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.

We are so thankful to have found Noah's ark. My son love his teachers and classmates. We feel safe,…read morehe is thriving and building community, he is learning and growing. Such wonderful teachers! Thank you Noah's Ark

If I could give ten stars, I would. We are so greatful to all staff members at Benicia KinderCare…read more Mrs. Erica (site director) has assembled an AMAZING group of loving, caring, and nurturing teachers and staff while providing a safe & stimulating environment for our little one and all kids. The site is so colorful, often the walls are covered with the childrens art work and you're always greeted warm welcomes and smiles. As first time parents and not having any family close by we were nervous about putting our son in daycare at 3 months old. We toured other daycares in area but none came close to what Benicia KinderCare had to offer. Mrs. Erica and the infant room teachers made the transition easy. They would send daily updates and pictures through their app, easing my nerves about putting him in daycare at such an early age. But thank God we did, because when my son turned 8 months I was diagnose with stage 2 appendiceal & colorectal cancer. During my recovery the teacher helped provide some extra love & care to our son, and those daily updates and pictures became my lifeline to him while I went through my surgeries, long stays in the hospital & treatment. My son is now 2 years old and is in the Preschool class. Weekly we are surprised by something that he has learned, how he is developing motor skills and language or how social he has become by making so many friends. Our son is constantly happy and excited to go to daycare every morning, which speaks volume to how the staff treat him and all the children. Would highly recommend Benicia KinderCare to any family in need of daycare services.

We just took our son out of this place due to ongoing issues with high staff turnover and…read moreinconsistent communication from the director, or should I say directors, as they have had four different directors in the last year. We've had our son there for the last three years, but in the last year, it's gone downhill. Every week for the last three months, we've kept seeing fewer and fewer students, and we're trying to hold out for when he starts at a new school. However, it has become a breaking point and a safety concern for our son. My recommendation is not to put your kid here, as they don't have their operations in order to handle kids at this time. It's too bad, as it was once a good place. To add, teachers are unhappy and getting their hours cut, and continue to complain that there is just not enough staff to support kids.

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.

Sunshine House was my daughters introduction to school, she did her preschool year here and we very…read moremuch enjoyed our time here. Safety is a big priority around the school, teachers are in consistent communication about the children. Staff if very friendly, communicative and responds to children's needs as best as they can. One of my favorite things about this school is my daughter learned about many different topics since every week they have new themed curriculum. I would definitely recommend this school!

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.

I'm incredibly grateful for the experience my son has had at Brickspace. I've seen such a positive…read morechange in him, especially in the way he interacts with other children. He has become more open, social, and active, and I've noticed a big improvement in his manners and his ability to understand and follow boundaries. Every single staff member has been amazing. They are thoughtful, patient, and genuinely caring, and they always made sure he felt comfortable and included in whatever they were doing. You can tell that they truly care about the children and want them to have a positive experience. Ms. Fary deserves a special mention because she has been absolutely wonderful. She was incredibly accommodating to both my son and me through a difficult period, and her understanding and kindness meant a lot to us. I've been so happy watching my son grow through this program. Brickspace has been more than just LEGO and STEM activities--it has given him an opportunity to build confidence, learn how to interact with others, and have fun in a supportive environment. I'm very thankful to the entire Brickspace team for everything they've done. We've had such a wonderful experience and would absolutely recommend Brickspace to other families!

My daughter turned 6 at Brickspace Spring '26. I was also 3 days post partum (yes,3) but I wanted…read moreto celebrate her last solo party. I wanted a low stim, easy and intimate party. We chose this spot and we couldn't be more satisfied and grateful. Fary (owner) made sure she made me feel at ease while planning and the day of the party! She took care of activities for her "Lego friends birthday" she had a schedule that was fun and educational for the kids. I brought some food n drinks. The 2-3hr party ended well with the goodie bags we prepared! Will def be back for our son's birthday another time. Thank you for such a sweet time, 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.