Happy Picasso is a delightful art studio that sparks creativity in young minds. The studio offers a…read morevibrant and engaging environment where children can explore a diverse range of art styles, from classic painting and drawing. What sets Happy Picasso apart is its emphasis on fun and exploration. The instructors are incredibly patient and encouraging, guiding children to express themselves freely while introducing them to new concepts and techniques. The studio's use of bright colors, whimsical themes, and playful projects ensures that every session is a joyful and enriching experience. Whether your child is a budding artist or simply enjoys getting their hands messy, Happy Picasso is an excellent place to nurture their creativity. The studio provides a safe and supportive space for children to experiment, learn, and discover the magic of art. They are also very pretty flexible with rescheduling classes. They tried everyday to accommodate our schedule for another make up class. I like that they also have a recorded class if we can't make it in person to make up a class

My son started to learn painting and drawing in this studio from 7 years ago. Now he is level 5. He…read moreenjoyed the classes and learned a lot of painting and drawing skills from the teachers. We used to go to the Millbrae location of the same studio. They also have lots of opportunities to participate various art shows, crafts, summer/winter camps.

I am an older man and on retirement decided I would take piano lessons. While my progress is slow…read moreI am thrilled with the lessons and challenges Ms. Stroganoff presents. Her depth of technical skill and understanding of the instrument and music in general is impressive. She is a skilled teacher and works with me as an individual with my own strengths (few) and addresses my weaknesses (many) gently. The piano is a complex, multifaceted instrument and requires a comprehensively trained, serious, professional and talented instructor. Ms Stroganoff is all that and more - she has a true depth of understanding of the instrument and music across many disciplines. It is simply a joy to work with her.

Mila is the perfect teacher. She's very experienced and very knowledgeable whether you're a…read morebeginner or advanced. She's very patient supportive and moves at the pace the student can understand. You don't only learn how to play the piano but all the concepts associated with music integrating it in a way that makes sense. I can't say enough positive things about my experience in learning the piano with her. She works with children as well as adults at all levels if you're looking to start this adventure or continue in one you started she's your teacher.

We celebrated my daughter's 7th birthday at Happy Picasso Art Class in Millbrae and had an amazing…read moreexperience! Booking and planning were easy with great communication from the staff. They helped with setup and created the perfect unicorn-themed art class for the kids. Think paint night for kids, with lots of staff support for the little ones. My daughter and her friends had such a blast, highly recommend for kids' birthday parties!

Our daughter is 5. She's always been very interested in puzzles, coloring/drawing, crafts, etc so I…read moreknew I wanted to enroll her in art classes. We tried a free art class here and I got to sit in the class. The teacher was very patient and taught her to first draw each line curve etc then they used oil pastels to color, next they used water paint to paint, then they used clay to make dirt. Our trial class is the excavator picture you see. We were very amazed at how much she learned in that one session. We enrolled her immediately. There are multiple make up sessions throughout the week if you need to miss your regularly scheduled class for vacation etc and option to do one on one make up class as last resort as well. We love the staff here and know she'll be in good hands and learn more of her passion here. There's multiple classes going on at the same time based on different art class levels. I've seen kids make sushi with different color clays etc and I've seen kids sketching when I'm pick up or dropping off my daughter so there's definitely lots to learn. I can see why happy Picasso is so popular around here after trying it out myself. When my daughter turns 7 and if she's interested, they also offer digital art class which will be useful for her in the future as well. Teachers here are very patient with the students. The kids also earn stamps each class and can trade them for prizes too. Very fun and motivating environment. 5 stars! And thanks.

I'm a mother of 2 and Dimitria's student myself. Both of my daughters were taught by her for over 2…read moreyears and she taught me for just a little over one year. Through our time together, Dimitria has always been calm, caring, understanding, patient and most of all, loving. Both of my daughters struggled with piano initially but she never gave up on them. She encouraged them and worked with them tirelessly throughout the years. They eventually loved piano so much, one of my daughters invited a couple of friends so she can play her own "concert" at home. None of this would have been possible without Dimitria's support. We are forever grateful. As for myself, I've always wanted to learn to play the piano but never had the chance. I was able to set aside some time for myself each week and dedicated time to finally learn to play. I know I was a difficult student but she encouraged me so much. I'm proud of myself for learning a few songs while I had the chance and I know I couldn't have done it without Dimitria's patience and support. My schedule eventually got too chaotic and I had to stop. Thank you, Dimitria for sharing your love with me and my family!

After being with several other piano teachers, I was so fortunate to have found Dimitria for my…read morethree tweenage children. Dimitria's passion for piano is evident and her ability to convey that passion is unparalleled. To keep my kids focused on music throughout the lesson is truly a skill in this age of TikTok and ever shortening attention spans. My kids love seeing her and to her testament, they love practicing piano at home without being encouraged or coerced! She truly has transferred her love of piano to my kids and provided them with a lifelong skill and for that, I'll be forever grateful to her. If you're able to get on her busy schedule, do so NOW!

We are now in our second school year at Stratford with our son in the bilingual preschool program…read more The transition from early preschool to preschool program was seamless despite some bumpiness with potty training, however Mr. Jeff and Ms. Stefany have been endlessly supportive with making sure that our son has minimal accidents throughout the day. Our son loves going to school and is always happy to see his classmates and teachers. I really love seeing all of the activities and photos that we are sent on their Procare app daily, and appreciate the effort that Mr. Jeff and Ms. Stefany, as well as all of the other staff, put into caring for the kids everyday. Our son comes home singing new nursery rhymes every other day, and has also picked up new Chinese vocabulary from school, which is exactly what we had hoped for.

Love Love Love Stratford- San Bruno El Camino!! This was my kids 3rd school (4 year old) and this…read moreone fit just right! First school was too lax, no direction, kid did workpapers all day, but couldn't count to 10, so why is he coloring #17?!! Second school was a complete waste of time, teacher didn't have a handle of the class, loud classroom with just too many kids.. just chaos! Third school (Stratford San Bruno) was perfect! Teachers were so nice and patient, gave my kid great direction and he flourished. My kid will come home to tell us all the things he learned about, Planets, Sharks, he's really excited for school. This place is a well oiled machine, for only being open for a few years. I think the principle is a big reason why, she gets involved in every classroom/kids development. Highly recommend! I even got my neighbor to go there... REFERRAL BONUS!! Con: Parking lot is a little tight

Kate has been my high schooler voice lessons for about a year. It has been one of the highlights of…read moremy daughters school year. We always knew she had vocal talent, but she had no formal training and under Kate's direction she has flourished. Kate is extremely positive and nurturing which has really helped my daughter come out of her shell and take risks to audition, perform solos, etc. Kate is also a dream to deal with from a parent perspective - lessons are at your own home and she's very forgiving with our constantly changing schedule. I would highly recommend Kate for children and adults, regardless of your vocal aspirations.

My husband found Kate on Craiglist as we were looking for a vocals teacher for our middle school…read moreaged daughter, as she was preparing a number for the school talent show. I used to sing when in high school and college and my husband is also very musical, but we were struggling with working with our daughter on her vocals, as she just was not as open to feedback from us (I'm sure other parents can relate!), so we figured a teacher would be better. Our daughter immediately clicked with Kate and just LOVED working with her from the start. Kate has helped her make incredible strides in her vocal ability over the last year, bringing her true voice out! In fact, she just finished her performance as one of the leads in the school musical Once on This Island (see photo posted by Kate), and I'm certain that her work with Kate made a big difference! Kate has also acted as a life coach (my daughter's description, not mine!) as she's helped her work through times when she was lacking confidence or second guessing herself in her song selections. Not only is Kate a fantastic vocals teacher, but she's also a wonderful person that we have all come to adore and consider a friend! I can't recommend her enough.

I came across this place when I walked by the street. Was impressed by the kid's work so I chatted…read morewith Mr. Zhou briefly. He used to be an art teacher in Guangzhou and he does this more for fun than business. My son (6 years old) has been going for 3 months every weekend since then and he loved ink painting a lot. I will keep sending him and see what happens.

Our daughter, Vanessa, has been going to 365 Art since she was 4 (she is now 8)…read more Teacher Chow has been inspiring her to use her creative thoughts and guiding her with patience. She has grown from a quiet girl to a confident little artist with few opportunities of showcasing her art work in her personal and group art shows organized by Teacher Chow. I would recommend Teacher Chow to any parents wanting to expose their kids to Chinese art painting!

We enrolled our toddler in this school with a lot of hope, but unfortunately it ended up not being…read moresupportive of our child's emotional needs. Our son started when he was two and struggled with separation. We understood that can be normal at that age and trusted what we were being told. What was especially hard for us was that we weren't told there were serious concerns until about six months in. At that point, the teacher asked to meet with us and told us that he "shouldn't be crying this much at this stage." The conversation felt less focused on how the school could better support him and more like we were being asked how to manage his emotions for them. As parents, that was really unsettling, especially given how young he was. There were also other moments that didn't sit right. We were told our child was crying during an overstimulating freeze game because it seemed like he "didn't want the other kids to be happy." On another occasion, when he was upset, a teacher pretended to call us in front of him and then said it went to voicemail. Those approaches felt confusing and absolutely not appropriate for a toddler. Our son also learns by observing first, but he was often pushed to participate before he was ready, without much flexibility to let him ease in at his own pace. We also had concerns around communication. For example, we were told sunscreen had been applied during outdoor time, but when we checked the bottle later, the seal was still on. His small wins also often felt overlooked and brushed off. When he completed projects or showed progress that felt meaningful to us, those efforts didn't seem to be encouraged. Looking back, there were other things that gave us pause as well. There was no waitlist and very few children in the class, which didn't stand out to us at the time but now feels like something we should have paid more attention to. When we ultimately decided to withdraw him, what stood out to us was that no one asked why. There was no follow-up from the teacher or director, no conversation about our concerns -- just a short message with the financial details. Two months after leaving, our son started at a new school, and the difference was immediate. Within just three days, he was happy, comfortable, and excited to go to school. He is thriving in an environment that better understands and supports him, which confirmed for us that the issue was not our child -- it was the care and environment. I'm sharing this so other parents, especially those with sensitive toddlers, can ask very specific questions about emotional support, communication, and how concerns are handled.

I can't tell you what it's like for when your children are in this school, but I can tell you that…read morebased on how they present themselves, I don't think they would be doing a good job at that. To start with, you're asked to message them on their website or email. Cool. And then they'll tell you over email to call and make appointment to tour the facility....why can't you just tell me over email? I took a tour and I wasn't sure about it, so I wanted to arrange another time to come back with my wife. So I called them again, and guess what they told me? "Call back in January." No explanation. Why would you give me a tour just two days ago in September, and then say that I can't have another one until the next year? "That's when the waiting list opens"....got it. I was promptly hung up on. So now it comes time to tour again. We come back and make an appointment over the phone. The school is a school but...the people just don't seem like they care at all. The tour was so lackluster. It took all but like 15 minutes. I've spent more time looking through a grocery store. I don't think they're paid enough to give tours, let alone look after your kids. I've seen high schoolers give better tours at the children's museums. I could have been guided around with a lifeless robot. Hell, if robots could critically think, then they would be like, "...Damn. You're making me look bad." The ratio is 7-8:1, at the toddler age. It's ideally supposed to be 5-6:1. I guess the school is affordable, but it seems too good to be true. It's too affordable for something that's supposed to be Montessori, so I'm suspicious. RESPONSE: "...genuinely wonder if your review may have been intended for a different school." Does your version of Montessori teach children to deflect and gaslight to protect a narcissistic ego?