Tiny Einstein is a wonderful place for your children! My son attended the center for all three years, progressing from the youngest group to the graduation class, and we are absolutely delighted with our experience! Each group has a very well-structured daily routine, allowing children to both learn and play. They spend plenty of time outdoors on the playground and enjoy freshly prepared, healthy meals including soup, meat, vegetables, and side dishes. The educational program is designed to teach English while also preserving the Russian language. By the end of the program, my son knows all the Russian and English letters, can read simple words in both languages, counts to 100, understands instructions in English, and can formulate responses. At home, we only speak Russian, so all of his English knowledge was gained at the center. All of the teachers and staff are highly qualified, attentive, and kind educators. Wishing you continued success and prosperity read more

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Our son has been attending Tiny Einstein for over a month, and it has been a truly wonderful experience. From the very beginning, we've been impressed by the school's vibrant and nurturing environment--one that thoughtfully encourages exploration, curiosity, and creativity in young children. This is exactly what drew us to Tiny Einstein for our 2-year-old son. After spending his first two years at home with a loving and supportive nanny, our son needed extra care and support as he transitioned into a group preschool setting. Ms. Oksana and her team have been absolutely exceptional throughout this process. Their patient, warm, and attentive approach to onboarding--clearly shaped by decades of experience and deep expertise in early childhood education--made the transition feel reassuring and genuinely inspiring. We couldn't have asked for a better start to our son's preschool journey. We are incredibly grateful for the care and dedication of the Tiny Einstein team and feel so fortunate to be part of this wonderful community. read more

My son had the most amazing experience with Tiny Einstein. We love all the teachers,atmosphere, academics and approach this center has. They pay great attention to your kid. My son's ability to speak English, count, communicate his feelings- impressed me. He learned so much there. Definitely highly recommending as a very reliable Child Development Center. We will miss so much all the teachers and Nickolas will definitely miss his friends. read more

Tiny Einstein Child Development Center - Preschools Near Me - Mountain View, California

Both of our kids (eldest and youngest) went here, and we couldn't be happier. The staff is caring, the environment is nurturing, and the biggest win for us: it's multilingual. Our children now speak excellent English, but haven't lost their Russian, which was very important to our family. read more

Our daughter loved it there. We appreciated the well rounded approach and caring teachers. Miss Adeleine in Blue room is the absolute best. Our daughter will be going to school next year with wonderful memories. read more

All three of my children attended this amazing school and we are extremely thrilled with it! They truly care for the children in the school the same way as they do for their own family (and the owners themselves have many kids!). The teachers take the time to get to know the needs of each child and help them develop in any way they can. The food provided is nutritious, healthy and also loved by the kids. One of my daughters had trouble making friends and they noticed another girl in the other group might be a personality match for her, so they moved the girls to one group and they indeed clicked and are still friend many years later. They are inclusive and multilingual and welcome people from all backgrounds and nationalities. Would absolutely recommend read more

I agreed with the previous review that this preschool is one of a kind. I am so glad that I found this school for my daughter Zoey X. When she first started the school, she was the youngest student in the pink room ( I really appreciate the director Oksana accepted Zoey when she was only 20 months old). It only took her 8 days to transition from part time schedule to full time schedule. The teachers there all took great care of her, especially MS Tamuna, whom zoey developed a strong bond with. Zoey adjusted fast and was happy when she was in school. The director Oksana is passionate about her job and I could tell she really loves kids and enjoys being with them. She is also approachable whenever I have questions for her. She is probably one of the many reasons why I choose Tiny for my daughter. I know that the school will continue to thrive under her supervision and leadership because I just admire this lady for being such a wonderful person. The price is not cheap but you get what you have paid for. I don't think the tuition is super expensive compared to other preschool in MV. Plus that the teachers, and the environment here in tiny are better than other schools in the area. I like that it provides hot lunches with reasonable prices and my girl loves the food there. I also like the classroom layout with bigger windows and spaces that big enough for kids to play and learn. The playground area is a clean and fun place for kids to burn their energies out on daily basis. Overall, I highly recommended Tiny to anyone who consider sending their kids to the preschool:) read more

My older daughter spent three incredible years here and still loves visiting, which speaks volumes about the nurturing environment they provide. Now that my younger son has started attending, our family's experience has only gotten better. When my daughter has no school, she eagerly wants to be at Tiny Einstein with her brother. :) This place is truly wonderful and feels like a second home for my kids. A big thank you to all the caring teachers, Ms. Oksana, and Mr. Leonid! read more

I have one child graduating from Tiny Einstein and another about to start going to this amazing preschool. Over the past 3 years, I've watched my oldest thrive and grow both emotionally and academically at Tiny. - The facilities are so welcoming, airy and warm, that I find myself envying my own kid every morning at drop off. The playground is well thought out and has a wide variety of play and exercise equipment. The classrooms (unlike other preschools I've visited) have many cozy places for kids to play and read. - The teachers, handpicked by the director Oksana Bazhenova, exemplify those one remembers with joy and gratefulness for years to come. In our current world, where kids no longer have the opportunity to learn play and games from older kids, these teachers take up the mantle - be it skipping rope, reciting rhymes or tossing ball. - By 5 years old, my daughter can slowly read in Russian and knows English alphabet. Thanks to native speaking English teachers at Tiny, she is perfectly comfortable with English to enter Kindergarten. - The center, is run with family in mind: catering to the needs of the children, as well as to those of each parent. It truly is one of a kind. I'm extremely grateful they exist and my children get to benefit. read more

Wonderful preschool, amazing teachers and beautiful facilities! I have only positive memories from this place. My son went there for three years and there was never a day when he would said he doesn't want to go to his preschool. Besides, great balance between learning and play, school provides healthy lunch and snacks, which saves a lot of time for busy parents and still gives a pice of mind that your child is taking care. There are also theatre program and wonderful performances throughout the year. I highly recommend this preschool! read more

My daughter attends Tiny Einstein. We like that the daycare has comprehensive program with lots of different events (e.g. water day, variety of games, painting, singing, dancing). My daughter is always eager to go to the daycare, and noticeably she has been developing new skills over time. The daycare also invites different other activities, for example, they have a theater person that comes and trains kids to perform onsite. read more

My son just graduated from Tiny Einstein. We've been with the school for 3 years and it was amazing experience. This is not only school, this is place with very friendly environment, it feels more like a family rather than a school. Everything is at 5 star: teachers, curriculum, communication, updates, events, projects, enrichment classes. Kids have a lot of fun, while learning and developing new skills. I highly recommend this school. We definitely going to miss our favorite school. read more

My kids have been going there for about 2 years and we all are pretty happy about it. Pros: a community of Russian speaking families (or families speaking a different language but nevertheless interested in the Russian culture), a great academic and cultural program, special celebrations for major holidays, caring teachers, restaurant quality lunch food available as an add on. The location is very convenient for Mountain View and Palo Alto residents Cons: may be a bit pricey but I think you get the value you pay for read more

Lots of pro's overshadowed by terrible leadership Pros: great location especially for googlers, nice bright space including outdoor area, wonderful teachers, except for one who I saw shouting at kids on multiple occasions, kids learn a lot and you can be sure their Russian will be good Cons: most importantly, their director. She spread lies about me pushing her (I would never do anything close to it!) to other parents and talked about other kids (like who she thinks has what disease, who is falling behind in development etc.) to us. She did not treat top teachers well, threatened them which led to some leaving. Even after some of them left she harassed them in new jobs giving false negative feedback, so other teachers were scared to leave. If you are worried about covid do not go there. They were open for everyone when they were supposed to be open for essential workers only. They even called families saying that it was ok to bring kids in. Now of course they have covid there. Other cons: not very progressive when comes to gender roles, and depending on your priorities too much discipline and far on academic side as opposed to play based read more

After three wonderful years my daughter just graduated from Tiny Einstein. From day one the staff made me feel connected to her throughout the day with timely updates and periodic photo collections. Communication is one of the center's strong suits with monthly newsletters and biannual rigorous academic reports and slideshows. Tiny Einstein's academic program is very strong. Most kids graduate with good command of both subtraction and addition as well as with beginner reading abilities in both English and Russian. Many have an interest in science, well beyond what's age appropriate. The endless extra curricular activities (singing, dancing, yoga, sand arts, theater) keep them learning new skills and disciplines and most importantly having fun. I hope my daughter loves her new school as much as she loved her time at Tiny Einstein. read more

Both of my kids have gone through this preschool (from 2 to 5 y.o.) and were well prepared for the Kindergarten. I have been a parent at the Child Development Center for more than 6 years, including through the rough pandemic years. The place is ran by a Ukrainian couple, they have 5 children of their own (this should give you an idea how much they love children). The staff is a mix of Russian and English speakers (many, but not all, speak several languages fluently), and the majority of families that attended the school have some sort of Russian speaking background (one parent or both), though I personally know kids whose parents did not speak any Russian, and they thrived. I highly recommend this school as a Russian immersion environment for Californian families raising bilingual children. If/ when I have a kid #3 and we still live in the area, we will come back. ** A few highlights that our family enjoyed over the years 1) PROFESSIONAL. While warm and "family-like" in their approach to staff, children and families, the management is relentless with protocols, academic standards and evaluation protocols, qualification requirement for staff. As a result, the place is running smoothly, and my family, over the 6 years, had not encountered any incidents where I'd question professional handling of situation. Covid had been a tough challenge for lots of businesses in the area (dare I say) and a good testament for the team's professionalism as they were able to effectively adapt and maintain safety & compliance while continued offering high quality services. 2) CURRICULUM is very strong. Academically, both of my children were Kindergarten-ready after 3 years at this preschool . They both could read and write Russian at the age of 5 (graduation), were comfortable with public speaking (singing/poetry/dance recitals), and developed strong interest in science. The kids at Tiny Einstein undergo evaluation of cognitive, emotional and social abilities once a year, and results are discussed with each parent at a parent-teacher conference. The rubric made it easy to see progress for each of my kids though the years. The facilities are abundant: educational materials (I could not imagine a toy or age appropriate supply they do not have, including live animals), spacious rooms with lots of light, and onsite playground that over the years had been continuously improved (shades, play structures, gardening boxes added). The owner is very demanding about staff qualification so every staff member has a relevant professional degree and experience (early child development / education ) - I think this could explain such strong academic results, and of course it is comforting to leave my kids with people who know what they are doing. 3) PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION - the school uses procare app to post updates about kids meals/rest/activities (sometimes photos) throughout the day. Teachers message updates and reminders directly to all parents, or to specific parents. There is a monthly newsletter, and a monthly photo-album with classroom snaps. Recitals/performances were captured on professional camera and edited for sharing, and every once a while we received a holiday present: a professional photo of our child, or a whole "year" or "lifetime" personalized album that shows you kids enjoying activities and progress across the year(s). There are "parties" (themed fairs) a few times a year when families are invited to the classrooms/ playground - holidays celebrations, halloween parade, science fair, etc. These gatherings are a wonderful way for children, teachers and families to mingle and cast the feeling of multicultural "village" that the children are raised at. When my family had more questions or concerns - around schedules, covid protocols, health considerations - the director had always been available (even outside of working hours) to personally address issues and questions. Again and again, no corners were cut with communication. 4) SOCIALLY, my kids had formed friendships over the years with other TE students. After the school day, a dozen or more TE kids with their families continue socializing at the nearby playground (Wyandott), and typically attend each other birthday parties on the weekend (you can ask school administration to send a birthday invite to all classroom parents, as there is no formal parent networking spaces). ** What would I change? Honestly, I can't think of anything. Pre-covid, I was at times frustrated that the parking lot was getting busy at drop off / pick up time, making it hard to park to get quickly in and out. But during the covid they implemented a faster check in process with a geo-tagged QR code (a parent uses their cell phone to check in/out right outside the gate), and there is no line any more even at the busiest time of the day. We will miss you Tiny Einstein! Good luck with everything. read more

We absolutely love Tiny Einstein, the teachers and the staff. Our oldest started attending the first day they opened, and now our youngest loves is as much. The teachers are the most gentle, caring and loving, balancing flexibility with the structure so needed for the kids of this age. The center is spacious, clean, bright, their education is of a very high quality, and our daughter became really fluent in Russian just after a few months there (our family is mixed, so we speak English at home). The communication from the school is also outstanding - they are very clear about the expectations and any adjustments. They were a great support for us, working parents, during COVID - they adhered to all the needed procedures and processes, at the same time, keeping kids in the predictable environment bringing so much needed stability. We feel really lucky being able to have both of our daughters attend this wonderful establishment! read more

This daycare is very good! Lots of attention to details, great atmosphere. You know it when your kid is excited every morning and runs toward the entrance. read more

I cannot recommend this daycare enough! A true gem! The teachers are fantastic - dedicated, kind, love the children and know each one like their own. The management is great - very communicative, always very helpful and resourceful. I also love the fact that we have a chance to become not just another student, but a part of a great community. While most of us are Russian-speaking (from so many countries), we have partners/spouses/fellow student families who do not speak the language, but are always welcome in Tiny and in the community. It's a home for us! read more

We are really thankful for Tiny Einstein's staff team in creating a warm, learning environment for children to thrive in. For the last 1.5 years, our child has enjoyed daily exposure to arts, music, physical education, science, free play, and not to mention, the Russian language! The amount of work that teachers Ms. Natasha and Ms. Anna put into their curriculum has been incredible. We look forward to having our younger child thrive at this school next year! read more

It's a great place for kids! We love Tiny Einstein! They have wonderful loving teachers and great facility.

great place for young kids. My two grandsons come to this school. They enjoy coming here.

Great Russian play based preschool! Everyone is kind and friendly. We loved it but had to leave due to unforeseen circumstances. My son still misses his teacher and talks about her all the time. I highly recommend this preschool. read more

Tiny Einstein is a great place for young children. Both of my children are attending, and they love it! They meet and play with friends, and learn Russian and English. The teachers are excellent - they are patient, caring, and communicative. The curriculum is rigorous, and each child is given plenty of material to learn. They have many optional enrichment classes at no charge like dance and yoga. They provide hot lunch for a small fee. There are different rooms for different age groups for learning, playing, and napping. Outside, they mingle with each other. TE is open 8-6, which is great for busy parents. The director Oksana is understanding and responsive and always thinking of new enrichment ideas. Highly recommend! read more

When every morning I see that my son wants to go to see his favorite miss Anna and his friends and feels there like home, I can understand how much work is being done to create friendly and interesting environment for kids. I appreciate all the efforts by the team of Tiny Einstein and I hope our younger son is going to join soon to this beautiful community. read more

Our son graduated in June(2022) after three years at this exceptional preschool. In fact he loved his time there so much he asked to return before heading off to Kindergarten next week and is there playing in the Blue room(for the older kids) with his friends as I write this note. Our son was at Tiny Einstein(TE) through the entire pandemic(moved from the young kids in the Pink Room to the Green Room) and we were blessed to have this school have our backs the whole time. Oksana runs a tight ship and is conscious (some parents may feel overly so) of keeping the kids healthy and as such maintains strict health guidelines. In terms of extra activities TE always seems to have something in the works with an an annual performance, a science fair, a bird show, Russian cultural events with delicacies, walks to the park or someone just stopping by to read for the kids. They also have an outside theater group who puts on two shows a year (extra cost). Our son loved being in these performances which gave him confidence on the stage and had him singing the lyrics every day on the way to school(may drive you a little crazy but he loved it :) ). During the first two years the school is Russian speaking almost exclusively but when the they make there way to the last year they switch to mostly English to get the kids ready for Kindergarten. We liked the way they focused on different subjects throughout the year(seasons, nature, animals, space etc) and of course they learned the Russian and English Alphabets along the way. As far as extracurricular activities go one added bonus is the kids tend to celebrate their birthdays together outside of school with TE helping to facilitate invitations(always being careful with privacy). This was the primary way we got to know the other parents as you can imagine with 24 kids per class there are alot opportunities for parents to meet monthly(often at a local park in Palo Alto, Mountain View or Sunnyvale). In fact at these parties there seems to be a favorite team of entertainers who get hired who take the kids on various adventures (space, dinosaurs etc) which is unique and the kids are absolutely fascinated and enthralled by these shows. One other bonus aspect of being a TE family was participating in their healthy meal program(extra cost) which saved us countless hours preparing lunches and snacks as we did with our first child before TE was in existence. If you are looking for a place for your child to call home for preschool you could not do better than Tiny Einstein. We are sad to leave TE but have a feeling we will be seeing them in years to come as they have become an integral part of our family. Cheers, Marc PS. As a side note we are a very thorough family in choosing our Preschools and visited over 15 before landing at TE. read more

My son started Tiny Einstein in May 2020. As essential worker I was able to get in. I fell in love with facility: big rooms full of light and huge playground. My son 2,5y.o at that time adapted right away, no crying. It was his teacher Miss Anna made him feel welcome, loved and most important have fun. As he moved from pink group to green the education grew on him. Letters, numbers, logic, circle time, singing drawing all became part of each day education. He is happy to go everyday to Tiny Einstein, asking on the weekend if he can go to see his friends. During 2 intense years of covid-19 Tiny Einstein handle it very professional with guidance from Santa Clara county. Director Oksana uses common sense. Parents and kids feel safe with no stress. As nurse at UCSF, I am amazed how Tiny Einstein keeped everything under control, and still do. Teachers and administration are all about kids, education, health and main thing they all CARE and that makes a difference!! I highly recommend TE. read more

From the moment we stepped through the doors of Tiny Einstein, we knew we had found a special place for our son. The warm and welcoming atmosphere immediately put us at ease, and the staff's genuine care for the children was evident from the start. Our son quickly warmed up to the teachers and simply loves the engaging activities they plan each day, from arts, crafts and all the learning to outdoor play. All the teachers always patient and encouraging, and they take the time to get to know each child's individual needs and interests. Every evening when come to pick him up, our son is asking us asking us "why we come to pick him up so early as all his friends are still there and he wants to continue playing in Tiny Einstein", so clearly is having a great time there! He is simply in love with Ms. Adilene and keeps on talking that he will take her to school with him! :) We are so grateful for the loving care that our son receives at Tiny Einstein. He has blossomed into a confident and curious child, and we know that his time at Tiny Einstein has played a big part in his development! read more

My daughter spent 3 and a half years attending the Tiny Einstein child care and it was excellent! It is very important for us to keep Russian language, culture and traditions, so we were lucky to find TE. My daughter loves director of TE Oksana, all her teachers and she feels sad about leaving Tiny Einstein and graduating to "adult life" in kindergarden. These were wonderful years for us. I was absolutely confident that my kid is in good and trustful hands every single day. Special THANKS for pandemic time, when Tiny Einstein literally saved my family by providing their great quality services for the hard period. I am very proud of my daughter's progress in language, communication, math, arts, PE- she learned a lot there. In addition, they offered The musical Theater classes. It helped my daughter with developing confidence, memory and responsibility as well. Highly recommended read more

UPD: My son spent 3 amazing years in Tiny Einstein. He's started his kindergarten now, but he keeps all the good memories about his friends and his teachers, and frequently misses everyone. Ms Laura and Ms Natasha (his 3rd year teachers) have personal approach for each child, share all the knowledge with kids, teach them friendship and respect for each other, show care and create warm and loving environment. Oksana takes good care of the center, provides lots of support for the preschool's staff, pays attention to every child's needs. As a highlight of past year for me, all the celebrations teachers are organizing for kids and with kids are very touching for parents and lots of fun for kids! I cried my eyes out during their graduation. I wish my kid could continue going there longer =) Oksana, did you consider having afterschool program by any chance? ;) read more

My son has been attending TE since he was 2.5. He still has a year to go. Our experience has been great, he loves going there every day and refuses to leave when I pick him up. The teachers and principal are caring, loving and very professional. My son learnt all the Russian letters there, he can read at 4 and knows the basic math. He will start learning English this year. The preschool has a lot of classes and activities (yoga, dance, water play, cooking, they invite musicians, magicians, police officers, tour the bakery) and lots of fun family events (Halloween, New Year, Easter, STEM exhibition, graduation parties, museum and picnic day). TE preschool is also big on helping to create a community around your child. We meet with other TE families outside the preschool for playdates, pool parties, hanging out at playground after the preschool. I feel like both my son and I found great friends there. read more

Too much self-advertisiment and speeches about "how lucky you are to be here". With such a number of children staff simply can not pay enough attention to every kid. Treat parents as a client, not a parent that can be worrying about his child. Moreover, not a very valuable client as they have a long wait list. We didn't have a chance to estimate their "unique system" but unfortunately had a chance to see all inadequate behavior of their staff that doesn't even listen to your arguments. Unreliable, do whatever they want and interpret it any way they want. To the boot, it is one of the most expensive daycares in the neighborhood. read more

Our daughter has been attending Tiny Einstein for the last two years. She started in the youngest program and the staff did their best to help our daughter (and us) to transition into the pre-school. Our daughter absolutely adores Miss Zulfiya, who was her teacher for these two years. Oksana, the Tiny Einstein Director, is very patient and professional in everything she does. She is always looking for ways to improve the curriculum and the facility. We think that Tiny Einstein is the best pre-school in the area and we look forward to sending our second kid here too. read more

My daughter goes to Tiny Einstien for almost 2 years now. I am extremely grateful our teachers and our school for everything they do to make our kids safe and happy every day. The area is always sparkling clean, the food is fresh. I love their teaching methodologies and advanced program. Teachers pay a lot attention to every kid to make sure his/she's needs are met. My daughter loves her school, she looks very happy every morning. Thank you, Tiny Einstien! read more

Excellent child development center! Highly recommend it! My son loves going there. read more

My son had attended TE for four years now and he and his parents are in love with this Preschool. Oksana and her team are always improving the place trying their best to make it more fun for kids. My son learned to like weekdays better than weekends because he can see his friends and his favorite teacher amazing Ms.Riya. My son is always in a group with kids of his age. Teaching is organized in a similar way it would happen at elementary school. He has experience learning English, reading, math, doing amazing art projects, performing, and this confidence in his ability to learn will help him later during his studies at school. Kids at TE learn social skills, partnership and friendship. When I am picking up my son in the evening and kids are playing outside on the backyard, I hear their excited happy voices and think that this is the best place I visited during my day. read more

My daughter has been at TE for two years, and we have been very happy there. She is getting a solid foundation in Russian, and loves her teachers. I also appreciate the additional enrichment opportunities that are available, particularly the musical theater program. read more

I have one child graduating from Tiny Einstein and another about to start going to this amazing preschool. Over the past 3 years, I've watched my oldest thrive and grow both emotionally and academically at Tiny. - The facilities are so welcoming, airy and warm, that I find myself envying my own kid every morning at drop off. The playground is well thought out and has a wide variety of play and exercise equipment. The classrooms (unlike other preschools I've visited) have many cozy places for kids to play and read. - The teachers, handpicked by the director Oksana Bazhenova, exemplify those one remembers with joy and gratefulness for years to come. In our current world, where kids no longer have the opportunity to learn play and games from older kids, these teachers take up the mantle - be it skipping rope, reciting rhymes or tossing ball. - By 5 years old, my daughter can slowly read in Russian and knows English alphabet. Thanks to native speaking English teachers at Tiny, she is perfectly comfortable with English to enter Kindergarten. - The center, is run with family in mind: catering to the needs of the children, as well as to those of each parent. It truly is one of a kind. I'm extremely grateful they exist and my children get to benefit. read more

We couldn't be happier with Tiny Einstein center. We came in the middle of the pre-K year after a nightmarish experience at another preschool, and they'd surrounded our child with gentle and exceptional care, prepared her well for school, and had her enjoy every day she attended. We were looking for pre-K to be in English, and Tiny Einstein, while Russian immersion, has teachers who don't speak (much) Russian, which helps the kids pick up the language before entering school. The teacher we had, Ms. Riya in Blue Room, is fantastic! Exceptional, amazing educator. It seems like there's no academic or behavioral challenge she can't handle, with kindness and grace. We stayed for the pandemic year, happy to repeat pre-K (since K in public schools is not mandatory), but Tiny Einstein developed a K-level program, and Ms. Riya taught the kids so well it feels that our daughter has covered a couple more grades ahead. Staying at Tiny Einstein over pandemic was a lifesaver for us. The owner, Ms. Oksana, collaborated with authorities and kept the center open as per guidelines, safely, without missing a day in 2020. We credit the well-being of our child to her and Ms. Riya, as our daughter continued to thrive and develop and interact in a quality environment, and was gifted yet another year of careless progressing childhood. read more

We are so happy with Tiny Einstein. Our son started several months ago, and we've been very impressed by every aspect. The school is organized, communicates well with parents, and the kids learn while having fun. We feel so lucky to be here. read more