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    Phillips Brooks School

    4.2 (12 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    An elementary school that couldn't be better! Superb leadership and teachers, outstanding curriculum. Small class sizes.

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    Wonderful school! Good teachers, a nice supporting community! The kids love it, they say it is fun!!!

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    Sharmila Montessori House of Children

    Sharmila Montessori House of Children

    4.9(36 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Our daughter has been attending Sharmila's for years, with our son recently joining. The kids…read moreabsolutely love their time there and I cannot recommend it enough. The teachers are so caring and thoughtful. The environment at the program has nurtured our daughter from a very shy beginning to the BIG personality she is today. As much as it pains me to see them both grow up, the amount they learn at Sharmila's continues to astound me. Not solely reading and math skills, but social maturity and a general sense of imagination/adventure. The picture days and art projects will also melt your heart. We are so happy with our experience.

    Our daughter attended this Montessori program for two wonderful years, and we're so grateful for…read morethe experience. She transitioned smoothly from being at home to a structured environment, thanks to a team of kind, loving teachers who clearly enjoy what they do. The director thoughtfully curates a staff that leads with joy, gentle guidance, and genuine care. We were amazed by our daughter's growth--she developed strong fine motor, early math, and reading skills, and truly thrived in the Montessori approach, even starting at just 2 years old. The school offers regular chances for parents to see the children in action, which made us feel more connected to her learning journey. The events showcasing their songs and artwork were always a highlight. The facilities are clean, warm, and well-maintained, creating a welcoming space for the kids. Our only wish is for a stronger emphasis on building community among families--but this is a small note in an otherwise enriching and joyful experience.

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    Safari Kid - Menlo Park - Halloween party 2024

    Safari Kid - Menlo Park

    4.9(34 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    We've had a wonderful experience at Safari Kid Menlo Park. Our daughter has truly blossomed into a…read morehappy, confident child during her time here. Sandhya has always been responsive and helpful with any questions we've had. Teachers Stephanie and Bev are caring, attentive, and consistently engage the children with a variety of fun and educational STEAM activities. We especially appreciate how Teacher Stephanie shares thoughtful updates about our daughter's behavior and offers practical suggestions to support her growth at home as well.

    This has been the best decision having our 4 year old son attend Safari Kids at the Menlo Park…read morelocation. The teachers have surpassed our expectations on all levels. Structure, student and parent support and endless passion for developing children. We had an instant connection with the director Sandhya and trusted her experience, knowledge and guidance upon our first meeting to assess whether this would be a good fit for our son. The teachers have followed suite, having such a strong and dependable sense for understanding a Child's needs. Our sons current teacher, Stephanie, has shown an exceptional level of attention to our sons developmental stages, providing advice and updates each day that not only help our sons growth but my husband and I as parents. We've also appreciated the structure the teachers have developed around each day to give the kids a fun and supportive routine. There is a healthy focus for integrating academics in everyday lessons which we've seen make such a positive impact on our son just in the last year. I'd also like to add that we think the entire staff have lovely personalities are so such a pleasure to see and interact with on a daily basis. This made us love the school even more. All of this to say, we would highly recommend this school to anyone looking to place their 2-5 year olds! :)

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    Safari Kid - Menlo Park - Art project: crown. Little prince and princess roaming around showing off their crowns.

    Art project: crown. Little prince and princess roaming around showing off their crowns.

    Safari Kid - Menlo Park - Art project: crown. Little prince and princess roaming around showing off their crowns.

    Art project: crown. Little prince and princess roaming around showing off their crowns.

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    Discovery Children's House

    Discovery Children's House

    5.0(9 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    I have toured 20+ preschools and this is definitely the best one. We decided to send my son there…read moreimmediately after touring. My son has stayed there for almost 3 years. Several highlights: 1. The cleanest school. I heard that it's common in preschools that one kid gets sick (e.g., flu), the whole class gets it. This has never happened in Discovery (amazing, right?). During this very special school year 2020-2021, there was no COVID case found in this school. 2. The teachers use Positive Discipline to educate kids. They even gave a lecture to parents about it! This is the only preschool that I know which truly does this... (Many teachers in other preschools do not even know Positive Discipline.) 3. This is a true Montessori school, but my son is doing great academically in terms of math, phonics etc. He is super happy every day there. Drawbacks of this school: The teachers focus too much on caring the kids that they may not reply to emails or phone calls quickly. If you are interested, please just walk to their door and talk to them. And this becomes dramatically different after your kid is enrolled: whenever you have any questions regarding to your kid's development, just give them a phone call and they usually respond within 1 day, giving you awesome suggestions (often following Positive Discipline). They just care too much about kids' education, rather than advertising... If you have any questions about this school, please do not hesitate to message me and I am more than happy to help.

    Discovery is an excellent school. My both kids attended here (one is still there) and my daughter…read morewas reading Harry Potter in Kindergarten thanks to Bonnie and the other teachers at Discovery. It is Montessori style and has a very diverse student and teacher population, which we loved. While my kids are doing very well academically due to the school, it wasn't a very "academic" environment. They teach things in a fun way using Montessori and have plenty of enrichment activities - art, music, Mandarin, etc. We have recommended 5+ families to the school that have all loved it. We even know two families who left and then came back within a year after realizing this is the best preschool in the Bay Area!

    Menlo Atherton Cooperative Nursery School - Bubble Prints!

    Menlo Atherton Cooperative Nursery School

    4.7(51 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Before we started here I mentioned to a parent I met at a playground where we were starting…read morepreschool. We were in southern CA at the time. He immediately knew the school and said it was the best preschool in California. Turns out he does education certification for the state and analyzes preschool effectiveness for students and communities. He had visited the MACooP on several occasions. This place is wonderful! Our child's teacher is incredible, super knowledgeable, up to date with best practices, so talented and very experienced. The amount they do with these kids every day is amazing, there is always something new to explore. Very glad we gave this a try even though I was very nervous about the time commitment for parents with all the extra meetings. It is intense for sure but that intensity also comes we a deep cultural value of taking care of each other. Everyday I see parents helping each other make it through, and not just the parents who are besties or belong to the same economic bracket. Everyone helps everyone.

    The Co-Op is a magical place! We started looking at and applying to preschools before our son was…read moreeven born. I went on many tours and applied to many schools, but after a lot of debate, we chose the Co-Op. It was the best decision we could have made. Our son loves going to school! While many schools call themselves play-based, the Co-Op truly is. The kids get to come in and play for 2.5 hours, choosing their own adventure from a wide variety of options. They can choose to play indoors or outdoors, no matter what the weather. The teachers are incredibly caring and really value letting kids be kids for as long as possible. The director, Teacher Kristy, does such an incredible job of advocating for the kids and staying true to the principles of a play-based philosophy. While I had concerns about the level of parental commitment, it has been one of my favorite parts of the school. Getting to watch my son in the classroom and form a close-knit community with other parents has been such a gift. Now, I can't imaging going to a school where that wouldn't be part of the routine. The parental education classes have also been so helpful. You come together with with other parents to learn from each other and support each other in the journey of parenting.

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    Let's go fly a kite!

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    Flaxseed and dried peas! A feast for the senses!

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    Palo Alto Montessori School - untitled

    Palo Alto Montessori School

    4.9(57 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    42 years in business
    Certified professionals

    We've had a wonderful experience with PAMS. The teachers and staff are incredibly caring,…read moreattentive, and thoughtful in how they support each child. The biggest change we've seen is in our daughter's social and emotional development. She has become more confident, expressive, and comfortable interacting with others, and we are so proud of the progress she's made. It's clear that this growth comes from the school's well-designed curriculum, patient guidance, and nurturing environment. We're truly grateful to Dinesh and the entire team for the dedication they bring every day. We would highly recommend this school to any family looking for a warm and supportive place for their child.

    My son started at PAMS when he was 3.5, and we elected to keep him there until he started…read morekindergarten. PAMS is not the school for you if you want daily photo updates, lots of field trips, fancy holiday events or rote learning. Instead, it has an unpretentious emphasis on seeing each child for who they are and helping them grow. I believe this is largely due to the Director, Dinesh, who is one of those magical beings capable of getting small humans to listen to him without ever raising his voice. I can attest to the fact that the feedback he gives during parent teacher conferences is unique to each child, and that he genuinely has a good grasp of their personalities and needs. He also believes firmly in letting little kids be little kids, meaning lots of play and not too much anxiety or hovering. The children are encouraged but not forced to explore academically, meaning that some kids will be doing multiplication, spelling words and counting into the thousands, but only if they seem inclined and interested. There IS an emphasis on social interaction, which was perfect for my pandemic child. He really grew in his social confidence over his 2+ years at PAMS, and I must say, as a parent, I adore the families we met here. My second is still too young for PAMS but will be heading there once he is qualified! I know that just like his brother, he will be in good hands.

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