We've had such an amazing experience at Sunshine House in Concord. When we first toured, we were…read moreimmediately blown away by how attentive the teachers were, their strong communication, and how engaged all of the kids seemed. Three years later, I can confidently say we made the right choice. My daughter has been attending since she was two and will be graduating this fall to go to Kindergarten. The growth we've seen in her has been incredible. I truly feel like Sunshine House has set her up for success. The teachers are so warm, supportive, and genuinely care about the kids. They were especially helpful during big milestones like potty training, which made a huge difference for us. Both of my kids absolutely adore their teachers, which says everything. I also love that they offer onsite electives you can sign up for--it's such a convenient and fun addition to their already strong program. Another thing that stands out is how they rotate rooms and toys to keep things fresh and engaging for the kids. Overall, this school has exceeded our expectations in every way. My kids LOVE it here, and we feel so lucky to be part of this community.

We love Sunshine House! All of the teachers are incredibly kind and personable. The space itself is…read morebig and offers various toys, as well as unique areas to play, including two outside yards. My son really enjoys the dress up room, which changes themes regularly. I'm also very impressed with the school's activities; each day has a different theme, and the kids do activities based on the theme. We are also sent a schedule of the following month so we're aware of what the kids are learning. Some of the days encourage (easy) dress up participation so it is fun for the kids to be involved. While the school doesn't offer lunch, they do serve breakfast and snacks. They also provide nap time mats and cubbies. As a parent, I particularly love the communication! The teachers sometimes leave notes about my son in his cubby so I can read about fun things he does throughout the day. They also post pictures and videos on social media (you can opt out) throughout the day, if you want to see fun stuff the kids are up to. Finally, we found it to be one of the more affordable preschools in the area. We plan to attend Sunshine School until it's time for kindergarten!

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!

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.

My son (3) started at sunshine house earlier this year and has thrived. He comes home talking about…read moreall the fun things they do in "discovery lab" and singing the songs he's learned in class. It was a bit of a rough transition because sunshine house was the new owner and so there was some turnover but it seems to have leveled out. The teachers are so kind and truly care about the children. When I come to pickup my son I hear the teachers laughing with the kids in the outdoor space. The kids who come here are also so kind. My son reported that "there is a new friend" at school and that everyone was excited to welcome him to circle time. The kids all give my son a hug when he leaves which so so sweet to watch. I will say they have a strict nutrition plan. I put Oreos in my son's lunch one day as a treat and they sent them home because "those are after school snacks." That seems extreme to me, if you require I pack my kid's lunch (a new policy for the school) don't complain about what I send. You can't bring cupcakes to school to celebrate birthdays (even the mini ones). This all seems extreme to me. Overall, sunshine house has been great for our family. Thank you sunshine house, for all you do!

We can't thank KFA enough for the love and dedication in taking care of our darling Laurence. We…read moreappreciate the genuine care and concern because with their help, he became more assertive, confident, and his language and interpersonal skills were greatly improved. Laurence loved circle time, book reading and playground time. He raved about the delicious spaghetti at school! :) Our heartfelt gratitude to everyone at the school and shuttle service. Thank you and God bless you and your families. More Power to KFA!

My Grandson Started going to preschool in October. He has a language delay and the school has…read moredefinitely helped improve his vocabulary. The teachers are very hands-on and patient. Helping with potty training, eating at the table and interacting with other children. He has become much more social and loves playing with the other children. The school provides balanced meals and snacks. They keep a great daily schedule with naps included for his age. They also have video cameras you can tap into and see what your child is doing. Very happy with their school and their programs.

My 4 year old and my 1 year old loved it here! The admin…read moreteam and the teachers are all so wonderful and caring. They really care for the children and the classes are very engaging. I highly recommend this daycare!

I'm the mother of a 2 year old, and I'd like to start by sharing our expectation from a pre-SCHOOL…read more "A safe and loving environment, that allows our child to grow at his pace, while instilling values, that become the building blocks of our child's character." BACKGROUND: We are new parents who had to start our child in a home-based care at 9 months. We continued to explore schools with structure and curriculum in our area looking for educators, not mere minders. This brought us to his first "school". A 30-45 minutes drive each way. After enrollment however, we struggled with continuity of care, teacher accountability and overall responsible follow-through of promises made during admission at this school. After 10 months saddled with accumulating deficits of a rather inexperienced young school, discrepant communication and extremely long commute we withdrew our child to be enrolled at another nearby school with good reviews, camera access and good current-parent's positive feedbacks. This enrollment turned out to be 6 weeks of trauma and torture for our child and consequently us. Unreported scrapes, teachers bellowing across rooms at toddlers, not reporting the child having stayed hungry for the entire day, no engagement with toddlers wandering aimlessly through the classroom, no handwashing habits, no education of good or bad behavior, no changing of dirty clothes/use of bibs/sunblock, and inconsistent reporting of day's activities. To add insult to this injury, it took us 2 full weeks to schedule a sit down with the principal while the teacher failed address A SINGLE of our concerns. We served notice and withdrew our son. We mustered courage to fight our past failures with our child's school and worked out a plan, charted all our requirements. We started an open dialogue about our weariness for changing environments for such a young child and the abject need to do it with PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF WALNUT CREEK EAST and they heard us and delivered in the following ways. MANAGEMENT: Met with us as many times as we needed. Included class teachers to understand and address how they would work with our child. Continued to keep us appraised of all developments as well us accommodated our requests within the school policy. CONTINUITY OF CARE: In less than a week my child started running up to his teachers Ms. Kareena and Ms. Erica showering them with warm hugs each morning. At pickup the teachers share reliable, consistent feedback of my son's day and always greet and see him off with love. ETHOS: Primrose fosters different moral qualities embodied through its characters, which are being visibly inculcated in our child too. Teachers' planned effort to foster independence in daily chores/activities and how to grow in their community (of peers, teacher, parents) is particularly impressive to us. FOOD: The meals are appropriately planned throughout the day and the menu is balanced and pre-published. The team also respectfully offers to accommodate dietary restrictions should a child need it. PLAY: The pedagogy includes planned play for children, that we find particularly rewarding for our child, since it invokes his curiosity in a deliberated environment, while still allowing room for explorations and development. The curriculum plans for learning in diverse aspects ENVIRONEMNT: The classrooms are naturally and artificially lit, so none of the classes look like florescent shoeboxes. The facility is new construction and nestled in a safe neighborhood. The premises remain clean and free of ANY odor at all times (a really rare find) with most setups. DROP-OFF and PICK-UP: The neighborhood is rather active, and the surrounding businesses and its visitors give a safe feeling. That said, parking is not-easy during rush hours or when events are hosted, however, this, for us isn't a deal-breaker by a long shot. IN ESSENCE: I would like to underscore the efforts of my son's class teachers in painting our family's experience so positively. Their work makes us feel safe and worry free for our child. The management acts like the cherry on top that makes the school oh-so-desirable! I've written a lengthy review for the first time in my life, because it is essential to laud an institution for its remarkable effort. We have struggled with several bad experiences despite our best efforts, and had hoped our child could be spared these early challenges as we slowly discovered a suitable path. I hope this is helpful for some parents looking for answers about an experience at this school.

Our son is finishing up his time at sunshine house Martinez. He is graduating and moving onto…read morekindergarten in the fall. We can't thank Sunshine house and all the staff/teachers enough for everything they have done for our son. He has excelled and show such progress during T-K. They have prepared him for his next step and we can't thank Sunshine house enough. We are so excited our daughter will attending in the fall as well!

My daughter loves it here! We switched from another daycare (won't say any names) and it's so much…read moremore organized. My daughter says she likes how each day has a theme/topic that the kids learn about. On the way to school everyday she asks me to tell her what they will be talking about that day- the school sends that in an email every week. The teachers are all super friendly and they post a lot of pictures and videos of what the kids are doing on Facebook/instagram. I can ask my daughter about it when she gets home. Love it here!

Our son attended San Marco Family Childcare and Preschool since he was 1.5 years old. We enrolled…read morehim during the pandemic and although very hesitant given the overall health crisis in the country, I know we made the right decision then. Karen and Jackie have the care, compassion, and patience to make sure every child learns and develops at their own pace. They have a true gift and I am so thankful for all they've done to ensure our son has all the tools he needs to begin his educational journey. He is now off to T-K and although we will miss SMCCAP we know we will always have a friend in them. This is a great place for your child if you are seeking childcare services. I highly recommend and I say that with no hesitation.

This is an absolutely amazing preschool for kids. The teachers are very engaging. Activities are…read moreendless, from playing with sand to painting to yoga and so many more. Best part of all is they post 8-10 daily videos on social media so my family abroad also enjoys it. They keep the place very clean. Definitely value for money.

My son was in the 2's half-day class with Mrs. Soares and Miss Maddie. We had a wonderful…read moreexperience, and my son was so excited to go to school each day. The teachers were very attentive to each student's needs, and we loved their creative lesson plans. There was a follow-up email sent to the parents after each class with photos. This was very helpful for the parents to know what they were learning during each class. We also met such wonderful parents and other students. The Director, Sandy McCracken was very responsive to any questions that came up throughout the school year and is so passionate about the program! They have so many fun seasonal activities for the kids! Would highly recommend!

This preschool is such a gem. When I toured the site, I was very confident that this was the place…read morefor my child. It met my three non-negotiables: play-based learning, small class size, and quality educators. I am very pleased with the staff professionalism and home-school communication. The director, Mrs. McCracken, is very responsive to any questions or concerns, and she replies to emails so promptly. Responses are always more than adequate. The classroom teacher, Ms. Soares, is very knowledgeable and responsive, too. She sends weekly lessons plans and a daily recap of the children's day. Lessons and activities are developmentally appropriate. Also, she stays on top of kiddo's food allergy, especially when here are special events and the kids get little treats. Ms. Soares just has everything under control. The second classroom teacher, Miss Maddie, is always upbeat and positive. There are fun events for the children planned throughout the year, and sometimes there are opportunities for parent participation. It is such a treat to surprise my kiddo at school by showing up for a class party. My son just loves his teacher and is blossoming. CCC is truly a warm and welcoming community.

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.

My son attended the class for younger children this year and we will be returning next year! We…read morechecked out a few different schools, and this school was the only one where I felt completely confident that my child would be safe and loved. There is a Tuesday/Thurs option for younger kids, Mon/Wed/Fri for older, and also a Monday-Friday if you're looking for a more full time program. Great communication with parents from teachers, art projects, circle time, learning through play etc I appreciate how safe they were during the height of the pandemic as well with temperature checks at the door and contactless check in. Highly recommend checking out