We've been at CiL for about a year now, and we love it there. My son felt at home within days of…read morestarting, which is no surprise given how comfortable the teachers are to be around. This school is exactly what I want in a preschool: it's clean and organized, comfortable, and welcoming in every way. The teachers are all well experienced, and unlike some schools where teachers come and go frequently, the teachers here have been at CiL for years. Throughout the current Shelter in Place, CiL has made every effort to connect with students, holding virtual classes throughout the week, sending regular updates, and staying in touch with parents. I am confident that thanks to their hard work, my son's return to preschool (post SIP) will be a smooth one. I cannot thank CiL enough for being so good to my son and all the other kids there. I love knowing that when I'm at work, my child is in a place where he is cared for and respected, while also held accountable for showing the same care and respect to his peers.

My child attended CiL for a little over a year before going to kindergarten and during a trying…read moretime for the site as there was not only Covid in full force, with a population not eligible for vaccines, but the nonprofit which runs the school was about to embark on a large renovation/building project at the site. We had a great experience with the teachers and really appreciated the safety focus they had for the kids. Though we didnt get to benefit from it, I really like the association with the Choice in Aging senior services next door and could see that being a real plus for everyone in the future when things calm down. They have moved the preschool to a different area of the site temporarily to prepare for a multiphase construction and it looks really nice. The site will benefit from wholesale renovation as it is aged. I went 4 stars because of things independent of the care of the kids, basically the administrative aspects (pricing, planning, communication, etc) were frustrating. I would not hesitate to send my child there again but be prepared to have some frustrating moments.

An absolutely wonderful school. Both my kids have gone through this school, and by the end of this…read moreI'll have spent nearly 8 years interacting with the staff - all of whom are truly amazing. A huge part of who your kiddos become is influenced by the people who are teaching them that early on in life, and the JKA teachers really drive home kindness, curiosity, and being thoughtful, helpful kiddos. My son is going into elementary school already ahead of the curve, and I could not be more grateful for the love and support these amazing teachers have shown our family over the years. As for the logistics: easy drop off/pick up, great communication with parents through the brightwheel app, lunch and snack provided so takes the stress off, and staff is really open and communicative about safety and any other issues (we went through Covid here with an infant, which they handled really well).

Our two boys (4 and 1) have gone to Parkside for over a year and we are very happy. First of all,…read moreduring the pandemic, Karen (the director) and her teachers have done an amazing job of keeping our kids happy and safe. Our older boy has struggled with the realities of not seeing family, not being able to go playgrounds, and being afraid to go near people. Ms Pat and Ms Lisa have done a great job providing him with a sense of normalcy, while teaching him to read and write. Our little one thrives in an environment where he gets to draw and play outside with friends every day. As a scientist who work woks with covid, I really appreciate how hard Ms Karen has worked to follow all covid-safety regulations, reduce capacity, and keep our children safe. Additionally, we have moved around quite a bit and for our older son, this is his third preschool and it's by far the best one we have experienced. They do a great job combining play with learning. Both of my kids are excited to come here every day. Also, Ms Karen made the kids a full thanksgiving meal so that they could all experience it together, which is objectively amazing. I would recommend this preschool to all parents.

This message is you Sharon the owner. I've reached out to you several times to find a resolution…read moreover our daughter's situation regarding Ms. Julie whom no longer is with you. She was fired! Not for just our experience but for several other families with children with IEP and special needs. Now I don't know how the school treats students currently with specific needs, but I do know that me being public about our situation opened the doors of many families to come forward with their negative experience. I went as far the legal route and you and your team didn't even acknowledge the letter received that was required to be signed via delivery. Your generic message to everyone's negative review goes so far and shows sooooooo clearly of whom you are as an individual and what you care about regarding the appearance of your school. I haven't dropped my anger with what our daughter went through and hearing what other families endured makes me so upset. I'm a huge IEP advocate and what that specific teacher did and how the school treated the situation was completely unprofessional and heartless.

Thank you Empire for taking care of my little one! Shoutout to Ms. Lin, Ms. Rosalie, and Ms. Seema…read more Teachers here are kind and vigilant, facilities are clean, and there is a good mix of playing and learning in the curriculum. My child has grown to be independent, eager to learn, and considerate of others. By the end of our stay at Empire, he was well prepared for school. If my testament isn't enough, here is a message from his kindergarten teacher after the first week of school: "[Child's name] has been doing great in class the last three days- outstanding behavior on the carpet (listening, engaged, respectful), doing great work independently, and being kind to others. Keep it up!"

5 stars hands down! We are so lucky to have found this pre-school. The teachers & director are…read moreamazing & our son has advanced in just 4 months. His speech has improved as well as his ability to communicate with others without getting frustrated has been life changing. They even taught him to potty train within a week! What a bonus! The team are so welcoming & warm. I really feel we are blessed to have found them!

What an incredible Daycare! We have put two kids through saybrook and are soooo thankful we found…read morethem! Amazing loving approach, hands on, and have been very developmental for our kids learning. We started right when they opened back up during the Covid, and we felt so safe bringing our boys to the center. Soledad Peoples the director has been instrumental in our kids development, and we hope these friendships last a lifetime! 100% trust and support Saybrook learning center for your children's needs! 7:15am to 5:30pm, meals provided, with learning and fun guaranteed!

Love love love this school. Our son continues to amaze us with what he's learning. Not only in the…read moreeducational sense but also in his social skills, manners and independence. The Montessori theory is great and Alice's is a clear step above the rest

This is a message of immense gratitude to Ms Teresa, Ms Kecia, Ms Michelle, Mr Allan, Ms Devie, Ms…read moreSara, Ms Sabrina, Ms Sam, and Ms Alice. My son is now six, and I'm a bit heartbroken that it's now time for him to move on to first grade. Yes, he did attend morning Zoom school for kindergarten at one of the public schools--and yes, Alice's did have compassion for the families by offering a special kindergarten afternoon daycare to help support during the pandemic. This was such a priceless gift to the families. My son has attended Alice's since he was two years old and in diapers. As a parent, I likely had all of the same interests and concerns as you currently have when looking for a preschool...and then some. I'm cautious and well-researched. Thanks to the glowing reviews for all three of the locations, I'm grateful to have found Alice's. All of the positive reviews are true. During non-pandemic operation, the school brings in guests like firemen and nurses, children learn tremendous social skills to take care of others and their environment, and the Montessori-style of teaching allows children to thrive. Thanks to their focus on phonics, my son is currently reading beyond first grade level. The teachers are natural educators and caretakers. To be honest, I would trust them to take care of my son over most of my family. Haha. I guess another way to put it is that they feel like the best of our chosen family. There were definitely tears from me, my husband, and the little guy at the thought of not seeing Alice's teachers on a daily basis. We hope to stay in touch with them for some time.

We don't take childcare lightly (I mean... this is America after all), and Walnut Creek KinderCare…read morehas earned our trust. Director Noella, Vice-Director Ashley, and our child's teacher Fernanda are the real deal, warm, communicative, and on top of everything. Noella especially stands out. She's highly responsive, and that level of accessibility made a big difference in getting us comfortable with enrollment. Leads by example. Yes, the facility is a bit dated. It's been around. But that's not what matters. What matters is whether your child is cared for, engaged, and has space to move. They deliver on all three, especially with solid outdoor time. The app is simple but effective. You get updates on attendance, meals, naps, and occasional photos. It does exactly what you need it to do without overcomplicating things. How did they manage to get our child to nap for 2 hrs early vs their regular nap schedule on their first day [!!!] is beyond me. {bows down} Pricing is in line with the area, but what stood out to us is flexibility. They've been accommodating with schedule changes and adding days on short notice, which is huge for real life. We also had an account access issue at one point. Customer support resolved it within a few hours. That is managed by corporate vs them but super important. In short, running a daycare well is *hard*. This team makes it look smooth. We're genuinely grateful and feel confident leaving our child in their care.

My daughter has been here for a couple years and we're coming down to our last day tomorrow!…read more When we moved to Walnut Creek we were initially at another daycare with my son for a few years but never loved it. Once he went to elementary school we decided it was time to try something else for my daughter especially something closer to IV. Thats when we discovered Kindercare walnut blvd. There's another Kindercare closer to our house but this one had better reviews. The teachers here are so sweet. Ms. Ashley & Ms. Noella are who really blew us away. I felt like they truly loved and adored kids and my daughter. I didn't get the chance to interact much with her teacher Ms. Rose but my daughter only had good things to say. Especially compared to our previous daycare, this place is very clean, big play area, small class sizes which we loved. The hours are so much better and it's actually reasonably priced. We got picture updates all day long which I really appreciated. Our last daycare stopped pictures after 2. This school does this through the years which I greatly appreciated. My daughter learned so much, made best friends and actually liked going to school. I can't thank this team enough!

Our experience with Wood Rose has been nothing short of wonderful…read more Both of our children attend the school and we have nothing but gratitude for the entire staff. They have always been respectful, kind, responsive, and, above all, incredibly caring. Academically, our experience has also been very positive and the Spanish-English program was a must for us. But what stands out the most is the warmth and kindness with which our whole family has always been treated. Both our children and we, as parents, have always felt welcomed, supported, and genuinely cared for. Thank you Wood Rose, for being our children's second home.

We love Wood Rose academy and our child is enjoying being there. The teachers and staff are kind…read moreand care deeply for the students and the community . The class size is small allowing for focused attention for the students. In addition, there are no SCREENS! This is phenomenal in a day and age where screen use and distractions are a huge issue.

We love the KSS program and teachers. We started our daughter at 2.5 and loved our teachers in the…read more2's program and now the 3's program. It been amazing to watch our daughter learn Spanish through the immersion. All these years in school I wondered why public schools didn't start teaching language until 7th grade. We're so happy that our daughter is able to start this engagement at 2. The teachers are so warm, engaging and caring of our children. I'm amazed at the energy they greet us with each and every day.

I'd like to start off by saying that the maestras at KSS Walnut Creek are amazing. This was our…read moredaughter's first experience in a "school" setting and we sincerely appreciate the maestras and the role they had with her transition to life outside of home. We will be forever grateful for them. In my book, they are 5 stars. Unfortunately, their hard work was overshadowed by the greedy private equity ownership and administration. Just days before priority re-enrollment began, they sent a very confusing letter explaining a tuition hike which equates to a $745 increase per month, or roughly 48% more than the prior year, without any warning. I understand that this is a private school and they have the right to do whatever they want but the way they went about it and their reasoning for it was manipulative. They stated that they have been running losses since 2019 and that they needed to increase tuition to appropriately compensate their maestras, make capital improvements, and create a K-5 program which won't benefit this campus. (If they've been running losses for the last 3-4 years, why wasn't there a heads up a year before the increase? Why not spread the increase over multiple years? How are there losses with maestra salaries historically low, free money from families that paid tuition in full without sending their kids to school during Covid, and free Covid money from the government?) The new coat of paint "capital improvements" and maestras' benefits (pay increase, 401k, etc.) pale in comparison to the amount of the tuition increase. It's nice that they are now implementing a 401k with a company match but at the rate they are being paid, they won't be able to invest much, if any. Looking at recent job postings, it doesn't appear that the tuition increase is actually benefiting the maestras. I have no problem with paying the maestras more, but when asked how the tuition increase directly correlates to maestra salary increases, they didn't provide a clear answer. They also instituted a penalty for not paying the entire year's tuition up front. I've never, nor will I, pay in full for services not yet rendered with no recourse to be reimbursed in the event that something happens. The worst part about all of this is that it hurts the maestras and families the most. My daughter, and many other kids who will not return next year, have built relationships with the maestras and their peers and now have to transition to a new school. If you are considering this school, I urge you to proceed with caution, eyes wide open, look at the contract in detail, and check the Yelp reviews on the other Bay Area KSS campuses. If anyone is interested in more information please feel free to PM me and I'd be happy to share all the information/documentation I have.