We have been very happy with our child's first year at this Montessori school. She has learned so…read moremuch and has grown both academically and socially. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed and provides a strong foundation. One of our favorite things is seeing all of the beautiful artwork she brings home. The teachers are kind, attentive, and truly care about each child's development and well-being. We would recommend this Montessori school to any family looking for a nurturing environment with a strong educational program.

Our family has been part of this Montessori school for the past three years. Our son started here…read morethree years ago, and our daughter joined a year ago. From day one, we have felt welcomed and supported. The teachers create a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn, grow, and become confident and independent. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact this school has had on our children and highly recommend it to other families.

As our son nears the end of his first year at Blackhawk Montessori, we couldn't be happier with our…read moreexperience. We have watched him grow tremendously not just in his speech and confidence, but in how gentle and empathetic he has become with his peers. Ms. Pari and Ms. Anusha are incredibly nurturing educators, and the administrative team, Ms. Naveeda and Ms. Naureen, is consistently responsible, organized, and communicative. We deeply value the school's commitment to core Montessori principles, the intimate class sizes, and their dedication to a holistic, screen-free, and no-sugar environment. Beyond the daily classroom experience, the thoughtful family events they organize have created a great sense of community. We are so grateful for the genuine care, love, and support our son receives here.

Blackhawk Montessori has been a fantastic choice for our family. Even though my son started less…read morethan a month ago, we are already seeing noticeable improvements in his progress. In just a short time, his color recognition and drawing and coloring skills have noticeably developed just to name one. The directors are remarkably personable, approachable, and deeply committed to the well-being and growth of the children. It is clear how much care and dedication they put into creating a nurturing educational environment, and we are excited to watch our son continue to thrive here.

As a native Spanish-speaking family, finding this Spanish immersion program has been an incredible…read moreblessing. It provides the perfect environment for our child to develop strong academic Spanish while seamlessly building the English skills needed for TK/kindergarten. The communication with families is outstanding, creating a beautiful bridge between home and school. It is a nurturing, safe, high-quality program that values bilingualism as a superpower! Special thanks and recognition to Ms. Yesenia, Ms. Gelay, Ms. Alma, Ms. Rica, Ms. Maria & Ms. Stacy. They all do a wonderful work!!

Dayspring is truly a special place! The Director, Maria, has been a visionary leader, bringing…read moreSpanish Immersion to the program, along with an emphasis on development of a child's social-emotional skills. Students are ready for Tk/Kindergarten at the end of their time there. The facility and classrooms are beautiful as well, and the teachers are loving and caring.

I cannot say enough things about this school. I am probably…read morethe most over protective, worrier of a mom you have met. To the point that, I wasn't sure if I was going to send my daughter to pre-school before Kindergarten. That was until I learned about Tree of Life and met the owner Kelley, If you are looking for a place where you feel comfortable and happy every day to send your child to school, this is the school for you. This was my daughter's first experience being away from me and after only one day going School she fell in love with it. My daughter woke up every morning excited to go to school and sad to leave. She would count down the days when school was closed and ask me to wake her up early when the break was over. While my daughter quickly learned how to spell her name and read, in my opinion, what I appreciated the most was the life skills she gained. My daughter was taught kindness, honesty, giving back to the less fortunate and how important it is to respect all cultures and people. The owner Kelley is truly a gift. She has created a family dynamic on campus that is felt in every class. She is present on campus, connected with all parents and students and she staffs her school with the most amazing group of educators that truly love your children as their own. I feel extremely grateful and blessed to have gotten the opportunity to send my daughter to Tree of Life. It has set my daughter up for success for the rest of her life.

My kids attended TOL from the ages 2-5. My kids always looked forward to arriving at school in the…read moremorning. The teachers are very organized and prepared with their lesson plans. They would take pictures so we could see what activities they did in class. We have so many core memories, and even have made life long friendships. I highly recommend TOL if you're looking for a preschool!

Young Learners Academy has literally become part of our family! I truly could not imagine having…read moredone this phase of parenthood without the love, support, guidance and support of YLA. This preschool feels like home as soon as you walk in the door with the friendly staff and a warm environment. My 2 year old actually begged me to put her in the full day program so she could hang out with her friends and teachers more! I TELL ALL MY FRIENDS TO JOIN YLA because it gave me my life back as a working Mom knowing my kids were in the perfect hands at YLA! We had my 5 year old daughter go through the program as soon as they opened and now my 3 year old has been there for two years and I will be SO sad the day she is too old to go!! Miss Amy, Miss Kayla and Miss Kelsey are 10/10!!

We absolutely love Young Learners Academy!…read more My 4-year-old son has been a student to all the teachers at YLA, starting from the 2's class with Ms. Camilla and now at the Preschool class with Ms. Nancy. I really cannot say enough about how kind and nurturing the teachers are here and how devoted they are to their craft. Trusting a place with the majority of your little one's day is definitely nerve wrecking as a first-time parent, especially with a "COVID baby," but I saw how much my son progressed in so many areas- emotionally**, academically, socially- as he attended YLA. (** super special thanks to the teachers for having to deal with my son's meltdowns and emotional wiles, even comforting me and coaching me through it!) My son has grown by leaps and bounds and they have been raised him through it! As I've been a child educator in various capacities, with my mom working as a preschool teacher and my aunt owning her own preschool, I have come to have pretty high standards for preschools and teachers. Yet, YLA is exceptional! Their crafts and activities are so fun and creative. They host the most epic events! They incorporate the Zoo-phonics and the Handwriting without Tears curriculum in engaging ways, and my son loves it! The facility is clean, spacious, and thoughtfully arranged. They communicate through the Brightwheels app so you can see pictures of what your little one is doing during the day; you can also use the app to check-in, message the staff, and pay tuition. Being a nurse, I'm also very pleased that they are committed to serving organic and healthier snacks throughout the day. I also chose this school's philosophy over a completely play-based model, because I thought my son would do best with some structure and consistency. That said, they do incorporate a lot of free time and free play and always tailor the activities to their age and level. What thrills me is how my son feels about school ("It's great!"), his excited attitude towards learning, but most of all that he gets to make wonderful memories in these formative years with all the wonderful, caring people at YLA.

We moved from SF where I sent my son to probably 4-5 different schools there (from Reggio Emilia,…read moreto play-based, to language immersion) and have toured over 20. When we moved to this area, I toured a handful and I can say Harper has been by far the best place we have sent our child to. It's incredibly nurturing, calm, and serene. All the teachers are so kind to the kids. During the tour I was told it's academic here, but after sending my child here, I would say there's a great balance between learn and play. They are also exposed to so many different topics, subjects, and interests- from science, music, alphabets, sports, numbers, cooking, cars, and so much more. When the kids learn, they are learning together in a group and cooperatively. When I ask my son everyday how school was, he will mainly talk about his friends because that's what made the most impact to him daily. On the weekends and holiday break, he always asks if he can go to school, which he's never done before. We are very happy and are grateful for all the teachers and staff for making our son's early childhood education journey so magical and fun.

My daughter started school in the summer of 2024 and she could not be happier. All of the teachers…read morehere are caring, nurturing, and very happy to be working with kids. Her TK teacher, Ms. Swarnali, has really created an environment geared towards fostering a joy of learning. The kids do science experiments, arts, writing, reading and so much more. My daughter is leaps above other kids her age due to her TK with Ms. Swarnali!

We just completed our second year of Valley Parents Preschool and it is the most magical Preschool…read moreand Pre-K experience! My daughter absolutely loved the play based model. The teachers are absolutely incredible, and always meet you and your child where they are. Everything is developmentally appropriate and the kids have SO many opportunities there. The physical environment both indoors and outdoors is the perfect backdrop for the kids and learn and explore. We are so grateful for the amazing families we have met and the community that VPP creates. We cannot say enough good things about it or recommend it enough. We also highly recommended attending their summer camp, it is so much fun!! We are so sad the our time here has come to a close since it has been the best experience for our whole family.

Valley Parent Preschool has been a wonderful, play-based preschool for my two children. The…read moreteachers truly understand what's appropriate developmentally for this age group, and the kids have plenty of outdoor time throughout their day. The backyard is amazing, with sand, grass, water, monkey bars, a sand kitchen, playhouse, etc etc! Basically a 2 - 5 year old's dream. Another bonus - because it's a co-op, you get to know the other families really well and my children and I have all made what I hope are life-long friends through VPP!

This is my daughter's second year at Garden Montessori. We found this gem after having conducted a…read morevalley-wide search and visited at least 8 preschools. Here is our criteria and how we found Garden Montessori met our high standards: 1. LOVE OF LEARNING: We firmly believe that that learning is a lifetime endeavor, and specifically sought a learning environment that would set the foundation for an enduring love of acquiring knowledge and exploration. At Garden, we were so pleased to find that the curriculum is multi-layered. On one layer, the school covers the traditional Montessori curriculum of people, plants and animals of all 7 continents (over a period of two years). At another layer, they cover art and science (rotated over two years), one year culminating in an Art Show while the other year culminating in a Science Fair. On one visit, I watched a child cut out a species of fish that swam in South American waters (active learning and practicing manual dexterity) and excitedly informed me about the fish. 2. INDEPENDENCE & SELF CONFIDENCE: Our daughter is cared for by two parents and two sets of grandparents. While she's fortunate to have so much care, an unintended consequence is that she is showered with constant reminders of how wonderful she is - and inadvertently training her to be dependent upon their affirmation of her own value. But we know she'll need to build a solid foundation of her own sense of self, a strong internal compass to withstand the inevitable onslaught of peer pressure later. At Garden Montessori, her teachers have been working to build up her confidence so she can work independently. I would agree that the concept of refraining from praise (as a form of encouragement) was hard for us. But I understand its purpose - to raise children who seek achievement for personal satisfaction, rather than for the approval of others. 3. HOLISTIC LEARNING (versus rote memorization): We toured a large number of preschools and noted that many children were learning by memorization. They can easily recite their numbers, "1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ..." but didn't understand if you said, "Can you hand me 5 pencils?" We love Garden Montessori because they teach a core understanding of a subject matter, and not through rote memory. They don't teach children to memorize that the word "cat" is C-A-T, but that the construct of the word is C-AT (cat), which can also be H-AT (hat) or B-AT (bat). Basic principles that can be applied in other situations. 4. CHOICE IN ACTIVITIES: In other preschools, we noticed the children were organized into small workgroups that worked on a single exercise (example: making a butterfly, because they were learning about butterflies that day). But what if the child didn't want to make a butterfly? Another reason we chose Garden is because each day, the school is set up with a wide range of activities that all support the learning of a concept - and the child is able to choose from among the activities set out. We subscribe to the fact that individual choice (which is not free play) supports active and engaged learning. 5. GRACE & COURTESY: In short supply these days! At Garden, I've noticed that these elements are a part of their everyday curriculum. The older children are taught to mentor the younger ones. During the fall, the children practice a simple task of pouring and serving tea (over and over) - culminating in a Mother's Tea in December - a demonstration of their ability to practice grace and courtesy. 6. CALM & ORDER: One of the most astounding aspects of Garden Montessori is the miniature child-sized kitchen. During our first visit, our jaws dropped when we watched this 4 year old set out his own place setting, microwaved his own snack, and cleaned his own dishes afterward - oblivious to our stares. After that - we were sold! 7. SETTING: And lastly, Garden Montessori is located on a 1/3-acre in a residential neighborhood, within a home that has been reconstructed to adapt to the scale of little ones. It has a large green space for the kids to run during free play, a vegetable garden, and play structures. It's home-like and it makes me feel good to drop off my daughter there. Because it's in a neighborhood, I can understand why the school has a strict drop-off/pick-up protocol - they are simply being good neighbors. I have found that each of the teachers are available to discuss any issue during the course of the school year. I am disappointed that the prior reviewer had such misperceptions. But as a mom who has wanted to place her child in Garden Montessori for a long time - it has definitely met my expectations. I would encourage anyone to make an appointment to visit and judge for themselves.

As a former educator, I placed a lot of pressure on myself when selecting a preschool for my…read moredaughter. After reading reviews and talking with various people, Garden seemed to be a good fit for our family. Garden Montessori fosters independence while providing a warm and supportive environment where children thrive. The teachers encourage children to create and discover new things. I appreciate that my daughter has the autonomy to choose what she wants to work on or learn, on a daily basis, while still being prepared for the next steps in her education. My daughter loves learning and practicing new skills, and I feel that the teachers at Garden really help fuel that passion. In addition to academic skills and independence, Garden nurtures children to be confident, kind, and caring. Garden is a great place that my daughter looks forward to going to everyday, and I agree with the other parents when they call it a gem! I am so glad to be part of the Garden Montessori community.

My grandson has been attending Danville Montessori School for a little over 2 years…read more Before I had very little understanding of how a young child actually learns. I know I may have been somewhat of a pest continuing to ask detail questions of the patient staff. I want to thank all of the staff for being so patient with me. As I wanted to support my grandson's actual learning various activities he worked with at school. I am happy than not only did my grandson learn but I as well. I felt like I was again being a student. I want to commend the staff at Danville Montessori School for the care and support they gave to our family.

We are so grateful for the incredible experiences both of our kids had at DanMont, most recently…read moreour daughter. Over the course of her time there, she has grown tremendously--both academically and socially--and we couldn't be more pleased with how well-prepared she is as she moves on to kindergarten. Academically, the preschool provided a solid foundation in early literacy, math, and critical thinking skills. She learned not only her letters and numbers, but also how to ask questions, express her thoughts clearly, and approach new tasks with confidence and curiosity. The curriculum was thoughtfully designed to make learning fun, engaging, and age-appropriate. Just as important, the school created a nurturing environment that helped her blossom socially. She learned how to make friends, resolve conflicts, share, and work together with others--all key skills she continues to work on and will carry with her for years to come. Her confidence has grown, and she now communicates her feelings and ideas with ease. The teachers and staff are truly exceptional--patient, kind, and genuinely invested in each child's development. We always felt she was safe, supported, and encouraged to be herself. It's clear that a lot of love and care goes into everything they do. We feel incredibly lucky to have been part of the DanMont community and would wholeheartedly recommend it to any family looking for a warm, enriching, and academically strong start for their child.

We feel so lucky to have found Autumn Creek Learning Center for our younger son…read more He started here at just 3 years old, and from the very beginning, he loved going to school every single day -- which, as any parent knows, means everything. The school itself is small and the facility may look a bit older, but what truly makes it special is the people. Ms. Asmita and Ms. Brogan run the school with so much care and dedication. Ms. Brogan is especially impressive -- thoughtful, efficient, and incredibly professional. She has such a strong presence that you can't help but notice her. Honestly, she could shine anywhere! Our son is in the Honey Bear class, and we couldn't have asked for better teachers -- Ms. Susmita, Ms. Stacy, and Ms. Preetha. They are warm, patient, and genuinely attentive to each child. As parents, we always felt heard and supported, and the communication has been consistently great. The growth we've seen in our son has been amazing. Not just academically, but also in confidence, social skills, and independence. He truly thrived here. As he moves on to TK next semester, it's bittersweet -- we're excited for his next step, but we know he will deeply miss this school and his teachers. Thank you for giving him such a happy and loving start Highly, highly recommend!

Both of our kids went to ACLC and the community (Admin, Teachers, Families) are wonderful! The…read moreschool helped potty train my 3yo son when we weren't making progress at home. Meals are included and extracurricular activities like soccer and gymnastics are offered, which is so helpful for full time working parents. The outdoor space is large and shaded. We get weekly progress reports and lots of cute artwork. The staff do such an amazing job; happy kids everyday at pickup and both our kids were over prepared for TK!