This is my second review on Quarry Lane after four years. My younger one has flourished in the past…read moretwo years here and we are incredible grateful for the nurturing environment, especially thankful to his current pre-k teachers Ms. Swati. She has helped my son mastered alphabets, phonics and foundational math skills. Beyond academics, she has also been doing a great job developing his social emotional skills. My son used to be very shy and now with her patience and understanding, he has built strong confidence when interacting with others. In addition, she is also top notch in communicating with us about the development of our son so that we know how to collaborate better with her at home and at school. We feel very fortunate to have Ms Swati as our son's teacher. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking to prepare their kids well for stepping into K. The rest of the school staffs are also wonderful. Ms. Liz, the school Director warmly greets the kids and parents every morning. She is always willing to listen and truly understands the students need. We are very grateful of her and all the school staffs to make QL a wonderful place for our kids to grow and learn.

Ms. Swati is an amazing teacher at Quarry Lane school. My child is in her Pre-k class and he has…read moreprogressed so much with memorizing and writing the entire alphabet and numbers, writing full words, sentences, and now paragraphs. He is is also very excited everyday about the topic of the curriculum whether it's about the human body and all the organs, the ocean or plants. His confidence and love for learning and engagement at school has improved in her class. I attribute this to her teaching style and how she interacts and engages with him. I'm very pleased and happy with she was my son's pre-k teacher because I think she has instilled in him a love for school. I highly recommend Ms. Swati!

My kids attended Alisal 1 year in 3rd an 5 grade. We moved…read morefrom Spain to CA and I was worried cause they couldnt speak English at that time. The school helped them soooo much! They both had great Teachers there, Mr. ONDI and Mrs. FERNANDES. Both helped them to succeed , I am so grateful. Also at this school they have a welcome comité that helps new families to know how school works and make things really easy when you are not used to the District.

I made a good decision putting my kid in this school. The teachers will really work closely with…read moreyou on your childs development. Mrs Firpo, one of the kindergarten teacher is doing a great job with my son! AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!

We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Ms. Ekhlas as our little one's teacher at Montessori…read moreSchool of Pleasanton. From the very beginning, she has been nothing short of amazing, caring, gentle, loving, and kind. Starting school was a huge transition for our little one (and us!) but Ms. Ekhlas made it a smooth experience for our family. She gave our child so much personal attention and care during those early days, helping him adjust quickly; within just one week, he was running into her arms with hugs every morning. That's when we knew she truly cares for each and every child in her classroom. Ms. Ekhlas is incredibly attentive and communicative. She regularly sends us updates and lots of adorable pictures. It's clear she puts so much thought and effort into creating a nurturing and stimulating environment. From fun learning activities to creative play, she keeps the children engaged and excited to come to school. She also goes above and beyond for the parents, planning thoughtful events like a sweet Mother's Day Brunch that made us feel so appreciated and connected to the school community. We honestly wish Ms. Ekhlas could be our child's teacher forever. Her warmth, dedication, and passion for teaching shine through in everything she does. We are endlessly grateful for her and cannot thank her enough for the love and care that she gives our baby. Ms. Ekhlas is truly the best!

Our toddler has been in Ms. Ekhlas' class for six months now and loves it. He is always excited to…read morego to school in the morning. My little one takes time to warm up to new people, but he's so comfortable there with all his teachers and friends and doesn't want to leave when I come pick him up. We feel so at peace during the workday knowing he is in the best hands and having so much fun. I couldn't recommend MSOP and Ms Ekhlas enough, she truly cares about the well being of the kids, along with Ms Diana and Ms Iram.

I would like to thank Ms. Cavanas for her fantastic support, care, knowledge and communication…read more This is the 4th year our son is at Stratford and we could not be any happier. Ms. Cavanas is amazing also Ms. Jessie (elementary director) and Ms.Asita (Head of school) are very helpful and understanding. They always work with our family as a team to ensure our son gets the best out of the school. The school has a family feeling, we always know that our son is well looked after and we can communicate with the school and teacher anytime. I wish the Stratford family a fantastic holiday and new year. Parisa Pereira

I appreciate Mrs Amreen Hashmi for her caring and support. My kid is difficult, Mrs Amreen is being…read morepatient to her and going above and beyond to spend extra time to support her. She understands how important 4th grade is, as it marks the beginning of preparation for the transition to middle school, not just academically, but also in terms of social and emotional development, behavior, and growing independence. Appreciate her support this year. Thanks Mrs Amreen~

STEAM just opened in January 2016. It's AMAZING! The toys and furniture are all new, clean, and…read moreengaging. The teachers are all enthusiastic and caring. The curriculum is student driven and the kids love it. We've tried a few different preschools in Pleasanton between our 2 kids and if you need full day care this is the place to go. It's at the site of the old Kidango and another preschool before that, but they've made some improvements. The price is competitive with other private preschools but you get so much more -- more attention, more science based toys, more teachers, more fun. They do not make lunch for the kids but that may be in the plans for later. They do have great interactive lessons for the kids: making cornbread, learning about birds and nests with real nests, having a table filled with dirt and digging in it, jars of caterpillars and buckets of worms, building gigantic magnatile buildings, etc. Great preschool. Wish they were around for our older child. The best thing is that the school is a part of the Pleasanton Unified School District so you know that all the teachers are screened and are up to the standards of the PUSD.

From the owner: The STEAM Preschool is a progressive, ground-breaking program that uses the STEAM concepts…read more(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) in all areas of our curriculum. This includes emphasis in the cognitive, physical, and social-emotional domains of development. We infuse our daily schedule with hands-on opportunities to build on the natural curiosity of all children. Through project-based, inquiry-driven activities, the children can explore and discover the world around them while learning literacy, problem solving skills, and collaboration techniques. The children will construct their own learning using critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.

Lydiksen Elementary School Home of the Lancers…read more The location is nestled in a beautiful neighborhood with towering trees that make you feel like you're on an adventure. The school's front lawn, planters and school garden are nicely manicured. It's a good inviting place for students and their family. My daughter was in TK (transitional kindergarten) with Mrs. Foley and TA Mrs. Kaelin. These wonderful women have gotten my daughter off to the right start. The TK class is gated off since it's the first building closest to the office and is split with a kinder class. It's near the school garden and front entrance and it's really convenient, trust me. The curriculum is awesome too! They learn lots with choice time, fundamentals, numbers/letters and cooking Friday just to name a few. The school community is inviting and welcoming. What better thing to have than moms and dads working together for their family's education. My daughter will be starting kindergarten soon and I'm confident and secure that Lydiksen Elementary has prepared her and will continue to help her grow as a student and person. Mr. Berg is the principal and good with the kids. There isn't a day my daughter doesn't say hi to him and he always returns the hello with a smile! It literally makes my daughter's day and makes her feel important and like she matters, thank you Mr. Berg! Thanks for reading!!

Love this school... My son has gone from K-5 here and it's been really amazing! The front office…read morestaff is superb! Every teacher my son and daughter have had here genuinely cared about them individually and academically! I love the morning music and announcement! It's truly something out of a movie!

The school has now moved to a new facility. They have a new gym and nice size classrooms. They are…read morelocated right off hopyard which gives easy access. The kids love the new facility and the teachers are serving each individual need because of the small class size, they are taught respect and the love of Jesus, something that is missing in our schools today.

Great education! Best student/ teacher ration in the valley. Lowest cost... BY FAR! Highest test…read morescores. Beautiful brand new facility. Wonderfully behaved students. Tailored to your child's educational needs. Great materials. Teachers who graduated from this very school. Beautiful new gym.

We absolutely love The Child Day Schools. As an anxious mama with just one kiddo, I thought finding…read morethe right preschool for him was going to be incredibly difficult. But as soon as I walked in I felt at ease. This was the third place I toured and I instantly knew it was going to be the right fit. Lindsay explained their philosophy which really emphasizes play based learning, (exactly what we were looking for) and just taking to her and watching the teachers interact with the kids I could tell that everyone really cares about these children, that it's not just a job. Their outside areas are big and shady and well equipped and the kids get a ton of time out there which I feel is crucial at this age. And my kid LOVES IT. He's been there for a little over a year and is excited to go every day. He always tells me how much he loves all the teachers and always wants to make them cards. His social skills have gotten better, he's made a bunch of friends, and he's learned a lot more than I expected at this age. The skills he is gaining impress me daily. I know some parents like daily updates on their child's progress, and you can get that here, but you have to ask for it. You won't get an email or a long conversation at pick up time everyday. But I just always check in with the teachers a few times a week and they're happy to talk with me or email with me. I just can't say enough good things about this place. Being able to leave my child somewhere I feel he is truly safe and cared for is so important.

I can't say enough good things about this school! We found TCDS after our preschool abruptly shut…read moredown and it was a lifesaver. Our son thrived in the program and learned so much during his time there. The instructors are amazing and it's a great environment with a good mix of instruction/learning and free play. He was prepared to make the transition to TK at our local elementary school last fall and it was all due to the TCDS. We're excited to have our daughter start at the school in August. If you're in search of a great preschool full of loving and thoughtful teachers and a wonderful academic/play environment, you definitely need to check out TCDS. I can't recommend it enough!!

Wonderful school and staff!!! One of my children is mildly special need and both of my children…read morehave excelled. Amazing school!