Our 4 year old son started at LAPMS last summer and the transition was extremely smooth for him…read more He had gone to another montessori school before we moved to Danville so he adjusted well due to this but his three teachers at LAPMS were all so warm, loving, and caring. Academically, they had them work on a simple book report every week in order to start introducing the concept of homework to them, they also used Kindergarten-level math books so my son was already doing addition and subtraction problems in the 12s and 13s by the end of the year. Additionally, my son's reading skills drastically improved while at LAPMS due to the teachers adjusting the reading materials and worksheets to match each child's different reading level. Now, my son has graduated from LAPMS and attends Kindergarten at one of the SRVUSD elementary schools and he whips through the homework assignments and continues to excel in reading. I truly feel that my son's teachers set him up for success for Kindergarten and I am truly grateful for the school. When my son recently ran into his former LAPMS teacher, the teacher embraced my son and was so genuinely happy to see him again. You could just see how much they care about each child. We now have our 2 year old enrolled at LAPMS and after about a month of some tears and a transitioning phase, he also now loves going to school. His 3 teachers also are always so loving, extremely patient and warm individuals. I have never seen them lose their patience even with a room full of toddlers! I also have asked them to adjust our son's napping schedule and they have always been very accommodating and willing to make changes as needed. They also diligently provide updates on diaper changes, nap times and photos of activities throughout the day. Something I also noticed about the LAPMS staff is that I see teachers from other classrooms help in other classrooms as needed even if it's just for a short amount of time and they always do it with a smile. I feel this shows the camaraderie between the staff where they have the same goal to support and care for all students at LAPMS and they do it as a united team. I usually don't post reviews on Yelp but felt compelled to do so for LAPMS because of the very positive experience we've had. Thank you LAPMS Danville staff!

This is my second review of LAPMS Danville! I first shared my thoughts when my son started at just…read more18 months old, and now that he's turned 5, I wanted to write another--this time to recognize his incredible current teachers: Ms. Esra, Ms. Padmaja, and Ms. Devika. I had the chance to visit their classroom this morning during Parent Observation Week, and it was such a meaningful experience. Watching the children engaged in their Montessori work firsthand really highlighted how thoughtfully the environment is prepared. The classroom felt calm, organized, and full of purpose, and it was wonderful to see how much independence and confidence the children are encouraged to develop. A big thank you to Ms. Esra and the entire team at LAPMS. Your patience, dedication, and care truly make a lasting impact. We're so grateful!

I want to start by highly recommending The Goddard School, San Ramon and sharing our experience…read more I'd give more stars if that were an option! Moving from another city with a young child was a big step for us. It felt overwhelming, but we were comforted by Anju, the owner of The Goddard School. She was incredibly kind and patient, understanding our family's needs. The transition was made so seamless and welcoming for us. Right from the beginning, even before our child started school, Anju made sure we had all necessary documents, giving us ample time and accommodating our busy schedule. About the school and its activities: The team is fantastic, and the teachers are well-educated. There are tons of activities, all following a curriculum-oriented approach. We receive daily updates on books read (in case we want to share them at home), songs sung, circle time, outdoor play, and fun indoor activities when the weather doesn't allow outside time. Activities range widely--baking bread, painting, dancing, creative play, and so much more. With these daily updates, we feel connected and well-informed about our child's day. This school is a very happy place filled with positive reinforcements and encouragement, and our daughter had a wonderful time here. We will miss the school and only wish we didn't live so far away. Hence, I highly recommend this school for any parent looking for a supportive environment that promotes overall development for their child. Thank you so much, Anju and the entire team! And a special thanks for Andrea and Vaidehi (Class teachers of Parrots)!!

Both of my kids went to Goddard. They were ready for kindergarten and transitioned well. The…read moreteachers are warm and attentive. The staff especially Ms. Ingrid are incredibly approachable and responsive to feedback. Highly recommend!!

My daughter is tarting her 2nd week at Building Kidz of San Ramon and if not for Ms.Mau , drop offs…read morewould be very difficult. At 18 months, my daughters exposure to adults have all been family, however Ms. Mau is the exception at this amazing facility with great teachers. Ms. Mau is very patient, professional, kind, and experienced. Before making a decision to join the Building Kidz family, it put my mind at ease seeing their 18 month teacher Ms.Mau interact and lead the toddlers during a facilities tour. She really embodies the mission and importance of early childhood education. It as only been a week in the classroom but I can see the change a classroom with structured lesson plans make on my daughter. We went from high chair feeding and assisted naps to solo feeds and self soothing nap times. My daughter now looks forward to seeing her teacher Ms. Mau at school. Thank you Ms. Mau for taking this first time worried parent and making the transition painless for my daughter and I. Look forward to the great daily communication and reports of my daughter's progression

As a mom of twins--a boy and a girl who will be 5 this February--finding the "right" childcare has…read morenever been easy. Because of job relocations, we've moved around quite a bit, and this is our fourth daycare. I can say without hesitation that this center has been the most meaningful and reassuring experience we've had. From the moment my children started here at age 3, the sincerity and genuine care shown to them every single day has been nothing short of a gift. Mom guilt is very real, and trusting someone else with your children's hearts, growth, and well-being is no small thing. Knowing my kids are loved, supported, and truly seen when they're here has been a huge stress relief for me. What stands out most is the way the staff partners with parents. Whenever one of my children has needed a little extra encouragement or a gentle push in a certain area, it has never felt one-sided. Instead, we collaborate--sharing strategies, tools, and resources--to support them together. That level of communication, care, and intentionality is rare and incredibly appreciated. My twins are growing not just academically, but emotionally and socially, and I truly believe that's because of the environment this center creates. They feel safe, confident, and excited to learn--and as a parent, that means everything. We are so grateful for the dedication, compassion, and love poured into our children every day. Building Kidz of San Ramon has been a constant for our family during a life full of transitions, and I cannot recommend it highly enough to any parent searching for a place where their children will be genuinely cared for.

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 YLA! We found YLA in January of 2023…read more Our daughter joined Ms Amy's pre- k class midway through the school year and was welcomed into this loving community of teachers, children and families. She learned so much and was well prepared to start kindergarten. We then enrolled our 2 year old son and he has loved having Ms Kayla then Ms Kelsey as his teachers over the last 2 years. He comes home singing new songs and speaking new words in Spanish every day. YLA's teachers and staff do a wonderful job of bringing all of the families together to create a beautiful community and a happy place for children to learn and play.

We toured many daycares in San Ramon before we arrived at DHCS! Of them all, DHCS stood out in many…read moreways... and our kids have been in attendance for almost two years now. Most importantly, the kids really look forward to going! Here are the things we love most about Diablo hills country school: - flexible hours and reasonable pricing - incredible outdoor play area for the kids - kind teachers and communicative administration - so many fun and enriching activities - we also really like that it's family owned with a long history in the area.. that's hard to find these days.

Our daughter started at DHCS when she was two and she's now almost five. When we were looking for a…read morepreschool, we wanted a safe place where she could flourish creatively while also building the academic foundation she would need for kindergarten. We visited many other schools, but none of them made us feel like our child's happiness and safety were truly the priority. Many were Montessori programs with rigid classroom settings and rules that we felt were unnecessary for kids at this age. The family-run team at DHCS has always made us feel like partners in raising our daughter. Communication has been great and it's clear they really know each child individually. They've been flexible with schedule changes and even welcomed us back without requiring re-enrollment when we briefly tried a school closer to home after our second child was born. We continue to do the 30-minute drive each way because of how much benefit we've seen this school provide to our daughter. Over the years we've seen our daughter become more confident, social, and excited about learning, which has been wonderful to watch. They teach the kids about different holidays and cultures and always find a reason to celebrate. We also really appreciate how diverse the student body and teachers are, which helps create a welcoming environment where kids are exposed to many different backgrounds. They're not the cheapest school and not the most expensive, but for us it has absolutely been worth it. Every concern or piece of feedback we've provided has always been taken with great care and met with a professional, non-defensive attitude. A huge added bonus is the location -- the police station is right next door, which gives us extra peace of mind as parents. They also have a giant playground with all kinds of outdoor activities for the kids, and they strongly encourage outside play. The only downside is that they don't have a third location in Castro Valley or Hayward. One can dream... hint hint, Miss Angie and Miss Coco :)

Our son started at Redwood International Montessori 2 years ago. He is 4 now and is flourishing at…read moreschool. He can write from 1-50, knows quite a bit of Spanish, "reads" to the other kids and has learned so much more than I could've anticipated. He's an outgoing child and likes to goof around. The teachers give him space to be silly and can also authoritatively but compassionately reign him in. I know he'll be more than prepared for Kindergarten. The teachers also plan family events throughout the year such as Mothers and Fathers Day celebrations, concerts, grandparents day, and student birthday celebrations. They incorporate many days where the kids can bring items from home to share (such as hike day at school, bring your favorite book, etc.). Our son is always excited for these days. The location of the school is very convenient for our family. It's near 680 but not so close that you hear it. It's across the street from an area with swim lessons, gymnastics lessons, and indoor soccer, so our son always says "hi" to his school when we're going to activities there. Tuition is very comparable to other preschools, but this school offers helpful drop-off and pick-up times for two working parents. Not many preschools in the area offer the same times.

Our daughter is 4.5 year old and started TRIMONT(The Redwood International Montessori) 4 months…read moreago. Long story short, after 4 months, more than 2/3 of her behavioral items, such as tantrum, difficulty in listening instructions, sharing with friends, etc, have been fixed and I can tell that even at our home. Our daughter loves her school, and is happy to go there everyday. The director Ms. Annagi has almost 40 years of experience in Montessori education. Other teachers (Ms. Yessania, Ms. Laxmi, Ms. Evelyn) are also very experienced. They know how to deal with problems of kids, and they guide kids to the right path without yelling or being frustrated. I saw that their tone of voice was calm but had discipline and charisma. Teachers are very communicative and always opened to discuss issues of children. If there's any issue, they give brief verbal report with advice when I pick her up. Also, the education of TRIMONT is well-balanced and well-organized. They give the monthly schedule filled with daily themes and focuses, and follow the schedule accordingly. Of course since it's Montessori school, each student learns by their own pace when it comes to phonics, math and other Montessori work, but they all learn various topics together which covers science, culture, art, geography, season, etc. Our 4.5 year old daughter already reads Kindergarten-level books, recognizes and writes numbers from 1-50, can even complete addition and subtraction. When we had a private conference before Thanksgiving holidays, they gave us a thorough assessment sheet about our daughter. We could easily understand her status and things she needs to learn more until Kindergarten. I'm very satisfied with TRIMONT, and would definitely recommend this school to others in area.

While our son attended TCDS, he received nurturing, high-quality care. I can't say enough good…read morethings about their 1s Room -- run by Ms. Keke (also the school's Assistant Director) and Mr. Aaron. Our son got to play and explore and create art and dance to his heart's content. He was ALWAYS happy at pick up. And, the amount of outside time he got was incredible. The 1s Room had a protected play area with a play structure, play houses, cars, and a sand box. He would also want me to stay to play with him at pick up, and that's how I had a chance to get to know Mr. Aaron and Ms. Keke so well. They are both kind, loving, generous adults -- anyone would be lucky to have their child cared for by them. When our son transitioned into the 2s Room, he had a hard time. The school's Director (Ms. Jill), along with Ms. Keke and Mr. Aaron, did everything that they could to smooth out his transition to his new teacher. They communicated with us at drop off and pick up and helped us support him from home. Tons of enriching activities, water play (on hop days), and outside time instilled our son with confidence and great social skills. We are grateful for his time at TCDS.

Wonderful preschool. My son has been attending here for…read moreseveral months now. They have flexible schedules and option to provide lunch at school or pack from home. Also, teachers are amazing. They are so caring to the kids and my son adores his homeroom teacher. It just shows quality of the care and education my son receiving from them. I like how classes are divided with age groups and classes have perfect child and teacher ratio. Highly recommend

We've had a wonderful experience with Learn And Play Montessori over the past almost two years…read more Both of my girls attend here, and we are very happy with the care, learning environment, and support from the staff. The teachers and staff are very friendly, caring, and attentive. Whenever we had any concerns or questions, they addressed them promptly and professionally. My kids are especially very close to Ms. Richa, and it's heartwarming to see the bond and comfort they have with her. A special mention to Ms. Neeraja for maintaining the school so well and for always being approachable and supportive. She truly cares about the children and parents, and makes sure concerns are addressed thoughtfully and promptly. Another thing we truly appreciate is the flexibility and understanding with parents' timings and schedules. It really helps working families. Overall, we highly recommend this school to parents looking for a safe, caring, and supportive Montessori environment for their children.

This is a truly wonderful school that addresses the full child. Within a week of my son starting he…read morewas pushing in chairs, cleaning up after himself, saying good morning to his teachers, and learning so much! He's been at learn and play for almost 2 years now and we are so impressed with all he's learned. Miss Kanika is truly a wonderful educator, she meets the children where they're at. For my son, she writes personalized comprehension pages and has taught him advanced instruction such as multiplication, division, and even parts of speech. Miss Genu and Miss Sarika are kind, wonderful educators and people. And then front desk always has smiling faces with Maria and the principal Miss Neerja. We can't measure the value this school has had on our son but we know it's been a transformative experience. I highly recommend this preschool for anyone looking for their child!

Mr. Joey is one of those rare educators who just *gets* kids. He's calm, kind, and incredibly…read moreexperienced. He noticed our child's strengths right away and has been amazing at offering gentle, thoughtful support where needed. Highly recommend! Our son loves him, and we're thrilled he's the site coordinator at this YLA location!

Students fortunate enough to have Mr. Joey and Ms. Aileen as their teachers are truly lucky. Both…read moreof my children have greatly enjoyed their time with both of them. Mr. Joey and Ms. Aileen exemplify care and attentiveness in their teaching. My 5-year-old son frequently would share with us what he learned from Mr. Joey, such as the concepts of recycling and the workings of rockets. The staff at San Ramon YLA excel in effective communication with parents while ensuring that every student feels valued and heard.

When I toured daycares while pregnant, Little Bridges clearly stood out as the best option. There…read morewas a waitlist, but I felt confident it was worth waiting for--and it absolutely was. The transition back to work after having a baby was harder than I expected. I debated whether a nanny might be easier. But from the very first day, the team at Little Bridges made me feel supported and reassured. They're not only experienced and professional, but genuinely kind and thoughtful. My baby is happy, safe, and thriving in their care. Every day is filled with warmth, play, and learning--and knowing she's in such good hands has brought our family so much peace of mind. It's a special place, and I'm so grateful we found it. Highly recommend to any parent looking for excellent, reliable infant care.

Little Bridges Daycare, specifically the Inant room (Loving Lambs) was perfect for our child. Ms…read more Maria, Ms. Crystal, Ms. Isadora are angels and treated our child like he was their own. The culture is so loving, supportive, and positive and it starts from Ms. Jacque and the other leaders. From the first time we walked in, teachers in other classrooms knew our child's name and would wave and welcome him. Our son is now moving to the Toddlers room and we're excited for this next chapter. I cannot recommend Little Bridges enough!