From the very first moment I toured this school back in 2023, I knew right away St. Clares…read morePreschool would be the perfect choice for our family. My husband and I toured many preschools in the area and St. Clares preschool was the only school that checked all the boxes. My oldest attended St. Clares preschool for two years (3s & 4s class) and my youngest who is now 2 yrs and 9 months is currently enrolled in the 2s class. Here are some reasons why I highly recommend this preschool- -Warm, kind and dedicated staff. All staff are knowledgable, professional and so good with the kids. I felt at ease knowing my girls would be safe and cared for at the school. The school also has CPR certified staff which is a must for me. The preschool directors Ms. Madhu and Ms. Martha are so sweet and also easy to communicate with. My youngest had a hard time adjusting when she first started. She cried at every drop off and Ms. Martha was so patient. She helped come up with a plan on how to make the transition easier for my daughter. Now she no longer cries and looks forward to playing with her friends. - Big playground with a lot of different activities to offer. This was a big one on my list. I was pretty impressed with how spacious it was. Sandbox was a plus and the school has multiple play structures. There is also a garden. -The preschool is connected to a church, so the children participate in chapel time once a week. What I really appreciate about chapel time is that the lessons focus on good morals and what it means to be a kind, respectful and caring person. I believe in addition to academics, its so important to teach our children strong foundations and positive character traits. - Fun activities! Playdates, Family nights, Special guest performers, Christmas pageant, Halloween Parades, Pumpkin patch activity, and the summer programs are also activities we have enjoyed as a family! my girls especially. We have also gotten to know the other parents and my girls have gained friendships at St. Clares. My oldest still keeps in touch with her St. Clares bestie =) If you are thinking about touring this school, I highly suggest you do. That way you can see for yourself how much of a gem this school truly is.

St Clare's Preschool is absolutely one of the best places for your child to learn and enjoy their…read moreday. My grandson has been there for 4 years now. The staff is absolutely great. They do a fantastic mix of learning while still allowing them time to play. They do take 2 year olds for enrollment, even when not potty trained. This is something that a lot of local preschools do not offer. They include a well structured curriculum that matches your child's developmental needs. They provide nutritious snacks and have a great playground. Communicating with the staff is easy using their app and you get many photos sent throughout the day of your child participating in the activities. I highly recommend St Clare's Christian Preschool.

This is my daughters second year at King's Academy & we love it. The teachers are all wonderful &…read moreI love knowing that my daughter is getting a solid education.

I'm blessed to have found this school for my daughter. The teachers are great and very…read moreknowledgeable. I find it very important that my daughter gets a classical education in a christian environment. Great school with smaller size classes.

My daughter has been enrolled for 6 months now and she loves it here. The teachers are so kind and…read morethey make sure to send updates every time. My daughter is also very shy but has made so many friends and participates in class. We love it here

We've been using this daycare for backup care for some time now, and we couldn't be happier with…read morethe experience. From the very first day, Miss Milpa, the director, has been incredibly kind, welcoming, and professional. She gave us a quick tour, answered all our questions patiently, and made the onboarding process smooth and easy, even though we were just using it as a backup option. What really stood out to us is how she treated us with the same care and attention as full-time families. She made sure we had full access to their system, which made everything very convenient and easy to manage. The facility is clean, secure, and very well organized. We especially appreciate the safety features like the number-access entry, which gives us great peace of mind. Although we live quite far and only use the center occasionally, we truly wish we had a daycare like this closer to home because the quality of care is awesome. If there is one thing I would wish for, it would be the option to have lunch provided. Other than that, everything has been wonderful. This is absolutely a 5/5 service, and we're so grateful to have found it.

My son is almost 5 years old who has behavioral issues due to his speech delay condition. He had…read morebeen attending KinderCare since he was 12 weeks old. For the past 2 years, it has been nothing short of a nightmare working with KinderCare on getting my son the proper help that he needs. They would say one thing to my face (just to appease me), and then do the complete opposite when I'm not there. I finally got fed up and found Holy Cross. It was recommended by a couple of mom's from the Livermore Mom's Club and after looking at the reviews here - I decided to make the call and schedule a visit. I was very impressed with the curriculum for the Junior Kindergarten class. All of the teachers and staff have a very sweet, yet stern disposition. And more importantly, the kids loved the teachers and staff and you can see it. Although their approach includes acedemics, their focus is more on the behavioral aspect - teaching young children what's appropriate and not appropriate when they are at school. Plus, with it being Christian-based, learning about the real meaning of Christmas and Easter is just a huge bonus for me and our family. We decided that this is exactly what my son needs. He's also attending a special ed class at Croce Elementry 3 x's a week and there happens to be another child that also attends this class at Holy Cross. It was a no-brainer to enroll him. This is my son's first week and there have literally been tears of joy for how happy he is attending this school. Last night was their Christmas program and as soon as we pulled into the parking lot, my son says 'this is my favorite school!'. This speaks volumes - he never said this about KinderCare. As his mother, I want him to be excited about going to school and learning new things. I want school to be a good experience for him. When he was at KinderCare, he was not interested at all and you could tell he was just not happy. I am beyond elated about how happy he is in this short amount of time. From the parent perspective, I recieve so much information about what's happening at school and how my son is doing with the teachers and staff. I love being able to email the teachers and/or director and get a same-day response! I have a calendar of the upcoming month on events to be aware of. (I was lucky to find out about picture day the day before at KinderCare) This has been such a great experience, I literally can't say enough good things about Holy Cross.

We love Holy Cross Lutheran School! Both of our kids attended preschool here in a variety of…read moreclasses. All teachers have been wonderful, kind, and understanding. They've made great friends and learned a lot. My son was very prepared to start TK, and I'm sure my daughter will be too. It's a great community and a perfect start to classroom learning and social development. Thank you, HCLS!

We feel so incredibly lucky to have found RCD. Our daughter started there when she was just 8…read moremonths old, and from day one, we've been blown away by the love, care, and thoughtfulness of the entire staff, the babies absolutely thrive under Miss Gloria's care! The teachers are absolutely special, they are kind, nurturing, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child. It's such a comforting feeling to drop her off each day knowing she's in the best hands. We also really love RCD's play-based learning approach. It's been amazing to watch our daughter grow and she's made huge leaps academically and developmentally. She absolutely adores going to "school" and we can already see how it's laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. The facility is great, not brand new but very safe and setup great for the kids. The community is warm and welcoming, and on top of all that RCD is actually affordable for the quality of care and education they provide compared to other options in the area, it honestly checks every box. We're beyond grateful to be part of the RCD family. Thank you to all the amazing teachers and staff for creating such a wonderful, nurturing space for our daughter to learn, play, and thrive. The peace of mind makes leaving her in the mornings just a teensy bit easier :)

RCD has been a wonderful part of our lives for the past four years. From the moment we enrolled,…read morewe've experienced a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment. The staff are incredibly compassionate, the facilities are always clean and safe, and the curriculum is both engaging and thoughtfully designed. What makes RCD truly special is its connection to the Lutheran Church. It's more than just a preschool--it's a community. Being part of the church has added a deeper sense of belonging and support, and I'm especially grateful that my child has learned the foundational values of the Christian faith in such a loving setting. RCD is diverse, inclusive, interactive, and supportive. I recommend it to any family looking for a place where their child can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually, all while feeling safe and cared for.

I have a pandemic toddler that has only been at home with me, my husband and my parents (his…read moregrandparents). Needless to say, I was very cautious and nervous when selecting a preschool for when he turned 3. I looked at a lot of preschools in the Pleasanton area and finally decided on this one. If you're looking for a part time preschool you should definitely choose Gingerbread. ADMISSION - they release sign ups I think sometime in April before the school year which starts in August and it's through the city of pleasanton sign up website. Set an alarm and do it right away, although I checked a few hours after it opened and there were spots so maybe it depends. Once you sign up for one quarter you get priority registration for the other quarters so you have a spot guaranteed. CLASS SIZE - this information is for the 3 year old class. The class size was 22 but they expanded to 24. There is 1 teacher and 2 helpers. Overall it seems like a lot of kids but it didn't feel overwhelming and I feel like my son got the attention he needed. ACADEMICS - Gingerbread is definitely play based. They have a lot of toys. However, they also try to incorporate learning letters and numbers and other concepts. They don't get through the alphabet before the school year ends but about halfway through they start doing a letter and number a week. Their schedule includes playtime outside, snack time, table time where they do the learning and arts/crafts and then play time with beginning and ending circle time. Throughout the school year they have little presentations and special events where you can come see them perform a song and they also have lunch and plays where you can eat lunch in the yard with your kids and whomever else stays (no teachers). I will say however, that it's probably much more play focused/based than learning. My son definitely learned during the school year but he does seem to be a bit behind compared to other kids his age. Could be a combination of the school and his personality but I'm guessing if he went to a more structures strictly academic school he would be ahead. FACILITIES - their facilities are clean and no issues. I think they are run by the city of pleasanton, which is why it's so much cheaper so they have a regular bathroom with stalls and teachers cannot go inside the stalls with the kids. I was nervous since my son was potty trained but not used to going to the bathroom by himself. The teachers help the kids verbally by guiding them but they need to be able to get the stool or seat themselves, pull down pants, sit down, wipe, flush etc. by themselves. They take the kids at certain intervals. My son caught on pretty quickly and only had a few accidents, which was good. Drop off the parents don't go inside, which is actually probably better for the kids in terms of separation anxiety. For pick up, you wait outside until they call your class and then you go inside to pick up. It's at that time you can talk to the teacher. PRICE - the main reason I went with them is the price. It's probably 1/3 of what you pay at other schools and I would say for some of them the academic level/cleanliness etc. is the same if not better. You are only paying for 4 days a week and 3 hours with no food included. However, it's totally worth it in my opinion if you're looking for a part time preschool that will nurture your child and care for them. CONS - a few cons to mention and why we are not re-enrolling our son next year. First, it's only 4 days. Now they do have a fifth day STEM option but they didn't have that when we enrolled so if you are fine with only a 4 day preschool then that's fine. As a working mom, I need that fifth day. It's also only 3 hours with no lunch. Again, seems short but for the first time transitioning into preschool it's fine. They also don't have an app or other type of updates like pictures etc. So what he does at school feels like a black hole unless you ask your child or teacher everyday. They don't really communicate that much unless you are proactive. That being said, they are very open and nice if you want to meet after class is over and talk about your child's performance. It's also not year round and they do have quite a number of days off. So overall, if you're not too worried about not having a more full time or encompassing school with snacks or lunch provided, 5 days a week etc. then this is definitely a great option. I wish we could stay another year since they really care for your child and our teachers and helpers were great with our son's transition. He didn't have any problems adjusting and I know it's because of the staff and curriculum. However, as a working mom with a 10 month old, I need a more full time schedule and lunch included year round.

We had very good experience with Ms. Julie's my grownup and me class. She respects the little ones…read moreand takes the time to connect with them. However, we can't say the same for the 2yr old classroom - hasty pickup and drop-off with clear favoritism between the lead teacher and specific families. Minimum feedback and high turnover among the assisting teachers. Overall it's an affordable part-time solution and a lot of the teachers we've interacted with are very good.

our daughter just started about a month ago and I must say she has learned a lot during her short…read moretime there. Miss Teresa is awesome, you can tell she loves teaching and working with toddlers. she is very open and transparent about everything. would highly recommend her.

We are lucky to have Miss Teresa to be my kids preschool teacher. The environment is always clean…read moreand safe. My kids get enough attention to be in a small group. Miss Teresa always stay in touch with us of anything happened during the day. Both of my kids love to go to school and love Miss Teresa so much. Miss Teresa cares about every single kid and she has great experience with kids. The aids are wonderful too!!

It is very sad to see posts here that contain false information. The pastor was a wonderful, holy…read morepriest and was falsely accused by an adult person for financial reasons. Very sad. It had nothing to do with the school or any of the children. Check the facts for yourself with the Diocese if you have any doubts. For my review, I just want to say that St Michael School has been such a blessing to our family. We just started last year and have been so pleased with the teachers, the students and the administration. Perfect blend of professionalism, warmth and kindness. It feels like a nice family atmosphere and it is clear that both the students and teachers are there because they really love it. Our daughter is learning a lot, both about our faith and academically. There is also such a maturity, confidence, and leadership in the students, which speaks to the excellent teachers and staff. If you are considering this school for your child, you have found a treasure.

I have two sons that currently attend St. Michael's School. We have been a part of the SMS…read morecommunity for 5 years. The staff, students, and parents have all become part of our family. I was a public school teacher for many years and never encountered such a welcoming and warm environment where everyone has your back no matter what. I feel safe knowing that my children are getting an amazing education in an environment that I trust. This year has been so hard with COVID and St. Michael's made it a priority to open our school safely and I will be forever grateful for that! Students and their education is made the priority here and I could not be happier.