Finally a long awaited review. My daughter graduated Vidyarambh Santa Clara in 2023 and still misses it and all her teachers. My son also attended Vidyarambh in March 2023 when he tunrned one. She started attending Vidyarambh when she was 2 (Oct 2020) at the peak of covid. There never has been a day where we felt scared in sending her to school. The number of steps taken by Vidyarambh in ensuring safety of kids are beyond words. Food - Nothing can match the freshness of the hot food and the effort put in by all the chefs on nutrition. Cultural Immersion - My daughter got to celebrate so many Indian festivals and make memories. She also got the exposure to bhajans and daily prayers. We appreciate all the teachers who have played an important role in development of our child from a 2 year old toddler to a kindergartener - Ms Kelly, Ms Brija, Ms Premala, Ms Sree, Ms Sumati, and Ms Jasmine. We are thankful to entire Vidyarambh family for taking care of our kids and helping them grow. read more

Vidyarambh recent experience (1yr back) was disappointing for my then 2.5 year old - food and cultural experience all was great, but Vidyarambh imo was over-committed - their under staffing forces them to potty train kids with their diapers staying on, which is ridiculous and several kids regressed (fortunately we left in good time). They also couldn't handle their children and there were several rash kids who weren't being watched. Specifically in our case, my daughter was hurt more than 3-4 times - once scratched near the eye and we didn't even receive an incident report - we were informed by her classmate. The teachers seemed to be counting on our daughter not informing us (say she got hurt while playing on her own etc). More than once we noticed we were being lied to/ misled. In another classroom, there was also a safety report of a child being manhandled during naptime which caused them to get a Type A citation which is an official way to say their place isn't really the safest. They changed the director after this citation was received. Yet, we decided to stick to our decision of leaving the daycare because we had lost trust - both in the administration and the teachers. Ofcourse this is just one opinion/ experience- just chiming in. I waited an entire year after leaving Vidyarambh to post this to ensure I knew that the care standards in the area are truly above what this place offered. This review isn't to suggest folks do not send their child here / blacklist this place - this review is to bring out our experience so everyone is aware of things to ask the admin/ teachers before they join. I had several escalation meetings and calls with Ms Sujatha before making the choice to leave, and it was the best decision for our child. They did the best to provide what their organization could offer at the time, but it was not for us. read more

I have had my child at Vidyarambh for the last 3 years. I have to say that: - The teachers and founder(s)/ management team member(s) treat parents and kids with utmost kindness, compassion and care! - Whenever any adverse event happened they have self reported the issue to EACH and EVERY parent and to the authorities themselves, regardless of the citations or penalties or inspections they will go through. The level of integrity/ honesty and transparency REASSURED me that I have my child in safe hands. - Its easy to focus on the negative. 1 person treated the child badly and everyone focuses on that! Please remember that - action was taken immediately by the management. There are another 15 to 20 teachers who are doing AMAZING work with very a positive FOCUS and I see the results in my child's development in the last 3 years. Please remember the 99% GOOD work that the organization is doing also! - Their policies about registration/ monthly fees/ cancellations etc are very competitive and similar to other similar pre-schools in Santa clara county. I will even say that given that - The include the food 3 times a day for the children in their pricing - I found the it much better and affordable than bigger day care corporate chains. Absolutely NO stress since last 3 years for preparing food in the morning. Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner all are taken care of and my child looks forward to the yummy food every day. No organization or business is perfect. I see them working with an attitude of "Service before thyself" and this is reflected in their actions/ service delivery and excellent child care. Plus my child gets to know multiple cultures/ festivals along the way! Thank you Vidyarambh! Please do NOT let any adverse events stop you from FOCUSING on the positive work you are doing in the bay area community! Best Wishes and Regards, RA read more

Sending your little one to preschool can be daunting, but Vidyarambh Santa Clara made it a smooth and heartwarming experience. We were referred by multiple friends--and we're so glad we chose it. The teachers and staff welcomed us like family and cared for our child with genuine love and attention. They also served fresh, wholesome food every day, which gave us peace of mind as parents. A special thank you to immediate teachers-Miss Sukhi, Miss Kuldeep, Miss Chaitra, Miss Nita, and the entire staff for creating such a nurturing environment. Miss Sujatha for being thoughtful and offering to waive the 30-day notice when we had to leave unexpectedly due to a family emergency. If you're looking for an Indian immersion daycare that truly cares, you can't go wrong with Vidyarambh. read more

Our daughter went to Vidyarambh in Santa Clara from ages 2 to 5, and we had a great experience. She loved going to school every day, and the teachers were always caring and attentive. The food was excellent, and the early dinner made evenings so much easier. She now eats a wide variety of foods, and South Indian food has become her favorite - all thanks to this school. We're grateful to all her teachers, especially Ms. Premala and Ms. Sree from the Nila classroom, for the wonderful care they gave her. It was truly hard to say goodbye when she graduated. We'll always appreciate the foundation Vidyarambh gave her and definitely recommend it to other families. read more

We are very happy with the overall experience our daughter had in vidyarambh. The food provided was healthy and well balanced, which gave us peace of mind. She received wonderful exposure to Indian culture and traditions . Made wonderful friends and ofcouse miss her teachers. The teachers have been very supportive, encouraging her growth and confidence. The warmth and patience teachers showed made her feel safe and happy to learn. Thank you for creating such a positive and nurturing preschool experience. read more

We are incredibly happy with Vidyarambh! If you're looking for a school that offers cultural immersion, nutritious food, and a truly nurturing environment, Vidyarambh has it all. Like most parents, we were initially nervous about dropping our child off at daycare, but the teachers made us feel completely safe which was reassuring from day one. Now, every time we drop off our child, we feel a deep sense of relief and confidence, knowing they are in the best hands.The staff at Vidyarambh are exceptional; it's clear they see their role as more than just a job. The teachers and administrators genuinely care for each child, and this compassion shows in everything they do. They've taken the time to get to know our child as an individual, helping them grow in confidence and feel excited about learning. We are also deeply grateful for the school's understanding and flexibility. When we recently faced some family financial changes, Miss Sujata showed us incredible support and kindness. Her willingness to help was a true testament to the school's compassionate and community-focused spirit. This school truly feels like a community, and we are so thankful to have a place that feels like family. read more

This review was long overdue! Both my children went to Vidyarambh! The school has great curriculum, offers healthy nutritious organic vegetarian food for the kids. Teachers are loving, kind and invested in children's overall growth. I could see a spike in my kids' growth (academic/social) in a short time. Indeed the kids are given a great cultural experience through celebration of festivals, arts, dance, music. They have introduced performing arts as part of the curriculum, giving kids opportunities to perform at various venues across Bay Area! This is a great initiative that enhances their confidence! They also partner with various local organizations to provide an enriched academic/cultural experience for the kids. Highly recommend! read more

We had our son in Vidyarambh for two years and i hope this review will help prospective parents. This is a great day-care center with a focus on overall development of the children and the teachers really take a lot of effort for holistic development. I would like to give a shout-out to Mrs. Premala, Ms. Shri, Ms. Maithili and Ms. Kinjal. They really handled my child with great care and he could easily crack the admission evaluation of a great private school for Kindergarten. Hats-off to the team! read more

Our child has been loving the experience of Vidyarambh so far. They look forward to going to school every day. Vidyarambh provides very good organic vegetarian food and curriculum is on par with other facilities. The teachers are also so loving and take of children so well. We couldn't be more happier with our decision of sending our child to Vidyarambh. read more

Really caring and loving teachers. Indian vegetarian food. No sugar. Professionally managed. Competitive curriculum with any other school.

I started sending my daughter to Vidyarambh at 2.5 years. My daughter adjusted well to the preschool just within one week. The staff is friendly and I especially like the Indian cultural immersion program. The only thing to note is that the teachers of classrooms keep changing due to their vacation schedule etc, however it wasn't as much inconvenience as my daughter still adjusted well to the changing teachers. read more

Overall review for Vidyarambh is, if you are looking at a childcare facility that is centered around cultural immersion, healthy nutritious food, art focused, and of course academics then this is the right place to be. Would 100% recommend Vidyarambh. Now, if you want to read further, it's a long, detailed review. My son graduated from pre kindergarten at Vidyarambh Santa Clara this year (2023). It's just been a week, and my son already misses Vidyarambh. Not one day did we listen to such things throughout the course of 3 years at Vidyarambh. Now I know how much effort everyone put in to make Vidyarambh feel home. Me being a mother, I am missing Vidyarambh too, as I have to pack so many meals and snacks to kindergarten. Of course, all credits to the chefs Ms Dhanam (during the pandemic), Ms Vineetha, Ms Shilpa, and Ms Niharika, who were making food feel like home. One more thing to add is that Vidyarambh's menu is packed with nutrition, which was not only healthy but also blended with lots of variety and love, which made me stressfree. Introducing nutrition conscious food at an early age makes the kids know the value of healthy food, which, for me, is the most important thing. Cultural emersion is another aspect that is worth mentioning. My son knows and celebrates all the Indian and American festivals. With this, I am also worried as to how to keep up with all the shlokas that were being taught at Vidyarambh. There are so many shlokas that I have learned from my son. Appreciate all the teachers from Ganga room to Kaveri room in shaping him from a toddler to a kindergartener. My son has had the privilege to be a part of every room at Vidyarambh. Starting off with Ms Kelly, Ms Brija, Ms Premala, Ms Sree, Ms Sumati, and Ms Jasmine. How can we forget our very own Ms Debora who made sure every inch of the campus was tidy, clean, and hygienic, especially during covid. It's just not about food and cultural immersion, Vidyarambh focuses equally on art and academics. Many kids who graduated from Vidyarambh have easily cleared entrance tests in private schools and aced all the accessments in public schools. Heartfelt, thank you and gratitude to everyone at Vidyarambh. They took care of my baby like their own child during the thick and thin of the covid pandemic, especially Ms Sujatha, Ms Ajantha, and Ms Latha. More strength to Vidyarambh's family to progress even further and reach greater heights. I can't wait for December to put one more baby of mine to Vidyarambh's arms. A big namaste and salute to everything Vidyarambh has done so far. read more

(cross-posted) This review is for the Santa Clara location of Vidyarambh preschool. Our experience with the school has been fantastic. (2+ years). The leadership, staff is caring and there is personal touch in every aspect of the learning process throughout. We settled on Vidyarambh after visiting multiple preschools in the area. The school curriculum and facility is comparable with other top notch schools. What sets the school apart is the cultural immersion through building food habits, celebrating festivals and group activities. Pandemic was very disruptive to everyone- including school and families. Vidyarambh was quick to pivot and offer online learning, activity kits for the little ones. I wish the school and Ms Sujatha all the best for the current and future endeavors and recommend this school to any parents that are looking for cultural immersion, overall enrichment and growth for your child in the early learning phase of life. read more

Good immersion into Indian culture, freshly cooked organic indian vegetarian food, safe and expansive play area, and very doting teachers. Overall, my kid had a great experience in Vidyarambh over the entire course of 2 years, and developed greatly both socially and mentally. Highly recommend this place for infants and toddlers. There were some periods of teacher attrition leading to nervousness for both parents and kids, but the school admins handled it pretty well. Shoutouts to Mses. Sujatha, Ajanta, Neetu, Premala, Sri, Sumathi, Jasmine, Deborah and Vineetha, and the rest of the Vidyarambh staff. read more

Vidyarambh child care facility looks at a child's growth in his/ her early years with an amazing perspective. What made us choose them was first - healthy and nutritious food that they cook and serve in house, second was - cultural exposure to all festivals and celebrations that are celebrated across the world, third was - the welcoming feeling that all of the staff shares - be it the teachers or the people cooking in the kitchen. The above list is not in any particular order or priority. The personal touch and involvement from the founder to every person in the team can be felt. We wish Vidyarambh all the possible success and also wish them that they always remain - simple, down to earth people as thats a quality that makes them stand apart (which is a refreshing change from many other facilities)... read more

My daughter went to Vidyarambh Santa Clara for about 15 months during 2021-2022. During the pandemic, just like any other parent we were extra cautious when it came to choosing a preschool for our kid. We had some of our friends' kids going there already (and highly recommend the school) and the in house cooked Indian meals made our decision easier. The teachers are very warm, caring and affectionate towards the children. The classroom has a setup similar to any other well known pre-schools in the area along with a good blend of Indian culture- For example every classroom has its own mandir where kids get to pray, recite shlokas and perform Aarti in the mornings. Their meals are nutritious, organic for most part and delicious - my daughter loved school food more than what I made at home (sad but true). I have sometimes picked her up around early dinner time and the aroma was amazing. Early dinner is unique to Vidyarambh and huge plus for parents as it gives us enough time to get home and prepare dinner without the child getting super hungry/cranky. Their outdoor play area is extremely safe for the little ones. The curriculum is nothing but exceptional. It is a notch better than that of any other reputed private schools in the Bay area - I say this confidently now that my daughter is attending one for about 8 months and I can clearly see the difference and how advanced and well rounded Vidyarambh's curriculum is. The school has blended Indian culture so well into the curriculum through shlokas, celebrating Indian festivals, artwork, storytelling, etc. Their arts and crafts are simply mind blowing - I just cannot imagine the amount of thought, effort and diligence that has gone into creating the themes and materials. During the pandemic, the school went above and beyond to make sure the kids were safe. Some of the protocols followed were - making sure the staff/families were fully vaccinated, weekly onsite testing during the omicron surge, frequent washing of hands, etc. Safety of the little ones were their top priority! And I also loved how effortlessly the teachers/staff stepped into various other roles when needed. I remember once when the chef had to take off due to unexpected circumstances, the director put on the chef hat and cooked for the entire school! More than an institution, Vidyarambh has been an extended family to us. My 4 year old still asks about her favorite Ms.Shree and Ms.Premala even after 8 months of leaving the school. I would recommend Vidyarambh to anyone and everyone in a heartbeat. Its the best beginning you could give a child! read more

Vidyarambh came as a blessing to us when we moved to BayArea and our daughter was 2 years old at that time. Our daughter went there for more than 2 years. Before this daycare, we had to change 2 daycares in 6 months near the area. She was not happy at all in those two daycares. She has been going to daycares since she was 6 months old so we knew she was not unhappy because she was new to being outside home. We always make it a point to listen to our daughter and read her cues. When she joined Vidyarambh she was beyond happy every single day. I remember she used to ask if she can go to school even on a weekend. She quickly formed "best" friends :) and I heard similar stories from their parents. We have moved to another state now due to family circumstances and our daughter misses this daycare every day. I guess that is one bad thing about this school. It really sets a high bar that it is difficult to find a match elsewhere. In her own words, she asked me if we can construct a similarly good Vidyarambh in our new neighborhood! :) I hope the owners will consider expanding to Bothell WA. We need more such good child cares in this society. If not for Vidyarambh, I would have considered taking a break in my career. When she was 4.5 years old she came up with this idea and did the logo drawing on her last day. :) There is a lot more to say about this daycare and staff. I think these words by my daughter pretty much sums it up. P.S. I wish as many kids as possible can benefit from the quality education and care they are offering. As a parent (especially those sending kids to daycare for the first time), if you are ever unhappy with this daycare, please consider bringing up your feedback with the staff before making a decision to change daycare. They are very understanding and caring. If you are a parent who has experience with sending kids to other daycares have "learned" about common pain points with kids adjusting to any daycare then I wish and hope you will find joy as you enter the Vidyaramb family. :) read more

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Hi This is my first Yelp review and hope this helps parents/guardians in their search for daycare/preschool. My top three points while searching for schools were cleanliness, teacher-student ratio and outdoor play area. Vidyarambh was the first facility we went for a tour and did check other schools post that. We ended sending our daughter to Vidyarambh as it fulfilled my initial points and felt them to be well -organised. Now after 2 years, when my daughter is all set to join Kindergarten, I am happy to say that was a good decision. As a mother, I was at peace everyday knowing that my child was receiving warm delicious meals, enough time to exert her energy outdoors and a loving environment. Food was a bonus point initially but must say that become a main point later. All kids loved the food and have never heard any negative feedback from other parents as well. We had opportunities to taste it ourselves. My daughter already misses her preschool. We are really grateful to the Miss Sree, Miss Premala who were her initial teachers and played a wonderful role laying the foundation with their loving and encouraging teaching approach . Also Miss Sumati , Miss Jasmine & Miss Indu who guided her in TK year at Vidyarambh. My daughter learnt many bhajans from daily prayers, she has got her basics academically, has good memories of celebrating festivals and was really happy going to school everyday. I would definitely recommend Vidyarambh. read more

My son graduated to kindergarten this year 2023 batch. Incredible job done by teachers and team vidyaaarambh to organize such nice graduation day ceremony . Team vidyaaarambh gave us a life long memory to us to celebrate this occasion. incredible teachers, super healthy food and a safe environment for kids. highly recommended preschool in bay area. read more

Its been a while since my kid started here, she likes the school teacher and activities. We like the Indian prayers and all as part of the activities. read more

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Great concept for a preschool. This is what education is supposed to be about. We were very happy to have our son attend vidyarambh, till this coved BS hit everyone. IMO 2-4 yr olds are not to eat from a tiffin box heated in a microwave. So the school providing healthy, hot and tasty(as per our son) cooked meals (this is pre-coved) is something that tells me that the founders' of this institution are visionaries. too bad we had to stop because of coved. We loved the concept and our son loved the school here. So much so that, whenever he talks of school a year out of it, he still remembers the name of his teacher to this day and the kids he attended school with. Even the trial online classes were great when they offered it. The curriculum is one of the best I have seen, and in line with what I desired. Overall I hope they maintain the high standards they have set. read more

"Nothing more than Cheap Money Making -Business under the name of Indian teachings" I do not recommend Vidyarambh Cupertino to any parent .We sent our daughter there and were very transparent with our future plan for our daughter and the fact that we were seeking admissions in other private schools as well for her . In-spite of being fully aware of this ,when we sought withdrawal for our child ,the school administration literally kept the entire 1 month advance deposit ,even when our daughter had just been to the school for 4 days. We were transparent to them throughout the process .Miss Sula (their school head) assured to us that for genuine cases ,the deposit of 1 month is refunded in case of withdrawal.But when we talked to the Director of the school (Miss Sujatha) ,she refused to give back our deposit. To cap it all ,she wasn't even able to explain to us why our case was not a genuine case  and why we were not considered for the refund.Moreover ,she ensured that Miss Sula was not even part of that discussion.In my 30 mins of discussion with her ,the only thing which I understood was that she doesn't consider our case as genuine for 2 main reasons : 1) We can afford a loss of 1872$ as she admitted to us that she considers cases whose household income is reasonably less. (Per Vidyarambh's standards ,of course). Yes it was a shock for us as well but she was very clear about it. 2) Just because we chose another private school for KG ,she is entitled to keep the entire 1 month deposit. I was honestly hoping for a better explanation from Sujatha who is running 2 educational institutions in the prestigious Bay Area. How can we expect our child to learn any values when the school administration itself is not being transparent .While I am sad loosing my 1872$ but my deeper disappointment comes from the fact that the school had no way to explain their side and we do not know why we were penalized. All schools running are eventually business but there's a difference between "business" and "business with ethics". We hope Vidyarambh Cupertino is able to able to server people better in future. There was no option to give 0 stars so have to make peace with 1 ;) read more

Very Dishonest Business Disclaimer : I never sent my kid to this daycare. This review is based-of my experience during our interaction with them during registration process. We observed few red flags during the process that made us to decide to not to send our daughter to this facility. 1) We were planing to send our daughter to this daycare starting April. For the registration they charged us $200 + $75 for supplies. But just next day we got an email that we need to pay another $200 for next year registration by March 31 again. So they charged us $200 for previous whole year for which our daughter was not even enrolled. 2) When my wife and I visited this daycare we were told the ratio between children and care-giver for 2-3 years olds was 6:1. They intentionally want to keep that to provide better care to the child. That was one of the reason we wanted to send our daughter to their center. But when we finished their registration and commit money - we were told they are going to increase the ratio to 8:1!!! 3) Due to all that + Coronavirus fear we decide to cancel our daughter's enrollment even before(~2weeks) her start date. Still this center refused to pay back $75 supply fee back to us. Even when it clearly states on their OWN website that supplies fee is due only on 1st day of school. I am so glad we decided to not to send our daughter to this daycare. They are clearly just into making money using such cheap tricks! read more

Sending my daughter to Vidyarambh is the best decisions I have made for my daughter. Watching her bloom and grow in so many different ways thanks to the loving and dedicated teachers has been truly amazing. We are so thankful we found this school. I honestly am nothing but grateful for the love and guidance and education the teacher provide. My daughter went from barely able to say a few words when we enrolled her, to now having a vase vocabulary and reading and writing in just 6 months. We are amazed with her growth. All meals are also vegitarian which we also love. Thank You Vidyarambh for helping shape and grow our daughter in so many ways. We are forever grateful. read more

Love this school. We have been at this school for almost 3yrs now and have had a wonderful experience. The staff is great. The food is fantastic and most importantly the kids are happy. Highly recommend this Indian immersion program. We are sad to graduate and go to Kindergarten and not go to Vidyarambh anymore! read more

Ran purely as business. Sent our child and after a day they wanted her out. Zero empathy or consideration for the impact on the child or parents. read more

We had our kid attend this day care for a few days, we were unlucky & had really bad experience with the Santa of Clara center due to schools negligence and lack of safety standards. The classrooms look good and spacious & food is great, there are a handful of teachers who are good. But I am writing this feedback to highlight the lack of care & safety in this center. The amount of care & safety they provide is concerning. Most classes have a lot of children which makes it tough to care for all kids. There are Parts of the playground which are not safe for kids, they have unproofed basketball pole right in center of a play area, there is rust & connecting steps to kitchen from that area. It's extremely unsafe for kids to play in that area. There are screws and nails pointing outwards at a few places. My kid faced an accident due to negligence and not proper supervision from the teacher in the play area. Little kid needed stitches due to above negligence from the school on safety standards. They are not trained to handle emergency situations. They are not ready to be liable/fix these things or care of kids. Which put us in extremely stressful situation. Given that this school has 100s of kids. Care & safety is of last priority to them. The reply from the owner to my wife's (Ambika) comment says it all. They are business minded & defensive. No care to parents or kids! read more

Background: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, our daughter had never been to any day-care or preschool up until she turned 4 years. Naturally, we were bit apprehensive about her first preschool experience. We toured handful of good preschools in and around Milpitas area before we decided on "Vidyarambh". Experience: Based on our daughter's 6 months in Vidyarambh as Nila and Gomati class student, below are some of the key highlights about the school. - Large play area: Of all the preschools we toured, no other school had playground of this size with plenty of options for kids to play with. - Good Indian food: Since school served hot food(vegetarian) three times a day, this was one less thing to worry about. - Exceptional staff and management: All teachers and the entire support staff are highly passionate and 100% committed to their work. They treat each student as their own kid. In hindsight, picking Vidyarambh was indeed the right choice. read more

We are extremely grateful to Vidyarambh Santa Clara. We would recommend Vidyarambh Santa Clara to any parent in a heartbeat! We enrolled our child at 3 years old now, he is ready for kindergarten and our child has blossomed in their care evolving in many different areas essential to growth and development. It's an Indian immersion school where our child learns so many shlokas, and Puranas and celebrates all the Indian and American festivals. The teachers at this preschool are super loving and caring. The school is focused on providing a structured nurturing learning environment. I'm so proud of the learning he has achieved not just academically, but also in values. By focusing on developmentally appropriate academics and also on social-emotional development I want to shout out loud that Ms. Premala and Ms. Sree made me feel like my son was in a safe space and they were contributing to his growth both mentally and physically. They helped our child nurture an independent, bright, and reach milestone development. I appreciated that they also had different events for the kids - Earth Day, Easter Day, Mother's Day, Grandparents Day, Independence Day, etc. There were lots of hands-on activities. He learned so much in that duration and he learned to read books before going to kindergarten. Also, they had a cooking project, and he was excited to narrate and do a cooking project at home too. It was great that schools provided vegetarian nutritious food. He loved the variety of food that was being given, they built independence in the kids to develop healthy eating habits and help with picky eating. vidyarambh helps children develop a strong foundation of skills to help them flourish as they enter kindergarten. The combination of a curriculum and dedicated teachers keeps children engaged and inspired. read more

My child has been attending Vidyarambh in Santa Clara for over 15 months now, and I cannot emphasize enough what a beautiful journey it has been for both my child and us as parents. Vidyarambh goes beyond the regular curriculum of a typical pre-school by immersing children in Indian culture through daily prayers, celebrations of Indian festivals, and teaching basic Hindi language skills. This unique aspect truly sets it apart. One aspect that stands out at Vidyarambh is the variety of healthy organic balanced meals that are served daily to the children. It's truly fabulous to see such a focus on nutritious food. Throughout my child's time at Vidyarambh, I have noticed a common trait among not only the teachers but also the administration and support staff - their genuine love for children. My child's first class teacher, Ms. Bobby, was incredibly kind and having the same mother tongue helped my child settle into the pre-school with ease. During the second month, my child moved to a new class with a fairly new teacher, Ms. Neetu. As a mother, I had concerns about how my child would communicate since he was still learning to communicate in English and mostly spoke his mother tongue. However, Ms. Neetu's sincerity, hard work, and immense love and care for the kids made the transition process incredibly smooth. She even learned a few words in our mother tongue to make my child feel more comfortable. Her love for the children is evident in her eyes and actions. In another quarter, my child moved to a different class with a new set of teachers, Ms. Premala and Ms. Sree. This transition marked a shift towards becoming a responsible toddler. It was a challenging phase for both my child and us as parents. However, I am immensely grateful for the patience, energy, and focus that Ms. Premala and Ms. Sree put into transforming my child. They worked relentlessly and selflessly towards his overall growth and development. Not only did they provide timely feedback to us as parents, but they also shared ideas on how we could collaborate to further improve and support our child. Their dedication extended beyond academics and sports, encompassing extra-curricular activities and social behavior. I firmly believe that my child was in the best hands during his pre-school years, and I will always be thankful to Ms. Premala and Ms. Sree for their love and incredible contributions. In addition to the teachers, the administrative and support staff at Vidyarambh are also very good and cooperative, creating a warm and supportive environment. Big shout out to Ms. Sujatha, Ms. Ajanta, Ms. Latha, Ms. Snehal and Ms. Vineetha. Overall, I feel that Vidyarambh is more than just a pre-school - it's like a family. The nurturing atmosphere, cultural immersion, dedicated teachers, and supportive staff make it a remarkable place for early childhood education. I wholeheartedly recommend Vidyarambh to any parent seeking a pre-school experience that goes above and beyond. read more

Vidyarambh is run very well. My daughter surprises me week after week with something new that she has learnt. She is so excited to go to school that we need to convince her it is actually a holiday and the school is closed on weekends. I love the smile on the teacher's face even at the end of the day. I really love the fact that my daughter gets to celebrate all the festivals from Deepavali to Halloween & christmas. read more

Our son attended Vidyarambh for a year and half. He loved going to school every day and really loved all his teachers. Ms.Premela and Ms.Sree are exceptional in caring for the kids and took great measures to help kids develop emotionally and intellectually. Our son loved the engaging STEM activities and started developing an interest in various art projects. Morning prayers and festival celebrations helps kids be more immersed in indian culture. The kids also enjoy the great fresh food provided for lunch and dinner. Special mention to Ms.Latha for adding in more values and caring for kids. read more

If you are looking for a well rounded, play-based yet slightly structured Indian cultural immersion program, then this is the place. We have had the opportunity to enroll our kid in Vidyarambh during this pandemic and we are very impressed with their infrastructure, staff quality and organic indian food that they provide. Plenty of play area, covid- protocols followed thoroughly (masks, handwashing, separate classrooms, door drop-off and pick-ups, vaccinated staff) and organic food that is not sugar-laden or packaged (unlike a lot of schools in the bay area). The head of the school is equally involved in the day-to-day activities and is very easy to communicate with. They are available at all times (drop offs and pick-ups) which is very reassuring. My kid comes back everyday having learnt something new - STEAM activities as well as manners and good behavior - something that we as parents fall short in providing. They do prayers, learn songs, gardening and many other hands on activities. Only recommendation for the school - have more regular (every 3-4 months) of 'PTA' meets - to address any issues on both sides. read more

Due to COVID-19, we got an opportunity to explore virtual summer camp for my kid. We are extremely delighted for the experience we have had with Vidyarambh. From the attention to detail put into the curriculum and schedule for the classes to the dedication of the teacher, we experienced it all . My kid who is now going to Kindergarten continues to inquire if he can join future summer camps with the same teacher. Kids get an immersive learning experience in various topics making virtual learning as much fun as it would have been in person. The teacher is kind to let kids voice out all along the class unlike many places where kids are asked not to speak out and stay muted. All in all, we are thankful for the wonderful experience my kid and we had with Vidyarambh and their wonderful faculty. Thank you for all the efforts taken to create a positive impact on kids in such unprecedented times. Namasthe! read more

This review has been long due! Our son (3.5 yo then) attend Vidyarambha Santa Clara Center for over a year since it reopened after the covid closure (Oct 2020 To Nov 2021). The administration and teachers are great and diligent in all aspects. Our son spent time in three classes and teachers are loving and caring. Appreciate their timely communication, regular updates, activity photos, and daily logs. The teachers have accommodated our meeting requests and addressed all our curiosity and concerns with prompt feedback. Vidyarambha was the best environment for our son in his crucial years of development, he definitely became more expressive and social (our son had a speech delay and was a very shy kid). The thing that impressed us a lot is his learning about Indian culture, festivals, and shlokas which reflects their mission of Indian Immersion. Also, must mention the yummy, healthy and nutritious food served which is a great relief for parents not to worry about what the child gets to eat at school. We had to depart this wonderful institution with a heavy heart as we had to relocate from the Santa Clara area for personal reasons. We still miss Vidyarambha and everyone there for all the above reasons. read more

My son started attending Vidyarambh in February, 2020- in the older 3's class. He had absolutely no trouble adjusting in the new school coming in from a home based day care. From day 1, he totally enjoyed the school environment, the affectionate teachers/staff, the activities, his friends & the very yummy food! I got used to waiting everyday at pickup, he didn't want to leave school!! This was the best affirmation for me as a parent that my kid loves his school!! The school is now offering online classes which I get to attend with my son every morning - we are super impressed with the quality of these classes and the material provided. My son loves online school and is very engaged, active & learning throughout the session. We thank Vidyarambh for adapting & helping us parents during this pandemic. read more

I really took my time to sit down and write this review because this place is very close to my heart. Vidyarambh has won my trust over the two years and I have proudly referred many of my friends to go here. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a preschool. We have been sending our twins here since the inception of the school. The first time I met Sujatha, I was truly impressed. Her passion towards starting a school with a great curriculum, a mix of Indian culture and great organic food(mostly made from scratch) really shows off. Two years back, as an anxious mother of preemie twins, I was really debating on where they would start preschool. Vidyarambh was such a warm place for our girls. This place was a home away from home, the teachers are extremely patient and sweet. All the teachers my girls have had were truly patient, and highly motivated to teach and handle kids. They have the best infrastructure, thought-out curriculum, dedicated teachers and amazing hot, organic food. A few points to call out : ---------------------------------- - The classrooms are named after the rivers of India and the interiors/toys/books/play areas are as good as the best schools you can find around the bay area. - The food is exceptional and prepared fresh in the kitchen. It does hurt a little when the kids blindly say that school food is better than Mom's food :-) - The play areas have a lot of covered, safe sections. Some attractions include the cycling area, sandpit, picnic areas, children-run garden areas, and the usual slide/gym areas. - The curriculum is great! They have weekly themes and follow them with books + activities. They are planned out a week ahead and also always align with the Indian festivals. - They celebrate all the Indian festivals beautifully with such diligence. They have a golu during the Navarathri season and also have a Vijayadasami pooja for the kids. - The kids are taught to pray with Indian slokas in the morning, and during lunch time. - Covid protocols are followed : all kids and teachers are masked. All staff are vaccinated, and wash their hands with soap and water religiously. - They serve Early dinner! This is a huge plus! Around 4:30-4:45, they serve hot, organic food as early dinner. This is close to a full meal so that the full time kids don't go home hungry and cranky. - Kids love this place! My kids enjoy school more than anything else and have so many things to do here. It is so beautiful to see them have so much fun. A few episodes that got me truly impressed : ----------------------------------------------------------------- - It was a cold day and the menu item for early dinner on that day was something else. The chef realized that the kids would do better with some hot pepper rasam(soup in other words) and made that happen with rice. This was just one episode, they put in a lot of effort to keep the kids healthy and happy. - My kids start chanting slokas as soon as they see any lamps, kolams, or Indian God pictures. This was super cute especially when they were 2-3 years old. Teachers : --------------- We have had 7 teachers so far and all of them were really good. To call out a few exceptional ones- Ms Sumathi, Ms Kalyani, Ms Kodhai, and Ms Jasmine. I will have to say that these teachers had a very good knack to handle the kids in a certain special way. During the pandemic, Ms Kalyani and Ms Kodhai did everything extra to entertain the kids online on zoom. The online school setup was executed very well by the team and really helped the parents who were both working from home with no other help. Overall, I am extremely pleased with Vidyarambh and want this school to grow bigger and better. I hope they can hire the best talents and achieve more! Thank you for caring for my kids and teaching them all the good stuff! read more

Ever since my family and I moved to the bay area, I was very keen on a finding a preschool for my son with Indian cultural integration and I was overjoyed to find Vidyarambh with the exact same vision. The teachers at Vidyarambh are highly dedicated and it's been wonderful to see how fast our son has developed at Vidyarambh and continues to every single day. Kids are introduced to shlokas, and all major festivals are celebrated in the school. Even during COVID times, Vidyarambh and their dedicated group of teachers have online classes going which are extremely valuable. Vidyarambh is the right place for preschoolers to kick start their education! read more

We are very glad to send our 9-year-old daughter to Vidyarambh Summer Camp this year. We are very happy with the facility. Every day my daughter is learning more about Indian Culture, Festivals and enjoys making crafts related to that. She also enjoys tasty, warm Indian Vegetarian freshly made food at Vidyarambh. It really shows some passion and interest that the founders have taken in ensuring the quality, safety to make it a fun place for children to enjoy and learn. All the teachers and staff are very nice and friendly at Vidyarambh. Our daughter is eager to be at the summer camp each day and is very happy. She has also made many good friends there. read more