My kid has been going there for months and just left this place for a better environment. I felt…read morelike it is time for a review. He was getting sick once or twice literally every month. The facility inside is well lit and organized but however has no openable windows for positive airflow and no adequate HVAC system filtering the airs, thus the main suspect of him getting easily sick besides kids being kids! The main concern of this place and the worse was during the months my kid was there 90% of the directors and teachers are replaced and came and gone!!! This placed has gone thru 2 directors within months and all the teachers except the older teacher Fang Fang were either quit or terminated without any notice to us parents!!! If the retention rate is so low and turn over rate of teachers are so ridiculously high, how can our kids adjust mentally and psychologically to the constant changes of teachers!!!Recently, our parents were given 1 day notice of a director leaving this place??? Seriously? If the directors and teachers were not happy, how can our kids be?? The upper management should pay attention on fixing and treating their most valuable assets (directors and teachers)better, otherwise this place is the worst place to send your kids to grow and learn!

This review is solely based on the visiting experience. Big deal breaker- there is no real outdoor…read moreplayground. This place basically converted an underground garage into a playground. How could kids grow in an environment without the sun everyday?! They have a very tiny garden though-however I can't imagine how much outdoor time they would get from this. Second big concern: this school seems have a big teacher turnover rate. The director was changed to a different person within two weeks when we contacted the school vs when we visited. The classrooms were quiet as Death Valley when we visited. As an elementary school teacher I can tell you that a classroom for young kids isn't supposed to be as quiet as this. When it is, there is something wrong. Again this review is solely based on visiting experience. But I would never send my kiddo to a place like this.

I can honestly say that my kids have grown so much in math because of Fran and this Kumon San Mateo…read moreteam. I have 2 kids who have gone up to higher level math and both can honestly say they wanted to continue because it was helping them so much. Fran is patient and so great with each student. She knows how to teach different levels and does so well reading each students learning style. My kids confidence in math was so important during this tender age of other pressures. I had recommended to friends who are also so happy there. They say in their own words "Ms. Fran is great". I highly recommend Kumon San Mateo

We have had two of our boys graduate from Kumon under Fran's supervision. The program is similar to…read morewhen I took it as a child -- learn basic to advance math through lessons and then daily practice of those foundational lessons. The repetition leads to confidence that the principles are understood and ultimately leads to confidence. Fran and staff run the program very well and my family has been happy with the results.

My son (started at 2.5, now is 3) has loved every minute at PFBS, he asks to go every day! We…read moreappreciate and trust the teachers and he is cared for with love and affection. He thrives in the beautiful forest classroom. In just a few months has become deeply aware of his surroundings in nature and has developed a true curiosity for the ocean, animals, bugs and plants. Now that he is 3, we planned to send him to a traditional preschool full time, but because of his love for this special program, we are continuing part time at PFBS to foster his love for the outdoors.

My first experience with PFBS was during Covid, when we needed a summer day camp for our oldest…read more They basically just hung out at a local beach every day, exploring the length of it, nearby tidepools, discussing rocks, etc. She enjoyed herself despite the setting being fairly mundane. Now my Kindergarten student attends a weekly pod at the Coastside Moss Beach location and we are really happy to be sending her. The location--Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and the neighboring forest--is spectacular, and I am constantly being surprised at the random nature knowledge she casually spits out. They visit the tidepools whenever the tides allow, make secret hideouts in the trees, make dams in the sand, etc. I wish I could go to forest school!

We absolutely love Universe of Colors! It's such a hidden gem--perfect for families who want their…read morechildren to learn Spanish. From my very first visit, I was so impressed by how well-behaved and engaged all the kids were, and how warmly the teachers interacted with them. The staff is incredibly welcoming and nurturing. When our little one first started, he was struggling with hitting. We met with Teacher Terry to share our concerns, and she was so understanding and proactive in helping us work through it together. Now, one year old will soon be following in his siblings' footsteps--and we couldn't be more excited!

Universe of Colors is a hidden gem and I will be forever grateful to the moms who recommended them…read moreto me. We have been very happy with our experience so far and I highly recommend them to anyone who is searching for a preschool. Their academics and social learning opportunities are well-balanced and the teachers are just kind, caring, and amazing. My children have had the same teachers in a span of 5 years, so the staff turnover is low. I find that the school closures (holidays, breaks, teacher work day, etc.) aren't as excessive as other schools, which I appreciate as a working parent. Thank you for everything, Universe of Colors staff!

I had not seen recent reviews here, but I decided to check it out for my kid. Ms. Melitta is great…read morewith kids. My kid says the sessions are fun, and the sessions does not feel like tutoring or studying. This location is very popular, and occasionally, it reaches the limit of 25 students per session (30 min). Wish the hours were longer on Thursday and Friday. Single subject is $200, and both subjects are $380. Materials ($30) and registration fee ($80) are one-time and separate.

We love this Kumon center. We have been attending for two years and the program has really helped…read moreour boys become master readers. Mr. Kwok was a fabulous teacher and owner. When he retired, Ms. Melitta took over as the new owner and is equally wonderful. We saw marked improvement even within the first 4 months of our signing up and have continued to see huge strides. Even the boys' school teachers have commented positively at their abilities thanks to the extra "schooling". This particular center has the best hours, they are open multiple days a week and on Saturdays!!! The latter was what made the program do-able for us. This center also has a very fun rewards program that seems to incent our boys in just the right way. We are grateful to Kumon of Foster City for helping our family in such an amazing way. We highly recommend Kumon of Foster City and Ms. Melitta, the owner and main teacher.

Let's call it what it is, ALL childcare/ summer camp programs are an extraordinary expense. For my…read morefamily a completely necessary one. With that said, Footsteps, both the after school care programs (Cipriani) and summer camps (district wide) is GREAT. The program organizers and teachers like Kenzie, Chris, Jaime (everyone on the Footsteps team) really do go above & beyond. They have been consistently awesome since our little first joined their programs two years ago and going. Communication- the very best! Great connection with their students! Fun & engaging activities. Yes the cost aligns with all child care in the Bay Area yet I am so grateful the Footsteps team takes such good care in all the important ways for our little. Thank you for everything you do!

This is my 4th year with Footsteps at Shores ( I have a 1st grader and 3rd grader attending the…read moreprogram) and only had great things to say about the program. The snacks are always healthy and creative, kids have plenty of activities to engage in and staff are attentive, helpful and caring. Footsteps involves children in various language, sports and art activities which I appreciate very much. They also assist with taking kids to or from clubs that are located at Redwood Shores school campus. Footsteps also has coverage for days when school is not open, and their camps are very good. Additional bonus - Parent Night Out events that my kids always enjoy. I'd say its more of a kids night out as they get to eat, play, watch a movie and have other kinds of fun. Thank you, Footsteps!

Our son spent two years in the Butterfly class at Challenge School's San Mateo campus, and…read morehonestly, sending him here is one of the best decisions we've made as parents. When he first started, he was a quiet little boy. He'd come home from his old, all-English school and barely say a word about his day, and making friends never came easily to him. That slowly changed here. From his very first days, Challenge felt safe to him, and bit by bit he came out of his shell -- chatting about his friends, laughing more, growing into the outgoing, happy kid we'd always hoped to see. Watching that happen has meant more to us than we can put into words. So much of it comes down to the teachers. He adores Teacher Francis and greets him with a hug every single morning, and there's a genuine tenderness in the way the teachers treat the kids -- right down to the little nicknames they have for each of them. What really stayed with us, though, is how the school shows up when things get hard. Last year our son got bigger and full of energy, and his afternoon nap started keeping him up later and later at night. Bedtime turned into a nightly battle -- some nights we were still at it past midnight, and the whole family was exhausted. When we brought it up, they didn't just nod and move on; they sat down and worked through it with us. They offered to move him to the after-school class, and -- knowing how much his friends mean to him -- suggested he could still spend his mornings with his original class so he wouldn't lose them. His sleep eventually sorted itself out and we never needed to make the switch, but the fact that they were so willing to bend for one family told us everything. His Mandarin has blossomed here, and so has his confidence in English. He mostly speaks Mandarin, but Teacher Hanan gently coaxed him up for Show & Tell each week, and he went from not wanting to say a word to standing in front of the class and telling his story in English. The teachers keep a close, caring eye on the whole child, too -- they check in with us often about how he's doing with his learning, his play, his communication -- and they're always adjusting to help him along. And it's simply a joyful place to be a kid. He's forever bringing home crafts and drawings, he helps look after the classroom plants, and he counts down to every holiday they celebrate -- Easter, Halloween, Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day. We're deeply grateful to Francis, Hanan, Nicole, and everyone at Challenge School. If you're looking for a warm, bilingual preschool where your child will be truly seen and truly cared for, we couldn't recommend it more.

Our son had a wonderful experience in the Butterfly class and summer camps. The teachers were…read morecaring, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive. The curriculum was thoughtful and engaging, and we were especially happy to see how much his Mandarin improved. The facilities were always clean and well maintained. We also loved the many events held throughout the year, including Lunar New Year, Halloween, and the Mid-Autumn Festival. Our son's performances were such a pleasant surprise, especially the Christmas performance at the mall! We're very grateful for our experience and would highly recommend this preschool.

I have one child at George Hall and it perils in comparison to FG. Both the staff and the resources…read more- there's no comparison. The community built in this school is amazing. Even the preschool. We've used two other preschools for our other kids and neither were as impressive as fiestas program. Palabras cannot express my gratitude for this amazing public school.

I really love Fiesta Gardens! I have a 1st grader how ever this is our second year at the school…read moresince we started in Kinder, they have a great staff and the community is just great! I am so blessed my daughter is able to enjoy such a wonderful place.