We rarely write reviews, but this school truly deserves one…read more Before coming here, our son attended another English preschool and had a very difficult experience. He was unhappy, didn't enjoy going to school, and eventually told us he didn't want to go to any school anymore--especially not an English-speaking school. A friend recommended this preschool, so we decided to give it a try. After just one trial day, he came home and told me: "Mom, I want to go back to that school. I really like it there." That was the first time in a long time we had heard him say something positive about school. Because of how much he liked it, we decided to transfer him here. I was initially a little concerned because it is a bilingual Chinese-English preschool. We had previously tried another bilingual program where English exposure was quite limited, and I worried his English development might slow down. Fortunately, that was not the case at all. The English teachers speak excellent English, and the children receive plenty of English exposure throughout the day. Over time, we saw his English improve significantly while he also continued developing his Chinese. These days, he will sometimes speak English to us at home without being prompted. What impressed us even more was how the teachers handled his separation anxiety. When he first started, drop-offs were difficult. There were many mornings when we had to hold him, comfort him, and help him through the transition. The teachers were incredibly patient and caring. They took the time to understand him, help him make friends, and gradually build his confidence. Little by little, things changed. One day, after he had been at the school for a while, he told me: "Mom, I want to be the first one at school." As a parent, that moment meant everything. Today, he happily goes to school, has close friends, enjoys learning, and talks positively about his teachers and classmates. There are also many practical things we appreciate as parents: - The school app provides daily photos and videos, which gives us peace of mind and helps us stay connected to his day. - Tuition is reasonable compared with many other preschools in the area, and lunch and two snacks are included. - They offer summer camp, backup care, and after-school options, which are incredibly helpful for working parents. - The school closes less often than many other programs, making childcare planning much easier. When the school was scheduled to close for Juneteenth, they listened to parent feedback and arranged affordable backup care for families who needed it. - The outdoor playground is large, and there is also a spacious indoor activity area for rainy or very hot days. - The school often goes above and beyond in thoughtful ways. For example, they purchased a Monterey Bay Aquarium membership that families can use for free, encouraging parents to take their children out to explore and learn during school breaks. They also provide things like printed graduation photos and keepsakes at no extra cost. These may seem like small details, but together they show how much thought the school puts into supporting not only the children, but also their families. Looking back, enrolling our son here was one of the best decisions we made during his preschool years. Most importantly, this school helped transform a child who didn't want to go to school into a child who genuinely loves going to school. For that, we will always be grateful.

We couldn't be happier with our decision of sending our first to to the wonderland school. She…read morecould barely talk when started attending, and we worried a lot if she would adjust well since she hadn't really been with people outside our immediate family. The teachers have been very nice in making the transition smooth, to the extent that my daughter often wouldn't want to leave when we pick her up at the end of the schools. The teachers do a good job keeping the parents informed and posted about our dear children. There are fun events every now and then, and my daughter has picked up counting, singing and even poetry in the short span of a few months since she joined. She also made friends and it's always amazing how kids grow and start having social interactions. Big thanks to teachers at wonderland again, and I would recommend this school to any parent.

I will never recommend this school for all the friend or parents who is looking for a school for…read moretheir little kids. If you are looking for pre-school or kindergarten for your kids. Don't go to Champion School, it is a waste of your money and time. We so regret to send the kids there. Don't be fooled by their pre-trained open house. Never pay annual tuition. I have two kids going there. The reason I went there in the first place, I thought it is a bilingual school so kids can learn both languages. They end up learning nothing. The principal Ms. Jane Yang is super rude and mean. You will never see her smile during the whole school year. Many times, I saw her yelling at the teachers in the class and at some school and holiday events. All the teachers seem don't like her. Under her leadership, the whole school is dark. Teacher turnover is fast. A lot of teachers left. The Administration staff is very unfriendly too. I heard complaints from other parents that she yelled at the kids. They both feel like everyone is owing to their money. Be aware! Once you paid, there is impossible to get money back in any case. Even they made mistakes, errors in finance. So be aware they make mistakes. They are very good at hiding costs, fees and there are many unreasonable fees. They will have thousands of excuses not to refund you. If you are late to pick up, they also charged unreasonably. They have the most expensive registration and many other useless fees. They don't care about customer satisfaction. They neglect parents' complaints. The only thing they care about is money. Little kids are dangerous. One time, my daughter got a big bump on her head. I asked the teacher what happened. Both two teachers didn't know what happened at all. The playground is small and boring. The way they taught Chinese syllabus or characters was not practical and useless because learned through hardcore memorization. there are no comprehension and understanding of the meanings of the words. It is not practical at all. Kids end up learning nothing. So regret to send kids there. Don't fall into the scam in the beginning.

Great school. Great Teacher. Both of my kiddos go here and they are very happy so are we. Jennifer…read moreis the school principle, she does a wonderful job keeping the place organized and parents well informed.

We couldn't be more thrilled with our decision to move our daughter to this exceptional Montessori…read morepreschool. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we knew we had found something special. The school's approach to communication with children is truly remarkable. The teachers consistently demonstrate a level of respect and patience that is both refreshing and inspiring. It's clear that they view each child as deserving of kindness and understanding, and as unique individuals. One of the standout features of the school is its meticulously organized environment. The classrooms are thoughtfully arranged to promote independence, curiosity, and learning. It's a joy to see how this structured setting allows children to flourish and develop essential life skills. Also, the teachers here have been nothing short of amazing, and have been so kind to all of us. Perhaps the most telling sign of the school's success is the happiness of the children. The children are always smiling and engaged. Our daughter's enthusiasm for school has skyrocketed since joining a year and a half ago, and she quickly gained a confidence and independence that we did not see at the precious school. We were so impressed that we enrolled our younger child as well, and the results have been equally fantastic. Our little one now eagerly anticipates school each day.. seriously, she can't wait to go to school, no tears!

Both my daughters attended this preschool for 3 years. It is located in the beautiful Greenmeadow…read moreneighborhood in Palo Alto and is a great, nurturing environment with wonderful teachers. Both my girls absolutely thrived here and learned so much - they were both reading towards the end of their third year here, knew their numbers and counting and were even naming all the various countries in the map of South America! There is also a lot of focus on building social skills, grace and courtesy, and valuable life lessons like conflict resolution on the playground. Their 3 yrs here really prepared them for elementary school and helped them start kindergarten feeling very prepared and confident. The parent community has been wonderful as well with both our children and us having made many friends over the years. If you are looking for a Montessori preschool for your child I highly recommend this one.

Our child has been attending this preschool, and we've had a really positive experience--especially…read morebecause of the teachers. They are truly the heart of the program. Every teacher we've interacted with has been warm, patient, and genuinely caring toward the kids. It's clear they know each child individually and put a lot of thought into supporting their development and emotional well-being. What stands out most is how attentive and nurturing the teachers are. They create a classroom environment where children feel safe, encouraged, and excited to learn. We often see them getting down to the kids' level to talk with them, guide them through challenges, and celebrate their small victories. That kind of care makes a big difference. Communication has also been great. The teachers are approachable and willing to share updates or discuss anything related to our child's day, which we really appreciate as parents. Overall, we feel grateful that our child is surrounded by such dedicated educators. Their kindness, patience, and commitment to the children really show, and it makes this preschool a wonderful place for little ones to grow and learn.

The staff is very enthusiastic and helpful. We are new to the school but so far so good…read more Schedules and communications are not well organized but with a lot of questions you can get your answers. They have a pick up service that is very convenient at an extra fee. The classes are held in the Community center class rooms which are a little beat up but work.

My child was injured after falling from the bicycle play structure and was required to wear an arm…read morecast for several weeks. In my view, the equipment is not age-appropriate, particularly during summer camp when children of different ages are grouped together. I respectfully request that the school review its playground safety measures and age-grouping practices to help prevent similar accidents in the future.

My son went here for TK/4-5 years old. The Pond Teachers are fabulous! The environment is prime for…read morepreschoolers with chickens, turtles, quaint classrooms, lots of mature trees all around and particularly in the back playground area. Montecito is very well run and organized - the director, Erin, and her office staff, Tammy are dialed in. The program and daily schedule was wonderful for lots of great learning and play, and the classrooms were just the right size. I'm so thankful we found Montecito!

We are lucky to have had both our kids go through Children's House of Los Altos (CHLA) and get such…read morea great foundation! CHLA offered our kids a perfect balance of freedom to follow their curiosity within a rich, loving guided framework that provided structure. Besides it being a great school for all the obvious reasons like loving and caring teachers, to a well rounded development of the kids' reading/math/science/motor skills, the school also has an amazing art program and music classes. I could talk in length about each of these (e.g. I was shocked when my 4 year old came back home once and started talking about Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater! And another time was shocked how my child was able to basically do multiplication at the age of 4, but not by rote - by understanding the concept of how multiplication is basically addition over and over again). But let me move on because there is one program that deserves a special mention - its called CEC (Cognitive Enrichment Class) and what it is is a term-length project where kids get to build something and be involved in all aspects of that building, and learn about various scientific and technical elements of that. For my son and daughter it was designing their very own wooden cars for a derby race. They spent months designing the car and decorating it and learning about concepts like ramps, and friction, and aerodynamic shapes, and so on. And it all ended in a derby event where all the kids in their class got to bring their cars and the race happened. The kids even measured how far various cars went to put the hypotheses they had developed over the course of the project to the test :) The CEC program basically was the main reason why we kept our younger child in CHLA for one extra year instead of sending her to TK at our local public school. CEC is such an amazing idea - giving kids at such a tender age this opportunity to sink their teeth into a long term project and really grapple with a problem from multiple angles is simply incredible! The school is truly a special place which was started decades ago by a lovely teacher who cared about children and their development. The tradition is being continued by her children and besides education, there is also a focus on the Parent-Teacher-Child community. Through the course of the year there are numerous super fun traditions that bring the teachers and kids and the parents together. Events like the annual Nutcracker show that the kids act in and the teachers put together, the Hoedown event in a local farm where the kids sing and dance and the parents are invited to have a picnic, the Haunted House event around halloween time when the entire school is magically transformed into a maze filled with surprise (and scary) characters, the Music Together concert, the Sip & See where kids walk the parents through their art and the event happens outdoors in a setting that could put an exhibition at the MOMA to shame, and everything else that we have grown to love to dearly! When we were looking for pre-schools for our elder child we had looked at numerous schools in the area and nothing felt right. Some felt overly strict and others were very la-di-dah. And then we chanced upon CHLA which almost felt like a Goldilocks moment, with the right balance of structure and freedom. Now that we've been through the program (twice), we feel that it really is the perfect blend of those elements. We are filled with gratitude for having had both our kids go through CHLA!

We've now had two kids at this preschool, and both have loved it. And we will plan on sending our…read more3rd when its time! The teachers are experienced, really get to know the kids well and deeply care. I've always felt like my kids are in great hands. But most importantly my kids always had fun here and were happy to go in the mornings. The 4s program especially has been amazing. It has offered so much more than what our local TK option could provide. We're really grateful for this school.

My third child just graduated from Waha.. it was so bittersweet for me. Some of the teachers my…read moreoldest had are still there.. which goes to show what a great community it is! All 3 of my kids were well prepared for enter kindergarten, and were well-adjusted and supported emotionally. They come back every day with interesting observations and learnings to share with me every day. Can't say enough about how happy we were to have found Waha!!!

All three of my kids have been in WAHA since they were very young until K.All teachers are nice and…read morecaring.Recommend waha！

Great place. The facility is a bit old but the teachers are very friendly and I trust their method…read moreof teaching. I noticed my child is more independent after going to the school.

Both my children have been at New World since they were 4 months old. We love this place! My…read moreyounger child will age out soon and I'm so bummed that we won't have New World and its teachers in our daily lives when he graduates. Special shoutout to Ms. May, Ms. Sue, Mr. Zane, and Mrs. Adetunji who are the most cheerful and down-to-earth preschool teachers you'll ever meet. It is a true bilingual school - every classroom has a teacher that only speaks English and another that only speaks Mandarin. We love the school's focus on social-emotional development and play. Starting from the preschool years (Red & Yellow rooms) the curriculum becomes more structured, but there is still a large emphasis on making sure the kids have fun. The school goes out of its way to organize field trips for its preschoolers. For example, my son got to ride a yellow school bus and visit Christmas in the Park in San Jose while learning about holiday traditions. I can't emphasize how special this experience was for a four year old. In pre-COVID years, the school would host holiday events, potlucks and an annual alumni BBQ. I really appreciated these opportunities to meet other parents and build community. Even without these events though, the school is small enough that it is easy to recognize fellow parents and chat with them in the playground during pickup and dropoff. We have had a great experience at this school and feel like others looking for a solid English/Mandarin environment for their littles will too.