ADPP has been a part of our family for the past 20 years. My oldest daughter attended there and met three of her best childhood friends through the preschool and kindergarten program. I now have a 6 year old who attended preschool years there and currently have a 4 year old in their Pre-K program, which is well organized, structured and excellent in Kinder preparedness. The staff are nurturing and kind. They care about our children and I have never once worried about leaving them there. I have tried a few in home caregivers and while they were great with the individual attention, I did not have the same confidence I've had while at ADPP. The communication from the administration is excellent. We always know what's going on with our kids, the school, and events. I highly recommend this school and am very sad that this is our last year here! read more

I'm so glad a person who actually worked at this place took the time to write a review because she's correct, unless you saw some of the things that go on at this place you wouldn't believe it. For the people who gave it 4 or 5 stars, all I can say is that you are amongst some of the luckier parents. As one reviewer stated, it really is a warehouse for kids (as so many larger child care facilities are). I had my daughter there for 6 months before finally pulling her. Some of my observations: There is a high turn over rate at this facility. Some of the teachers (especially my daughter's) are not friendly at all. Witnessed WAY too many crying, unattended babies in the baby room. It is also true, from my observations, there is no "real" coaching, nurturing or interaction from many teachers. As the teacher who posted said, they get paid bottom dollar and have too many kids per teacher to really have the time or interest to offer that kind of care. Communication from teachers/facility is SORELY lacking! Being able to get an honest answer as to how your child is really doing isn't going to happen. Some of the scarier things that I witnessed - After having my daughter cry that she didn't want to go to daycare I started visiting on off hours and watching from my car in the parking lot or from the field next to the school. On the playground, way too many times, I've seen teachers pay way too little attention to the kids, actually watch kids hitting each other or throwing things at each other and hurting each other with absolutely NO interaction from the teachers (ridiculous!). The playground is sort of an L shape that curves around the school, on a few occasions there were no teachers within eye shot of the back area where kids were hurting each other. Children would fall down, hurting themselves and cry and no attention from teachers who were right there observing it. As one poster put it, there is terrible favoritism on the part of some teachers. My daughter was afraid of one particular girl, who was also one of the main players in hurting other kids on the playground. After reporting this and finding out from other parents they had as well, we discovered this girl was a daughter of one of the instructors. :( That was the day I pulled my daughter and found another placement for her. I know some working parents need extended child care for their kids and in their heart really want the best for their children - FIND ANOTHER PLACE FOR THEM. This place is a warehouse which has hired some questionable instructors and don't live up to the hype they portray. A small at-home daycare is a better choice if you are looking for real nurturing for your child. read more

We just said goodbye to Action Day after two amazing years with both of my children (now 2 & 4). The only reason we are leaving is because we moved out of the area. I cannot emphasize enough how much this daycare loves and supports each and every child. My kids are VERY different from one another and yet each of their teachers bonded with them and cared for their individual needs and unique personality. I was in tears today when I said goodbye to Ms. Lauren, who potty trained my daughter and has endless energy, to Ms. Ginger who treated my kids as if they were her own, and to all of the other staff members who cared for my children and had a genuine interest in their growth and development. This is a special place that I will greatly miss. read more

I used to send my kids to Action Day Mountain View. I really liked the teachers. They care about kids and they were very helpful for potty training and gave good advice. My two stars are given to those teachers. Otherwise, I would give zero star. I hated the Action Day Primary Plus management staff. They were arrogant and not caring. They had a very bad customer service (they did not even say hi). One time (in 2014), they even e-mailed all parents to request for a positive Yelp review, so they could give us $10 gift, which I felt that they were trying to manipulating the yelp rating using an inappropriate method. read more

well, i wasn't going to rate this place, but i see that someone just gave it 5 stars so i definitely have to rate it now and make it be known that this place is far from 5 stars. i worked at this place for about a year and it was OK in the beginning and close to hell towards the end. i worked there in 2007 and made $8/hour, which shows you how much they truly value their teachers. the teachers put in an $8/hour effort as well. since there are so many cons to this place, i will just list them: -barely under the appropriate ratio, but the director (anne hedman) runs around telling all of the interested parents that it is most of the time under ratio -teachers were often lacking the much needed knowledge of child development, often telling the children not to do things that they clearly did not understand and grabbing them by their arms...some even lacked common sense and fed a banana that had dropped on the floor to a child, or dropped a baby on the concrete ground after picking up a baby rocker to move it to another area (horrific, right?) -teachers displayed a clear favoritism, and the kids clearly sensed it -while i was there, a woman was hired who clearly was a little "out there", but she was given the benefit of the doubt...she was found smoking in front of the kids outside, and wasn't fired immediately but was instead just spoken to because the center was so desperate for workers -during my time there, i saw on several different occasions a bottle of bleach solution in a botton cabinet which was supposed to be locked, but was never actually locked, so it was within easy reach of the children, OSHA was notified -there was a fire alarm and in the room i was working in, you could not easily hear the fire alarm, which would be a major issue if there was ever a fire -i signed up for classes while i was there and told the director in plenty of time that the classes i signed up for would require me to leave about an hour early a couple of times a week, but she said that that would not be acceptable and if i ever left early, i would be written up....shows how much she cares about education...wouldn't that be her whole focus? -special needs children were allowed in the center and the parents were not told that their children had special needs and no therapies were recommended. don't get me wrong, i don't think special needs children should be banned from daycares, it just makes it incredibly difficult for teachers to focus on all of the children instead of just the one special needs, who basically requires a 1:1 ratio. this review is focused on several events that occured in 2007, so hopefully by now they have a new director who genuinely cares about his/her employees as well her little "customers". i am no longer a disgruntled ex-employee, i just wish to inform people interested in sending their children here that this place is horrible. i have not made up any of the facts, it really was that bad. read more

I wish I could recommend this school. My son went through the program and we/he loved the teachers (we had some issues-the world is not perfect). But, with the new administration, they make you feel like they care more about "bottom line" . That is not to say that the teachers are not good with/to the kids. But when I called the office and spoke with the director, and then the "corporate office", they were arrogant and think that their school is the best for the money. Do your research; we found a program that is $100 less (for our days) a month and teaches two foreign languages to boot! The "corporate" office also had the NERVE to ask me why I chose the days to send my child the days that I did, implying that I should change MY schedule to their convenience!!!!!! Who's paying who for services?!?!?!? Again, I really wish I could give a better review, because some of our favorite teachers are still there. read more

After touring quite a few places around Mountain View, I instantly fell in love with Action Day. The teachers, the office staff, and the parents were all so amazing from the get go. Having a child both in their Infant center and in preschool, I always feel very informed about what goes on in both of their classrooms. Their curriculum is very well written and straight forward. Most other infant centers that I visited did not have any kind of curriculum. My children absolutely love their teachers, and I believe this is an outcome of the loving, and educated staff. I am also very comfortable with the facility space. The classrooms are just the right size, and the playgrounds have an abundant amount of space. The location could also not be any more perfect, It is in a residential area, but close enough to my job. When I first went back to work the office staff was very supportive in ensuring me that they would be flexible with my children's schedule. I never had an issue as I transitioned from part time to full time. I would refer Action Day to any family looking for above and beyond childcare and preschool. read more

I've had my infant here for a month now and feel completely comfortable with the care they provide my daughter. The daycare is under new management and looking at the previous bad reviews I can say that I've never seen any of the chaos or babies being ignored. I stop in frequently and unexpectedly all the time and every time, I see all the babies being well cared for. The teachers are fabulous and the daycare is very well organized. The babies get their own cribs and have cubbies for diapers, food and clothes. When you check-in in the morning, you fill out a daily infant care record with last fed, babies sleep, health comments and just general comments. Your caregiver will fill out the form throughout the day to let you know when your baby was fed and how much, napped and for how long and diaper changes. It's very informative and helpful. Everyone is very friendly and I feel like the teachers and staff truly care about my baby girls well being. When I pick her up, she is smiling, fed and changed. read more

My son has been here for over a year now, and I'm very happy with Action in Mountain View. He started as one of the youngest in Room B (infants that can crawl or walk, but not yet super communicative), and has graduated up to Room C (babies that are not potty trained yet, but are more autonomous). It definitely took some adjusting from the place we had him at before, which was a home daycare, but he made a lot of friends, the staff all knew him by name (anyone in the baby rooms and the office staff), and they really helped make structure easier for him. The first person who took care of him didn't seem to connect with him as much, but the second person in Room B (Angelica) was amazing. He sees her when he's leaving his room now, and still goes running to give her a big hug. In Room C, they're starting to provide more structure, and he's picking up incredible language and dexterity skills daily. His primary care giver adores him (several others that are in the room as well), and he's happy to go to his classroom every day. They provide a lot of opportunities for structured play, indoor and outdoor time, art projects, and most of the parents of other kids in the room are friendly with each other. It's a nice, eclectic mix of children from different ethnic backgrounds, and I think our little guy is getting a good opportunity to learn and grow. read more

I know that when choosing a daycare you want the best for your children and I can honestly say we feel great about our decision to send both our daughters to ADPP. We have been an ADPP family for over 4 years and our oldest daughter just graduated to Kindergarten at a private school while our youngest is still at ADPP. The main reason we are happy is that the teachers here care so much for our children and genuinely love them. I trust the teachers and know that they have my children's best interest at heart. From a care perspective, my girls are very well looked after, receive a lot of love and patience and let's just say that even after graduating, my oldest daughter runs out to give her old teachers hugs and kisses when we pick up her sister. The level of education/teaching is great and we've been very happy with our daughters' development. Our 3 year old knows the alphabet, can count to 20, knows her colors and how to spell her name and sings lots of songs. She has made tons of friends and talks non-stop about her teachers and the other kids in her class. My oldest daughter went through the Junior Kindergarten program and was more than ready to start Kindergarten. She had zero adjustment issues when starting Kindergarten at a private school and her K teacher told us that she's on the right level if not ahead of her peers academically and socially. They have done a lot of work over the past two years to make improvements to the facility and the playground is very big and has lots to entertain the kids and the classrooms are clean and full of fun activities. I see that the reviews below aren't' great and I know that this location underwent a lot of changes in office administration a few years ago. Things are so much better and I give props to Miss Lindsay (Pre-school Director) for helping to turn things around and coming into her own as a leader. The program is a nice mix of academics/learning and fun. The monthly themes are adorable and the kids are engaged in lots of activities. In terms of turnover, both my daughters (with a 3 year age difference) have had the exact same teachers in each room. So while there are a few who have come and gone, the majority of amazing teachers are still there. They have a great dance program for all ages 2+ and the end of year dance recital, while a bit over the top, is really fun and my children love participating. read more

I have two kids currently enrolled at ADPP in Mountain View. My daughter is in the Jr. K class and my son is in the infant center. Both have been there since they were 3 months old. And both have had wonderful experiences there. My daughter has adored every teacher. Not only have they been filling her brain with all kinds of good stuff, the teachers are sooo warm and loving. (That goes for the primary care-givers as well as the floaters/helpers!!) The teachers know all of the kids and always have a friendly greeting for you. They have an infinite amount of patience that is balanced with firm discipline when necessary. My daughter has always been a bit clingy at drop-off time. The teachers all know this and quietly observe as we say our good-byes. They know when things are not looking good and will swoop in to manage the situation and allow me to get off to work. I have so appreciated this over the last five years! My son has a completely different personality. He is so excited to play that he does not care when I drop him off. He has had equally awesome experiences with his teachers in the one year he has been there. Not only do they love on him, they are so resourceful. I am confident that they can handle any situation! It certainly would not occur to me to dip chicken or peas in yogurt to get my kid to eat. :) Academically, there is no doubt that my daughter is totally prepared for kindergarten in the fall (and probably would have been fine without even going through the Jr. K program). She really enjoys the variety of things they have exposure to in the Jr. K class - music, science, cooking, etc. Even when there are non-academic weeks, the kids are still learning and have other enrichment opportunities as well as special treats like movies. I really feel like ADPP offers a well-rounded program that allows kids to learn but also have tons of fun. I think we have seen a lot of improvements in the school over the years. Within the first several months of our daughter starting, there was 100% turnover in the management of the school. As new parents, we found this a little alarming at first, but since we knew two families that had been there for a few years, we stayed the course. It seems like communication with parents improved and there has been more enforcement of school policies and better organization. I could probably ramble on about more stuff, but at the end of the day, I am blessed with two very happy kids. And my husband and I cannot take all of the credit for this. We do the best we can as parents, but ADPP fills in when we can't be there. Did I mention that the teachers are super awesome?! read more

My kids were enrolled there for over four years and they just recently started elementary school. The caretakers are wonderful and many of them have been working there for many years. Ms. Ginger always greets the kids with a big smile, Ms. Lori and Ms. Debbie are caring and consistent. There are many other great caretakers. They have a lot of fun activities during the summer months, also parades for Halloween and Holiday pageants in December. They reply to emails in a timely basis. The location is excellent - next to a park and away from busy streets. I highly recommend the ADPP in Mountain View. read more

I've had my son enrolled in the Mountain View Action Day Primary Plus since January 2013 and am extremely happy! The front office staff and teachers are amazing! I was nervous about moving him from the day care his sister had gone too (I guess afraid of change); but now I look back and wish I would have moved him sooner. The old place was "ok" but always got a "I'm sorry but no". Help from the old day care was pretty much non existent. However at Action Day I get "Yes we can help you". I didn't realize how I got use to the no's until Action Day made it visible by their sincere willingness to help! I noticed that the teachers in Mountain View were not "kids" themselves and asked what the average length of time a teacher stayed....or for that matter any of the staff there. The shortest term employee was 5 years. Both of my son's teachers have been with Action Day for more than 15 years! That to me is a sign of a good working environment. I can not express enough how please my husband, myself and my son are with Action Day! I will recommend them to all my friends!!! read more

Both my kids have or attended here the past 5 years. Why I give them 5 stars is bc they are flexible with your schedule, they are open during Christmas time. While ,other daycares close anywhere from 1-2 weeks. My boys love Mrs. Ginger , Mrs. Terry and Mrs Debbie. The kids in room 4 and 5 go on field trips, lots of preperation for Kindergarten. I have dealt with every room and I dont have any complaints. I have enjoyed my experience here and will miss it next year when my youngest starts kindergarten.i read more

I honestly did not like this place at ALL!!! The infant director Jenna didn't seem to know much of anything... While on a tour, she kept getting text messages and responding to them as if I was not there. The teachers looked extremely over worked and flustered. After leaving the baby room we toured in the crawler room, I got the impression that she had more than the regular boss employee relationship with the younger teacher's in this room.. they laughed and talked about the night before and other things that young ears should not hear! I was very disturbed with the topic of conversation that she was having with her employees. I also overheard teachers complaining about not getting breaks.. I also noticed when we we're in the office their assistant which was a young Latin girl, kissing the children she had in the office on the mouth.. I was so outraged!! Even more outraged when she was letting the toddlers sip from her water bottle.. Just disgusting!! This place is a total nightmare!!! DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE!!! read more

My son has gone here since 2009 and has had a great time, and now before he enters pre K we will be moving to a new school. My big beef with the school is that their tuition and registration fro pre K and just tuition in general is exorbitant. They say the tuition is higher becaus they are renting the property, but isn't that true of most locations? They are not very upfront with tuition rates, and when I first enrolled my son no one really new what the rates were because they kept changing. I haven't encountered many issues with the teachers, and they were all very kind to my son and he really has enjoyed going to school there. Yes the classes are big but the teachers all have great energy and do care about the kids, specifically the teachers in room 3 and 4 for preschool. But the admin are a bit snooty and the only interaction with corporate was a look down their noses becuase I can't afford to send my son full time. "But oh we really recommend that he go full time!" But Oh! Can you supplement the extra money to pay for it even though his parents both work full time and you are charging about than what we pay in rent? The BIG Beef is that even though we already registered my son 2 years ago and attends, they charge you to RE-ENROLL and REGISTER for the Pre-K program which is $600, and ONLY accept full timers, which is $1200 a month or so. So that means 1800-2000 to be in the pre k. Talk about exclusionary!!!!! The teachers are wonderful but their corporate and enrollment policies can make you feel like a piece of sh*t just because you don't make a white collar salary. I told them I wouldn't be contiuing my son there, and admin was like "Oh ok.. (read: We expected as much from you) no Sorry to see you guys go, or we'll miss your son. Great Teaching Staff, horrible treatment from admin/corporate partners. And with a "business" of several different schools, it really does seem it's all about the bottom line for the home office and owners. read more