Can't say enough good things about this school. My older daughter absolutely thrived here. She went…read more4 years ago and we are still best friends with most of our class. It's not just a preschool it's a community. As a parent getting to be involved I got to know the children and get to know them and watch them grow. My youngest is starting here in August and we can't wait!

What an awesome preschool experience and community! We wanted a school experience for our child…read morewhere we as parents could volunteer and be involved. I love the community aspect in and outside of the school, getting to know the parents and kids really well. The teachers are so caring and knowledgeable, and there are so many wonderful activities and events planned throughout the year. I definitely recommend if you have the time to give!

I love this Montessori school. My sister went here in the 80s, she's 43. Her kids attended here for…read morepreschool, kindergarten and grade 1 in the 2010s. and I was excited when I was able to enroll my son for preschool this year. I have picked up my nephews and niece from this school frequently. This institution has consistently had AMAZING teachers.  My sisters' kids had the same teacher, Ms. Michelle and even though my son has different teachers (Ms. Farishta and Ms. Denise), the quality of care and education he received is consistent with the same outcome of her kids. So even though teachers have changed throughout the years, the standards in which these teachers are Montessori trained are high. From day 1, I dropped him off confidently knowing he was in wonderful caring hands. And now that it is towards the end of the year, I reflect back and remain in AWE of the advancement he has made in terms of education and social skills.

The best school in hayward ca they provided my kids skills and knowlegde that my kids use on…read moreeveryday life .MS sundari Ganesan is the greatest director she is super awesome and every parent & every kid loves her she always happy and her welcoming heart . Tbh I will miss her because my kids are on last weeks of summer program .. honestly I can't forget the teachers has well ms Denise ms Hannah's ms Farishta they all great and if your looking to pick a school this is #1 highly recommend and satisfied

So we haven't officially started yet, but I am beyond impressed with Woodroe Woods already!! I…read morenever write reviews but I was compelled to write this because of the exceptional service I've already received. I visited 5 other preschools before landing here. I was looking for a place with experienced, loving teachers and I felt comfortable the moment I walked in. Unlike other places I visited, the teachers here are 100% engaged with the kids (playing on the floor, sitting in the tiny chairs doing a craft, talking to kids on the playground, etc). I was also looking for a place that allowed a lot of physical activity as I feel that is super important for the developing brain. This place has a huge yard where the kids can run around, ride bikes, play in the sand, etc. On top of that, the office staff and director genuinely love children and understand all the fears of a parent sending their kid to preschool for the first time. When I took a tour, I was amazed at how the students ran up to hug the director and she knew them each by name!! The staff are super accessible and have let met visit 3 times with my daughter so she is familiar with her teacher and the environment. Even though I know she will probably still cry the first few days, I can tell she's going to thrive here!! Besides the atmosphere, experience, and quality of care these people provide, I am also impressed with the different schedules they offer! When I was searching online, a lot of places had set days for 2 or 3 year olds and would often make you pay the full 5 days even if you only wanted 3! This place is ideal if you have a part-time or per diem job because they offer a variety of different schedules for part or full days. This place has been a God-send already. Looking forward to hearing about my daughter's fun adventures here! UPDATE - 10 stars!!! Yes, this place has proven to be exceptional. My daughter did cry at first but now loves it. I've seen her totally come out of her shy shell and she's learned to make friends and become more adventurous. I'm amazed by the crafts she comes home with and even though this is not "academic" based she is learning plenty of life skills which I think are more important at this age. She knows the seasons, days of the week, spelling, simple math, patterns, etc all through play, crafts, reading, and fun activities! The teachers continually prove to be flexible, caring, and enthusiastic. A few perks I didn't think of before is that it's on a large campus so on rainy days they have access to a big multi-purpose room so they can still run around! They also only use their own subs (which are mostly retired teachers from Woodroe Woods or veteran parents) so even the subs are familiar to the kids! The staff here are tight-knit and supportive... they never appear burnt out or apathetic like I've seen at other places. This is a slam dunk!!

Amazing large classrooms with light filled rooms. Large play yard with swing, slide but not much…read moreshade. All but one teacher we had were decent and kids stations are fun, creative and play based which we appreciated. However, little to no communication channel between teachers and parents, sub standard old school discipline used when kids misbehave, very outdated shame based (office visits, labeling them as "if you do one more bad thing", separating kids), defensive attitude when problems arise from head of school, and teachers. In particular try to stay away from Teacher Masami's class as she is well known to be very strict and just mean.

The 5 stars are for the Happiness Hill Preschool (HHP) teachers and the love they have for the job…read moreand the love they pour into the kids! My child has been to a few different daycare programs, including one that's literally 2x the price (Bright Horizons). However, HHP is the only place where my partner and I felt all the teachers (that we've met thus far) have a genuine passion for the kids. At a previous daycare, my child only talked about one teacher who seemed to really care, who unsurprisingly was the only teacher we felt actually enjoyed her job as a preschool teacher. However, at HHP, my child raves about all the teachers. There is a glaring weakness at HHP though, and that's the administration team. Unfortunately, other Yelp feedback about the slow and sometimes lack of responses (via phone or email) are true in my experience. Phone calls or emails go unanswered for days or weeks at a time, if at all. Fortunately, interaction with the admin office are mostly unnecessary after the child is actually enrolled. I'm hoping this area will be improved! If there are any "emergencies" or issues with my child at school, the teachers are very good about either calling or emailing us. And teachers are timely in their responses to our proactive emails to them as well. All in all, HHP has been a very positive place for my child.

I loved Happiness Hill so much that I sent my son 5 years later. He was loved and cared for. I was…read moreso sad when he graduated but he was prepared for kindergarten and loves to learn. This school has been a blessing for our family.

Best place for your kids, everyone is nice respectful and treat your kids like their own.read more

My son has been going here for almost a complete year now and I am forever grateful for this staff…read more My son loves going to school, he is always learning new things from colors to numbers to shapes and I love when he brings home his little art projects. They have been so kind and patient I highly recommend!

My son has been there since he was 2 and recently just moved up to TK. I love all the teachers and…read moredirectors here! We were able to see him grow and loved how the staff treated us like family. He learned so much and I'm so thankful for all them in for helping our son grow! We also have a daughter who would come here for summer and she had a blast! Hours were convenient, the staff were very caring, and a great facility overall. I always appreciate how they have fun themes for the holidays like pumpkin patch, Halloween parade/carnival, Christmas concert, etc. thank you guys for the last 2 1/2 years!

My family absolutely adores this school and the loving teachers who care for and educate my son…read more The director Ms. Neeru is full of joy and keeps everything organized. The communication through the app is wonderful and prompt. The teachers have a perfect balance of warmth and structure. The activities at school celebrate different cultures and provide super fun experiences. My son attended for 2 years and my only regret is that he didn't start earlier!

Recommend this place if you just moved to the area and city.Very clean and organized schoolread more

Palma Ceia has been our school for 2 years now. We've been lucky enough to have great teachers and…read moreI've always felt safe with leaving my kid there. Doors remained locked, no in and outs. Teachers communicate well with parents throughout the day when needed. The school deserves more funding so we can give the kids what they need to thrive. Palma Ceia is a great school for our community.

Hi I give James Madison 5 stars because its an amazing school teachers are great and passionate…read moreabout teaching

I was a little apprehensive to put my child in a San Leandro school because I always heard negative…read morethings about the area. I grew up in Orinda which has some of the highest school rankings in the state, in my head I thought that san Leandro would never compare. I will say that my fears/ doubts got put to rest when my son started attending James Madison. Right away my son felt included and like he was part of the community.. I will say the reason that my mind changed was because of Issac's teacher, ( Mr. Baird) and ( Principal Grotke)! Principal Grotke is the kindest man, he smiles at you and has conversations with you.. he really cares about his students and the families of his students. He would also look out for the school and ask parents if they could volunteer or help in any way. Principal Grotke is a very caring, loving person... he's a very peaceful guy. He radiates peace and good energy... I know his job is tough.. I see some parents who break rules and don't follow school procedures... He has always had an optimistic disposition though... Mr. Baird has also made me appreciate this school. He is really nice, mellow, and patient... my son has learned so much from him.. My son now cares more for the environment and animals... This school is so lucky to have Principal Grotke and Mr. Baird.. it is so important that children have supportive people who can help them foster their dreams and help them aim for the stars. My son is lucky that he has crossed paths with these two wonderful people... and that they have helped him build such solid foundations.