Our experience with Merryhill, has been Outstanding. After a year of kindergarten, at a different…read morehighly marketed private school, where my daughter was told she cannot keep up with the curriculum, she hated school and would often cry before being dropped off in the morning. The summer following Kindergarten, she was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. On the recommendation from a coworker, we toured the Merryhill school. From the outset, we were impressed. The curriculum was on par with the other school, and the diversity of the experience was clearly wide ranging. Once the school year started it became even more clear that the principal was highly engaged with all the students, and that between her and the teachers, they would bend over backwards to assure that the accommodations necessary for my daughter were in place. Unlike my daughter's former school, we were able to work with her teachers to assure that through her school work and tests, she could demonstrate what she had learned, instead of putting her into a cookie-cutter educational system that tests in only one way and does not accommodate for her needs. As she has entered the third grade, we could not be more thrilled with the Merryhill experience and the staff at the school. My daughter has gone from hating school to not being able to get enough. Her grades continue to maintain at the highest level and she scored above her grade level in standardized testing. Her confidence in both her academics and her social interactions continues to grow. I sincerely believe this is in big part due to the efforts of the Merryhill staff. While every school and every environment is not for every student, parents should be doing their due diligence in assessing the most appropriate direction for their child. We are incredibly fortunate to have found Merryhill at a time during which we had numerous questions. A great big thank you to Merryhill Elementary School.

I wouldn't be surprised if Yelp takes this review down (FOR A 2nd TIME) but that would be…read moreincredibly disappointing, considering this platform is meant for people to share all experiences, not just the positive ones. The administration at this school is fully aware of how poorly they've treated their staff. Instead of addressing the issues, they seem more focused on hiding the truth. For this matter my daughter will not enroll in this school. The front staff are so rude! They need to be trained on proper customer service. And the principal is rude as well. They all need better training! But what's done in the dark always finds its way to the light. To any parents considering this school please think twice. For the sake of your children and the educators who deserve better.

My kids have been at Merryhill Elementary for 5 years, and it has been great. We've watched our…read morekids grow up in this school. The teachers and staff have been great, and everyone is very approachable and happy to help. I believe attitude comes from the top, and Mrs. Quinn, the principal, has been so awesome and knows all the kids names, and not just the trouble makers.

My son stayed at Merryhill for a few years. He stayed that long for his friends. However, for me, I…read morepersonally was not a big fan of the teachers. This school mainly runs on favoritism. The teacher very clearly favors one student over another. On the flip side, if the teacher does not like a student, the teacher also will not hesitate to made that very clear to everybody including the kids, in many areas, without considering how terrible for the poor kids to bear. For example, the class you will be assigned to at the beginning of each academic year, is determined how much you are favored. Good students are often assigned to good class, bad students are assigned to bad class. We believe our son is not Ms Quinn's favorite, or Ms Quinn has certain bias against us, so we quickly ran away. I do not recommend Merryhill to anybody!

We had enrolled our daughter a few years ago and I was checking to see if we can re-enroll her this…read moreyear. They curtly told me that after careful consideration, they decided not to enroll our daughter. When I politely asked them what is the specific reason, they said they said they cannot disclose. I genuinely felt discriminated. Do not recommend this at all.

My daughter has been there around two months, She loves this academics school. The teacher is very…read morenice and classroom very clean. Thank all teachers help. we love here.

We have two kids that currently attend MCS and we have been really happy. The teachers have been…read moregreat. Our kids have learned so much with the core subjects. In addition, the school also offers extracurricular activities such as band, clay art, debate, and others which they totally love. The entire staff is always helpful and caring, and there is a family feeling here. If you are looking for a great school with great teachers and staff, I would recommend checking out MCS. We had checked out a few schools before landing on MCS, and we were glad that we made the right decision.

My son goes to this school since Kindergarten. He is now in 5th grade. Let me tell you why I am…read morepleased with this school. 1) The teachers are very hard-working. They respond to Emails even after 8pm. 2) The teachers are very encouraging to the students. My son asked the teacher a question. The teacher will say, wow you are so detailed. They didn't just reply to the question but gave encouraging words 3) Happy Students. I have interviewed many parents before sending my son here and they all said their kids are very happy attending this school. 4) Polite students. I once took a cake to my son's school and shared the cake with his classmates. When I left, 3 or 4 students came to me and said thank you. 5) Strict discipline. My son was kicked out of school for 1 day because another kid misled him. He had to write an apology letter per the teacher's request. I am pleased with this because I want a school to be strict on discipline. If you are being late or bully other kids or misbehave, and no consequence is given, this is not good for the child. So I am glad my son learned the lesson early. 6) Extremely generous. They give generous financial aid, and I am very thankful 7) A lot of after-school enrichment program choices.

Mrs. Dora, Mrs. Sharon, Mrs. Chris, and Mrs. Lola have been amazing with our three-year old son,…read moreMilo! Milo was recently diagnosed with high-functioning autism and ADHD, and East Valley Christian Preschool accepted Milo with open arms, have allowed his BT's (Behavior Therapists) in the classroom, and we have seen a huge improvement in his growth. My husband and I just want to send our sincere gratitude for fostering Milo's learning, and being so caring and accommodating. We appreciate you, and all the extra love and care you continue to provide. Forever Grateful, --The Goodman Family

First and foremost, I just want to thank East Valley Christian preschool for being everything we…read moreneeded when we enrolled our little one and everything we still need! Mrs.Dora is a great and helpful director. I always feel welcomed each morning, greeted with a smile and a warm hello! It's always nice because when I drop off my daughter, I leave ready to tackle traffic and a long day at work but with everything I endure first thing at daycare, I'm able to have a smile, I'm able to feel secure and safe as I leave my child. It sets the right tone for my day, thank you to all the staff and specially our teachers Mrs. Juanita and Mrs. Daisy. Some professional areas I love about the school are the academics, the social skills and manners that my daughter learns daily. She comes home singing and is overall happy. The classrooms are clean, the school and church are very clean. The rooms are filled with art work, and are always decorated with each holiday and or season for that month. I would 100 percent recommend East Valley. We love it so much, I am currently enrolling my son into their elementary side! Thanks again to all the staff for keeping my child safe and teaching her about Jesus and all academics!

Edit: My kid has been going to Best Brain Milpitas center for almost two summers now and experience…read morecan't be better. They pay attention to details and work 1:1 if your kid has issues with specific concepts or subjects. If you have reached this page, you are curious about Best Brains and checking Google for any information available. My 6 years old has been going to Best Brains since July 2016 and so far I am satisfied with results. They offer English, Math, Abacus and other classes at few days a week. The owner(Sylvia) is a friendly lady always willing to offer answers. I have seen the same teachers with my kid for a while, meaning he doesn't have to adjust based on new teachers. Fees is reasonable based on other places I have seen in Bay Area. Its very closed to India Bazaar, you can do grocery shopping while you kid is gaining skills. Parking can be challenging sometimes but its available most of the times. I have seen improvement in my kid in last 4 months and I hope he will continue improving at same or greater pace. Good luck with your decision. Message me if you have any additional questions. Disclaimer: I am not paid or compensated in any way for writing this tutoring center. These are my views based on personal experience.

I want to give this place a fair review and just share my experience…read more Pros: I think this place has a lot of potential. Multiple subjects, small tutoring size and good price, and seemingly good curriculum. The location is convenient. It's clean inside and many students. Cons: here is my experience: I brought my daughter in for the assessment. The owner was coldly polite. Did not introduce herself, say hello or anything but merely directed my daughter to take an assessment test. I felt a little put off by just the lack of warmth but I wanted to give the place a benefit of the doubt. When she is done and the owner asks my daughter her name. My daughter has a soft voice and the owner said "say it! You need to talk louder". She had just met my daughter and already is reprimanding her? ...bad taste in my mouth but again, benefit of the doubt. I decide against my gut to sign up (never again will I not trust my instincts). After we leave, my daughter pleads with me "please do not send me here. Please!" She was in tears. We had a long talk, I was shocked and conflicted bc she LOVES school, has been to many tutoring programs and camps over the years and has always loved them. She is 9. Feel free to PM me if you want to know details. My daughter's experience is only part of the reason for the bad review--most of it is the owner's response and my own feeling about the place. Anyway, after much deliberation, and consultation with my husband I decided I would try to see if we could get our deposit back or, I could voice my concerns with the owner and see if there could be some kind of reassurance or solution. Two days later I go back to the center and ask politely can we please cancel, it was two days ago, she has not started yet. Owner says no, they already "bought the materials." Really? Ok so plan B, let's see if we can make this work. I shared with her my daughter's experience and she became very defensive. I told her it may be the center's focus on education (vs development of the child's love for learning) and not a good fit. She said I cannot say her "center is bad," shoved me the money and non-verbally said "get out." I walked out and realized she gave me more than what I had paid. It was a measly $30 more and no way I was walking back in there after she treated me that way. Plus it was her mistake. I drive 5 minutes and she has the audacity to call me! "You owe me $30!" At this point I am laughing in disbelief. I kind of felt anger mixed with pity for how crazy she was acting. I wanted to be the bigger person and not stoop to her level so I drove back to give the dumb $30 back. I calmed down and went back and tried to reason with her. I told her she is obviously doing something right bc there are lots of kids here but she needs to listen and be able to receive feedback. She just got more and more defensive saying my daughter hadn't even tried it, how can she listen to me? I said if you are not listening now, what makes me so sure you're going to listen once we try? She was not hearing me and just being defensive. I tried. I'm sure this place is working for a lot of families but I just want to warn those who are looking for a higher level of customer service to beware. My take home: trust my instincts!

We had a wonderful learning experience at the Stratford Preparatory Milpitas this year and we feel…read morefortunate to have had Ms. Khushboo as our daughter's math teacher this year. She has been incredibly patient and encouraging, and has guided her step by step in a way that really built her confidence and interest in math. She goes beyond academics and truly cares about the children's overall well being and growth. She takes time to understand each child, highlights their strengths, and creates a positive space for learning. Her support, kindness, and constant communication with parents have meant a lot to us. We also appreciate the supportive school environment, all teachers and well maintained campus, which together creates a great place for children to learn and grow.

Stratford Preparatory Milpitas just opened last year - and we have had a positive experience so…read morefar. The 6th-grade team is highly professional, capable, and deeply invested in mentoring their students. * Ms. Khushboo (Math): She puts incredible dedication into improving student math levels. She is always approachable and spends a significant amount of time providing constructive feedback to parents, which helps keep students motivated on their academic journey. * Ms. Trautner (ELA): Friendly and kind, Ms. Trautner provides invaluable guidance on creating effective study plans. She makes sure that students are well prepared for upcoming assignments and tests through her organized approach and her sample tests. * Ms. Gardner (History & Specialty Subjects): She is very encouraging and mindful of the unique needs of growing pre-teens. We especially appreciate how she tracks Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) through engaging and thoughtful questions. * Ms. Revankar (Science): An award-winning educator, Ms. Revankar brings a high level of expertise to the science department. The science curriculum has hands-on activities and projects. Science camp was a lot of fun for the students as well! * Coach Scott (PE): He puts a lot of effort into designing and implementing a robust PE curriculum that keeps the students active and engaged. * Ms. Robinos (Spanish): She makes Spanish class creative and fun, successfully encouraging non-native speakers to participate and gain confidence in their speaking skills. * Mr. Chu (Computer Science): Mr. Chu assigns challenging projects that push students to develop & apply their technical skills in new ways, ensuring they stay ahead. The curriculum at Stratford is undoubtedly rigorous, and we truly appreciate the hard work of the teachers and leadership. The newly maintained school space also provides a great environment for learning. One area that can be improved is the extracurricular clubs - I think that there can be certain goals set which students aim at achieving over the course of the school year, and the mentors need to help them track the goals as well as communicate updates to parents better. We are hopeful that the clubs grow and evolve further in the coming year.

I spent a long time looking for a preschool for my son (researching, tours) - and I'm so glad I…read morefound Milpitas Christian preschool. They really care about your children here. Everyone from the teachers to the staff to the principal- they're the best people ever! They genuinely love all the children. I've watched my kid grow from his first day when he wanted to go home to a kid who can't wait to go to school every morning. He even asks me to pick him up later so he can play longer with his friends! My son started pre-pandemic and continued through virtual and then back on campus- so we've seen how MCS has dealt with change and the obstacles covid-19 threw at them and wow they were amazing. They really stepped up to the challenge every step of the way. They exceeded all expectations and then some. They always helped me get to the point where I was comfortable with things and went above and beyond in every stage of the pandemic. They were amazing pre-covid but they really shined during covid. Their virtual learning was so good and the teachers (Mr. Urbach) were able to adapt so well! We went back on campus in September - and they made us feel as safe as they could - following social distancing protocols, constantly cleaning, etc- while providing such a great education and support system for my child and myself! It has been a struggle this year for everyone but the love and support and the dedication that the staff and the teachers have provided for me and my family has been amazing and I don't think can ever properly express how thankful I am for them. Also- logistically as a preschool their schedule is amazing and the kids really get to learn about themselves and Math and literature and the Bible. It's a good balance of play and fun and learning and they get to do so much art! They have a lot of activities to help develop their fine and gross motor skills. Not only does MCS provide a good education but they also provide a good foundation in helping these young children be confident and caring young individuals. They definitely give them all the tools both academically and socially for them to succeed- which seems like it'll be a great foundation for them as they move forward in life.

I really wanted to give this school 5 stars, but i was so disappointed in our experience this year…read more i think if your child attends the morning or all day session, you would have a great experience. and I would recommend this preschool to anyone looking for that time slot. but for us, my child was in the afternoon session. it was great in the beginning of the year. i saw a lot of progress and the teachers are wonderful. you can tell that the kids are cared for. but after the start of the new year, they took out some of the older kids from the all day class they kept piling in more and more new younger kids in the afternoon class. this class was supposed to be a 4 yr old class to prep for kindergarten. now over half the class are 2 and 3 year olds. the poor teacher is stuck with bored 4 yr olds and younger kids that can't keep up. no one is really learning anything new. the director was showing around a new aide and i overheard her refer to the class as the "buffet class". not sure if that's something to be proud of! if the school is going to advertise a 4 yr old program, they should stick with it throughout the whole year. I'm just am really disappointed. i was hoping to send my younger one here, but now i think I'll have to look elsewhere.