This review is long overdue! We love Mission Valley Montessori!!! I first toured this school back…read more at the beginning of 2019 when our 1st daughter was 2 years old and was in awe of how all the children here are so well mannered and calm. Very different compared to other schools I toured. We were placed on a waiting list, enrolled our daughter at another preschool in the meantime and and nearly 18 months later we got a call saying there was an opening for her. Our daughter is extremely shy and has anxiety. Mr. Justin was the head teacher in her class at the time and was so wonderful in guiding and helping her. We chose to keep her at MVM through kindergarten because our younger daughter was also attending and we didn't want to have 2 separate drop off/pick ups. Fast forward to 2025 and we have ended our journey with MVM. Our girls have really enjoyed their time at this school. They have learned so much more than we could have imagined and have made some great friends. In addition to reading, writing (cursive too!) and math, they have been taught how to work with each other and independently, daily life skills, grace and courtesy. The environment is always calm and organized. The teachers and staff are so sweet and it really feels like you're part of a family. There aren't enough words to express our deepest gratitude for all that the MVM staff and teachers have provided for our family.

My daughter has been attending Mission Valley Montessori since she was a toddler, and now she's in…read morethe primary class. I've seen so much growth and development in her over the years, starting from when they helped her with potty training in the toddler class to the confident, capable child she is today. The staff here are incredible--Mr. Justin, Ms. Monica, Ms. Toni, Ms. May, Ms. Louisa, and her wonderful toddler teachers have all made a lasting impact. My daughter is always so excited to go to school each morning, which says it all. I can't recommend Mission Valley Montessori highly enough--it's truly a special place.

I send my kid here and he absolutely loves it. They have a full agenda with a wide variety of…read moreactivities. His current favorite activities are water color and water activities. They have strict check in check out policies for your kid. The doors are always locked and they buzz you in. The staff all know you. There's always at least 1 person in the front. There is always someone there to answer the phone. They communicate with you in a very timely manner (i.e kid not feeling well, they tripped and hurt themselves etc). They promote healthy eating and provide healthy snacks and lunch. I would highly recommend sending your kid here! Feels very safe and loving. And the parking lot may be sort of small, but parking has never been an issue. Parents drop off their kids pretty quickly.

Amazing institute for early childhood development. My son has been going to this location for…read morealmost 6months now, and I can say that I can see the great benefits he is having in a Montessori environment learning and experiencing concepts hands on. He is happy - and as parents that's honestly all that matters. All the teacher and staff are compassionate and loving. My son seems know every one of them - which indicates they all have taken the effort to know my son and provide some form of care to him on a daily basis. The first things that made me drawn to this facility was the huge play area. Outdoor time is very much needed and a part of the curriculum and we appreciate that a lot. My experience had been great so far and I recommend this place.

So glad we found this hidden gem! My 2-year-old boy hadn't been to any daycare before MSJCC, so I…read morewas a bit worried about the transition at the beginning. But thanks to Teacher Mei, he adjusted surprisingly fast - within just a week! Now, after a month, he's eating by himself more, putting on his own shoes, and even starting to insist on doing everything "myself, myself!" Teacher Mei is amazing - super professional, observant, and really knows how to guide kids in just the right way. You can tell she genuinely cares about each child's growth, not just "watching" them but actually teaching them real life skills. Plus, she's bilingual in English and Mandarin, which is such a bonus. I feel so lucky to have found MSJCC. Highly recommend it to any parents looking for a place where your kid will not only be safe and happy, but also learn independence little by little.

We are truly grateful for the positive impact Mission San Jose Children Center--especially Ms…read more Mei--has had on our family. She is a caring, patient, and professional teacher who truly understands children and knows how to guide them with both love and structure. Ms. Mei pays close attention to each child's needs. Whether it's a learning challenge or an emotional moment, she always takes the initiative to help and communicate with parents. Whenever I've had parenting questions, she patiently offers thoughtful, professional advice. Her support means so much to us. One of the biggest advantages of this center is the bilingual environment. Our child has developed strong skills in both Mandarin and English naturally, which we believe will benefit them greatly in the long run. We've seen some negative reviews, but honestly, some of them seem more like emotional venting than a reflection of the real situation.From our own experience, Ms. Mei and the staff here are truly dedicated and responsible. We highly recommend this center to other families

Both of my children--a 6-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl--spent two wonderful years at MSF. Our…read morejourney began when my son joined Ms. Angeline's class at 3.5 years old, after a disappointing experience at a chain private school. From the moment he started at MSF, we saw a remarkable difference. He was genuinely happy each day and looked forward to his "working time" at school. Ms. Angeline has a deep respect for each child as an individual. She nurtured our son's growth both academically and personally, helping him gain confidence in expressing his needs and tailoring projects to match his interests and developmental needs. The environment she created in the Evergreen B class was warm, engaging, and thoughtfully structured. Because of the incredible experience our son had, we decided to enroll our daughter at MSF as well. She joined Ms. June's class and also had a wonderful time. Coming from a full Chinese-speaking environment, the transition to an English-speaking classroom could have been challenging--but Ms. June, being bilingual, provided the perfect support. Our daughter was very shy at first, but Ms. June thoughtfully paired her with older, bilingual classmates and helped her adjust with care and patience. In less than half a year, school became her favorite place to be. We especially appreciated the school's community spirit and special events, such as International Week and Sharing Night, which brought families together and created lasting memories.

My son attended Montessori School of Fremont for two years before kindergarten, and based on our…read moreexperience, I would not recommend it to other families. My main concern was with his teacher. Over two years, I didn't see meaningful effort to teach or support my son. Instead, the feedback I received was that "your child is not suited for Montessori" -- which felt less like a thoughtful assessment and more like a way to avoid working with him. A Montessori environment is supposed to meet a child where they are; that wasn't our experience. I also found the administrative side of the school to be inflexible in a way that didn't feel parent-friendly. On one occasion in two years, I was ~1 minute late at pickup due to traffic and was charged a late fee. A one-time delay being treated the same as a chronic issue tells you something about the culture. Other parents may have had a different experience, and I'm sure some children thrive here. Ours did not, and I wanted to share an honest account for parents who are weighing this school.

My daughter attended the toddler program as her first outside-care, she took a while to acclimate…read morebut once we explained that she's only been at home until now, the teachers were understanding and explained to us they've seen the transition for kids like her, to take up to 6 weeks. The teachers are ALL so kind and gentle and patient. As we are now moving her to a bilingual school, we highly recommend MCH, also, now they may have a spot in their toddler program now that we are leaving (HA waitlist joke).

My daughter currently attends MCH and I have only good things to say about the school…read more Her language skills and organization skills are improved only because of MCH staff and her friends. Ms.Sharon(head of MCH) keeps the campus clean and orderly. Her feedback helped my child to get to a better state. All the staff are lovely - Ms.Karla who takes care of toddler program is very knowledgeable and caring about the kids. Ms.Mellissa has lot of patience and gives the details of the child day in details. Looking at these staff I always felt my child is in good hands and highly recommend to any one looking for AMI style and clean place for your child to thrive. The only thing that MCH can improve is to have a cushioned play area in the backyard as the mulch and uneven surface always scares me. Besides that, MCH we love it.

I can't say enough good things about Little Tree! The teachers and administrators are all very…read moreloving and patient. My older child started as an extremely quiet, shy student but eventually thrived under their care. Both my kids are well prepared for Kindergarten by what they learned here, and as a big bonus, became fluent in Mandarin. Highly recommended Little Tree!

We can't express how we being little tree family. We always shares the school w friends when they…read moresurprised w our kids being outgoing and outspoken in bilingual. Our older is entering 3rd grade MIP who is fluent in mandarin while younger is in LT Preschool that started mix w mandarin when both started off English mainly. The teachers and staffs are patience and nurturing. You know your kids are happy when they walking into school every morning confidently said morning to teachers, staffs, gold fishes and newly addition Kiki the bird.

Look no further if you're on the search for a Montessori preschool. My husband commutes to Fremont,…read moreso we thought it was perfect for our son to attend here. As for the campus, the layout is great. The gated fence around the school is secure with a keypad before the building's main door. Classrooms are well designed to have areas for practical life learning, math, language, etc. The structure of their day is perfect. Plenty of balance between Montessori work sessions, outside play, rest time and circle times. Meals and snacks are balanced with nutrition in mind (especially for our picky kiddo, who suddenly liked corn after school one day). We love when our son brings home his artwork and worksheets. Field trips take place on campus, which is a relief in terms of transportation and safety. One time, they brought the petting zoo there! When there are holiday events, the parents and family are welcome to see their performance for Thanksgiving and Christmas. During summer, they offer a fun variety of themes each week as well as some special days (like a Mad Science Show or Cooking week). Our 4-year-old has improved so much. He can be high energy, but the teachers have a lot of patience and understanding. The biggest factor for us was the Mandarin-immersive program. We immediately signed up for the waitlist. It was well worth it. They incorporate 2 circle times-- one in English and another in Mandarin. They learn songs, numbers, basically all of the basics and our son loves saying everything he's learned when he's back home. For their Chinese New Year celebration, they have an amazing dragon dance and have the children sing in Mandarin. The staff goes above and beyond when it comes to the children's education, safety, wellbeing and happiness at this school. Ms July, the school director, was warm and welcoming, remembering every child's name who ran up to us during our tour. Ms Lori, Ms Lydia and Ms Mia have been guiding our son with incredible care and attention. Our son couldn't pick a favorite, so he named each one. We can't thank everyone enough for their hard work and dedication.

Our son had his last day at Empire Montessori in Fremont in August and needless to say, it was a…read morevery bittersweet day! While we are excited (and nervous) for him to move onto kindergarten this Fall, we are sad to leave EMP because they have been so amazing. Entrusting your kid to a school is scary but EMP made the process of transitioning him to a preschool super easy peasy and they were always so supportive, kind and trusting. We enrolled him when he was 3 years old and we kept him until he was 5, even though he could have attended TK when he was 4, but the level of support and care they provided him made it an easy decision to keep him at the preschool longer. The level of growth and maturity in the 2 years he was at EMP was astounding. He was once a timid, shy kid who would just stand there during performances but towards the end,he was belting out songs and doing the little dances. Thank you to the amazing teachers and staff - Ms. July, Ms. Lori, Ms. Lydia, and Ms Mia for teaching him and looking after him, and providing yummy meals and snacks. It's a Mandarin immersion preschool and while our son is still a bit shy to speak in Mandarin, I think it laid a good foundation for him since he is now in a Kindergarten Mandarin immersion school. I wish I could keep him at EMP longer but alas, he's more than ready for the next step in his educational journey, and ready to learn new things. He just started kindergarten and he's doing an awesome job. I am grateful for EMP for laying the foundation in preschool. Thank you to all the amazing teachers and staff!

My daughter has been going here for over a year and a half and she LOVES it! At first I was so…read morenervous she would be crying all day and want to come home, instead she just left my arms and barely said bye! She loves every single staff member and you can tell all the stuff care about every single kid! Her vocabulary, writing, coloring, relationship building and general mannerisms when it comes to listening and following rules has drastically improved and she's only 3. The mornings my daughter doesn't want me to leave, which is rare, other staff come in to help and she quickly jumps into their arms. They're always able to soothe her. They potty trained her & feed her 3-5 times a day which we couldn't accomplish at home and honestly still can't when it comes to meal times. Whatever they're doing works!!!

My daughter was at the LFM location from 18 months for about a year and it's been a wonderful…read moreexperience! My daughter adjusted very quickly to the new environment and I feel that's because of the nurturing environment created by the staff and teachers. She's grown developmentally so much in this year, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the daycare. Sadly I had to transfer my daughter to a different LFM location which was closer to my home but I will remember her time at this location quite fondly.

I think sending my son to safari kid (Irvington) was one of the best decisions we have made. He was…read more18months when he started here. His speech developed quickly. The kind of activities he does here are amazing. kids get to learn a wide variety of skills about which we are very proud. Ms Meenal and all her staff are very helpful and personable. My son loves going here (sometimes he doesn't wanna come home ‍)

I would highly recommend Safari Kid for your daycare/ pre-school needs. The teachers are wonderful,…read moreand provide a very safe and nurturing environment to the kids. Good and nutritious food is provided to the kids along with snacks and milk. The conducive environment helped my toddler learn, grow and become independent. She made so many friends, and it was always a pleasant experience interacting with her teachers. The regular cadence with teachers lets you understand how well the child is doing in the classroom, and interacting socially. Overall, I am very pleased with the school and highly recommend the teachers at this location.

We enrolled our 2.9 old to this Montessori facility a year and a half ago initially due to the…read moreproximity of its location to our home and the reasonable price of one child on a 3 day a week, half day program. He was at that time shy, hard to communicate with, and was overall stubborn with wanting to do what he wanted and when. As a father that always wants the best for his kids and worries about how they may acclimate to new places and experiences, I worryingly counted down the days until we ultimately had to let him walk through the threshold into Level Up. The initial drop offs were rough on us and him as he got used to new places and teachers, and every week I wondered if it was truly the right choice for us. However, thanks to the absolute patience, empathy from the staff here, and stunning attention to what our son needs and how to communicate most effectively with him he started to absolutely blossom. A kid that couldn't finish the ABC's was somehow talking in full sentences by the end of the year, telling his feelings in reaction to what we were saying to him, and somehow became the line leader of his entire group. While yes, some of this may have come naturally to him over time both my wife and I agree that this school has put him well over the top of academic and social expectations. He has become acutely aware and sensitive of others people's wants and needs, is quite the public performer thanks to the schools seasonal performances, and thanks to the learning curriculum is quite aware of how to conserve energy and help the earth thrive. While still the stubborn little guy he is, he continues to excel and be nurtured by the staff who is THE reason why we are still at this location. Ms. Shushma, the manager of this facility has lead her team in a way that is nothing more than admirable. It is clear during drop offs and picking up that she knows the personalities and needs of every single one of her students and makes sure that they are accounted for. Her door is always opened for questions, concerns, and she has always reached out with thoughtful ways on how to best take care of our son in the most respectful manner. Over the last year and a half she become one of the most influential people in our sons development, and we could not thank her enough for her time and energy. If you are looking for a care center where your child needs attention, patience, and a really fun place to play (the happy home indoor play area two doors down is really cool) I would highly consider the Fremont location. We are currently enrolled in a full time 5 day a week program with optional included meals and will be enrolling our daughter when the time rolls around.

I wanted to share some concerns regarding my experience with the school…read more I have observed what feels like favoritism among students for Miss Sushma. The same group of students are repeatedly highlighted in school photos, events, and recognition. It also appears that certain students receive more attention and appreciation compared to others. During the admission process, communication and interaction felt very warm and welcoming and Sushma is being so dramatic in faking. However, after joining, the experience has felt quite different. At times, interactions from the management/staff feel distant and dismissive. I also feel that students who are already bright receive most of the focus and encouragement, while average or struggling students may not be getting equal attention and support. A school environment should help every child grow, not only the top-performing students. Additionally, there seems to be a lack of adequate teaching/support staff, which may also be impacting the attention given to children individually also other staff could get frustrated on kids easily. I hope the school takes this feedback constructively and works toward creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for all students and parents.