This is a long due review. My son started this daycare when he was 2 and now he is 5, ready for kindergarten!! The school curriculum gets them ready for the kindergarten and has played a crucial role in his early development. The caring and dedicated staff including Ms Gulshan, Ms Michelle, Ms Faith and Ms Aditi have created a nurturing environment that has not only fostered his academic growth but also provided a strong foundation for social skills. I appreciate the daycare's commitment to creating a safe and stimulating space for children to learn and grow. Highly recommended for parents looking for a quality childcare experience. read more

I went to tour at the academy and met with Adidi the director. I was very impressed with the way the place is run, and was on board, sadly the commute is going to take a toll since it will end up being a bit of a drive back and forth but I still wanted to take the time to write this review. My observations were during the tour the place is very nurturing and 'inclusive'. It feels there are many kids that are in different levels and they all get embraced wonderfully ensuring each one reaches their full potential. It didn't feel like any kid was singled out. They also do a good job in mixing the younger children with the older one's during class at times and lunch, just to give kids opportunity to work on social interaction. The school has an amazing spacious playground and they also have updates through their brightwheel app. All and all a quality place to send your kids. I was happy to sign up but if it wasn't for the distance I would have enrolled him yesterday. Thank you Adidi. read more

What a wonderful school! Remember the good old days when you were a kid and schools did arts and crafts, music, outside play and PARACHUTE time. That's what the kids get here! My daughter attended for last 8+ months, she's 2 and now knows how to count to 20+, her colors, can sing over 100 nursery rhymes and does a little dance with each one AND Is potty trained! We get updates and lots photos on the schools app and she seems to having the best of time outside and the playground/ sandbox/ scooter/ watering the plants with her new friends. Highly recommend ECLA. read more

My children have been going to Early Childhood Learning Center for 7 years and everyone there is really good at what they do. When my son went to kindergarten all of his teachers wanted to know where he went to preschool because he was so far ahead of the other children. The principal is wonderful she knows all the children by name and keeps everything so structured but still fun for the kids. My favorite part is how it really feels like a big family/community here. I am very fortunate to have found such an amazing place my kids love and I am confident they are taken care of. I can't speak highly enough about them. read more

Early Childhood Learning Academy - Preschools Near Me - San Jose, California

We chose ECLA as our preschool for both of our kids. We have been a ECLA family for 3 years now. It is not closest preschool to our home but we don't mind driving a few extra miles to take our kids there. Here are some of the top qualities about the school: 1) The teachers are very nice, loving and caring people. You can tell they really care about your kids. 2) The teacher turnover is almost nonexistent so we don't have to worry about our kids having new teachers all the time. 3) The facility is very secured. All the doors are locked at all times. This is one of the top reason we prefer ECLA over some other neighborhood preschools. 4) The school is very clean. We have been with the school since the COVID era. They take cleaning and healthy precautions seriously. 5) They are very flexible and really partner with parents. They are willing to work with my special needs kids, allowing additional support staff to be at school with my kids. I've had numerous individuals from schools/ABA come to observe or work with my children while there and ECLA so graciously accommodated all of my requests. They've also came through for me when I needed a few extra hours of child care on occasion. I'm so grateful! 6) Did I say the staff is amazing? We will miss ECLA when our kids graduate from it. If you are considering preschool, I highly recommend you take a look at ECLA for yourself. read more

Best preschool and daycare center for Cambrian Park/Campbell/Los Gatos My wife and I visited a large number of preschool options in the area when we arrived. ECLA stood out as the best option for our little girl. We are fans of Piaget-based development programs. This time and stage of development is precious, so it's essential to find a school that supports the character, educational, social, and physical growth of your child. So, we are truly grateful for the years Ms. Adidi and her teachers spent educating and enriching our daughter's development of her curious, kind, and smart mind. It is reassuring in so many ways to know your child is learning and in the care of someone who genuinely cherishes her. She made the type of long-term connections with teachers and friends that helped her thrive. I couldn't recommend a preschool any more than I do Early Childhood Learning Academy and Ms. Adidi. read more

This review is long pending. Our experience with ECLA was very short-lived, but it gave enough scars (fortunately, only to mom and dad) to come back and write this review after 7 months. My son was 2 and a half years old, and he was always till that time at home with us and his grandparents. So, I wouldn't say he was a very easy kid to work with, but he is a sweet and mischievous kid. When we reached out to ECLA for preschool, they said they had a vacancy. Upon the first visit, we were not thrilled by the ambiance - it is a very old building and, in general, dark inside, the playground has an old play structure, etc. But we decided to ignore that because of their flexible offering of hours/ days and proximity to our house. (On hindsight, a big mistake, as my son was also saying I don't like it, I don't want to go.) In the first visit, we couldn't meet Ms. Adidi (who gave us the appointment herself and then called back saying she thought she has scheduled us for tomorrow! You might not keep appointments in calendars, but I do.) We scheduled to meet to her again. In this meeting, the lady looks at my son and asks, "How old is he?" I say "2 and a half, " she says, "this is the age they stop looking cute"!! (All kids look super cute at this age. Nobody asked your opinion about how my kid looks.) I ignored her comment at that time. She asks about his behavior, I mentioned that he is a covid baby and has always been at home, during the conversation my son was crying at the background holding my hand tightly because he thought he was at doctor's office. Then she goes on telling me about establishing boundaries and stuff like that and how they follow routine, etc. This was an okay conversation, and we paid the enrollment fee of $200. She gave other forms for completion, which we sent online and paid the first month's fees. On the first day of the school, my son was crying in the morning and was hugging me till he sat in the car ( I decided I shouldn't go to drop. otherwise, he would cry more). His dad dropped him at school, and teachers told dad to leave, but my son was crying so much that they called us in half an hour, and we brought him back home. The next day, I also went along, and teachers asked us to stay outside of the class such that we were visible to him. Son wasn't following any instructions and was just doing his thing. He didn't understand any English at that time. Ms. Adidi tried to speak to him, but he wouldn't look at her. After an hour, she said you could take him back now. But while leaving, she mentions that he needs therapy because he doesn't look in the eyes while speaking (mind you, this was the very first day. She hadn't put any efforts to make him feel comfortable and wanted). On the 3rd day, I couldn't go, but his dad patiently waited outside the classroom for 1 and a half hours. Again, on this day while leaving, she mentions to my husband that he doesn't follow instructions and is difficult to talk to because he never looks at me or comes close to me blah blah. (Again, this is only day 2, and the kid didn't understand any English) My husband lost his cool and mentioned that we would look for another school and refund us our fees if you cannot work with him, which they gleefully agreed immediately. So, one star is only for refunding the fees promptly. I am glad we moved away from ECLA and found a wonderful preschool where my son has been thriving and enjoying for the past 6 months and has taken leaps in speaking and understanding English. Guess who needs therapy (or classes on how to teach kids from various backgrounds and attitudes) now!? At ECLA, they want kids who follow instructions. otherwise, they will be labeled for being themselves! read more

Our son started daycare here last month and it's been such a smooth journey! He absolutely loves ECLA and is looking forward to going every morning. He hasn't cried once, which has been such a relief. He loves his teachers Ms. Gulshan and Ms. Adidi and talks about them at home often, and with a big smile. We love the calm and nurturing energy in the classrooms and you can tell by everything that that the owners have their hearts in the right place. Definitely recommend this place! read more

My daughter loved her preschool and looked forward to going daily. It was perfectly sized for covid and they followed all the covid protocols. It prepared her well socially for kindergarten and they have a theme based curriculum which incorporates art, learning about the world around us, dance and music along with some academics. My kid really blossomed here and enjoyed her time at school everyday. They also have special events and had a fantastic graduation for the 5 year olds heading to kindergarten. Highly recommend Ms. Adidi and the teaching team. read more

Our daughter started ECLA in early 2021- right after the initial waves of the pandemic. So, she had some stranger anxiety since she was at home all the time during the pandemic. Ms. Gulshan was so loving and caring that the preschool transition for our daughter was a breeze. She stayed at ECLA until she started Elementary school and always kept surprising us with new learnings from all the teachers. read more

We have been incredibly happy with ECLA as the preschool for our son. We love the small class sizes and family feel, the balance between learning and play, and are so happy with our child's exceptional academic, social, and emotional growth as a result. He has made many good friends in the last year. Particularly during covid-19, the director Ms. Adidi has been truly flexible, adaptive, and supportive.We know she is doing all she can to keep the children safe while providing a terrific learning environment. read more

Our heartfelt thanks to the ECLA staff for making my daughter feel at home and become the confident little girl that she is. She couldn't have found better care anywhere else and we are really grateful for the kindness warmth and happiness she has found at ECLA. It was the ditto same experience for my son as well who is now thriving in Kindergarten, thanks to the strong foundation he built at ECLA. Can't say enough about how special the teachers are ...Ms Adidi, Ms Gulshan, Ms Michelle. They always give personalized attention to each kid and handle even the strong willed ones with compassion and empathy. They really lead by example thus imparting positive behavioral skills to the children. My kids also learnt a lot at ECLA in all aspects ...reading, writing, art, math, science and more. I would recommend ECLA to anyone in a heart beat! read more

We love this school. My daughter joined when she was a few months shy of 4 after being at home with me for a year due to the pandemic. The one year at home despite an elder sibling and grandparents had taken a toll on my child. I was so worried about her reintroduction into any care setting. But Ecla was just what my child and family needed. They are loving, accommodating lovely teachers who truly get to know your child and make her feel listened to. My daughter blossomed in this setting. She is a confident, affectionate child. I love what this school has done for her. She and I will miss this place so much. Ms michelle, Ms Gulshan and Ms Adidi are fantastic teachers who have found their calling. read more

I chose this school because it has nice playground under the shade with water toys, sand play, gardening and some rides, and very friendly nice teachers. During a tour, one teacher welcomed my son and let him play with other kids. I was surprised it because normally my son is too shy to play without me. And then I got sure that he can do well here. He'd cried for the first month but teachers always tried to make him comfortable to be there. When I pick him up, he always had a lot of fun with friends and says don't want to go home. A director of ECLA is very reliable and professional. I can share any about my son with her. A teacher of a younger class is very creative. My son showed us many incredible works and we love to see them. Another teacher of an older class is very friendly and gives lot of loves to kids. I'm so excited that they introduced a new method to share photos and information through the app. read more

My toddler has been going here for a little over 2 months now and we couldn't be happier. The preschool director and the teachers are friendly and caring. We love that the rooms are bright and spacious with small class size. Daily activities include arts and craft, music and outdoor time and story reading. Every morning my kid is excited to go to school and can't wait to see his friends and teachers. We toured several schools trying to find the right fit and finally found it with ECLA. Thank you for making our kid's first school experience a wonderful one! read more

My son has attended ECLA since it opened in August, 2016. Between my two children, this is the fourth daycare or preschool our family has been a part of and my review is long overdue. My son loves all of his teachers, and you can absolutely tell that they care deeply about all of the children in return. Ample free playtime is provided, including outdoors. Impressively, academics are included as well, and my son, at 3.5, knows all the letters of the alphabet, can write his name and count, and is developing excellent listening, sitting, and social skills. He's also picked up few Spanish and French words as well, enjoys Little Gym time, and is working on his show-and-tell skills. We were so supported through the potty-training phase a year ago, which was so valuable and appreciated. Ms. Adidi puts a great deal of thought and care into her program, and it truly shows. On top of everything else, the tuition is very reasonable, the facility is easy to get to and has ample parking, and the hours are generous, which is a huge asset for me as a working (and occasionally traveling) parent. read more

We've had our son at ECLA since it opened in August 2016, after having him at another school/daycare. I'm so glad we found it! The classrooms are well-stocked, and I've seen a great mix of both academic and free-play/exploration activities. We were looking for a preschool that encourages social skills and learning through play, but that would still prepare him for kindergarten... We have found all of that here. He sings the songs he has learned, brings home art projects, has developed writing and math skills, and has a wonderful enthusiasm for educational activities. My son says he loves going to school (he calls it "my class") and even gets sad on the days he doesn't go! Every morning, "Am I going to school today??"... The first year (August 2016-2017), we sent him three days a week, but increased it to four last August (2017) even though I only work part-time from home, because he was so excited about going and learns so much. He has made many friends and blossomed socially, and is more prepared academically than my older two children were at his age. They are reasonably priced compared to other schools in the area (some we looked at had higher tuition, some lower) and have a variety of schedule options. It is a small center and it has been easy to get to know all of the teachers, who are very calm and caring with children in every interaction I've seen. Even when we've had some behavioral issues (which we've seen at home as well), they are caring but firm with expectations for behavior and addressing conflicts. I am very happy and satisfied with our experience, and we'll be very sad when he moves on to elementary school! read more

This past summer my husband and I made the decision to enroll our child in preschool. I was still on the fence but scheduled a tour at a local Montessori school and had one of the most terrible experiences you could imagine. At first I allowed that experience to shy me away from trying another school but a couple days later I reminded myself that it was in my child's best interest and got on the internet and found Early Childhood Learning Academy. I called ECLA and asked if they could grant me a tour right away. Ms Adidi gave me some info on the phone and accommodated my urgent tour request. Within an hour I was pulling up to the school and nervous I was going to have another negative experience. I WAS WRONG. Ms Adidi calmly answered all 500 hundred of my questions-some were probably stupid since I was inexperienced but she held my hand. By the end of the tour I wanted to enroll my child! It felt like a little extension of home. At the end the children were asking me if V could come back to play. It was too cute. The school: Parking: The school sits on church grounds in a building occupied by one or two more schools which u can see reflected in some of the photos. Behind the school is a small parking lot with three reserved spots for each school for child drop off and pick ups. There is never an issue with parking but you will find ample street parking if needed. The school is not affiliated in any other way with the church and each school has it's own playground. Environment: Fun! The inside of the classrooms look exactly like you'd imagine. On top of everything-they're clean! No idea how these teachers keep the place so clean. There are parties and field trips, too! Education: My child was behind on speech at enrollment and I can understand 95 percent of everything my child says now and we are going on 7 months at ECLA. The vocabulary V has adopted is impressive. The differences and improvement I have seen in V since enrollment is mind blowing. My kid is constantly learning new things and it certainly shows outside of school. Whatever ECLA is doing is working! Parent/Teacher Relationship: The first week or so of school I received texts with updates and pictures of V. It eased my mind knowing she was doing okay and getting to see some of her experiences. The teachers worked with me during transitioning my child into an educational environment. It was not exactly an easy transition but the teachers and I communicated openly about it. If I ever have any questions or concerns the teacher is just a text message away which is a huge piece of mind. I still do receive photos which brightens my day. Communication is always an open door which I appreciate. Student/Teacher Relationship: The teachers really care here. Everyday that I pick up my child the teacher gives me a small run down of their day and answers any questions I may have. V is very comfortable and never shows signs otherwise. I know they care for them and it shows in many ways. It's apparent in each and every kid. Teachers: Every teacher is amazing and brings something to the table. I actually see a little bit of each teacher in my child's learning. There isn't a teacher my kid doesn't like! Tuition: Reasonable. Don't tell Ms Adidi but I'd pay more! If you are considering this school I encourage you to schedule a tour. The most important thing you will see is the happy faces on each kid and how much they love the place. That there tells you everything. read more

My daughter loves to go to ECLA. The school provides a very warm and welcoming environment. My daughter even talks about how she really enjoys her time at preschool. Ms.Gulshan and Ms.Adidi go above and beyond to make kids feel at ease. My daughter had several pee-pee accidents but never once she felt uncomfortable, rather the teachers gave her a hug and said it's ok. This preschool is a second home to my daughter and we absolutely feel lucky to have found it. read more

Ms Adidi and her staff are phenomenal with our son. Adidi is a great communicator with announcements for the school, or just one on one items. They have also set up a very safe environment during COVID-19 times. The classrooms are well set up and kept, and the kids are constantly doing art projects and other learning games. The playground is great because it's shaded on one side, so they can get out of the sun. We have really enjoyed our time with ECLA and are sad to unfortunately be leaving. read more

I love this school and all the teachers & staff! Ms. Adidi is a fantastic director and she makes this school run smoothly and keeps it clean and very well maintained. All the students are taught to be well behaved and well mannered. My son loves Ms. Gulshan, she is a magnificent teacher. My son loves her amazing story time activities and the crafts she teaches him to create. She is very gentle, loving, and patient with all her students. If Ms. Gulshan is reading this I want to let her know how much I appreciate her efforts and hard work. My son is so well mannered because of this preschool experience. This experience was incredible and I would recommend it to every parent! Love, love, love this school & staff! read more

Clean, caring and loving environment We have a special place for ECLA and Ms. Adidi in our lives, as it has been a life changing event for my son. My son was 2 yrs old and he did not utter a single word. We were worried as he could not speak, consulted our pediatrician too and were asked to keep trying. He was all fine, understood everything but just did not speak. We wanted him to have an environment where he can get attention and help, and found ECLA. We raised our concern to Ms. Adidi before joining ECLA and she was so optimistic that he will conquer his speech issue, which made us feel hopeful. Within 3 months of joining ECLA, my kid started uttering words and one day literally sang a whole song after coming back from school which made us ecstatic. We were so happy and cannot thank enough to Ms Adidi for all her efforts. ECLA is an amazing place for kids, the most important thing is that they have such a welcoming environment, not only for kids but also for parents. They sing and read a lot. My son came home knowing tons of songs. They do arts and crafts, my son enjoys painting. They often sent us pictures and videos of our son playing in school, which made us feel so connected. They have a nurturing environment and teach manners and ethics to kids. Ms. Adidi is a great teacher and an amazing person. I loved all the events they organized like Christmas, Halloween, mother's day etc. They also have lots of outdoor fun activities for kids. I HIGHLY recommend ECLA!! It is one of the few places which actually engages with the kids at a personal level, and not just pen them. All teachers are amazing, Ms Linh is super caring, Ms. Michelle is so thoughtful and a great teacher, and last but not the least, Ms. Adidi, who is not only teaching kids all the skills but also life skills like family values, and how to be a happy kid. All the kids at ECLA wear a happy face on them and this is the sign that tells how much they love this place. I would give more than 5 stars to this place !! read more

When I first look for preschool for my 2 year and half boy , I was nervous, as my boy was very sensitive at that point as I just delivered our second kid. Ms.Adidi is so loving and experienced and understands our concerns.She knows what's best for each individual kid. Also she's got a keen observation with kids in regards to their personalities and characters. My boy love it here, he survived the transition very quickly and has been learning and growing so much already just for even 2 months! Every morning I when I drop him off I see Ms. Gunshan always has a different project for the kid! She also customize her teaching that relates to what happened at school! We also love Ms. Lein, she is always very happy and is so caring and loving. We are very happy to see that ECLA is growing as well with more teachers and resources for the kids.We appreciate all the hard work and love from every single one of the teachers here. read more

My son has been going here for a few months now and I couldn't be more happy with this school and set of teachers! I've definitely seen some developments in my son since starting. All four teachers have been great assets to my son's life and can't wait to see him grow here! read more

My daughter has been coming to ECLA already for about 7 months and i must say she really enjoys her teachers and classmates. Ms. Adidi is great with her students and what she teaches her students. My daughter has learned a lot and made progress since she began her school year and ALWAYS looks forward to school. Also the classroom is always kept clean making it a great learning environment for the little ones. The teachers Ms. Adidi and Ms. Lein are really sweet and attentive!! Recommend recommend recommend!!! :) read more

My younger one attended here for the whole year. He just loved it. Ms.Adidi & Miss Lin is always welcoming and cool. They are always open to discuss any issues and take necessary action to resolve the issue. Thanks Ms.Adidi. read more

I have my toddler going here for more than a year now and experience so far is Very good and positive. To start with school hours is from 7am to 6pm which is a must for parents who starts the day early. All learning activities, paper work, tracing, phonics, general science, book reading, yoga, circle-time/group activities and yearly field trip to pumpkin farm are planned out very nice and they do follow them as well. My toddler has learnt a lot in terms of good manners as well. All teachers in her class are very caring and loving towards every children. They celebrate all festivals well by including some art and craft activities by each students. Oh yes, owner of the school (Ms. Adidi) is very approachable and friendly and have great vision for the school. I would highly recommend this school for all parents who are looking for not too big not too small school to have for their children. A big shout out to Ms Adidi, Ms Lien, Ms Gulshan and Ms Michelle!!!!! :) read more

We met Ms. Adidi by coincidence. My daughter's school was out for a week and I was looking for temporary care for just a week for my daughter. I got her name from our school's director. Her new place at this location is spacious and very clean. My daughter really enjoyed her short time at Ms. Adidi's and didn't complain to me at all that she had to go to a new school she didn't know anyone in her first days. She even wanted to stay at this new school but we have already made our commitment to our old school for the new school year. Therefore, we didn't make any changes based on my four year old's request. Ms. Adidi is very attentive, caring and commendable for her willingness to give one-on-one care to the kids. She is a good listener and has very good interaction with the kids. I have been at the daycare system for the last eight years since my son was 22 weeks old. I can easily say that Ms. Adidi's is a very good school that I would love to explore if I had another one. Unfortunately, as my youngest is starting Kindergarten, we are closing this chapter in our lives. However, I am sure Ms. Adidi will meet the needs of very many working parents in the Cambrian area with her great school which is also affordable compared with the other schools in the area. Thank you, Ms. Adidi for meeting our needs when we needed urgent backup childcare. read more

ECLA is a charming preschool with a wonderful director and caring teachers. My daughter attended Pre-K here and really developed a love for school! Their small class size and perfect balance of academics, arts, music, and play provide the ideal environment for little ones to flourish. My daughter always felt nurtured, safe, and loved here. A perfect foundation for creating a lifelong love of learning! read more

This school is run by a fantastic school Director. I have had the pleasure of working closely with her, and her son's are great as well. Unfortunately, there will always be small disagreements among children. However, it is up to us as mature adults to help the children through this stage of early development. This school has a close knit family environment and we resolved to keep it that way. Our first priority are the children. They deserve every bit of our care, love, and security. If we see that any person whether employee or client poses any harm or disruption to our close knit environment we will have no other option but to address the situation to the best of our ability, myself included as both a teacher and mother. Dinora S. read more

We moved here this year and wanted to put our son in preschool. I was so nervous finding a place and someone I trusted since we didn't know anyone here. Miss Adidi put all those fears to rest as soon as I met her. She truly loves the children and what she does. Miss Adidi and Miss Lein are so caring and loving. My son cries when he has to leave and he's always asking to see them. Since enrolling my son he has improved in so many areas like numbers, letters, social skills and compassion. These are just a few of them. I think I love miss Adidi and miss Lein just as much as our son does. Both are wonderful women. I HIGHLY recommend this preschool. It's safe, very clean, and really affordable. You would be making a huge investment in your child's early years. We absolutely love it here and can't say enough good things. We will defiantly be enrolling our youngest when the time comes. read more

My daughter has been at this school for 6 months now. When she first starting everything was wonderful. But as time went by I started noticing that everything wasn't as it was when she started. The Owner/Director/Teacher uses her school as a personal daycare for her children that run around like they own the place causing havoc with all the other children. When my daughter came home and told me her son hits her and runs to his mom I decided not take her back. read more

I was looking for preschool for my son and I can honestly say that I am glad I've found ECLA. My son has been at ECLA for 8 months before he started the Kindergarten at our home school. Teachers at ECLA are great. My son loved going there and I felt safe and secure knowing that he was in great hands. I have seen a difference in him in 8 months we've been there. His counting, writing, speech skills have improved and he has found new friends there. The staff is very friendly and always available for any questions or concerns I may have. Overall good experience with ECLA. read more

Our daughter has been enrolled in ECLA for a little bit more than a year and she absolutely loves it. We couldn't be happier than we are with the service, help and attention we and our daughter receive. The staff is friendly, caring and patient, and, really working with you to solve any issues that might come up. This school is run by a fantastic school Director (Miss Adidi). Our second daughter is definitely going to ECLA when she is old enough. Keep up the great work ! read more