In 2022, my son was going to a traditional play-based preschool that wasn't quite the right fit for…read morehim. He is an intelligent, loving child who marches to the beat of his own drum. When his current preschool told us at the end of the school year that he wasn't ready to move up to the next room because there would be a lot of seated table work they felt he wasn't ready for, I put a ton of research into alternative teaching methods. Montessori sounded like the best fit because it encourages exploring a child's curiosity, empowers them to make choices for themselves, and builds their confidence to learn by doing. Many preschools tout themselves as Montessori-based or Montessori-inspired, but Glen Oaks Montessori was listed on the American Montessori Society website as a locally accredited Montessori program. I reached out to them in July of that year for enrollment in September, and we were so lucky that they had space for our son. From the moment I spoke with one of the co-directors, Ms. Phia, I had a good feeling. When we toured the school, I felt this was precisely the environment our son needed. And after he did a trial run one afternoon, we were sold. Two years later, we could not be more proud of our son's growth and progress, and we have SO much to thank Glen Oaks and its staff and teachers for. Their communication is top-notch. Their administration and educators are some of the most patient, kind, and loving people in childcare that I've interacted with. There are monthly newsletters that keep you informed of all the new curricula they offer and events with the school, parent-teacher conferences twice a year, and opportunities for parents to participate in the children's learning. Through what they've shared with us, we learned so much about how our son behaves and learns outside of our home. The staff has always gone above and beyond to meet our concerns and needs. Last year, we were worried about him not knowing the alphabet very well because he gravitated towards numbers, but through encouragement from Glen Oaks teachers and his own hard work, he's finishing the year already knowing how to read. This year, when we were making the decision on which school to start our son in Kindergarten, Ms. Megan spent the time to sit down with us and go into each option in depth. Her insight helped us feel confident that the next school we chose was an environment in which our son would do well. Tomorrow, our son will graduate from Glen Oaks. It will be a bittersweet occasion, for as excited we are for him to grow and move on to Kindergarten, we will also be saying goodbye to a school that embraced him exactly as he was and provided him with a loving, supportive environment that allowed him to flourish. If you are considering Glen Oaks, I cannot say enough about what a great decision it will be. Every penny of your tuition will be worth it, as your child(ren) will be in the best hands, in the best environment. We love Glen Oaks Montessori!

i came with some friends to play baseball on the field, and for a saturday, the day was chill and…read moreclear for a nice sports day

We feel so lucky to have found FSM Montessori. Both of our children attended FSM for preschool and…read morehave absolutely thrived. They not only learned so much academically but also grew socially, emotionally, and independently thanks to the nurturing and thoughtful environment. Mrs. Rehmane and Ms. Carla are exceptional educators. Their kindness, patience, and genuine love for the children shine through every day. They really see and respect each child as an individual, and it shows in the confidence and joy our kids brought home from school. The school itself is always clean, safe, and calm, and it's clear that FSM follows a true Montessori approach--encouraging independence, curiosity, and hands-on learning. The quality of education is simply outstanding, and we couldn't have asked for a better foundation for our children. FSM Montessori has been such a gift to our family. We're so grateful for the experience and can't recommend it highly enough to other families in the area.

Mrs. Rehmane and her team are outstanding educators and communicators. Both kids and parents adore…read morethem. FSM's location is Mrs. Rehmane's home in the Burlingame Hills and is very organized. She uses the best Montessori educational materials in her school, which teaches up to 12 students between the ages of 3-6. Her calm, warm demeanor makes everyone feel at ease, including our youngest daughter who has been attending FSM for the last 2 years. Mrs. Rehmane has been an educator for many years and has built a great team around her, including Ms. Carla and Ms. Sandy, who comes twice a week for 1 hour of Spanish and/or music class. We recently completed an in-school observation while all the children were there, and it was really adorable (and amazing) how quiet and concentrated they all were with the various "jobs" that Montessori students take on during the day. We have the option to move our child to the local public school for TK, but we will keep her at FSM for another year as we believe Mrs. Rehmane will help accelerate her learning across reading, writing, and math, as well as geography, science, etc. Also, FSM offers extended hours care, which has been very helpful to us and other parents. 5 stars isn't enough here -- we'd give her 10! :)

My son attended One Love Montessori for almost 3 years. It was such an amazing experience. Everyday…read morehe came home with something new he learned. He learned a lot about about independent and that really gave him a lot of confidence in himself. Ms. Rita was great and very hands on. He looked forward everyday for school with One Love.

One Love Montessori was wonderful for my daughter who attended from age 2.5-5. We loved the…read moreMontessori style of individualized learning, and our daughter thrived. One of the teachers especially worked with my daughter to boost reading, writing, and math proficiency. My daughter graduates OLM able to read BOB books, write short/simple sentences, count past 100, do easy addition and subtraction, understands TK/K science concepts, etc. All this while making learning fun and motivating. She has learned independence, how to build strong friendships, communication skills, motor skills, and more. OLM was definitely the right choice for us!

Our son was a student at A Place to Learn for a couple of years. Alicia and Miguel are awesome…read more They open their home up to kids so they can feel loved and be able to express themselves. Our son was a pandemic baby and was shy and reserved outside of our nuclear family, so we finally bit the bullet and started daycare here and it worked wonders. They are very nurturing and make your children feel like one of the family. They taught our child how to express himself and he learned all kinds of songs and lessons. They also helped some of the children potty train, along with reinforcement at home, so the transition goes smoothly. They feed your child breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. The meals are healthy and delicious. But be warned, our child started requesting "Miguel's lentils" at home and we didn't have the recipe! Their home is air conditioned to keep your child cool in the summer and heater to keep them warm in the winter. I would highly recommend this place for your daycare needs.

Alicia and Miguel are amazing! My daughter attended their in-home daycare between the age of 1-3…read moreand it was one of the best decisions we've made for her. They are incredibly caring and patient with the kids and teach the kids to be independent, gentle and kind. Alicia is incredibly thoughtful and creative and prepares the cutest activities and art projects that decorate our living room walls. There's a nice outdoor space in their backyard for the kids to play on the play set, bike, run around or just play in nature, which they do twice a day (weather permitting). We've been thrilled with them and wanted to take the time to share our amazing experience with them. If you search any of the local parent groups you'll see a slew of rave reviews from past families. Thank you Alicia and Miguel!

Update on my prior review: We love this daycare and HIGHLY…read morerecommend. Our daughter has been here from age 4 months (one of the youngest babies) to now almost 4 years old. We are only leaving because we want to start preschool. The whole time, even through the challenging time of COVID, this daycare has been excellent. The teachers are thoughtful, loving, and great teachers. They really got her on a easy schedule of naps throughout her life - first two naps and now down to 1 nap or just 'resting'. They cook lunch for her each day! One thing we really appreciated as two working adults - the daycare never had to close unexpectedly because there are multiple teachers. I want to emphasize that this was true even during COVID. Our daughter has developed into a polite, curious girl, interested in nature and books, mostly potty trained (still the occasional accident), and most amazingly of all - can speak Chinese. We really could not have asked for more. I think this daycare is above and beyond and we will certainly send our next child there.

We love this daycare. We sent my son here and we only had to switch due to us moving out of the…read morearea. Mai and Wu Laoshi / teachers are great. They are very warm but also good at teaching and my son has grown up and learned so much with them. He went from zero mandarin to being pretty fluent. He's also become more responsible from learning from the teachers and the Montessori environment. It's mixed ages and he's an older kid in the class so I wish he has more older kids to play with, but I also appreciate that this helped him be a good big brother to his little sister and how to be a leader. I also appreciate that the teachers are much more modern and have a broader perspective. My old school Chinese teachers I had growing up were either too strict or had much the do or because I said so approach versus explaining things so kids can actually learn. I really appreciate that MBL are all about teaching the kids with logic and openness. With the parents, the teachers were always very responsive over text and very helpful in the parent teacher conferences. Also as a busy working parent, I really appreciate that they provide lunch as part of the tuition fee, so all we had to pack was a water bottle. Any cons? It's a home based daycare so it's not a fancy big school facility. (I think reading books about going to school initially got my kid all hyped about a fancy big playground and school campus). But they keep it very clean and for the time was there my son never got Covid from the school, there was never a Covid closure, and he rarely got sick (maybe 2x over 2 years). I think this was s both because they do a good job cleaning and because of the small class size and high teacher to student ratio.

I highly recommend Ms Lucille and Crestmoor Montessori Care. We feel so fortunate to have had the…read moreopportunity to send both our kids to this school. Ms Lucille does an extraordinary job and is well known for her high standard of teaching. Assistant teachers are excellent, provide a professional, safe environment and loving care to the students. Their training is top notch and another important thing is you feel comfortable leaving your kids here. Thank you so much and more power to Crestmoor Montessori Care!

If you're looking for a great Montessori program around the San Bruno Area I would highly recommend…read moreCMC. The teachers truly care for the students and it shows in their dedication across the board. Ms. Lucille, founder and owner of the school, provides a nurturing, safe learning environment focused on academics, creativity and fun. Our son attended Crestmoor Montessori Care from 1.5 to 4 years of age. During this time, we have seen our son grow to be a very curious, sweet boy who loves learning, is extremely social and loves music and we have Mc. Lucille and his teachers at CMC to thank for this. In addition, we have seen students from all backgrounds in short periods of time learn how to read and write and do basic math. CMC provides its students with the building blocks to pass academic assessments tests at great private kindergarten and elementary programs around the bay area and thrive academically and socially. Thank you to Ms. Lucille, Mr. Luigi and Ms. Tess!

The best pre-school in all of Burlingame. Both of my children went here and loved it. Taking the…read morestep to leave your little ones was close to impossible for me, but taking them here, they were welcomed as members of the Morning Glory community. Wonderful director & teachers. I can't say enough good things about Morning Glory Montessori Pre-School!

My second child is currently enrolled at this preschool. Both she and her older sister love it. All…read moreof the developmental/academic/structural benefits of classic Montessori but without the clinical, sterile feel that so many other Montessori schools in the area seem to have. (I don't think Dr. Maria Montessori intended for her educational philosophy to be implemented in a dispassionate manner.) The location is gorgeous, which I believe has a positive, peaceful effect on the children. The founding family still operates the school, and they have a terrific, warm, friendly approach with children.

My daughter has spent 3 years at Genius Learning since she was 2 years old. We even kept her here…read morefor 1 more year instead of entering TK because we have been extremely happy with the care and education my daughter has received. She is happy to go to preschool everyday and comes home telling us all about her friends and teachers. The teachers are very warm and nurturing. I don't worry about her when she is in school. I am impressed with my daughter's growth of knowledge. She is now fluent in Mandarin even though we do not speak Mandarin at home. She recites many songs and poems. She also knows some basic math. She does well socially with other kids. They encouraged and helped with potty training even before I was ready to start. I feel she is well prepared to enter kindergarten in the fall because of her experience at Genius Learning. The school celebrates holidays with class events which my daughter will miss! The hours are great for working parents. There are not that many days the school is closed. It includes snacks and hot lunch which is one less thing for me to think about. The director Heidi is very responsive to concerns and is easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend this school to my family members and friends.

My daughter has attended Genius Learning since February 2024, and from the very beginning, Heidi…read morehas been incredibly responsive to our family's needs and concerns. I truly appreciate the structure and care this preschool provides, starting with a thoughtful tour and orientation for parents. One of the things I value most is their gentle transition process. When my daughter first started, she attended half-days to help ease her in before progressing to full days. This made a world of difference in helping her feel comfortable and secure. I also admire their teaching approach, especially their emphasis on emotional development and expression. My daughter has come home singing in Mandarin and even used the word "Meiyou!" during potty training to say "none"--a moment that made us smile since we primarily speak English at home. It's clear she has learned so much in just a short time. It is with sadness that we'll be transitioning to another preschool after being on a 3.5-year waitlist. This move will support her long-term path, giving her priority in the afterschool program at her future elementary school--a decision that was not easy to make. I cannot recommend Genius Learning enough. The entire staff has been wonderful, caring, and attentive to my daughter. We are so grateful for the foundation they've helped build during this precious time.

My son has been attending Burlingame Montessori for the past two years. The teachers are caring and…read moreamazing. They foster independence and compassion in their students. My son is very happy here.

When I first thought of preschool there was no way I was not going to be involved some way with my…read moreson's education. I chose a Burlingame Co-op based on a recommendation and after several bad experiences with the students and teachers there(bullying), I was left searching for a school that had more. I was so overwhelmed by the number of schools in my immediate area and honestly, even the yelps didnt help too much. Picking a preschool is a gut feeling kind of thing. After literally 8 school tours, 46 phone calls, and 100's of recommendations, I choose Burlingame Montessori for my son, and I'd like to share that it was one of the best things I have done for my son so far. I am amazed by the progress my son has made in this environment. He is so well spoken people mistake him for older. He is adding and subtracting as well as learning how to read and he is only 4! My mother was hesitant at first with the amount of time to play and the lack of toys but to be honest, I feel it has given him an appreciation for work and play and the things he has. My son is super happy and has come out of his shell; he LOVES his teachers(Julie, SIta and Anna) and cant wait to see them daily. And I know they love him too, which as a mother makes you feel assured. It's obvious to me that my son is learning because he comes home and teaches me what he went over that day. This place has filled my son and my family with warm memories and lots of love.I am super blessed to have found Burlingame Montessori and will continue to rave about until the end of time.

Our son went to CMS from 3-4.5 years of age. We were impressed from the beginning, even when we…read moretoured the school. The teachers are so caring and compassionate. They really take the time to know the individual child. Our son learned so much while there. He knows how to write the alphabet, spell & read a few simple words. He learned some Spanish & Tagalog too. He also made some great friendships along the way! Communication was always great, from emails, the ClassDojo app & at drop -off/pick-up time. We will miss CMS but plan on sending our younger child there when it's time.

Our son attends CMS since he was 2.5 and loves to go to school each day. He was supported through…read morepotty training, knows and writes the alphabet, and is exposed to various languages each day. The teachers are attentive, caring, and compassionate. There's a learning theme each week, plenty of outdoor activities, and a concerted effort to learn through play which was very important for us. He'll be sad to leave once he goes to TK; but, good thing his sister will go in a year-ish.