We feel incredibly lucky to have Ms. Chakraverty as our son's (4th grade teacher). She creates such…read morea warm and welcoming classroom where every child feels seen, understood, and encouraged. What stands out most is how attentive she is to the little details , she truly takes the time to understand each student and bring out their strengths. Since being in her class, my son has improved tremendously, not only academically but also socially and emotionally. His confidence, participation, and love for learning have all grown so much. Ms. Chakraverty has a special ability to motivate her students and get the very best out of them while making learning enjoyable and meaningful. Thank you for your dedication, patience, and care Ms Chakraverty!

My daughter came here for summer school. She really enjoyed school and she adjusted really well to…read moremy surprise. I didn't get photos daily, but I really did like what I was seeing when she did attend Stratford. The teachers communicated with me whenever possible.

We would give Happy Hall 10 stars if possible! From Shelley the director to the front desk, to each…read moreone of the teachers that we had the pleasure to interact, everyone was welcoming, knowledgeable, suuuper loving and supportive! We sent our younger one to Happy Hall back in August, and he had a very smooth transition from a pandemic sheltered baby to a preschooler. The teachers are all very communicative and we had lots of informative feedbacks at the end of the days. Every day when we pick him up he is beaming with smiles. There was even a time when he fell asleep in one of the teacher's arms, and the teacher just snuggled him the whole time :) ​​ ​​Other than the amazing teachers and the loving environment, we highly appreciate the following as well: ​​Lots of age appropriate hands-on arts and crafts projects ​​Yummy and nutritious food - our little one has put on some nice weight in the past three months ​​Outdoor space - you should check out their playgrounds and the village, it's every kid's dream come true :) ​​Social events - well planned events like the Park Day and the Halloween celebrations. It is clear to us how much effort and time they spent to make sure everyone had a blast. ​​ ​​Looking back, I regret not sending our older one here. She has a lot of amazing things to say about her little brother's school, and she gets very excited whenever she visits Happy Hall (still raving about the HH Halloween parade)! ​​ ​​Thank you from the bottom of our hearts - Ms. Shelley, Ms. Monica, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Jocelyn, Ms. Jacky, Ms. Kenya and many more!

Since pulling my son from Happy Halls, he shortly thereafter attended Stratford in San Bruno. This…read morewas THE best decision for him, as well as our family. My youngest son now is extremely happy to attend school, he has learned so much while there, the teachers are extremely genuine and caring, and I receive lots of updates (Happy Halls couldn't do). I today continue to receive lots of pictures (compared to the 3 that I received in 5 weeks at Happy Halls). I simply trust the school he attends now. My experience at Stratford is so different. At Happy Halls, leadership (Rachel) managed to proceed to tell me we simply will not provide more updates / pics of your son. Back then, he wasn't even 3 years old. How unsettling can this be for a parent! Comparing now to back then (over 2 year ago now), I'm so happy we switched out. Based on my experience with the teachers and the leadership team, I CANNOT recommend Happy Halls to any family. Please do your research before sending your child here.

We are now in our second school year at Stratford with our son in the bilingual preschool program…read more The transition from early preschool to preschool program was seamless despite some bumpiness with potty training, however Mr. Jeff and Ms. Stefany have been endlessly supportive with making sure that our son has minimal accidents throughout the day. Our son loves going to school and is always happy to see his classmates and teachers. I really love seeing all of the activities and photos that we are sent on their Procare app daily, and appreciate the effort that Mr. Jeff and Ms. Stefany, as well as all of the other staff, put into caring for the kids everyday. Our son comes home singing new nursery rhymes every other day, and has also picked up new Chinese vocabulary from school, which is exactly what we had hoped for.

Love Love Love Stratford- San Bruno El Camino!! This was my kids 3rd school (4 year old) and this…read moreone fit just right! First school was too lax, no direction, kid did workpapers all day, but couldn't count to 10, so why is he coloring #17?!! Second school was a complete waste of time, teacher didn't have a handle of the class, loud classroom with just too many kids.. just chaos! Third school (Stratford San Bruno) was perfect! Teachers were so nice and patient, gave my kid great direction and he flourished. My kid will come home to tell us all the things he learned about, Planets, Sharks, he's really excited for school. This place is a well oiled machine, for only being open for a few years. I think the principle is a big reason why, she gets involved in every classroom/kids development. Highly recommend! I even got my neighbor to go there... REFERRAL BONUS!! Con: Parking lot is a little tight

Both my kids attended St. Andrew's Preschool and we had a wonderful experience here. We had been at…read moreanother preschool before this and left because we were frustrated by the lack of communication and lack of flexibility from the staff in working with parents to support and nurture kids' individual personalities. At St. Andrews, our experience was completely the opposite. The teachers were always proactive in communicating with us, both the good and not so good, and were always open to trying new things or discussing ways we could partner together to best support the kids and teach them the right skills. While all the staff members get to interact with all the kids at some point, there are assigned teachers to each class that get to know your child very well. I can't say enough good things about Ms. Jackie and Ms. Erin - they are both nurturing yet assertive with the kids and build a very supportive and safe environment for the kids to thrive. Ms. Marisol was amazing throughout our time here. She is always responsive to any questions and invested her time in creating not just a strong school environment, but also a welcoming community environment for the parents. There are several events held throughout the year to invite the families to spend time at the school to have fun with their kids but also get to know other families. In addition to the quality of the education, staff, and experience that you receive here, the facilities here are also big, clean, and well maintained. Making a decision about who will be watching your child during the week is a big one, and I would highly recommend St. Andrew's.

We had such a wonderful experience with this daycare over the summer! The staff was absolutely…read moreamazing, and especially her classroom teacher, Mrs. Jackie, who was so caring, patient, and wonderful with our daughter. We are so thankful for all the love and care she received. We couldn't have asked for a better summer experience! Highly recommend!

I highly recommend Ms Lucille and Crestmoor Montessori Care. We feel so fortunate to have had the…read moreopportunity to send both our kids to this school. Ms Lucille does an extraordinary job and is well known for her high standard of teaching. Assistant teachers are excellent, provide a professional, safe environment and loving care to the students. Their training is top notch and another important thing is you feel comfortable leaving your kids here. Thank you so much and more power to Crestmoor Montessori Care!

If you're looking for a great Montessori program around the San Bruno Area I would highly recommend…read moreCMC. The teachers truly care for the students and it shows in their dedication across the board. Ms. Lucille, founder and owner of the school, provides a nurturing, safe learning environment focused on academics, creativity and fun. Our son attended Crestmoor Montessori Care from 1.5 to 4 years of age. During this time, we have seen our son grow to be a very curious, sweet boy who loves learning, is extremely social and loves music and we have Mc. Lucille and his teachers at CMC to thank for this. In addition, we have seen students from all backgrounds in short periods of time learn how to read and write and do basic math. CMC provides its students with the building blocks to pass academic assessments tests at great private kindergarten and elementary programs around the bay area and thrive academically and socially. Thank you to Ms. Lucille, Mr. Luigi and Ms. Tess!

Excellent environment, clean and nice! Kids have been learning a lot on daily basis in Bilingual,…read moreEnglish & Mandarin. Highly recommended!

Both of my kids attended Parkside Day School, one being there for 1 year and the other being there…read morefor 2.5 years. We recently decided to make a switch in schools as this place was no longer the right fit for our needs, but overall, had a generally positive experience with the school during our tenure here. Positives: * Ms. Tina from the toddler class is amazing. There is no better Head Teacher to work with kids that are entering preschool for the first time, dealing with separation anxiety and lots of big emotions, and also having to learn how to potty train at the same time. Both of my kids loved her and you can tell that she genuinely cares about the children. * The classrooms here are big and well maintained. * The playground is big with lots of equipment for the kids to interact with. * There are plenty of organized parent volunteer events or offsite field trips. * All meals/snacks are included as part of tuition. * You get tons of pictures throughout the day of your little ones. Cons: * The teachers speak little to no English. If you don't speak Mandarin or Cantonese, you have to rely solely on the Assistant Director to translate for you. And things get lost in translation when you are not communicating directly with the teachers that are the ones watching your kids ever day. * As the staff are all Chinese, the cultural philosophies of how kids are cared for lean very much toward an Eastern approach. Many of the kids that attend the school are also from a Chinese background so in general, this can be a good match, but if you identify more with a Western philosophy, as we do, then the values and philosophies don't always align. * There were many teacher changes during our time there, especially in the Rainbow Class, with new teachers and new faces showing up with no communication from the school in who these people were. * Price - you are paying an arm and a leg to send your kid(s) here, especially when you consider the amount of holidays/school closure days there are and having to drop off later than 8:30 and pick up before 4 (unless you pay extra for extended care hours). * Class size - they advertise the class ratios as 1:8, which is reasonable and normal. However, there are actually 4 teachers assigned to each class, meaning you can have up to 32 kids in a class. Having 32 3-5 year olds together at once can be very overwhelming. The reason we pulled our kids out is a mixture of the cons above, but primarily, there was a severe drop in the ball from the staff in communicating some important information about our son to us in a timely manner. This was already unacceptable on its own, but in addition, by the time we were notified of what had been going on, changes in our son's school plan were already being actioned without our input or consent. This led to us losing faith that this school was the best fit for our child's needs. While this was our unfortunate experience, others may very well have a positive experience here, so take my review with a grain of salt. But I do think that the ability to speak the language and/or have an alignment with the Eastern philosophy of how to raise kids will be a major determining factor in the type of experience you have here. We were fortunate to find another academic institution that is much better aligned with our values and philosophies and have a more nurturing environment that meets both of our kids' needs. Our kids are currently thriving in their new school and while I wish our experience at Parkside could have ended differently, I'm grateful for the time that we spent there and for the good times that we did have.

After writing my original review in 2023, I felt compelled to come back and share an…read moreupdate--because our appreciation for Marcy has only grown. Both of our girls have now been with Marcy back-to-back since 2021 (our older daughter started at ~13 months, and our younger started at only 9 months), and it's hard to put into words how much her care has meant to our family. The small, family-care setting and great adult-to-child ratio made such a difference--our kids weren't just "watched," they were truly seen, loved, and supported in a way that's foundational for their early emotional development. Over the years, Marcy has been incredibly flexible and present through so many phases--potty training, schedule changes, expanding our family, and the occasional odd hours that real life throws at you. She's also consistently responsive and reachable over text, which made me feel supported and like we had a true partner outside the home. On a personal level, seeing my children receive the kind of warmth, attention, and empathy that I didn't always have growing up has been deeply meaningful, and it's something I'll always be grateful for. It's been almost 6 years with Marcy, and we feel genuinely lucky that both of our girls had this kind of start. I can't recommend her enough to any family looking for a loving, consistent, high-quality home daycare environment.

I've entrusted Creative Stars with two of my children now, and will continue to send anymore…read morechildren I may have to them! Trusting strangers with your kids are extremely difficult - there is a lot of uncertainty and anxiety in the unknown. When I met Marcy and felt her love for little ones, and how she seeks to foster their independence, learning, self regulation, and continued development of age appropriate skills, I instantly knew I could trust her like family. She runs her in-home daycare professionally - adhering to illness protocols, vaccination records, and makes sure the required staffing ratios are kept for safety reasons. She never hesitates to send me updates when I'm worried about them at work, and gives them extra care or attention when my kids are not feeling great or going through a personal tough time. While she runs her daycare very professionally, she is flexible with you as a family and wants to make sure your needs are met, and doesn't seek to make profits over everything else - which is really hard to find in the Bay Area. When my 3 year old was going there, she was an early speaker and would tell me all of the things she would do at Creative Stars; that was even more confirmation that my kids were in good hands. Please send your kids here, I know they will be well cared for, safe, and happy! Thanks Marcy for taking such great care of our kiddos!

Our family's experience at Glen Oaks Preschool has been nothing short of wonderful. Our daughter…read morestarted at just two years and eight months old and recently graduated to begin kindergarten. When we were choosing a preschool, we had the unique advantage of living very close to the campus, which gave us a clear view of the daily activities at Glen Oaks, Nature and Nurture, and Millbrae Montessori. While all three are decent schools, Glen Oaks stood out immediately. As new parents, it gave us the greatest sense of assurance and comfort. From the very first day, we knew we had made the right choice. The teachers never talked down to the children, and we were touched to see how the older students naturally looked after our daughter. We learned this is a core part of the school's culture, and we often heard similar feedback from other parents about this nurturing environment. This experience was especially healing for me. I attended a boarding preschool in China as a child and still have nightmares about crying myself to death every week when my mother dropped me off. Seeing my daughter so well-cared for and respected by the teachers at Glen Oaks helped cure those old wounds. Our daughter loved every day there. She was always excited to go in the morning and often didn't want to leave at pickup time, frequently staying to play with her friends on the playground for an extra hour until we had to rush her home at dusk. Most importantly, Glen Oaks prepared her perfectly for kindergarten. She transitioned smoothly and confidently, even though she is the youngest in her class. She was emotionally stable and socially responsible, thanks to her foundation at preschool. We recently attended a birthday party with all her Glen Oaks friends, and it was clear every child is thriving. We cannot recommend Glen Oaks Montesorri highly enough.

The best decision I made for my daughter when she was 2.5 years old! Today she is 5 and I fall…read moreshort of words to thank Glen Oaks Montessori. From the management to the teachers, they all are so passionate about what they do. The monthly newsletters, cultural activities, mystery readers, music class, Spanish class, gardening, field trips, you have it all. There is so much to learn for the little inquisitive minds. We loved every aspect of it. Thank you Glen Oaks Montessori and we hope you continue to produce confident students ready to face the world!

Great preschool with a great staff. Super value for your money. There is a waiting list so, if…read moreyou're interested place your child on the list early (when you have a birth date). The only thing that would make it better for me is if it opened at 7AM. Current hours are 7:30AM - 6:00PM.

Wonderful school. Super loving involved teachers. But it is a long wait list to get in. (It's so…read moreworth it.)

My son Gabriel went to CMS for nearly three years and he loved going to school everyday. He learned…read moreso much there and made friends. We are so grateful to all the teachers for their kindness, guidance and support, and for cultivating his curiosity and love of learning. The teachers were warm and compassionate; they loved and cared for the kids like their own. We received weekly schedules with the topics covered and the curriculum is great for littles! Most weeks were themed (ocean, farm animals, space, etc...) which made learning fun. We loved seeing photos via their app. We always knew Gabe was taken care of and safe, and he enjoyed all the fun activities planned: pizza parties for birthdays, Valentine's day card exchanges, holiday show and fair, crazy hair day, pajama day... Thank you to everyone at CMS for all their efforts and care in our little ones' early years and growth.

Our son attended the school for 3 years. The one on one care, developmental milestones, the…read moreresponsiveness of teachers, their patience with the kids and overall care has been exemplary. My kid absolutely adored his teachers and looked forward to go to school everyday. I can't believe what a well rounded kid he has become. We had tears as we move to next chapter. The academic development of kids under the ages of 5 is a hard task which has been eased by the teachers. Shoutout to teacher Gloria, everyday she teaches kids and helps with their development with fun activities. Teachers Kiran and Rose are my kids personal favorites for their personable and engaging demeanor. I am grateful for the school for all they have done. This is the kid of school you know will take care of your kid better than you can.