ACS has been part of our family since the pandemic when we were looking for the right place for our eldest daughter. She was more than prepared for TK while having a preschool focused on being outside, play and arts/crafts. I always recommend ACS and their amazing teachers. Teachers have been here for awhile - always a good sign! read more

My daughter used to have a really hard time separating from me, but since starting here, everything has changed. She absolutely loves it and has so much fun every day! The environment is incredibly creative, engaging, and full of positive energy. She's learning so many wonderful things. I truly love this place and highly recommend it! read more

Alamo Country School - Elementary Schools Near Me - Alamo, California

We love ACS! Our son started there when he was 3 and has been at the school for 1.5 years. The staff are so caring and our son loves seeing his teachers in the morning. They are super responsive and willing to work with you on anything your child needs. Each month has a different theme and my son loves bringing home his school work and artwork. Possibly the best thing about the school is they offer different enrichment opportunities like soccer and dance during school hours. I love that it enables my son to get exposed to different activities without me having to overschedule his weekends. We will be sending our younger son there next year! read more

We are really happy with Alamo Country School! We had great experience with everyone working there.

Both of my daughters went to ACS. The staff is friendly and really invested in the well being of their students. I love the country setting and the garden. My girls learned all about growing plants and have fostered a love for nature. They were both beyond ready when they started elementary school. Highly recommend! read more

The last of my two kids just "graduated" from Alamo Country School and is off to kindergarten. ACS was a great start for my kids' long journey through school. The classrooms are clean and bright, with lots of books and toys for each age group. The outdoor areas and play equipment are also very nice. I appreciate that healthy snacks are served every day, and the school uses a messaging app to send announcements and contact parents with updates. I feel like my kids left ACS with an excellent academic base, covering subjects like numbers, letters, colors, shapes, weather, and more. They practiced cutting, coloring, gluing, and painting with the many arts and crafts projects they were proud to show me each week. Most importantly, I felt like my kids were safe at the school and I could trust the teachers to take care of them. I highly recommend Alamo Country School to any parent looking for a quality preschool for their child. read more

Two thumbs way up for this little country preschool! I was so thrilled when a spot opened up for my firstborn back in 2016. The differences between ACS and the prior school we were at are incredible. The grounds are clean and well kept, the toys and equipment are frequently updated, there is a small-town community feel, and the teachers are all the BEST at what they do! I started my second child at ACS the day he turned 2, and again, the difference between ACS and the in-home daycare he was at was staggering. Lisa runs a really great program that keeps kids having fun while learning and being safe. My youngest son is off to public school soon and I have the upmost confidence that ACS has him completely ready and prepared to succeed in the years ahead. Thank you ACS for 6 wonderful years of love, learning, and care! read more

Amazing place to take your young one. My 3 year old goes 3 days a week, soon to be 5. Drop off was hard the first 2 weeks, but I continue to tell her she is going to play and have snacks and nap and play while mommy goes to work and she seems to be ok with it. Usually by the time I pick her up she doesn't want to leave which is a good sign. I wanted to leave this review because I feel like the teachers at this school have gone above and beyond for me and my family; my daughter has been on medication for 10 months and it is important for me to have her drink plenty of fluids and to track her bathroom, food, and sleep schedule per attendance day so I can plan the rest of her day accordingly. My daughter doesn't communicate very well yet so I can't really ask her, but the teachers all provided this information to me through an app. They even send me pictures of her throughout the day. Thank you to Lisa and all the teachers at ACS! read more

Far exceeds most other preschools! Excellent curriculum and a wonderful caring staff. I've personally observed the students and teachers working together on countless occasions. The structure is similar to those of top rated schools in the area, but geared toward a hands on, fun education which is guaranteed to have kids excited about going.... And sometimes they don't want to leave! The classroom setting and socialization prepares kids for kindergarten while giving them a head start on curriculum and social skills needed to walk in to their next school with confidence & ready to learn (and in some cases, re-learn what has already been taught) I can't say enough great things about the staff. I've mostly worked with Lisa and Michelle- both of which are phenomenal. Super cute farmhouse style setting with plenty of room for the kids to play and roam while getting lots of exercise and gaining motor skills. If your considering preschool, you owe it to yourself to check this place out! read more

Alamo Country School - Just one of multiple outdoor areas and playgrounds - Elementary Schools Near Me - Alamo, California

I can't say enough wonderful things about this school. We had both our daughter and son attend from the time they were 2 1/2 years old till 5 years old. This school has helped in making them the intelligent, outgoing and happy kids they are today. They offered creative artistic learning projects that pleased both kids and parents, alike. I have full trust in all of the teachers there. Miss Lisa does an incredible job managing the school as well as creating programs to correct behavior when your child goes through their "tough periods," which they all do. All of the teachers communicate very well through a wonderful app which I have always appreciated and occasionally send pictures of your kids on classroom celebrations like holidays. Going into elementary school, our kids were at the top of their class from the preparation given to them by Alamo Country School. I balled my eyes out on our youngest's last day there. We will miss this special place and so will our kids. read more

I strongly do not recommend this preschool. We sent our first child here and enjoyed it. When we decided to send our second child, we warned the school he has symptoms of ADHD. They said it wasn't a problem; they'd work with him. They didn't. They expelled him after two half days and used wildly inappropriate phrases like "not normal" and "not a fit for our culture" multiple times. Our son returned to his original preschool and is thriving, doing all of the things ACS leadership said he'd never do. But they traumatized him. For a week after his brief stint there, he repeatedly asked us if he wasn't bad anymore. Months later he still asks me about once a week why that teacher didn't like him. read more

We have two children in Alamo Country School. The oldest has been there for 2 years and the youngest for just under one year. I am confident in saying that my experiences with ACS have been nothing but positive. All of our future children will be attending ACS. We are deciding on where our home is going to be based on its proximity to ACS. Not sure if that is enough, then let me tell you about the people. Every teacher (even if not your child's teach) will commit themselves to your child. Learning your children's name, learning their personality, taking the time to be a mentor to that child. Preschool, in my mind should be similar to a village. ACS has shown me that the teachers treat each child like one of their own children. Making sure to discipline when necessary and praise when necessary. And they communicate with the parents to meet the parents needs and objectives. Also, they communicate with the parents to help the at school to at home transition. For example, they work with the parents on different habits to enhance the good habits and eliminate the bad habits. Most important, my kids want to go to school. They love their teachers and they are excited to see them everyday. They don't whine, they don't cry. As a parent, knowing that my kids are in good hands puts my mind at ease. read more

I had gone here recently to check out the school and right off the bat when i walked in half an hour early to see if they could take me ahead of my appointment, i was met with "wow, you are a LOT early". The attitude mind you was ridiculous and completely out of proportion. This was before i could explain that i had a change of plans and was wondering if she could take us earlier. But after that response, i had immediately known it wasn't going to be a fit. I wanted to do the tour, just to see the school. The facilities were very old, broken fences, looked very run down. As i proceeded to ask about lunch i was told with a great sense of pride that "We are NOT a nut free school" and then the director went on for 5 minutes about how the parents have freedom to pack whatever they wanted, etc etc. After which, i politely said that my son had a very severe nut allergy. Priceless. Needless to say, we won't be attending :) read more

This charming school is full of character. The setting alone feels like you landed in a children's book. It has a beautiful vegetable garden, large play structure and huge sandbox. The students are surrounded by many carvings from a former woodworking artist that owned the building previously. Each room is unique and inspiring. The grounds however do not overshadow the superior staff. We have had 3 children attend this school over the last 8 years and each time it is time to send them off to Kindergarten it is not without shedding several tears. The staff has been consistent for all 8 years. This speaks volumes about their dedication and love of teaching in such a warm environment. The student to teacher ratio is small which is so effective in building a strong foundation for learning. The staff treats each child individually and does not use a one size all approach. The school is very organized and the curriculum is spot on with each age group. The students are more than ready to attend Kindergarten each fall. More than this, the love and genuine concern the teachers show the students and their families is worth its weight in gold. read more

I've been parenting in the East Bay for 22 years and have had my share of preschool experiences with my 6 children and can honestly say Alamo Country School is hands down the best preschool we have encountered. I only wish I had known about it earlier and could've sent my other children there. The staff is amazing. After the first year in teacher Lindya's class I wrote in her card "you were literally the most perfect first teacher for my son. So sweet and gentle and caring." She has taught there for decades and has deep affection for the children. Now that my child has moved onto Miss Ania's class we continue to be thrilled. Miss Ania is preschool teacher perfection. So warm and friendly and cheerful with tremendous enthusiasm. She singlehandedly bridged the transition to the new class with her upbeat and sweet morning greetings and goes out of her way to make my child feel welcome and comfortable during drop off. My child interacts with the other teachers as well and they all know him by name and are just as warm and friendly. My son is absolutely thriving at Alamo School. The facility is darling, the playground is lovely and the classrooms are cheerful. I couldn't recommend the school more! read more

I am a mom who just relocated to the area and wanted to research and find a good preschool for my children. When I called and talked to someone at Alamo Country School, the first lady said, you will have to call back because I am not the right person to talk about tours. I called the next day and spoke to Miss Lisa. Miss Lisa was very rude on the phone and was not very helpful and she was short. She was short to the point to say, "well it doesn't look like I have the right program for you". I could not believe the audacity she had to be rude to prospective students parents in her program. I moved here from a great community where families and people were so nice and I wonder where she missed her etiquette training. I would not recommend this school and her program for this reason - this is an indication on how she would interact with her teachers, students and other parents. I was very disappointed in her and her program. read more

This school is a gem. We have been part of this community for 3 years, and cannot say enough good things about the quality of care and instruction they have provided our children. We love Alamo Country School! read more

Fabulous preschool, caring teachers, clean, efficient, reliable. Traditional curriculum. All the staff are warm, loving teachers who have been there for years and truly enjoy their work. read more