Happy Hearts is an EXCEPTIONAL preschool. Their staff is organized, caring, loving and creates…read morethoughtful and playful learning lessons. The environment is playful and engaging. Ms. Jackie and Ms. Shilo are two of the best early childhood specialists I've ever encountered. Being a public educator for close to 20 years, I can hands down say, any child is in excellent hand. Happy Hearts has the best early childhood environment and is the best preschool around!

This school has been wonderful for my two boys. The teachers are so loving. My introverted first…read moreborn was very nervous and clingy, but after the support of these teachers he ended up making a lot of friends and talking about it non-stop. My social second born can't wait to leave me at door. It's got a great play space outside, and lots of fun things to do inside.

When it came time to look for a preschool for my daughter (4 years ago) I did a lot of research…read moreonline and in person. Thanks to all the great reviews here on Yelp and also a referral from one of my very good friends we decided to go with Mustard Seed as a place for my daughter to grow. She was 4 years old when she started and was very, very shy and was nervous. But it did not take her long to warm up and get comfortable with her super sweet classmates and the wonderful staff. The following year she continued onto TK and flourished into this bright intelligent little girl. The teachers at Mustard Seed did such an amazing job teaching the all the students and preparing them for Kindergarten. My daughter is currently in 2nd grade and is reading at the 6th grade level and I can't imagine her advancing to this level of education if it weren't for Mustard Seed. Fast forward - I needed child care for my youngest son as I prepared to go back to work and so thankful they have a toddler program I was able to enroll my son in at 18 months old. They love and care for all the children like it were their own and this gives us parents a peace of mind. He is now 3 1/2 years old and graduated to the preschool room where he absolutely loves to learn and play with his classmates that he calls, his best friends.

My kids really enjoyed their time here even tho it was cut short due to the shelter in place and…read morepandemic. Both my kids went here, wish the grades went up higher. My Son was in kindergarten but now he is moving on to first grade and my daughter will continue to come here she was in preschool but now she will be starting TK. The teachers and staff at mustard seed really love what they do! They are all about the children's safety and well being. Not only that they make learning fun and exciting! My kids always looked forward to going to school each day. This place is very family oriented and they treat our children as if they were their own. Nothing but love and compassion from mustard seed! I'm kinda sad that it had to end so abruptly but I'm hoping and praying this fall we can have a better year for 20/21 school year! I sure do give teachers a whole new level of respect, their jobs are not easy! All teachers need to have more recognition for the work that they do!

My family has been coming to Tender Hearts for almost 18 years! My brother, sister, nieces, nephews…read moreand both of my boys have attended this school. Mrs. Tina and Chester are more than teachers to our kids, they are family. They taught my youngest how to be a leader and an extraordinary helper! He was so shy when he started and now he is so caring and outgoing, not to mention they also potty trained him. My older son excelled so much when they were preparing him for TK. I can't wait to send my daughter here. I can't say enough good things about them. Every teacher there is so awesome, and you can tell they really love the kids.

Tender Hearts Preschool we started with our son going there 20 years ago and now all of my…read moreGrandchildren go there till this day Best Preschool ever Mrs Tina & Chester and all the TEACHERS are Super

First off, they sent off a mass email begging for "nice" reviews so don't believe all these 5 star…read morebutt kissers. Anyway, let's talk about how they pull parents from the line to talk about how their 3 year old can't sit still. I've witnessed this numerous times with other moms, how humiliating. But the worst part of it all is that THIS preschool will reprimand a toddler for not sitting still for circle time then condemn your parenting as if it's not being practiced at home. The kicker is when I pulled my son out, teacher Sara was too salty to give me my son's year supply of snacks back.

My son attended the class for younger children this year and we will be returning next year! We…read morechecked out a few different schools, and this school was the only one where I felt completely confident that my child would be safe and loved. There is a Tuesday/Thurs option for younger kids, Mon/Wed/Fri for older, and also a Monday-Friday if you're looking for a more full time program. Great communication with parents from teachers, art projects, circle time, learning through play etc I appreciate how safe they were during the height of the pandemic as well with temperature checks at the door and contactless check in. Highly recommend checking out

I wanted to give an update. Once my child transitioned to preschool, I noticed the teachers looked…read moreburnt out and not so happy. Turn around of the staff is high. Ms Ayanna, Mr Alex and Mr Damian were amazing teachers to my son though, shout out to them!

This place needs new management. Current Director is more concerned for her job than the kids…read moresafety. The Director Erika Silva was upset because I called licensing on this location, a child was found unattended by me. She proceded to claim I was "unhappy" and Kindercare decided to remove me from their program. This is called Retaliation! She should not be in child care if this causes her "stress and anxiety" per her bosses words. Not to mention that my child was bullied at this place for months and she failed to handle the situation. I feel for the staff because they are following her ways to avoid retaliation from her because if they are not on her side she will find a way to push them out. I been at this location for over 2 years and staff come and go. I seen very great teacher just up and quit because of her. Its sad!

Our family has had such an amazing experience with Starlight Montessori. We have seen such amazing…read moregrowth in our daughter over the past year & 1/2. It's been a pleasure watching her blossom into this kind, creative and caring little soul. Miss Parisa deserves all the credit in the world. She's curated this perfect little preschool paradise, and the teachers around her are equally as patient, dedicated and insightful. The class sizes are just right- Each child receives plenty of individual attention, while having just enough other kids to learn and play alongside. We plan on sending our youngest when she's ready as well. What they've done here in Benicia is truly something special, you should definitely check them out.

Starlight preschool has been amazing! The teachers are so friendly and helpful. My son has really…read moreenjoyed going to preschool now that we started coming here. The atmosphere is refreshing and different from other places. Just visit to see how great they are with the children. Its normal to be a little worried having your child out during such crazy times but they have a cleaning crew that comes in to clean which I can tell makes a difference. I thought the smaller playground would be a negative but it seems to actually help the teachers see and interact with the children more. My son mentions the outdoor play as one of his favorite times. Very happy we found this place!

Baby MacBean was AMAZING! You won't find a better daycare. They implemented a curriculum--even at…read morethe infant level--that included sensory activities, art, reading, and science. My son was actively engaged every day with painting, dancing, growing plants, cooking lessons, and story time. By 18 months, my son knew four colors, spoke in 3-4 word meaningful sentences, asked questions, had a vocabulary of well over 100 words, could name a dozen animals and their sounds, played pretend, and could identify a word on each page of his favorite books. He cleaned up his toys when asked, apologized when he hurt someone, said please and thank you, and even cleared his own dishes and wiped his spot at the table after dinner. That kind of independence and empathy at such a young age was extraordinary--and entirely due to the care and structure Miss Cassie provided. By age 4, my son was reading, writing his name, cutting complex shapes, counting to 100, and could name all the planets in the solar system along with their characteristics, among many other advanced skills. If you want your child to gain lifelong social-emotional skills and enter kindergarten well above grade level, this is the place. The waitlist can be long, but Miss Claudia does her best to accommodate working parents.

Stay away! At first,…read morewe had very high hopes after meeting Ms Claudia and doing the complete tour of all locations. There were few red flags at the beginning, but being new parents, we kind of brushed them off. Big mistake: 1) Ms Claudia tried to change the diaper of our 1yr old daughter. She tired to have her lay down on a changing pad, which our little one would have none of it. Our girl was hysterically crying and trying to break free from this woman who has "extensive experience". We couldn't believe what we were seeing: Ms Claudia totally ignored our girls hysterical crying, and continued her "left-right" story as if this is normal. It is not normal. My wife made sure to let her know that our little one has never cried like this, not even during her vaccine shots! 2) During one of our visits, we heard barking from one of the rooms, and were told that one of the dogs recently gave birth that there were 6 puppies. I love dogs, but 6 puppies + 2 adult dogs in a fairly tight indoor space is not ideal when toddlers are trying to nap. We made sure to read the Parent Handbook and fill out the forms and pre-pay for the first month tuition, even though we were just starting the 4-week Trial Period. Our child only attended 2 days (in the Trial Period). I informed Ms Claudia that we will not continue further, and only ask that we are refunded for the pre-paid monthly tuition ($1,995). In her Parent Handbook (pg 14) it clearly states the following: "At any time during the four (4) week trial period, if the provider or family feels that this is not a suitable arrangement for the child, the contract can be terminated by either party without penalty, notice, or specific reason. The security deposit will be refunded in full and the family will only be responsible to pay for the days attended." Totally reasonable. We had no problem paying for the 2 (gentle days) she attended along with the non-refundable registration fee. But there is a catch! When I brought up the tuition refund, I was informed that the "tuition" is non-refundable. A tuition paid for a month in advance, where my child never attended a single day. You've gotta be kidding me! I will seek legal advice since this is clearly breach of the contract we signed with conflicting details.

We love Sunshine house! Really what makes this place so special is the teachers. It is clear that…read moreeach and every teacher there loves what they do. We felt that way from the infant room through the toddler room, all the regular teachers and even the "floaters". I feel so grateful for the love and safety they've provided to all three of my children-- I've never had to worry that my children were well cared for while I was at work. They are also very thoughtful with teaching the kiddos new topics each week, and they do tons of art. The facility is also very new-- new paint, new carpets, new play structures. I highly recommend Sunshine house.

My son (3) started at sunshine house earlier this year and has thrived. He comes home talking about…read moreall the fun things they do in "discovery lab" and singing the songs he's learned in class. It was a bit of a rough transition because sunshine house was the new owner and so there was some turnover but it seems to have leveled out. The teachers are so kind and truly care about the children. When I come to pickup my son I hear the teachers laughing with the kids in the outdoor space. The kids who come here are also so kind. My son reported that "there is a new friend" at school and that everyone was excited to welcome him to circle time. The kids all give my son a hug when he leaves which so so sweet to watch. I will say they have a strict nutrition plan. I put Oreos in my son's lunch one day as a treat and they sent them home because "those are after school snacks." That seems extreme to me, if you require I pack my kid's lunch (a new policy for the school) don't complain about what I send. You can't bring cupcakes to school to celebrate birthdays (even the mini ones). This all seems extreme to me. Overall, sunshine house has been great for our family. Thank you sunshine house, for all you do!

Miss Fary hosted amazing birthday for our little guy today! It was a memorable time with family,…read moreperfect for a party of 10 children. Plenty of activities to do, not one child asked for a phone nor screen--everyone was engaged (even the adults had Lego kits to play with!) And I just briefly mentioned our birthday theme of "green monster" and I was floored at how Miss Fary and team ran with it and centered their activities around it! Miss Sophia even drew monsters by hand for the kids to paint. Every artistic detail of today's event was very thoughtful and our Brickspace team was so attentive to each kids' needs. We even got ideas on how to organize our toys at home seeing how everything is neatly displayed in this venue. Would recommend to all!

I went here for my nephew's party and it's a wonderful place. It's clean, safe, organized and even…read moreadults can get their build on. Ms. Fary and her staff are eager to help and highly encouraging to their guests. They highlight builds from each child, gathering everybody's attention and praising the child. While the kids were getting their play on, the adults were huddled around our own table, sure enough, building and chit chatting. I highly recommend this friendly place. Thank you for your kindness, Ms. Fary and Team Brickspace!

My son went here from 2 years old until he entered TK. This was the best experience that he could…read morehave had. He is very prepared for TK and knows his ABCs and how to count to 30 (he's 4 years old). The teachers always listened to him and to me. They were able to assist when he was diagnosed with autism. The schedules that they offer work extremely well for a FT working parent. The school is located in a safe area and I never had any concerns. The majority of the teachers have been there for over a decade (some twice as long!) And during the graduation multi-generation families spoke about the school; that just shows you how well known and loved this school is by the community.

My daughter has been going to New Horizons for 2 years now and we absolutely love it! I'm actually…read morereally sad that she's about to graduate because of the fun, safe and caring environment that Ms. Marilyn and the teachers have provided. We are eternally grateful to them for teaching and caring for our daughter! She has grown exponentially in these past two years. She can write her full name, count to 10 and beyond in at least 3 languages and she's even starting to read! They have given her the best head start for kindergarten and we couldn't be happier.