much and they are just so attentive and nice. Having a kiddo with ASD and seeing him grow so much has been amazing. Before coming here my kid couldn't write his name. His kindergarten teacher tried but until he went here I didn't see progress. He can write his name, he's doing math in his head without his fingers, he's speaking and articulating himself so well. I know it's because he's getting the one on one attention he needs. He loves coming here and I love dropping him off. read more

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I've been sending both of my children to Level Up for the past three years--my older child for the full duration and my younger one for the last year. Overall, I've been extremely happy with the experience. The staff is incredibly warm and welcoming, and it's evident that they genuinely care about each child's well-being. Both of my kids enjoy their time there, and it's been wonderful to watch them grow socially and emotionally. There are plenty of hands-on learning activities that keep the kids engaged and help them develop new skills. My child has learned a lot in just a few months. The daycare has a great app where they share updates, photos, and reminders. I always know how my child's day went. Overall, I highly recommend Level Up to other parents looking for a nurturing and educational daycare. It's been a positive experience for our family! Special thanks to Miss Sandhya, Betsy, Neha, Raji, Rajileen, Rupi, Daisy, Zahar, Eli, Morsal, and Maria for all your help and care towards Akshaya and Yatika. read more

My son has been at Level Up for 3 years, and our experience has been nothing short of wonderful. The owner, Ms Sandhya, has created a beautiful, safe, and loving school where children feel happy and confident. The director, Ms Betsy, is very understanding, friendly, and always ready to help families with any questions or needs. All the teachers are so kind, patient, and hardworking. They truly love the children and give their full attention to help each child learn and grow. We are very thankful to Sandhya, Betsy, and all the teachers for their big hearts, hard work, and amazing teaching. We truly recommend Level Up to any parent who wants the best education and a strong foundation for their child. read more

I love the teachers here. They genuinely care about the children and are so caring and patient. My daughter use to cry when she started school now she looks forward to it! They have flexible rates and programs for you to choose from and work with the parent to help the child grow and develop life skills such as potty training. I heard a lot of issues with day cares enforcing strict pull up policies. The transition was very well and my child loves her teachers. She has learned so much in a very short span of time and the teachers are working with her to gain even more skills. Sandhya and the new management team have been extremely attentive and patient during the change of ownership process. I really appreciate how they communicate with the parent via phone and email now by sending out newsletters. I had issues with Previous management not communicating key changes but I feel the new management team is headed in the right direction. I would recommend this school to all the locals! read more

Whole learning of topics , contents and concepts must be well finished in school hours, not remaining for home.... Home is not school and parents are not teachers to guide kids at home Thanks all teachers mam Sundari and sandhya... read more

Level Up Montessori - Preschools Near Me - Hayward, California

My daughter went to Level Up for the last year. In this last year the teachers and management have been wonderful! We've watched her learn and grow immensely and if she wasn't going into TK at our local public school we would keep her here. Thank you for all you do for the children at the school. We will forever be grateful. read more

Amazing staff and teachers who take care of kids so well. Really happy sending my kid to this place. The place also takes care of diversity and ensures to celebrate all occasions giving all the children a complete experience. Regular follow ups and progress of child is also shared in detail. Thanks a lot for the care and support for grooming my child. read more

My little one loves this place. And so do we. It took 3-4 weeks for ours to adjust but now it's only positive vibes. They have a very welcoming staff and I love their policies. Was a little presently surprised to know their vacation hold policy. Most places are just looking for money. read more

My daughter has been going there for a year. She loves her school and teachers. The staffs are very friendly, professional and accommodative to kid needs. They have variety of activities for kids to enrich their knowledge and skills. Delicious lunch provided for the kids. Ms. Sushma is great and responds to parents immediately. My daughter loves going to school everyday without any complaints. After started going to school my daughters speech developed quickly. One of the things that I love most about school is that they really focus on each child's individual needs, health and interests. I have also been very impressed with the quality of the education that my daughter has received at the school. The Montessori curriculum is challenging and engaging, and it has helped my daughter to develop a love of learning. She has learned so much in the past year, including basic math, coloring and reading skills, as well as social communication. She is now much more confident and outgoing. She loves to interact with other children and adults, and she is not afraid to try new things. She has made significant progress in her academic and social skills. She can now count to 20, identify all the letters of the alphabet. She is also able to share toys, take turns, and resolve conflicts peacefully. I am so grateful for the care and support that my daughter has received at Level up Montessori. read more

Great school for my toddler! The best part is they send photos and videos of your little one for updates

Level Up Montessori is truly a blessing! The staff and teachers are caring, attentive, friendly, and very helpful. My 4-year-old son loves being here! In just a few months of attending Level Up, I can see how much my son has learned from the curriculum. The arts and crafts projects are enjoyable too, and I look forward to seeing what kind of project my son will bring home. I highly recommend Level Up, and have nothing but wonderful things to say about each person on staff here. The Owner, Director, and Teachers are all amazing people who truly care for the children. An added bonus is that the facility is tidy and clean, along with a huge outdoor play area for the kids! read more

I love this school! I really appreciate the care and support they provide for my Son. The teachers are so loving and attentive to what my child needs. I know and completely trust he is in good hands when I drop him off every morning. We've only been attending the school for about three months and I noticed my child is more vocal (sings more songs) and has gotten a lot better with sharing! He's also way more independent! The school also has an app where the teachers regularly communicate with parents and securely share photos/videos of the different activities throughout the day. This is sooo awesome and also provides a sense of security for me as a parent! Highly recommend this school! read more

I have 2 kids studying at Level Up Montessori. My kids are so happy. They love school and all the teachers there. They learn a lot and make friends at school. There's an app easy to make payment and to see all the daily activities' photos uploaded by the teacher. The teachers are very nice and listen to your options. Highly recommend! read more

Level Up Montessori is the second home for my little one, who is now 18 months old. This is his 5th month at this institute, and he loves the place as home.They have the best quality charetrisctics for infant, toddler, and preschool learning. They have settings that are safe and provide small group sizes and adult-to-child ratios encouraging the best opportunities for development.This place provides a very safe and caring environment for my little one. The teachers are amazing and nice. Overall, I would recommend them to anyone in need of a safe and reliable learning environment for kids!! The school always has positive vibes when I drop off my son every morning and the teachers greeting with a smile. The place is very colorful, attractive and kids friendly.The teachers are very good at communicating every small detail to the parents about their child's development. The brightwheel app is so good and user-friendly to see your child's day to day activities while at work or at home. Also, communicate with the management and staff at your ease and convenience. I have examined different daycares in Fremont, Union City, Foster City, Hayward and finally decided on this one as I found this to be good in every aspect that I was considering for my child including value for money. And I'm glad that we made the best decision. read more

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We have been sending our daughter to level up Montessori for about one and a half months now. She was just 18 months when she started and is the youngest in the batch. Within 2 weeks our daughter got completely adjusted to the new environment and now looks forward to going there every morning. In the initial days when she was still getting adjusted to the new environment, the teachers took very good care of her by being very patient and thoughtful with her and made her feel comfortable. Now she likes the place and looks forward to going there. We have also noticed many positive changes in her. She is now interested in solving simple puzzles, numbers , letters etc. Even at home she involves herself in play more independently and tries to recreate what she has learnt at school. She also has picked up new words. They have an app where they keep sending pics and videos of our daughter at regular intervals throughout the day. It is fun to watch and also keeps the anxiety out since we know she is doing fine. It also lets us show those pics to her at home hence establishing a connection in her mind between us and her school. Apart from this , the teachers also proactively tell us about her day when we pick her up. I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking to send their kids. read more

Very Poor experience !!! Not recommended at all !!! Teachers are very rude and treated my kid not good . My kid had one diaper incident , she was so rude about that . We always help whenever they call , one time I said we cannot due to some family issue , teacher reacted so violently and cut the phone . After that she treated my baby so badly. She told my Mother-in-Law she will never touch her and she stopped talking to her !! Then they unenrolled her from the school . I got email in evening to inform me she is unenrolled. Don't send her to school from tomorrow. My poorest decision ever !!! read more

My 4 year old has been going to LevelUp for the past year now, and the improvements I see in my child academically are amazing! he is eager to go to school everyday, many times is not ready to come home at pickup time! The staff is loving and welcoming, we have recommended LevelUp Montessori to many family and friends and will continue to do so. read more

My son went to level up Montessory for 3 years and I can tell you there service are impacable. The director Betsy Raj is awsome, she really understand the physicology of Kids. Also, all the teachers are awsome....... read more

My son joined Level Up Montessori for the first time in Jan 2023. We have had a really positive experience since he was born during covid-19 and had limited social experience in a classroom setting. As a first time parent using a child care service like this I was anxious ( he's only been in home care before), the staff was extremely responsive and supportive. They give frequent updates on the app throughout the day, have cameras in every classroom, and also reply to specific messages from parents regarding sleep or other things which was great! My son loves this school, his classroom and all the teachers. I also love the structured actives they have that are developmentally appropriate for each age group. Highly recommend if you are considering a Montessori experience! read more

This is a great preschool, my daughter loves going to preschool and loves all of her teachers Neha, Manjusha, Ms Raji and Sundari Mam. We have seen very good improvement of my little one within 3months. I m thankful to all teachers, staff, director and owner for all their efforts. Very responsive and they keep us updated with her activities through photos and messages. read more

Since I enrolled my first son at level up Montessori and he has been learning so many great things. Lately, he's been learning more about science experiments, colors, not to be messy when he eats, alphabet, etc... I'm thankful for Ms. Dar. Even she is the director but she is very attentive to kids behaviour and remembers each by name. She is very welcoming, friendly and spends more time with the kids to get to know them. If you have request about your kid, she truly cares and will definitely make it happen. I appreciate All the teachers (Neha, Manjusha, Allie, Daisy, Nautica) They pay attention to my kid's details, they take really care of my son's academic skills, social behaviour and potty training. They are always smiling and motivated. It took me months of search and site visits until I found this amazing and safe school. I'm definitely enrolling my second baby at Level Up Montessori. read more

We have had an incredible experience at Level Up Montessori, and cannot recommend it highly enough! We switched our son from another school where we felt that he was not getting the level of care and attention we were expecting (our son just turned 3 this year). Ever since he joined Level Up, we've had nothing but positive experiences. He's been there for 2 months and we feel that he is receiving much better care and attention. Our son is no longer crying when going to school so this has been a great relief for us. All my son's teachers seem great. I especially want to call out Ms. Dar who has been a great support. Since the first day, we got a tour from her, she has been so friendly and caring which has made a huge difference. We get regular updates about our son and we always chat with Ms. Dar about questions/concerns. She has gone above and beyond to support our child's care. The teachers are so wonderful and nice and we hope that the management will continue to keep the wonderful team. We would definitely recommend this Montessori! read more

Level Up Montessori is an amazing preschool! The teachers are excellent. They are very attentive and compassionate and treat your children as if they are their own. The owner (Sandhya) is very approachable and responsive, always does her best to help you in any way she can! The facility is secure and clean. The playground is amazing and there are plenty of age appropriate toys and supplies in each classroom. They also have a variety of daily activities that keep the children engaged. My daughter loves it there and I love knowing that my child is being cared for and taught by top-notch teachers. Thank you, Level Up Montessori! read more

This school is highly recommended! My daughter is enjoying her stay at this school. Staff and teachers are super friendly and very accommodating. My kid super love Ms. Raj! Looking forward to enroll my youngest kid here to prep for kindergarten. I super love their way of sharing updates of my kid's activities through their app with matching pictures and videos. Kudos Level Up Montessori! read more

My 3-year-old-daughter has been enjoying her stay here. The classroom environment is totally new for her, and it seems very hard in the beginning but the staff especially Ms. Dar made it easier not only for our daughter but especially for us parents as well. We are very thankful that our daughter learns a lot in terms of arts, science and her social skills have improved a lot. We greatly appreciate the kind of care and nurture Level Up Montessori has provided to our daughter as they have always made her feel very comfortable, secured and safe. read more