Our family LOVES Sunshine House on Walnut! We started our son there right when he turned 2 years…read moreold and have been so happy with their care for over a year now. All of the teachers are warm, kind, and work so well with the kids. Our son thrives with the flexibility of open play and structured group activities. I also love how they keep us updated throughout the day with photos and messages. They are also really supportive with potty training, so it makes that transition less stressful. Thank you so much Sunshine House B2, for being such an important extension of our family.

Our daughter, Jermanee Worley, has attended Sunshine House Preschool for the past two years. To be…read morehonest, our experience started off as a roller coaster. As first-time parents, it was definitely a difficult and emotional situation to navigate. There was a period when we truly felt that Jermanee was being targeted because she is African American. She was frequently coming home with "ouch reports" after being hit at school, which became very concerning for us. Eventually, Jermanee began defending herself, and it then seemed like she was being viewed as the aggressor. It is such an important and emotional stage in a child's life because they are still learning how to communicate, express emotions, and respond to conflict. Navigating those situations as first-time parents was not easy. However, after we shared our concerns and had open conversations with the staff, things began to improve significantly. Mrs. Cani truly helped turn our experience around. She listened to our concerns, showed compassion, and helped create an environment where Jermanee felt supported and cared for. Mrs. Michelle also made a tremendous impact on Jermanee. Over time, we could clearly see that her teachers genuinely cared about her and wanted the best for her. We also absolutely love the events they host. Pizza Night was amazing, and we appreciate how they go out of their way to honor mothers and fathers through special events and family breakfasts. The picture updates throughout the day are also a wonderful touch because they allow parents to see their child smiling, learning, and enjoying their day. Now, Jermanee gives her teachers hugs before she leaves every day, which says a lot. While our journey was not perfect, we truly appreciate the staff members who helped create a more positive, loving, and supportive experience for our daughter and our family.

Absolutely Exceptional - More Than Just a School…read more Year after year, this Montessori school continues to amaze our family. It is rare to find a place that balances rigorous academic excellence with such a genuine focus on character development and respect. We have watched our youngest (now 4) blossom here over the last two years. The growth in his education level is nothing short of outstanding--he is learning concepts I wouldn't have expected at his age, yet he is doing it with joy and curiosity. But beyond the academics, what impresses me most is the school's commitment to constantly bringing in new activities and enhancing the learning environment. They never settle; they are always finding ways to be better. A few amazing days of the year for you and the family: All the Holidays - The school ensures we celebrate holidays from across all cultures and life. Fathers' Night: An amazing way to connect their children with their fathers. One of the best moments I look forward to every year. I Mother Tea Time: Another amazing experience for the children to spend some quality academic and fun time with their moms. This standard of excellence isn't limited to just one teacher; it is consistent across the board. Every staff member, at every level, cares deeply about these children. If you are looking for a place that will truly invest in your child's future, this is it. We couldn't be happier.

Absolutely amazing school. Staff is very engaging, supportive and great with the students. My son…read morehas advanced so much in their program and we look forward to another year!

From the very first day, the teachers demonstrated respect and kindness, making my child feel…read morevalued and heard. The center's nurturing environment and the way they listen to each child's needs have truly helped my child come out of their shell and thrive. I'm particularly impressed with how driven and attentive the staff are. They create a space where children can grow, learn, and build confidence. If you're looking for a place where your child will be respected, listened to, and given the time they need to adjust, I highly recommend Sunshine House. Thank you for being such an essential part of our community and for making a positive impact on my child's life!

We have been parents at Sunshine House for over 3 years. I have two boys who both started at the…read moreage of two and our family has had the absolutely best experience with both children. I cannot say enough about the incredible teachers. They are loving and kind and so invested in the success of your child. The curriculum is age appropriate and fun, my children always come home singing or sharing their art with excitement about their day at Sunshine house. We've had the pleasure of meeting new teachers and directors throughout the years and have formed great relationships with all of them. I would highly recommend my family, friends and anyone that needs a wonderful safe learning environment for their kids to enroll at Sunshine House.

My daughter has been at Dainty for over a year and loved every minute of it! I couldn't be happier…read morewith our experience at this school. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth, respect, and genuine care the staff has for each child. The classrooms are beautifully organized, calm, and filled with engaging materials that spark curiosity and independence. From Ms. Deb, to Ms. Cindy, to Ms. Ghazal, to Ms. Alyssa, to Ms. Gloria-- everyone has become like family to us! Most importantly, my child feels safe! With the Playground app, teachers and parents can communicate and receive regular updates about my child's day. The sense of community is strong, and we always feel welcomed and supported. If you're looking for a nurturing, inspiring place where children learn through hands-on experience and develop a lifelong love of learning, I highly recommend Dainty.

Dainty Montessori has honestly been the best choice we've made. Our toddler was at another school…read morefor a few months before we found Dainty, and she cried at every single drop-off and pick-up. I was nervous about switching things up on a two-year-old, but the moment we toured with Ms. Deb, I felt so much better. She's the director, and her cheerful, positive vibe is something the kids really pick up on. She made both our daughter and us feel totally at ease right away. To my surprise--and honestly, my immense gratitude--our daughter has never cried at drop-off at Dainty. The only tears we see are tiny pouts at pick-up because she doesn't want to leave. She truly never wants to miss a day. She started at 2.5 in the Butterfly room with Ms. Cindy and Ms. Ghazal, who were both amazing and taught her so much. The environment is safe, friendly, and full of teachers who leave the kind of impression that sticks with a child for life. We had a few little transition hiccups early on, but Ms. Deb handled everything quickly and thoughtfully. Now my daughter is with Ms. Alyssa and comes home excited to share whatever new thing she learned that day. The teachers all support each other, too, and she has a great connection with Ms. Liiana, who teaches the next age group up. Whenever someone hears that my three-year-old is "in school," they assume it's just a daycare. But Dainty is so much more than that--it's a truly remarkable school with an incredible staff. They put so much time and effort into every event and holiday. The kids have a blast, and honestly, so do the parents.

Oh my word, the sweetest preschool in Contra Costa County, hands down!!! My daughter absolutely…read moreLOVES this school, and so do I! In our few short months here, my daughter has BLOSSOMED. She was welcomed and loved by her teachers and classmates from the very first minute she was in the classroom. She has been challenged academically, which has been so much fun for her! Along with learning to write full words as well as recognizing and sound out words, my daughter really enjoys learning Spanish as well as kid friendly science experiments she has been doing with her classmates. The classrooms (and teachers) are so engaging and thoughtful, I have never seen so many kids feel so comfortable with their teachers! Every time I've been in the classroom, it is clear that every teacher here works very hard to ensure that your child's time at Celebrations is successful and FUN. Celebration Center is a very friendly, safe, and inviting place to visit. The classrooms are spick n' span clean, with projects made from the children lovingly hung up all around the classroom. The playground alone is enough to make you want to come back, it's so cute! The school goes above and beyond with holiday parties, winter and spring programs the children perform for their families, special visitors in the classroom, family breakfast morning, even parent appreciation week. Once a week the children get to participate in chapel, where they get to sing and dance and learn about Jesus. It will seriously leave you misty eyed from how sweet it is! Another thing that makes this school stand out is that the staff truly wants to encourage all parents to be the very best parent they can to their children. They have a wonderful library full of solid and loving Christian based parenting books. This is a true Christ centered school, with a professional and accountable staff. I will truly miss this school when my daughter graduates, this experience has meant the world to my daughter and our family. Thank you so much, Celebration Center, I am so grateful!!!

As parents, we enrolled our child at Celebration Center because of its Christian foundation and the…read morepromise of a school that partners with families in raising and educating children. The kindergarten year was great. 1st grade, however, well, lets just say, recent events have shown us that this school does not practice what it preaches. Without detailed communication or parental consent, Celebration brought in a guest speaker from Committing to 16 -- someone with no formal training in early childhood education -- to speak to a class of 6-year-olds. Even worse, the speaker contradicted her own organization's message ["Committing to 16 is designed to help prevent mental health issues that come with social media use in kids and teens by avoiding social media usage until 16..." ] by encouraging kids to stay on social media... at six years old! How is that in line with Christian values or healthy child development? C'mon Nurse Kelli - make it sound right. And that's just grazing the top layer of their presentation slides... there's more than social media. How about, vaping, sexual touching? Yeah, that. Even public schools have consents toward subjects spoken on that subject. We're raising our child in a very intentional and supervised way. No sleepovers. No random adults without us present. No unsupervised screen time -- ever. Every minute of his exposure to media is something we explain and walk him through. So, to find out that Celebration assumed all children were on the same path and delivered such content without consent? Completely unacceptable. When my wife addressed the issue in person, she was met with dismissive body language and zero accountability. From what I gathered, they didn't seem to think they did anything wrong -- or perhaps they just labeled us as "overprotective parents." Let me be clear: We may be the first to speak up, but we are not alone. Other parents we've talked to were equally outraged. To top it off, our child has mentioned they often watch YouTube in class. If that's what we're paying thousands a year for, we could have stayed home and done that ourselves -- for free. Celebration Center claims to partner with parents, but in our experience, they make major decisions without transparency and then stand by them without reflection. We no longer trust the school's judgment, and we certainly don't feel they prioritize the well-being or innocence of the children in their care. If you're a parent looking for a school that truly respects and collaborates with families, think twice before enrolling here. They might say the right things, but their actions tell a different story.

Brentwood KinderCare is an amazing location that is truly built on connection, love and care. Their…read moreattention to children's learning, growth and development is unmatched. I had had 2 of my 3 boys attend this center and they have been cared for and have grown and developed significantly in all areas. The center director, Brittany, is communicative and professional and has done an incredible job taking over. We love this center and would highly recommend to any and all families!

I will never send my kid here. CPS was called on my me for my 5-month-old baby. He only attended…read morethere for 5 days. When CPS did their interview with me, they advised me it sounded like a lie and closed the case. The things that were said were very inappropriate and very Discriminative and out right racist. Just because I am a person of color doesn't give no one the right to Lie on me. This is a safety issue especially of what's going on today with ICE I would not recommend anyone of color attending this place of business. When I would pick my baby up from the daycare he would always be on the floor with no cover screaming crying. He was definitely being treated different. And it's sad cause it's a baby an innocent child. It doesn't even matter that I am American my rights are still being ignored.

Ms. Shannon's preschool was by far the best preschool experience we've ever had. Two of our boys…read morehave been to 4 different preschools and we were never happy. My 4 year old ADORED Ms. Shannon, her assistants, and the school. We highly recommend Kids Corner!

As a Kindergarten teacher, I know the importance of a quality preschool program. My son has been…read morein a full time daycare setting since he was 11 months, and while he was learning many academics with his care provider, I wanted more. For me, it's not about how much academics a child knows entering into kindergarten, but their ability to function in a school setting. Miss Shanon provides excellent kindergarten readiness in a true, classroom setting. My son is being exposed to a wide variety of learning opportunities in a developmentally appropriate classroom setting. He understands what it means to go to school, and that school is where we go to learn (as opposed to nap and all other things daycare related ). He is learning how to follow instructions, how to follow a schedule, how to sit on the rug, and how to interact with his peers. From a teacher perspective, Miss Shanon is phenomenal. She is organized, professional, loving, knowledgeable, calm, approachable, the list goes on. She uses the open court curriculum, and I am impressed with how much my son knows. He is a young 3 year old, and knows his letters and sounds. He has excellent number sense. Every week, he is engaged in meaningful crafts, writing activities, and hands on activities. He sings songs and retells stories. I am always impressed with how much he is learning, and how happy he is. Miss Shanon organizes field trips and other fun events for the kids. Kids corner has far exceeded our expectations, and we look forward to many more experiences.

We have had our son in Love for Learning for the second year in a row. My son absolutely loves it…read more(after a previous bad experience with a school)! He comes home happy, talkative and in a great mood. The teachers here are so sweet and Ms. Rachel is an amazing director. Our other son will be starting next year and I wish both of my boys could go to this school forever!!!

This review is long overdue!!! L4L is The best in town!!!! They treat my daughter like their own…read more The teachers are all beyond amazing and so loving. My daughter loves her school and her teachers so much, she always comes home telling me how much she enjoys being at school. My little guy is already on the waitlist, I wish they also had a elementary school! It's that amazing! I love L4L and all the amazing teachers.

We had our two daughters at Goddard since 2021. Our oldest daughter graduated from Goddard last…read moresummer and is now in Kindergarten. She is progressing well at school and we can see the impact Goddard had on having her ready for Kindergarten. Her teacher said she is doing great. Our youngest daughter is currently in the preschool class. She constantly shocks me with her understanding and things she knows. I thank the staff and school management for making this a second home to our girls. We happily recommended the Goddard School of Brentwood.

I enrolled my two boys , 4 years old and 1 years old into Goddard about a 5 months ago. In the…read morebeginning everything was ok. I really didn't feel a warm and comfortable welcome the first day that I dropped my toddler off. As for the Pre K class there was lots of stimulation and structure for PreK students. However, as time went on I would have a hard time feeling that all of the students needs were being met , especially mine. I was told my toddler was unfit for care for biting at 16 months old. This is something majority of 1 year olds do at their age. Age appropriate. Not that I condone it or that I think that it's ok , but at this age it's a challenge when your toddler doesn't not know how to quite communicate yet or express emotions. Also, during the first 5 years, young children are learning how to identify and respond to strong emotions, play and get along with other children, and respond to adults. Young children need adults who feel prepared to teach and handle these important social and emotional skills. They also need adults who can respond to and help prevent challenging behavior. Along with proper knowledge and communication to reassure parents about age appropriate behaviors. There seemed to be a lack of diligence to really take care and teach these children who are coming into the school. Every family / child is different so it's all situational , this so happens to be mine. Things seemed to be very loosely ran, a high turnover of teachers I noticed . It would be hard for me to pick out the lead teacher in the classroom. In the end it seems like a money pit but do your own in person observing and research. I wish it would've worked out but I highly recommended doing a couple sit ins before you start giving them your money. I personally didn't find it professional the way Geetha and Katherine went about the discipline and communication of biting for a 1 yr. old, Geetha said "people are paying good money here and their child shouldn't be bitten". Understandable, but is that how we're going to communicate that ?! I suggested maybe that there were too many toddlers for the ratio of teachers. I didn't get too much reassurance there . Now that my toddler is at a new daycare center , they are aware that he is at a stage of "biting", and they are very much keeping an extra eye on him . I've felt more comfortable because the way that the teachers engage with the toddlers here is much more different than Goddard. I have also been reassured that biting is "age appropriate" and that's why they have put extra help in the toddler class to keep an extra eye on these little kiddos. I'm thankful for that . It's also a bigger space for toddlers than Goddard and I was also reassured that they have added extra toys and such so the toddlers have more of a variety of things to play with and explore , so that they are not easily fighting over a toy or such. Like I said do your due diligence of research and maybe a few sit ins at Goddard if possible before you choose and spend.

I love this preschool so much I am crying writing this review. My 3 year old daughter has been…read moregoing to Smart Start since she was 14 months old and tomorrow will be her last day as we are relocating. Since day one she has been under the phenomenal care of the staff, lead by Ms. Rosa and Ms. Trish. She has learned so much and has exhibited such intellect all I can do is offer praise. From being non-verbal, she is now able to speak and sing in both English and Spanish. She can identify sight words and always brings home the most amazing projects. Her socialization and conflict resolution skills are at a level I have never seen. She can interact with all types of kids in any setting. When there are issues she has learned to defuse situations better than most adults. I am constantly in awe of her language capacity, her task management and her independence. This I owe in large part to the teachers at Smart Start. I highly recommend this school. Trusting people to take care of your most precious assets is no easy feat. I hope the crew over at Smart Start know how much I love and appreciate them. I can only pray she continues to receive this level of care and attention at her new school.

If I could give this preschool a million stars, I would! We…read morestarted looking for preschools for my son when he turned 2 and was told about Smart Start. When we went to tour the school, my son seemed instantly comfortable and didn't want anything to do with us which was how we knew this was the place for him. He was usually a Velcro child and we couldn't be further than an arms reach from him without him freaking out. The school is always VERY clean, decorated so nicely with kids artwork and so cute for holidays, and they have a sweet chicken that loves the kids! All of the staff is so sweet, patient, and understanding. My son had a hard time adjusting to not being home with me all day and was later diagnosed with autism and they never once made him feel less than. Instead, they were able to pick up on his needs like needing his schedule to stay the same, how to talk to him when he's doing something he shouldn't without him freaking out, and helped in his potty training journey. He is now almost 5 and aging out soon but I couldn't be more grateful for everything they have done for him. Our daughter is currently enrolled since she turned 18 months and everyday she comes home with new words (she just turned 2), loves the staff, and loves her friends and environment there. If you choose a preschool for your child , let it be this one, you won't be disappointed.