I was very surprised to see how few reviews Starbright has here on Yelp -- considering that it's the top pre-school being talked about in most of the mommy-groups I've been a part of. We were lucky to be admitted to Starbright after waiting only a short time on the waitlist. Our son has been at Starbright for a year now, and it's been wonderful! The personal attention we get from all the teachers and the owners themselves (thank you Alla and Igor! We love your preschool!) is so great! Groups are small (about 18 kids) and there are 2 teachers in each group. Our son is excited each morning we bring him - which makes me feel much better about going back to work. Our son also loves playing outdoors - and Starbright has a very nice playground. They have all kinds of cars that he plays with, trikes, play houses, etc. Parts of the big playground are grass, parts are some sort of a soft cushioned cover material (how cool is that!), so the kids don't get hurt if they fall! There were 2 major factors why we chose Starbright (besides all the recommendations from our friends whose kids are enrolled or were enrolled there): Starbright's emphasis on education and their extreme cleanliness. We love that Starbright is not just a daycare. They have a very structured program for starting education from the age of 2 -- and they do it in such a fun way, that for children it feels like games, but games that they learn from. They also pay attention to arts and crafts and basic sciences. The difference that we see in our son in just a short year is very impressive -- he speaks so much better, has made so many friends, knows colors, numbers, etc... and the best thing is that he is eager to learn more! When looking for a pre-school, we went to 6 other recommended ones in our area, and Starbright was by far the cleanest one. We all know how messy kids are, but everything at Starbright is amazingly clean and very sanitary! (It was a huge contrast to what we saw in most other schools!) When I asked Alla about how they manage this, she said they have a professional crew that comes in every single night and cleans the entire preschool top to bottom -- how great is that? We were very impressed. Starbright also has quite a few additional classes for an extra fee. We'll be enrolling our son in the Art class, as well as Musical Theater starting in September. Our experience at Starbright has been great, and we are very happy. read more

We couldn't be happier with the experience our daughters had at Starbright School, where both graduated with wonderful memories and a solid foundation. From the very beginning, we felt at ease knowing they were in a place that prioritized both safety and emotional well-being. The love and care they received during their years at Starbright were evident in everything, from the warm environment to the personalized attention they got from the staff. One standout feature of the school is the emphasis on healthy living. Every day, our children enjoyed nutritious meals that were freshly prepared from scratch--something that's increasingly rare and greatly appreciated. The program itself is incredibly well-balanced, blending strong academics with enriching activities. A daily piano program was a lovely touch, giving our children a head start in music, and the performing arts program was included in tuition, providing them with the opportunity to explore their creative sides. What we truly appreciated as parents were the enrichment classes offered during the school day--ballet, soccer, Lego, and gym. These extra-curricular activities are a huge relief, as we didn't have to run around to other locations to fulfill our kids' need for play and socialization. The kindergarten program was beyond our expectations, with small class sizes, two teachers per class, and a variety of engaging events. The school didn't just focus on academics, but also fostered creativity and life skills with cooking days, science experiments, recitals, tea parties, and even bagel days with parents--activities that created lasting memories and strengthened the bond between children and families. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone at Starbright School for the love, care, and dedication they provided. Our children are well-prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey, thanks to the strong foundation laid at Starbright. The memories and experiences they gained here will last a lifetime. read more

Due to our original sitter needing to retire due to health reasons we made the decision (had no choice) to place our child in Daycare. After an exhausting search we settled on Starbright in Campbell due to the initial visit and the fact that they had cameras and the place seemed clean... My girlfriend was already experiencing severe anxiety due to having to leave our child with strangers but nonetheless we took a chance on this facility... 2 days into her time here our baby contracted a stomach virus (along with a scratch on her forehead) and this is where the story goes sideways.. I understand children get sick BUT this place did NOT notify either of us by phone of our daughters sickness during the day NOR did they bother to explain much when she was picked up. They only handed her an incident slip with nothing more or less... Our daughter spent all night in Urgent Care miserable and the next day when my girlfriend visited the facility to speak to the Director there was LITTLE to NO responsibility taken or accountability. Our child has been removed from this facility and I advise other parents to take heed and do NOT leave your child in the care of these individuals... my mother and sister are teachers and childcare can be a taxing job but someone else's child is in your care and that is a BIG DEAL... Your Facebook and IG post can wait until you get home or your lunch... not while my child is sitting in a pamper with diarrhea and urine for an extended period of time resulting in a rather nasty diaper rash... I digress now... Sincerely, A very relieved parent that no longer has a child at Starbright read more

Our daughther loved every day of her experience at Starbright and day after day she would tell us on the way back: "Today was the best day ever..." We had just arrived to the Bay Area from Canada and from the very beginning we were impressed by the balance of academic discipline and playtime. We enrolled our daughter just as she had turned 4. Teachers are caring, dedicated and passionate about children development. We consistently received very specific feedback about our daughther's progress. After 16 months she can now write/read and do addition/subtraction as a first grader... and she has not even started formal kindergartten. Lots of focus on developing self-esteem and getting kids comfortable with singing and reciting on stage. Seeing two dozen children ages 4-5 perform flawlessly at the yearly concert was a mesmerizing experience. Another example of the balancing act of Starbtight: Our daughter would excitedly tell us about her day in school. Sometimes that would mean facts about Planets, Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, Insects, Penguins; at other times it was Leprechaun traps, Carving Pumpkins, making their own vegetable soup. There was never a dull day! The wide selection of enrichment classes also shows the concern with balancing learning with fun. Our daughther loved Lego Robotics and Soccer. We are so glad to have found Starbright and thank every teacher and staff member for the memorable 16 months our daughther has spent here. read more

Our son has been at Starbright now for 3 years and we couldn't be happier. We toured what seemed to be every preschool in the area back then and while some seemed OK, none stood out until we visited Starbright. We went on the tour and instantly noticed it was cleaner than the others and all the children seemed happier. Our son has loved all his teachers and has been thriving ever since. The teachers and staff are all extremely caring and loving. We're sad our son only has one more year left. Admittedly the school is higher priced than many but well worth it. Each class puts on an annual performance in their theater each year and seeing that performance from all the kids is an amazing testament to the teachers and how great they are with the children. I'm always amazed at how happy and well rounded the children are. It's Interesting that the two negative reviews here are from those whose total experience of the school is from a single visit, noting frozen Costco food (the meals and snacks our son gets there are far better than other preschools we toured), kids with a cold at school (the school's rule is sending children home with a temperature of 100, not every sniffle which would be ridiculous), and the price (well worth it). All the reviews from actual parents of students attending the school are five stars - that should speak volumes. We couldn't be happier with Starbright and couldn't recommend it more. read more

Our three children have been Starbright students starting with our son back in 2009 and now our youngest about to graduate from pre-K. The kids and we, the parents, love this school! We have been mostly at the Campbell campus. The facilities are clean, new, spacious and have plenty of toys/materials needed for preschool. Playground is great! The instructors are caring, attentive, and experienced. When my older ones come with me to pick up the little one, they often look for their former teachers to say hi! The academic program is very strong. Our kids are tri-lingual (English, Russian and Spanish) and while learning primarily in English, they had an opportunity to learn reading and writing in Russian through the enrichment Russian class. We have continued to our public school and the kids were prepared more than enough, it was an easy, smooth transition. The enrichment programs are wonderful!! Over the years, our kids participated in art, dance, soccer, Russian, and musical theater. Seeing our kids on stage dancing, singing, speaking with confidence and excitement was priceless! Our kids have developed wonderful friendships that continue beyond graduating from Starbright. For us, everything that Starbright gave to our kids was worth the drive, the money, the time and we are very thankful!! read more

I visited this school this spring as I was considering placing my 3 year old into Starbright based on reviewed. Boy, was it disappointing! So many lies...The administrator giving the tour mentioned that there are many enrichment activities on top of a rigorous academic program (you are charged extra on top of a $2000 tuition for enrichment). The whole campus looked like a factory, I didn't get a homey feeling. The delicious food they mentioned is actually frozen food from Costco, as I discovered on my subsequent visit to San Jose campus. I was told they don't let sick kids attend, yet I saw 2 kids who were clearly sick, playing on the playground with very visible signs of cold. I mentioned I was looking for something smaller, and administrator told me to give San Jose Campus a try, my mistake for wasting more time there... Anne R is right -- money hungry factory that doesn't care about kids...Glad I selected a school that was a better fit for my child read more

Our two sons, one year apart, have been going to Starbright Campbell for two and a half years. The older one has recently graduated from the Kindergarten program. Originally, we planned to take the younger one out of Starbright when the older graduates, but we felt bad depriving him of the one more year of great experience at this school. We like that the kids were given breakfast, hot lunch and several snacks during the day. We like that there is a well-thought schedule that teaches kids good habits. Children learn to respect themselves and others. There is a very nice tradition of celebrating all birthdays in the group, with kids learning to give gifts. There are a lot of different classes that children can take in addition to a very rich standard academical program. Starbright offers many extras: book fairs, firefighter visits, planetarium and in-house musical theater plays. We are very happy that our sons have had such an amazing experience. read more

On top of my highest review and warmest appreciation words to wonderful teachers and staff, I just want new potential families who are looking for a very outstanding place for their kids' most sensitive age 2-6 to visit any of 2 campuses and take a tour. None of the info provided in the hateful review by Tatyana K. makes sense. I have 1 child and I am an engineer and I am very glad to be part of Starbright Family, such a healthy environment academically oriented and concentrating on raising strong self-confident personalities in kids, teaching them how to adapt, make friends, love learning, build relationship with teachers and parents based on trust and mutual respect. Love this place and hate those who open accounts just to write 1 hateful review. I believe Tatyana should worry less about any kind of interest/profit and concentrate on the stories of those whose kids successfully graduated and became one of the top students at school. read more

Our experience at Starbright school has been very good. They not only offer preschool now but have recently opened elementary school and we were happy to take advantage of that, since we know and love the teachers who are really a great match for our kids. School feels like family to us as both kids have been going there since age 2 and we are happy with the level of education they get as well as the community around them. The teachers are always supportive and encouraging, the academics levels are way above average and we are happy that they offer a lot extra classes such as Lego Robotics, Dance, Spanish, Art, Math and most of all Theater. Starbright theater is amazing place for kids where they learn to perform on stage and boost their confidence. . Thank you Starbright for our well educated and happy kids! read more

Dear SB team, I wanted to express my gratitude and compliments for the teachers, Miss Jane and Miss Lena leading the zoom classes this week. They are truly amazing! Online classes are a challenge by itself but keeping so young kids engaged and focused through the sessions is real talent! I am really impressed and I appreciate all their work. Last year during the same time my kid had experience to online classes with a different school and I can only say that other schools need to take examples from your great team! Thank you! read more

Great pre-school that our daughters love. We saw many others, but none in the area compared - the size of classes, the amount of educational toys, the cleanliness, the great food prepared on site, and the sheer dedication of the owners and staff won us over immediately. We had to wait a few months to be admitted, but it was very well worth it. We highly recommend Starbright. read more

The best preschool. Two of my kids go there and I am always impressed how much they care about kids. Lovely performances at the end of the year. Nice facility. Low teacher's turnover. Very safe and clean place. Recommend. read more

My brother and I attended this school, and the results were mixed. There are definitely certain children who are favored by the administration and teachers. It's not the place for a sensitive kids for sure. read more