We moved from SF where I sent my son to probably 4-5 different schools there (from Reggio Emilia,…read moreto play-based, to language immersion) and have toured over 20. When we moved to this area, I toured a handful and I can say Harper has been by far the best place we have sent our child to. It's incredibly nurturing, calm, and serene. All the teachers are so kind to the kids. During the tour I was told it's academic here, but after sending my child here, I would say there's a great balance between learn and play. They are also exposed to so many different topics, subjects, and interests- from science, music, alphabets, sports, numbers, cooking, cars, and so much more. When the kids learn, they are learning together in a group and cooperatively. When I ask my son everyday how school was, he will mainly talk about his friends because that's what made the most impact to him daily. On the weekends and holiday break, he always asks if he can go to school, which he's never done before. We are very happy and are grateful for all the teachers and staff for making our son's early childhood education journey so magical and fun.

My daughter started school in the summer of 2024 and she could not be happier. All of the teachers…read morehere are caring, nurturing, and very happy to be working with kids. Her TK teacher, Ms. Swarnali, has really created an environment geared towards fostering a joy of learning. The kids do science experiments, arts, writing, reading and so much more. My daughter is leaps above other kids her age due to her TK with Ms. Swarnali!

It's been a long road to Danville but a well worn path by many other families in our situation…read more That road beginning in downtown San Francisco and that path refers to: 1. A couple dating 2. With no children 3. Who get married 4. Have kids 5. Send them to pre-school 6. and Now what? And also....some of those path items may not have happened in that exact order if you know what I'm saying......you know what I'm saying right? Oh wait - This is Danville. You really don't know what I'm saying because everything here is perfect and goes according to planned. Please know I'm not trying to be sarcastic - everything in Danville is in fact PERFECT. Case in point Greenbrook Elementary School. It's no secret that the Danville public school system is absolutely phenomenal when compared to almost the entire State of California. In addition the two high schools are ranked nationally by US News and World Report each year. Of course the price of admission to this educational wonderland is your left kidney, your child's first born, and a bottle filled with unicorn tears. But after the unicorn tears are handed over your child is ushered into an incredible learning experience. I distinctly remember my first report card from Kindergarten. I was sufficient in skills like cutting with scissors and not eating glue. This was the standard I was held to 38 some odd years ago. My son comes home with science experiments for kindergarten homework. He has to read a new book each week and then write his understanding of the material. I fear that next month I'm going to have to put him in time out for building a crystal meth lab in the play room rather than just forgetting to flush the toilet. Is it safe to give children this much knowledge so early? The folks at Greenbrook Elementary certainly think so, I just worry I won't be able to help out once he hits the third grade. I'll be looking at his advanced algebra textbook while I nervously lick a sticky substance off my fingers hoping nobody notices I'm on the paste again. Just to let my son know that his parents are still in charge of this house before he takes over the world my wife and I joined him at the Greenbrook PTA Bingo fund raiser night. We got there about 5 minutes before the Bingo was about to start and the place was packed, probably about 200 maybe 300 people there. We found a couple of seats still open near a garbage can and grabbed our bingo cards just in time for the first game. The game progressed slowly but quietly I was picking up steam until there it was .... N42. Almost involuntarily I shot up out of my seat holding my card and scream "BINGO!". The other parents looked at me with their jealous bingo eyes, my son started to cry because he does not like to lose at anything, and my wife was furious because she was only one square away from Bingo Glory. So when I responded to these hateful stares with...."And that's how you play BINGO people!" well....in that moment I realized Danville needs a guy from an under performing school district in New Jersey to talk a little trash from time to time. It would be almost statistically impossible for our family to win again on Bingo night given the amount of people in the room but guess what? Two games later my wife nails it, bursts out of her seat with a hearty cry of "Bingo Baby!" My son began to sob as he lost again and we are handed our second gift card of the night. I gave my wife a high five and started to imagine our free evening on the town that would include frozen yogurt and a movie. We leave the multi-purpose room triumphant in our victory because we know our son is going to retire to his room and begin working on an algorithm that unlocks the secrets of bingo forever. They may be 6 years old at Greenbrook Elementary but don't turn your backs on them for a second parents or you'll find yourself asking these munchkins to unlock your ipad so you can go on yelp before bedtime.

Had a frustrating experience during after-school pickup. My husband and I were waiting in the…read moredrive-up lane to pick up our son from chess. I was in front of a crosswalk with multiple parked cars ahead of me, so there was nowhere to go. A lady pulls up behind me, upset, demanding I move so she can get her child from daycare. Even if I could move, where was she going with cars parked in front of me? Then the car behind her starts telling me to go park somewhere else, to leave and that I need to be nice? Then she runs to the office. What? Next thing I know, Lor (I believe) from the office comes out yelling at me instead of actually looking at the situation. I told her to ask the cars in front of me to scoot up, so then maybe I can move...moved maybe 20 feet if that hahaha, accomplishing nothing since those cars were still in front of me. Meanwhile, the lady who demanded I moved (and no one else to move) causing all this drama got her karma and ended up hitting the divider as she drove away. The whole situation was ridiculous. Instead of handling it fairly, Lor sided with entitled parents who think the rules don't apply to them. Also office stop asking if I have moved. If I did, I would have informed you.

Beautiful school campus, came to see our niece in a school play. Kids did great and play was fun,…read moreno pictures allowed due to trademark of the show but vey high quality costumes, sets and production. Had a great time, good job Isabel you rocked!!

Used to pick up my niece and nephews after school to help out my sister. Tried to walk but not…read moreanymore. Now using the car. Enjoy all the wildlife in the area. Have seen snowy white egrets. Have spotted Peter Cottontail and friends hopping around the bushes. The wild turkeys at the tiny park about 3 blocks from the school were harmless. The coyote was closer, only 1.5 blocks away from the school. It nonchalantly strolled along the sidewalk in broad daylight. Great school but be careful of their real life mascot.

This school dream come true less then a month already seeing results Great results With my…read morechild. I see a difference in her growing and she has the best teacher Ms faraday. Secure and safe environment, and a prime example for a great school.

My home school for my daughter. Love the office ladies. I also love being part of my daughters…read moreschool experience and being hands on. This is such a wonderful school and I'm super lucky to live in such a wonderful area and my daughter attend such an awesome school.

Our son transferred from a private school. We were a bit worried because, at most schools, the kids…read morehave been together since kindergarten or even TK so being a new kid trying to make friends can be challenging. I asked to meet with the principal so we could learn more about the culture. She assured me it was a welcoming environment. My son has a 504 plan and she said his teacher would be fine w/ it (he had experienced past teachers having a hard time adhering to it). In both cases, the principal was absolutely correct. His classmates welcomed him and he loves his teacher. In his words, she is the perfect mix of fun, nice and strict:) I also appreciate how his teacher deals with conflicts when they arise. It's not easy to teach curriculum AND how to be good citizens and his teacher does both very well. This is truly a sweet elementary school tucked away in CV. We are so thankful our child is a student at Palomares Elementary.

its is a good school great nature around the school also the school lunch is okay you can see deer…read moreturkeys

We toured many daycares in San Ramon before we arrived at DHCS! Of them all, DHCS stood out in many…read moreways... and our kids have been in attendance for almost two years now. Most importantly, the kids really look forward to going! Here are the things we love most about Diablo hills country school: - flexible hours and reasonable pricing - incredible outdoor play area for the kids - kind teachers and communicative administration - so many fun and enriching activities - we also really like that it's family owned with a long history in the area.. that's hard to find these days.

Our daughter started at DHCS when she was two and she's now almost five. When we were looking for a…read morepreschool, we wanted a safe place where she could flourish creatively while also building the academic foundation she would need for kindergarten. We visited many other schools, but none of them made us feel like our child's happiness and safety were truly the priority. Many were Montessori programs with rigid classroom settings and rules that we felt were unnecessary for kids at this age. The family-run team at DHCS has always made us feel like partners in raising our daughter. Communication has been great and it's clear they really know each child individually. They've been flexible with schedule changes and even welcomed us back without requiring re-enrollment when we briefly tried a school closer to home after our second child was born. We continue to do the 30-minute drive each way because of how much benefit we've seen this school provide to our daughter. Over the years we've seen our daughter become more confident, social, and excited about learning, which has been wonderful to watch. They teach the kids about different holidays and cultures and always find a reason to celebrate. We also really appreciate how diverse the student body and teachers are, which helps create a welcoming environment where kids are exposed to many different backgrounds. They're not the cheapest school and not the most expensive, but for us it has absolutely been worth it. Every concern or piece of feedback we've provided has always been taken with great care and met with a professional, non-defensive attitude. A huge added bonus is the location -- the police station is right next door, which gives us extra peace of mind as parents. They also have a giant playground with all kinds of outdoor activities for the kids, and they strongly encourage outside play. The only downside is that they don't have a third location in Castro Valley or Hayward. One can dream... hint hint, Miss Angie and Miss Coco :)

My older son went here for five years and I was so happy with how the teachers were on top of…read morething. The teachers really get to know your child and his needs. I found that they want your child to do all that they are capable of doing.My son has moved on to middle school but because of all the hard work from the teachers at bollinger, he is doing so good ( A /student). I am so happy that my little one will begin his journey to success. My baby is starting Kindergarten in the fall, can't wait. Thank you to all the teachers at Bollinger.

Best school ever the best teachers for grades 1-5 are…read more 1st Grade: Mrs.Benazra 2nd Grade: Mrs.Torchina 3rd Grade: Mrs.Burrus or Ms.Adams 4th grade : Ms.Thompson 5th grade: Miss Baron

This has been an incredible year! We have felt so accepted, encouraged and a real sense of…read morecommunity at Twin Creeks. We were very lucky two have Ms. Murray and Mr. Ono as our daughters teachers. From the front office staff, to the art teacher, to the librarian to even Orlando, the janitor, we have nothing but positive experiences. We are so glad we chose Twin Creeks as our school!

My son graduated Dorris-Eaton in 2015. He attended this school from 6th to 8th grade and came from…read morea public elementary school with raiting 10. By the end of the 4th grade he was really bored in school. He needed something more challenging. That's when we started thinking about enrolling him into a private school with higher academic standards. I visited two private schools - Seven Hills and Dorris-Eaton. Wasn`t impressed by the academic standards of the 1st one. But here in Dorris-Eaton I found what I was looking for. I disagree with a person who said kids are raised to be robots in this school. Yes, the rules are strict. Standards are very high too. But my son was able to fit in. He was struggling for the 1st 6 months because the gap between skills he got in public school and requirements of this school is huge. Also he had some slight behavior issues because kids are not allowed to fool around in the class (which was normal in public). I consider this as pros not as cons. He is not a robot at all :) He has grown to a very independent person, with his own point of views which he can really prove, encislopedically smart, his logic amazes me. Teachers in the Dorris-Eaton are strict but fair. Most of them have a really good sense of humor and understand that kids are kids. My son was taught to independently study, make researches, use logic, use manners, respect others and to be organized. Debates team is a great addition to the school program. Also, if your child needs support, you don't need to pay for a tutor. Teachers are working with students in the morning before school starts free of charge. You can do it every day if you feel your child needs help. There is also math and science club, both competitive and are included in tuition. So, now when my son started a high school he has straight A grades. Dorris-Eaton prepared him really well. He is not a "nerd" or "robot". Normal teenager. Funny and easy going. Now, looking back at three years in Dorris-Eaton, my son thanks me for making this decision and enrolling him there.

As I approach my senior year in high school, I think about my time I spent here; I attended from…read morek-5 returned for 7th and 8th grade. When they moved campuses in 2015 that's when it all started going downhill. They had to renovate an office building to be the foundation for the upbringing of kids. We didn't have any real grass; we played kickball on a patch of turf. The hallways and cafeteria felt like that of a hospital's and the classrooms were white walls and brown carpet. When I started struggling with my mental health in middle school, there was no support system, I literally had to tell the Dean all of my problems. Everyone was the same and bland. Also the change in teachers was so frequent and confusing like you'd have a teacher for one year and then they'd leave the school and you'd be taught by another teacher who was just starting their first year. The tuition is expensive for such little resources like the computers we used were from 2005, no yearbooks, discontinued bus services (I had to ride the public bus for 30 minutes everyday), there was no sense of community or understanding for students. Overall if you want your kids to attend school and not an internship, don't send them here.

Very nice school -- my little brother learned a lot from this school. One thing I like about the…read moreschool is the food there; it's unhealthy food, but at least it's not stored in freezers. The park is very good there

My kids have been going here for a couple years- one child now in middle school and one in 4th…read moregrade this year. This is an amazing school. We moved here from Tiburon and I thought we were spoiled over there with top notch schools. And behold... this elementary school is amazing. The teachers are fabulous, and the level of academic excellence here is only matched by its diversity. The 5th graders all get iPads to use during the year, and the teachers are communicative and really invested in helping the children be successful. This is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It is also beautiful, well-designed, and filled with wonderful staff and diverse, intelligent, kind children.