We enrolled our son at Building Kidz Hayward after a difficult experience at another preschool, and…read morethe difference was incredible from day one. The staff here truly care. They took the time to introduce themselves, answer our questions, and make both my son and our family feel welcome and supported. My son had a tough time adjusting at first, but instead of giving up on him, the teachers worked with patience, compassion, and consistency. They communicated with us regularly, kept us updated in real-time, and always made us feel included in his progress. Even on hard days, we felt reassured that he was in good hands. The classrooms are clean, warm, and well-organized. The activities are engaging and thoughtfully planned. But most importantly, the teachers are nurturing and invested in each child's emotional and developmental growth. Now, our son is thriving. He is confident, happy, and ready to start kindergarten. We truly believe Building Kidz helped heal the negative experience he had before and turned his early education into something positive and empowering. We're so thankful to the entire team especially Ms. Marina, Ms. Hilda, Ms. Anabel and Ms. Rosa at Building Kidz. Highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a safe, supportive, family-oriented and enriching environment for their child. Also, my son loved the food here and always ate the snacks and lunch that he wouldn't normally even eat at home. A huge plus!!

My daughter started going to Building Kidz three months ago. Although it was a rough start since it…read morewas her first time being with other people during the day, the staff really helped with her transition. From the first week, they sent emails on how she is settling in and tried different ways to help her. From the daily updates I receive from the daycare, I can see how much my daughter has improved socially and is now having so much fun. I especially appreciate Ms. Mary who is always trying her best with my daughter. Thank you so much to the staff, especially Ms. Mary and Ms. Briana, for giving my daughter a safe and welcoming place to learn.

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

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.

Structured Daycare. Staff is very friendly…read more My son took time to adjust but is used to going to school now so I'm happy that when the time comes to swap to another he will be in the mindset.

Our daughter has been going here for a few months now. Really good caring staff. Well structured…read moreprogram.

We sent our daughter here to preschool, TK and summer camp over a period of slightly more than 2…read moreyrs. Really nice campus with lots of play area and greenery right next to a church and Montessori. It is secluded and safe. Always felt safe sending our child here. When they resumed activities after being shutdown during the height of Covid, they maintained strict mask mandates, sanitization habits and social distancing. This was actually quite effective and is evidenced by the fact that their first Covid outbreak happened within a month of getting rid of the mask mandate, which was few months after kids vaccines were available. All staff are kind, nurturing and respectful. There was a change of ownership in mid 2022 and the new owner Seema is very enthusiastic and is determined to ensure the school performs at its best in all aspects. They are open to feedback and constant improvement. We also like the mix of kids from a variety of ethnicities giving our daughter a chance to develop friendships beyond racial and cultural differences. We have seen a lot of teacher churn over the 2 yrs but luckily all replacements have been able to maintain the quality. We wish the allergy standards are more strictly enforced in potlucks or parent sponsored birthday foods. All major holidays are celebrated well, so there is good community building and the weekly newsletter and updates on ProCare app are great. We will miss sending our daughter here. A great place for anyone looking to kickstart their kids education.

NO! SERIOUSLY NO!…read moreThe teachers were irresponsible and judgmental! We literally went outside and laid on the ground during heavy rain.

Royal Kids Preschool - An Outstanding Experience!…read more As the parent of a two-year-old, I couldn't be happier with our experience at **Royal Kids Preschool**. Finding the right place for such a young child is stressful, but Royal Kids has truly exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we enrolled, the love and dedication of the **teachers** have been remarkable. They are genuinely warm, patient, and engaging. My child rushes into the classroom every morning, which is the best indicator of a safe and happy environment. The **curriculum** is thoughtfully designed--it's much more than just play! They strike the perfect balance between fun, creative activities and intentional learning. I am constantly impressed by the **education** my child is receiving; they are developing crucial social, language, and motor skills through structured play and discovery. If you are looking for a preschool that provides a loving, structured, and enriching environment, look no further than Royal Kids. Highly recommended!

This preschool should not be accepting children. They do not have enough transparency or any…read moreintegrity when it comes to parents and their kids. After requesting a list of days that they are closed during the year, as it differed from the dates they disclosed during the time of enrollment, they terminated my baby's enrollment. Instead of just providing the dates, they gaslit me stating that I was the only parent who inquired about specific dates. One, I don't care what any other parent does with their kid, that has nothing to do with me and mine. Two, that is just not true, as my baby's teacher told me that she overheard the director explaining to several parents about the excessive and random dates that they are closed. In the contract, they state they are closed from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day, that's reasonable. But in reality they are closed from the 19th through New Year's Day. They give parents three weeks notice of these non-contracted closures. They also close the school during the week to clean the school, instead of just cleaning or hiring cleaners every weekend like most other preschools and daycare centers. As these "cleaning closures" are few and far between, I also inquired about how often they were cleaning the school as they claim to be very "clean environment" focused during the tour. I doubt they clean regularly as my child was consistently sick. Literally, after she got over one sickness she was right back sick with something else. It also needs to be noted that they have an abundance of cameras outside of the school but absolutely zero inside. Parents are not allowed in to see their kid's class (only during the tour), they force pick up and drop off outside. It's crazy that my baby was only there for less than three months. They clearly realized I was not the parent to just lay down and go for whatever when it comes to my children. I'll proudly be as disruptive as I need to be behind my kids, as any mother should be. Way too secretive to be caring for people's children and they need to be watched more closely by the parents who still have children attending.

It's been six months since my daughter "graduated" from Kidango Eden Youth, and it's clear how well…read morethe preschool prepared her for kindergarten. She is one of the most advanced readers in her class (already two levels ahead of where they want the kids to be by the end of kindergarten), and she still sings the rhyming and alliteration songs she learned in preschool when she pronounces new words. Her math skills are also well ahead of where they are expected to be. She waves hello every time we pass the center and always asks to go in and visit her teachers. I am so lucky that the teachers here were part of our lives for so long.

Excellent and affordable daycare/preschool!…read more My daughter attended this center when it was also known as the Eden Youth and Family Center Daycare. She started at one year old and stayed until she went to kindergarten. What stood out was the multicultural and caring staff. The staff treated us and my daughter like family. Four years later, my son was born and he started attending what is now the Eden Early Childhood Development Center since he was 4 months old. He will be three next month. This preschool/daycare is a gem in the middle of what may not necessarily be the best neighborhood. The staff are all new, caring and highly experienced. The improvements can be seen in the physical space. The walls are filled with beautiful artwork created by the children. Pictures of the kids and staff are on the outside showing the amazing guests that come in (music teachers, police) as well as the special projects (cooking, gardening). My son talks so much and so fast and always has a smile on his face when I pick him up. The teachers are inspired by and using the Reggio Emilia Approach. For the price we pay, we are happy that this is the philosophy of the center. The other families are friendly and their children are happy, too. It is not located in the most plush surrounding area and neighborhood, but the community organizations in the neighborhood do support each other as far as I know and the staff keep everyone safe and sound. Definitely check this place out if you are looking for quality, affordable daycare with caring, knowledgeable, multicultural staff. Oh yeah, when your child includes the daycare teachers' names singing the "good night" song, that's got to be a good sign. :)

Elmhurst is a breath of fresh air! My son was here from age 2.5 yrs to 5 yrs. Every staff is kind,…read moreattentive, and welcoming. Early education requires a nurturing environment-the ability to work collaboratively with teachers. Elmhurst provides the environment needed to support parents and children. Additionally there is an on staff cook who prepares fresh food. My son is a picky eater and he eats well here. The building is not fancy however the staff have a heart of gold!

My son was a student here from ages 3-5 (through TK) We…read moreloved the teachers. They all really care about the kids, and my son loved them. He learned a lot of great things while he was here. Shortly after he started we noticed his manners improved (please and thank you), and in the Covid world they did a great job inspiring him to wash his hands properly. He's leaving TK knowing his ABCs, basic addition and subtraction, counting to 100, some sight words, and more. The kids do a wide variety of hands-on activities in TK, including crafts, science experiments, and even cooking. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in the tuition, which was a huge help. My kid is a really picky eater and they encouraged him to try everything, but if he didn't like it they would give him something else to eat (cereal, fruit, etc...) If you're enrolled full day the drop-off/pick-up window is very flexible for working parents - 6:30am-6:00pm. I typically didn't pick my son up until 5:45pm because he refused to leave if I came earlier. He was always having too much fun! I want to add that I just adore the kindergarten teacher, Miss Norita, and I am sad he won't be attending kindergarten at Elmhurst. We're leaving because my son was admitted to the Mandarin DLI program in Hayward and you have to start that in kindergarten. We plan to enroll our second child here once he is old enough.

We absolutely love Miss Lisa at Monte Vista Montessori! She welcomed our sweet little handful with…read moresuch grace, patience, and kindness. From day one, she made us feel confident in her skills as a teacher, and our son thrived under her care. He was always excited to go to preschool and truly LOVED all of his teachers. The school itself is exceptionally clean, well-organized, and provides a warm, nurturing environment. You can feel how much thought and heart goes into everything they do. We attended for two wonderful years and only wish Miss Lisa would open an entire elementary program so we could continue our journey with her. We couldn't recommend Monte Vista Montessori more highly--it's a true gem!

Miss lisa was great with our daughter, she learned alot with the one year she was there. She also…read morehelped fully potty trained her. She provided great feedback during parent reacher meeting and evaluation. Our daughter still talks about her teacher. Thank you miss lisa!

This review is long overdue. My 2 daughters went to Children's Choice from preschool to…read morekindergarten (they're now in middle school). They had great experiences here and learned so much. The staff was friendly and caring. I had no issues whatsoever. I highly recommend Children's Choice!

I went to Children's Choice for preschool and kindergarten, from 3 years old to 5 ish, and I…read morebelieve back at 6 for summer school. My brother, also attended 6 years before me. I am now 26, and he is 32. My best friend from birth, to this day, and I attended together, and if I still lived out there, our daughters would he as well. M's. Francis ran the school then, and I believe runs it now. She does it because she fully loves what she does. If i walked in right now, our picture from 1995 would be there as well as an updated one. Every memory I have as a child, 90% took place there. It is a spitting image of what it was when I went there. They offer so much, I believe I also took tiny tots gymnastics through them as well as swim lessons. They took us on field trips, and education there was unlike any other school I have come by. I was reading, really reading, at 3. A place like This is rare. I would recommend any parent check it out. I put them through hell as a kid. Shit, we flooded their bathrooms, but they still loved us. This school is one of a kind. Me. Francis is one of a kind.

I highly recommend this preschool to other parents. They are very attentive and genuinely cares for…read moreall the kids. My little one took a little time with adjusting during drop offs, but they were so patient and really took the time to make my child get comfortable. The provided snacks and lunches are also an added bonus! My 3 year old learned addition, her alphabets, and writing/tracing within her first year attending this school.

My son's experience at Seven Hills Montessori was absolutely incredible. Ms. Bingjie, all the other…read morecare givers and teachers are very patient, kind, and supportive to all the children. My son learned many things as a young 3 year old like, how to go potty, reading, writing, math, and good communication skills. He struggled with drop off at times and the teachers provided amazing care whenever he was feeling nervous. They always updated me throughout the day with texts or photos to ensure me that he was okay and doing well. Lastly, I really loved the nourishing meals cooked and provided everyday for my son, that's something you can't find anywhere. I look forward to always recommending this school to anyone and sending my other children in the future. Thank you Ms. Bingjie for your wonderful care with our son!