We cannot say enough good things about the community at Woodland School. From the moment we began…read morethe admissions process, we felt like more than just another application. The Admissions Director, Melanie, is truly exceptional. She went above and beyond to support our family, showing incredible flexibility and genuine care throughout the process. Beyond the administration, the school itself is impressive. We fell in love with the beautiful, sprawling outdoor campus--it's such a rare and refreshing environment for kids to learn in. One of the most striking things we noticed was how confident and articulate the students are; their comfort with public speaking is clearly a testament to the school's curriculum. We also spent a lot of time admiring the Maker Lab, which is easily one of the best we've seen. While our family's personal circumstances shifted and we couldn't enroll this year, Woodland remains at the top of our list for any family looking for a balanced, high-achieving, and supportive environment

Absolutely terrible terrible school. If I could give it 0 I would. The years I spent here were the…read moreworst in my entire life. None of the teachers want to be here they are all underpaid and regularly complain about their salary. While I was there I would consistently hear teachers say "I can't answer that that's above my pay grade" or joke about how they can't afford to pay for anything. Many of them were just bullies and put no effort into teaching us. The teachers also have no control over the students with classes being so hectic that lesson plans would get put on pause. If you are a smart student you won't be challenged here, if your a student with learning disabilities you will get NO support. The campus is laughably small and unclean. The buildings are in horrible condition with middle schoolers learning in portable classrooms. In my opinion it kind of feels like they just added the middle school on in the 80's to make more money. The food is horrible but the kids are even worse.

Choosing a school for your little one is such a stressful experience, but Harper makes it very…read moreeasy. We've been with them for two years now and have had nothing but good experiences. The admin staff, especially Ms. Lopez, is amazing and really cares about the students. Ms. Lopez is "on the ground" enough that she knows the kids names and they all say hi to her when they see her. The preschool teachers, Ms. Gwen, Ms. Margaret and Ms. Kim, are phenomenal. They approach any issues with kindness and sensitivity. They are also firm with the kids and set good boundaries and routines. Finding that balance is typically difficult, but they do it with finesse! The curriculum here, even with the preschool class, sets the kids up for success in higher grades. It balances play and fun with learning. From letter recognition to name writing to "STEM" - via tiny science experiments - music and Spanish, outdoor play and story time, they do it all. Since day one, my child has been excited to go each day and has thrived in the Harper environment. The learning progress I've seen, especially at such a young age, is astounding. We love Harper and appreciate all the staff very much! We hope to be a Harper family for a very long time to come!

Highly, highly recommended for elementary school! A lot of…read morethese reviews are for the daycare/pre-k programs, but I'd like to review the Elementary program, which is newer and smaller. Our son joined the Kindergarten program halfway through the year in Jan '25. He had been at a well-regarded RWC public school, but unfortunately he struggled there with behavior, academic, and motivation issues. Basically, he was slipping through the cracks. He was regressing academically, and most worryingly to me, he was starting to hate going to school. He started at Harper at the mid-year break. There was certainly an adjustment period - the Harper kids were *so* far ahead academically. But, the curriculum is individualized and the support was tremendous. It was amazing how quickly he improved on all fronts: behavior, academics, and motivation. He literally sprints from the car to class each morning. He is so excited and talks about what he learns constantly. He has developed a positive attitude, curiosity, and emotional maturity beyond anything we could have hoped for. Ms. Shaynee, his teacher, is an absolute rock star. We feel so lucky to have had her as his teacher. The class size for elementary grades at Harper is absurdly small right now. Like, 5-10 kids. At first, I thought it would be weird. But it's actually a wonderful number for this age, and it makes Harper such an incredible deal. It's obviously a new school and a new program, and I'm hoping it grows with him as he progresses through the grades. Overall, if you are looking for a private elementary, I just can't recommend Harper enough. No private school in this area is cheap, but I feel we get incredible value for our dollar. The fact that the aftercare is so affordable helps. Also, we hear that if you have multiple kids there then the cost goes down a lot.

Only elementary school around, but who needs another? They employ the best educators and staff…read more Great local elementary school - kinder thru 3rd.

Great place to find a tutor for your busy high school student. Signed my daughter up for help in…read moreGeometry and she brought her grade up next text and for the final exam. A friendly and very qualified Stanford student worked patiently to review her current study area and prepare her for homework and quizzes. My daughter was hesitant and loathsome, but she appreciates I do little things to help her achieve success.

My 2 teenagers have been participating in math tutoring at Learinka for a few months and we have…read morenothing but praise to give about this center - and it's owners/managers! Tony (the manager) addressed every need or request we had in the fastest and most successful way possible, with a very warm and caring attitude. Both my daughter and son have great math tutors who are undoing a lot of the damage school math teachers are doing while helping them to see some of the beauty in math. We couldn't have asked for better, and I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants his children to have a better experience with math.

I am so grateful for Happy Campers Carlmont! I have had three kids there now, my oldest is 3.5…read more(started at 9 months) and my youngest two are 19 months, started at 6.5 months old. Happy Campers Carlmont is great for both infants and preschool. They learn, they laugh, they go outside, and they have a fun time. More important than that, though, is that they are LOVED by the staff at HCC. Each teacher there truly engages and adores the kids they work with, and it feels like a village. My kids run out of the car and run into the welcoming arms of the teachers at HCC daily. I am so, so thankful for the teachers there.

We couldn't have found a more perfect preschool for our infant daughter. Audra founded the…read morepre-school with her parents 30 years ago, and one can feel the passion and love for children through out Happy Campers while talking to any of the wonderful staff members. We were a little skeptical about sending our daughter after she had developed stranger anxiety in line with her developmental milestones. But her teachers -  Ms. Tori and Ms. Shawna - were just so incredible and patient. Look no further - we absolutely love this place. Huge thanks to Audra, Michelle, Ms. Tori and Ms. Shawna.

Our daughter was at Little Troopers for two years before heading to preschool. We are so grateful…read moreto have found Mrs Ana. It's a wonderful environment and would highly recommend especially around 1-3yo. We joined at a time when our daughter aged out of the infant group but was honestly still too young for the older classrooms at the center based schools. We were at multiple centers and decided to try home day care instead. Ana and her teachers really got to know our daughter and we truly could trust she was in great care. They prepare breakfast lunch and snacks every day which is so valuable for busy parents and amazing value included in the tuition. My daughter has learned so many songs, stories and words in Spanish. She was potty trained with no issues. The teachers come up with fun activities every day incorporating fun themes throughout the seasons. They post wonderful videos and photos on what's app which my daughter loved scrolling through with me any chance she had. It was a huge relief to find a place where she could develop trusted relationships with her teachers, play with kids around her age in a safe and engaging environment. Ana also hosts date nights, typically monthly, where she will watch the kids plus siblings for a few hours while parents can escape for much needed adult time.

We love Ana and Little Troopers daycare! Ana is wonderful and provides such a loving and warm…read moreenvironment for my son and all the kids that she cares for. My experience has always been pleasant and Ana goes above and beyond to ensure that the childrens needs are met, following nap schedules, etc. She communicates and provides updates daily on how/what the children are doing, offers home cooked meals and lots of fun activities. I couldn't recommend this daycare more and I only wish I had found her sooner for my first son.

My son has been helped by Janet academically and social emotionally. He is a 2e child and having…read moreJanet who can recognize and appreciate his brightness and enthusiasm to learn while also helps him to overcome his frustrations toward writing with high interest writing curriculum is very critical for him. Every time after meeting Janet, I feel he is not only more confident about writing but happier about who he is. His teacher at school even recognized he would become more positive and engaged in class after he visits Janet. Another service we appreciate is consulting with Janet before his 504plan meeting. There are so many things I am navigating as a parent and I definitely want to focus on what's most important. I met Janet before our 504plan meeting and her insight as a parent and a former teacher really helps me to focus on what's most important. She also coaches my son to speak up for himself. It's always good when you have an experienced and understanding partner at your side practically and mentally. The positive relationships she built with my son has been beyond a writing tutor but as his asset to success other areas in elementary school years.

Our son has thrived with Janet's support. It has been amazing to see the way his approach…read moreto/comfort with writing has progressed over the past two years he's been working with Janet. She has taken the anxiety out of writing, teaching him that it doesn't need to be perfect, and helping him learn to organize and develop his thoughts on the page. This is our kid who couldn't write more than 2 sentences two years ago and who couldn't write without panicking. Those blockers that previously held him back aren't showing up at all now, and he has only ever seen his work with Janet as a fun part of his week. It never felt like "tutoring" at all.

Our 2 kids were at this daycare for three years, and we couldn't have asked for a better…read moreexperience. From the very beginning, the owner, director and teachers created such a warm and welcoming environment that immediately put us at ease as parents. The teachers are truly special; caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the kids. Every day we dropped our children off, we felt confident they were safe, happy, and well cared for. One of the things we loved most was the well-rounded program. The weekly music and dance classes were something our kids looked forward to. We also really appreciated how the school celebrates different cultural holidays throughout the year. This daycare has played such an important role in our children's early years, and we're so thankful for the love and care they received here. We'll truly miss being part of this community and highly recommend it to any family looking for a nurturing and enriching place for their little ones!!!

Our daughter attended this daycare from 18 months to 3.5 years, and we couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. The teachers were incredibly attentive, caring, and truly dedicated to each child's development. The curriculum is excellent--STEM-based with a great balance of structure and play, which kept our daughter engaged and constantly learning. We especially appreciated the focus on art, crafts, and music, which really helped her creativity blossom. Even after moving on, she still talks fondly about her time there and often says how much she misses her teachers and friends. We're so grateful for the warm and enriching environment that helped shape her early years. Highly recommended!

Rosy is the best! Our daughter loved the daycare. Rosy is communicative and reliable and we always…read morefelt that our girl was in loving hands while she was there. It's a great price for the level of care as well. Rosy makes all the meals and snacks for the kids and there is a high caregiver-to-child ratio - better than any of the other places we considered. Rosy was also amazing during the transition when our daughter first started there. Obviously we were nervous not knowing how our daughter would adjust to being in daycare for the first time, but Rosy sent us pics and updates throughout the first days and weeks which really helped. Even though our daughter is in preschool now, we will definitely send our future second child if we have one to Rosy's. Highly HIGHLY recommend

We have had two children with Rosy and team for a total of almost 3 years of care. They are…read morewonderful! Our kids run in every day excited to see their friends and to play. We've also enjoyed the community of parents and have set up play sessions with Escuelita friends on evenings / weekends. The facility is fully focused on the kids needs with nap spaces separated as much as possible, a great outdoor space, and community eating (Rosy provides all the food and milk). As it's an in-home facility the procedures are less formal, but for us it works perfectly. The team inform us whenever anything is out of the ordinary without overwhelming us. They help with all major transitions (nap changes, bottle weaning, potty training etc) and have the kids wear hats for outside time. Plus Rosy loves celebrating holidays! Our kids get so excited to see her newest set of decorations and they do fun craft projects to celebrate and learn. Escuelita has been a critical part of our kids' care. We love the team and feel so lucky to have found them!

Michaela helped coach both of my kids with their college essays, and she is truly the best! She is…read morepatient, thorough, and incredibly supportive. My kids felt more confident after every writing session, and their essays improved tremendously. Her care, patience, and expertise is outstanding. I Highly recommend!

Michaela has been working with my daughter for just a few months, and in that time she has helped…read moreher with a study abroad application essay and provided strong support on analytical essays for her high school English class. My daughter is not a naturally talented writer so she needs extra guidance and support. She thoroughly enjoys her sessions with Michaela and feels that she is patient, thoughtful, approachable, and provides great suggestions to improve her writing. My daughter's confidence is growing little by little, which is wonderful to see. Michaela has also gone the extra mile to read the books my daughter is analyzing and writing about in school, which I know not every tutor is willing to do. Highly recommend Michaela if you have a reluctant writer in your life that needs a little extra coaching and love!