My experience with Little Apples has been absolutely wonderful. I have recommended this preschool to many of my friends because of the staff's attention to detail and how both my children expressed their enjoyment of school. I started my daughter at little apples at the age of 3 during the pandemic and my son at the age of 2. At the time little apples took all the precautionary measures to keep the students and their family safe. Miss Sharon has always been extremely responsive to questions and my concerns. I appreciated that I could email or call and ask for a short meeting to discuss any concerns I might have had. For example I was concerned about my son's transition to preschool given he was a "biter" but I was reassured by Ms. Sharon with how the staff would handle these types of situations. My daughter has continued with little apples and has been attending their afterschool enrichment program which includes homework help, learning Mandarin, science, STEM, and art. Fastfoward my daughter is now in 2nd grade and my son is in kindergarten, both attending the afterschool program and loving every moment. The staff go above and beyond and both my children have only positive things to share with me when I ask them about their day. They've made so many friends and I've gotten to know many of the other parents. Would highly recommend Little Apples read more

Sharon and Teresa are an absolute pleasure to work with. They are warm, professional, and deeply committed to the well-being of their students. We were honored to be hired to renovate the entire playground to make it more toddler-friendly, and it was clear throughout the project how much they genuinely care for the children as if they were their own. Sharon, in particular, thoughtfully shared her concerns multiple times about smoothing out the basketball court to ensure it would be safer and less rough for the kids. Their attention to detail and focus on safety truly stood out. As part of the renovation, we also installed foam padding and turf along the retaining wall to help prevent falls and reduce the risk of head injuries. It was a privilege to work with such caring and dedicated individuals who consistently prioritize the safety and happiness of their students. read more

Little Apples have been such a great part of my toddler's life. We are so lucky to have found Little Apples to trust with his early education and care. We're so sad that we have to leave Little Apples after almost 2 years, and the only reason is because we're moving away from Fremont. The teachers and staff are so wonderful and really care for the students and their well being. Not only do they prepare them well for TK, but they teach them emotional and social skills so they build the foundation of becoming wonderful students and kids. Their special events are also so fun to look forward to! The facilities are also extremely clean while also emphasizing constant hand washing (my kid rarely got any fevers). I've also been able to build a great community with the other students' parents. I will truly miss Little Apples and would highly recommend them to anyone in the Fremont area! read more

We feel so lucky to have found Little Apple Preschool for our daughter! From the very first day, it was clear that this is a truly special place. The teachers are not only warm and caring, but also incredibly thoughtful in how they support each child's growth. They know each child's personality, and they strike a beautiful balance between providing structure and letting the kids explore and be themselves. My daughter has blossomed here -- she has become more confident, independent, and excited about learning. It's such a joy as a parent to see her so happy and eager to go to school in the morning. The school environment is also wonderful: bright, safe, and welcoming. You can tell the staff put their hearts into creating a space where children feel comfortable, curious, and loved. Communication with parents is excellent as well -- we always feel connected and informed. A special thank you to the principal Ms Sharon, who has done such a fantastic job leading the school with warmth, professionalism, and heart. Her dedication really shines through in every detail. Little Apple is more than a preschool; it's a community that nurtures the whole child. We couldn't recommend it more highly! read more

We've had an absolutely wonderful experience with this afterschool program over the past three years. What sets this program apart is the teachers and staff. The teachers and staff are nothing short of amazing--thoughtful, kind, and truly dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for the children. They go above and beyond to ensure every child feels welcome and cared for, and it shows in the happy, engaged faces of the kids every day. Something I want to emphasize is their commitment to health and safety, especially during and after COVID, was exceptional. They took every precaution to protect the children, giving us updates of any known cases within the classrooms, giving us parents peace of mind. I felt 100% safe sending my child to Little Apples every day. The curriculum here is well structured and a perfect balance to make learning fun. They also host a variety of events such a trunk or treats, holiday events for the kids, movie nights etc. that make lasting memories for the children. Additionally the variety of optional classes they offer, including Chess, Keyboard, and more, all conveniently on-site. It's been a perfect fit for our family, and I can't recommend this program enough to anyone seeking top-quality after-school care. We're so grateful for the years we spent here with the Little Apples! read more

My kid and my family love little Apples. We have such a wonderful experience here for the past 2 years. I wish my daughter can stay longer if they have elementary school. :) All the teachers are so nice and very responsive on emails and apps. They try their best to accommodate every kid. They have regular meetings and many activities to keep all the kids involved and happy. They have built nurturing environment and made such a positive impact on my daughter, and we have made many friends. read more

We love Little Apples! My son graduated from their preschool program recently and I have to say... he had the best preschool experience there is to offer. The staff are beyond amazing and sweet. Everyone is friendly, considerate, nurturing, and caring. They genuinely care for your littles and I felt so at ease knowing he was receiving quality care. Their curriculum is well planned and thought out and I loved all the projects, and arts and crafts my son brought home. We also loved the events they hosted for the holidays, which turned into core memories for our family. My son learned so much there that he had the most seamless transition to kindergarten. He had his ABCs, numbers, adding and subtracting, and writing his name down! I am beyond proud! The school setting is also very clean and safe and they really go the extra mile to prevent the spread of colds/ flus and Covid. My younger son is going there now and I'm sure he'll have the same, if not better experience than his brother! read more

This is the second time my kid joined Little Apple's summer program. She had a wonderful summer camp and created cherished memories that will last forever. Little Apple's summer camp theme this year is "Bon Appétit." "Each week, kids will be exploring a different category of food. (appetizers, soup/salad, entrees, drinks, and desserts) from different countries, allowing students to appreciate different cultures while also learning about kitchen safety, cooking measurements, and culinary key terms." I cannot express how grateful I am for these two months. The activities and programs were truly outstanding. They explored different kinds of food and educated them on how to eat healthy. Each kid has their own personalized apron and wears a mask when they're preparing meals. They also have field trips every week, and the director informed us all the kids safely back from the field trips once they arrived. They put so much effort into improving the programs, which is truly commendable. My kid returned home with excitement every day and eager to share what she had learned. She asks to help with dinner every day. The memories she made will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on her growth and development. I highly recommend Little Apples summer program to any parent looking for a safe, supportive environment and an unforgettable summer camp experience for their child. Thank you, Miss Sharon, Eriko, Ashley, and the Little Apple team! We are grateful for the exceptional experience she had, and we look forward to joining this program next year. read more

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My son loves little apples! He came to little apples when he was 3 up until 5 years old. Great teaches, not enough worlds to describe how awesome the teachers are. I have a 1 year old who will definitely be attending as soon as he meets the age requirement. Until then we will miss little apples!! read more

I am very grateful to Little Apples for helping my oldest son become more social and for taking good care of him when he was in the after-school program. My oldest son barely played or talked to his classmates before Little Apples. However, once he started at Little Apples with their summer program, he would come home telling me about the friends he met and what they did at Little Apples. When the school year started again, the social skills he gained at Little Apples helped him be comfortable talking to and playing with his new classmates. It has made school a better experience for him now that he is more social. My oldest son also joined Little Apple's after-school program. At first, I was very worried that it would be too much for him since he would be gone from home for a long time. My son had a great time and reminds me to not pick him up early. The teachers and staffs at Little Apple are very warm and friendly. They always greet my oldest son by his name. His teacher Ms. Ashley makes sure he gets his homework done. Twice, his homework packet was missing a page and Ms. Ashley was still able to make sure he completed the assignment (routinely assigned every week) despite the missing page. My husband and I were very grateful and impressed. She went above and beyond. Also, we love the activities he gets to do during after-school program and we love seeing photos of him working with other friends on their project. It's a bonus that they also teach Chinese class too. I love getting to see the work he brings home from the activities and Chinese class. We will greatly miss Little Apples and are so thankful for the positive impact they have had on my oldest son. read more

This is a long overdue review for this wonderful after school ! I have 2 boys ( 11&8 ) and we are in Chinese immersion program. They both attended Little Apple since kindergarten. Little apple has variety of after school activities ( crazy science, daily Chinese lesson , arts & craft ) to keep students busy after they finish daily homework. They also partner with others to bring in-house chess lesson, music and art lesson as additional choices. The staffs are caring, knowledgeable and kind. They make sure daily homework is done and since they have lots immersion students, they have extra help during homework sessions. This is a big help for non- Chinese speaking parents. All the daily activities are fun and educational. We also attended summer programs and the boys always look forward to it. Little Apple is my #1 choice for after school / summer program! read more

Little Apples Learning Center - Summer program with science theme ! - Tutoring Centers Near Me - Fremont, California

I recommend the Little Apples preschool to all the parents. Our girl had a wonderful time through her two-year preschool journey. All the teachers are nice and responsible. They answer our every question and let us know how the child development is. read more

This review is long overdue so apologies to Ms. Sharon and her incredible staff! My daughter and son have been going to Little Apples since they were preschoolers and now 10 and 7. Prior to Little Apples, we visited and tried numerous daycares and nowhere measured up to the standards at Little Apples. Ms. Sharon and her staff genuinely cares and treats the children and the parents as part of the Little Apples family. They are attentive, responsive, and always on point. For example, during the transition back from COVID and facilitating the different zoom schedules for each and every student in accordance with their class and school, Little Apples handled it flawlessly. They were and still are on top of every schedule change, whether it's district wide, individual schools, or personal changes. It is impressive how they manage all of this with the number of kids and the numerous Fremont schools each with its own scheduling. But besides the impressive administrative prowess, the compassion and understanding Ms. Sharon and her staff demonstrates to the children and their family over the years is truly remarkable. Thank you Little Apples for all that you do for my kids, we love you all so much! read more

We spoke with Ms. April Wright, CA Dept of Social Services (CDSS), Licensing Program Analyst, October 14, 2024, at 10:30AM for 18 minutes. Her team, "Oakland Southeast Regional Office 52" is responsible for zip code 94538.   Ms. Wright patiently explained there are two separate and very different state licensing agencies responsible for the "Little Apples's Team", Sharon Chu and investors. 1. Little Apples "Preschool" - Ms. Wright, her team and CA Dept of Social Services, only have authority over the "Preschool" portion of Little Apples business.  However, since our daughter was NEVER part of the Preschool program, Ms. Wright has no authority to investigate. Until a parent with a child in the "Preschool" submits a complaint to her agency, Ms. Wright's only option was to close our claim as "unfounded" because there was no other option in the software to close the case, except "unfounded". 2. Little Apples Afterschool "Heritage School" - Our daughter attended the Afterschool portion of the Little Apples business, which is administrated under the "Heritage School" program of CA Department of Education; not Social Services. As a result, Ms. Wright does not have authority to investigate this side of Little Apples business. Ms. Wright referred us to file a complaint with the CA Dept of Education.   As the "Little Apples Team", Sharon Chu and investors, have always known, Ms. Wright cannot investigate our claims because our daughter was NEVER in the Preschool program. Which also means the "Little Apples Team", Sharon Chu and investors, repeated another attempt, but this time in public, in writing, to deceive the public and new parents like us by stating in writing the CA Dept of Social Services conducted a comprehensive investigation into our complaint against their afterschool program. Again, Ms. Wright's agency could not investigate our complaint since our daughter was never in the Preschool side of the business for Little Apples. I do not know why Ms. Wright and the agency authorized an investigation and I do not know all of their legal authorities and obligations to investigate. Another but anonymous family?   However, our complaint will remain on file with Ms. Wright's agency since it is still relevant to Little Apples and maybe relevant for future possible investigations on the "Preschool" side of the Little Apples business.   Later we will share how our experience with the Department of Education team, that supervises the Afterschool portion of the Little Apples business.   Most important to us, as advocates for our daughter, please note, Sharon Chu decided to take time to respond to our social media post, but STILL REFUSES to respond to our questions regarding: 1) How many minutes each day our daughter sat alone, at her desk, by the table next to the "play kitchen"? (Kinder Enrichment, Homework, Wed. lunch time and Wed Quiet time, etc.:)    2) Why did our daughter continue to sit alone at her desk for so many months, for so many minutes each day, when we had written daily reports from Sharon Chu's subordinates, that our daughter was doing well?   3) We ONLY consented to training our daughter to maintain a 5-min attention span, as documented by Sharon Chu's 2/8/24 Zoom call notes. If our daughter ever sat alone for more than 5 mins, how come Sharon Chu did not notify us and did not obtain our consent? Particularly, as anything more than 10 minutes separation from the rest of the class, is expressly prohibited, in the training that California teachers go through and must follow. 4) Sharon Chu STILL REFUSES to provide us with our daughter's Afterschool records.   Another California state agency confirmed in writing we have a legal right to this information, which the "Little Apples Team" knows we have a right to, as our daughters parents, and knows they have to do as the "Little Apples Team", per California law... a law in which "The Little Apples Team" are openly violating... and implicitly publicly confessing to. In our opinion, as "still learning" parents, Little Apple's actions do not demonstrate transparency, ethics, integrity nor accountability; what every parent expects of those entrusted with the care of their children. From this experience, we much more appreciate public servants, public teachers, public schools and the "checks and balances" enforcement, from our tax funded Agencies. And much more appreciate the professionally led and professionally supervised for profit programs that our daughter was previously part of. In contrast to mismanaged companies, like Little Apples, led by Sharon Chu and the investors; "Little Apples Team". Again, what the "Little Apples Team" did to our daughter and other children in other classrooms, is expressly prohibited by California public schools and public teachers. Very Respectfully (V/R),   Marvin Kau, father and advocate for my daughter PS - This is the free market at work. And a root cause comparative analysis. Not vengefulness. read more

Little Apples Learning Center - Tutoring Centers Near Me - Fremont, California

My daughter attended Little Apples Learning Center from age 3 to 5, and I would recommend it to anyone considering preschool options. Little Apples checks every box you'd hope for in a high-quality early learning center -- kind and responsible teachers, a well-organized curriculum (including Chinese lessons!), a safe and nurturing environment, low teacher turnover, and timely, clear communication. One thing we especially appreciated is the strong sense of community: every teacher knows every child, which creates a warm, family-like atmosphere. What truly sets Little Apples apart is the genuine love and care from every teacher. We felt it every day -- and so did our daughter, who came home happy and excited after school. The teachers consistently go above and beyond, even preparing thoughtful little gifts like personalized sunglasses in the summer or glow sticks for Halloween. Choosing Little Apples was a wonderful experience for our family! read more

We feel so blessing to find Little Apples as our son's after school. Evidence: the first question my son asked when he knew he will be in the different school in the upcoming school year was "Will I go to Little Apples again"? Little Apples means a lot to him. He had little rough time in the first few weeks in the new school, but he was always so excited about going to Little Apples in the afternoon. Ms Sharon and Team spent way beyond effort ensuring safety and a nourishing environment for kids. From the first time we met Ms Sharon and Team, we knew we are in good hands (she described our son's personality precisely and advised few tips to improve his social skill). 1. They do driver-student meet-up before school starts to ensure parents, students and drivers know each other. Also driver teacher uses Bright Wheel to sign in students while arriving at school. 2. Program is well designed and staff are truly caring and amazing. It is a well balanced program between learning and fun. Our son also loves the crazy science and craft they did at Little Apples. 3. They are super responsive. From the first time I contacted Little Apples for enrollment inquiry to incident report to teacher-parent conversation, Ms Sharon and Team always response in timely manner. Ms Sharon also shares her concerns and observation with us in very professional way so we can work as team to help our son improve. Littles Apples is like our extended family. Thank you Little Apples. read more

Updated: My daughter started at Little Apples when she was in TK (2019) and my son started in K (2021). We are leaving the Fremont school district, but we will miss Little Apples. Little Apples was the ideal after school program for my young children. They were cared for, did their homework, enrichment, and had so many fun activities. The kids often didn't want to be picked up because they enjoyed their time so much. The teachers and director spent time to ensure we knew how the kids were doing. They are currently using a secure app to communicate with parents and also share photos of your child. Now that our time has ended, I am reflecting on our years at Little Apples and it is hard to believe how time has flown by. These teachers have seen our kids grow up and have truly been pivotal in keeping them safe, giving them support, and providing good fun times. Their holistic philosophy with children is well appreciated as they care for the academics, as well as the social emotional needs of each child. Thank you so much, Little Apples! read more

Little Apples is like a home away from home for my kids. Both my kids have been there for almost a year now. My son is in the Preschool program and daughter is in the After School. When my son first started we were concerned about his speech and within a month he was using full on sentences and such a curious learner and asks so many questions. Ms. Sharon the director and Ms. Claudia my son's teacher are so patient with our son. When we were having challenges with him at home, they worked with us to ensure he reiterated good behavior at school and at home. They would also remind him when he leaves school to remember what he learned. Ms. Sharon would send us messages for a few days to ensure he was on his good behavior at home. She would then ask him when he got to school if he did everything he said he would do. Within a week our son was behaving well at the dinner table and listening more which was great! They would always follow up with us for a few weeks to make sure he was still on his best behavior. My daughter started Kindergarten this year and it was a hard transition for her and she cried a lot for a few weeks, but she would always calm down when she was at Little Apples. Her teacher Ms. Ashley is very caring and made her feel cared for and I think that eased her transition. She would always tell her she wanted to go to Little Apples instead of her public school. After a month she started to enjoy both and I think it was because Little Apples made her love school and she looks forward to the week to be with her friends at both school. I also see her confidence growing and they really encourage her passion and find opportunities for her to focus on her school work while her passion in the arts. The school uses an app called brightwheel where they will send pictures of your kids and share any updates from the school. It's nice because the after school they pick up our kids from school and you can see once she's checked in. The teachers and staff you can tell really care about the students and providing a safe place for them to learn and be their best selves. Ms. Sharon somehow runs an entire school and still has time to get to know each of our kids as well as checking in with the parents and seeing how we're all doing. I can't recommend this school and the staff enough and have already have friends on their waiting list for next year. read more

The curriculum is well-planned and I really like their take on social development. Having a diverse team has its perks, too. My daughter is now multilingual- knows Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, and English. Sharon and the teachers are sincere in caring for the kids. My daughter loves all her teachers and she is learning so much from them. This school teaches beyond the standard curriculum. My daughter has shown so much improvement in a short span of time. In fact, my daughter is signed up on their TK full day program. Looking forward to seeing more postive results! Thank you for all that you do for my daughter!! read more

Little Apples Learning Center - Tutoring Centers Near Me - Fremont, California

The teachers and staff at lil apple are so kind and genuinely care about the students. The preschool program is very systematic and well planned. They also did a great job on Covid protocols and keeping parents informed (when Covid was bad). Highly recommend little Apple ! read more

My son switched to Little Apples after several failed attempts in other after schools. He started 2nd quarter of Kindergarten and now it's his forth year. Little Apples is the best afterschool I can ever ask for. The program is well-thought-out and adequate for the age/grade of the kids. Teachers are very caring and accommodating . They are not only care about the academy part, but also very focus on the kids' behavior. The communication is also top-notch. Ms. Sharon always take time to call for any concerns and willing to listen. She always give good suggestion. I can see significant improvement on my son's behaviors. I feel very lucky for all these years. Sadly, my son is entering 4th grade and is leaving Little Apples for new adventure. I really wish Little Apples can have "Big Apple" program for bigger kids too. read more

I've tried enrolling my kids multiple times and I get told to email them I have done so again multiple times and hear nothing back. I call to follow up and keep getting told the same thing after I expressed to them I have done that already they then say they will give me a call and never do. TOTALLY UNORGANIZED!!!!! read more

Several times a week, my partner and I look at each other and say how fortunate we are to have found Little Apples. My oldest is in his second year at the afterschool program. Prior to the school closures and virtual learning, he would be picked up by the driver teacher after school with their flawless pickup system (not once did we experience any hiccups!). Now, he attends full day where the teacher helps him log on for Distance Learning. Not only does he get log-on help and supervision, they help him with his assignments and provide notes for me on what he's needs. I also get real-time messages when there are issues, so I can then check in with fellow parents in the class. They help in completing his homework, make notes for me on any items that I may have missed, and even step in to play catch during virtual P.E. :) Basically, they are doing all that I wish I could be doing, but 10 times better and with 100 times more patience. I also have kids in their preschool program, which is equally fantastic. My middle kid used to run away kicking and screaming (literally) at his previous preschool. Now he marches in confidently, and I see his self-confidence bloom. His younger sister follows suit and is becoming a confident, spunky kid. They come home proud with their projects and fight over who gets to sing me the new songs they learned. Besides the center being completely spotless, they provide delicious and healthy lunch/snacks. A HUGE plus -- not just a time-saver, but the food served is nutritious. I once picked them up early and they were eating freshly sliced pears! I wanted some for myself. And when I made spaghetti at home, they were disappointed that I didn't have garlic bread as a side, because they always did as school. I can go on and on about what they provide, but what really blows me away is the quality of care, and genuine interest in the students from their amazing teachers. Every. Single. One. They know all the kids not only by name, but also by their personalities/interest and temperaments. It blows me away and I appreciate them immensely. We ran into one of the teachers at Trader Joe's (pre-pandemic) and she came over to say hi to my kids, who were delighted to see a teacher outside of school. She spent a good amount of time answering the 9329 questions they had about why she wasn't at school, with all the patience in the world. The teachers there genuinely care. And that means the world to my kids, which makes enrolling our kids in Little Apples one of the best decisions we ever made for them. read more

We love Little Apples and their teachers! I can bore you with all the details how they've helped our child in so many ways from a learning perspective, but most of all, what we appreciate the most is they took care of our child with utmost love, attention, and care. Thank YOU - Ms. Sharon, Ms. Wendy, Ms. Claudia, Ms. Kate, Ms. Samantha, Ms. Ashley, Ms. Eriko, all the teachers and staff - for being a part of our little apple's journey. You are amazing! We will miss the Little Apples family for sure! No words can express. More power and God bless! read more

Little Apples Learning Center - Tutoring Centers Near Me - Fremont, California

Little Apples is AMAZING!!! I have been sending our toddler there for 6 months now. I have just been noticing amazing improvements in his social interactions and confidence. Miss Sharon and the teachers are amazing with kids. My son loves going to school and proudly shows off all the cute art projects he works on during the day. Miss Sharon knows each and every kid in her school by name and their habits. The teachers truly love and care for the kids. On top of all the cool things they do, the school is soooo clean!!!! I feel so lucky to have found this gem. When you talk to Miss Sharon, she puts a great emphasis not just on the learning but also the happiness and mental health of kids. If I could give this school more than 5 stars I would!!! Thank you Little Apples!!! You are amazing. read more

Little Apples is wonderful. After the pandemic lock down, my daughter regressed and had anxiety during drop offs at school. Ms. Sharon and the team were great about helping her feel more comfortable. Ms. Sharon would come to the door each morning and talk to her, she also helped her build a routine to address her anxiety. They have a great well rounded curriculum. My daughter is now ready to head to kindergarten. Thank you to Ms. Sharon, Ms. Wendy, Ms. Eriko and all the wonderful staff. read more

Little Apples is nurturing and truly care about your child's growth and development. They prepare healthy lunches and snacks daily and have a well planned curriculum including science and art. We found Little Apples as we were searching for an after school program that would offer Mandarin homework support and pick up from Bringhurst where our oldest was attending the Mandarin Immersion program. We also opted to send our younger one to Little Apples preschool where we feel they adequately prepare students for Kindergarten. The preschoolers have a Christmas and Summer performance every year. It's super cute to see all the kiddos dancing and singing on stage. The preschool goes year round with a brief break over Christmas and another in June. After school kids can opt for the summer program which always has a fun theme and field trips included. Our time with Little Apples is coming to an end because we moved our oldest moved back to our home school which is too far for Little Apples pick up and our younger one will be graduating preschool and moving on to Kinder at the home school as well. But we may be back in a few years when our youngest is old enough for preschool! Little Apples is a gem and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a preschool or after school program with wonderful teachers and staff. read more

Little apples has been great for our family for the past year. We really appreciate the care and support they've provided for our kid. Miss sharon, Miss Eriko and miss Claudia has all been wonderful to our kid. read more

My kids have been with Ms. Sharon and the Little Apples team since kindergarten 4 years ago. Ms. Sharon is kind,sensitive to the emotional needs of kids, professional and generous to the parents, is highly organized and thoughtful, conscientious and trustworthy. Of all the kindergarten after school programs I looked at, I was most impressed with Little Apples curriculum, schedule, and overall supportive atmosphere. If the preschool program was in existence back then, I would have sent my kids. Over the years, Little Apples constantly evolved and improved their program, eventually partnering with additional optional enrichment programs such as chess, Chinese school, and music lessons, among other programs and made it easy by sometimes offering transportation if the program was off the Little Apples campus. I was confident they were getting great enrichment, emotional support, and socialization at Little Apples. During Covid, Little Apples closed for the initial months, but re-opened as a safe space children could do their distance learning, after extensive reorganization and recalibration, by mirroring hygiene protocols of successful Asian countries, which were much stricter than CDC guidelines. This helped my family tremendously since I do not work from home and my husband was overwhelmed with working from home and trying to help the kids with distance learning. Little Apples gave us piece of mind and helped us regain our sanity through the pandemic. It is clear the teachers put a lot of thought and effort into the high quality experience they provide the kids and the parents. In short, I've always felt the well-being of my kids were their number one priority. I cannot recommend Little Apples enough. I cannot thank Ms Sharon and all the teachers enough for how they've helped our whole family for all the years we've been with them. read more

I've been sending my kid to this school full-time since mid 2021. The owner is amazing and so are the teachers. I feel like the owner genuinely wants to provide the best experience she can rather than running the learning center as a "business". read more

My daughter started in the after-school program at Little Apples at the start of kindergarten. It was an important moment for her at that time in her life, starting public school and attending a new afterschool. My family is grateful we could count on Little Apples to take great care of her. This primarily consisted of getting her from her elementary school to Little Apples safely every single day, with not a single incident I can remember, and of providing a warm and rich environment for socialization and learning. My daughter had many friends at Little Apples who attended her primary school, but she also made friends from other schools, enlarging her window to the world just a bit more. I'm not sure exactly what the magic is, but the kids all seem to love going to Little Apples. They're engaged and they have fun! This tells me the teachers are quality, and they're doing something right with the curriculum. Providing homework support such that just about all of the daily homework was completed (correctly) by the time my daughter got home was a huge help for the family as well. The kids work on hands-on projects throughout the year, including STEM, and the school also provides additional enrichment opportunities that you may decide to sign up for (past programs included chess, art, coding, etc.) And the frequent updates from my daughter's teachers also made her experience feel just a bit more concrete for us parents. There are educational opportunities aplenty in Fremont, but I encourage you to consider Little Apples, for quality and especially if the location works for you. The playground is not huge by any means, but Little Apples is also one of few after-schools in Fremont with outdoor play space. read more

Little Apples is a hidden gem. I am not sure why this place doesn't have 100 5 star reviews. We were lucky enough to learn about this place from a neighbor. Our child is starting his 2nd year here and we couldn't be happier. We spoke, exchanged emails, visited about 5 aftercare schools in Fremont area before settling in on Little Apples. Here are the key differences, 1. Sharon (the owner) knew the name, nature and nuances of every child at her facility. Not a outsourced or franchisee shop. 2. The facility is spotless. Visit anytime during closing and you will see the entire staff cleaning/ wiping every surface. 3. Sharon and her drivers do a trial run before the start of school year to acclimatize the driver and the child for after school pickups. 4. I have never seen children screaming, running around or misbehaving at Little Apples in over a year. 5. They kept my picky vegetarian child well fed :) 7. Teachers, support staff are caring and happy to engage in a conversation about your child at any time 8. Sharon truly cares about children and their well being. The only negative, if I have to pick one, this place is expensive. But then again quality comes with a price tag :) read more

We cannot express how grateful we are to Little Apples team for the most wonderful experience our daughter had during her Preschool, Afterschool, and Summer camp time here! The most caring and knowledgable program director and experienced educator, Miss Sharon puts every effort into running the school smoothly. Together with the wonderful team of thoughtful, patent, and creative Preschool and Afterschool teachers and administrators, they create a safe and positive environment where every child is valued and loved. The school curriculum is well-rounded, the performances twice a year were always warm and memorable. Kids are provided with healthy school snacks and warm lunches which is a great plus! Timely updates on our kid's school activities through the mobile app, thorough feedback on her development was always informative and transparent. Afterschool program included academic enrichment, Chinese classes, STEAM, also in-house art, chess, and piano classes as extra activities which our daughter enjoyed a lot. Summer camp was well-planned and filled with a variety of fun activities (field trips among them!). Thank you, Little Apples team, for your dedication, professionalism, support, and kind hearts! read more

There are good after school programs that take care of your child, make sure that they are entertained, fed and well cared for. Then there are fantastic ones that go way above and beyond. Little apples treats you like family. Miss Sharon and her staff makes sure my son with eczema gets special attention so the flare ups are controlled, my gymnastics crazed daughter gets the extra nutrition she needs so she doesn't get Hangry. These are not things I asked for, and not only does she take care of it, she actively looks out and make sure my kids feel happy secure and are loved on when I am not there. There is a ton they offer that a standard after school program lacks - Chinese classes, extra science programs, art, dance etc etc High highly recommend - my kids grades drastically improved, they whine when I pick them up early; what can I say ? They love it there ! read more

I have to say this is the best decision I've made for my son. During our first visit here my son fell in love with the environment. He was in K last year and we were referred to LIttle Apple by a friend with excellent reviews about this place. During my son first year at K, I felt the teachers from public school has neglected him since he doesn't speak English. He had hard time making friends too. Most of the time he refuse to go to his school. However, he loves little apple. He always tells me about how great miss Sharon was, how cool mr Wayne with science projects and how much activities he had done at the after school. He had some trouble with K with his behavior and etc, the principle was very patient and setup appointment with me to discuss how to improve his behavior. Strongly recommend parents to send their child here. Yes it might be slightly higher in price compare to some learning centers near by. But it's totally worth it. Worth every penny read more

My son went to little since last year, he loves it so much. We are very happy with Ms Sharon and her staff. My son is a sensitive kid and had bad experience in one of the childcares in this area before. when it comes to choosing school, I'm looking for a place that has caring staff and can provide guidance for kids' social and emotional growing. Sharon's school completely fits my needs. The first time when I talked to her, I was happy to find out she taught in fremont Christian preschool, which I have very good experience with. Her philosophy of caring for kids emotional wellbeing is what I'm looking for. Actually not only that, little apple has well balanced enrichment curriculums that are tailored for kids of their grades. Sharon is a passionate educator with many years of experience. Soon after coming to little apple, Ms Sharon and Mr Wayne the science teacher become my son's favorite teachers. He talks to Sharon for everything and starts to miss her when Sharon is on one week vacation. It's a very close family feeling that is not easily get elsewhere. read more

Sharon is great to talk to and I believe your kids will be in good hands with her and the Little Apple Team. Unfortunately our 3-yr old cannot attend Little Apple due to relocation, but I definitely enjoyed all the conversations I had and highly recommended parents to try it out. read more

We have our son enrolled in Little Apples' summer program this year, and we have been so impressed with Ms. Sharon and her entire staff. Her philosophy for enriching the social development was an important factor for us. I volunteered as a chaperone for one of their field trips and during that time, I saw how Ms. Sharon expressed excellent care and love to all her students. One other thing that I was impressed by was that Ms Sharon really got to know my son and his learning potential that she knew what educational techniques/tools to help him stay engaged. My son thoroughly enjoys attending Little Apples everyday, so much so that he does not want to leave when it's pick up time. My husband and I are impressed with the curriculum (STEM subjects, Arts, Mandarin and sign language). The art projects and the worksheets that they take home are very good. My son eagerly shares the activity he had learned for that day. We highly recommend Little Apples! Thank you Ms Sharon and your staff. read more

I've been so impressed with Little Apples. All the teachers are the school are so caring. The program they have for the kids is excellent and you can tell they spend a lot of time on making sure it's the right one. My kids actually wants to stay there after school. I'm very happy I found this school and would highly recommend it. read more

We first met the director, Sharon, while she was teaching at my son's preschool. While he was there, Sharon was always a caring, nurturing and wonderful teacher. As a preschooler, it was important that my son's social development came first. And this was always true with Sharon. During his year with Sharon, he became more confident and social with friends around him. And as a mom, I was so pleased to see my son be the happy and well-mannered child that he has become! I am so happy that she started her own enrichment center because not only am I confident that my son will get the attention and education that he needs, but that he is always well taken care of. My son has been attending their summer program, and he has already learned a lot from their Chinese, Science, Math & Reading curriculum. I would highly recommend this summer & after-school care! read more