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    Music Makers - kids playing music in class

    Music Makers

    5.0(2 reviews)
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    There are a lot of great music classes for kids, however none of them have the extra special touch…read morethat Music Makers offers--exposure to guest musicians, music theory and opportunities to play on "real" kids sized instruments. Have you ever seen a kid-sized cello? My toddler was completely amazed by the opportunity to play on this tiny instrument. He sat in the chair, grabbed the bow and began to "play" and sing Twinkle Little Star. There is a different instrument each week, for my son to "check out." Where else can you have a rich experience like this? Music Makers gives us a delightful exposure to music, movement and singing AND is an excellent primer for my child to learn more advanced study of music when the time comes. Cindy has been teaching for over 25 years, and has all kinds of tricks/gifts to keep the kids focused and engaged. I always learn something too! Check out her free preview class and see for yourself!

    Awesome music class for kids (1.5-6 years old)! My 3-yr-olds attended the Music Makers summer class…read moreseries and absolutely loved it. The class CD is their music of choice for the car, and they keep asking about 'their' class over and over, despite that the series is now over. We signed up for the upcoming fall session and can't wait for it to start. Cindy, who teaches all the classes (together with a piano accompanist), is excellent in keeping all the kids engaged. She uses all kinds of clever interactive approaches that even the most distracted kids get intrigued, and want to participate. I like that she emphasizes the learning aspect - so kids, while having fun, also get to learn about music and try a variety of different instruments. I am not easily impressed with classes, but this one is a really good one. If you want to get a taste before committing, Music Makers offer free preview classes.

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    Little Wildflowers Preschool

    Little Wildflowers Preschool

    5.0(14 reviews)
    41.4 km

    When we were searching for daycare/preschool for our then 2-year-old, who needed stimulation than…read morewe or a nanny could provide, our priorities were cleanliness, a large outdoor area, and, most importantly, warm and caring teachers. Little Wildflowers exceeded our expectations. And their awareness of how parents feel entrusting their children to someone else was beyond what I had expected. Our son was in a phase of 'stranger danger' when we first met Ms. Maria, but he felt immediately comfortable with her, which was a sign for us. Initially, we wanted to start with just a few days a week and gradually increase, but thanks to the integration period at LWF, within a few weeks he was happily attending full days and loving it. Both Evelyn and Maria work incredibly hard and are true professionals. There have been weekends when my son wanted to go to LWF. Statements directly from my little one: Me: How was your day at school? LO: It was great, just great! Me: Do you like going to school? LO: Yes, I do! Me: What do you like about it? LO: I like my teachers and friends. He always comes home happy, and we are so thankful for LWF. They even helped potty train our son, something I expected to be much more challenging, but like everything else, Evelyn and Maria made that transition relatively effortless.

    During a day and age where many of us just don't know what to believe - the best we can do no…read morematter our belief, is to keep ourselves and loved ones safe. Better to be safe than sorry right? Little Wildflowers Preschool has instilled this idea deep into their moral fiber so that you - the parent will know without a doubt that they are always doing everything in their power to keep your children and family safe. Safe from viruses, predators and/or all dangers alike. This private preschool is female owned and operated by two highly experienced individuals with over 10 years experience. They will give your children the highest level of education, care and LOVE while keeping their program fun and exciting for their developing minds. With a HUUUUUUUGGGEEE backyard for outdoor fun, exploration and exercise your kids will get the perfect balance of indoor/outdoor time. Anyone who is in process of looking for a preschool for your children I leave you with this advise. Read their school policies. Read about their covid policies. Ask them questions about these policies and their program and if you agree with it all then send your kids here - you wont regret it! On the other hand if you don't agree with any single policy at all, find a place that fits your views better because there is no leniency here for any parent who thinks they will come and challenge the school. Thank you Maria and Evelyn for building a safe and protected environment for the children!

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    Novato Parents Nursery School - The Little Explorers Preschool

    Novato Parents Nursery School - The Little Explorers Preschool

    4.9(25 reviews)
    17.0 km

    I learned about NPNS through my sister and sister in law, they both sent their kids here and had…read morereally positive experiences. I am so happy we started our daughter this year. It is a coop so there is some family involvement like working one day a week in the preschool which is one of the main reasons I joined. I love being able to get a first hand look of my daughter learning through play and how she is interacting with her peers. I also love that it is mainly outdoors, play based, child centered, and Reggio Emilia inspired. The teachers are so supportive, nurturing, and have so much knowledge on child development. If a coop preschool can work for your schedule I highly recommend enrolling your child. I am so happy to have found this special school/community.

    We love NPNS! It feels wonderful to have found a primarily outdoor program focused on play. The…read moreenvironment is set up nicely so there is something for everyone. I love that the activities never feel forced and kids can explore as they choose while being surrounded by caring and supportive teachers and parent volunteers. It feels like a very developmentally healthy program for children where they can just be themselves. I feel supported as a parent that there are other caring adults helping to keep an eye on my kids and I enjoy working with and getting to know other families/children. Teacher Laurynn does a wonderful music class and plays the guitar. My kids are constantly singing the songs at home!

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    Montessori School of San Leandro

    Montessori School of San Leandro

    4.7(127 reviews)
    71.8 km
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    There are not enough words to express how grateful we are for Ms. Amela and Mrs. Sarah (school…read moredirector) Since Lily was 3 years old, you have been so much more than teachers--you have been mentors, cheerleaders, protectors, and a constant source of love and encouragement. Through your patience, guidance, and dedication, you helped shape Lily into the confident, smart, kind, and resilient young girl she is today. You celebrated every milestone, encouraged her through challenges, and always made her feel safe, valued, and loved. As parents, we say goodbye with tears in our eyes but full hearts, knowing she is ready for the big world ahead because of the foundation you helped build. The lessons, confidence, and values you instilled in her will stay with her for years to come. Thank you for loving our girl and helping her become the amazing person she is today. We will forever be grateful for the impact you have had on her life and our family. Tearfully, but knowing she's ready for her next adventure--Lily is signing out. Thank you for everything.

    I enrolled my daughter to start at the Montessori school June 2025 right after she turned two. She…read morestarted in Room 4 with Ms. Howida, Ms. Reina and Mr. Martin. She loved all of her room 4 teachers and always talking about school on the way home. After being potty trained a couple of months ago, she is now in Room 1 with Ms. Amela. She loves going to school every day and learning new skills and play with her friends. Despite several issues along the way, I also very appreciate Ms. Sarah, the director of the school. She is very informative and knowledgeable. She always follows up with issues that we raised, follow through and come up with solutions that work for us.

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    Little Angels Children's Centers

    Little Angels Children's Centers

    4.4(16 reviews)
    40.5 km

    If you're in a pinch and need childcare ASAP, and have no other options, then this place is fine…read morefor a few weeks maybe a month. Otherwise if you have the time, look elsewhere. Our children were given sugar almost everyday. We followed them on Facebook and saw that they were getting donuts, cookies, and sweets several times a week. We never signed a photo release waiver (even though they sent one home to us several times) and our kids were repeatedly posted on their Facebook page. Not okay, and so disrespectful. The kids were rewarded with otter pops if they napped. More sugar. We raise our kids to listen and respect their teachers, not do things because they will be rewarded with sugar. Our kids are potty trained. They were both sent home in their pull ups from nap on more occasions than I can count. Nap time starts at 12:30, and I would pick them up at 4/430. That's way too long to be in a pull up! One of my kids had a pull up so soiled it went through her pants. As if that's not enough, both our kids were sent home with dirty underwear. Fecal matter in their underwear several times. Our kids weren't being wiped thoroughly after having a bowel movement. I'll spare posting those photos, but I have several photos of all these events as I was starting to get very frustrated. There was one occasion where I picked my children up and one of them had peed their pants and the teacher had no idea. Lastly, I strongly felt one of my kids was mistreated and her self esteem was compromised due to the way she was treated behind closed doors. Over the weekends she's said things like " I don't want to go to yellow preschool. It's closed today" (yellow preschool being little angels). One time we were reading together and she stopped the book and said, "sorry is not enough". When I asked where she heard that she said yellow preschool. Who tells a 3 year old sorry is not enough, when they are trying to apologize? Nauseating. One of my kids said that miss Jessie yelled at her sister. Teachers are never suppose to yell at their students, ever. What does that teach the children? It makes me sick to think my kids were in that environment. I'm not one to leave negative Yelp reviews. Check my profile, I've literally only left 5 stars. My concern for children attending this school is what has lead to this post. I give it two stars. One for convenience as they got them in quick and they are located 3 minutes from our home. The other star is for Mrs. Jennifer who my children enjoyed most. They looked forward to attending her class on Fridays.

    My son has been going here for almost a year and I highly recommend them. The teachers are friendly…read moreand attentive. They have many activities and my son loves it there.

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    Building Kidz of San Ramon

    Building Kidz of San Ramon

    4.6(54 reviews)
    76.0 km
    23 years in business
    Women-owned & operated

    My daughter is tarting her 2nd week at Building Kidz of San Ramon and if not for Ms.Mau , drop offs…read morewould be very difficult. At 18 months, my daughters exposure to adults have all been family, however Ms. Mau is the exception at this amazing facility with great teachers. Ms. Mau is very patient, professional, kind, and experienced. Before making a decision to join the Building Kidz family, it put my mind at ease seeing their 18 month teacher Ms.Mau interact and lead the toddlers during a facilities tour. She really embodies the mission and importance of early childhood education. It as only been a week in the classroom but I can see the change a classroom with structured lesson plans make on my daughter. We went from high chair feeding and assisted naps to solo feeds and self soothing nap times. My daughter now looks forward to seeing her teacher Ms. Mau at school. Thank you Ms. Mau for taking this first time worried parent and making the transition painless for my daughter and I. Look forward to the great daily communication and reports of my daughter's progression

    As a mom of twins--a boy and a girl who will be 5 this February--finding the "right" childcare has…read morenever been easy. Because of job relocations, we've moved around quite a bit, and this is our fourth daycare. I can say without hesitation that this center has been the most meaningful and reassuring experience we've had. From the moment my children started here at age 3, the sincerity and genuine care shown to them every single day has been nothing short of a gift. Mom guilt is very real, and trusting someone else with your children's hearts, growth, and well-being is no small thing. Knowing my kids are loved, supported, and truly seen when they're here has been a huge stress relief for me. What stands out most is the way the staff partners with parents. Whenever one of my children has needed a little extra encouragement or a gentle push in a certain area, it has never felt one-sided. Instead, we collaborate--sharing strategies, tools, and resources--to support them together. That level of communication, care, and intentionality is rare and incredibly appreciated. My twins are growing not just academically, but emotionally and socially, and I truly believe that's because of the environment this center creates. They feel safe, confident, and excited to learn--and as a parent, that means everything. We are so grateful for the dedication, compassion, and love poured into our children every day. Building Kidz of San Ramon has been a constant for our family during a life full of transitions, and I cannot recommend it highly enough to any parent searching for a place where their children will be genuinely cared for.

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    Little Bears Daycare

    Little Bears Daycare

    4.8(12 reviews)
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    My son Liam started at Little Bears Daycare a year and half ago (at 3 months old). As a first time…read moremom i had no idea what to look for in a daycare or what questions to ask, all I have is my motherly instinct and upon first visit with the owner of Little Bears, Marisa, I knew right away that this was where I wanted him to spend his days since I had to go back to work. Marisa gave me several references of other parents to call to chat about their experiences and all raved about her and her team. Liam clearly loves all of the women: Marisa, Gioconda and Edilima. We are so happy that we found this place and plan on keeping Liam at Little Bears until next year before he starts pre-school. Little Bears does provide warm healthy home-cook food, lots of love, story time, music, dance and outdoor play for the little ones. We have been providing wipes, diapers, bottles/milk for him.

    My wife and I did extensive research, toured more than a dozen daycares in the east bay and were…read moreappalled by the options we had in our hands. Luckily, Marisa replied to one of our texts/emails positively (thank god!), because she just had an open spot. My son Michail, 8 months old at the time, enrolled back in September. He is 13 months old now and we could not be happier with the care our little one gets at Little Bears Daycare. Marisa, Gioconda and Edilma are great! They take care of him, feed him with organic food (fruit, vegetable and meat), and he is always happy and smiling when we drop him off or pick him up. He was a little cautious in the beginning, but now he shows signs of attachment, especially to Marisa and Gioconda. We couldn't be happier. We feel really lucky! Schedule is 8am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday (I think there is an option for 3 days a week). We provide diapers, formula and wipes.

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