I attended this school a LONG time ago. And only for kindergarten & first grade ('97 & '98)…read moreMy kindergarten teacher was alright, but I loved my first grade teacher, Ms. Sanchez! I remember I broke my ankle going into the school year and she accommodated me the best she could. Every month she set a theme for us to learn about, and I still remember some of her teachings. All in all, a great school and I wish I could have attended longer.

I am doing research because my Daughter might be transfered over here next school year. I did not…read morewalk in like I did w/ Noble Elementary but when I called, they were very friendly and helpful. The school campus looked clean. The negative thing that I see so far is that this place lacks parking. I still walk my Daughter in and walk her out.. she is young and being that we live in a crazy environment now, I am not comfortable in just dropping her off and vice versa yet. I checked the website and saw a drop-off/pick-up path or else violators will be ticketed. The afterschool program onside is called My Sunshine and appears to be Chinese-base.

Both my boys attended Sunshine school from age 1-4. We love Sunshine school! My youngest just…read moregraduated from Sunshine this past summer. He was at the Vinci Park location with Mrs. Emily. She, along with the other teachers there are all very caring and kind. Mrs. Emily is the head teacher at Vinci Park. She is very attentive and willing to speak to me via text or phone at any time when I had questions or concerns. The students learn to sing English and Chinese songs, they do various arts and crafts, and their activities are diverse and fun. My son enjoyed going to school every single day! I am very appreciative of Sunshine school and will alway have fond memories of my boys growing up at this school!

My son has been at sunshine school since 8 months to 4 years old. Overall experience was very good…read moreas he was mostly very happy and healthy, and academically learned what I had expected. Last year he was at the Vinci Park campus where he is in the orange class. The staff at this campus are super loving, caring and friendly. My son was able to quickly adapt and love the teacher here, and he is especially fond of Ms. Huang and Ms. Emily. At one point he refused the idea of going to a school without Ms. Huang lol... One of the reason we picked this school was that I wanted my son to speak mandarin in early childhood. Most of the teachers here are native mandarin speaking, and this is a bi-lingual school. So if you are looking for mandarin immersion experience for your kids, this is a great choice! My son so far is a fluent mandarin speaker and he speaks some basic English too -- I am sure he will pick up that very fast later. My son learned letters, numbers, and some basic Chinese characters read and write by age 4. I am not academic focused and I am very happy with the progress. The school has plenty of outdoor time, and artwork time -- every day my son brings home a piece of work he made at school which is really nice. Last but not the least, the staff are super flexible and supportive of working parents. My drop off and pick up hours are based on my work meeting schedule, and they were always understanding and supportive. One time we went on international travel and after we got back, my son was jet lagged and super moody when I drop him off, Ms Emily gave us a few minutes to work it out, and told me if you need to go, we got it. If you like to spend more time to calm him down, feel free to do so. She checked with us multiple times to check my son was ok as well as I was ok with the delayed drop off. Super appreciated as a working parent!

I wouldn't be surprised if Yelp takes this review down (FOR A 2nd TIME) but that would be…read moreincredibly disappointing, considering this platform is meant for people to share all experiences, not just the positive ones. The administration at this school is fully aware of how poorly they've treated their staff. Instead of addressing the issues, they seem more focused on hiding the truth. For this matter my daughter will not enroll in this school. The front staff are so rude! They need to be trained on proper customer service. And the principal is rude as well. They all need better training! But what's done in the dark always finds its way to the light. To any parents considering this school please think twice. For the sake of your children and the educators who deserve better.

Merryhill has been a wonderful experience for our family. My son thrived under Ms. Charu's…read morethoughtful and dedicated teaching--she truly brought out the best in him. The staff and school community are warm, supportive, and create an environment where kids feel encouraged and excited to learn. We're so grateful for the positive impact this school has had on our child.

My kid goes to this school in recent 4 years. We love it! Teachers and staffs are very nice, and…read morecare about kids. Kids have some maths and ELA worksheet everyday, but they can be finished in 30 minutes. They also have some maths and ELA exams throughout the year. School provide Freckle or RAZ kids as extension reading practice. Teachers contact parents for kids behaviors. Social worker and psychologist are also onsite to support kids mental needs. PTA organizes some events each year, all family can join. We have some school clubs too. I would recommend this school to other parents.

Dead grass everywhere but hey, it's summer and we're in a drought. I live a few blocks from here so…read moreJoey and I decided to walk around one night. Our conversations are generally 80% fitness and 20% whatever else. It's nice to start meeting people that have the same level of passion as I do when it comes to health and fitness. Like Basho, the gym comes first (after work).. that is the type of mentality that I have which I appreciate. A few people was there at the school as well but they were catching Pokemon. We just sat and stared up at the sky which is what I never do. It was nice, I guess but it was nicer when we talked about the Spartan race. This school is an automatic chill place when there is no lunch, dinner, or anything else involved - just good conversations. This is a very safe neighborhood. Good school district. This school belongs in the Berryessa Union School District. I moved just recently, I will update once school starts in the fall. Let's see how idiotic the drivers can be when they drop off their kids at school...

My son goes to this school since Kindergarten. He is now in 5th grade. Let me tell you why I am…read morepleased with this school. 1) The teachers are very hard-working. They respond to Emails even after 8pm. 2) The teachers are very encouraging to the students. My son asked the teacher a question. The teacher will say, wow you are so detailed. They didn't just reply to the question but gave encouraging words 3) Happy Students. I have interviewed many parents before sending my son here and they all said their kids are very happy attending this school. 4) Polite students. I once took a cake to my son's school and shared the cake with his classmates. When I left, 3 or 4 students came to me and said thank you. 5) Strict discipline. My son was kicked out of school for 1 day because another kid misled him. He had to write an apology letter per the teacher's request. I am pleased with this because I want a school to be strict on discipline. If you are being late or bully other kids or misbehave, and no consequence is given, this is not good for the child. So I am glad my son learned the lesson early. 6) Extremely generous. They give generous financial aid, and I am very thankful 7) A lot of after-school enrichment program choices.

We have two kids that currently attend MCS and we have been really happy. The teachers have been…read moregreat. Our kids have learned so much with the core subjects. In addition, the school also offers extracurricular activities such as band, clay art, debate, and others which they totally love. The entire staff is always helpful and caring, and there is a family feeling here. If you are looking for a great school with great teachers and staff, I would recommend checking out MCS. We had checked out a few schools before landing on MCS, and we were glad that we made the right decision.

My son had a wonderful experience in Ms. Punjabi's class this year. He learned so much and I can…read moresee how her positive attitude and constant motivation made the classroom environment so enjoyable and nurturing. Thank you MGMP!!

Our children attend Stratford School in Milpitas, and we are extremely pleased with the progress…read morethey are making. One of our primary goals in choosing a strong school environment was to help our child grow into a well-rounded individual, and we truly feel that this is exactly the direction he is heading. My son's fourth-grade teacher, Ms. Smita Valayil, has been exceptional. Her genuine interest in her students and her dedication to ensuring they truly understand the concepts they are learning has been remarkable. Her consistent communication and thoughtful feedback have helped us support our son much more effectively at home. We deeply appreciate the learning environment she creates and hope to continue fostering our son's growth within this supportive setup.

My son attended TK here and is now in Kindergarten. We really like the school and staff here. The…read morecommunication between admin and parents are consistent and positive. His teachers so far has been wonderful as well.

I was a fellow Brooktree elementary student (many decades ago..) - "Brooktree bobcats how do we…read morefeel??" Overall positive experience with teachers, staff as far as I can remember... It feels weird to rate a school via Yelp lol. For educational purposes, please check other resources I have had young relatives attend this school with good teachers/ experiences Once I came about 10 minutes late to pick up my niece (miscommunication between 220pm versus 230pm ). They call the mom and me ; they had my niece wait by the office with staff and I had to sign in my info in order to take her home. It does show that they care a lot of their students safety. There's multiple playgrounds here for various ages, including the toddlers. My nieces love to play there and it's decently well kept (newer swings, no trash). Also has Large grassy areas too. I walk my dog here on leash so she can run around and play for a bit There's also a back area where there are tables and grill stations to host a picnic by the playgrounds on weekends. Basketball courts used to be open but I think they now close the gates (for safety? To protect the equipment?). Website https://brooktree.berryessa.k12.ca.us/

My kid is in T-K, excited on his first day in school. Toyon has afterschool with YMCA, it saves…read moreparent's time to search by themselves.

Never a fan of this school because my service is terrible. I have AT&T. My daughter did go here for…read more5 years and now I find myself dropping my son off to T-K every morning. Not every elementary school in the district has T-K; it is short for transitional kindergarten. It basically screws over the kids that are born after August something until December. Gavin was born on Sept. 30 which potentially means he is already a year late but whatevs. I wonder who the hell decided on that. Due to costs, I was no longer able to afford his stay w/ his pre-school so I opted for a babysitter. Everyday I get off of work, I see him bored and unchallenged. I paid for someone to keep him locked in a room. He was occupied w/ television and my iPad. No brain stimulation and no interaction. He fed himself (I packed his backpack w/ snacks, drinks, and a sandwich) and threw the leftovers or the plastic bags away. He could have "watched" himself. After 20 days (4 weeks), I decided it was enough. I made all these crazy arrangements to complete his enrollment packet. This school was full but thank goodness they were quick to contact me and let him start school that Monday. Everything was confirmed on a Friday. I was so thrilled. The principal, the office staff, and his teacher made us feel welcomed and at home. The top pillars contain quotes from "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen McCovey. I recognized that right away. I am blessed and cannot tell you how much he enjoys going to school. The school is clean, relatively well structured but parking can be a pain in the ass. I get there 20 min. early just to chill in the car. Thanks, Toyon!