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Storyland Pre-School & After School Care

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We sent my son here for over 2 years starting just before he turned 3. Dropping off your first born kid to a new preschool is always terrifying and the way they would hug and comfort him as he cried gave me relief immediately. He is in kindergarten now but loved going to Storyland everyday. We now have our daughter there daily and she loves all the teachers as well. We have loved all the teachers we have had especially those that have stayed and been a comfort and familiarity to us through the years- Miss Brooke, Miss Nancy, both Miss Brittney's, Miss Aaliyah, and Miss Patty. We hate two drop offs but can't imagine sending our daughter anywhere else so we keep doing it for Storyland!!!

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Thank you very much Char for the review. We love yuor kids.

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“Our three year old has been attending Storyland School since June 2020 and we cannot recommend this school enough!”

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Valley Montessori School - Inspired to Learn, Empower for Life

Valley Montessori School

(40 reviews)

I am a former VMS student from way before they built this campus. From before the middle school was…read morea single room behind the Livermore Valley Tennis Club. I wanted to say that I attribute much of my present success to the advanced education I received at this school. They really encourage children to learn at their own rate, accommodating those who learn faster and those who need extra help. Beth Marshall was my teacher for most of my years here, and I know she no longer works there, but I hope they still teach in that style. The way they let the parents and children set the child's own standards for grading, and have the child assemble their own portfolio and present is unique (as far as I know). We kids felt like we had some say in how we were being taught and had more interest in school than I think any kids in public school had. By the time I entered high school at Amador, the only classes that compared at all in quality were the honors and AP classes. Besides the outstanding education I received, I fondly remember the field trips, holidays, PE classes, electives (enrichment), meditation, etc. It was a very stimulating environment and I'm glad I got to experience it. I am giving 4 stars because I don't know if what I experienced as a child is still the norm for VMS now. For any who care to know, I am now pursuing my PhD in Molecular Bio at UCSD. How much is nature vs. nurture, and how much VMS contributed to the "nurture" aspect, I don't...but looking on Facebook at my VMS classmates, I can say that all of them seem to be thriving as well. Really though, it may be because all of their parents are brilliant and therefore have lucrative careers that allow for them to send their children to schools like this. I don't know. PS-The teachers here (at least the ones I had) really care about the kids. I have seen and corresponded with some recently and was very touched to be so remembered. Thanks, VMS!

My kids went here in their early years. Super dooper…read moreexpensive, and not quality education. The teachers are not even up to standard CA.

Arroyo Seco Elementary School

Arroyo Seco Elementary School

(10 reviews)

I agree with previous poster about Principal Esmat. This school is full of amazing parents donating…read morea LOT of time for PTA (I used to be one of them for years) along with some awesome and amazing teachers that go above and beyond for their students. I've been a parent at this school for 12 years and have had such a positive response from the past 2 principals always willing to listen to parents (those with special needs even) and their concerns. My kids have had a good experience and met great friends and families. I didn't speak last year, hoping to stay positive with a new Principal. I've deleted my previous 5 star review on FB as I find issues at the school now with Principal Esmat. She has disregarded complaints regarding mold/mildew in the classroom and spends much more time on lengthy emails and letters that have nothing to do with safety of our children. I personally have disabilities with fragrances/chemicals that I can no longer work but she refuses to refrain from them so I cannot enter the office to volunteer so sign my kids in/out. For the first time in 12 years I'm left waiting for an appropriate response from a Principal to just simply respond to a safety concern. The lack of concern or response to a condition for our kids drops my rating to her a HUGE zero. I give 2 stars because the PTA deserves a 5+ star rating. They run most of the programs with parents that give up time and sleep to make our school awesome. It's been a handful of dedicated parents for a long time and encourage all parents to participate in at least one school event this year. Your kids will love it and so will you. The teachers are amazing and dedicated as well! The principal hasn't doesn't know children's names or care to... I've passed her personally on the blacktop and smiled and said hello with barely a pained grimace back even after a year of doing so. Ugh! My boys love their friends at school.. I'm looking for a bigger home in Livermore and would be HAPPY to get far away from this school now except my kids have some really great friends and likewise when it comes to great parents!

My previous review was based on the past administration lack of response to safety. With the new…read moreprincipal, my review has been updated. I am happy to see Seco is a wonderful and safe environment again.

Livermore Valley Academy

Livermore Valley Academy

(25 reviews)

LVA has been an exceptional school for my step son. They…read moreprovided a high level of attention to his needs. Ferishta as well as his teachers were proactive and always available to meet when challenges arose. As a child care professional myself, I understand the challenges with meeting the needs of all students and I feel that LVA was masterful in this.

LVA was once a good school, but my family's experience over time tells a different story. My son…read moreattended from 2020 to 2023, and unfortunately, he left underprepared for high school. There was little to no support or guidance from LVA to ensure a smooth transition to a traditional school environment. I was surprised to see a couple of highly positive reviews appear about a year after my son had left--reviews that appear to describe him directly. These accounts do not reflect our experience and seem inconsistent with the reality we observed. It raised concerns for me about how feedback and reviews might be represented or encouraged within the school community. It is more shocking given that the individuals concerned had nothing good to say about one another at the time. During our time at LVA, the quality of education and communication declined noticeably. What began with promise during the COVID period gradually shifted to disorganization, inconsistent teaching quality, and removal of key student resources, such as lunch and recess. I also encountered several situations where staff appeared underqualified or lacking appropriate classroom management, including questionable instructional choices that were not age-appropriate (R rated movies) More troubling were instances of unprofessional conduct and poor handling of disciplinary issues, which had lasting effects on my child's wellbeing. Several parents, myself included, raised these issues repeatedly before meaningful action was taken. To the school's credit, there were a few dedicated and talented teachers who genuinely cared about their students, and they deserve recognition. However, the broader environment was not consistently supportive or healthy, particularly in leadership and communication. In summary, while LVA may look appealing on the surface, our experience suggests that the substance does not always match the image. I encourage parents to seek out multiple perspectives and, most importantly, listen to their children's experiences before making a decision.

St Michael's School

St Michael's School

(11 reviews)

5 stars for making good use of limited resources in challenging times for Catholic schools. There…read moreis lots of room to improve (no such thing as a perfect school!) but I see positive steps toward improving academics and social well-being of the children. An example: new full time counselor for students. Tuition is very reasonable compared to other private schools in the area. I have noticed a steady improvement in my child's academics and the standard seems very high. The values of Christianity are emphasized, but I know non-Catholics are welcomed and also benefit from the lessons of Christ. The school has taken positive steps to address bullying - but need to continue to improve in this area. My hope is that they instill more of that classic Catholic discipline in the children. Since it's a smaller school, fostering a positive environment for kids that will follow each other up the grade ladder is paramount. To teachers and staff: Keep up the good work. To anyone that values Catholic schools, please plead with the Diocese to make serious investments in the remaining Catholic schools in the area in order to make them standard bearers for Christ and worthy of the Catholic tradition of academic excellence. More funding for teacher retention has to be a priority. Tuition alone will never cover all the expenses. St. Michaels has a lot of potential, and is a great option if public school is not for you. A note to Samantha A, who left that terrible review- I am very relieved you are home schooling! No school, public or private, should have to deal with attitudes like yours!

While the youth basketball program should be about community, character building, and support for…read morethe kids, the leadership board for the St. Michael CYO basketball program is deeply disappointing. The current board runs the program like an exclusive club, creating an unwelcoming, hostile, and defensive environment for families who just want to participate or ask simple questions. Communication is routinely ignored, and any attempts to give feedback or address issues are met with a completely defensive attitude rather than a desire to help. It is incredibly frustrating to see a church backed youth ministry handled with such a lack of transparency and basic professionalism. If you expect a collaborative, welcoming environment for your child, look elsewhere in the Tri-Valley area.

Storyland Pre-School & After School Care - childcare - Updated October 2026

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