You get what you pay for at this school. Top teaching, sincere compassion and a fantastic…read morerelationship between parents and the school. Cabrillo Unified should be run the same way; especially considering they have wealthy parents that send their kids to school there and demand so much from teachers and the administration..

LOVE LOVE LOVE Sea Crest School. On kid two ... quality instruction, enrichment like music,…read moretheatre, highly recommend. Our don is soooo happy.

I'm a former Woo Kid who went to Wilkinson School aka "Woo School" from 2005-2008, and Woo School…read moreisn't good, it's great!! I loved all the extra curricular stuff they have from egg drop, to the Intensive Studies Trip, Woo School is truly Amazing, and Mr. Edward "Woo" Wilkinson is amazing too!!

Our children go to Wilkinson and they are thriving. Best…read moreteachers, beautiful view on the ocean, and even though the school is cozy, there are so many outdoor experiences (hikes, beach walks) and they work and perform (all kids do) on 2 fabulous school performances a year: a winter concert and a musical.

Our 3yo son absolutely LOVES the Kaimana school and his teachers. The setting is truly idyllic…read moreeven in inclement weather (which is rare). When we first toured it was magical walking along the trails and stopping under the canopies of trees to read, draw, explore and the program is thoughtfully prepared with learning stations and developmental opportunities. Our son runs to school every day and esp on rainy days when he gets to jump in muddy puddles. So grateful to have such an amazing preschool for our little one.

I truly cannot say enough good things about Montara Kaimana School. My daughter absolutely loves…read moreit! The teachers, Pamela and Hannah, are thoughtful, kind and basically magical. They make all of us (kids and parents) feel seen and heard, and they really make the kids feel special. Communication is huge for me, and from the moment I reached out to Pamela, she has been quickly responsive, communicative, and always takes the time to answer questions. Nature school provides so many wonderful outside of the box learning opportunities (for the kids, but also for me!). They learn through play and observation and teamwork, and in the 5 months my daughter has attended, I've noticed her communication about feelings and body awareness has really improved, as well as her problem solving skills. I was certainly a little nervous to send my daughter out in the rain, but I have to say, the rainy days have truly been her favorite school days! The kids LOVE to play in the mud! My toddler likes to hang out and play too! It really is true what they say; if you are properly clothed the weather doesn't seem so bad. The pick up/drop off location is breathtakingly beautiful and I feel pretty grateful that I get to experience it alongside my kids. And the best part for me? The teachers send a weekly report, complete with pictures, about what they all did throughout the week. They include the songs they sang, the mindfulness activities, quotes from the kids, the books they read, etc. I look forward to it every week. I hope that I can encourage more families to try it out, because this school is a blessing.

I've spent a large amount of my career being trained & paid to assess Preschool Environments with…read morethe ECERS, DRDP & NAEYC Accreditation standards. So naturally, when it came to finding a preschool for my daughter when we moved to HMB, I was very particular in what I was looking for. I visited a few preschools in the area that made me shudder. I visited some that were pretty decent. But CCP-HMB Preschool was by far above the rest in meeting my standards. There are things that I still wish were different- i.e. the lack of grass/garden/nature outdoors but I think this school does what they can to make up for the mostly asphalt playground. Highlights that made me enroll my daughter: Small classroom ratios*interactive teachers*efforts made to do regular field trips to the library, downtown, feed & fuel, etc* Music class with John* Ample supervision with bathrooms & classrooms close to each other* lots of art & math supplies * professionalism of the greater CCP organization* Efforts made to have bilingual staff* an understanding of and efforts made to implement the ECERS/DRDP & NAEYC Accreditation standards.

My daughter is a preschooler here and has really enjoyed her teachers and new friends…read more I really needed fulltime care for her and it was great to know that they accepted 2.5year olds and were going to help me potty train her too. That was such a relief to me as I wasn't going to force my daughter to be diaper-free before she was ready... but at the same time, I needed her to go to preschool. I was surprised at how much they do for the children. It wasn't immediately known to me all the activities that the kids do during the day. They do many art projects, zoophonics, healthy habits, yoga, walks around town, trips to the library etc. Wish I'd known this before, it would have made the selection a no-brainer. The teachers are very nurturing and caring. My daughter just loves her school and I'm very happy she's there and that they do a wonderful job. The peace of mind this gives me makes all the difference.

Both my siblings, one year apart, have been mentioning that a specific teacher has been going out…read moreof his way to treat them and most boys in their classes badly for the past two years. Both my siblings had this teacher for 4th grade and the youngest one has informed me that, to add the cherry on top of two years of constant unprofessionalism and disrespect, he tossed her report card to the floor and told her to pick it up in front of the rest of the class. This is after constantly leaving her out of things, going out of his way to ignore her, and this was similar behavior given to my younger brother last year when he was in this man's class. I don't want to fully point fingers, but the fact that he is an older white male picking on latinx children and other students of similar and very different backgrounds, while heavily favoring female students from what not only my siblings told me but their friends as well, is severely concerning.

Highlands lives off the reputation as historically being one of the better schools in the San Mateo…read more/ Foster City district. In my experience; however, I'd say it's a school in decline. Highlands has a basic California-wide standard approach to teaching, one that would work in non-tech cities like Fresno or Modesto. Because of its location, a large number of its kids come from silicon valley families and have higher expectations for learning than just a standard California education. Unfortunately this school does not adequately cater its teaching to meet the needs of this large demographic as the elite schools in the mid peninsula do (Fox, Baywood, etc). The typical classroom at highlands consists of 2 large groups of kids with different skill sets. One group is of advanced learners and the other is of those who perform "below basic standards". There really aren't many kids who have skills in the middle. The school's main principal to teaching is to "ensure all students learn the essential set of skills needed for basic life" and that "no kid is left behind". In each class, all kids are taught the same level of math. Given the class's wide disparity in aptitude levels, this means that math is taught at a lower level and at a slower pace (one thats catered for the slower learners). Advanced kids are not challenged in class and their potential is not realized. Many of the advanced learners, (especially the boys), tend to become distractions in class, tune out of the lessons, or have low self esteem because they 'can't focus'. This is all due to their lack of stimulation to the unchallenging curricula being taught them. I'll also mention that there's a significant bullying issue in the school (especially at the 3rd - 5th grade levels). The teachers and administration have never directly addressed it and, in many times, choose to ignore it. My kid has witnessed this many times first hand and I have friends who have pulled their kids out of Highlands and into private institutions primarily to get them away from the relentless bullying that they were experiencing. The last thing I'll mention is that the school is pretty run down as it was built sometime in the 50's or 60's and hasn't been kept up much since. It is also populated over its initial capacity. The capacity issue isn't from local kids, but from the kids bussed in from a lower-income north of downtown neighborhood (a legacy of the 1960's inner city bussing regulations). To handle this extra capacity, there are 2 'temp structures' that have been used for years as 'permanent' classrooms. If you are a parent that lives in the footprint of this school and have the means to put your kid in a private school, I'd recommend that you strongly consider that option. A common theme I've noticed is that many parents put their kids through private school up until 8th grade and then send them to Aragon for high school (Borel, the middle school, doesn't have a great reputation either).

All three of our kids have attended CCP in Montara. Our youngest is in third grade, our oldest is…read morenow a freshman in college. CCP's staff are great with the kids, and sensitive to the needs of parents. The social environment is excellent. You also can't beat the location. CCP is located on the school grounds, which makes it easy for the kids to get between the center and class, and it's especially convenient for families with kids in multiple grades.

My 5yo just spent his last day at CCP Montara preschool, and we both cried when I picked him up…read morethis afternoon. He was only there for a few months, two days a week, but we grew to love the staff, and I know the staff loved him, genuinely. It is a caring and peaceful place. The teachers are sweet and enthusiastic about their work. The children get lots of outdoor play and indoor art projects. There's cooking and sharing, reading and shapes and dress-up. There are blocks and a play kitchen, all kinds of things to engage the young mind and encourage imagination and social play. The classroom is clean and well organized. You can't beat the location. I was able to send the 5yo to the CCP preschool while my older son attended 2nd grade at Farallone View. Drop-off and pick-up was so easy because I only had to make one stop! I'm just sorry we weren't able to attend CCP for longer.

Both my children are currently attending Picasso, and I can honestly say I have never met a more…read morededicated group of caring, engaged teachers. The program is nicely balanced, which has been great for my kids, with free play time and more structured activities. The kids really enjoy each other, and their teachers, and they are taught to be compassionate and kind. This clearly comes directly from the consistent patient guidance from each teacher. I can't say enough about how great this school has been for my kids and for our family! We love Picasso!

I have two kids at Picasso, a Tigger (the 3 year old class) and a Kinderoo (the 5 year old…read morekindergarten class). The staff is fantastic across the board, which is of course the most important thing. We just had some friends transfer their child to Picasso from one of the other local highly acclaimed preschools and they are blown away by how great the teachers and kids are at Picasso. All the kids get along, there is no fighting, the kids are polite, etc. I have literally spent hundred of hours there over the last few years and am amazed at the kids at Picasso. This is not a coincidence - the kids are great because the direction, care, and instruction they are receiving is top notch. On a superficial note, I agree with the other reviewer that the facility itself could use some cosmetic upgrades, but the location is hard to beat - the children get to play outside with a view up and down the entire San Mateo coast. I would suggest that if you want to check out Picasso you bring your child there for a few hour trial run and see how they do. Having spent plenty of time on the playground watching kids play I can confirm that the teachers are not helicopter teachers out there because they don't have to be - the kids are well behaved and fantastic - now if I could just get my kids to be as well behaved at home : ). As a side note, Picasso is a feeder school for many of the top private schools in the area should you want to continue in private school for primary school. I know that both Seacrest on the coast, and Notre Dame in Belmont find Picasso kids to be well prepared.

Weird place to see school ratings honestly…read more Wanted to point out that for the 2022 Fall season, we are having a very good experience at Cunha. Specifically the principle Mr. Clinton is killing it. Communications are effective and clear, there is obvious attention to keeping the school clean and taking pride in the grounds. Our counselor, Janice Lee is easy to reach, accommodated our daughters needs, and all of the teachers clearly care about kids education. Also, kids are a nightmare at this age and we see an appearance of curbing the bullying that is common in middle school. We're happy we stuck with the public school system. Woot!

Our sons had their soccer games @ M. Cunha Int. The turf field is well kept. They have a snack bar…read moreand rest rooms available. However, when several games are going on @ the same time, parking is limited. Due to the small parking lot.