Villa Montessori has been an incredible experience for our kid. The teachers have been patient and…read morethoughtful in helping him build structure and routine, and we've watched him grow so much since starting here. The classrooms are always clean and well-organized, and the parent volunteer program is something we especially appreciate, it gives us a real window into the classroom and keeps us closely connected with the teachers. A special shout-out to Mrs. Lin, who is truly exceptional at what she does. She's warm and kind with the children while also being firm in the best way, gently guiding them through the Montessori approach. You can tell she genuinely loves the kids and the work. If you have a 2-5 year old, this is such an enriching environment. We feel lucky to have found Villa Montessori and would recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing, thoughtful preschool. Five stars!

Villa Montessori is the best thing that has happened to our family. This is my 4 year old's second…read moreyear at Villa and he started as an extremely shy and sweet kid with no previous day care or school experience. In the past year, he has blossomed into an independent and assertive child, and he has learned a lot both academically and socially. Villa has an amazing ratio of 1-8 (3 teachers per classroom of 24 kids) that sometimes falls to 1-6 or 1-7. They are a true Montessori school, and the child stays with the same teachers for all the years. My son's two main teachers, Mrs. Fan and Mrs. De Silva, have been with the school for over a decade. My son has received a lot of individualized attention and loves his teachers. I think he would like to live with Mrs. Fan if given the chance. :) The teachers at Villa are extremely good at what they do and very passionate about Montessori education. When I went in for "observation day," each child was doing a different "job," so the teachers were managing 24 different activities, but everything was still very orderly. Even the tiny 2.5 year olds knew the rules and everyone knew to clean up. We really appreciate how diligent our son has become with washing hands, tidying up spaces, and wiping surfaces! Director Lin's leadership is also really exceptional. She is extremely organized, responsible, and sets clear expectations for the kids and parents. I love that the handbook, documents, twice-a-year report cards, and paperwork are all in good order. She is also very hands-on and I have seen her consoling a crying child in her lap, spoon feeding another child during lunch, and taking the time to talk with the kids individually. I am so impressed that she takes the time to get to know every one of the forty-some kids at Villa. She works many many hours at Villa and commutes from an hour away. Villa is not just a job for her - this is her life's purpose. Everyone at the school is very responsive and excellent with communication. Karen (who manages most of the administrative tasks) and Director Lin will usually respond to messages on Brightwheel within a few hours. We really appreciate how they take parent concerns very seriously. The flexibility of programs at Villa is also great - they have AM program (9-12 pm), PM program (1-4 pm), PM plus extended care (1-5 pm), full day (9-4 pm), or full day plus extended care (9-5 pm). I feel very lucky to be able to enroll my child in a half day program so that he gets a few hours of school every day, and we still get enough hours to go on an adventure together outside of school. One really brilliant and unique thing about Villa is that their after-school program (school ends at 4, there is another hour of after school until 5 pm) teaches the children Mandarin Chinese! I enrolled my son in the after school hour just for the Chinese class - Mrs. Fan and Mrs. Liu are both excellent Chinese teachers from Taiwan. I sat in on one class to see what it would be like, and was astounded that all of the kids had excellent pronunciation. Chinese tones are very difficult so it was really surprising to see a room full of non-Chinese kids speaking perfect Chinese! Lastly, the other Villa families also makes this place special. Villa is a non-profit with a governing board that is made up of parents. We really appreciate the parents that have taken on this responsibility. We have also made many friends at Villa, and really appreciate the sense of community. We truly couldn't have asked for a better preschool experience and will definitely miss this school when our son graduates!

Came here a few times and it seems like a pretty good school. They actually share the buildings…read morewith a German school. The teachers all seem very caring and attentive and the children definitely are receiving an excellent bilingual education while mastering an instrument.

YCIS is an excellent Mandarin-English bilingual school. Both of my children have been going there…read moresince preschool and now they are in elementary school. The school features project-based and adaptive learning in two languages, and the teacher to student ratio is excellent. They are also very focused on community building and host many cultural events.

My child goes to kindergarten here. Overall, he's having a great experience, mostly because of the…read moreclassmates mix in his class. Teacher is really organized and we get proper and timely updates from her. I volunteer in the class sometimes and feel comfortable with the classroom environment the teacher provides. During morning drop offs, the principal and a number of school staff are in the front of school greeting everyone, providing an opportunity for us to talk to the principal if we need to.

My son goes to Collins and he told me to write a 4 star review on Yelp for them. I would agree with…read morethe 4 star rating based on our experience.

Good learning experience And my kids learn multiplication…read moreat 3 grade Gets Crome books at fifth grade

This school is on a downward trend and FAST. The admin put in place a No Homework policy that has…read morebeen an unmitigated DISASTER, but now that the teachers are used to not having to grade homework, they are in absolutely no hurry to get back to a sensible policy. The teachers (with a few notable exceptions) are not very communicative with parents and really don't seem to care about the students at all. The cost of private school in the area may be high, but if this is your only other option, it is worth it to avoid this school.

What a wonderful school! My son finished Kindergarten here, and is now in 1st Grade. He loves…read moreschool and always impresses me with what he's learned. We've been particularly happy with the emphasis on deeper conceptual understanding of material, so it's not just rote memorization and regurgitation. Word problems were a significant part of Kindergarten math, and I'm positive I wasn't doing word problems that early when I was a kid. The teachers and administration are very receptive to feedback and concerns that inevitably crop up during the school year. We've been happy with the way they've handled issues, and clearly customer service is an important part of their philosophy. Tuition is on the higher range of private schools, but in this case you truly do get what you pay for.

Our daughter has gone to Harker since their inaugural preschool class started . She loves it and so…read moredo we . Teachers are great and after school programs are plentiful . Even though it takes an hour to get to school we think it's worth it.

We are new to this school this year, I really like it and have found them to be very organized and…read morecommunication is good. They seem to handling virtual learning better than I have seen other schools handle it.

This school was goated back when I was here everything was humane. If the buddy benches get removed…read morethat would be a good thing. Btw keep up the good work

My child has been here for 1.5 year. There's a strong sense of community - this is my favorite…read morepart. Qualified and caring staff members. The communication was not great until you actually get a spot - probably the wait-list / interested inquiries are too much for their capacity. But once you get in, it's really great. They are very well integrated with the school too.

The Cumberland after-school and summer programs are top-notch. I completely trust Cindy Lipp and…read moreher staff with my kids All the kids know and respect the rules and take them seriously. The kids have good manners and the older kids are always seen helping the younger ones. They create a super positive environment. There is a good mix of quiet time, indoor time, and outdoor time where the kids can read, craft, do homework, play board games, or get out their energy during an outside activity. Their summer program is just as great as their after-school program. They go on at least three field trips a week to locations such as local parks, Great America, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sea Cliff Beach, Tech Museum, SF Giants game, and Six Flags to name a few. The highlight of the summer is a two or three night campout at Saratoga Springs. I look forward to the summer program as much as my kids do. Since my kids have been attending, I have taken one day off work each week of summer to tag along on one of their exciting field trips. In doing this, I have seen first-hand how the staff interacts with the kids and the quality of care that is given to them. Safety is always a top priority. Counts are taken throughout the day to make sure teacher/child ratios are always correct. Cumberland CDC gives me the peace of mind that my kids are in a fun, loving, caring, and safe environment after school and during the summer.

I was referred to Shining Star Montessori Daycare and Preschool by a friend whose daughter was…read moreenrolled there almost 12 years ago. He was so impressed with the care his daughter received that he remembered it even after all these years and referred me. That alone speaks volumes about the genuine and loving environment Ms. Kanwal and her team provide. I enrolled my four-year-old daughter, and she immediately loved her teacher. My daughter had experienced trauma and fear at her previous school, but her experience at Shining Star Montessori Daycare and Preschool has been completely different. She now loves going to school, and I can't express how grateful I am for Ms. Kanwal's care. If you're looking for an exceptional daycare in the Sunnyvale area, I highly recommend placing Shining Star Montessori Daycare and Preschool at the top of your list. Your child deserves someone who not only takes care of them but truly loves them, and I've never seen anyone care so relentlessly and lovingly, like family, rather than just providing a service. I am forever grateful to Shining Star Montessori Daycare and Preschool and to Ms. Kanwal for their incredible care.

We sent our son to Shining Star from 8 months old to 20 months old when we moved to another state…read more One of the saddest parts of moving was taking our son away from his loving daycare family. Ms. Lu, Kanwal and her family love all the children and take good care of them. Our son developed a bond with the caregivers and was happy to see them every morning. They prepare homemade healthy food which is included in the tuition (this is so rare!) and the kids get a lot of outside time. One of the best parts of home daycare settings like this one is the children benefit from spending time with babies all the way to preschool age! Also, it is very clean. Our son never got COVID or anything more than a cold while he was taken care of there, at the height of COVID infections. I wholeheartedly recommend Shining Star to all local families.