West County Mandarin School

2.3 mi

This school is outdated spiderwebs all over the place huge roaches low attendance feel like this…read moreschool should close since there are 3 other elementary schools near by Would not tell families to bring there children

do not go here or send your children here!! they do not do anything about bullying unless you…read moreactually go up to the school the principal literally allowed my friend to get touched by a staff and the only thing she did was fire him she didnt get police involved or anything but when it came to me recording a fight she got police involved and suspended me , took away my field trip , and my 6th grade promotion all because i recorded a fight they also allow their staff & teachers to put hands on students, my 6th grade teacher named mr.welch grabbed me by my arm all because i went to the back of the line because i was uncomfortable with the student that was behind me due to an incident that happened with me and that student the year before so he grabbed me arm and took me back to where i first was, all i got was an apology , they also allow homophobia from other students, please don't send ur children here

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Lake Elementary School

(2 reviews)

2.4 mi

A school that really helps your kids grow and helps you as a parent to concentrate on life.read more

They have the best staff specially in the office. We went…read morethere the other day to register our son for Kindergarten they were so friendly and very helpful. I would highly recommend it.

Downer Elementary School

1.8 mi

I've worked in this school and it's come a long way since I was a kid and it was a junior high…read more I've worked here as a substitute teacher and and ELD tester and I really like going there, especially since they've rebuilt the school. The school has a nice clean layout, the staff are nice and helpful, and if I had a job at that school, it wouldn't bother me. I was meeting with a colleague when I took this picture. And the good memories came flooding back

GREAT school! The teachers are so nice and amazing, they have great ways of teaching class. They…read morehave an art room were the students can learn about art and famous artiest. For the 6th graders, in the beginning of the school year will take a little photographer class and take pictures around the school. Later a student's best picture will be around the school for the rest of the school year. This school has a music program called sound minds. This program teaches you how to play a cello or a violin. When you get better they will take you on a field trip to play with other orchestras. You might even be able to see the California symphony have a rehearsal. What I'm trying to say is just that this is a great school to go to.

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St Paul School

3.5

(11 reviews)

1.3 mi

My nephew was extremely depressed. He started therapy and was recommended by he's therapist to…read moreswitch schools / he started public school and the automatic switch was just wow . Since he started public school he tells everybody how traumatizing St. Paul was.

Former student (class of 2019), It was fun going here for school and I still come for Church…read more Seeing that the murals are gone of previous classes graduating from here is pretty disappointing and seems as disrespect. It was a tradition for so long and for all classes to be painted over is not it.

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Dover Elementary School

3.7

1.8 mi

I had the most amazing time when I was a student there in the 80s. All the Staffs were wonderful. I…read morehad the greatest teachers during my times there.

Some of the teachers are great but the principal is extremely rude and thinks she knows what's best…read morefor children that aren't hers and will power trip on you if you let her. I personally was disrespected and belittled by the principal more than once. If you have a child without any big behavioral issues I think this school is a good option but if you need resources and meaningful help with a child that does have behavioral issues in the classroom I would avoid this school at all costs. The people in the front office also can be obnoxiously rude aswell.

Riverside Elementary School

3.0

0.4 mi

In my experience of 20 years teaching, when the prep teacher comes, the regular classroom teacher…read moregoes away to create lesson plans. However, at Riverside, the teachers (instead of doing their job to create lesson plans, which is what they were supposed to be doing) choose to monitor the prep teacher and curriculum. What I've observed at Riverside is that the teachers lack classroom management skills, and instead, yell and intimidate. They are not teachers. They are bullies. They bully students and teach bullying as a role model. I actually saw Ms Hayworth say, "because you are bad, I will not teach." I heard a teacher say to the class, "You embarrass me." Ms Benda also ostracized a boy by making him sit apart from the rest of the class. This student told me "I want to kill myself." When it was reported, the teachers and principal said, 'he just wants attention." Ms Benda said, "I could choke you!" to a teacher who had told her class they would get out early before she had the chance to tell them. If you are a parent, beware of teachers Benda, Wong, and Hayworth. If your child has one of these for a teacher, you may want to sit in or help out to see how they function.

Love this school! Attended as a child and now have family members who go here the teachers are all…read morehelpful and kind !

Tara Hills Elementary School

2.5

(2 reviews)

3.2 mi

My twin daughter's attended this school from Kindergarten to sixth grade. The teaching styles are…read moredifferent with each instructor, which is how it should be but having them on the same page will support the mission and goals of being a Tara Hills Family. The transition from homework is not transparent with the parents, which is a minor fix. There are some bullying issues here from teachers (I've experienced this with one of my daughter's teacher) which does not allow the parent to feel comfortable having conversations of set role and expectations because of the thought of them singling out their child (which happened in this case). Outside of that, the principal (Ms. Salinas) is hands on and allows everyone to be included- I wished there were training for staff to respond this way. Not all teachers here are horrible, I've encountered amazing one during our time here. I've had ups and downs with this school but was able to work through them as family do. I know that it takes both ends to support the kids towards the goals and I'm happy I've chosen to be a Shamrocks SSC, AAPAC member to share my appreciation to the staff that do show up for the kids and express their passion to teach our next generation the things they need in life. In addition to this, activities was a hardship. I would have loved to see more activities like this to encourage students to be active and busy- I did love the jr coach opportunity. I know that times are changing and we will have to adjust, I just hope that the main focus (the kids) remaining strong to keep the mission and goals alive to work together for the better of every student. I believe in you Tara Hills

The school needs help. They don't know how to work with kids. They put kids down. They blame kids…read morefor stuff that they didn't do and they only heard from a second person they put everybody in your business. Tell everybody your business I just need help and I need to start by eliminating Things to make Tara Hills great again starting by bringing a new principal in that love all cultures and is ready to teach these kids.

Pinole Montessori

Available by appointment

My now 11yr old son attended Pinole Montessori from ages 2-5. I currently have a 2yr old enjoying…read moregoing to class every single day! She dashes to get into the car to go to school. Ms. Sidhu is phenomenal and potty trained both of my children when they barely turned 2! All of the teachers are kind, professional and very hard working. They make sure the children are happy and well taken care of. Holiday activities are awesome, and the kids have tons of fun during the Halloween parade and Xmas concert. Also, since lunch is provided, it's less stress the mornings for me! The staff treat you like family, and really get to know your child individually. The Director, Ms. Angela is wonderful and very prompt in her responses to any concerns. We love Pinole Montessori!

My son has been here for two years and he's loved it from the start. Everyone is extremely patient…read morewith my child's development as he grows, and I definitely saw that as my son progressed with this school. I'm very thankful for the staff as well that they always inform me on a day-to-day on things that I needed to be aware of. Their hours are very accommodating to my work schedule which is also a huge plus for me.

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Albany Sunflower Day Care

(17 reviews)

4.2 mi

Both of my children attended Sunflower Daycare for several years, and we couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience. Ms. Helen is incredibly kind, patient, and attentive. She was wonderfully supportive during potty training, made sure the kids were dressed appropriately for the weather, and created a warm, nurturing environment. The daycare has a great outdoor play space, serves delicious home-cooked meals that my kids still talk about, and is exceptionally clean--my children rarely got sick while they were there, which is a feat in itself! Ms. Helen also has a strong background in early childhood education and incorporates age-appropriate learning, arts and crafts, music, and early academics into the day. By the time my daughter started TK, she was very well prepared. Since Ms. Helen speaks Mandarin with the children, both of my kids were also able to maintain their Mandarin fluency. One thing to note is that Ms. Helen is more comfortable communicating in Mandarin than English. This was fine for me since I speak Mandarin, while my husband usually communicated through email or Google Translate. We feel lucky to have found Sunflower Daycare. It felt like having a trusted family member with expertise in early childhood education caring for our children. I highly recommend it to any family looking for a loving, enriching daycare.

Our two-year-old attended Albany Sunflower Day Care for over a year, and we truly feel so lucky to…read morehave found this place. From day one, Helen has been an incredibly kind, attentive, and patient caretaker. She brings a calm and nurturing energy that our son responded to immediately. Mornings can be a bit of a challenge for us -- he often resists getting out the door -- but the moment he saw Helen, he would light up and completely settle down. It gave us a lot of peace of mind knowing he was in such loving hands. One of the reasons we gravitated towards Sunflower Day Care is the Mandarin immersion. We don't speak Chinese at home, but after a year, our son developed an impressive understanding of Mandarin and built a solid vocabulary for his age. It's been amazing to see him respond to Mandarin phrases, sing songs, and even surprise us by using words we didn't know he'd learned. The environment at Sunflower Day Care is warm and structured. You can tell Helen genuinely cares about every child and puts so much effort into making sure they're happy, engaged, and learning. We're so grateful for everything Helen and her daycare have done for our family.

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Little Tree Montessori International School - El Cerrito

(12 reviews)

0.9 mi

Certified professionals

Speaks Mandarin

My child has been attending Little Tree since 2022 and has enjoyed playing and learning there every…read moreday. The classrooms are well-equipped with age-appropriate Montessori activities, keeping her engaged and offering practice in various subjects like English, Math, Chinese, Science, and Art. She loves her teachers and often talks about them at home. I can see they are doing an excellent job teaching her not just academics, but also good behavior and independence. The teachers organize a variety of well-planned activities and events throughout the year for both US and Chinese holidays. Our family enjoys participating in these events, and we appreciate the many photos and videos shared with parents afterward to capture the memories. Another great feature of Little Tree is the optional lunch program. For $6 a day, they provide a tasty, nutritious, and balanced meal, which is one less thing for me to worry about.

I can't recommend Director named Mrs. Maggie enough. She is very caring and thoughtful person. It's…read morea beautiful and big spaces facility, with caring teachers and a ton of fun. The curriculum is thorough and - through playground Art, Singapore math, Kungfu, Chinese and Spanish language and music. Also, Provided a healthy lunch. My two kids studied at this school, never cried, even the first day, they are very excited to go to the school everyday. Some parents may concerned about the location, but it's critical to find the right school rather than the location. I highly recommend it.