My two children went to SJMS and our second child graduated this year. We miss them so much…read more If you are looking for a real Montessori experience, I highly recommend this school. All of the teachers (including assistant teachers and outdoor teacher) are trained with AMI (Association Montessori Internationale), which is hard to find. Teachers are supportive and caring. They offer parent workshops and provide handouts to families in order for us to understand Montessori and children's needs. I hope other families could experience what our children gained from SJMS. Thank you to all of the staff for taking great care of our children. We will never forget this experience.

Our daughter currently attends SJMS, and is thriving. We are so happy with the experience she is…read morehaving, and intend to send our twin sons there as well once they are old enough. We looked at many preschools, but none of them felt quite right until we toured SJMS. The staff is extremely conscientious, engaged, and dedicated to the children. While many schools claim to be Montessori, many don't actually adhere to the principles very closely. SJMS is a true Montessori school, taking the time to not only practice the Montessori method but also to educate parents about the method. The school is small, just two classrooms with two dedicated teachers in each classroom, so the student-teacher ratio is quite good. If you're looking for a Montessori school that prioritizes the experience of your child, look no further.

This place is a gem!! All the teachers (Ms. Louise, Ms. Ophelia and Ms. Kanta) are great and just…read moregenuinely wonderful. My eldest graduated preschool from here which definitely prepared her for kindergarten. They have a beautiful program - structured play, circle time, fine motor skills, arts and crafts, academics, practical life skills - everything is play driven and fun for kids. The teachers went above and beyond to accommodate my child's medical needs, and I can never thank them enough for all the support and love and care they have provided. Now my youngest attends here and she loves this place just as much. The owner Ms. Ritu knows the students and families. She is hands on and accommodating. I highly recommend this place. We love Park Ave!!

This place is fantastic and is definitely a great deal. The teachers (Mrs. Ophelia & Mrs. Kanta)…read moreare awesome! I found them through a mom's group because I heard they are affordable and they potty train your kids! We tried everything in the book and the advice from other parents but nothing worked. That is, nothing worked until a few weeks after attending this preschool. The rates differ for potty trained and not potty trained. As soon as my little one was consistent, they switched to the potty-trained rate. Thank you! They provide food and snacks (included in the price) and the school is opened as early as 7:30Am-5:30Pm. This was one of my favorite things about the school . We did the 8hr/day, 5d/wk option and it was amazing. My daughter was there for a year and we wish we could keep her there but she had to move on. My daughter learned a lot (zoo phonics, reading, writing, cutting, geography, biology, the planets, etc). My 4 year old surprised us with naming the continents and saying significant things about each continent. She recited the anatomy of an insect (including the thorax)! She told us about the flower's stamen, pollinators, chlorophyll, and photosynthesis! She's 4 years old! That's insane and we are super happy. You also get to keep a binder of your child's work and you can see the progression on top of the crafts and projects they send the kids home with. The holidays are festive too! She loved the school and didn't want to leave. The school provides a monthly newsletter, the curriculum for the month, and the lunch menu. As parents of a tough- minded child, the partnership we had with the teachers helped keep our little one's attitude on check at home. With that said, we gained friendships along the way. These people are caring and we always felt like our child was in good care under their supervision. We highly recommend them!

I want to provide a brief update since my initial review was 4+ years ago - and my son also…read moreattended Central for a few years. Central continues to be an amazing childcare/preschool option. Mrs. Nabanita creates a very nurturing/safe/productive environment and is one of the most caring individuals I have ever met. Mrs. Zandra is also still a teacher there - she is the best! If you are planning to enroll your little-one in preschool - Central is a great choice. Our kids loved it.

We have had a wonderful experience at Central Nursery School (CNS)! Our son started at 18 months…read moreafter previously attending a corporate daycare, and we much prefer the warm, personal, community feel here. Our son has truly blossomed, and we are constantly amazed by everything he has learned during his time at CNS. Ms. Nabanita has such a genuine passion for educating the kids, and Ms. Zandra does a wonderful job giving them individual, one-on-one attention. We also really appreciate the perfect balance of play, education, and structure, along with the help with potty training, snacks, and fun celebrations. Another thing we treasure about CNS is how the families and parents genuinely get to know one another. Our son has made friendships we hope will last a lifetime, and it's so special watching those relationships grow. We are also incredibly grateful for the affordability, especially with two children and the high cost of living in the area. CNS has been such a wonderful experience for our family, and we highly recommend it!

My daughter has been a part of this daycare family for 1 year - and I have found myself blessed…read moreeveryday that she is in the care if good people. 1. The school does not prevent parents from entering the campus whenever they want to. This builds trust that they arent hiding anything 2. They are flexible with my toddler's needs instead of just following a rulebook or schedule 3. My daughter struts around like she owns the place, that only happens when every person on the campus has worked to make the children feel at home. They also have occasional picnics and PTAs which I'm always looking forward too. Their weekly schedule helps me stay in the loop for what my daughter us learning as well. Just a well rounded, delightful experience as a parent of Laurel!

Our tour started at 3:30pm on Friday. Children were still playing and running around, but the…read moreteachers were already putting stuff away, vacuuming, and cleaning (instead of engaging with children). They put up chairs on the table as if they were done for the day, which children could knock over and get injured. Shouldn't the place be kept safe and enjoyable by children until they are picked up by their parents? 5 minutes into the tour, I saw a teacher spraying some sort of liquid everywhere (while children were still running around right around her), including a table where two children were still sitting at and eating their snack. I asked the director if that bottle is diluted bleach liquid, and she confirmed yes. I do want to emphasize that the teacher with the bleach bottle was spraying it so close to the bowls/plates the children were still eating from. Children could not only inhale bleach liquid if you spray that right around them, they could also ingest it if you are spraying it right around their bowls/plates. We ended the tour right there and walked out. My husband and I have been touring many daycares and preschools, and never felt the need to write a negative review on any of the places, including the ones we felt weren't up to our standards. However, for this place, as a mother, I felt responsible to write this as soon as I walked out the door as a warning to all parents who are currently sending (or thinking about sending) their children to this place. I want to ask the teachers and staff at this place. Would you spray bleach liquid right next to your own children while they are playing and eating?

I highly recommend Sunflowers Montessori pre-school! I tell everyone I know what a fantastic…read moreexperience we had at this school. Both my kids attended and loved their teachers, school, and the other kids. Not only did my kids learn so much, they had so much fun. They always wanted to stay at school later b/c they enjoyed it so much. As a parent knowing that your kids are in a safe, loving environment where they are learning, you couldn't ask for anything more. If we could have stayed at Sunflowers longer we would have! Both my kids entered kindergarten with a head start having learned so much of the kindergarten material already in pre-school. At Sunflowers they make learning fun and work with all the kids so everyone is comfortable.

post Preschool, the fast exponential growth between 3 1/2 to 5 3/4 years has been truly amazing…read morewith the Sunflowers family. i didn't grow up in preschool so i never knew how much necessary growth happens during this delicate daycare time. It is 100% relief to know that our experience with Sunflowers Montessori has built such a strong foundation in confidence and social adaptability. The love from staff and friendships my 5 year old has made here will continue to be his circle as we have learned so much about life together with each other, including pandemic life. we will always love our Sunflowers experience. Thank you all, truly! May the next generation of sunflower sprouts & parents also cherish their time. it's like a protected haven with splashes of real life, learned lessons, positive behavior, songs, dancing, art, science, math, reading, and above all --and the most important, playing!

The best daycare we've found!…read more I can't say enough about the wonderful care and attention my child receives here. The team is super professional, loving, and always keeps a clean and safe environment. This is the second child I've brought to this daycare, and the experience has been just as amazing with both. My child arrives happy every morning and leaves with a smile at the end of the day, which says a lot to me. I love the variety of educational activities they offer and how they encourage learning and creativity. Plus, they're always willing to communicate with me about my child's progress or any important details. We feel so lucky to have found this place!

This is a long long pending review for the school that both our kids attended, and as a result we…read morewere associated with Ms Priya and her schools for about 7 years (2017 through 2024). No praise is high for Ms Priya and for the institutions she has built; she is a woman of ethics, integrity, and above all a genuine love for kids, their education, and their growth; this affection and care cannot be faked, or we would have noticed it in our 7 years of having our kids be entrusted in her hands. She has always been very responsible, responsive and ever ready to ensure we (along with all the other parents) feel like their kids are safe, taken care of, learning and growing in this tender age. The San Jose location did have a bit of a churn with teachers a year or two ago and Ms Priya took actions and kept parents informed and updated on what she's doing and why. But beyond that, we have never had health, safety, care or growth concerns with either of our kids. To sum it up: we cannot recommend Ms Priya and her schools highly enough!

We loved Sunflowers! Our child attended for 2 years and they did a great job prepping her for TK…read more Can't say enough about Miss Chia, Miss Mei Ling, Miss Sara, Miss Martha and the rest of your staff! Take your child to Sunflowers!

Our daughter attended Sunflowers for 2.5 years and recently left for TK for the 2025-2026 school…read moreyear. We miss Sunflowers dearly. All staff members there have been amazing. My daughter still mentions she misses Ms Meiling all the time. The school is very organized and provides a good structure for little ones. The snacks/hot lunches offerings are nice. Since starting with Sunshine my daughter has: broaden her vocabulary, learned manners, knows how to write her name and simple words, broaden the food she's willing to eat, has better social skills, etc. If we had the money we probably would have preferred to keep her here instead of going to TK.

My 2yo son started pre-school here around 2 months ago, and he loves going to school! He comes home…read morewith art work, is becoming more and more vocal, and is way more comfortable interacting with other kids and adults. Thank you Mrs Teresa, Ms Bobbie, Ms Priscilla, Ms Margaret, Ms Marcella for your great care and love for the kids at this school.

Do not listen to the bad reviews…read more This is by far the best daycare my child has ever been at. My child has learned so much through the care of Ms. Margaret and Ms. Teresa. My child loves going to school everyday. The teachers here are patient, exciting and really love their job. They treat your children as their own. I will be sad when my child has to go to public school year. I highly recommend this daycare.

We've had such a great experience with Challenger Berryessa! Josh attended this school from the…read moretime he was about 3.5 years old, and unfortunately we had to discontinue last year after we moved. This summer, he came back for their summer program, and he absolutely loves being back! He really enjoys all the activities and learning, and comes home happy and excited to tell us about his day. A special shout-out to Ms. Preethi and Ms. Prerana -- Josh loves both of them, and we really appreciate how caring and wonderful they are with the kids. It's been so nice to see Josh back at Challenger Berryessa and enjoying his time there again. We have a lot of good memories from this school and are very happy with his summer experience!

Started sending my 3 yr old boy to the 1.5 month summer pre-school to get ready for the Aug…read morepre-school as we stayed really close in the Berryessa area. There had been a lot of feedbacks and playground talks among parents that Challenger had a very strict culture and tough curriculum that not every kid can handle and adapt. The feedback is that usually boys that have high energy and too active will get into trouble a lot. To our surprise, he loves the school just after 1 week and always looking forward to going to school in the morning, we also see a big difference in his English speaking ability and his independence in behavior. We are assured to let him continue with this school for the next coming years. We want to give special thanks to the 2 teachers Miss Hemanth and Miss Sonali for their loving care and coaching, we can tell he is very happy with them and there is the strong teachers-students chemistry we observed. Kids usually are very pure and express directly what they feel so we are very assured when he nods and say he likes his teachers and wants to go to school. From what I see so far, I believe Challenger has a very strong track records and is well managed across all their schools to groom the students to be academically strong and independent character especially needed in the competitive Bay Area. No wonder Challenger had been listed as one of the top private schools in US.

Choosing a school for your children is always nerve-wracking, but sending our two daughters to…read morePrimrose School of Willow Glen has been the best decision we've made. From day one, the staff and teachers have been incredibly warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in their growth. The Balanced Learning curriculum is fantastic--it strikes the perfect mix of structured academics and creative play. I'm constantly amazed by how much both of my girls are learning, from their social skills and independence to their early reading and math concepts. The facility is always clean, secure, and bright, which gives us total peace of mind. Communication from the administration is excellent, and we love getting the daily updates and photos. We couldn't ask for a more nurturing and enriching environment for our girls! Highly recommend!

Primrose School of Willow Glen has been an integral part of our family for the last two years. The…read moreteachers are amazing and form real bonds with our children. Watching our children run into the classroom in the morning, excited to see their friends and teachers, gives us peace of mind throughout the day. The support staff are the magic of Primrose, setting up events, preparing meals, and always supporting the classrooms. Primrose School of Willow Glen is the best program from 3 months through TK, check it out!