We're in our third year here and this school is phenomenal. We started in the Toddlers class with…read moreteacher Anghelika, who is calm, wise, and super experienced - parents learn so much from her just by watching her interact with the kids. Now we're in the PreK class, teacher Kristina is compassionate, creative, and super in tune with what each kid needs. Kids learn a lot from her. Her love for the kids is something that's pretty special to see. Being part of a parent-participation school has been such a game-changer for our family. The friendships we made with families and teachers has been one of the most wonderful things we've experienced as a family--because it helped our kid see that other adults care about her, giving her a real sense of belonging. I've learned so much just by watching how the teachers and other parents handle tricky moments--things like setting boundaries, managing separation anxiety, helping kids with big emotions, and handling conflict between kids. I used to feel so unsure in those situations, but after three years at SPNS, I feel like I know what I'm doing. I've had plenty of practice and learned by example from some pretty great role models. We also attended other preschools. Compared to Bing Nursery School (drop off model) SPNS feels more like a true community that deeply care about you and your child, SPNS has parent ed a couple times a month where teachers and parents will support you with anything going on in your life - advice, just a listening ear, and similar struggles that'll make you feel that we're all in this together. Compared to Parents Nursery School (PNS): SPNS has more creative play options, like sensory tables, craft projects, and pretend play stations that is always switching in themes to something new. We didn't see that much variety at PNS. Compared to Redwood Parents Nursery School (RPNS): The parent participation at SPNS is much more manageable, much easier for families where both parents work. To us, SPNS isn't just a preschool--it's where our kid and us parents grew together. We feel so lucky to be part of it. If you're trying to decide on preschools, I'd say, take a tour during class time so you can get a feel for the vibe of the school in action. There's also a blog post about how to choose the right preschool that's pretty helpful: https://medium.com/@spnskidsblog/how-to-choose-the-best-preschool-3-tips-every-parent-needs-4e0aca1bd0dd

10/10 highly recommend. Amazing teachers, wonderful parent…read morecommunity, great indoor and outdoor play spaces.

I highly recommend Lakeview Montessori. They have excellent teachers, and I can speak from…read moreexperience since my daughter has been attending since she was 18 months old -- she's now almost 5, so she's grown up there. She started at the Foster City location, where I grew to love the teachers so much -- Teacher Akanksha, Teacher Shweta, and Teacher Maria hold a special place in my heart. When Olivia was little, they were so patient with her and taught her real independence. It was always such a warm, welcoming place, and she learned so much there. That environment played such an important role in her development. In 2026, she moved to the San Mateo location, and we've had wonderful experiences there too, with Teacher Feda, Teacher Catherine, and Teacher Tamir -- she absolutely loves them. I also want to thank the entire staff for treating our family with so much love and care, and a big thank you to Director Sheila, who has always been present and made us feel so welcome.

My son has been here for a year and a half, starting at 20 months. This place has been wonderful…read morefor his development. He loves the school, and we are now friends with many of the families that we met through my son :)

My daughter went to kids connection preschool from age 3 to almost 4 until it was time for…read morekindergarten. This is an excellent school with great curriculum and loving teachers. I would highly recommend

My son attended the Kids Connection Summer Camp Coyote Cubs with Mrs. Floro. We originally signed…read moreup for just one week, but he loved it so much that we enrolled for a second week. If we hadn't had a vacation planned, we would've absolutely continued! Each day after camp, he would run up to me excited to share all the fun he had, something I haven't seen at his current school, so it made me so happy to see him so engaged. I really appreciated the blend of academics and fun, he thrived in that environment. Every staff member we met was kind and welcoming. The front desk team and the morning check-in ladies were always friendly, which made the experience even better. Thank you for putting together such a thoughtful and enriching program!

PJCC is an amazing community to send your kids to in the peninsula. Teachers are so personable,…read morewarm, patient and attentive - our kid thrived across social, emotional and intellectual areas during his different milestones over the 3 year period at PJCC. The school facilities and activities (e.g. swimming, gardening) offered for kids are beyond par than what we have seen in other schools in the peninsula. Preschool Director Nicole, her admin team and the teachers did a fabulous job in how the school managed to navigate during covid period and they take safety very seriously. The school also offers plenty of opportunities for parents to be involved both with the school and the community- mystery reading, volunteering, informal family meetups. If you're in the peninsula area - PJCC preschool should be a no-brainer.

My eldest son has been attending PJCC since he was two years old, and it's been 1.5 years now. All…read morehis teachers are exceptionally patient, caring, and display remarkable creativity in their daily activities. I'm often impressed by the ingenuity and engagement of these activities. PJCC offers excellent enrichment classes such as music, PE, and gardening, along with ample outdoor time. Their outdoor facilities are outstanding as well. I am very happy they started infant and toddler program last year and I enrolled my younger son in their toddler problem.

After many years of stand-out experience, I'm overdue in writing this review. My three girls have…read moreparticipated in math classes, individual tutoring, chess tournaments, and camps at Grupology -- Lemonade Stand is their favorite. Rosy, the owner, is fabulous; her team equally as great. The care and growth I've seen in my daughters has been incredible. Learning here is genuinely fun. Highly recommend!

My family has explored a variety of Grupology classes and camps in recent years and I've been…read moreconsistently impressed with both the content and instructors in each and every offering. My sons (elementary and middle school) are currently enrolled in math and chess programs and are thriving in each discipline. Shout out to Coach Josh and Coach Colin for keeping the kids engaged and excited about learning! I really appreciate the time and care they take with their students. Grupology is a fantastic organization on so many different levels. I'd give it 6 stars if I could and I'm so glad it's part of our local community.

We found this school over a year ago when we were considering moving our kid from a home daycare to…read morea bigger school/more social environment. It was such a God send and blessing! Our kid loved the teachers and school immediately! Ms. Ashley, the head teacher, is responsive, thorough, and all the teachers are so warm and caring with the kids. They were recently bought by Building Kidz and went through a remodel this year... it's so beautiful and a great place. I love that they provide food and also have special teachers (science, music, dance) that rotate in every month too! It's a fabulous place and we're thankful for this community.

The environment of this school is very friendly and loving. The owner Hamidah is a wonderful and…read morevery nice lady and she cares about every kids. Compare with my first kid who went Foster City preschool (strict with mean teachers there), my 2nd and 3rd are so much happier and have a great social life in Early Bird Preschool. The school is not very academical but I don't mind. Kids under 5 needs to play and build a good personality in a happy environment.

We've been so happy with Merry Moppet/ Belmont Oaks Academy! Our kids have been attending since…read morepreschool, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The teachers are exceptional--dedicated, nurturing, and truly passionate about education. They have low turnover in teachers. It's actually pretty impressive. The leadership, including the owners and principal, demonstrates a remarkable commitment to creating a supportive and enriching environment. You can feel the support and care that permeates the school. In elementary, the curriculum is academically rigorous and continues to progress. So that maybe an important consideration for your kid. We appreciate the close-knit community; it feels like family. Our kids genuinely love going to school every day, and that says it all.

Worst school ever! School owner feels so entitled and kept asking parents to park properly while…read moreshow no intention to improve the parking situation such as buying more slots. You can circle forever and cannot find a parking and be late for 2 min and get fine of $50! The job for teachers cannot be easier - they don't tell story and let kids listen to radio - they don't do white boarding and let kids watch screens lol We stayed for one year and due to poor planning we let kid attend summer school - there is no schedule or whatsoever - kid complained so bored it was $2600 (2 years ago summer tuition) per month for absolutely nothing. We could not escape faster and this is worst school we ever attended in Bay Area across private and public schools!

Excellent care , thoughtful programs- the Treehouse team are real pros ! Children are engaged and…read morelove the experience Highly recommended

Submitted an application last school year for after school care. Never toured the place, never…read morespoke to anyone, just filled out a short form and paid the $100 application fee to be considered. Weeks after school started I still didn't hear anything back so I called and was told I was on a wait list. Never got in. This school year I emailed them to ask for the $100 back-- no response. Don't bother with this place unless you want your money going into a black hole.