I highly recommend this preschool to other parents. They are very attentive and genuinely cares for…read moreall the kids. My little one took a little time with adjusting during drop offs, but they were so patient and really took the time to make my child get comfortable. The provided snacks and lunches are also an added bonus! My 3 year old learned addition, her alphabets, and writing/tracing within her first year attending this school.

My son's experience at Seven Hills Montessori was absolutely incredible. Ms. Bingjie, all the other…read morecare givers and teachers are very patient, kind, and supportive to all the children. My son learned many things as a young 3 year old like, how to go potty, reading, writing, math, and good communication skills. He struggled with drop off at times and the teachers provided amazing care whenever he was feeling nervous. They always updated me throughout the day with texts or photos to ensure me that he was okay and doing well. Lastly, I really loved the nourishing meals cooked and provided everyday for my son, that's something you can't find anywhere. I look forward to always recommending this school to anyone and sending my other children in the future. Thank you Ms. Bingjie for your wonderful care with our son!

Best place for your kids, everyone is nice respectful and treat your kids like their own.read more

My son has been going here for almost a complete year now and I am forever grateful for this staff…read more My son loves going to school, he is always learning new things from colors to numbers to shapes and I love when he brings home his little art projects. They have been so kind and patient I highly recommend!

We are so incredibly grateful for Ms. Amy and the entire staff at Little Sunshine Learning Center…read more After our 4 year old son was asked to leave his previous school due to 'behavioral issues,' we found ourselves in a difficult bind as parents. From the moment we met Ms. Amy, she was so kind and took the time to truly get to know him and his specific needs on a 1:1 basis. Since starting here, he has had a quick and complete 180-degree turnaround. He has become a great listener, is now brave enough to try new foods, and absolutely loves being the 'teacher's helper' in class. It is such a relief to have found a team that leads with patience and understanding. We can't thank Little Sunshine enough for the positive impact they've had on our son's development and our family!

Just wanted to write an update as my daughter ended up going to Little Sunshine as well. We had…read moresuch a wonderful experience there. My kids are in elementary school now, but they still miss Miss Amy and Miss Daniela so we still go to visit periodically. They are such patient, loving teachers. Highly recommend.

Our daughter has been enrolled here for the last two years and has had a wonderful experience. I…read morereally appreciate how much her teachers care about her, how passionate they are about the kids and how easy they are to talk to if anything comes up. Considering the facilities and that it is a professionally run preschool and daycare center, I do think they provide great value. Our daughter will be attending TK and the fact that the preschool is right next door to Castro Valley Elementary is extremely convenient as they handle both pickup and drop-off. It also provides a partial day of a familiar environment and teachers she loves as she transitions to public school, which is a big plus. Well done ABC Preschool and Daycare!

Our daughter was at ABC Preschool for her first four years in Castro Valley, and we couldn't have…read moreasked for a better experience. This place really felt like home to her and to us. She grew so much while she was there. The teachers are warm and caring, and you can tell they really love what they do. It was always so nice to be see their arts and crafts hung up right by the front door so that you could see what they had worked on recently. I also thought it was awesome that they spoke Spanish to her. I've struggled to keep that going at home, so it meant a lot to know she was learning and practicing at school without me even being there. The school also did a bunch of family events that we loved. Daddy and Me was always a favorite because we got to come in, watch the kids perform, and do crafts together. They also put on fun things for the holidays, like Halloween and Christmas, where the kids got to celebrate and we could be part of it too. It was great watching her play with her friends and have her show me all her favorite places to play in the outdoor play area. The hours were always great so if you're a working parent you have that peace of mind that you know your kids are taken care of so you can focus on work. We're really thankful for the time our daughter had at ABC Preschool. She made great memories, learned so much, and we always felt like she was in the right place. I'd highly recommend you to check this daycare out.

I am so happy my kids had the opportunity to attend Growing Years Preschool. During our very first…read morevisit my 3 year old decided this was the school she wanted to attend and was upset about leaving. Both of my kids were excited every school day to see their friends and teachers. They felt loved, supported, and encouraged to learn/grow. The kids participated in so many hands-on activities. Their favorite was the opportunity to take home the homemade, colorful, scented play dough. That stuff never dries out! While the pandemic had limited off-premise activities this past school year, there were an abundant amount of opportunities to celebrate, explore, and create on-premise. As COVID-19 regulations changed, communication was very clear. The school remained very clean and organized. I felt that the health of staff and students was top priority. Teachers went above and beyond to share each students daily/weekly activities with parents. While my kids are two completely different people this school was absolutely the best fit for both of them.

Growing Years Preschool has been a second home for our family. Our son spent two wonderful years…read morehere--starting in Maples, growing in Redwoods, and graduating to kindergarten at age five--while our daughter moved from the Tots (Willows) class to the Toddler (Maples) class with confidence and smiles. Watching both kids thrive in the same loving community has been the best endorsement we could ask for. What sets Growing Years apart is the people. The teachers in Willows, Maples, and Redwoods are incredibly attentive and nurturing--they notice the small things, follow the children's curiosity, and turn everyday moments into learning. Thank you to the entire teaching team for inspiring imagination, kindness, and independence. And a very special thank-you to Miss Neeru and the admin staff for running such a thoughtful, organized, and welcoming preschool. Their communication is clear, transitions between classrooms are handled with care, and families always feel included. The program blends play-based fun with real kindergarten readiness. Our kids come home talking about letters and numbers, new stories and songs, art projects they're proud of, and the games they played outside. We love the "Star of the Week" tradition that helps each child shine and build confidence. Family gatherings, Christmas celebrations, and multicultural events make it feel like a true community where every culture and family is welcomed and celebrated. If you're looking for a caring, well-run preschool/toddler program with dedicated teachers, meaningful curriculum, and a genuine sense of community, we highly recommend Growing Years Preschool. Our children have felt safe, encouraged, and excited to learn here--and that peace of mind for parents is priceless. Thank you, Miss Neeru and team, for giving our family such a positive start to early education!

Skeyci is a great place. Mrs. Sandry is so wonderful, loving , caring and teaches so much. My…read moredaughter has been going there for 3 years and it's amazing how much she has learned . She started when she was a year old and has never cried when I left her. She loves going to school in the morning. I highly recommend Mrs Sandry at Skeyci children's program.

Skeyci has been a great fit for our family. My daughter has been attending for 1.5 years now, she…read morestarted shortly after she turned 1. Sandry is very caring and attentive. What really stood out to me was the tasty and nutritious meals Sandry prepares for the children. We were feeling discouraged when we were looking at menus at other daycares/preschools and feel lucky we found Sandry! She has a fantastic garden the kids have supervised access to as well. We have really enjoyed our experience there!

The 5 stars are for the Happiness Hill Preschool (HHP) teachers and the love they have for the job…read moreand the love they pour into the kids! My child has been to a few different daycare programs, including one that's literally 2x the price (Bright Horizons). However, HHP is the only place where my partner and I felt all the teachers (that we've met thus far) have a genuine passion for the kids. At a previous daycare, my child only talked about one teacher who seemed to really care, who unsurprisingly was the only teacher we felt actually enjoyed her job as a preschool teacher. However, at HHP, my child raves about all the teachers. There is a glaring weakness at HHP though, and that's the administration team. Unfortunately, other Yelp feedback about the slow and sometimes lack of responses (via phone or email) are true in my experience. Phone calls or emails go unanswered for days or weeks at a time, if at all. Fortunately, interaction with the admin office are mostly unnecessary after the child is actually enrolled. I'm hoping this area will be improved! If there are any "emergencies" or issues with my child at school, the teachers are very good about either calling or emailing us. And teachers are timely in their responses to our proactive emails to them as well. All in all, HHP has been a very positive place for my child.

I loved Happiness Hill so much that I sent my son 5 years later. He was loved and cared for. I was…read moreso sad when he graduated but he was prepared for kindergarten and loves to learn. This school has been a blessing for our family.

I am writing this review as a parent who has been part of the Montessori Five Canyons community…read moresince 2023. My oldest child started here at age 3 and is proudly graduating Kindergarten this year, while my second child started at 18 months in 2025 and is now thriving at age 3 and will be staying here for another three years. We specifically sought out this school because it is a true Montessori-accredited school. Many places use the "Montessori" name, but obtaining and maintaining actual accreditation requires an immense amount of time, money, and resources. While this makes tuition slightly higher than that of a standard daycare, you are paying for a high-quality educational environment, not just babysitting. My children have thrived here emotionally and academically. I trust Ms. Martha and her team implicitly. I cannot recommend this school enough to parents who want a traditional, high-standard Montessori education. If you are considering enrolling and want a real, honest conversation from a long-term parent, please feel free to DM me. It is disheartening to see "hit piece" reviews that don't reflect the daily reality of the happy, engaged children I see every time I am on campus. Many of these complaints sound like a misunderstanding of the Montessori philosophy. During the initial tours, the Director, Ms. Martha, is incredibly transparent about how the school runs. If you look closely at the complaints, most people actually admit they like the teachers and the Director, Ms. Martha. It seems the real issues stem from financial disagreements or a lack of understanding of the Montessori method. As a business owner myself, I know that an organization cannot simply "turn off" its own reviews. If Google restricts reviews, it is because they have identified that the school is being targeted by unauthentic or coordinated "smear" reviews. To me, that speaks volumes about the validity of the recent negativity.

Ms. Martha is amazing!! She remembers all the kids and parents. Ms. Krystina is so sweet to the…read morekids. Ms. Karen has made the biggest difference in my daughter's life. She wants to be just like Ms. Karen! My child loves to go here!!

My son loved Ms. Yang Yang a lot. He spent more than 3 years at Little Duck since he's 18 months…read moreold. He learned most of the Mandarin, proper manner, basic skill set, and have a great interactions with other kids. He enjoyed the home-made food provided by YangYang and always asked for more. I can see how healthy and happy he had developed ever since he joined the daycare. Before he graduated, he already able to sing Mandarin songs and speaking some Chinese idioms, which surprised me a lot.

Daughter attended since 18 months and the transition was successful and seamless! Mrs. Yang and…read moreJing Jing are very mindful of each kid is their respective ages. My daughter is the youngest and still gets the same respect and attention as the others. Her Mandarin is good and she is happy there!

Both of our boys attended EBM since they were 2.5 to 3 years old, and they both absolutely love it…read morethere. Both of our children had Ms. Blanca as their primary teacher. As a parent, there are a few things that we absolutely adore about EBM. First and foremost, Ms. Blanca genuinely cares about our children and understands their learning journey. She knows exactly what our children are learning and how to support them in specific areas. Secondly, they serve a delicious hot lunch and healthy snacks daily. Thirdly, the EBM team is incredibly easy to reach out to whenever we have questions about our children or the school. Ms. Sithy, the director, is also open to suggestions and always strives to improve, creating the best school and environment for the children. Lastly, we appreciate the monthly newsletter, which provides us with valuable updates from the teachers about the topics and subjects they are teaching our children that month. Our children seem to learn new things constantly, but they also maintain a healthy balance between their studies and playtime. They have developed excellent social skills and make friends easily at EBM. Both children started as timid and shy, but they have learned to overcome their shyness and make friends. They always come home excitedly sharing the new things they have learned. My oldest child is now a first grader at a local elementary school. Having my first child go through the entire preschool journey and transition into elementary school, I can confidently say that EBM prepared my son exceptionally well for Kindergarten. While each child is unique, my son was well-prepared and possessed all the essential skills required for kindergarten and beyond.

Early Bird Montessori is a wonderful preschool with incredible teachers who care deeply about their…read morestudents and the school community. Teachers support students to develop skills in socio-emotional learning, independence, cooperation, and so much more. It's a great mix of structure and exploration, and they take safety very seriously. The entire staff is warm, kind, and communicative, and the parent community is lovely and supportive. My children have had wonderful experiences here and we highly recommend it.