My daughter has been attending BALA for years and I can't recommend it enough. It's such a good…read morebalance of education, fun and hands on experiences. I think Ms. Keli puts together a great program with community based programming and does such thoughtful things for holidays and celebration. She's extremely responsive and caring. The teachers she has had have been wonderful. Ms. Julie is such a really brought out the confidence in my daughter and Ms. Sophia continues to help her grow and express herself. They make the after school experience fun with more that just educational programs and help with homework (which I love). I'm so glad we found this place!!

This is an very nice after school program it has friendly staff,nice kids and clean space for a…read morechild lot's of work time plus mandarin classes I do recommend you do try it out I hope you have fun

Jennifer is a very intellectually stimulating tutor that goes above and beyond tutoring your child…read more A notable difference is that she truly cares about your child and their overall well-being rather than passing the minutes doing your child's work for them just for a quick buck. When I was younger, I used to HAAAAATE getting tutored. However, seeing Jennifer tutor a younger cousin of mine was a great experience. Her knowledge definitely demonstrates her years serving as a public and private school teacher and is coupled with an understanding of how to deal with your child's personality. My little cousin is notorious for acting out, but her calm demeanor and bright personality definitely made him feel like he was talking with a friend and not someone above him. She never once made him feel inadequate, but rather taught him a better way of approaching difficult homework questions or problems. Best of all, he was HAPPY when he when their session was done. She's honestly helps him out a lot, and I wish she was around when I was a child (thanks a lot, KUMON).

Jennifer tutors my son. We heard about her turoring through a family friend. We enjoy our time with…read moreher. She is professional and personable. I like the fact that she is always prepared and easy to work with. She answers her emails quickly and tells me everything they did. I recommend this tutor!

We feel so lucky to have found FSM Montessori. Both of our children attended FSM for preschool and…read morehave absolutely thrived. They not only learned so much academically but also grew socially, emotionally, and independently thanks to the nurturing and thoughtful environment. Mrs. Rehmane and Ms. Carla are exceptional educators. Their kindness, patience, and genuine love for the children shine through every day. They really see and respect each child as an individual, and it shows in the confidence and joy our kids brought home from school. The school itself is always clean, safe, and calm, and it's clear that FSM follows a true Montessori approach--encouraging independence, curiosity, and hands-on learning. The quality of education is simply outstanding, and we couldn't have asked for a better foundation for our children. FSM Montessori has been such a gift to our family. We're so grateful for the experience and can't recommend it highly enough to other families in the area.

Our family absolutely loves FSM Montessori School. Both of our children attended for over a year…read morebefore their kindergarten. We couldn't have imagined a better experience for either of them. Before FSM, our kids went to a play-based preschool where they were often bored and unchallenged. Especially our son was craving real learning and engagement. From the moment he started at FSM, we saw a complete transformation--he became full of excitement, curiosity, and joy for learning. He made truly wonderful friends and came home every day excited about what he discovered and determined to continue working on it saying "I don't want to forget what I learned today Daddy!" And all of this is thanks to the incredible Mrs. Rehmane, who is honestly the best teacher I have ever met in my life--from perspectives both as a student and as a parent. She has a true gift for understanding each child's unique strengths and nurturing their potential. She discovered so many talents in our son that we didn't even know he had. What truly stands out about FSM is the lasting care and connection. Even after our children graduated, Mrs. Rehmane has continued to check in on them, invite us to visit, and show genuine interest in their growth, how they're doing. That kind of continued dedication and kindness is so rare, and we're deeply grateful for it. Thank you, Ms. Carla for visiting us in the morning to cheer our kids on their first day at Kindergarten! FSM Montessori is not just a school--it's a community built on love, learning, and genuine care for each child. We feel incredibly lucky to have found it, and we can't recommend it highly enough to any family looking for a truly exceptional school where kids find the joy of learning, caring for each other, and just being amazing.

This is a phenomenal school and hidden gem. Between our 3 children, we have experienced 3…read morepreschools and Trinity is, by far, exceptional in every way. My youngest daughter came here 1 year before starting kindergarten. She was at another daycare and I was concerned she was behind academically (compared to where her brothers were at her age), especially having a late summer birthday. She also had some issues with asserting herself. My goals were helping her to learn the basics so she was prepared for kindergarten and being in a positive and nurturing environment so she could gain confidence and become her own person. She achieved both at Trinity. In less than a year, she not only recognizes numbers and letters, but she is starting to read. More importantly, she is in a very positive and warm environment which has allowed her to not only come out of her shell, but have many relationships with lots of friends and classmates. To our surprise, she's blossomed into a social butterfly! What makes the difference is that the teachers love teaching. They are happy and it shows and creates the amazing environment at Trinity. Ms Jam is an exceptional director who not only organizes the most creative events (field trips and on-site activities), but she understands learning and how to build a program and foster an environment that allows each child to thrive. The parents are down to earth and centered. That also makes a big difference. The children are kind and they learn kindness. This is a very special place.

My daughter started at Trinity right when she turned 2yrs old. At the time she was almost done…read morewith her potty training, but they still accepted her, which was awesome! This school goes above and beyond to educate your little one with full exposure to so many classroom activities, local field trips, and 3rd party vendor events like petting zoo, bubble foam fest, etc! When my daughter was old enough, I looked into our district elementary school for TK. I applied and almost transferred her to TK. But I'm so glad I didn't! From the TK open house that I went to and observed, it was more like a daycare center and nothing like what Trinity provide for my child. What do Trinity provide? Well, let me tell you this... my daughter is now 5 years old and she only has a few more months left at Trinity before you graduate and attend kindergarten. My daughter is reading Magical Tree House chapter books with ease (she's on book 2 now). She is doing 3 column math arithmetic! She can confidently count in Spanish and a few other Spanish words. She's currently in the older class and they have 7 or 8 teachers for classroom size of 25 students. They are flexible in late pick up because they understand traffic happens. Class schedule is from 8am to 5:30pm.

Erin has been running a Spanish afterschool class at our school for many years. This year my…read moredaughter was in kindergarten and had the opportunity to take Erin's class, and it is so amazing! She has not only learned far more than I imagined possible in just the 1 hour / week class, she also has a huge interest in Spanish now which is such a credit to Erin's teaching style and her ability to inspire a passion for learning. We have multiple Spanish books at home that I've tried to get my daughter interested in in the past to no avail. After taking Erin's class, my daughter grabbed the Spanish book off the shelf and asked if we could start learning it. Five stars for sure; if you get a chance to work with Erin, take it!

Erin is absolutely wonderful to work with. I have a teenaged foster daughter who is very bright but…read moreeasily discouraged and overwhelmed. Erin was so kind and so cool with her. I am beyond impressed with Erin's gift for working with kids.

ELA is truly a hidden gem -- I only wish I had found them sooner! Finding a preschool with caring…read moreteachers and a clean, nurturing environment is not easy, especially for my son who has speech delays. I'm so thankful for the director, Ms. Veronica. To be honest, I had some doubts at first when I spoke with her and thought it might be just another preschool, but after she gave me a tour, I immediately felt confident that this was the right place for my son. What really amazed me was how happy he was on his first day -- he ran right in without any tears! Now, he looks forward to going to school every day, and I no longer hear him cry, "No school!" Ms. Veronica has truly given me confidence that my son will be ready for kindergarten at their sister school, Hilldale. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers at ELA for creating such a positive and caring environment!

My son love this school and she enjoys reading and paying with the teacher look forward to going to…read moreschool and he now potty train too

I toured CCP with Ms. Keli after touring six other preschools/daycares in the area and ultimately…read moredecided to send my son here the following summer. I can't say enough about our experience here and how much my son grew within months of joining. School facilities - CCP facilities is a bit smaller than some of the other mega-centers I've visited, but it is a more intimate and cozy setting for the kids to spend time with one another. They really make good use of the space they do have and I found it to be beneficial as students are moved between classes because they still have time together across the different age groups. Teachers - All of the teachers at CCP have been incredible and seem to genuinely care for the students and families. My interactions with them are consistently positive from morning drop offs, through the school app, and during pick-ups. The teachers are super responsive to questions and help put my mind at ease. Any questions I raise are usually addressed right away. They also send a bunch of updates and pictures/videos throughout the day and that has been one of the major highlights for me as a first time mom and big time overthinker/worrier. Curriculum - My son started CCP at 2 years old and spoke primarily Mandarin at home. I was worried he wouldn't be able to adjust and would have trouble keeping up. This wasn't the case at all. Within the first few months, he was counting, singing, dancing, and went from saying 1 word to randomly spouting full sentences like "I is for Ice Cream!" and "I see the rainbow smiley face over there!", which was super mind-blowing. They also do an amazing job working through and giving the kids words for their emotions as some of the other reviews have mentioned. At one point my son said "I saw so-and-so cry today and it made me sad" and "Mama, dada, aunties, uncles, grandma, grandpa love me, so I'm happy!" - just that kind of association was really amazing to see. Value - The cost of the program was the same or lower than the other schools I toured. As an extra bonus, CCP also offers some extracurriculars through their program like dance and gymnastics. It is incredible that students get exposure to those experiences throughout the year. I didn't expect this review to be this long, but honestly I could keep going on our wonderful experience with CCP! tl/dr: we love it - 10/10 recommend!!

Ms. Keli and her team including Ms. Lily, Ms. Sobia, Ms. Nancy, and Mr. Cameron are superlative in…read moretheir care of the children at CCP. My daughter went to CCP for two years before going to TK and she is still currently ahead of her peers in reading comprehension, writing and math in elementary school. Not only does the academic structure and the method in how they instruct students at CCP prepare children for elementary school, but Ms. Keli and her team recognize that all children learn differently and they genuinely care about the individual development of each child, catering to developing strengths and acknowledging opportunities for growth in all disciplines. My daughter was also potty trained at CCP, which was a huge help at home. Ms. Keli and her colleagues also focus on growing students' social and emotional developmental milestones. For example, my daughter learned how to help other children in preschool, but would also find time to herself in order to charge her social battery. We are pleased in seeing how much my daughter has thrived at CCP that we continue to enroll her in BALA (Bay Area Learning Academy) today, the after-school program for elementary school students. I highly recommend Ms. Keli, her colleagues, and CCP to any parent considering preschool for their child(ren).

Our daughter had the most wonderful experience at Stepping Stones. The teachers created such a…read moresupportive and nurturing environment where she could learn, explore, and truly enjoy herself. She loved doing arts and crafts, listening to stories, and participating in special events like Science Day, visiting the farm, Bubble Week, and Dino Week over the summer. The school is very welcoming and organized, and the playground quickly became one of her favorite places. She made new friends and she adjusted to the school easily. We could see her confidence, curiosity, and joy grow every week. The teachers are kind, patient, and genuinely invested in the kids' happiness and growth. We're so grateful for the creativity, care, and dedication they put into making preschool such a joyful and enriching place.

Stepping Stones Preschool has been a wonderful experience for my family. Both of my children spent…read moretheir early years there with my younger child starting at age 2, and we couldn't have asked for a more nurturing, creative, and caring environment. The teachers provided warmth, encouragement, and thoughtful guidance. From fostering independence and curiosity to building friendships and confidence, Stepping Stone has left such a beautiful mark on our family. Teresa the director has every child's best interest at heart and I appreciate the structure that has been created for the children. My oldest child had an easy transition to kindergarten and has done well socially and academically. The families we have met have also been an additional bonus as it has been meaningful to connect with like minded parents and neighbors.