Little lion is the absolute best. Our son has just graduated and he has grown and learned so much…read moreduring his time there. He is kinder ready academically and social emotionally because of Ms Rosane and Mr Jeorson. They are warm, fun, and structured in their curriculum for the kids. We are so happy our younger child will continue there!

My eldest child attended Little Lions for 3.5 years -- from November 2021 through August 2025. He…read morejust graduated last week and I feel as though I left a piece of my heart back on Central Avenue. My family is not native to California and when we came to Little Lions we had very little emotional or physical support. After having Henry in mid-2020, I was able to stay home with him for 14 months during the height of the COVID pandemic. I was understandably anxious to send him to daycare, but I can confidently say I left him in the best hands possible. Rosane, Jeorson, and Bia showed incredible patience, warmth, and dedication. They encouraged, nurtured, and loved our son every day from age 1 through 5. They fostered a truly caring and stimulating environment - teaching and intellectually challenging our son at his own pace. The curriculum and daily activities were thoughtfully designed to support his early development, curiosity, and social skills. Henry has now smoothly transitioned to kindergarten and I am positive that is due to the foundation he built at Little Lions. We look forward to the day we can send our newborn daughter to Little Lions next year.

Both my kids went to Alameda Park Academy. Unfortunately we had to move and change daycares but I…read morewould highly recommend this daycare/ preschool. Sandra the owner is very attentive and great with communication. She follows through on all requests. They provide all meals and even accommodated my request for vegetarian options both times The teachers are all very good, even at the old Otis location where my daughter went few years ago.My son recently went to the Park Avenue location and very easily adjusted to the teacher Helen. He was always happy to see her and stopped crying at drop off within couple of days. The teachers put in a lot of effort and are very friendly.

My son was at Sandra's day care when he was 2-5. His language development is slightly delayed and…read moreuntil recently he started telling me thing had happened back then, which completely shocked me. He told me he and his friends were locked inside a closet room as punishment. He was screaming asked for help and the teacher would not open. One time he was trying to grab and open the door and end up cutting his finger (I actually do remember one day the teacher told me he was "playing" and cut his finger, now I finally knew exactly what happened!!! My son also told me his friend who can talk well did tell his mom they were locked up but his mom didn't believe such horrible thing could happen. Do not send your child to this place and do not mis-guided by Sandra's sweat promise. Do believe what your kids said if they had told you things happened to them. Bottom line, this is a family business and a lot of State guideline are not closely followed (Sandra back then used room up-stair for activities, which I was concerned for safety). It is a solution if you are looking for low cost and easy to enroll daycare, but I would not keep the child there for long term, especially when the child is young and can not report incident to you.

ACMH is an exceptional school led by Xi Laoshi, a dedicated and talented Montessori educator…read more Xi Laoshi has created a positive and loving environment where children learn how to respect themselves, one another, and their surroundings. All of the staff are extremely patient and skilled at helping children process their emotions. Guest teachers come regularly to teach mindfulness, art, and martial arts. The classroom is bright, inviting, and filled with a rotation of interesting activities, and the outdoor space is large and filled with vegetables and fruit trees that the children help plant, care for, and enjoy. Lisa NaiNai prepares the most delicious and nutritious lunch for the children with a menu sent out at the start of each week that would make any fan of Chinese/Taiwanese food want to partake. My daughter came home everyday excited to tell us about all of the interesting things she did that day and excited to show off her math and Mandarin reading and writing skills. We feel so lucky to have been a part of this community for the last 1.5 years and could not recommend it more highly for parents seeking a school where their children can thrive!

Enrolling my child at AMCH was one of the best decisions I've ever made. From the very first day,…read morethe warmth, care, and patience of Xina Laoshi, Deng Laoshi, Ms. King, and all the teachers were so evident. It gave me such peace of mind to see how quickly my child felt comfortable under their care. The combination of Montessori education and Mandarin immersion has had an incredible impact. Not only has my child started speaking Mandarin, but she can also recognize and write some Chinese characters. She has grown tremendously in independence and problem-solving skills. Watching her thrive academically and emotionally has been so rewarding. The cultural activities at AMCH, like celebrating Lunar New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival, have also been a beautiful way for my child to embrace and appreciate our heritage. Xina Laoshi, along with all the teachers and staff, go above and beyond to support each child's unique journey. I can't recommend AMCH enough. It's a place where my child has truly blossomed, and I am so grateful to be part of the AMCH family.

If we can go back in time, will never, ever send our child here for frikkin nine a$$ years. All…read morethe principals from O'Callaghan to Yriarte were a joke. Teachers were not as knowledgeable as you would expect from a private school. Extended care charges an arm and a leg for after school snacks...and guess what Sims/Benavente give them? goldfish crackers! And, we just heard about the priest this week. Wow! We actually never liked him. There was just something about him. The Dioscese should really look into this SCHOOL.

It was alright. As a former student, teachers were always uptight and children were rude (both to…read morethe teachers and peers). Little to nothing was done when a student was being made fun of or bullied (except for our math teacher at the time expressing his concerns). One of the teachers would always make rude comments, such as laughing at anti-Semitic jokes- two of our teachers were Jewish- and making rude comments such as when someone said they were going to convert (religion undisclosed), she said, "as long as it's to Christianity!". Had an awful classmate and no one would do anything about it one of the teachers said she pitied him. The principal, Colvert, was quite dismissive of any concerns and did not contribute to a positive learning environment. A few of my teachers were stressed and just overall exhausted, and I felt bad for them. Other than that it was your average Catholic school, I would rate it a 4/10. Do better!

My almost 3 year old has been attending Le Petit since she was 18 months old and has really…read moreblossomed here. The teachers are professional, kind, and most of all - LOVING. They are so amazing at what they do. I truly feel so spoiled my daughter has been taught, and nurtured, at this school during these precious years. There are only 12 children; it is a very intimate environment, which I love and appreciate a lot. It is evident my child is happier, smarter, and more socially intelligent because of her experience here. I'm getting emotional even writing this review because of how special they've made this phase of life. I'll be sad when this stage of her education continues to PreK, but for now I am soaking it in and feeling very grateful!

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Le Petit Z Montessori. From day one, the teachers…read moremade us feel completely comfortable and confident leaving our little one in their care. The teachers are not only highly professional but also incredibly warm, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development.

My son is in 2nd grade and on the younger side of the grade. We enrolled in LEAP last October and…read moreconsidered both reading and math but started with math first due to the time commitment. I've really enjoyed the structure of the classes - small groups with tutors but each student is working on their level at their pace. They get help if they ask and they can work independently if they understand for the practice/repetition. They also have a fun "rewards" system for the kids to redeem prizes. The room is always quiet despite so many kids and that's showing the kids are focused versus being rowdy. They also do parents night out and summer camps! The parking is easy if you park at the Alameda Landing area and you can shop at Safeway for groceries or at Target for fun funds. The other thing I can do is squeeze in a workout when the kids are at LEAP!

We LOVE Leap! We enrolled our Kindergartener at Leap when she mentioned that she was feeling…read morebehind, and she is now thriving! She looks forward her weekly meetups and they actually make learning fun -- even for a 5-year-old. The owners are so kind and accommodating to our busy schedule, and we're so happy that we found something that our 5-year-old is excited about. They do a great job of incentivizing the kids to complete weekly assignments and their reward system helps to keep the kids engaged. We highly recommend LEAP to students of all ages!

The founder of Bay Language Academy, Essia Bouzamondo-Bernstein, is an incredible woman in my book!…read moreShe started this business as a way to help others since language is one of the most important ways we connect with one another. My youngest son has been taking Mandarin for about a year now and he just loves it, which amazes me since he's usually so particular, but he adores his teacher (even the new one) and the curriculum is both engaging and interactive, which has helped him retain what he has learned. Now my oldest is also taking the same class, and his review of his first day was "awesome!" This is a high quality program at a very reasonable rate. Your child will benefit so greatly from learning any of the many languages they offer (I know they offer French, Russian, Korean, Spanish, etc.), and even you and other adults would also greatly benefit to learn a new language or refresh an old one. Lastly, their location is just breath-taking as they're situated within the Harbor Bay Business Park that oversees the tranquil ocean and beautiful San Francisco skyline, which is just icing on the cake.

My daughter loves taking French classes there!read more

My teacher is awesome and their chicken nuggets are so yummy they have movie nights and more…read moreawesome school 5 star.

The school had barely any security!!! I drove by the school one day and see teenagers climbing the…read morefence I and out just to play!!! They only had fences and they are so short that I'm almost as tall as it and I'm a pretty short person! I can almost say that there are no real gates around the school and most of them were "climbable" and the other ones I wouldn't consider it as a gate.the lunch lady are nice when they feel like it and if not...

PEL stands for "Pre-Eminent Learning" and is the new Kumon with the Singaporean math trend focus on…read morecommon core math that us millennial parents didn't grow up with. There aren't any Russian math options around Alameda yet so we decided to sign up for the free consult/testing for PEL for our then five year old at the end of TK to see where he was at and he's been enjoying it ever since. We go twice a week for one hour and with the daily homework, our kindergartner is enjoying math drills and writing practice/phonics/reading. It takes a second to make it a habit but now he enjoys it and timing himself on the homework (cue childhood trauma from Kumon where my mom had a stopwatch!). I stopped correcting the homework for my sanity (more trauma - my mom corrected all our Kumon with the borrowed answer books and yelled if we got too many wrong). At this young age, they have Junior PEL which is with a teacher in a small group (versus the older kids who independently work and then raise hands for help). Our son's favorite teacher is Teacher Anna. For the waiting parents, this place has better parking, location and amenities than Mathnasium or Kumon with the Southshore shopping center. You can go grocery shopping at Trader Joe's and Safeway, pickup dinner, get a foot massage at W Spa, go for a run/walk by Crown Beach, return Amazon purchases at Kohl's, go to the bank, charge your car, etc. It's a carve-out time for errands that makes PEL seamless into our hectic family life with two young children. You can also just veg on the phone or work while waiting in the lobby (they have a super clean bathroom and it's quiet). The couple that owns this location also has a sister location in San Leandro and they run it efficiently and smoothly bc Alameda is their second location. Director Lawrence and Ms Kiwi are caring and kind and they also conduct regular parent teacher conferences, which is helpful at projecting and quantifying the hours invested into PEL. The icing on the cake is the annual honor roll ceremony in October. They did a great in putting the event together with the kids and parents in mind and our son is so proud of his honor roll trophy and shows everyone that comes over. Highly recommend PEL (especially those in public school in alameda bc K doesn't have homework!)

We have two elementary-school boys and spent over two years trying other learning programs in the…read morearea. While they helped a bit, nothing compared to PEL Learning Center in Alameda. Mr. Lawrence and the entire staff are incredibly attentive to each child's individual needs, helping them not just improve but truly excel. What sets PEL apart, however, is their outstanding communication with parents. They keep us closely informed, work directly with us to assess progress, and make thoughtful adjustments so our boys stay engaged and never lose interest. This partnership lets us provide the right support at home. Most impressively, Mr. Lawrence has gone far above and beyond--he has even attended our son's IEP meeting at school to better understand his specific learning needs and ensure PEL's program perfectly complements, supports, and supplements his classroom experience and special education plan. I've never seen this level of genuine passion and investment in individual students from any other program. If you're looking for a tutoring center that truly cares about your child's academic growth and overall engagement, I can't recommend PEL highly enough!

Quality/Quantity - One of the better city/community…read morecolleges! Good college to earn your associate degree. Better yet, a GREAT and affordable way to get into the UC system! Or to just get some certifications. Current promotion: $500 towards Fall of 2022, see their website. Atmosphere - Good size campus, not too big or small. Affordable parking: $2 a day (at least that was the pre-pandemic cost). Service - Good. Last time I was here I was getting a student ID for my daughter. It was simple and affordable. Price - N/A, unless you count parking which is/was very affordable! Owner Comment - Thanks for all you do to promote affordable higher education, trade, cultural, community, etc.

Staff at the DSP are rude and disrespectful. If a student has disability and need assistance go to…read moresee a regular counselor instead..The Administration office is no help, they sit around and expect you to do all the work, why do we pay these people that work at the college to not help some students .