My toddler, H, has been attending New Journey since April 2025. The school has three classes: 小班,…read more中班, and 大班. While they generally align with ages 2-3, 3-4, and 4-5, placement is based on each child's individual growth and developmental level rather than strictly by age -- which we truly appreciate. H started in 中班 and later moved up to 大班 while still age three. The transition felt completely appropriate -- he was able to do everything the other students could, and he will turn four while in 大班. One of our biggest challenges at H's previous daycare was naptime--he never napped there. If he didn't sleep, we were required to pick him up mid-day, regardless of work or meetings. As working parents, this was incredibly stressful. If you're researching schools, ask detailed questions about nap policies -- we learned that the hard way. To our total surprise (and delight), H started napping on Day 2 at New Journey. I had joked that if he ever napped at school, I'd write a Yelp review -- and here I am. It truly came down to patience and individualized attention. Shout-out to the amazing 中班 teachers, and especially Yan LS and Kaylee LS, for helping him settle during rest time that first week. Communication at New Journey has also been excellent. Whenever I've reached out with a question or concern, the responses have been thoughtful and professional -- never defensive or dismissive. Michelle LS, in particular, embodies what it means to be an educator first and foremost. Having experienced a different style of management before, we deeply value the professionalism and child-centered approach here. Update: Now that H is in 大班, he absolutely loves school -- especially singing and dancing. He adores his teachers and is constantly telling us what they taught him or said to him that day. It warms my heart to see how excited he is every morning. You can feel the warmth of this school in the small things, like the cheerful way the teachers greet students at the door. They also plan thoughtful events for families -- Christmas, Lunar New Year, and more -- and I truly appreciate the effort they make to include parents. That is no small feat. We are so grateful to have found New Journey. It has made such a positive difference for our family.

We absolutely love New Journey!…read more Our son started at age 2 after a year in an in-home Mandarin immersion daycare and has been at NJ for 6 months. We do not speak Mandarin at home, yet he is now confidently speaking and understanding basic Mandarin. The program keeps the kids active and engaged! They are at the park every morning, and every afternoon includes science experiments or art projects. (I have no idea how the teachers get all the little ones organized for games and projects but love seeing them lined up for soccer or crowding around a table to watch an experiment!) The holiday events bring the whole family together and create a real sense of community. The owner Michelle is responsive, organized, and genuinely knows every child and family. You can feel how much she cares and wants the kids to have a top notch educational and social experience. We are so grateful we found this school!

The Storybook School is amazing, and I feel so lucky my son gets to attend here. He is in the…read moreMandarin class, and within a year, he is able to converse with my Chinese parents and can even recite Tang Shi poems (I'm a native speaker but my husband is not so we typically speak English at home.). In addition, I feel like the teachers really care about him. They are attentive, patient, and always happy to provide updates at pickup. The directors Jackie and Marianne are also so responsive and work with each individual family to best meet their needs. You can tell how much they care and love the school and the children. Perhaps what made me realize how special this school is was during COVID. While many of my friends experienced spotty communication and ambiguous support from their schools, TSS went above and beyond to support the entire community, from detailed cleaning protocols to remote learning curriculums to monthly at-home activities bags to renovating their entire space to accommodate and separate into smaller groups when it reopened. I am so grateful to TSS for providing my husband and I the peace of mind to send our child to such a wonderful learning environment during this uncertain time. And on top of that, it's been amazing to see how much our son has grown and flourished here!

My son was one of the first kids to go to TSS when it first opened. I wanted my son to continue…read moredeveloping his Mandarin skills in a loving and nurturing environment. TSS was just that! Jacquelyn and Marianne are so passionate and knowledgeable about early childhood education that I felt confident my son was under their care for the majority of the day. My son loved his time at TSS. He's in 2nd grade now and still talks about his school with the little girl on the swing (the TSS logo). Thank you TSS for giving my son an amazing introduction to school and a solid foundation for the rest of his life!

Our daughter has been attending RA for the past three years, and we could not be happier!…read more Jiali, Jiawen, and all the teachers are amazing! Everyone is caring, supportive, and works with you when it comes to diet, sleep, and potty training! They foster a fun, and educational environment in which our daughter is now my personal Mandarin translator. The curriculum at RA promotes learning and social - emotional growth. Our daughter talks about social/ emotional awareness and what she learns from her experiences at RA. Finding the right daycare can be a stressful process. Our daughter does well with structure, along with needing a platform for silliness and fun. RA has been able to provide that for us. We're grateful for the relationships that we have cultivated and love RA.

Jiali and the teachers at Richmond Academy taught our kids everything from the time they were 1…read moreyear old. When we applied for private schools in SF, we got into 5 out of 5 schools we applied to, and I attribute how prepared our kids were for the evaluations due to Richmond Academy. If you want your kids to learn Mandarin, math, manners, and kindness -- this is the spot. When we were deciding which kindergarten to attend, we decided not to continue Mandarin immersion because, frankly, our kids would be bored waiting for other kids to catch up. You won't need to keep switching schools each year; Richmond Academy handles all levels, including daycare, TK, and PK. They let us focus on our careers, knowing our kids were taken care of 8-5pm. Even when we got off work earlier, we would leave them with Jiali, knowing they were happy and thriving at school. Lastly, while many places were closed during Covid, they didn't let us down and found a way to stay safe and open. We had no learning loss to deal with. Forever grateful for the time our children spent with Richmond Academy!

The first time I met Kathy I knew instantly she was a special care giver. She just has a warm and…read morecaring energy. So I was practically ready to sign up my toddler immediately. But then she went over her practice and her curriculum and I was also really impressed by her knowledge of childhood development. We were so lucky and relieved to find her. Our child developed in incredible ways with Kathy, has so much confidence, curiosity and loves books. That was years ago, my little one has moved on to preschool but still misses her Kathy Āyí. We still visit from time to time and our child is so excited to see her.

My daughter started here when she was two and a half and has been attending for almost a year…read more We're sadly leaving due to personal reasons, and it's really hard to say goodbye. During this time, she has received such wonderful care. She wasn't great at napping when she first started, but Kathy and her team were incredibly patient and kind, helping her settle emotionally and gradually adjust. Now, she has a healthy daily routine, fits in well with the group, and has become much more independent. Kathy went above and beyond--taking her individually for little walks during nap time, reading with her, and playing until she felt ready to rest. As parents, we felt so reassured and grateful knowing she was in such caring hands. Our daughter has never once said she didn't want to go to school. She's always happy at pick-up and clearly enjoys her time there. Kathy and the whole team are warm, patient, and always kept open communication with us. They worked with us to sort out any small concerns, and the kids all got along really well--no serious issues ever came up. We feel so lucky to have found this place, and I truly recommend it to any parents looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their child.

Love Eileen! She's a wonderful teacher, and nurturing caregiver. My daughter started at this…read moredaycare around little before turning 3 years old. 6 months later, my son started going as well (at 11 months old). Both kids absolutely adored her. She has her way with kids and really gets to know each and every one of them on a personal level. Homemade meals, daily outdoor play time, songs, stories, artwork! Holidays are the best with Eileen. She always has fun events planned with lots of hands-on activities for the kids. The only reason we left Eileen's care is because we moved (all the way to LA). If we were still in SF, it'd be Eileen all the way!

Update: Both of my sons have graduated from Small World now and I can't say enough how lucky we…read morewere having Eileen as part of the first teacher for the boys. My boys spent a total of 5 years with Eileen and they are now 7 and 4. In addition to what I mentioned in my previous review, I found Eileen was also really good at helping the kids with transition. My son first told me he did not want to go to preschool because he did not want to leave his daycare. But after several days, he told me he wanted to go. I was pleasantly surprised with the change and found out it was Eileen started telling him he is a big boy now and will go to preschool to learn more things. Thanks to Eileen's encouraging words and positive reinforcement, my son has been adapting to the preschool very well. COVID-19: Eileen is super careful on sanitizing and has trained the kids very well too. My son got good habit of wearing masks all the time and he often reminds me to put on masks when we leave the house. If you send your kids here and all of sudden, they seem not interested in dinner, don't worry, that is because they ate too much at daycare. Both of my boys enjoyed their three meals a day here with Eileen and they loved her food a lot more than our own!

We love Baby Tree. It has truly changed our lives…read more As an LGBTQ+ biracial family, finding the right daycare felt especially important to us. We wanted our daughter to grow up learning Mandarin, a language my wife speaks and one that feels deeply meaningful to our family. Just as importantly, we wanted a space filled with kindness, warmth, and joy. We found all of that at Baby Tree. Every day, our daughter is surrounded by rich intellectual stimulation, creativity, and artistic play. The environment is engaging and joyful, and it's clear how thoughtfully the program is designed. What stands out most, though, is the incredible care from the teachers. They meet every child--and every family--with extraordinary patience, kindness, and respect. Ying and the entire teaching team have given us a sense of ease and trust that I honestly didn't know was possible as parents. Sending our daughter to Baby Tree has felt like a dream come true, and we are deeply grateful to be part of this community.

We've had two different kids at Baby Tree over four years and have been constantly impressed with…read morethis school. I can't recommend this them highly enough! The teachers all care so much about the students and create such diverse days with free play, outdoor time, field trips, playground visits, lessons, and physical movement. The children learn songs and create wonderful crafts. The teachers also ask for feedback each year if there is anything we want the kids to learn or get more exposure to. They have learned about various careers, space, nature, all sorts of things - and I haven't seen any repeats in our four years here. The teachers also organize several parties a year - a Halloween party, a holiday party, and a graduation party. They are so generous with these parties, ordering food, getting the kids gifts and snacks (and they always make sure siblings get gifts too to reduce jealousy). They take notes to improve every year, from little things like how much food to order to how to run things more smoothly. At the graduation party they always have a photographer and share high quality SLR photos of our kids. The parents and teachers are on a WeChat group and we get daily short videos showing what the kids do each day. We have made wonderful friends through this school, and many families end up at Starr King Elementary, a Mandarin Immersion elementary school in SFUSD.

This is the most nurturing Montessori program in all of San Francisco. Tara, the owner is highly…read morecredentialed and incredible in creating a positive and supportive environment that empowers children to thrive and develop a love for learning, preparing them to excel once they enter elementary school . My daughters who are older now still love visiting Ms. Tara.

We just graduated the preschool. We spent two years with ms Tara in MMGG and we LOVED it. From the…read moretime we had the tour we knew this was the right place for us. Ms Tara is nice but also has authority and kids need that. Within couple of days our daughter was in love with the school and the teachers. She would ask when she is going back during the holidays (or camps). She grew up so much and learned so much in this school. You can see all the kids were thriving. I am attaching a picture from the graduation party in the park when Ms Tara showed up and all the kids run towards her and hugged her. If that's not proof of love I don't know what is. We will dearly miss all the friends we made there and the sweet teachers. Ms Jessica and Ms Tiffany have mad hair braiding skills. I will send my kid with half loose hair and she will come home with princess hair! Anyway, I cannot recommend enough this school. Your kid will be taken care of and thought some serious writing, reading and math skills. My daughter can add to 20! She is not even 5! We will be sending our second when the time comes as we know this will be the best place to her too!

My daughter just graduated from Superkids, and I can honestly say that choosing this school was one…read moreof the best decisions we've ever made for her. From the very first day, the entire team made us feel welcomed, supported, and truly part of a family. Every single staff member here goes above and beyond, not just in teaching, but in caring for each child as if they were their own. They don't just "watch" kids, they nurture them, guide them, and help them grow into confident, kind, and curious little humans. I always appreciate they even take care of the girls hair, that was lovely, my little one was coming home every single day with different hairstyles, they always make them feel special. My daughter started here shy and a little unsure of herself, and now she's blossomed into an independent, happy, ready and excited for her next chapter in kindergarten. The communication with parents is excellent. They always keep you informed about your child's progress, milestones and they even send you pictures of your little one day, every day which is amazing. I will always be grateful for the love, guidance, and education my daughter received here. One thing I truly appreciate is that whenever I had a concern or question, her teacher always took the time to address it thoughtfully and make me feel heard. That level of respect, communication, and partnership made such a difference in our experience. If you're looking for a place where your child will be safe, loved, challenged, and encouraged every single day, this is the preschool you want. We will miss you all so much, thank you for everything!

Our 3.5-year-old daughter started going to SuperKids after a year out of school due to the…read morepandemic. Initially, we were a little apprehensive to be sending our child back to in-person school, but after a few months of her attending school here, we feel more at ease knowing that Teacher Yin, Jenny, and Candy are meticulous in enforcing covid safety protocol such as change of clothes as soon as the child arrives, having different shoes and outerwear for outdoor play, and dedicated utensils. Aside from that, we also wanted to make sure that it was also an environment that is safe and conducive to learning. We were especially pleased during the tour at the school that all corners are rounded and properly fastened and even the playground is fully padded. The curriculum is a combination of play based and age-appropriate learning activities. Our daughter is bilingual Cantonese and English speaking, but in just a few short months, we begin noticing her using more Mandarin words, which we know is solely attributed to her learning in school. The lunch provided is also well balanced with fruits and vegetables accompanying each meal. Like other parents have mentioned, Teacher Yin sends videos and pictures daily to share what the children ate and learned on that day. It is also a very family-oriented school, with familiar and friendly faces dropping off and picking up their children from school. We are glad to have found Superkids Preschool, and are beyond grateful that the teachers are so dedicated, kind, and compassionate in doing what they do everyday. We highly recommend this school, and we look forward to having our daughter enjoy and watching her flourish and grow in her last year and half at this school!