Our experience with Challenger School (Sunnyvale campus) has been deeply disappointing. While the…read moreschool emphasizes academic rigor, our recent experience raised serious concerns about how student safety, behavioral incidents, and exceptional family situations are handled. There were repeated concerns involving inappropriate behavior toward our child that were known to staff. However, the response remained limited to warnings, without a structured or proactive resolution. This lack of escalation or preventive action was concerning. The situation became even more troubling during a genuine family emergency that required our child to be with us. The school's approach lacked empathy and flexibility, and decisions felt rigid and disconnected from the realities families sometimes face. Additionally, decisions following the incident were made with limited transparency and without meaningful parent involvement. The overall process felt unilateral, with little opportunity for discussion or consideration of context. As a result, we withdrew our son from Challenger School with immediate effect due to concerns about accountability and unilateral decision-making by the school management. We urge other parents to monitor their children's well-being closely, as these issues may not be apparent in day-to-day school life. Awareness and proactive communication can help avoid situations like ours. We hope the school reflects on this experience and improves its processes around bullying prevention, incident handling, compassionate handling of family emergencies, and parent communication.

We joined this campus in 2021, and I noticed that the negative reviews were from several years ago…read more The school changed its principal a few years back, and I am currently very satisfied with its operation. The school's director is very responsible, and the teachers are all very nice and have a strong sense of responsibility in guiding my child. The environment is clean, the campus is spacious, and academically, it consistently maintains corporate uniform standards, which I appreciate. My child is slow to warm up, and every day when I pick her up after school, she wants to play a bit more and doesn't want to leave. For me, that's enough. Overall, I am very happy with this campus. Updated 2025 Review: We are still extremely happy with this campus! Our daughter is now a 4th grader, and the school continues to impress us with its organization and commitment to excellence. Every teacher we've had so far has been amazing--supportive, caring, and highly professional. The management team runs the school very well, and the front office staff is the best--super responsive and always helpful. What we love most is their strict adherence to academic standards, which has helped our child improve tremendously. They truly care about the students; even when my child had a special medical issue, the staff took it seriously and were flexible in accommodating our needs. Because of this wonderful experience, we've decided to enroll our 3-year-old here as well, so he can start early. Highly recommend this campus to any family looking for a structured, caring, and academically strong environment!

Our daughter has been at Stratford for the past 2 years, and we truly could not have asked for a…read morebetter early learning experience. Starting preschool at just 2.5 years old was emotional for us as parents, but from day one we felt reassured that our daughter was in caring and capable hands. The love, patience, and attention shown to the children every day made a huge difference in helping her feel safe, confident, and excited to learn. Over these two years, we have seen tremendous growth in her communication, confidence, social skills, and curiosity. We especially appreciate the thoughtful guidance during parent-teacher conferences, where we received valuable feedback on her strengths, areas to support at home, and advice through important transitions like Preschool, Pre-K, and TK. That partnership and support meant a lot to us as parents. We also want to sincerely thank Ms. Ruchi for the warmth, kindness, and positive energy she has brought to the classroom over the past 6 months. Our daughter always speaks so happily about her, and it is clear how much she genuinely cares for the children. What we love most about Stratford is how much effort the school puts into creating meaningful experiences for the kids. From classroom activities and celebrations to performances and special events, every detail helps build confidence, creativity, and joy in learning. Watching our daughter proudly participate in performances and come home excited about school has been incredibly special for our family. We are deeply grateful to the teachers and staff for creating such a nurturing and supportive environment during these important early years.

My daughter attended Stratford School - Sunnyvale De Anza Park for both the preschool and pre-K…read moreprograms, and we could not be more satisfied with her experience and growth there. She was enrolled in the bilingual program for both years, and it has been an excellent experience. She developed strong skills in both Mandarin and English, learned a great deal about Chinese culture, and also became very confident in her English communication. All of the teachers and staff we met were extraordinary. They were caring, responsible, and experienced. The classroom teachers paid attention to small but meaningful details, from reminding me to take care of my daughter's cracked lip, to helping her find a lost item, to sharing practical and helpful advice on how to support her writing skills at home. The school administration and leadership team were also very responsive and supportive, whether it was helping with sunscreen application or answering my questions about the new school year. The program offers strong academics along with a rich variety of activities. My daughter loved all the events, from Show and Tell and clubs to the egg hunt, book fair, and more. I was also especially impressed by the school's emphasis on art and music. They have performances at least twice a year, and the children always do an amazing job. I have been so happy with everything she learned at school. Stratford School - Sunnyvale De Anza Park also gave my daughter a very strong SEL foundation. Her teachers helped her learn how to share, care for others, and build positive social habits every day. We also truly enjoyed being part of the Stratford community as a family. My daughter built friendships both inside and outside the classroom. She made many friends, and our families often stayed in touch and spent time together outside of school. There were volunteer opportunities for parents, but everything was completely optional, and there was never any pressure if parents were busy. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Stratford School - Sunnyvale De Anza Park and would highly recommend it!

Our family has attended Cherry Chase for over five years now and we can't say enough great things…read moreabout the teaching staff, the administrators, and the community!

Awesome elementary school. Great teachers and Principal. Extensive parent involvement…read more Especially in these days of budget cuts, the well run Sunnyvale School District has managed to avoid layoffs. If you don't believe me, check out the test scores as well as the property values and rents for houses and (relatively few) apartments in the school district.

As a parent, you really just want your child to be happy, supported and excited to go to school…read more We've had such a positive experience at Stratford Washington Park campus and really enjoyed our Kindergarten year. One thing we've really appreciated is the balance between strong academics and social-emotional learning. Our child had a bit of an adjustment period coming from a different school environment at the start of summer camp, and Program Director Ms. Karwa was amazing in helping with that transition. She's thoughtful and supportive with younger children during big emotion moments and does a great job building strong relationships with parents. Teacher Ms. Chaudhry and Ms. Suresh have been caring, kind, and dedicated teachers who create a warm classroom environment while helping children grow both academically and socially. Another thing that really stands out about Washington Park campus is the sense of community. There's a strong connection between families, students, teachers, and campus leaders. The family engagement efforts are wonderful, and the campus leaders and admissions put a lot of effort into creating opportunities for families to connect and feel involved. This campus has such a warm and welcoming feel, it feels like more than just a school, it feels like a community.

Our daughter joined this Stratford through summer camp. When we toured different Stratford…read morecampuses, we were especially drawn to this one for its natural greenery and "just-right" size. It's calm and easy for kids to settle in. Looking back, we feel genuinely fortunate and grateful for the principal, the Director of Preschool & Kindergarten (Ms. Sandeepa), and the teachers, who truly make this campus stand out. You can feel the heart and intention Ms. Sandeepa brings, and how thoughtfully she uses parent feedback to make the learning journey even more special. I've been impressed many times by the activities she intentionally designs to support children's social-emotional growth, something that matters so much to young kids and might not be emphasized in every Stratford setting. Our daughter enjoys her learning through art, singing, games, and hands-on experiences like exploring the garden and different materials. We also LOVE the Mandarin afterschool program and the teachers. A good leadership team matters so much for a campus. We are happy with our choice and would highly recommend Stratford Washington Park to parents who seek an inclusive learning environment with natural greenery and professional while caring faculties to be with your children 80% of their awake time during weekdays.

Good learning experience And my kids learn multiplication…read moreat 3 grade Gets Crome books at fifth grade

This school is on a downward trend and FAST. The admin put in place a No Homework policy that has…read morebeen an unmitigated DISASTER, but now that the teachers are used to not having to grade homework, they are in absolutely no hurry to get back to a sensible policy. The teachers (with a few notable exceptions) are not very communicative with parents and really don't seem to care about the students at all. The cost of private school in the area may be high, but if this is your only other option, it is worth it to avoid this school.

I really love the school, but now I'm going to middle school. Time has passed. This was definitely…read moredefinitely! A FIVE STARS I really love this elementary. Thanks to Mr. Murphy. And mrs. Arnold. And even mrs. Hayes. Even the principal everybody was nice. When I got lost. And I don't know where I can go the really nice people help me out. They try everything they can so they can actually find my parents. I LOVE THIS SCHOOL! But time have changed I have already graduated already thank you very much Ponderosa you mean a lot to me.

5 stars for the school that made me into a Superstar, literally! Our mascot was the Superstar,…read morewhich was kind of vague. I mean, there was no one dressed up as Michael Jackson, Madonna, George Michael or Mary Katherine Gallagher leading cheers at our rallies. Thinking back now, it was a good way to build up self-esteem in little kids. We were all treated as superstars and we learned to constantly give each other praises. It's scary to think how quickly time has gone by. Like it was just yesterday, I can still remember the little boy who used to chase me around our room during nap time in kindergarten, my 2nd grade crush, my 3rd grade pen pal in Portland, my 4th grade county book faire win, my entire 5th grade year devoted to living like ship crew on the CA Thayer, and my awesome win in the 5th/6th grade Class President race. Oh yes, I had dreams of being the first female President. I had so many fond memories of going to school here. I made wonderful friends, and amazingly still keep in touch with a few of them. My teachers were all fantastic. They always encouraged my passion for art, and I had so many opportunities to express myself creatively. Come to think of it, I don't think I'd ever been entered into so many county competitions and gotten so many awards for my art. My creative juices have definitely decreased over the years. Now, I have friends who have children who are in elementary school. I have 2 friends who are now teachers at Ponderosa. If you live in Sunnyvale near Ponderosa and have children, you can count on your children building a great foundation in education here. Make sure you cherish your time with your kids, because I can only imagine how quickly they grow up.

5 stars for these amazing Teachers (Preschool)" Mrs. Marita, Mrs. Aytaj ,Mrs. Miriam"…read moreWe love Mrs. Marita and Mrs. Miriam ,Mrs. Aytaj so much! They are amazing teachers.Mrs. Marita has a magic on her voice and she knows how to make kids happy.Mrs. Miriam always took care of my son like her own son. Mrs . Aytaj made very good relationship with my son.He loves them so much! Every day he say "Mrs. Marita Will be cry if I don't go to school and I love her so much".I love Mrs. Miriam and Mrs. Aytaj.İt is very sweet that they made this. Mrs. Marita ,Mrs. Aytaj , Mrs. Miriam created this " love bond " Thanks You for a such an amazing care of him . Appreciate it! He will miss you..

My son attended Rainbow Montessori from age 4 months until 3 years old. We have nothing but great…read morethings to say about the infant and toddler rooms. My son is always happy to see his teachers and friends when he gets to school, and has grown a lot in speech development and math. We definitely recommend Rainbow!

Amazing school and fantastic caring teachers . We love it here . The staff is also very nice .read more

The children here seem to get along with each other very well. The school offers after school music…read moreinstrumental classes and art classes. There are movie time when students can only join if they have a ticket, and fundraising events for the school. Students run around freely and play sports in the playground after school. Sufficient parking and spots for picking up kids too.