My daughter absolutely loves going to STS. The staff are always responsive, and really keep you up…read moreto date on homework progress, areas needing improvement and honestly care for them as if they are their own children. Mrs. Nidia is adored by all the children and all the staff greet you with a smile daily. I'm so thankful for each and everyone of them.

My granddaughter, Cali, loves this place! Highly Recommend. My granddaughter, Cali, loves this…read moreplace! Highly Recommend.

$Money $Money $Money $Money-I had to pay $100 just to sign my daughter up, $325 for the cheer…read moreuniform, $125 for the final payment, $140 for competition fees, and 2 mandatory fundraisers. There is around 100 kids if a little more on this league and with all this money coming from each player, they are having their "family" day at the Antioch Waterpark-why not go two cities over and have it a t Waterworld in Concord. With all those kids plus their families, this small watepark is going to be congested. What is the fundraiser money going toward? Not back to the parents who pay out all this money for their child(ren) to be apart of something constructive.

I have lived in the Peninsula for years and had no idea this place existed until I chaperoned my…read morechild's 2nd grade field trip here. The visit was very educational. The kids participated in a variety of hands-on activities, including working together to pull a fishing net and small fish out of the water. They were able to touch different fish, shrimp, and even small sharks, and observe plankton under microscopes. The staff were knowledgeable and engaging, and the kids had a wonderful time throughout the visit!

What a hidden gem in Redwood City! I got to visit the Marine Science Institute with my 3rd grader…read moreand her classmates. I never knew this place existed. We had the best interactive learning experience here. Children were split up into 4-5 groups with an educator from the institute. We were lucky to be in Emma's group. The kids got to see and touch shrimp, fish, spider crabs, mussels, clams, sea sponge and more! We also learned about the leopard shark and got to pet one. The kids worked collaboratively to collect samples from the bay and even got to look at plankton under a microscope. At the very end of the field trip the children all pulled on ropes together to reel in a giant net. They caught a few fish. It was such a fun experience. Thank you!!! Highly recommend

My daughter has attended Kiddie Academy of Oakley for 2 years now. I've watched my daughter grow…read moreand become more independent. I love the separated class rooms by the age group. I love all the family events. I also enjoy the teachers and director Ms. Abi. My daughter is now starting the PreK class room which I am excited to see how much more she learns. I would recommend this school to anyone but especially if you want teachers who are passionate and patient.

My 2-year-old previously attended Kiddie Academy, and unfortunately our experience was deeply…read moredisappointing and emotionally distressing. From the beginning, I received daily phone calls about my child's behavior. Instead of partnering with us or offering constructive support, the communication felt negative, with my child repeatedly being labeled as "bad." At just 2 years old, this was extremely concerning. What ultimately crossed the line was when the center contacted my child's father and informed us that our child was not welcome to return due to his behavior, without attempting a collaborative plan or meaningful intervention. To make matters worse, my child once came home with a chipped front tooth. When I asked what had happened, I was told they would get back to me. The response I eventually received was simply that "he falls a lot," with no incident report or clear explanation. As a parent, this was unacceptable. After leaving Kiddie Academy, we enrolled our child elsewhere, where he immediately began thriving. That center provided exactly what he needed patience, structure, and understanding and even recommended a smaller childcare setting, which made a world of difference. This confirmed that the issue was not my child, but the environment. I cannot fully express the emotional toll this placement took on me as a mother. I struggled to focus at work and was constantly worried about my child's well-being while he was in their care. I strongly encourage parents to ask detailed questions about how behavioral concerns and injuries are handled, and how communication with families is prioritized, before enrolling their children here. If i could rate no starts i would.

Our son has attended Mires martial arts for almost one year now…read more Sensi Geoff is a fantastic teacher that helps to motivate the children and encourage them appropriately. He encourages focus and dedication to grow in karate, and sees the students for who they are and is able to meet each one individually as well as the group. He includes philosophy in his classes and has older students help to demonstrate more sophisticated katas and help the younger students as well. We are very satisfied with our karate experience, our son loves to go! I am amazed at how much he has learned in almost one year. We look forward to signing up our daughter when she is old enough :-)

Mires Martial Arts is a great dojo for you to learn karate and life skills. The schedule is very…read moreconvenient as the dojo offers several times each day to accomodate multiple schedules. My daughter and son both joined and have learned much more than karate. They were challenged to work hard to earn their belts and stripes never given anything but earned it by practicing and taking feedback. They both are more confident with their self defense but also with handling confrontations, what to do in specific situations, and how to deal with difficult feelings and people. All of that in a fun welcoming setting. My son is learning new weapons and has partaked on the beach session. Sense Geoff has a fun teaching method to engage participation and creates an environment that brings enthusiasm and engagement in learning. He is always maintaining a safe environment for every student and also pushes them to challenge themselves to be their best. He has a great sense of humor making learning fun while he still maintains discipline over the group. He is building confident and respectful students that will benefit from his teachings for a long time. He has some students attending over 10+ years that still show up growing up with the dojo which is a testament to his teachings for all ages. Thank you Sensei keep up the great work.

Great place the guys that work there are really nice and helpful. It was super fun just a paddle…read moreout around the bay. Highly recommend.

So fun! We've been wanting to kayak the bay for ages and finally did it through Dogpatch Paddle…read more It was so nice. Keenan was kind, knowledgeable about the tides and full of suggestions on where to paddle. Also super helpful and went above and beyond helping us get the kayak down to the water and back. We rented a tandem for 2 hours and it was such an easy escape. You feel so far away once you get out on the water. Highly recommend! Can't wait to do it again.

If zero stars were an option, I would choose it…read more We enrolled our 3-year-old in an introductory dance class expecting a supportive and age-appropriate environment. What we experienced was the opposite. During the 4:30pm "Intro to Dance" class on 1/30/26, our child was separated from the group for ~ 15 minutes after a minor balance-related accident during a circle activity. From direct observation through the classroom window, she appeared shocked and not crying at first, but her distress began only after being pulled aside and instructed to sit alone. She remained isolated for the rest of the session, including routine end-of-class activities. When we attempted to discuss the situation afterward, the teacher characterized the incident as "intentional" without providing any factual explanation. Later written communication from studio owner denied that any isolation or disciplinary action had occurred, and also denied that the teacher had described the incident as "intentional." which directly conflicted with what we personally witnessed. We understand that toddlers lose balance and accidents happen. What is concerning is not the accident itself, but the lack of transparency, inconsistent accounts, and absence of clear behavioral management standards for very young children. We withdrew immediately. If you are looking for an environment that treats young children with dignity and values honest communication with parents, I suggest looking elsewhere.

We love CVDA! My daughter has been coming here for the past 5 years. She is now on the competition…read moreteam and has fallen in love with dance. We do not have much experience with other dance studios, but I have heard from several other parents that CVDA is more welcoming than other studios and like a family (it is!). I feel so lucky to have found the perfect studio for us. I am even dancing now!

My daughter has been with SingOut Theater throughout this entire year. She auditioned in to the…read morekids competition and performed 'Junglebook' with her team in Sacramento. An intense, exciting time! They won an award for choreography at JTF West! She also did Triple Threat and High school Musical this summer. So to say the least, We Are FANs! We feel so lucky to have Chelsea teaching our daughter! A lovely personality and mentor, a highly skilled dancer and choreographer, a patient and kind Director. The Music Director Kevin warmly and patiently builds the student's musical understanding and performances. His contribution keeps musical standards high and performances enjoyable. The Business Director/Producer Rachel adds the no nonsense behind the scenes taking care of business ballast for all this creativity. We are grateful for her expertise to keep SingOut thriving. My daughter is attending a performing arts school in the fall. We will still be attending Tue/Thurs Musical Theater at SingOut. It is top notch and she loves it!

There is something confusing about the discussions regarding the Diablo Light Opera Co & Diablo…read moreTheater Company. They were one and the same. Originally named DLOC in 1959 when they formed a company performing Gilbert & Sullivan Light Operas. Eventually they changed the name to Diablo Theater Co. They had a youth program called STARS 2000, which continues to this day to operate. Diablo Theater Co. that use to produce large scale Musicals & Light Opera productions at the Lesher Center For The Arts in Walnut Creek, is no longer in business. STARS 2000 continues as their own company. There is no other youth program that is under the auspices of the Diablo Theater Co. and in fact their studios were sold and are under the ownership of Performing Arts Academy.