I can't say enough good things about Action Daycare in Saratoga! All the teachers are incredibly patient, caring, and truly love babies and kids. My son started here when he still refused bottles, and the teachers were so gentle and patient with him -- they helped him transition to bottle feeding successfully. A big shoutout to Ikbal, who sends us detailed daily reports about baby Leo -- everything from his feedings to nap times and new little milestones. It's so heartwarming to see how carefully she observes and supports his growth. We feel so lucky to have found Actiona Daycare -- it's a place full of love, patience, and joyful learning. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a warm, nurturing environment for their little ones! read more

My son started attending Action Day when he was 2.5 years old and attended for two full years. At first, I thought he would be confused by the English environment since he could only speak Japanese, but he joined Miss Marie's class the first year and had no problem with Miss Marie's generous support. My son is now a great bilingual and teaches me English :) In the second year, my son joined Miss Anna's class and learned a lot at the school, including the alphabet and numbers. He also learned to write my own name (sometimes the wrong spell though ;) Not only to Miss Marie and Miss Anna, I also am very grateful to Miss Heather, Miss Katrina, Miss Sarah, Miss Swati, Miss Carlee, and also to Miss Sandy who had to leave due to medical reasons. The classroom is not big, but I think it is enough space for children to get together, read, work, and get along with each other. After Covid-19, Action Day held events for parents such as Holiday Performances, Easter Egg Hunting, Halloween Parade, and Mother's Day Tea Party, which gave me a chance to get to know other parents. Action Day has a hot lunch service, so I ordered pizza every Friday. The hot lunch made it easier for me when I was traveling on business and had difficulty making it by myself. This is my first preschool experience as a parent, so I can't compare it to others, but I am glad I was able to choose a very good preschool. read more

This review is WAY overdue. We drove by this school many times and the blue train in front always caught my son's and my eye. When it was time to look for a daycare, Action Day was on our list, and we are SO glad that we toured it! Our son LOVED his time at Action Day. From his first days with Ms. Marie to his last days with Ms. Anna, and everything with Ms. Heather and Ms. Carlee in between, we couldn't have asked for better care. It really is the teachers that make a big difference; our son felt seen and happy here. We really appreciated the smaller homey-feel to transition him away from being at our home. The teachers communicated with us well about his needs and growth, and we could see how comfortable he was at Action Day. I never felt concerned about his safety or learning or stimulation from day 1. We had spoken with several parents, and they mentioned the research they had done into local daycares and schools, and had settled on this Action Day specifically because of the teachers and Ms. Heather. This just confirmed that we made the right choice for our kid. Thank you to the amazing teachers and kids who make Action Day special! read more

Action Day University is a special place. The teachers are warm and caring, and the director is very responsive to parents' concerns. Both of our children attended University, and it was clear that they felt safe there and formed strong bonds with their teachers. Our children's language skills (English was a secondary language when they both joined) developed quickly at University, as the interaction between the teachers and children is high. The teachers read to the kids a lot (and the kids are also encouraged to browse through books on their own), and the stated curriculum is implemented. We also appreciated University's wonderful outdoor space and all the different ways that our kids could play while there. Action Day University has the benefit of the standards of an Action Day campus, but it also has a small school feel. We are grateful that we found this school! read more

I'm writing this review as my almost 4 year old is finishing his last few months at Action Day University. We toured many preschools in our proximity and were really looking for a loving, nurturing, flexible environment for my shy son who spent most of his life isolated with us and a nanny during the beginning of the pandemic. We actually didn't want a place that was too academic or strict. He has his whole life to go to school! Once we toured Action Day University and met Ms. Heather, Ms. Sandy and Ms. Sara, we stopped looking. I was a little worried about the lack of space in the classrooms but my husband used a sports analogy and said it's not the facilities but the coach that matters. In the 15 months he's been there, my son's personality has blossomed and he's found his voice. The teachers have taught him how to use his words and express his feelings. They have taught him to be thoughtful and respectful of others and their feelings. They've helped us with potty training and were so patient when I was so stressed out. They encourage him to try new foods despite his picky appetite. Ms. Heather and all the teachers have taken any concerns we have seriously and kept our son safe and happy (there was a brief period of time when another child bit my son out of frustration and we were notified immediately and they took action. This other kid and my son are now best friends!) These teachers are saints! When I drop my son off, there are kids screaming, crying, using the bathroom, or just upset in general and they are all so calm and loving while I just want to extract myself out of there as soon as possible In summary, I will be forever grateful for all the teachers, in particular Ms. Heather, Ms. Sandy, Ms. Marie, Ms. Sara, and Ms. Anna, for loving my child unconditionally and nurturing him into the wonderful little human being he currently is. read more

A real-life "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" preschool! Seriously, that was the heart, soul, and sense of neighborly community I was looking for, and Action Day University is closest thing to it in real life. The climbable train out front and the most kid-friendly school playground I've ever encountered are signs...but really, it's the people. Ms Heather, the veteran director, is the source... She takes every opportunity to delight the kids - and teachers. The school is filled with her personal touches, and she captures the spirit of fun and celebration in every season. For summer, she has prepared something special for every single day. She is a great administrator as well. As kid friendly as she is, her school is very parent friendly. Of course, my daughter can't stop talking about her teacher Ms Sandy. Communicative, loving, experienced, and enthusiastic - she is the teacher parents dream of for their child. My toddler has grown tremendously, socially and emotionally with Ms Sandy's coaching. Just saying "Ms Sandy" motivates my daughter to get ready for school. It's not just these women I've mentioned, but every teacher... Ms Anna gets my daughter so excited about dancing. Ms Marie sensitively guides thru separation anxiety. Ms Sara engages with science experiments. Ms Carly appreciates my daughter's individuality. The fact that they've been at Action Day for a long time speaks wonders. A word about COVID... this school has handled it extraordinarily, which speaks to both teachers and community. When we started, which was late in the pandemic, remarkably there had been no outbreaks at the school yet. And since then, any blips have been minor and contained - with everyone doing their part and with the school prioritizing safety. Can you tell that I so love and appreciate this gem of a preschool and the people within it? To any parent who's thinking about where his or her child can take a first step into a nurturing and marvelous school community, I can't recommend Action Day University highly enough! read more

My son started attending this school at 2 years and 2 months. The teachers and staff are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Ms. Heather and Ms. Sandy who run the school are extremely accommodating and build an environment that supports and cultivates the social and emotional development of the children. Ms. Orissa, Ms. Anna, Ms. Lulu and Ms. Lordes are all wonderful, wonderful people. The entire staff work well together, like an extended family. As a result, each one of them treat the children with love, affection and tenderness regardless of whose class the child is in. During my drop-offs, my son would always give a fake cry and one of the teachers would also hug him or bring him to the window to wave good-bye. Ms. Orissa was a great classroom for my son to begin his experience at the school. She is very bubbly and soft with the children. Ms. Orissa suggested at 2 years and 9 months that he was ready to be potty trained. Once I agreed to start potty training, ALL the teachers were supportive and everyone helped to make it happen fast. My son speaks with affection for all of the teachers. He moved between Ms. Orissa, Ms. Sandy and Ms. Lordes' classes during our time here. We had a wonderful experience. read more

My kiddo went to AD a few years ago and loved the teachers. They were kind and had years of experience! He was there for a few years before kindergarten, and it felt like family. There was only one thing that most parents discussed - the amount of sweets given at this daycare. There was a teacher there that gave out candy each day. It was only a jellybean, or a candy corn but each day? And then there were sweets for birthdays and snacks were sometimes things like vanilla wafers. Wish there was more focus on healthy eating and less sugar. Lots of parents were concerned over how they normalized eating sweets each day. read more

Our daughter Nadia started Action Day when she was 2 years old. She was initially going to be El Quito location but transferred her to be closer to her brother's school (Saratoga Elementary). The teachers and staff here are wonderful. Miss Heather and Miss Sandy are simply amazing. Nadia had such a wonderful time here. They have activities for the kids throughout the day including nap time and hot lunch. We never felt any pressure from the teachers, other daycares and schools can put a lot of pressure on the parents to get things right (eg: if we forget diapers or blankets or if we forgot to sign in and sign out). The teachers always made us feel welcome and being the extremely busy parents that we are, we never felt stressed out. We are very thankful for that. Oooo and we love Miss Lulu too. She's simply the bestest!! The only issue here is the parking situation, but being a smaller place, there's nothing much that can be done about it. Nadia will be back for next summer, we transferred her to a different school for Pre-K. read more

My son started at Action Day Primary Plus (University) a year and a half ago. The entire staff has been compassionate, friendly and caring. They care for my son as if he was one of their own. They have been very helpful with potty training and maintaining the restricted diet that we have him on. Ms. Lourdes who is one of the teachers at Action Day, but not my son's teacher, has gone out of her way to encourage my son to speak Spanish, which is his first language. She has also helped a lot in potty training him. Ms. Sandy, Ms. Orissa and Ms. Sarah have been very loving and kind to him. I appreciate the helpful feedback that I get from them everyday. My son enjoys the variety of activities that the staff incorporates into the day. He especially enjoys water painting, dancing and playing soccer. Their playground is one of the best that I have seen at a pre-school. They have great play structures and tandem tricycles. The beautiful trees provide great shade from the sun when it gets warm in the summer months. The parents are friendly and we have been fortunate to be invited to many birthday parties. The staff also offers a date night for parents. This is a definite bonus! We have been on several date nights and our son was well taken care of and had an enjoyable time with his peers. We have been very happy to have our son at Action Day Primary Plus (University) and we definitely recommend it to anyone that's looking for a nurturing, educational, safe and fun environment for their child. read more

I didn't expect to feel this emotional picking up for the last time at this site before my last child goes into Kindergarten. The team here are positive influences for children and parents, and care holistically about the development of the child as well as lending a sympathetic ear and support to parents' concerns. Truly grateful and I waited for this day to post this review with this pic of the two who were there for nearly ten years playing a big part of all my children's early years. Heather and Sandy, you are stars and your caring heart truly shines. Highly rate the University campus. read more

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My son started at University on a PT basis almost a year ago; he's currently enrolled full-time b/c he missed his friends and teachers on his days off. When our boy was attending just two half-days/week, Mrs. Heather (the director) did her best to accommodate our sons ever-changing obligations. These five stars go to the school, plus five stars each for all of the amazing teachers. Mrs. Heather is pint-sized perfection; she is like a cheerleader of life. Mrs. Heather's positive vibes won me over via telephone call before my son even visited the school, and she is always there to address any questions or concerns. Mrs. Sandy is like the Yoda of the school. If ever there is an issue, big or small, I know Mrs. Sandy will be there to ease my maternal mind w/genuine care and concern. Ms. Raven is about as genuine as they come; her authentic nature makes for effective communication in the world of a toddler. Ms. Araceli is as sweet as pie. My son is currently enrolled in her class, and she has worked w/our family to ensure that any plans of developmental action implemented at home are reinforced at school. Miss Stacey works alongside Ms. Araceli. The quality we appreciate most in Miss Stacey is that she truly adores each of the children for being himself, quirks and all. Her laid-back nature and sense of humor work well w/the little ones. Miss Katrina is like a big kid. I've heard her singing and seen her dancing w/all the kids outside, and it's easy to see why there's always a crowd of toddlers surrounding her. Miss Maddie is so awesome I want to hire her as our family's personal babysitter. If I ever hire a nanny, I hope she is a Miss Maddie clone. Ms. Michelle is warm, one of those people you meet and feel very comfortable around; I imagine she is a shoulder to lean on for many of the children. My boyfriend and I are originally from Central NJ and Fairfax County, VA, and both sides of our family still reside back east. They say it takes a village to raise a child. Being 3,000 miles away from everything we know, we were concerned that our son would be missing out on all the perks of a big family; w/Action Day we have all that and feel much better about raising our son (and future children) on the opposite coast. We had a lot of reservations about taking our son out of his loving home environment and sending him out into the world; we have absolute peace of mind dropping him off at University each morning. Every day I learn all about at least one new friend he's made that day, and can barely keep track of all the names I hear. Small class sizes, an attentive environment, play-based learning, a motherly staff- doesn't get any better than that. Enroll your child before they are full again! read more

The office staffs are super friendly and helpful. Teachers are great and very loving to the kids. My kid had a lot of fun here and great memories for the parents. read more

I cannot say enough about this amazing daycare for 2-5 year olds!!! Action Day University hires the very best teachers, probably because Miss Heather, who has to be the kindest, warmest, friendliest director I've known (& I'm in education) knows how to pick them!! Not only that, Heather always makes everyone's days brighter with her energy and focus on the personalized experience for both kids and families. Miss Sandy, who is the assistant director, is caring and sweet and organized and totally connected to the kids. She gives loving hugs to kids and parents alike- and always has stories for us at the end of the day with what our kids did that day. So special! I've said to Heather and Sandy so many times how grateful I am for what they've done for my two daughters. My oldest started soon after her 2nd birthday after she was in a large school with fluctuating teachers who didn't really know her. She has started becoming quieter after moving to the larger 2-year-old room, so I asked around and heard that many of my fellow high school teachers sent their kids to University. Four or five of my colleagues raved and raved about this school, and soon I knew why. My daughter blossomed as soon as she went into Miss Raven's 2-year-old class. Raven also became a good friend of mine, a confidante who not only singlehandedly potty trained my daughter but also welcomed me into the community with open arms and loved on my daughter in just about 100 selfies. My older daughter went on to Miss Araceli's class and then Miss Sandy's, and I couldn't brag more about how wonderful those teachers were for her. She went on to be bussed with all the older kids to Quito for the Pre-K class there with Miss Raven (again!) and Miss Katrina, and it was incredible. My daughter went into the class unable to write her own name, and by the next summer she was reading!! Like full-on reading! I'm convinced those teachers and that school set her up to be that successful and excited about learning! My younger daughter started right at 2 also, and she's another child altogether. She was in Miss Anna's room, and oh my goodness, the kids ADORE her. She is like everyone's second mom. Sometimes I've been convinced my daughter felt closer to Miss Anna than to me because she's that connected and loving (but still firm) with her kids. Now my younger daughter is with Miss Sandy and Miss Orissa, and occasionally Miss Lourdes, and they have successfully potty trained the hardest kid ever!!! It was group effort, and I can't emphasize enough how grateful I have been for them. Plus, she sings about 10 more songs than she knew a couple months ago, and she loves school and teachers and friends so much. When she finally started consistently using the potty, she kept talking about making her teachers proud all the time at home-- because she got such positive encouragement from them that she wanted to make them proud! I love them! And so do my children. I wish more people had the same kind of personalized, small community experience with their little ones' daycare as we have has. It's priceless and incredible and now I'm the one doing all the raving about this wonderful school. read more

My kids are in K & 1st grade, and we really miss this school. I feel so incredibly grateful to have found ADP, the related dance program (West Valley Dance). I will forever be grateful for the time, effort and energy these amazing women gave to both of my children. I just can't thank you guys enough! read more

We could not be happier with the Action Day University Team! Each and every member of the school is attentive, kind, patient, and respect every need we may have for our child. We can't wait for our second kid to start there! :) read more

If I could give a billion stars, I totally would. I was *this* close to registering my sweet little boy to the El Quito location and am SO glad that I chose University instead. This facility is so inviting and warm and the teachers are absolutely amazing. Prior to daycare, my son was under my care as I was working from home so I was very hyper sensitive to how he'll transition to a new space. Fast forward 6 months and my son wakes up in the morning asking about his teachers and his friends. Thank you to the wonderful teachers that make us feel like family -- Ms. Anna, Ms. Sandy, Ms. Lulu, Ms. Orissa and Ms. Heather -- love and hugs. THANK YOU SO MUCH. read more

After being home with my daughter for 2 1/2 years, I was happy to find a job, but sad to leave my daughter. ADPP-University welcomed us immediately and has been providing us with the very best care. This is a smaller school, with age appropriate rooms for the kids. My daughter has learned wonderful habits and manners here, and she has made some true friends. They even offer a Parents Night Out, Dance Class on site, and more! The outside play area is better than some of the local playgrounds, and the environment is very loving. Its a family. I recommend University School to all families with kids aged 2 - 5. (Update April 17, 2013) Two years later and I am still very impressed with Action Day Primary Plus. Now that my daughter is in Pre-K, she is still greeted by the friendly staff at the University School location, but is then safely bussed with her friends to the El Quito location where she has even more age appropriate curriculum and an even larger play area. I am choosing to update my review, because I am so impressed with how clean University is! Walking in this morning there are fun Earth Day like projects around the classrooms, but no messes! The floors, tables, and even the windows are spotless. I will continue to brag to friends and co workers about ADPP- University School. Clean, Fair, Fun, and educational! Thanks, Heather and Crew!!!!! read more

Our daughter started going to University about a year ago and has really enjoyed it. I was amazed at how well she adjusted, especially as a fairly shy child. Now she goes to "real school" at Action Day on Bucknall (aka Quito) and she can't wait to go to school everyday! She literally asks me every night if she's going to school in the morning and is disappointed if it's the weekend and she won't be going to school. It's crazy! She loves her teachers (Amanda Panda and Anna Banana) and is learning her letters and numbers and enjoying every minute of it. It's a good thing I went back to work full-time because our daughter would much rather be there socializing with other kids and learning than sitting at home with me. :) Heather King and Sandy at University are such warm and caring ladies and they have always been flexible with our family's needs. Even better, they make sure the kids are well fed and taken care of, even if we're a couple days late with our lunch orders. I really appreciate the work they do at both University and Action Day and would recommend both to anybody as a safe, loving environment for your children. read more

I'm getting emotional thinking that my time with this extended family is coming to an end. My youngest daughter is getting close to graduating in June. This school has been such an integral part of our village. All the teachers here are superb, their warm loving nature is what truly makes this school a wonderfully loving second home. Ms. Heather, Ms. Sandy, Ms. Raven, Ms. Katrina, Ms. Aracely, Ms. Lulu, Ms. Ana, Ms. Onessa and more have all always gone above and beyond in making sure that my daughters are well taken care of, loved, happy, and learning! I could not ask for anything more. If you are hesitant but know that your child needs to develop relationships with other trusting adults to really flourish this is your next home. It has been that and so much more for my family, I know it will be for yours too! read more

My son has been going to University in Saratoga for almost a year now and we CANNOT be happier. The setting here is a smaller than the other schools and that is what we liked about it. We toured a few other places and University was the one that pulled at our heart strings. All the teachers are so nice and friendly and the school is not like the other ADPP which are set in of a more school type setting. Heather and Sandy are great and are very attentive to the needs of the children. My son is currently in Miss Sandy's class and she makes sure that we get a progress report daily on what he did and how he is progressing. Sandy strives to make sure that the kids learn on an academic level but also at a personal level. She is firm and fair to the kids and makes sure that they are not in harms way. This place is great and we highly recommend it! read more

I wish I could give them 10 stars. We moved to the bay area from upstate NY a year back and tried to find a good daycare/preschool for our the 2 year old. Most places were sad and disappointing. Tried Kindercare at Arques and it was a disaster. University preschool has been a blessing. They helped my toddler get potty trained from scratch and now she is fully trained within 2-3 months. The teachers are really good and very sweet with the kids. Some of the kids including my little one do not want to come home even after 6 pm- they are happily playing. Miss Sandy is a gem of a teacher. So are Miss Katrina, Heather, Aracelli, Raven, Maddi and Stacey. They are so good with the kids. They have plenty of fun activities and summer camps. I am so happy that I almost travel more than an hour each day back and forth from school and yet I want my little one to be there. Its like a home away from home for the little ones and helps us parents to concentrate on work. And they are way cheaper than many of the bigger preschools. read more

Our son started at Action Day when he was 2 years old and continues to attend. This school is amazing. Ms. Heather, Ms. Sandy, Ms. Lulu and all of the teachers are all so patient and loving. They truly take the time to know each child and family. They are also very accommodating and strive to make every day a wonderful experience for both the child and parents. We are so lucky to have our child at this school, and I would recommended it to anyone who is truly looking for a loving "home away from home" for their kids. read more

Thank you for the tour Heather!! Very cute and well run daycare, but we didn't end up considering enrolling our child because it's a bit too far from our home. read more

This preschool is awesome, in fact i never thought that i would be able to sign my daughter in a school and feel ok to leave her for hour with people that i don't really know. i decided to enroll my little one when she became 3 years old and i looked for as many schools that i could, i went to a tours in more than 8 preschools but i wasn't feeling that ok with the teachers or the school itself. either the teacher hand and nails are dirty! or the school itself was huge and dull! i looked on yelp for something close to my collage West Vally to save my self some time and driving and i found this school. i read the reviews and i called them to ask for more information. I scheduled an appointment with Ms Heather to show me the school on January, i went there and i felt that the school look so cute and warm being a small house which makes my little one feel better than being in a school building. Ms Heather was SO kind, she introduced me to the teachers and the assistant director Ms Sandy ( who is so kind and warm), i looked all around the school and i felt that it's very inviting, warm, clean, cute and full of "clean and not broken" toys and stories. I signed my daughter in February and she started going there everyday, in the first 2 days she didn't cry but after 2 days she started to cry and refuse letting me leave her there but the teachers were very helpful and caring so she used to cry for few minutes then stop and enjoy her day. Ms Heather and Ms Sandy used to update me many times through emails to let me know what my daughter is doing and how is she enjoying playing with friends. i want to mention that my daughter wasn't able to speak well and express herself but the knew how to deal with her and now she speaks much much better than before. Ms Araceli is so kind and warm, Ms Orasil is so caring and cute and Ms Lulu is to gentle and nice, they all take care of the children along with some other assisting teachers. My Daughter has learned how to play with other kids and share with them ( she never used to do that as she don't have sibling or cousins to play with and in Gymboree classes she used to stay away from other kids), she has learned about table manners and how to go to the potty by herself without my help and without messing the place! she learned how to talk and how to be organized and how to thank others for their help. Me and her father can NOT be any happier knowing that we made the best choice for her and feeling very safe and comfortable with the teachers there. I would definitely recommend this school for anyone. read more

University School is a wonderful preschool and we couldn't be happier that we enrolled our son there. Last summer, shortly before he turned 3, our son began attending University on a part time basis. His first teacher, Miss Orissa, helped our son transition to the preschool environment. Her warmth and kindness really helped him cope with this big change! After a couple of months, our son 'graduated' to the next class. His current teacher, Miss Lulu, has been equally warm and caring, and has helped our son to mature and grow both socially and academically. She is always communicative and helpful, too. He loves his teachers and his friends. We often have to reenact parts of his day when we get home...he enjoys the routines and activities so much! There are so many good things to say about University, but one thing that really stands out is the sense of community the teachers foster. Although our son is assigned to a specific class, he interacts with all the teachers daily and feels connected to all of them, as do we! Miss Sandy and Miss Heather also provide us with regular updates about our son's days at school. Their thoughtfulness and kindness makes our son feel welcome and cared for every single day. read more

Our daughter continues to thrive in the loving and fun environment of University. The teachers are so thoughtful and provide personalized care for each child. The school is so bright and cheerful, and my daughter loves going to school each day. Thank you to the staff for providing such a nurturing and enjoyable environment for the kids! read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about University Pre-School. I really love this school! My, now, 4 year old went there from age 2 - 4 and currently my second son, who is 2, is attending. Heather and all the wonder teachers are what set University apart from all other schools. Everyone who works there is amazing and you can tell that they love what they do. From the moment you step in the doors, you feel right at home. I'm always greeted with a warm smile and anytime I have a question, comment or concern, someone is there to address it. Since it is a smaller school, each child receives the personal attention they need. I really like how all the teachers help each other out and are very nurturing with all the kids, regardless of who is in who's class. The school has played a key role in the success of both my children's development and I have been extremely satisfied with our decision to enroll them in University Pre-School. read more

I can't say enough good things about this school. My son has been going for a few years, and will continue until he goes to kindergarten. The ladies are amazing, caring, professional & everything a parent can ask for. Special thanks to Ms. Heather, Lourdes, Katherine, Raven & Katerina. read more

We are thrilled to have found Action Day University! As recent transplants to the Bay Area, we were concerned about how our child would react to a new preschool, especially one that was so different than what we were used to. All the teachers were sensitive our child's needs throughout the transition and were very supportive. Since starting at University a little more than a year ago, our child has blossomed socially and made huge developmental advances. And, all the teachers - Ms. Sandy, Lourdes, Anna, Orissa, Sarah, Heather - feel like our family. As we transition to Pre-K and Kindergarten, we know our child is prepared for and excited about school. read more

We moved to Saratoga this summer. My husband and I wanted a school that would nurture his love of learning and "going to school". We found it here. Our son has been attending for a few months and we could not be happier. The staff is warm, friendly, caring and attentive. It provides the perfect mix of learning time and active play time ( which I also view as learning time ). When I drop him off he runs right off to play or hug his teacher. When he comes home and tells his sister using "nice words" when your upset and Excitedly tells us what he learned that day. Excellent preschool! read more

Wonderful wonderful school, staffed with amazing caring teachers. The director Heather is warm, loving and makes you feel welcome. I had tried the Primary Plus location at Bucknall for my two yr old and was ready to throw in the towel... awful atmosphere walked in to see my child bawling at the top of her head with not a teacher around. I immediately defected to the location on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd and both my daughter and I fell in love with the school and 3 wks later are as excited as we were on day one. Your child interacts, knows and loves all the teachers here, not just their teacher. They hug and care for all kids and are always smiling:) read more

My kids have been here for 3 years just about, one of them has moved into Kindergarten but still goes there on her days off with her brother. The teachers there are absolutely amazing and have been such a help to both my children. My son is slightly special needs and they have gone above and beyond to care for him and make sure he has everything he needs, and comforts him the way he needs. I pulled my son out to go to a daycare in the district to cut back on driving time... he was back here within a week. The level of care provided here cannot be found anywhere else in my opinion!! I will be absolutely heart broken when both my kids grow out of here. I could never thank all of the teachers enough! They treat my children like family and vice versa! Any one would be CRAZY to not enroll their children here!!! read more

Action Day Primary Plus University campus is a wonderful school! I now have my third daughter attending there. Each morning you are welcomed by the director Heather and her staff with warm smiles and loving environment. We were drawn to the school for it's small size and home like setting. Each child and parent are known by every instructor. Most of whom have been there for many years. It is obvious that they love their jobs and it shows when caring for the children. My 2 year old daughter has only been attending for a couple of months and we have seen such growth in her knowledge, independence, and socialization. We love the University campus and recommend it to anyone looking for a safe, loving environment for your child to grow in. read more

Love this preschool! After looking at many schools, my husband and I had an instant feeling of comfort from this school. The school has very talented and loving staff, they are so patient and flexible with our schedules, and really go out of their way to make this another home for our kids. At age 2, they started with Miss Anna, who taught them many social skills, sharing, cleaning up, and nap time with firm but loving discipline. She manages to teach them certain skills better than we do. They have since progressed into Miss Orissa's class, where they have been learning how to potty train, and make very good friends with the other kids. They have learned many words, and talk about their friends frequently. The size of the school is small, so they really get a personal touch and care. Miss Sandy keeps a good eye on things, and is especially warm and thoughtful. Miss Heather always ensures the school runs smoothly. We always feel comfortable asking about what's going on with our kids, and we never feel judged. There's always fun, themed activity, and new hip toys to play and learn from. The teachers put so much effort into the arts and crafts for the kids, again often more than we would /could ever do. Really grateful, and highly recommend. read more

Each Action Day Primary Plus (ADPP) school/day care is different (in size, structure, areas of budget spending, etc.). Our family has experienced 2 ADPP centers in the past year and a half, with this one being our favorite. This review is only about ADPP UNIVERSITY (on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd.) This is why we LOVE ADPP UNIVERSITY: -Small school where all teachers and staff know all students and each student knows all the adults. There are only 4 classrooms. -It has a comfortable, homey feeling. Great for young kids, not quite ready for a large school atmosphere. -The teachers have a long tenure with the school - most 16-19 years. -Among the teachers and staff, there is NO catty gossip, personal issues shared, or negativity. They all seem to truly enjoy their jobs. - Each teacher is perfect for the age group they are assigned. The 2 year old teacher (Miss Anna) is very welcoming, warm, and full of hugs. She makes the first "school experience" a wonderful one for all children with circle time and an introduction to a structured classroom. Most don't want to leave her class. UNTIL they spend a week in the next class up, which focuses on potty training and a more structured learning environment. The following classes prepare children for kindergarten (Jr. or Pre-K) with more academics while still offering many hugs, positive reinforcement, and a shared love of school. -The school communication is wonderful. The director (Miss Heather) is always visible and available to children and parents. She spends a lot of time with the students in the classrooms and has a real understanding of what is going on with the individual students and with the teachers. They also include the family (of all ages) in all of the extra activities (Parent's Night Out, festivals, open house, etc.) The only downside to this ADPP location is that children must be 2 years old to attend. We look forward to enrolling younger siblings. read more

My son has been attending here for the past year & loves it. Smaller site. All of the teachers are wonderful & caring. My son started at age 2 and they helped him so much through the potty training process & had no issues working with his cloth diapers. Communication is great with daily notes about how he ate, napped & behaved as well as updates on goals we are working on. Reasonably priced. read more

We found this place after extensive search for a nurturing day care/preschool about a year ago... our experience has been stellar, You get instant response upon contacting the teachers, you get all your worries and concerns addressed, they are loving yet assertive with the children, and are very accomoodating! They are almost like family caring for your young one... so you don't sit at work feeling guilty or distracted about the welfare of your child. I would recommend them hands down as the best place for toddlers in the bay area!! read more

We moved to Saratoga a few months ago and found this wonderful preschool. It is a small school and the teachers and staff are wonderful. Our daughter is so excited about going to school on a daily basis! This school has a good preschool curriculum that works well with the children's developmental stages. We strongly recommend University Action Day Primary Plus School. read more

This is wonderful school for young children! Other reviewers already pointed out all the great things about this school, so I will only say a few things here. My son was enrolled here right after he turned 2. I visited at least 10 other schools before I decided to go with University (I am very picky about schools as I have a Master's degree in the field of education). I was looking for a place where I would feel that my child was nurtured, loved and well-cared for. I got this feeling the second I set foot in this school. I watched the interaction between the teachers and the children, and I could tell every teacher knew every child and vice versa. The children looked like they "belonged" where they were. Heather, the director and the teachers are warm, welcoming and are always ready to listen and accommodate any concerns you might have. Children learn the basics of socializing and being part of a group of children. The teachers guide children gently but consistently by setting rules and expectations. Most of all my son loved going there every day! Being part of the University community is like being part of a family. read more