We've had such a great experience at Enlighten Pre School over the past 3 years. Both of my…read moredaughters have attended here, and it has truly felt like a caring and welcoming environment from the beginning. All of the staff have always been kind, friendly, and supportive to both the kids and parents. A special thank you to Ms. Monisha, Ms. Hollie, and especially Ms. Margaret (who is no longer there). They have all been absolutely amazing and made such a positive impact on my daughters' early school experience. We will miss Ms. Margaret so much -- she was truly the best and cared so deeply for the children. You can tell she genuinely loved what she did, and we are so grateful my daughters had her as a teacher. The only downside recently has been the switching around of teachers. I do wish there was better communication and introductions regarding who will specifically be working with my child, as consistency and communication are important for parents. Other than that, we've had a really positive experience overall and I'm very grateful for the care and support the school has provided our family. I would definitely recommend Enlighten Pre School to other parents looking for a warm and supportive preschool.

Enlighten Preschool Green Valley has been absolutely wonderful for our family. The staff and…read moreteachers are incredibly patient, caring, and truly become part of your village--offering genuine support and assistance in raising and caring for your child. Even during difficult times, the billing department was understanding and helpful as long as communication stayed open. I would highly recommend Enlighten to anyone looking for a warm, family-like environment where your child is cared for as if they were one of their own. Ms. Monisha, Ms. Trang, Ms. Deanna, Ms. May, Ms. Leslie, and all the teachers are so amazing. Any concern I had or shared they addressed it immediately and never made me feel like I was a burden. We love and miss this school so much. They have truly helped set a strong foundation for my daughter in her next path of school!

Our two boys went to this daycare from 6 months to 3 years. We would have stayed longer if we…read moredidn't move. My boys learning, social skills and development was astonishing. Their development far exceeded other children we knew. They often came home with new language and knowledge that was 100% due to this daycare's curriculum. I highly HIGHLY recommend this daycare.

Ms. Afsaneh and Ms. Vinitha cared for my infant daughter starting at 5 months old. They are warm,…read morekind, reliable, and highly engaged with the children. My daughter was always happy to go to them at drop off, and always smiling when I picked her up from their arms at pick up.

This school gave me that fabled village we always hear you need to raise a child. Between the…read moreamazing teachers and the on-staff Positive Discipline Parent Coach, they really support the whole family. Working in the classroom deepens those relationships, I have come to know and love all of my son's classmates as well. It is amazing to be a part of a community that really knows and honors my son for who he is, and where we all work together as a team to support our children together. I feel so good about how I've been able to contribute to my son's education and to the development of all the students and parents. The work feels so important that rather than draining me, it ends up inspiring me. I know I'm modeling for my son what it means to not be a passive observer in an environment but to actively co-create it and tend to it. That is something I want for him as he grows up. And with safe and nurturing relationships as the base, it makes the play based learning work all the better. My son learns that he is capable, that what he thinks matters, and he relies on his own internal drive and curiosity to push him faster and further than any academic program could hope to do. I feel so grounded in my family's values here, and it's just so fun. I'm beyond grateful to have found this school and this community!

APPS is such a hidden gem. The unique nature of each child is celebrated here. The parenting coach…read morehas helped me through so many tough spots of parenting a 2-4 year old! It is so amazing to get to raise your child alongside other parents who value community and positive discipline. I've learned so much from this school and my children just love it there. This picture is of my son. He can get pretty frustrated by failure. These stilts were VERY difficult for him. Between the teachers and parents we all gave him the space to fail and get angry. He got validation from every adult he interacted with while trying to walk on these. Within 15 minutes he was walking laps around the yard and yelled "I CAN DO HARD THINGS!" Watching him succeed like this reminded me that this school is special and I needed to write this long overdue review!

Our son started at this Montessori school at 18 months and stayed until he was three and a half,…read moreand it was honestly one of the best decisions we made for him. The teachers were patient, warm, and clearly understood how young children learn best through hands-on, self-directed exploration. We watched him grow from a toddler into a curious, confident little boy who loves learning, takes care of his things, and interacts beautifully with other kids. The classroom environment was calm, orderly, and full of thoughtfully chosen materials that kept him engaged. Communication with parents was always great, and we always felt like the staff genuinely cared about his individual growth. We're so grateful for our time there and would recommend it without hesitation to any family considering Montessori education for their little one.

Both of my daughters attended Montessori Way and had a wonderful experience. My first was there…read morefrom 2017 to 2020, and my second attended from 2023 to 2025. Each of my girls thrived in their own way. The teachers took the time to understand their unique personalities and learning styles, creating a space where they felt both supported and challenged. Ms. Nisha was fortunately there for the full preschool term of both of my daughters, and I couldn't be happier about it. I fully trust her, and I know that both of my children learned so much thanks to her and the preschool director, Ms. Betty. One of the most valuable things Montessori Way taught my children is the ability to focus on a task. I saw this firsthand when my first daughter started kindergarten during COVID, with school fully online. While many children struggled to concentrate, she was able to stay engaged and work independently--and I truly credit that to her time at Montessori Way. I have no doubt that my second daughter will transition just as smoothly and thrive when she starts kindergarten in fall 2025.

My wife and I are both professionals and have volunteered in public education in secondary schools…read morefor the past 15 years. We were lucky that for the first 3 years of our daughter's life, we could rely on grandparents for complete childcare. When going to work, our minds were at ease knowing she had excellent care and attention at home. The downside was that at 3 years old, our daughter did not have much opportunity to socialize with other children or stay with an adult other than her grandparents or parents. We were, of course, concerned that the transition to childcare or school might be disastrous. I cannot be more satisfied with our decision to enroll our daughter at the Kinderwood School, San Jose CA. We began with the summer school option, enrolling her in a half day program, 5 days a week when she was 3 years and a few months old. This was the perfect transition for a child who had no experience of staying with other adults outside of family. Her cognitive, social, and emotional progress was visible immediately. That Fall, we enrolled her in a full day program in the 3-year-old class.A year later, and we are still so happy with our experience. Our daughter will be enrolled in the 4-year-old program. While the curriculum and academic expectations are indeed rigorous, the staff is so incredibly loving, caring, and nurturing. The instruction is given in a way that engages the students through music and art. The children genuinely have fun while they learn and appreciate the structure and routine. We are always impressed with the work our daughter brings home. She is only 4 and can print her name, blend letters to phonetically read and write 3-4 letter words, add and subtract numbers, and so much more. Her experience is not unique as most if not all the students in her class can do the same.On top of this, every staff member from the administration, secretarial staff and teachers are excellent. I feel as though I am leaving my child with family. This is an incredibly important feature to me as I need to feel as though I am leaving my daughter in loving and capable hands when I drop her off to go to work. We have bonded with a number of parents from her class and get together for the kid's birthday parties and other social events like Petting animals, field trips etc.I cannot imagine a better place for our child.

Our daughter has been going to Kinderwood since she was 4.5mo old and the staff is wonderful. The…read morestaff is warm and caring and our daughter is always excited to see everyone each day. She is safe, well cared for, and given great opportunities to grow and learn. Would recommend!

The afterschool program here is great. Our five year old son in Kinder loves coming here after…read moreclass. The teachers Ms. Quy, Ms. Monica and Ms. Hazel are all great to talk to and great with our son. Arts, crafts and all the other activities the kids are great. Their inclusive plan which includes camp days are a life saver! Thank you to you all.

This CDC was the best experience for my growing child. Everyone at this center was always awesome…read more Both my child and I remember the kind hearted staff from years ago. We both miss the warmth. Good job Santa Teresa CDC.

My child has been growing with Ms. Doan and NEST for two years now, officially! The transition from…read more1:1 nanny care to a group setting was not easy to overcome for my then 2.5yo but Ms. Doan did make the transition easier for all of us as we continue to see our child grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a sense of comfort that instantly put all our nerves at ease. If you choose to take a tour you will see current children in their natural environment. Ms. Doan and her amazing staff are kind, caring, enthusiastic, and always find a lesson to teach with every dynamic interaction or situation. Rest assured that your child will blossom at NEST with Ms. Doan, the team, and all other like-minded families wishing for the best and safest childcare options in South San Jose.

This review is long overdue - we are just finishing up our first year with Nest! And we couldn't be…read morehappier!!! We transitioned from a large daycare center to Nest when our daughter was almost 2, and we have been so happy with the level of care and the thoughtfulness of the curriculum at Nest. We love all of the teachers, and our daughter especially LOVES Co Doan! Doan has helped us with so many big milestones over this past year (napping issues and potty training to name a couple!). We look to her as a trusted advisor in our daughter's development. We also love that the children get ample outside time, reading/learning time, and arts time! They even get to pick berries and tomatoes from Doan's garden in the summertime! How awesome is that. We are so grateful to be a part of the Nest family. Thank you, Nest!!!

We love Miss Donna and her preschool!…read more My son had hated going to his previous preschool (crying every day at drop off), but it was totally different when he started attending Almaden Footprints because it felt just like home. He attended her preschool for 2 years prior to kindergarten. The spring of his last year Covid hit and he missed all of the last year activities like his graduation. During the summer, Miss Donna and Miss Daisy safely came to each student's home and dropped off their graduation items and preschool mementos! He was so happy to be able to see them again Fast forward 3 years and his baby sister is now with Miss Donna and she is thriving. It has been such a wonderful experience having both of my children grow under the guidance of Miss Donna and Miss Daisy. Can't thank them enough for all that they have done for my kids!

Donna is honestly the best! She is so kind, gentle and patient with the kids amongst many other…read morewonderful things. Both of my kids went to her and they loved being with her. They learned so much and were both beyond ready for kinder. We just finished our last day today with my youngest and can't say enough good things about her and her team! Your child would be lucky to get a spot with her. We will miss her soooooo much :)