We are so grateful for our four years at Little Wonders Montessori. Our son started in the "little…read moreschool" with Mr. Michael and is now finishing in Ms. Galyna's "big school". He's loved every year and it's been amazing to watch him grow in confidence and develop a genuine excitement for learning. The teachers take the time to understand each child's unique personality. We've been impressed with how they truly foster kindness, independence, and a love of learning. We also really like the balance of Montessori learning and traditional academics. Thanks to their guidance, our son is more than ready for kindergarten and was accepted into our private school of choice. He's also made wonderful friends and so many great memories. Some of his favorite moments include the class pumpkin patch trips, dressing up for Ms. Galyna's annual tea party, and fun pajama days. We've loved seeing photos of his projects, Montessori activities, baking days, gardening, music time, and so much more. We can't thank Little Wonders enough for giving our son such a strong, nurturing foundation.

Our son started at LWM "little school" when he was 3 years old. He loved every day there. Mr…read moreMichael and the teachers make learning fun with crafts, art, sensory, and outdoor play, and gardening. Montessori work and philosophy is strong and woven throughout. We have been amazed at his growth over the last year now that we are at the "Big kid" school. His excitement about school, his achievements in writing drawing, and his feelings toward his friends and teachers is amazing to watch. Ms Galyna organizes cooking, baking, and cultural activities throughout the year that enrich the kids experience at school and in the world. Her joy at watching the kids fall in love with learning and each other is wonderful to experience as a parent. We will forever be thankful we found the perfect place for him to thrive.

I have become a better parent, better partner, and better community member because our family…read morejoined the Coop. We've made life long connections with the teachers and the families from Sunset Coop. It truly is one of the gems in the Outer Sunset and I can't recommend them enough.

Sunset Co-op was such a game changer for our family and our life in San Francisco. Parenting is…read moreisolating, confusing, and full of opportunities to doubt your abilities. Sunset Co-op gave us a community of families to share in the trials of raising young humans without judgement. It gave us a network of adults that our kids know and trust to help us when we need it. It gave us parents wisdom and scientific backing around a toddlers emotional and physical capabilities, so we can make better decisions at any given moment. It helped me have more empathy for kids that are disregulated or need more help. You will never be a perfect parent, but I would not be as confident of a parent as I am now without the learnings I took away from Sunset Co-op. We applied for the AM session. We didn't get it. We were offered the PM session. We took it. We never regretted it. My son dropped the nap. He transitioned just fine. We had empty museums and parks in the morning all to ourselves before school. If you are willing to put in the time and effort into the community for however long you're at Sunset, you will reap all the benefits forever.

Growing Tree is a wonderful school. My daughter has been…read moreattending for almost three years now. Every teacher at the school is incredibly dedicated and professional. The school offers a variety of fun and engaging activities, including singing, dancing, and planting small plants. My daughter will be graduating from Growing Tree this August. I'm especially grateful for her teacher this past year -- Teacher Li. She is an experienced and caring educator who teaches the children many songs, dances, and even helps them perform in plays. Every week, my daughter comes home singing new songs and showing us new dances. Her crafting skills have improved a lot -- she brings home creative art projects every week. Her Mandarin has also improved significantly; she can now speak more fluently and even recognize some simple Chinese characters. We're truly thankful to Teacher Li and all the other teachers at Growing Tree for their care and dedication in teaching and nurturing our daughter.

I am deeply grateful for the love, support, and care that my son has received at this school. From…read morethe very beginning, the teachers have nurtured not only his academic and social development but also his emotional well-being. When our family went through the heartbreaking loss of his father, the school became more than just a place of learning -- it became a safe, healing space. The teachers gently helped my son understand his emotions and process his grief with compassion and patience. Their support helped bring back his smile and his joyful spirit. This school feels like a second home, and the teachers feel like family. I can go to work knowing my son is in a place where he is not only educated but truly cared for. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

When I was picking up my daughter, I saw there a lot of problems in the school . The after school…read moreteachers are very rude and yell the kids . All the teacher are talking each other and not paying attention on the kids .I have tried to pick my daughter in different time and realized the kids was yelled were Asian. Teacher treated other race children very nice and rude to the Asian .

My son studied at this school two year ago ,some nightmares happened at this school !the teacher…read moreyell the kids ,hidden the facts and so on .they should play a actress,not a teacher !very disappointed,what happened,hurt my son a lots .

Short story: Little Star Preschool Too is a fantastic choice because of the campus size, location,…read moreincluded meals, and most importantly, the teachers and educators who care so so much for your little ones! Long story: Little Star Preschool Too was my top choice from the beginning when I was touring preschools. I was delighted to see the campus (plenty of parking spots, quiet neighborhood, residential location and close to restaurants for afterschool pick up)! The preschool is large and has a huge yard for the children to play in during "recess" and at the end of the day. I think the actual amount of land they have for a school is impressive as the children are able to get their wiggles out without having to travel to a local park. While I was dazzled by the tour of the campus, I was absolutely amazed by the teachers and staff! They are all genuinely loving and greatly care about the well-being of the children! I am always greeted with a smile by each of the staff members during drop off. My child has so much fun playing with her peers and the large variety of toys, doing daily arts and crafts, eating their provided lunch and learning new subjects! She took a little bit of time to warm up to being in school and her teacher was so patient with her, spending extra time with her to help her transition. Other teachers and staff would step in to help out too if her teacher was not immediately available for help. Not only does the school teach "regular subjects" like letter recognition and counting, they also teach real life skills like what streetlights and stop signs are used for! (The school had a cute field trip around the neighborhood teaching the children about road safety). There are also a lot of extra features added to the curriculum to help enrich the children's education. There were dance performances, field trips, readings from books regarding different cultural festivals and traditions. The school is just so awesome and I am very happy with my choice. Thumbs up!

I chose Little Star Preschool for my toddler for many reasons:…read more- Full day care (dropoff as early as 7:30 a.m., though the school day starts shortly after 9 a.m.; pickup by 5:30 p.m.) and instruction is year-round. - Mid-year entry (my son started in January) - A large play yard and clean, bright indoor spaces - Meals and snacks are included (you send your kid with a lunchbox with sides, and they provide the main dish) Most importantly, my toddler is pretty shy around new people and slow to warm. I appreciated that Little Star Preschool encouraged multiple playdate visits before he officially started, so that he could get used to the space and staff. All of the teachers were kind, patient, and gentle with him as he transitioned from a small daycare to preschool. They allowed him time to adjust and let him just observe at first, as he preferred, while holding onto his stuffy. His language skills have really exploded (I love hearing him repeat, "Wake up, little bodies!") and I know he's cared for while learning and playing.

We loved our time with Marina and her team at Discoveryland. Our son was all smiles at drop off and…read moresometimes didn't even want to leave! Marina is extremely friendly and welcoming and the families and community at Discoveryland are too. Our son started at 7 months old and he was always well taken care of and we never had to worry. Discoveryland was the best place to send our son and I would highly recommend Marina and team to anyone considering daycare.

My daughter went to Discovery Land from 18 months to 3 years old. She attended both the little kids…read moredaycare and the preschool and she absolutely loved it. Marina, the owner, is very easy to communicate and sends pictures throughout the day to keep us posted. My daughter came home with very clean clothes every day. She always wanted to go back to school the next day without hesitation. Most importantly, she made new friends at Discovery Land and we built a community.

When we were looking for a preschool for our 2.5-year-old daughter, we toured several schools…read morearound San Francisco, and HUG Preschool was ultimately the one we chose. Located in the Outer Sunset near Gus's Community Market, Devil's Teeth Bakery, and the beach, this school truly feels like a hidden gem. The first thing we noticed when we walked in was how warm and welcoming the space felt. It's bright, filled with natural light, and thoughtfully designed. Even though it's not a huge facility, the layout uses the space incredibly well -- there are designated play areas, tables for group activities, a cubby area near the entrance, kid-height sinks, accessible but private restrooms, and even a backyard that's been turned into a small playground. One thing we really appreciated is the flexibility of their scheduling options. They offer: * Half-time (half days, 5 days/week with pickup before nap time around 1pm) * Part-time (full days, 3 days/week) * Full-time (full days, 5 days/week) That flexibility was incredibly helpful for our family. The school does require children to know the basics of potty training, but they also offer potty-training support for an additional fee, which felt very reasonable. They also offer optional lunches prepared daily. Another huge plus for us: breakfast is included with tuition. As working parents, having breakfast covered on those rushed mornings has honestly been amazing. Communication from the school has been excellent. They send a weekly newsletter that's actually useful -- it includes upcoming activities, reminders, events, and important updates all in one email. They also use an app that allows teachers and staff to communicate directly with parents through messages and photos throughout the day. We receive updates about how our daughter is doing, photos from activities, and notifications about any accidents or important moments. The staff has been wonderful. Everyone is warm, friendly, and genuinely great with children. There's usually an admin greeting families at the front, which creates a very welcoming environment. The director has also been fantastic -- she's clearly knowledgeable about child development, very approachable, and genuinely cares about both the children and the parents. At one point, we requested an office hour with the director to discuss a few specific concerns and requests regarding our daughter. She was incredibly attentive and thoughtful, and we were impressed by how quickly the staff implemented changes afterward. For example, our daughter can be a picky eater, so we asked for updates about how much she was eating so we could better adjust meals at home. Since both my partner and I work from home and often have back-to-back meetings, we also asked if our daughter could be prepared for pickup near the front around pickup time to make transitions easier. We never expected perfection -- we understand they're caring for 20+ children -- but the staff honestly did a great job accommodating us most of the time, and that level of care meant a lot. Another thing we appreciate is that the school never feels overcrowded. The teacher-to-child ratio feels very reasonable (I believe around 1:6 or 1:8), so it genuinely feels like the children receive individual attention. There are around 23 children total, which feels like a healthy size for the amount of staff they have. Most importantly, our daughter truly enjoys going to school every day, and that's the biggest endorsement we can give as parents. I highly recommend scheduling a tour and meeting the staff if you're considering preschools in the area. They seem to have limited availability, so I'd definitely recommend being proactive and asking about the waitlist early.

Cannot praise the staff and community here at HUG enough. Our family has been so happy…read moreWith the schooling and love our daughters have received.

My daughter attends Kids Kollege and absolutely loves the school. We were worried about how well…read moreshe would respond to the preschool, but those fears were quickly put to rest. The entire staff is amazing and they treat each child like their are family while investing in their safety, happiness, and growth. I can't ask for anything more. Music class always puts a smile on my daughter's face when we pick her up at the end Miss Sarah is a saint. She always makes the time for our daughter and any questions that we might have. Shout out to other teachers and staff too. It's really testament to the culture and values of the school. I strongly recommend Kids Kollege. We are expecting our second and mentally already preparing for him to attend the school.

My 2 kids had the pleasure of attending this amazing school over the span of the last 5 years and…read morehave since graduated, AND I cannot recommend it enough! I actually found this school via Yelp so it only makes sense to leave a Yelp review in return. We were lucky enough to experience the school pre-pandemic and get involved in their Parent Club where we could give feedback and organize family events for the kids. The Parent Club has since disbanded due to covid safety protocols, but hopefully it'll return in the future as I really enjoyed the community aspect of it. Speaking of the pandemic, the director, Kelsi, and her assistant, Sarah, have been so wonderful with handling the roller coaster that is covid. Partitions were put in place to separate the classes, and all staff are vaccinated/masked. I've never felt unsafe or worried about the spread of covid here, even in 2020 when there were so many unknowns. The teachers are all very friendly, caring, and patient. When it comes to curriculum, my kids learned their ABCs and counting, how to be respectful of others, nature, art. My kids always left the school day with a smile on their faces, which is so important to me. We miss you already, Kids Kollege!

Our developmentally delayed foster son was expelled without warning for a biting. I assume they…read moredidn't want to deal with a less than perfect child and used the incident as an opportunity to replace him with an "easier" child. They do not have the resources or skillset to deal with non-neurotypical children. This business needs to learn how to communicate with parents rather than just seeing their kids as a paycheck.

The process of looking for a preschool for kids can be a very stressful. As parents we want to find…read morethe right school that will help our children grow in all aspects. I spoke with The Director, Isabel over the phone and we scheduled a tour of the school. When we went to the facility, our first impression of the school itself was impressive in terms of organization and layout. Unfortunately I can't say I was impressed with the way the staff welcomed us. Although Isabel was pleasant, I felt like I was being rushed and pushed out pretty quickly. The stidents were there and were getting distracted since I was there with not only my 3 year old but also my 5 month old. Some of the children were coming up to the stroller and looking at the baby and I can see in the teachers faces that they were irritated. I even tried to apologize for the distraction but they pretty much ignored me with just a frustrated look on their faces. Basically I left feeling like we were not welcomed in the first place. When I called Isabel to express my feeling and said I would like to come back so we can talk and have more questions answered she basically was fine with us coming back but never really addressed the way I felt when we first came- nothing - all she said was that her teachers are very good. I told her I was not doubting that her teachers were good, I was simply telling her how I felt when we first came on a tour. Basically, I'm sure the school is good, but I felt the cold shoulder from the teachers which didn't rub me the right way. I didn't feel welcomed at all.

Best Japanese immersion preschool in San Francisco!…read more My kids loved their time at Little Angels! They loved the teachers and friends there!! The teachers are nice and caring. They teach classes in Japanese, while they also do English lesson every day. The day is filled with art and music too. The school celebrates both Japanese and American festivals. My kids picked up a lot of Japanese language and culture at school.

大阪出身の親です。この8月に卒園しました。リトルエンジェルスジャパニーズプリスクールに通わせて良かったです。米国で子育てですが、やはり日本語は習得してほしいと思ってます。リトルエンジェルスは主に日本語…read moreの保育です。米国にいながらネイティブの日本語や季節ごとの日本文化をアメリカ文化と一緒に触れさせることが出来ました。正月のコマ回し、節分の豆まき、バレンタイン、ひな祭りでは立派な雛壇を飾り、子どもの日には兜の置物が、七夕では笹の葉にたんざくを飾り、敬老の日、ハロウィン、サンクスギビング、クリスマス、あとウルトラマン！などなど、数えきれないほど。戦争や平和について考える時間もあり良かったです。平井先生による生ピアノ伴奏で日本語、英語の歌や楽器演奏をたくさん覚えました。悪いことをした時には叱ってもらい、本当に親身になって保育してもらえたと思います。他の園児と共に成長し楽しい時間を過ごせました。 大阪の両親もサンフランシスコの孫と日本語で会話が出来るのをとても喜んでいます。平井先生、おじさん先生、本当にありがとうございました！