We were nervous about enrolling our son at Santa Clara Montessori after our move from Sunnyvale…read morebecause he was attached to his previous school and the transition felt daunting. However, those worries didn't last long! Within a short time he was settled in and thriving, largely thanks to the wonderful teachers here. Ms. Adriana, Ms. Justina, Ms. Bianca, and Ms. Lim have all been incredibly warm, caring, and attentive with him. The classrooms are clean, bright, and well-equipped, which makes a real difference in how comfortable and engaged the kids feel throughout the day. Regarding the facility: one thing to note is from their recent licensing review, the auditors flagged that their facility was not sufficiently equipped to prep food on location. The staff tried their best to switch to prep the food at their other location which was also not deemed sufficient by the auditors. As a result, school was sourcing meals externally but ultimately, just before Evan graduated, we got a communication to all parents that they will be halting the meal services. Balancing quality of the meal your child eat while also keeping the costs down is a delicate act but it is something to be informed about if you are considering sending your child here. Since we're on topic of communication, we've been impressed by how communicative the staff are: we get frequent updates on what our son is doing, and it's clear the teachers are genuinely invested in each child. They also frequently post pictures of our child throughout the day so checking them is definitely one of my small pleasures while I'm at work. Beyond the academic side, we've seen wonderful growth in his social and emotional development as well. They nurtured his personality and as a result, he's more funny, confident, curious, and independent than when he started. One thing that still amazes us: he's only 3, and he can read fluently (and write somewhat decently) now. He is already reading night time storybooks cover to cover. Other parents are often surprised when they see him reading random words out loud. It's a testament to how effective and individualized the teaching approach here is. What we also appreciate is how the teachers are always thinking of ways to make the day more fun and engaging. Most recently they set up water play and other fun summer activities to keep the kids excited to come to school. They were upfront about the additional fee to cover materials and prep, and it was clear how much effort went into planning it all, so we didn't mind at all. We love that they strike a great balance between academics and playful, hands-on fun. Now that Evan is graduating from Santa Clara Montessori, it's truly a bittersweet moment for us. We're so proud of how far he's come, but parting ways with the teachers who cared for him isn't easy. A special thank you to Ms. Adriana, who as director has gone above and beyond time and time again. Evan absolutely adored her, and he's told us he's going to miss her. We couldn't have asked for a better school to be part of his early years, and we're deeply grateful to the entire team. Highly recommend Santa Clara Montessori to any family looking for a nurturing staff that will help your child be both emotionally well-adjusted and grow academically.

The owners(Ms Katie) administrative behavior is deeply erratic and cruel. Our daughter attended…read morethis school for 1.5 years. Following a simple, question regarding a late fee and a request to turn off AutoPay, she completely flew off the handle. Rather than engaging in a professional conversation, she chose to abruptly expel our 4-year-old daughter on the spot(even though my daughter was expected to graduate in just 2 months) and left our conversation. She later sent an email giving us 2 weeks of transition time. Me and my wife went in person after receiving the email to request re-consideration to avoid disrupting our daughter's routine and said we will agree with whatever terms Ms. Katie wants us to follow. She treated us like we're not even worth a conversation. Because of her toxic behavior, we decided to end it right the same day. Because of the owner's inability to manage a basic business conversation, our innocent daughter is now forced to miss her pre-K graduation party on June 13th, for which she had spent weeks proudly practicing her songs and dances. The teacher churn was extreme. My daughter had 5 different main teachers in the last 1.5 year (Ms. Su, Ms. Ar, Ms. Ad, Ms Sh, and now Ms. Ju). The school was run like a mess after the talented Director Ms. Ar was fired for no reason. Ms. Sh had 40 years of experience in the field and she was fired after 3 months due to internal politics. We decided to unenroll our daughter twice, first time Ms. Sh requested dearly to continue but she was fired after a month. We decided to unenroll again after Ms. Sh was fired but Ms. Katie requested so much to keep us enrolled and promised direct care and attention to our daughter. After all this, she's the one to terminate our enrollment over a minor conversation. As parents, we trust schools to care for our children's emotional well-being. To abruptly expel a child and strip them of their graduation milestone over a minor administrative disagreement with a parent is unacceptable. If you look for stability, emotional maturity, and a safe environment for your child, please look elsewhere.

Choosing this daycare for our toddler was one of the best decisions we made as parents. The love,…read morecare, patience, learning, and joy our toddler received will always stay with our kid and with us. Lakshmi and her team created a safe, happy, and exciting second home where every child is treated with warmth and genuine affection. From peaceful naps and yummy food to creative activities, celebrations, and endless encouragement, every single day felt special and meaningful. What truly stood out was the thought, effort, and passion put into making childhood magical. From Indian festivals, Halloween, pyjama parties, science experiments, yoga, dance, field trips, bubble parties; every moment became a cherished memory for our family. We always had complete peace of mind knowing our kid was in loving and capable hands.

We couldn't be more grateful for the love, care, and learning our child received here. Every…read moreteacher is so warm, patient, and genuinely invested in the kids' growth. Each morning begins with cheerful greetings and ends with happy stories -- it's clear how much effort and heart go into everything they do. What truly sets this daycare apart is the variety and quality of activities. From creative art and dance to public speaking sessions for even 2-year-olds -- they're teaching confidence, curiosity, and expression in such a fun, age-appropriate way. None of the other daycares we looked at offered so much hands-on learning and engagement. The Director - Ms. Lakshmi deserves special appreciation for building such an amazing environment -- well-organized, nurturing, and full of thoughtful programs that make learning joyful. We've seen our child grow in ways we couldn't have imagined -- more confident, social, and eager to learn every day. Truly the best start we could have hoped for. Highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a place filled with love, creativity, and purpose.

Excellent Preschool! Ms. Gina and her team work wonderfully with the kids, they are very caring and…read morepatient with children. They have a great educational program for kids. All summer long, they had each day planned with a different theme to keep the kids interesting. We recently moved from Europe and choosing this school for our son was a great decision because teachers in a great way enabled our son to adapt to a new environment and learn English. He enjoyed this preschool as well as we. He is now at TK. We miss you. We wish you all the best!

My son went here for about a year - nothing but great things to say about the school and the…read moreteachers. He enjoyed his time here SO much and the teachers were always kind and helpful. The classroom is well contained and controlled by the teachers while the kids are still able to enjoy themselves.

After researching a lot of daycares in the South Bay, Santa Clara Montessori was our top choice,…read moreand it has truly become our son's home away from home. He started at 21 months old and recently transitioned to the Thomas Road location as he turns 3. Incredible Teachers: Ms. Katie, Ms. Cho, Ms. Choi, Ms. Lim, Ms. Tessa, and Ms. Allison create a remarkably safe and nurturing environment. Ms. Katie brings decades of Montessori experience to the structured setup. Ms. Cho warmly welcomes the kids every morning, and Ms. Katie personally sees them off on most evenings with individual feedback for the parents. Great Communication: They use a fantastic mobile app for easy check-ins, payments, and school updates. Best of all, they sent pictures and videos of our toddler throughout the day getting those updates at work and seeing him grow was such a dopamine hit! Life Skills & Activities: They actively help with potty training, self-feeding, and learning to put on shoes etc. They also host great activities like yoga, pumpkin patch outings, summer camps, teachers appreciation day and Mother's Day celebrations. Structured day: Ms Katie has created a toddler curriculum, they have designated nap-time, play time and a lot of Montessori toys to keep the children engaged. Food & Care: They provide food but allow home-packed lunches. Our toddler was a fussy eater, and Ms. Cho was incredibly helpful in working with him on this. We couldn't be happier with our decision. The recent transition to their Thomas Road location was seamless (and honestly deserves its own 5-star review).

My child did NOT attend this school…read more I just wanted to share about the disappointing tour I experienced. The owner (Katie) was extremely rude- she never even acknowledged my daughter. She scoffed/chuckled at me multiple times because I was asking her questions that were answered in the forms she emailed to me. I'm so sorry that I do not have the ability to remember every little detail about every school that I am touring. The school is also VERY old. Would never recommend this place.

Our son was at HeadsUp for about a year, starting when he was around one. We had a great experience…read more-- the teachers are caring, patient, and very attentive. The class had an amazing teacher-to-student ratio (about 1:2), which made us feel really comfortable. He learned so many practical things there, like using spoons and forks, cleaning up toys, and other everyday skills. The school also hosts fun monthly events that our family really enjoyed. We moved to another daycare when he turned two so he could learn Chinese, but we still have a lot of appreciation for HeadsUp. They even keep inviting us to their events, which shows how much they care. We truly feel the teachers liked our son and treated him so well. Highly recommend!

Our oldest has been attending for 3.5 years - since the infant/toddler class. He's grown from being…read morea super shy covid baby to now being a confident leader in the preschool class. He's excited every month to see how Teacher Tarcito will change the jobs and themes around the classroom. The preschool (especially Rona!) does a fantastic job with adding in visits from firefighters and police, pumpkin decorating contests, special celebrations like "international alpaca day", etc. He comes home with so much to share about his day every day and we're regularly surprised by random fun facts and science or history tidbits that he brings up that he learned from Teacher Tarcito. We love that the small size of the program means lots of personalized attention and back when he was super shy meant that school wasn't overwhelming. HeadsUp is a very special place. Our youngest has been at Headsup for about 3 months now, in the infant toddler room. And with teacher turnover the way it is at most daycare centers, how special that our youngest gets to have two of the same teachers that his big brother had! We know he's well taken care of and loved. He'll bang on the front door in the morning if we're taking too long to leave because he wants to get to school!

We've had an amazing experience sending our toddler to Santa Clara Sunshine Daycare…read more Our child is nurtured, well cared for, and learns so much from her peers and teachers through engaging games, activities, and daily interactions. One experience that stands out was when they brought in a dentist to teach the children about brushing their teeth and oral hygiene. They even organized activities around the topic, and ever since, our child has been much more enthusiastic about brushing her teeth at home. We receive regular photos and updates via WhatsApp, along with plenty of arts and crafts that showcase what the children are learning and creating. The facilities are also top notch, with plenty of toys and play areas both inside and outside in the shaded backyard and front lawn. The staff are attentive, communicative, and genuinely caring. This is one of the most professionally run daycares I've come across, and I would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a positive, nurturing environment that supports their child's growth and well-being.

My daughter has been with this daycare for 3 years. That says a lot about how much we love and…read moretrust them. Their entire team has always gone above and beyond to make sure that my child is comfortable, safe and happy with them. Thank you for all the awesome activities that you arrange for the kids and putting in so much efforts to make sure that their curious minds thrive and for making learning so much fun for them. Special mention : Really appreciate you guys for arranging the live caterpillar kit for the kids to witness them metamorphosize into beautiful butterflies.

Exceptional care and a wonderful environment for kids! Our…read moredaughter absolutely loves going to Stepping Stone World Preschool! The teachers are incredibly friendly and treat the children more like family members than just students. The days are so well-organized with a great variety of structured and timely activities, including circle time, dancing, yoga, arts and crafts, and plenty of engaging sensory play. Plus, the play area is a huge hit--our daughter looks forward to playing there every day! A very special thanks to Miss Lavanya, who has formed such a beautiful bond with our daughter. My daughter talks about Miss Lavanya all the time at home in the evenings and on weekends, which speaks volumes about the warmth, care, and genuine connection she offers. We also want to thank Miss Manisha for her fantastic management--everything is always so well-planned, structured, and seamlessly organized. We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our child here. Highly recommended to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and enriching environment!

Stepping Stone is a great preschool! My son joined the school at age 3 and studied here for a year…read more The classes are full of activities, learning and growth of the child. The teachers are great. My son loves Ms Hema. Definitely recommend this preschool for kids

As a mother who even opened her own daycare because I struggled to trust anywhere else, I was very…read morecareful about choosing a preschool for my daughter. When the time was right, I found Champions Preschool with Nicole and her amazing team -- and I couldn't be happier! My daughter has loved it since day one, even though she's naturally shy and was having a hard time with bathroom transitions. Nicole and her staff went above and beyond to support her, making the adjustment smooth and stress-free. The program is wonderful -- their lessons are creative, their presentations are adorable, and their communication with parents is outstanding. If your little one is between 3 and 4, I wholeheartedly recommend the Champions Preschool program!

The team at Champions Orchard Preschool are passionate and supportive in providing an excellent…read morestart to our twin boys' educational journey. Ms. Nicole does a phenomenal job running the center and the constant communication via texts, pictures and in-person updates are very appreciated. The activities, programs and special events (magician, puppet show, bubble show, cooking classes, etc.) are fun, engaging and well-planned. We were very happy with our decision to transition our boys from a smaller preschool/daycare center to Orchard Preschool, which really set them up for a successful start to TK at Orchard. Ms. Nicole & the teachers not only well prepared our kids, but they also felt comfortable & familiar with the Orchard campus and already started with many friends in the TK/Kinder classes. The kindness, joy, patience, love and care for the little students really shine through in creating a safe, fun, flourishing and educational environment here at Champions Orchard Preschool.

Our son has been at Tulip Kids Academy for almost two years now. He started in the infant class,…read moremoved up to the junior preschool class, and is now in the preschool class. We've had a wonderful experience throughout this time. He has transformed from a shy little one who was nervous around new people into a confident, outgoing and talkative toddler. The teachers are incredibly warm, affectionate, patient, and genuinely passionate about helping the kids learn and grow. Every day is filled with fun, age-appropriate, and engaging activities that keep the children excited about learning. I also really appreciate the values they instill in the kids . They learn to play well together, take turns, and wait patiently for their turn. This strong focus on social development helps the children build friendships easily and interact kindly with one another. The staff also goes above and beyond in celebrating holidays and festivals, making each occasion special and memorable for the kids. When we were first touring daycares, what stood out most to us about Tulip was how warm, knowledgeable, and hands-on the director, Ms. Nikki, was. She knew every child by name, how their day had gone, and seemed to have a deep understanding of each one's unique needs. We also loved how the school helped make the transition to daycare smooth by allowing parents to accompany their child for the first few days. This thoughtful approach really put our minds at ease. The classrooms are clean, bright, and spacious, and the shaded outdoor play area is perfectly designed for all the different age groups. I especially appreciate that the infants have their own dedicated play area. The school also provides detailed daily updates through Procare, so we always know what our son ate, how long he napped, and how much he enjoyed his activities. The meals they serve are nutritious, wholesome, and include a nice variety of cuisines. I'd like to give a special shoutout to Ms. Jenny (from the infant class) for doing a phenomenal job connecting with the little ones, engaging them in creative ways, and offering us valuable feedback on how to support their development at home. I'm also very grateful to Ms. Gina (from the preschool class) for caring so deeply about each child's growth and taking a personalized approach to help them learn and strengthen any skills they may need extra support with. She provides detailed feedback every day and designs thoughtful, engaging activities to encourage learning and development. Their passion for their work truly shines through. We feel so lucky to have found Tulip Kids Academy and can't recommend it highly enough!

My son started his first day today, slowly transitioning to grow comfortable with the environment…read moreand schedule. I was invited to spend a couple hours this morning onsite during this process. I love the attention to detail regarding the safety/security of entering/leaving the building. The facility is clean, spacious, and felt like a home away from home. I can tell my son was immediately at ease and engaged to discover/explore both the indoor/outdoor play area. It makes me nostalgic of my memories attending daycare/preschool growing up. The school director, teachers, and staff have been nothing short of amazing and full of warmth. It is unquestionable that they operate with passion and all have extensive experience and a deep understanding in this space. They have been helpful answering questions and communicating the procedure in how they operate from day one. I am really looking forward to how my son develops here. There will be a lot of "firsts" within the walls of Santa Clara's TKA; first steps, first words, and first school best friends. All the kids were so nice and sweet to my son, we feel lucky to be a part of this cohort.

My daughter attended Ally's daycare from 18 months to 3 years old, and we feel so lucky to have…read morefound this place. If it weren't for the need to move her on to preschool, we would happily let her stay here forever! This may not be the newest or fanciest daycare in the neighborhood, but it is always very clean, organized, and well run. The sick policy is also more flexible compared to chain daycares, where even minor symptoms can mean at least 24 hours at home. Surprisingly, during these two years my daughter has been sick fewer than five times. Both teachers, Nicole and Sandy, are absolutely fantastic. Sandy is incredibly caring and patient--she comforts the little ones by holding them, feeding them when needed, and soothing them to sleep during naps. Thanks to her, my daughter only cried for about 10 minutes on her very first morning, and after that she was happy to come every single day. Nicole is a wonderful educator--always energetic and engaging. My daughter has learned so much here, from Chinese and English colors, shapes, animals, and numbers, to singing many songs in both languages. When we went on preschool tours, one admissions officer even joked that she already knows enough to start kindergarten! Ally also goes above and beyond with communication. Each Sunday we receive the weekly lunch menu, and every day we get photos of meals and many snapshots of daily activities. Breakfast and dinner are also available if needed. At pickup time, parents receive a detailed daily report on paper, which we really appreciate. Overall, we couldn't recommend Ally's daycare more highly. It truly is a hidden gem in the area, and we feel so grateful for the care, love, and learning our daughter has experienced here.

My little girl had been here for 1.5 years until she went to a preschool. This daycare is really…read moreamazing, teachers are full of love and energy, and they handle everything like meals, activities, and learning so well, parents can just relax. Every night before bed, my kid asks me if she's going to daycare tomorrow. If I say yes, she feels reassured and falls asleep easily.