We love Peppertree! We were so nervous to put our baby in daycare and our friend referred us to the…read morePeppertree Ranch House. As a mother and an educator, she is a highly trusted source. As soon as we toured the facility, we knew it was the right place for our family. Our son started in the infant room, advanced to the toddler room and then twos room. Every room and every teacher has made him and our family feel loved and cared for. Stephanie and Danna do an amazing job with coordinating everything. They go above and beyond to ensure that each child's individual needs are met. They have also provided much needed support with our toddler challenges. I am always so impressed how they are able to help locate missing items. Our son has learned so much since being at Peppertree and enjoys all the different activities. The school also hosts super fun events and activities for families to enjoy together. If you are looking for a great daycare/pre school, look no further!

During the transition period, my husband and I began looking for childcare elsewhere. Also, there…read moreare many horrific red flags outside the scope of this review that solidified our decision to leave. TLDR; awful transition period, abysmal communication, inaccurate accounting, bare minimum care, 60-90 days notice to leave. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSITION PERIOD: -We were forced to do a "transition period" that required one of us to babysit our daughter at PepperTree everyday for 2 weeks. This was not communicated to us until we were literally about to drop her off. Danna never apologized for failing to communicate. -Danna kept me waiting outside of her office as she texted away. She was "texting parents", but never gave us her number. -At one point during the t.p., Danna insisted I repeat what she said verbatim to comfort my baby. It was a gross overstepping of boundaries; I was already comforting my daughter in my own way. "60" DAY NOTICE AND LAST MONTH'S PAYMENT --The contract has a "60 day" notice policy for withdrawal, and the 60 days begin on the first day of the following month from when you give notice. Not even quitting a job requires so much notice. Other daycares, including our new one, require only 2 weeks notice. So, the "60" day notice is truly a 60-90 day notice. This was a huge headache, especially if one of these events were to ensue: a sudden change in jobs, a family emergency, a move, wanting to leave, or wanting to enroll in a different place for preschool. -You pay for the last month when you sign up. At other daycares, you pay for the first month. The contract, under the guise of customer service, says you can "use as much or little of that payment towards the last month" as you want. They keep your money for so long. It's very unclear how, if at all, considering their disorganization and lack of accounting skills, records are kept. COMMUNICATION: -When we met Danna for our scheduled appointment, she mistook us for another family -Emails go unanswered -Feedback goes in one ear and out the other -I had to ask Danna several times after the t.p. What our balance was. When she did get back to me, the amount was $500 higher than it should have been. If my husband and I weren't organized with these things, we would have paid them $500 extra (and I don't even want to imagine how getting that money back would have been). -It was never clear when Parent's Night would be and how to sign up. It seemed to only have happened once during our time there (and that was advertised via an email literally the night before). - It is not always clear who you are emailing, even if you email Danna since different people manage her inbox. -Danna never seemed concerned about our daughter's laser skin surgery treatments until we said we were leaving -Once Danna argued with me that our daughter's dry skin was HFM. The pediatrician confirmed it was dry skin, but Danna never apologized or refunded me for her mistake even after getting a letter from our doctor. Our daughter had to miss 2 days because as a result. -Calendar was received all but once halfway through the month for which it applied -Danna was diligent to call us when our daughter was sick and had to be picked up; however, when my daughter was injured, we were only called once. No follow up email, nor voicemail. VACCINATIONS: -Pepper Tree was cited by the state in 2023 for failing to furnish proof of immunizations for 8 out of 8 staff. Danna said everyone was vaccinated, but they just didn't have proof (obviously this is logically possible but very suspicious to me as someone who works in infectious diseases). Do better. -We were never asked to submit updated proof of vaccinations for our baby (and other daycares do this as children age) OTHER: -The office's papers are extremely disorganized, with papers scattered all over. -I saw staff were on their phone on more than once when children were right in front of them -We received several emails about contributing to the teacher's staff appreciation week fund. While we had no problem with this, we found that receiving 3 emails within 9 days asking for $100 for lunch (from each family!), a charcuterie board, and something small like a beach towel was distasteful, obnoxious, and avaricious. It was also strange to get an email saying many people "asked" if they could pay via Zelle, and to do so to Jeff (whom we NEVER met, heard from, and know nothing about...) -Staff to child ratio is higher than required, but only twice was circle time or singing done based off the notes we got daily. We expected a little more attention and enrichment for babies (even 2 stories a day, some music, some games, etc). -Technology is extremely outdated here -We never thought our daughter learned anything (despite Danna giving the impression that sign language was taught consistently), nor did we ever receive feedback on her growth.

I have been sending my kids to Kumon Blossom-Crest for a few years now. I started when my son was 3…read more-- he attended Kumon for about 2-3 years till he was established in Kindergarten. He is turning 9yo now. Last year, I started sending my daughter as well -- she is 4yo turning 5yo. Kumon in general has provided the necessary training and skills to help my kids both adapt to and excel at Stratford-Los Gatos, which both attend. Kumon Blossom-Crest, under the direction of Darshini, has been a very positive experience for us. Darshini is flexible, energetic, motivational and positive with respect to her students and their parents. She brings a fun, light-hearted energy to the curriculum, while being very personable, warm, and congenial with the parents. She is flexible with our schedules and is committed to the success of each child.

Math is fine. There…read moreare rude teachers. There's one who has tan skin, long dark brown hair, and always has decored nails. There's also an Asian girl who's rude to the younger children. Majority of the teachers are rude to the younger children, probably because they know that the younger children are defenseless - but this will only hurt their future. Know better next time. It's genuinely so stupid seeing "kind" ppl being so rude to these cute children The one with the decored nails (she looks Hawaiian or smt) is pretty rude .. They kept us for an HOUR - twice the length of a regular class and said it was only gonna be 5-10 minutes. Hell na Fix yourselves .....

We attended this amazing school for our PreK experience. We were very fortunate to have a choice…read morebetween attending a public school TK program or a private preschool. We chose Los Gatos Parent Nursery School (aka LGPNS) and it was a great fit for our 5-year-old. I have an elementary school teacher credential and I personally feel my child is going to be 100% prepared for kindergarten after attending LGPNS. The school philosophy emphasizes social-emotional skills, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and play-based, child-directed experiences. Academic skills and school readiness are embedded in their thoughtful curriculum. At the PreK class, this means that during circle time, children raise their hand to speak, practice listening to one friend at a time, and work on sitting still, all while doing literacy development through books and rhymes. They develop fine motor schools during art as they practice pencil grip and use scissors. They get early math skills throughout the day by counting, estimating, comparing and making graphs. There is a daily science center as well. There is plenty of time for outdoor, child-directed free-play too! At this time, children work on gross motor skills at the play structure, bike path, and gymnastics mats. They get wonderful sensory development at the sand box, mud kitchen and water table. Throughout the day, they get lots of support in social emotional skills like self-regulation and navigating peer relationships. Children are guided to solve their own challenges with adult support. Children own the process as much as possible, in an age-appropriate way. The facility is bright, clean, and well-stocked with everything from toys and art supplies to books and science materials. The teachers at the school are well-educated, have years of teaching experience, and have been at the school for a long time. Our bi-racial family has always felt welcome and included at the school, and we love how being at a co-op gives us the chance to meet other parents and build community. The adult-child ratios are great too! This is because parents work in the classroom once a week. I get so much value out of my classroom shifts. It helps me understand my child better when I seem them in different contexts. The teacher is always there to offer observations and advice if I ask. I feel I get to grow and improve as a parent and I can support my child better as a result of being at a co-op. Thank you LGPNS!

LGPNS is a great preschool! I am so grateful to be part of such a wonderful community. The other…read moreparents have always been welcoming, kind, helpful, we are all going through similar things and try to be supportive of each other. The teachers are absolutely amazing, they love what they do and it shows. My daughter graduated 2 years ago and was prepared for kindergarten academically and socially. She was one of the few students on the first day of kindergarten who was not clingy or crying but excited to be there. I think she had such a good experience at LGPNS that she felt safe at her new school. My son started the T2s program last year and loved it. He is now attending remote summer school (due to Covid 19) and is loving it. The teachers are doing an outstanding job at remote teaching! I highly recommend this wonderful preschool!

My son has been going to Think Academy for almost two months now. We enrolled late in the middle of…read morethe Fall session. Teacher Bowen not only helped my son grasp all of the difficult concepts quickly, but also helped my son develop passion, love, and confidence in math. Teacher Bowen is very caring, attentive, and encouraging. My son has made tremendous progress with him. It was such a blessing that we found this place and Teacher Bowen is the very best! I would highly recommend Think Academy to anyone looking for a math class outside school!

Nice place for kids to learn extracurricular maths. The teachers are very professional and…read moreattentive. The books have cute characters. Kids love receiving point cards after each class!

We couldn't be happier at St. Mary's. Our children benefit from incredible teachers, a caring staff…read morewho knows each child & family by name, and a supportive community that feels like family. I'm grateful for the education, values, faith & strong connections our children have received from St. Mary's School

I am beyond impressed with St Mary School. The level of education provided is outstanding, with a…read morededicated team of teachers who go above and beyond to ensure each student's success. The smaller class size fosters a strong sense of community and each student gets the attention they need to thrive. St Mary's emphasizes faith, academics, character development, values, respect, responsibility and teamwork.

Our daughter has gone to Harker since their inaugural preschool class started . She loves it and so…read moredo we . Teachers are great and after school programs are plentiful . Even though it takes an hour to get to school we think it's worth it.

What a wonderful school! My son finished Kindergarten here, and is now in 1st Grade. He loves…read moreschool and always impresses me with what he's learned. We've been particularly happy with the emphasis on deeper conceptual understanding of material, so it's not just rote memorization and regurgitation. Word problems were a significant part of Kindergarten math, and I'm positive I wasn't doing word problems that early when I was a kid. The teachers and administration are very receptive to feedback and concerns that inevitably crop up during the school year. We've been happy with the way they've handled issues, and clearly customer service is an important part of their philosophy. Tuition is on the higher range of private schools, but in this case you truly do get what you pay for.

I cannot say enough good things about CCS and all who work there. Our daughter, Kate, attended…read morefulltime daycare from the time she was 8 months old until recently we moved out of state. Bottom line: the teachers and administrators love the kids as if they were their own. As a first time mom, nothing is harder than dropping off your baby to return to work but CCS assured me I could call and check on her to help alleviate my anxiousness. Kate quickly settled into the routine and thrived in the environment. Infant care is very customized the specific needs of each child (feeding/diapering/sleep) and in the toddler room a bit more structure develops (though still very flexible). The teachers communicate via daily reports home, a private app, and phone calls/emails as needed. Throughout the covid shutdown, we have been so impressed with how the school navigated the ever-changing landscape. They sent frequent and thorough emails explaining how they were approaching the guidelines from the county/state/federal governments and outlined their decision making process, contingency plans, health and safety protocol, and timelines. When they were able to reopen daycare, we gladly sent our daughter back and were very impressed with the diligent steps they took to ensure a safe experience for all. Truly one of the worst parts about moving was having to leave CCS, we are so blessed to have had them care for our daughter and would unequivocally recommend them as the best possible daycare in the area.

Exceptional and attentive staff. Very helpful and caring. Always trying to improve and requesting…read morefeedback.

I am impressed by the way Uma Thontakudi handles her management team, her students, and how she…read moreengages with her parents, that being me. Although we weren't there for very long, she always works hard to accommodate my daughter. She finds ways to not have her stress over such little work. In addition, she always makes time for parents yet is so involved with every student. I see her working with them individually and she has the passion and drive to help every child. She even sends emails when her students graduate from the program! I highly recommend her center for students with any Math or English issues. She was aware of my daughter's issues from the start and was determined to help her. She has that energy to help. She loves her job and knows it well!

From the owner: Kumon of Los Gatos - Central is part of the world's largest after-school math & reading program,…read morehelping children of all ages become self-learners.

My son was here for just over a year transitioning from infant to toddler class. I liked how the…read moreschool updated the family with their apps in informing parents when they changed their diaper, what they ate, what time they took their nap, and had pictures every day of what the kids learned/did. Things I didn't like: Too big of a center to too many kids- My son had a runny nose every day for a year. The moment we took him out and brought him to another daycare he stopped getting sick. Very expensive in comparison to other daycares. They are a franchise so they are very well structured but lacks warmth. Talking to the teachers and staff, they are very professional but lacks sincerity. The moment I told them I'm taking my son out and gave them the 1 month notice I could tell the front staff attitude was different. Teachers are good however, but it seems like they don't get much say in how they want to teach their kids since it is a franchise.

This facility is clean and well-run. My son was safe there. BUT, Bright Horizons in general is…read moreextremely process-oriented and the teachers spend more time on paperwork (and are more concerned with that) than they do with the kids. Also, since the facility is rented from a school, it is somewhat cold when compared to other daycares/pre-schools. So, after 5 months at BH, I moved my son to Creative Beginnings in San Jose. We both LOVE it. The biggest differences: * More seasoned teachers (with no turnover) - BH has lots of turn over * Friendlier, more colorful, homey environment (more rooms/areas to explore - I think this promotes independence/confidence) - at BH they are in one room all day * MUCH nicer outdoor facility with more amenities (more bikes, more variety of play structures, more variety of activities they can do - they can paint and read too) At BH, they have to be led by a rope to the outside, the water fountain and bathrooms are outside the gates, and the activities are limited. * Good age mix - the day is spent mixed with all kids and then breaking out into smaller age ranges in classes (at BH, age ranges are too large, so young 2 year olds are mixed with older 3 year olds to the detriment of both - and there's no opportunity to learn how to be kind to/help little kids or learn from older kids) * More active learning (BH focuses primarily on passive learning, CB has a lot of physical learning activities). This is a huge difference. Also, gym and music classes are included in the fee and ALL kids participate, you don't get pulled out of your class to do it. And, interestingly, there was always somebody crying at BH for some reason or another, and a lot of hitting/biting and acting out going on. I think they are too big, too process-oriented, and too structured, and kids this age benefit more from an environment that transitions them more gently to school. Importantly for me, I also think the facility doesn't foster independence (for example, the kids can't get water or go to the bathroom on their own while playing outside! - crazy) Bright Horizons is good for passive kids with parents who find reassurance through paperwork; Creative Beginnings, on the other hand, focuses on the children and is a more nurturing environment. And last but not least, if academics are a concern, my son is 4 and already knows how to read, thanks to the work at CB. They offer it all.

My son has been going to My Little World for almost a year and half. He started when he was 9 month…read moreold. Lupe and the team have taken good care of my baby -- they cook lunch with only organic ingredients, offer organic milk and snacks. My boy loves the food so much. This is place is really like a big loving family. My son is always happy at MLW and doesn't want to leave when I pick him up. Lupe would host a birthday party for each child and prepare gift. For each major holidays, they organize celebration. My second child is going to MLW soon. I highly recommend this place to anyone in the local that is looking for caring and trustworthy family daycare!

Lupe , Heidi , and the whole group of women who work at My Little World , are the most wonderful…read moreteam . There is no place like this daycare . It feels Iike home . Lupe has taken care of all 3 of my children . . All of them are better kids because of Lupe and her team ! They instill love and compassion. They are patient and kind . They speak Spanish to our babies and love them like their own. Even when my family moved 30 minutes away , My Little World is the only place I trust and feel comfortable leaving my children . Thank you Lupe , and Heidi , and My Little World for being who you are and taking the best care of our babies! We are so blessed and would give 1000 star review if we could!!