I have just read Michele S. review of Teacher Rose, and am shocked! Both of my daughters have gone…read moreto kids by the sea.... my oldest has graduated from preschool and is now in 1st grade. Teacher Rose is such a passionate person about education and her expertise for this age group is amazing. My oldest daughter Julia was so prepared for Kindergarten both academically and socially, that we really only had to concentrate on dealing with our new schedule. She is a warm, wonderful teacher, and I'm sorry that Michele S. did not experience that, but I think thats a unique case, as teacher Rose is phenomenal and a gift to my have in our lives!

We've been at KBTS since June of last year and I cannot recommend it enough. If you are on the…read morecoast and are looking for a fun, art-filled, play-based learning preschool, than look no farther. Teacher Rose is an amazing, supportive, encouraging and loving soul that we are so lucky to have found. She teaches the kids to be kind and gentle to one another. She shows them how to be creative in their own ways. She teaches them respect, gratitude, how to be brave, how to be strong and to love themselves. These are the exact traits I wish to bestow upon my daughters, so help from another area of their lives is a blessing. Stop searching, you've found your school.

I'm a former Woo Kid who went to Wilkinson School aka "Woo School" from 2005-2008, and Woo School…read moreisn't good, it's great!! I loved all the extra curricular stuff they have from egg drop, to the Intensive Studies Trip, Woo School is truly Amazing, and Mr. Edward "Woo" Wilkinson is amazing too!!

Our children go to Wilkinson and they are thriving. Best…read moreteachers, beautiful view on the ocean, and even though the school is cozy, there are so many outdoor experiences (hikes, beach walks) and they work and perform (all kids do) on 2 fabulous school performances a year: a winter concert and a musical.

Our 6 year old son attended several weeks of summer camp at CCP in el Granada and HMB and he loved…read moreaboaolutely loved the activities, sports and companionship with new friends. His first week started with Lego camp where the kids got training from an experienced outside crew followed by individual building of a city with the CCP crew after lunch led by Allison and Mary who are such wonderful people. Sports camp including soccer and golf camps were led by David who is a fabulous educator for kids this age. Thank you CCP !!

My son has been participating in the CCP program for several years now, both at El Granada as well…read moreas the Hatch location and it has been consistently terrific. It's such a great blend of structured time and play, and he also has built-in friends to play with in the afternoon between school and coming home. The staff is wonderful, and always have fun things planned, plus they help him with his homework every day when he needs it. I feel good about him being there and know that he is safe and cared for in a stimulating and fun environment. He just loves it, which is half the battle! It's a great, affordable way to provide quality childcare.

We absolutely love this preschool! The staff is caring, professional, and truly dedicated to…read morecreating a loving and nurturing environment. My kids come home every day having learned something new and are always excited to go back. As a full-time working parent, it gives me so much peace of mind knowing my children are in such wonderful hands. The fact that meals are provided is an added bonus and makes life so much easier. I couldn't imagine a better place for my kids!

My daughter has been doing aftercare at Big Bird since she was in Kindergarten she is a rising 4th…read moregrader. She loves it! It has been amazing as they provide transportation from school to Big Bird which is a huge help. During the school year the teachers help with homework so by the time we get home her homework is done and the evening isn't spent catching up. The environment is warm and comfortable and they focus on social emotional skills not just academics which is a value very important to me.

We have been taking classes her for 3 years. Great place for kids to get energy out and improve…read moremotor skills. About to transition to the older kid classes that focus more on technique and gymnastics skills. Staff is great and thy are super flexible working with our schedule.

Great space! The instructors are energetic and welcoming. They have a very fair make-up policy by…read moreproviding tokens that do not expire. The summer camps are excellent as well with hiking and some outdoor time outside of the gym.

My daughter attended Foster City Preschool from February - August of 2022 until she was able to…read moreenroll in SMFCSD preschool. She LOVED it and learned so much! By the end of her time, she was able to write her name, perform with her class in front of an audience of parents and families, and was just overall confident and happy. She adored her teachers and did so many great art projects. It honestly made our transition to a new school harder, because she missed her old school so much. Additionally, I took great comfort in the steps they took to keep our kids safe when COVID was so uncertain and the restrictions were ever-changing. Plus, the catered lunch/snack each day and the extended hours were AMAZING for us as busy working parents. Full disclosure, this is an "old school" place which was an adjustment for us -- so many of my friends receive texts, photos, videos, and multiple updates throughout the day from their kids' care providers. At Foster City Preschool, they welcome phone calls from parents, but the only real updates you get are handwritten on the bulletin board each day by the teachers. This was difficult at the beginning when she couldn't communicate what she did each day, but as she got more comfortable, older, and more verbal, it was pretty fun matching the teachers' letters to her own accounts of the day! Overall we recommend Foster City Preschool and plan to send our younger daughter here before SMFCSD as well.

Our son went here for 2 years before leaving for TK at 4 years old. The decor of the classrooms is…read morevery warm and welcoming. The teacher in the classroom for 2 year olds loves what she does and it shows. Our son absolutely adored her. He is 5 now and if I mention Teacher Leti he instantly lights up. Jan and Betty are not only very nice ladies, but they run the school like a well-oiled machine. Anytime we had a concern we felt heard and either a rational explanation was provided or a resolution was put in place. By the time our son left FC Preschool, he had learned so much. He knew his ABCs, colors, shapes, had great socialization skills and could count very well. He is now half the year through TK and is thriving. Thank you FC Preschool for all you do!

Coastside Hope is in breach of trust law, contract law, and common law, as of last week. Without…read moreexposing the details of the case, my review is to help EVERYONE behind our experience, so that you are not harmed as we were, as well as you don't fund a non-profit that initiates harm to the client, or anyone else involved. If you donate to Coastside Hope, you are funding a 501c3, non-profit that is NOT following Statutes at Large per Congress. NO ONE is above the Law, and non-profits who initiate harm to their clients, and anyone else involved, lose their backing of the United States and the People. Corporations are NOT greater than the People.

We feel so lucky to have found Little Builders Daycare. Our daughter has been attending since she…read morewas 18 months old, and over the past 10 months, we've seen her grow and thrive in so many ways. Andy, Amy, Katelyn and Andrew do such a thoughtful job creating age-appropriate activities that keep the kids engaged, learning, and having fun. We're always impressed by the creativity they bring to each day (all of the art projects, sensory play, storytime and lots of music) . We love getting the daily photo updates. It's clear she feels safe, happy, and loved there, and we're so grateful to have this nurturing little gem in our neighborhood.

My son (age 2) has been enrolled in Little Builders since he was 18 months and we continue to have…read morea positive experience at the school! It is a happy, safe place he loves to go to every day. All the teachers and staff are friendly and great with the kids. Highlights of the school include: Small teacher to student ratio; also the students form a tight bond with the small class. Great outdoor play space, lunch and snacks are provided and included with tuition. I'm also impressed with what my son has learned at age 2 has learned Spanish and knows all his colors and and animals and starting to learn numbers and letters in both English and Spanish.

We love Happy Campers so much! Our two sons have both been enrolled here, and we could not be…read morehappier with our choice. We have seen them both develop their social skills, and learn all of the basics that will set them up for success in elementary school. Our older son graduated last year and is now in Kindergarten at our local school. We can see how invaluable the foundational skills from Happy Campers have been, and we are immensely grateful for that. I would say the one big thing that sets Happy Campers apart from other preschools/daycares are the amazing teachers. They are all so patient and kind and caring, and they create a happy and supportive environment for all the kids. As a parent, of course I love my kids, but I really feel that their teachers do too. If you are looking for a place where your kid will feel loved, and you as a family will feel like you are part of a community, then Happy Campers is the place for you!

We have been at Happy Campers at the Carlmont location (carlmont hs) for just over a year. They…read morehave two more locations in San Carlos. My son was 17 months when he started and is now 2.5. Initially we chose it because it's close to our house, took kids under 2 (they go as young as 3 months), and had spots open. Also, they don't let allergens in like nuts, seafood, and eggs. My son has a good amount of allergies so that was comforting. Price is average. I feel like our experience has been pretty much par the course for daycare. My son got sick (and us) all the time, cried for months and months at drop off, etc. I say this bc it was certainly hard for us, took some learnings, adjustments, and time to ultimately become comfortable. And, I think that would have been the case anywhere we would have chosen. Overall, I think it's a good environment for my kid. I like the teachers here, they're kind and good with communication. I appreciate their efforts and they care about my son. He also seems to enjoy playing with his classmates and is overall quite happy and engaged with the activities provided (art, story time, outside play 2x). I also think he learns a good amount and that maybe he could have only learned there because of some of those good old fashioned group norms. I also like the app they use called Brightwheel in which they share updates and pictures/videos of your kids' day. And, you can communicate in real time with the teachers which is a big plus. I think they also utilize the curriculum from Brightwheel. They offer parental involvement opportunities with the kids like doing Mystery Reader which is fun and rewarding. The only feedback I would suggest is that it would be nice if they had some sort of opt in parent directory. It feels like there is a bit of overkill with privacy which is appreciated, however I think may impede some of the joy in building community.