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.

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.

First off, any 1 star reviews you see are from unrealistic parents. Happy Halls is a great school…read morewith a great staff. My kid has thrived since joining Happy Halls. He is happy, learns in a warm environment and makes great friends.

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

St. Andrews Preschool in San Bruno has become more than just a school for our family; it's become a…read moreplace where I actually feel good about drop-off, knowing my son is safe and genuinely cared for. This isn't a casual endorsement. St. Andrews has been part of our family's story for years now. My nephews, nieces, and daughter went here, sang at the same Christmas shows, and now my son is doing the same. What gets me is how the school hasn't just stayed consistent, it's actually gotten better, more thoughtful, more dialed in. Since the new school director came on board, Ms. Marisol, I've watched this already-wonderful school transform into something even more amazing. The curriculum has depth and purpose, my son will be so ready for Kinder when the time comes! The care is personal and real. Everything runs smoothly without feeling cookie-cutter. These improvements are the kind that happen when someone genuinely cares about getting it right. And then there's Ms. Mary Jo! Every single one of our kids' favorite teacher. She's genuinely kind and invested in helping each kid feel confident and loved. When we ask questions about our son's growth and development, she's very very thoughtful about her insights and recommendations. The whole staff has that same energy, honestly. I also love the updates with photos and video clips from his day through their app!! I'm grateful my son is is part of this community where he can be himself, grow, and explore. I recommend St. Andrews to my closest friends. As a super protective mom, this school has given me something invaluable: actual peace of mind and the chance to watch my kid thrive. If you're looking for a preschool in San Bruno, St. Andrews is it. Our family keeps coming back for a reason. :)

A warm, friendly place. Well thought out and planned…read morepreschool educational plan to help preschool kids to learn when attending kindergarten and older.

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!

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.

My daughter Nora attended the toddler class here in 2025, and it has been a truly wonderful…read moreexperience. She absolutely loved her classmates and teachers -- especially Miss Tina, who is incredibly thoughtful and treats every child with so much care and love. The teacher-to-student ratio is excellent, which gave us great peace of mind. We received tons of photos showing the kids enjoying circle time, making crafts, and learning letters. They host fun events like pajama night, and the facilities are among the best we've seen in South San Francisco. The classrooms are bright, spacious, and even larger than some entire daycares we toured -- both Chinese immersion and English-speaking ones. As we say goodbye, I just want to share our experience and give this school the review it deserves.

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!

In 2022, my son was going to a traditional play-based preschool that wasn't quite the right fit for…read morehim. He is an intelligent, loving child who marches to the beat of his own drum. When his current preschool told us at the end of the school year that he wasn't ready to move up to the next room because there would be a lot of seated table work they felt he wasn't ready for, I put a ton of research into alternative teaching methods. Montessori sounded like the best fit because it encourages exploring a child's curiosity, empowers them to make choices for themselves, and builds their confidence to learn by doing. Many preschools tout themselves as Montessori-based or Montessori-inspired, but Glen Oaks Montessori was listed on the American Montessori Society website as a locally accredited Montessori program. I reached out to them in July of that year for enrollment in September, and we were so lucky that they had space for our son. From the moment I spoke with one of the co-directors, Ms. Phia, I had a good feeling. When we toured the school, I felt this was precisely the environment our son needed. And after he did a trial run one afternoon, we were sold. Two years later, we could not be more proud of our son's growth and progress, and we have SO much to thank Glen Oaks and its staff and teachers for. Their communication is top-notch. Their administration and educators are some of the most patient, kind, and loving people in childcare that I've interacted with. There are monthly newsletters that keep you informed of all the new curricula they offer and events with the school, parent-teacher conferences twice a year, and opportunities for parents to participate in the children's learning. Through what they've shared with us, we learned so much about how our son behaves and learns outside of our home. The staff has always gone above and beyond to meet our concerns and needs. Last year, we were worried about him not knowing the alphabet very well because he gravitated towards numbers, but through encouragement from Glen Oaks teachers and his own hard work, he's finishing the year already knowing how to read. This year, when we were making the decision on which school to start our son in Kindergarten, Ms. Megan spent the time to sit down with us and go into each option in depth. Her insight helped us feel confident that the next school we chose was an environment in which our son would do well. Tomorrow, our son will graduate from Glen Oaks. It will be a bittersweet occasion, for as excited we are for him to grow and move on to Kindergarten, we will also be saying goodbye to a school that embraced him exactly as he was and provided him with a loving, supportive environment that allowed him to flourish. If you are considering Glen Oaks, I cannot say enough about what a great decision it will be. Every penny of your tuition will be worth it, as your child(ren) will be in the best hands, in the best environment. We love Glen Oaks Montessori!

i came with some friends to play baseball on the field, and for a saturday, the day was chill and…read moreclear for a nice sports day

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

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.

Our son went to CMS from 3-4.5 years of age. We were impressed from the beginning, even when we…read moretoured the school. The teachers are so caring and compassionate. They really take the time to know the individual child. Our son learned so much while there. He knows how to write the alphabet, spell & read a few simple words. He learned some Spanish & Tagalog too. He also made some great friendships along the way! Communication was always great, from emails, the ClassDojo app & at drop -off/pick-up time. We will miss CMS but plan on sending our younger child there when it's time.

Our son attends CMS since he was 2.5 and loves to go to school each day. He was supported through…read morepotty training, knows and writes the alphabet, and is exposed to various languages each day. The teachers are attentive, caring, and compassionate. There's a learning theme each week, plenty of outdoor activities, and a concerted effort to learn through play which was very important for us. He'll be sad to leave once he goes to TK; but, good thing his sister will go in a year-ish.