As a first-time mom, the idea of leaving my 6-month-old in someone else's care was daunting, but…read morechoosing Auntie Ming's was the best decision we could have made for our son Maxwell. He has been there since he was an infant, and the impact on his growth has been incredible. Here is why we can't recommend them enough: Developmental Progress: Almost immediately after starting, we saw him hitting his developmental milestones. The environment is both nurturing and stimulating. I really think it is because the teachers here give such great care and attention to each child and the adult:kid ratio is perfect. Genuine Care & Nutrition: You can tell the caretakers truly love these children. They are meticulous about wellbeing and diet, always clearing food choices with us beforehand to ensure we are comfortable with his nutrition. Auntie Ming showed me the kitchen and all the organic food that they were serving the kids and it reassures me how well they are eating! Daily Engagement: Every day is packed with fun, educational activities. I never have to wonder how he's doing because the communication is stellar. I received detailed updates and plenty of photos throughout the day, which gave me such peace of mind while at work. The Personal Touch: On our last day, Auntie Ming gifted us a handmade scrapbook filled with photos of our son's time there. It was so thoughtful it brought literal tears to my eyes! It is rare to find people you can trust implicitly with your baby. To any parents looking for a safe, educational, and deeply loving environment: Auntie Ming's is the gold standard. We are so appreciative of everything they've done for our family!

I sent my second son to Auntie Ming as soon as he turned 6M…read more Auntie Ming was so thoughtful with us. We originally asked to send my son at around 5M but when I had family over and was able to bridge to 6M she was fine with us enrolling then and held the spot for me. Without any prompting, like the pro that she is, Auntie Ming helped us transition to more solids at 6M, then gradually to whole milk and sippy cups. She also helped my son with sitting to crawling to now walking and talking. She's the absolute best!

Both of our kids have been at Growing Minds Montessori since they were two, and our son just…read moregraduated from the program. After all these years, I can honestly say Ms. Donna Pineda is one of the most wonderful, compassionate, and attentive teachers we could have asked for. She really cares about every single kid who walks through her door, and you can see it in everything she does. The growth we've seen in our son has been tremendous. His speech, his curiosity, his comprehension, the way he understands and talks about his own feelings, how he plays and works with other kids, all of it grew in ways we didn't expect. He left the program ready for kindergarten, sure, but more than that he left confident, independent, and genuinely excited to learn. A lot of that comes down to the curriculum. It's comprehensive, and it lets each kid move at their own pace instead of pushing everyone through the same lesson on the same day. The range of what they cover still surprises me. They've done science units on space and the solar system, dinosaurs, mathematics, learning about different cultures around the world, Spanish Circle for vocabulary, and Little Chefs, which our kids absolutely loved. Our son would come home talking about planets one week and counting everything in the house the next. He picked up Spanish words we didn't even teach him. It's the kind of variety that keeps them curious instead of bored. Donna takes the time to figure out what each student needs, where to challenge them, where to feed their curiosity, and where they just need patience and a little emotional support instead. Our kids also picked up so many everyday skills like cleaning up after themselves, being patient, and working through small problems on their own. We noticed it at home right away. The environment is safe and warm, and Donna is extremely communicative. We always knew how our kids' days went, what they were working on, and what we could do at home to help. As a parent, that kind of consistent, open communication means a lot. The group is small on purpose, so the kids get real attention and the families actually get to know each other. We've built lasting relationships with the teachers and with the other parents, friendships that have carried on well outside of the classroom. Donna and her teaching assistant are wonderful human beings, and it's clear this is a calling for them and not just a job. We're so grateful our kids got to start their education here. If you're looking for a preschool or pre-K where your child will be truly known and cared for, we can't recommend Growing Minds Montessori enough.

We enrolled our older son in GMMP when he turned 2 in 2024, and it has been a wonderful spot for…read morehim and our family! Since day 1, Ms. Donna, Ms. Rosalina, and all the families have been so welcoming. During the day, I get photos and videos of his activities, and we get a monthly curriculum to help us follow along. Our first has learned so many practical life skills (like putting on and taking off shoes, jackets, etc) and social-emotional skills. GMMP was essential when we brought home our second child, giving our first a routine, and helping him process becoming a big brother. I'm so grateful for this wonderful community, and can't wait to send our second there when he turns 2.

We feel really lucky to have found Three Bears Childcare for our daughter. From the very beginning,…read moreStacey has created such a warm, caring environment for the kids. She is incredibly attentive and genuinely wonderful with them, and it shows in how comfortable and happy the children are there. As parents, Stacey also does an amazing job keeping us at ease. She communicates clearly, shares updates, and you can tell she truly cares about the kids' well-being and development. Since starting here, we've seen such a positive difference in our daughter. Her language skills have grown so much and she's becoming more confident interacting with other kids. It's been really special to watch those interpersonal skills develop in such a nurturing environment. We're very grateful to have Stacey and Three Bears Childcare as part of our daughter's early years.

My daughter has been going to three bears since she was about 10 months old and I could not speak…read moremore highly of it. Stacey and her teachers are extremely attentive and loving with the children. My favorite part of the day while at work is getting all the photos and videos throughout the day showing how much fun they're having

We've had such a positive experience at Hearts & Minds Preschool. and I can't say enough good…read morethings about it!  They have a great indoor and outdoor space for play and activities that our daughter really enjoyed. The curriculum was engaging and encouraged curiosity and creativity with age-appropriate activities. Every teacher genuinely cares for each student and their emotional and social well being. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and that warmth radiates through every interaction. We're so grateful for this preschool. Highly recommend!

Our experience at Hearts & Minds Pre-K has been absolutely wonderful. What truly stands out is the…read morebeautiful and consistent emphasis on social-emotional learning from all the teachers. They are warm and loving professionals who are so in tune with each child's individual developmental strengths and areas for growth, and they develop a real bond with all of the families. The curriculum is very thoughtful, supporting kindergarten readiness through creative activities that are super engaging to the students. The school has a beautiful yard and play areas, a huge variety of activities, and enriching programs from outside instructors like yoga, Spanish, music, and even an insect lab! We couldn't recommend it more highly!

We love Little Sunshine, and would enthusiastically recommend it to all parents! We sent our son…read morethere for two years, starting from when he was about seven months old. More than anything, we wanted him to be safe, and to be loved. Little Sunshine gets high praise in both of these areas! Ada and her team cared for our son as if he was their own. They made him feel loved, and because of that, he loved coming in there every day. She makes you feel like your child is truly special to her. We also had total trust in the safety of Little Sunshine. It is well-run in every way. They deal with child illnesses well, finding a nice balance between flexibility and community safety. They do a great job of communicating with parents. They cook healthy food for your child every day. They send lots of cute photos of your kids. They are very detail-oriented. Ada runs Little Sunshine with a lot of joy and energy. She seems to love her work, and it shows in her relationships with the children and her parents. We feel so lucky to have found this place, and would send our son back there in a heartbeat. If you get the chance to send your child here, don't hesitate.

Ada is the best! I had a good feeling about her during our tour and could tell she prioritized the…read morekids' well being above all else. I liked that she spoke both Cantonese and Mandarin, so my kids would get exposure to both. She basically helped raise my two kids starting from when they were 4 months old, with the second moving onto preschool soon. My older one still likes visiting, and Ada gives him snacks whenever he does . We experienced bottle refusal in the beginning with both kids, and Ada helped us navigate through it with tips and patience (don't worry, she won't let your baby starve, and she'll even spoon feed them if she has to). She also gives daily progress reports and sends pics frequently to let you know they're doing great. My daughter is 2.5 now, and she happily struts through Ada's door in the morning and doesn't bother to look back at me to say goodbye. She can't wait to go and play with her friends and just do her own thing. She doesn't let me do her hair, yet she comes home from daycare with the cutest pigtails! According to Ada, she eats well and sleeps well at daycare, which I totally believe. Another nice thing is that the older kids get fed supper before pickup, so I don't stress about how much she eats during our family dinner. I drop her off every weekday and go to work knowing she is in great hands. I can't say the same about other daycares I visited, which showed some definite red flags. Even though other daycares may be more flexible with better hours and less holidays, I could tell they prioritized money over the kids. One of them even let us visit the room where several babies were taking their nap, and this was during Covid! In contrast, Ada only does tours after the school day, when all the kids have left and before they do their cleaning/ sanitizing (not disrupting the kids and cleanliness is kind of her thing). If you're looking for a daycare, definitely add Little Sunshine Childcare to your list to visit. Ada isn't your normal Chinese grandma-type who just watches your kids. She has loads of energy and keeps the kids engaged throughout the day with activities (music, drawing), outside time, etc. She's been doing this a long time, so she's seen it all and knows how to raise kids. Both her and Uncle just have great hearts and genuinely care about the kids.

We have absolutely loved our experience with the teachers and administration during our child's…read morelast year at Alpha kids Junipera Serra. I remember our child's first week, he was a bit scared but Ms. Susan took him under her wing and he was having fun in no time.  The teacher (Ms. Rebeca) is fabulous! She has fun crafts and songs and every day of school he comes home happy. We've seen our little one grow socially and academically due to the great instruction and environment they have created.  We would be happy to recommend Alpha kids to other parents.

I've been around Alpha Kids for almost 8 years and have watched both my nephew and niece graduate…read morefrom here. I was so satisfied on how they had grown and thrived at Alpha Kids that I decided to send my own child here. My son, who was 2 when he started, didn't really talk, only simple grunting, as expected for a two year old, but he has completely done a 180 and is now able to express in sentences what he wants after less than a year at this institution. He has grown both socially and academically in such a short amount of time. The teachers are so attentive to the children that I cannot thank them enough for what they do. My child loves coming everyday and never wants to go home. The community that Alpha Kids have built is undeniably strong and the love that the teachers have for the kids is amazing and cannot be more genuine. Every time I pick up my child, I would always get an update on how he was for the day. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would. Thank you Alpha Kids administration and teachers!

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!

I really enjoyed having my child attend Fun with Mandarin. The whole experience went way beyond my…read moreexpectations. Bin Bin and Ben are incredibly well-organized and knowledgeable, and my son learned so much Mandarin. We speak English at home, but he's now able to converse comfortably with his grandparents in their native tongue--which has been really special. One thing I especially appreciated was getting daily updates on the curriculum along with photos of the day's activities. It made me feel connected and confident in what he was learning. When we ran into challenges with our child, the team was kind, patient, and genuinely helpful. They were always there with thoughtful support. They're also very active in SFUSD and shared a lot of expert insights with us about public Mandarin immersion programs, which I found incredibly helpful. I highly recommend Fun with Mandarin to anyone looking for warm, attentive care and high-quality Mandarin immersion.

My daughter has been joining FWM for 2 years. She loves to go to school and learns a lot from the…read moreschool. She meets lots of friends and loves the teachers there. It's nothing better than seeing her smile every day at school and listening to what she learns from school. She learns Mandarin very well there. Binbin Laoshi and Teacher Ben are very patience and caring. So glad to have her joining the FWM school.

My daughter recently graduated from Miraloma having spent two years at the adorable little red…read moreschoolhouse. Our family really enjoyed the co-op experience and supportive parent community. We formed lifelong friendships and made many sweet memories. We enjoyed parent teaching and felt lucky to have the opportunity to watch our daughter explore, learn and develop new friendships. It felt wonderful to be a part of a collective community effort with the goal of providing children with a safe and nurturing space where they can learn, grow and have fun. Miraloma is such a warm and welcoming place! I highly recommend touring in person to really appreciate Miraloma's wonderful space. The school has so many unique assets that affords unique experiences for the children like dancing on stage under a plum tree, harvesting plums from the same tree and making jam! Digging for worms and roly polys in the garden. Planting seeds, observing the growth of plants, harvesting fruits and vegetables and eating your bounty! Cooking up soups and baking cakes in the mud kitchen. Getting cozy in the book nook. Building strength and having fun on the trapeze! Challenging themselves to be brave and finally go down that fire pole. The current Director Rose and Teacher Anne (both began at Miraloma in July 2023) are highly credentialed and have decades of early childhood development experience at preschools. I have seen the tremendous passion and care they have for the children that I have never experienced before. I wish our daughter was able to have spent more time with these amazing teachers before she graduated. The play based and child led approach was wonderful and empowering for our daughter. Every day the teachers set up new and fun experiences and activities for the children, but the kids decide what they want to do. The teachers then build on and adapt the curriculum to support the interests of the kids at any given time. Kids are given the tools and freedom to explore and develop their authentic selves while knowing a loving and supportive adult is nearby if they need help. Anne and Rose are often found on the floor engaging with and connecting with the children. I would venture to say that Anne is the best preschool teacher in all of SF and she shares her insight and wisdom with families in weekly detailed updates. Parents can learn alot from both Rose and Anne. We are forever grateful to Miraloma for providing our daughter with such a wonderful foundation for learning. Take a tour and you will also be wowed by how wonderful this place is!

We are coming to the end of our Miraloma journey as our youngest has graduated. We started at…read moreMiraloma right after moving to SF and right away felt welcome into the community. All of the families we have met and gotten to know through the school have been wonderful. We would highly recommend Miraloma to families looking for the co-op experience. It has everything you and your child will need! We love the facilities with its private fenced in play yard, mud kitchen, swings, slides, climbing structure, a music garden + herb/fruit garden and so much more!!

We've had an outstanding experience at this remarkable Mandarin immersion preschool led by teachers…read moreKatie and Tiffany. From the start, the school's unwavering commitment to fostering the individual growth of my child and safety impressed me. The rooftop playground is a highlight and frequently used throughout the day. The children also regularly take local field trips and visit the library weekly. Nutritious lunches and snacks are also provided. The Brightwheel app keeps me connected with real-time updates and adorable pictures of my child so I know what he did each day, what he ate, and whether he napped. Teachers Katie and Tiffany are also always available to talk and provide support. Teachers Katie and Tiffany create a warm, encouraging atmosphere, making Little Panda feel like a second family. The structured lesson plans develop a strong well-rounded foundation for each child and focus on academics and social-emotional growth. Twice a year, Little Panda also provides an extremely detailed report of your child's growth and tracks them toward Kindergarten readiness. The class bunny is a plus too. After a very disappointing experience elsewhere, Little Panda has been a life-changer. Though the tuition is slightly higher, the value and peace of mind outweigh the cost. We 100% recommend Little Panda to any parent seeking an exceptional and safe preschool for their child. Teachers Katie and Tiffany offer an unparalleled educational experience, leaving parents and children beaming with joy and satisfaction. 10/10.

Little Panda Preschool has a great learning environment and offers a variety of activities. My…read morelittle one is very happy and looks forward to going to school every day. He brings home the songs he learned in classes and sing them whenever he is in the car which we believe this helped a lot with his mandarin skills and we think this is adorable. In addition to creative teaching activities in the classroom, they also take the children out of the classroom, including field trips to the library or nearby supermarket which enriches their social skills. My child has had a wonderful time at Little Panda Preschool and has enjoyed a diverse range of activities. Such a teaching environment and practical experiences indeed enrich a child's learning and life. Continued participation in such activities will help nurture their overall abilities and social skills.