We've had wonderful experiences with Odyssey Preschool in Foster City. Our oldest child started…read moreattending when she was 20 months old and is now 5 years old. From Ms. Lihua's classroom to Ms. Jing's, and now Ms. Ping's, our child has been thriving during her time there. All the teachers (and assistants) have been great; they pay attention to our child's strengths, weaknesses, personality and behavior tendencies and adjust their teaching accordingly as opposed to applying one standard approach to all the kids in the class. When we had our second child, we were eager to send her to Ms Lihua's class right when she turned 18 months. The personalities of our two children are quite different; but Ms Lihua's caring and loving style really shines through to get the little ones acclimated quickly to a new school setting, regardless of their differing personalities. We're excited to see our second child go through the other classes in the future as well. It's great that Odyssey is continuously able to retain their amazing teachers for so many years.

This is a really lovely place where my toddler learned how to use the potty, many Chinese words,…read moremusic, and lots of art & play all under the Montessori framework which fosters independence & seeing each child. The class size was smaller due to COVID. My child was with an amazing nanny from 4 months to 3. I was apprehensive across the board but teachers made the transition so easy. We were lucky enough to transfer to their RWC location, which is more practical for where we live. However, I will always have fond memories of where he first started his education.

We feel so lucky to have found Sea Breeze for our children's first school experience. Our two…read morechildren are genuinely excited to go to school each day and we know that has so much to do with the amazing staff and the environment here. What has amazed us is how much our son has learned and grown. He came into Sea Breeze with some speech delays, and watching his confidence and communication flourish has meant so much to us. We truly believe that the growth is a reflection of the patience and encouragement of the incredible teachers who show up for our children every day. We're so thankful that their love for learning has sprouted from such a young age and trust it will have a positive impact as they grow! As parents, trust doesn't come easy with who we feel comfortable watching our children, but they are truly in wonderful caring hands.

The 2 stars are for the teachers here who have treated both me and my daughter very well…read more However, the Director Jamie Briones and the Principal Jerelyn Weber are a different story. I signed up my daughter for after care through 4CS, which is a program that helps low income families afford child care services. I got a really negative vibe from Jamie right away. She had told me that 4CS was giving them extra payments beyond tuition that I asked her to use towards the $200/month they were charging me directly for transportation because they told me that it wasn't covered by 4CS. I kept asking Jamie to ask the 4CS payments coordinator if they could use those extra payments for my transportation costs, since that money was meant to help me with child care costs after all. Jamie then proceeded to outright lie to me (as I just found out yesterday, 6 months later). She told me she had not received a response from 4CS. I had to keep asking several times and she lied to me several times. I feel she was waiting for me to send a frustrated email so that she could show Jerelyn that I didn't deserve to get MY money back. After receiving that frustrated email from me, Jerelyn responded and told me I was being unprofessional and that they would not be returning MY money to me, instead they decided to use it for their scholarship fund. I went back and forth with Jerelyn until she sent me a screenshot that showed that Jamie had gotten a response back from 4CS saying that they could use that money 'however they liked' back in early February. So, Jamie lied to me for months and she would end those lying emails with 'have a lovely day! Warmly, Jamie'. So disgusting. I showed both of them proof yesterday that Jamie outright lied to me for months and I haven't heard anything back since then.

PJCC is an amazing community to send your kids to in the peninsula. Teachers are so personable,…read morewarm, patient and attentive - our kid thrived across social, emotional and intellectual areas during his different milestones over the 3 year period at PJCC. The school facilities and activities (e.g. swimming, gardening) offered for kids are beyond par than what we have seen in other schools in the peninsula. Preschool Director Nicole, her admin team and the teachers did a fabulous job in how the school managed to navigate during covid period and they take safety very seriously. The school also offers plenty of opportunities for parents to be involved both with the school and the community- mystery reading, volunteering, informal family meetups. If you're in the peninsula area - PJCC preschool should be a no-brainer.

My eldest son has been attending PJCC since he was two years old, and it's been 1.5 years now. All…read morehis teachers are exceptionally patient, caring, and display remarkable creativity in their daily activities. I'm often impressed by the ingenuity and engagement of these activities. PJCC offers excellent enrichment classes such as music, PE, and gardening, along with ample outdoor time. Their outdoor facilities are outstanding as well. I am very happy they started infant and toddler program last year and I enrolled my younger son in their toddler problem.

Our child has been attending AAF for a few years now, pre, during and now - post pandemic. The…read moreteachers are very thoughtful & and give our child all the attention she needs from the time that she enters and leaves the school. I have seen a real evolution of her behavior and attitude towards school, I feel this is a direct result of the passion of the teachers and their belief in the Montessori system. The location is easy to get to, safe for drop offs and parking is always easy to find. There was a ownership change since we have been there and while that transition was not a pleasant one - the new owners have been keen to address any concerns that we had and have surpassed our expectations. The school is a great choice if you are local and are looking for teachers that care about their students.

This review has been a long time coming…read more My son is starting his 2nd year at AAF and we could not be happier. Ms Debanjali, Ms Swana and Mr. Tamir are really invested in each child and you can tell that they really get to know them as individuals. I can see the growth in my son academically and emotionally. He makes friends so easily, and that was something we were worried about post pandemic. The teachers keep us up to date on our son's development and are open to teachers conferences year round. They really make my son feel special and excited about learning. We are looking forward to this new year!

Our son spent two years in the Butterfly class at Challenge School's San Mateo campus, and…read morehonestly, sending him here is one of the best decisions we've made as parents. When he first started, he was a quiet little boy. He'd come home from his old, all-English school and barely say a word about his day, and making friends never came easily to him. That slowly changed here. From his very first days, Challenge felt safe to him, and bit by bit he came out of his shell -- chatting about his friends, laughing more, growing into the outgoing, happy kid we'd always hoped to see. Watching that happen has meant more to us than we can put into words. So much of it comes down to the teachers. He adores Teacher Francis and greets him with a hug every single morning, and there's a genuine tenderness in the way the teachers treat the kids -- right down to the little nicknames they have for each of them. What really stayed with us, though, is how the school shows up when things get hard. Last year our son got bigger and full of energy, and his afternoon nap started keeping him up later and later at night. Bedtime turned into a nightly battle -- some nights we were still at it past midnight, and the whole family was exhausted. When we brought it up, they didn't just nod and move on; they sat down and worked through it with us. They offered to move him to the after-school class, and -- knowing how much his friends mean to him -- suggested he could still spend his mornings with his original class so he wouldn't lose them. His sleep eventually sorted itself out and we never needed to make the switch, but the fact that they were so willing to bend for one family told us everything. His Mandarin has blossomed here, and so has his confidence in English. He mostly speaks Mandarin, but Teacher Hanan gently coaxed him up for Show & Tell each week, and he went from not wanting to say a word to standing in front of the class and telling his story in English. The teachers keep a close, caring eye on the whole child, too -- they check in with us often about how he's doing with his learning, his play, his communication -- and they're always adjusting to help him along. And it's simply a joyful place to be a kid. He's forever bringing home crafts and drawings, he helps look after the classroom plants, and he counts down to every holiday they celebrate -- Easter, Halloween, Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day. We're deeply grateful to Francis, Hanan, Nicole, and everyone at Challenge School. If you're looking for a warm, bilingual preschool where your child will be truly seen and truly cared for, we couldn't recommend it more.

Big thanks to this wonderful group of teachers who are highly capable, responsible, and fun. They…read moresmoothly potty trained my son at school even though we have been so busy with work and are still letting my son to wear diapers at home. Then teacher Shanshan reached out to provide me with his surprising progress at school. They even refunded our potty training fee for the month that they thought he was ready although he was still having accidents. Without their honest feedback I wouldn't even know he "graduated" from the teachers' kind evaluation. I also love how talented the teachers are with photography and art. They document the kids' daily routines and learning projects beautifully. Getting those daily photos and artwork completely takes away my working-parent guilt.

My daughter was at Peekaboo for a year! She had a blast and learned a lot of skills this entire…read moreyear. Heather and the other teachers were all attentive and loving. My daughter enjoyed eating the delicious lunches and participating in all the fun activities!

Our little one was at Peekaboo for a year. We just left couple months ago because she is ready for…read morepreschool. She was happy to go to play with friends at Peekaboo everyday. She always came home clean and well fed. Heather is every easy to communicate too. We will recommend this daycare.

My son attended the Kids Connection Summer Camp Coyote Cubs with Mrs. Floro. We originally signed…read moreup for just one week, but he loved it so much that we enrolled for a second week. If we hadn't had a vacation planned, we would've absolutely continued! Each day after camp, he would run up to me excited to share all the fun he had, something I haven't seen at his current school, so it made me so happy to see him so engaged. I really appreciated the blend of academics and fun, he thrived in that environment. Every staff member we met was kind and welcoming. The front desk team and the morning check-in ladies were always friendly, which made the experience even better. Thank you for putting together such a thoughtful and enriching program!

I'm a parent who is considering the school for my daughter. However, another parent told me that…read morethey have horrible reviews on yelp so I came here to read them.. I read all the one star reviews and have came to the conclusion that their criticism was unreasonable. Whether it was about promises made or protocol issues never once was review about how horrible the teachers were or how horrible my child felt at school.. I just wanted the owners of this establishment to know that those one star reviews are unreasonable and I will be following up with possible enrollment.. thank you to kids connection and their wonderful staff.

My son Talin attended Lakeview. The staff is amazing and the care is wonderful…read more He enjoyed the on site programs they offered, soccer, music, it was a great program. Sheila and her team are amazing.

We highly recommend Lakeview Montessori. Our daughter joined when she was a little over 1.5 years…read moreold and stayed for about a year and a half. The reason we had to leave was because we were moving cross country. She quickly loved the school and her teachers - Miss Shweta, Miss Akanksha, as well as all the other teachers in the school. The owner, Miss Sheila, was very supportive and helpful through our time there. She enjoyed going each day, learning, and playing with her friends. They send out a curriculum and a menu each month, so we were aware of what the kids were learning and eating. Overall, it's been a super positive experience for our daughter, and we highly recommend it to other parents looking for a preschool for their children!

Our daughter has been going to the Ribbon street location since a year now. We love the facility,…read moreteachers and Alina's leadership. She got adjusted to the day care very quickly. Teacher Carol and Lana are very caring. She also gets delicious, healthy organic warm meals every day. Our daughter loves it here and will mention to be dropped off to the day care even over the weekends. They have amazing toys that get rotated everytime. The facility is so clean and tidy everytime. Our daughter has hardly fallen sick, perhaps cuz they keep it so clean. Their educational programs are also great. She gets to have fun, there's art, theatre, learning, music, dancing. So much fun! Also, great value for money compared to other home based or bigger day cares. They also celebrate important festivals, birthdays, and give presents to kids on fun days, birthdays and Christmas. Also, unlike other day cares, the teachers and management is fuss free. They are very mature, understanding, and dont call you to pick up the child over silly things. We've had great experience on all accounts, including their reasonable policies on vacation, holidays etc. 5 stars to Alina, Carol and Lana. Our daughter has made friends for live and i would highly recommend Chiquitos and the ribbon street location! So so happy with how our daughter had turned out and her all round progress

My son spent three wonderful years at Chikitos Daycare. In addition to providing a caring and…read morenurturing environment, they offer an excellent educational program with music, arts, and inspiring science projects. The multilingual experience gives children the advantage of being exposed to, and even learning, another language. Alina and her staff are kind, attentive, and truly engaged in each child's development. I am deeply grateful for the foundation they gave my son, both academically and socially. Highly recommended!

I searched high and low for a great preschool for my daughter (even pulling her out of a previous…read moredaycare and touring countless others), and I am so grateful we chose Challenge School. Even though Challenge is a bilingual Mandarin immersion school and our family is Korean, every box was checked the moment we walked in. We immediately noticed the safe, clean and warm environment, the kind and nurturing teachers, the exceptionally well-maintained space, and the highly organized, thoughtful curriculum. Every teacher my daughter has had or currently has--Teacher Catherine, Teacher Joannie, Teacher Lilly, Teacher Stephanie, Teacher Jing, Teacher Min Min, Teacher Hong Li, and Teacher Xiang--continues to foster her growth, act as a positive role model, and provide incredible care and education. In just about over a year, our almost 3 year old daughter can understand, speak, recite poems, and sing in Mandarin, despite us not speaking a word of it at home! Her English also exploded after attending Challenge. But the teachers go far beyond language by weaving in essential life skills. They teach core values like fairness, kindness, and respect . They give opportunities for each child to respond, stand up in front if the classroom, even donate books to build a sense of pride and confidence. They promote healthy eating through hands-on activities--from gardening and harvesting vegetables to actually making wontons! They integrate Chinese culture while ensuring families of all backgrounds, including our Korean family, feel completely included and celebrated. Best of all, the teachers are highly responsive and act as true partners in parenting. If I ever bring up a typical toddler concern, such as body safety and curiosity, they will often incorporate a supportive lesson for the class the very next morning! I truly can't say enough great things about this school and the amazing experience our family has had so far. It's no wonder my friends have raved about Challenge School (all at different locations). As a parent who wants to give my child the best, safest, and most nurturing environment possible, this was the best decision ever. Thank you so much to all the teachers for everything you do -- for the kids and the parents!

Sent my 2 yoe to the foster city challenge school after touring almost 10 others nearby, and this…read moreis simply the best decision. The school is so well managed, with amazing curated curriculum daily. Teachers are professional, attentive, and genuinely caring. My kid loves it, and we appreciate it so much. Would recommend to anybody.