My 2 year old daughter has been at Language Essentials for the past year working with both Ms. Nori…read moreand Ms. Lily on her speech delay. I found Language Essentials after leaving the speech services we were receiving at Valleycare (in Livermore) because I found the pediatric services there inadequate. I can't say enough good things about Language Essentials. My daughter has increased from 2-4 sessions per week due to her speech issues and so I am there in the office quite a bit. The receptionist Melissa is very approachable and kind. She is always available to answer my insurance questions and to help with scheduling. While there I see all the therapists come into the waiting room to meet their clients of varying age ranges and everyone seems in good spirits to be there. My daughter can always be found waiting with her face practically at the door for Ms. Lily to come for her. I love that all the children including my daughter think they are there to play and they don't realize how hard they are working. My daughter thinks we go to see and play with her friends and in a way she's right but she has no idea how much they are helping her achieve her goals in ways I couldn't and wouldn't begin to know how to. I have no regrets choosing Language Essentials and I tell all my fellow therapy moms and dad's at my daughters preschool (School of Imagination) and now we see some of them in the waiting room too! And now that I've told you the Pros, just so you know there are a few Cons. They are in no particular order: 1) if you have a kiddo in diapers, the bathroom for the main office building doesn't have a changing table (so we just have to go to the car), 2) the waiting room has lots of seating but only 2 out of the 8 chairs are sofa like and if you are a therapy mom like me and spend a lot of time in waiting rooms then you can appreciate a nice chair! I'd love to see more of those but for now we just try to get there a little early so I can stake my claim in a comfy spot while my kiddo works on chatting it up with her buddy/therapist Ms. Lily!

Terrible business. The therapists were great but the company isn't responsive or ethical. They…read moreended up dropping my son saying they didn't have a clinician after 3 months of no services and only ONE choice given for scheduling. Talk about client abandonment! Multiple scheduling issues without much communication or effort to make things right. As an educator I would never refer this company to any student, family, or friend. Look elsewhere for better and professional businesses.

Both of my daughters went to School of imagination for preschool. They were lucky enough to both…read morehave Miss Corynn and miss ka'tia as teachers. My daughter's absolutely loved the teachers here, and my eldest daughter was obsessed with Miss Charlene. They genuinely cared for my children and they learned a lot of skills while going to school here. My eldest daughter did speech therapy here as well, and it was beneficial to her development.

This school is incredible. Every single person I have encountered is kind, hard working and…read moregenuinely invested in helping our children succeed. I feel so lucky to be a part of this supportive and caring community.

We started at LF April 2022. My son's current therapist is Eric, sometimes Cina when Eric's out…read more They both beyond awesome! We started with parenting training for 1st 3 sections to learn reflux massage, and move to 1:1. I can see my kid's focus has improved significantly after 5 weeks in. On top of that, they also do regular OT but goes much deeper in terms of working with some behaviors as well. We also go to two other OT offices besides LF. What makes the big difference is they really care! Eric is very good at communicating what he and my son is working, how he did it, and what progress he has made at every section. Eric's good at setting up realistic goals and measures it closely. His communication,patience, on top of his OT skills made a big difference for us to learn about our son's sensory needs and how to handle them. LF is outa network for us. It's not cheap, but you won't need to waste time to go anywhere. They really know what they are doing with our kid. Highly recommended.

If your child or someone you know is Looking for speech, OT or feeding services this is the place!…read moreEverything is just perfect. Really. We have been going for over a year and couldn't be happier with their services. Kim at the front desk is just simply amazing. She is accommodating with schedules, she helps with ANY questions you have and is there to help you along the way. Joan, billing and insurance extraordinaire! We had a unique situation and she was so knowledgeable and helped us work it out. Ms Cina did our intake and evaluation and some of our initial therapy sessions. Her expertise and experience is admirable. The way she connects with the kids too is just something else. Ms Shruti was our therapist for our treatment and we have such great love for her. She is kind and patient. She listens and helps reach goals. She is creative with her treatment plan which helped keep my son engaged. Thank you learning fountain. So grateful.

I came here with my son for a special event. The place is spacious and there were a lot very unique…read morelarge scale toys for children to play with along with many helpful staff members. There are many developmental toys and activities which the children had a blast exploring. The space was very clean and well organized! I saw the staff actively tidying the space, assisting with the different payment features, and engaging the children. They offer memberships, as well host private events and various therapies that are held on site. It's a one stop shop. Their memberships can be covered by the Regional Center or funded through Self Determination program, but of course, you can pay of pocket. The owner Lindsay is extremely knowledgeable and helpful! This San Ramon location is their first location, but have since expanded to two more sites in Berkeley and Belmont. They also have tables for parents to have a break or work at which is very thoughtful. When I went also had a smaller tot area as well as an inclusive, larger space for all. Overall, this is a wonderful facility that fosters inclusion and a welcome addition to the area.

Passionate, involved staff who are invested in child development education and practice respectful…read moreparenting practices. The environment is safe, not overstimulating and well planned out and organized based on the type of play. It offers quiet/calm corners and ample seating for adults. Snack areas are well maintained and complementary water and sink access for dishes. The staff do their best to get to know you and your children and their fees are very reasonably priced. They also offer members only events and classes which is great. We appreciate how flexible their membership structure is for daily sign ups on sessions. It's especially inclusive for us neurodivergent folk while providing a fun, safe space for all. We've been coming here since my 4 year old was 7 months old, SPL is our second home!

We have been taking our Autistic son to Therapy at Play for over a year now for speech and OT…read moreservices. We worked with three Speech Therapist prior to meeting Paige Branson at Therapy at Play and she has been amazing. She took the time to build a strong rapport with our son; built on trust and respect which has proven to be invaluable. Our son was only three years old when he started seeing Paige and had very little speech, now he's a little chatterbox. We also receive OT services with Yalda Yekta. She has been helping our son build muscle strength in his hands as well as coordination, both of which impede his ability to dress himself and impact his fine motor skills. Yalda has been very enduring and patient with our son, which when coupled with her professional acumen, have established the necessary foundation for measured success in the pursuit of achieving the intended objectives. Our son loves working with both ladies and always comes out of session smiling and excited. As a parent it is incredibly reassuring that your child is happy and enjoying their therapies especially because the services are so instrumental in their growth and development. On a separate note. I feel compelled to share our experience with Therapy at Play during the Covid Pandemic. Prior to this time, parents were allowed to enter the building and wait in the waiting room and even attend therapy sessions if needed. As a result of the pandemic, safety measures were put into place before reopening for in person sessions which included: mask wearing, temperature checks, sanitizing hands, therapists wore masks, shields and scrubs, there was also no waiting in the lobby. I admit I was nervous about leaving our son alone, because he has a hard time transitioning and didn't have the words to express his feelings but the team was very patient with him and talked him through the process. Attending therapy alone was a big accomplishment for him because he was accustomed to having me with him. In a way the pandemic was helpful in breaking this habit. Additionally, when Therapy at Play was not open for in person sessions, our son received both Speech and OT virtually through a secure platform. Yelda sent me emails prior to session letting me know what supplies would be needed for therapy like scissors, paper, play dough, sand, etc. Paige really honed in on our son's favorite topics like dinosaurs and robots to keep speech engaging. I think it's important I add that our son struggled with virtual sessions but that was not because of a lack of effort on the part of Therapy at Play. Our son did not like the concept and as soon as Therapy at Play was able to reopen our son was one of the first to return. They knew how important it was for him to have in person therapies. He is back receiving in person therapies and thriving.

We've had a very positive experience with Speech Therapy, OT, and the Social Play program. The…read morestaff is consistently kind, patient, and supportive. After attending for about two years, OT services were successfully completed, and speech therapy has led to significant improvement. We've seen great growth in communication and confidence over time. We truly appreciate the care and dedication of the entire team and highly recommend their services.

I want to start by highly recommending The Goddard School, San Ramon and sharing our experience…read more I'd give more stars if that were an option! Moving from another city with a young child was a big step for us. It felt overwhelming, but we were comforted by Anju, the owner of The Goddard School. She was incredibly kind and patient, understanding our family's needs. The transition was made so seamless and welcoming for us. Right from the beginning, even before our child started school, Anju made sure we had all necessary documents, giving us ample time and accommodating our busy schedule. About the school and its activities: The team is fantastic, and the teachers are well-educated. There are tons of activities, all following a curriculum-oriented approach. We receive daily updates on books read (in case we want to share them at home), songs sung, circle time, outdoor play, and fun indoor activities when the weather doesn't allow outside time. Activities range widely--baking bread, painting, dancing, creative play, and so much more. With these daily updates, we feel connected and well-informed about our child's day. This school is a very happy place filled with positive reinforcements and encouragement, and our daughter had a wonderful time here. We will miss the school and only wish we didn't live so far away. Hence, I highly recommend this school for any parent looking for a supportive environment that promotes overall development for their child. Thank you so much, Anju and the entire team! And a special thanks for Andrea and Vaidehi (Class teachers of Parrots)!!

Both of my kids went to Goddard. They were ready for kindergarten and transitioned well. The…read moreteachers are warm and attentive. The staff especially Ms. Ingrid are incredibly approachable and responsive to feedback. Highly recommend!!

I have been bringing my daughter to La Petite since she was 6 months old! I am really grateful for…read morethe fantastic care from the teachers with so much skill and patience through the years. My daughter learnt a lot and excelled in all that she did from the teachers. When she started pre kindergarten there, the pre-k teachers were very helpful in teaching her. My daughter was eager to learn from them, which was great! I was surprised that she was able to learn so quickly! The way the teachers teach the kids there really prepared them well for kindergarten! :) Overall, La Petite is really good daycare/ school that my daughter and I will miss since she's starting kindergarten soon! Highly recommended!! :) Thank you, everyone for everything!!

We toured La Petite Academy in San Ramon back in August 2025 while looking for a preschool for our…read moredaughter, Amber. From the very beginning, the staff -- especially Ms. Mamta -- really stood out to us. Everyone was incredibly warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring. Since this was going to be Amber's first experience in a school setting, it was very important for us to feel comfortable, and the teachers immediately gave us that confidence. Now, six months into our journey with La Petite, we truly couldn't be happier with our decision. Amber is thriving and learning so much from the curriculum. One of the biggest changes we've noticed is in her English speaking skills. Since we prioritized speaking our home language at home, it's been amazing to see how much her confidence and communication in English have grown. What stands out most is how caring the teachers are with the children. During nap time, I've seen teachers gently comforting the kids and patting them to sleep, which really shows how nurturing they are. A special thank you to Ms. Ronika, Ms. Monica, Ms. Veeda, Ms. Manju, Ms. May, and Ms. Deanna for being so kind, patient, and attentive with Amber. It truly means a lot to us as parents. I would highly recommend La Petite Academy to any family looking to begin their preschool or daycare journey in a warm, supportive environment.

Genius Kids Club, Danville clearly cares about children's (educational and emotional) growth. My…read moreson attends the before and after school Kindergarten program and let me tell you this....it's always a good indication that a child is happy at school when he/she wants to stay longer at pickup time! My son loves and is obsessed with sharks. The teachers go out of their way to print sharks for coloring and to find shark books for reading. My son's reading, writing, and basic oral communication have improved dramatically. We are grateful for the teacher's weekly updates. From reading the updates, it's obvious that the teachers take great care in educating and improving our son's skills. Although it is at an additional monthly cost, I'm so glad GK offers drop offs and pickups to and from local elementary schools. Before deciding on GK Danville, we had visited SEVERAL local centers that offer before/after school care. Some of them were small, tightly packed, messy, worn out, and unprofessional. Danville is owned by the same owner as the smaller campus in San Ramon (Bollinger Canyon). The Danville campus is also the largest we've seen between both Dublin and San Ramon franchises. They have a nice selection of books (which my son was instantly drawn towards). The facility and furniture are clean and modern. You don't feel the children are jam packed in there like sardines. Danville campus is a bit out of the way for our daily commute but we are extremely happy with our final choice. One thing I wished GK had was an outdoors play area. Granted, this is an educational facility and not a daycare. However, I believe children can greatly benefit from more outdoors play. Having said that, they do offer excursions on occasion. They've had trips to local parks, bowling alley, movies, museums, baseball game, etc. We are really looking forward to their summer program! Oh and I would have loved it if they offered a few more enrichment courses like arts, music, and Chinese (Only because I'm Chinese and in my ideal world, GK can be our one-stop-shop ;)) A few big shout-outs to some of their awesome educators: Ms Hannah (K teacher, now Director)- What a natural. You know she loves and cares for her students. Her methods are unconventional yet innovative. She has a clear understanding of what a child needs to excel and to be the best of themselves. Mr Brandon (who had unfortunately left for further education) - Also amazing. My son totally misses him and his fun rides to and from school. We can only hope he might come back again! I've seen him teach and he always made it fun and interesting for his students. Ms Linda (who had also unfortunately left in pursuit of her own business) - She will also be greatly missed! Another caring and loving teacher who did an excellent job managing the school. Mr Mandeep (quirky and fun owner) - Super friendly and easy to talk to. He occasionally brings their pet dog to school which the kids LOVE. He invests in these kids and obviously care for them. My daughter who turned 4 recently can't wait to join her brother and attend GK Danville. Keep up the amazing work guys! We are proud to be a part of GK Danville family!!

We had an awful experience with our child. I enrolled him for three weeks of summer 2024. Then we…read moreenrolled him for afterschool program. He is a fourth grader. Until third grade, he went to different after school program but this time one of his friend went there so I enrolled him. On month three, they mail me that my son has serious mental health issues and they can not continue. They gave me two weeks notice to withdraw my kid. After one week the director told me my child has behavioral issues that needs to be consulted or treated! Well his school and other afterschool never informed me! I talk to his school teacher and she informed no issues at all. I asked Lauren the director why she didn't inform me during three weeks of summer camp? She told me she wanted but didn't know I was enrolling him for afterschool! That was the answer. My son went to different summer camp before their one. No issues at all. Second month, my son was having nightmares not to go there and this time we set up a meeting. The teachers told us they will take care of his needs. His needs are he wants help of his Russian school of mathematics homework and breaks from their own stressful curriculum. They said Russian math school is their rival so they won't help! They told us they will give him breaks and I told them I am not worried about their curriculum because my son is at the good side of his school so I am not concerned of his education. He never goes afterschool with homework. He finished at school. They told me my son multiple time told them "HE is not a good person. He doesn't have any point of existence." "HE wants to nuke the whole world" "He wants to crashed to the windshield of the car and doesn't want to wear a seatbelt". He did says all out of his frustration of that creepy place. Teachers treated him so bad that he just wants all the negative thoughts. A nine year old having nightmares of a new afterschool means a lot. The director Lauren didn't inform me any of those when happened. She mailed me with a date of withdrawal which is against California licensing. I informed my son's teacher. She was surprised the way they address his behavioral issues because none of those happening at school. I withdraw him right away and put him to another facility. Asked for what teachers thinking about him after two months. The teachers answer was "He is a nice addition to their classroom". So this management and director doesn't know and doesn't care about children. They wants your money and specific children. The children who will sit down on a space until parents will pick up. Children wants some moving will be addressed as a behavioral issue child when no one else before informed parents. They pushed my son to act crazy and put a notice of withdrawal because they have lots of waitlist of children who are quite and can sit on a space for three to four hours. Others will get a withdrawal notice after one or two weeks. Business will run fast too.