My daughter attended Blackhawk Montessori from February 2025 - August 2025. We had to choose a…read moreschool quickly due to a short-notice move, and I appreciated that this school was quieter than others we toured (my daughter was sensitive to loud noise) and that it was close to our rental. During the first month, the directors consistently told us at drop-off that she was doing well. However, about a month in, we received a note in her backpack from a classroom teacher indicating that she had been struggling with distraction and listening since the beginning. I wish we had been given more honest and timely feedback from the start from the directors, as that mismatch felt misleading. At a formal parent-teacher conference two months in, we were encouraged to have her assessed for support through SRVUSD, as they felt she wouldn't be successful in an academic environment without extra help. We took this seriously and ultimately enrolled her in TK in our school district starting August 2025, where she underwent a full 60-day assessment. The results showed no learning concerns, and her TK teachers report that she's doing very well and is easily redirected when distracted. We had similar positive feedback from the after-school childcare team. After this experience, I spoke with three other moms that were in my daughter's Blackhawk Montessori classroom and learned their children had also received feedback around concerns with focus, excessive talking, or other similar behaviors. I think the school has expectations that may not align with typical child development, which can lead to excessive negative attention. That said, there were aspects I appreciated: - I liked Ms. Tania, one of the two main teachers in my daughter's pre-K classroom. She seemed balanced and firm, while also kind. My daughter liked her. - The school offered several paid enrichment programs (gymnastics, singing, soccer, dance, etc.), which my daughter consistently looked forward to. - As a full-time working single mom, I appreciated the longer care hours offered. There were also significant concerns: - The concerns with transparency and unrealistic expectations/negative attention noted earlier in the review. - My daughter reported that the other main pre-K teacher was "mean," especially toward the end of her time there when that teacher ran the smaller second summer session. Even nearly five months after leaving Blackhawk Montessori, my daughter still mentions that teacher and says she never wants to return, which is upsetting. - In retrospect, the six-hour school day (before childcare) was too long for her. She's done much better with the 3.5-hour school days that SRVUSD offers for TK/K kids. Overall, I've learned that my child does best in a warmer, more teacher-led environment. While Blackhawk Montessori had some positives, it was not a good fit for her, and she has done significantly better in both the schools she attended before and after her time here.

My family had a great experience at BHM. We had two children enrolled, one in the toddler class and…read moreone in Pre-K. The Montessori approach at this school is nicely implemented, with a good balance of structure and play integrated throughout the day. There is a strong academic foundation while still allowing children the freedom to explore their creativity, build independence, and develop a genuine love of learning. The directors, teachers and staff are attentive and highly invested in each child's growth and development. In addition to academics, BHM offers an impressive variety of extracurricular opportunities, including sports, dance, art (and many more), which enrich the overall experience. Their curriculum also does a wonderful job fostering multicultural awareness which we really appreciated. In addition, the facilities and play spaces were consistently clean, well maintained and organized, which gave us great peace of mind every day. We saw tremendous growth in both of our children in the time they spent at BHM. They felt happy, supported and excited to learn every day. We would highly recommend BHM to any family looking for a well-rounded Montessori program.

My kids attended TOL from the ages 2-5. My kids always looked forward to arriving at school in the…read moremorning. The teachers are very organized and prepared with their lesson plans. They would take pictures so we could see what activities they did in class. We have so many core memories, and even have made life long friendships. I highly recommend TOL if you're looking for a preschool!

I cannot say enough things about this school. I am probably…read morethe most over protective, worrier of a mom you have met. To the point that, I wasn't sure if I was going to send my daughter to pre-school before Kindergarten. That was until I learned about Tree of Life and met the owner Kelley, If you are looking for a place where you feel comfortable and happy every day to send your child to school, this is the school for you. This was my daughter's first experience being away from me and after only one day going School she fell in love with it. My daughter woke up every morning excited to go to school and sad to leave. She would count down the days when school was closed and ask me to wake her up early when the break was over. While my daughter quickly learned how to spell her name and read, in my opinion, what I appreciated the most was the life skills she gained. My daughter was taught kindness, honesty, giving back to the less fortunate and how important it is to respect all cultures and people. The owner Kelley is truly a gift. She has created a family dynamic on campus that is felt in every class. She is present on campus, connected with all parents and students and she staffs her school with the most amazing group of educators that truly love your children as their own. I feel extremely grateful and blessed to have gotten the opportunity to send my daughter to Tree of Life. It has set my daughter up for success for the rest of her life.

My daughter started school in the summer of 2024 and she could not be happier. All of the teachers…read morehere are caring, nurturing, and very happy to be working with kids. Her TK teacher, Ms. Swarnali, has really created an environment geared towards fostering a joy of learning. The kids do science experiments, arts, writing, reading and so much more. My daughter is leaps above other kids her age due to her TK with Ms. Swarnali!

I started my daughter in Preschool at Harper at 3.5. She had not been to school before, and I was…read moresuper nervous about this transition for her. She started with Ms Mamta, who was amazing with the transition. She was so patient and accommodating to all of her big feelings. She very quickly started loving school. She is currently in Ms Swarnali's class, and she has truly blossomed, she is truly exceptional! From the very beginning, Ms. Swarnali has created a warm, nurturing environment where she has felt safe, encouraged, and excited to learn. Ms. Swarnali consistently uses positive reinforcement to guide and motivate her students. Her approach has helped my daughter grow not only academically, but also emotionally. I've seen tremendous improvements in her confidence and the way she interacts with others -- changes that I credit directly to Ms. Swarnali's support and teaching style. It is clear that Ms. Swarnali is deeply committed to the well-being and development of her students. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had her as part of my daughters early learning journey.

Ms. Mona is one of the most dedicated teachers I've ever met. She has years of experience and…read morewisdom. She is truly invested in each child's growth, development and success. I have sent all three of my children to her over the years and we strongly recommend her school to anyone who is looking for a high quality academic program balanced with a nurturing and loving social emotional environment. Her preschoolers are well prepared for elementary school and are often doing kg/1st level work before they've even graduated preschool. She helped developed excellent foundations for all of my children before elementary school with an emphasis on manners and respect. Her program is reasonably priced as well.

We feel so lucky to have found Tassajara Montessori for our son and even more grateful that he's…read morehad Ms. Mona as his teacher. She's one of those rare teachers who truly puts her heart into everything she does. You can feel her passion and patience in the way she connects with each child. Our son has truly flourished in her class. He has grown not just academically, but also in confidence, independence, and how he interacts with others. Ms. Mona has this amazing way of nurturing each child's strengths while gently helping them grow in areas they need. She consistently reinforces good manners, kindness, and social awareness in such a natural, meaningful way. The values and life skills she's taught our son have laid a strong foundation that will stay with him for years to come. She's had such a lasting impact on our son. We can't wait to send our younger one to her and see him thrive the same way. We HIGHLY recommend her school to any parent looking for a thoughtful, empowering start to their child's educational journey.

This preschool is truly wonderful! The staff is caring, the environment is welcoming, and overall…read moreit's been a great experience. Highly recommend!

My son started at LGA a few months ago at 9 months old and he adjusted so quickly and loves it…read morethere! After having some trouble getting started at another daycare, Ms. Makenzy made him feel so comfortable from day 1, and all the teachers have been wonderful. They are always doing fun activities and we love that they get to spend plenty of time in their very nice outdoor space. We receive many updates and photos throughout the day that are fun to see. We are so happy to have found LGA and would recommend it to anyone!

TLC is a nurturing learning environment. All of the teachers are outstanding, you can truly tell…read morethat they care for the kids and want them to learn and be happy. Their curriculum is very well-rounded and my daughter loves coming here every day. There is a good mix of social, emotional learning, academics, art and physical activity in a very fun and thoughtful curriculum. The front desk ladies are always helpful and polite - both of my kids love Miss Kristi, Miss Lynn, and Miss Vicki. We are so thankful for our TLC family!

I can't believe these reviews. It is the best quality place and the owners take amazing care of the…read morestaff and children. My son went there for two years and graduated from TLC. THe owners, the staff are absolutely intentional and are so sharp with the children. They have cameras, they take pride in maintaining the facility. It's beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone needing a nice safe fabulous preschool.

As a native Spanish-speaking family, finding this Spanish immersion program has been an incredible…read moreblessing. It provides the perfect environment for our child to develop strong academic Spanish while seamlessly building the English skills needed for TK/kindergarten. The communication with families is outstanding, creating a beautiful bridge between home and school. It is a nurturing, safe, high-quality program that values bilingualism as a superpower! Special thanks and recognition to Ms. Yesenia, Ms. Gelay, Ms. Alma, Ms. Rica, Ms. Maria & Ms. Stacy. They all do a wonderful work!!

My son attended Dayspring from age 2 to 4 1/2 years old and it was one of the best decisions I…read morehave ever made. Aside from having the most flexible schedule choices compared to other local preschools, they have the best teachers. My son moved from room 1 up to room 3 during his time there. ALL of the teachers were attentive, caring, communicative, and loving. The administrators were also so very friendly and welcoming. My son loved Dayspring so much, it was hard to get him to leave at the end of each day. :) We will surely miss Dayspring, as they became like family. I recommend this preschool to any parent looking for their child age 2-5.

We have been very happy with our child's first year at this Montessori school. She has learned so…read moremuch and has grown both academically and socially. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed and provides a strong foundation. One of our favorite things is seeing all of the beautiful artwork she brings home. The teachers are kind, attentive, and truly care about each child's development and well-being. We would recommend this Montessori school to any family looking for a nurturing environment with a strong educational program.

Our family has been part of this Montessori school for the past three years. Our son started here…read morethree years ago, and our daughter joined a year ago. From day one, we have felt welcomed and supported. The teachers create a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn, grow, and become confident and independent. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact this school has had on our children and highly recommend it to other families.

I absolutely love working at Primrose School of Danville! Being a preschool teacher here is so…read moremuch more than just a job to me. It's something I genuinely love and feel so grateful to be a part of. I've had the opportunity to build such a personal relationship with each of my students, and every single child holds a special place in my heart. Watching them learn, grow, laugh, overcome challenges, and discover new things is truly one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. I love getting to know each child's unique personality, interests, and little quirks, and I feel so lucky to be someone they can trust, learn from, and feel safe with. I truly love each and every one of my students so much, and I'm grateful every day that I get to be part of their early years. Primrose School of Danville has created such a special community, and I couldn't be happier to call this place my school.

My child has been enrolled here since they were 6 weeks old. From our very first visit and tour of…read morethe school, we were impressed by both the staff and the facility. Everyone--from the owners and teachers to the chef--is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely caring. The school is clean, organized, and provides a high-quality learning environment. The amount of learning that takes place here is truly impressive. My toddler regularly comes home with new words, sign language skills, and other developmental milestones they have learned at school. I was surprised to read some of the negative reviews posted here. Based on their timing and content, they do not reflect our experience. Having seen several staff members come and go during the time our child has been enrolled, I believe these reviews should be considered in that context. Our experience with the school has consistently been positive, professional, and supportive. Take a tour and see for yourself. There is no other place where I would feel as comfortable sending my child. This is a school my child is genuinely excited to attend each morning, and that speaks volumes to us as parents.

Young Learners Academy has literally become part of our family! I truly could not imagine having…read moredone this phase of parenthood without the love, support, guidance and support of YLA. This preschool feels like home as soon as you walk in the door with the friendly staff and a warm environment. My 2 year old actually begged me to put her in the full day program so she could hang out with her friends and teachers more! I TELL ALL MY FRIENDS TO JOIN YLA because it gave me my life back as a working Mom knowing my kids were in the perfect hands at YLA! We had my 5 year old daughter go through the program as soon as they opened and now my 3 year old has been there for two years and I will be SO sad the day she is too old to go!! Miss Amy, Miss Kayla and Miss Kelsey are 10/10!!

We absolutely LOVE YLA! We found YLA in January of 2023…read more Our daughter joined Ms Amy's pre- k class midway through the school year and was welcomed into this loving community of teachers, children and families. She learned so much and was well prepared to start kindergarten. We then enrolled our 2 year old son and he has loved having Ms Kayla then Ms Kelsey as his teachers over the last 2 years. He comes home singing new songs and speaking new words in Spanish every day. YLA's teachers and staff do a wonderful job of bringing all of the families together to create a beautiful community and a happy place for children to learn and play.