My family absolutely adores this school and the loving teachers who care for and educate my son…read more The director Ms. Neeru is full of joy and keeps everything organized. The communication through the app is wonderful and prompt. The teachers have a perfect balance of warmth and structure. The activities at school celebrate different cultures and provide super fun experiences. My son attended for 2 years and my only regret is that he didn't start earlier!

Growing Years Preschool has been a second home for our family. Our son spent two wonderful years…read morehere--starting in Maples, growing in Redwoods, and graduating to kindergarten at age five--while our daughter moved from the Tots (Willows) class to the Toddler (Maples) class with confidence and smiles. Watching both kids thrive in the same loving community has been the best endorsement we could ask for. What sets Growing Years apart is the people. The teachers in Willows, Maples, and Redwoods are incredibly attentive and nurturing--they notice the small things, follow the children's curiosity, and turn everyday moments into learning. Thank you to the entire teaching team for inspiring imagination, kindness, and independence. And a very special thank-you to Miss Neeru and the admin staff for running such a thoughtful, organized, and welcoming preschool. Their communication is clear, transitions between classrooms are handled with care, and families always feel included. The program blends play-based fun with real kindergarten readiness. Our kids come home talking about letters and numbers, new stories and songs, art projects they're proud of, and the games they played outside. We love the "Star of the Week" tradition that helps each child shine and build confidence. Family gatherings, Christmas celebrations, and multicultural events make it feel like a true community where every culture and family is welcomed and celebrated. If you're looking for a caring, well-run preschool/toddler program with dedicated teachers, meaningful curriculum, and a genuine sense of community, we highly recommend Growing Years Preschool. Our children have felt safe, encouraged, and excited to learn here--and that peace of mind for parents is priceless. Thank you, Miss Neeru and team, for giving our family such a positive start to early education!

The 5 stars are for the Happiness Hill Preschool (HHP) teachers and the love they have for the job…read moreand the love they pour into the kids! My child has been to a few different daycare programs, including one that's literally 2x the price (Bright Horizons). However, HHP is the only place where my partner and I felt all the teachers (that we've met thus far) have a genuine passion for the kids. At a previous daycare, my child only talked about one teacher who seemed to really care, who unsurprisingly was the only teacher we felt actually enjoyed her job as a preschool teacher. However, at HHP, my child raves about all the teachers. There is a glaring weakness at HHP though, and that's the administration team. Unfortunately, other Yelp feedback about the slow and sometimes lack of responses (via phone or email) are true in my experience. Phone calls or emails go unanswered for days or weeks at a time, if at all. Fortunately, interaction with the admin office are mostly unnecessary after the child is actually enrolled. I'm hoping this area will be improved! If there are any "emergencies" or issues with my child at school, the teachers are very good about either calling or emailing us. And teachers are timely in their responses to our proactive emails to them as well. All in all, HHP has been a very positive place for my child.

I loved Happiness Hill so much that I sent my son 5 years later. He was loved and cared for. I was…read moreso sad when he graduated but he was prepared for kindergarten and loves to learn. This school has been a blessing for our family.

My son loved Ms. Yang Yang a lot. He spent more than 3 years at Little Duck since he's 18 months…read moreold. He learned most of the Mandarin, proper manner, basic skill set, and have a great interactions with other kids. He enjoyed the home-made food provided by YangYang and always asked for more. I can see how healthy and happy he had developed ever since he joined the daycare. Before he graduated, he already able to sing Mandarin songs and speaking some Chinese idioms, which surprised me a lot.

Daughter attended since 18 months and the transition was successful and seamless! Mrs. Yang and…read moreJing Jing are very mindful of each kid is their respective ages. My daughter is the youngest and still gets the same respect and attention as the others. Her Mandarin is good and she is happy there!

Can't say enough good things about this school. My older daughter absolutely thrived here. She went…read more4 years ago and we are still best friends with most of our class. It's not just a preschool it's a community. As a parent getting to be involved I got to know the children and get to know them and watch them grow. My youngest is starting here in August and we can't wait!

What an awesome preschool experience and community! We wanted a school experience for our child…read morewhere we as parents could volunteer and be involved. I love the community aspect in and outside of the school, getting to know the parents and kids really well. The teachers are so caring and knowledgeable, and there are so many wonderful activities and events planned throughout the year. I definitely recommend if you have the time to give!

Our daughter has been enrolled here for the last two years and has had a wonderful experience. I…read morereally appreciate how much her teachers care about her, how passionate they are about the kids and how easy they are to talk to if anything comes up. Considering the facilities and that it is a professionally run preschool and daycare center, I do think they provide great value. Our daughter will be attending TK and the fact that the preschool is right next door to Castro Valley Elementary is extremely convenient as they handle both pickup and drop-off. It also provides a partial day of a familiar environment and teachers she loves as she transitions to public school, which is a big plus. Well done ABC Preschool and Daycare!

Our daughter was at ABC Preschool for her first four years in Castro Valley, and we couldn't have…read moreasked for a better experience. This place really felt like home to her and to us. She grew so much while she was there. The teachers are warm and caring, and you can tell they really love what they do. It was always so nice to be see their arts and crafts hung up right by the front door so that you could see what they had worked on recently. I also thought it was awesome that they spoke Spanish to her. I've struggled to keep that going at home, so it meant a lot to know she was learning and practicing at school without me even being there. The school also did a bunch of family events that we loved. Daddy and Me was always a favorite because we got to come in, watch the kids perform, and do crafts together. They also put on fun things for the holidays, like Halloween and Christmas, where the kids got to celebrate and we could be part of it too. It was great watching her play with her friends and have her show me all her favorite places to play in the outdoor play area. The hours were always great so if you're a working parent you have that peace of mind that you know your kids are taken care of so you can focus on work. We're really thankful for the time our daughter had at ABC Preschool. She made great memories, learned so much, and we always felt like she was in the right place. I'd highly recommend you to check this daycare out.

ts the worst school i've done. tasha uses security cameras instead of going inside to help…read morestudents, who can ask for help for 40 minutes and wont be answered. i got taught there multiplication but wasn't ever helped ever after, ever. she don't do shi1. the lunches are ass, its so bad that the best thing we ever get is a white castle slider. and those are tiny. you cant get up, look any direction besides down for more then 3 seconds without being in trouble, and they treat lunch like a privilege and not a basic thing. the pe here is brutal and they don't accomodate students regardless of age. they made 5 year olds do 100 push ups, sit ups, squats, and more. there is nothing good here. i have no idea how anyone can possibly rate this hell hole a 5 star. -andrew

When searching for a preschool, my criteria was an environment that epitomizes the Montessori…read moremethod as well as being safe and clean. Not only did I encounter that at The Montessori Giving Tree but I found an environment that my little one thrives in. My child has been with the school for almost one year and is excited to go to school every day. Tasha teaches the children respect and helping others out when needed. She is always there to answer any questions I have regarding the curriculum or if I feel my child needs to focus on an item she is more than happy to assist. I visited 6 different schools and this school was the only one that held up to my standards. Children are not running around screaming when in the classroom and Tasha ran me through each Montessori learning item and explain how the child will use the tools. The other schools just showed me where the tools were and that they were available to the kids. She has a little area outside where the kids can run around and play (this is when they probably do scream and it's okay) when the weather is nice. I read the review about limiting the snack quantities. Personally I find this acceptable because this way all the children will get an equal amount of food. If you just let the kids gorge themselves on what they like then they will not learn to share and inevitably 1 or more child will not get the item. In addition, if a child is given a bowl of carrots and a bowl of crackers, which snack do you think they will inhale? This way, each child will get a more balanced snack. Overall, my little one is extremely happy with the school and has never complained. In just a little under a year, she has already learned so much and made some great friends.

Best place for your kids, everyone is nice respectful and treat your kids like their own.read more

My son has been going here for almost a complete year now and I am forever grateful for this staff…read more My son loves going to school, he is always learning new things from colors to numbers to shapes and I love when he brings home his little art projects. They have been so kind and patient I highly recommend!

My daughter loves going here! We really want our daughter to be bilingual in Cantonese and this is…read morethe only school around east bay that has teachers to interact with her in Cantonese. They also speak Spanish and Mandarin and tailor to individual family's needs and wants. So even though circle time is held mostly in English, they would talk to my daughter in Cantonese during play because we requested it (she picked up some Spanish too!). They sang her happy birthday twice. Once in English and once in Cantonese. They give us updates during pick ups and post photo updates on Cluster app from time to time. Highly recommend this school!

Just wanted to write an update as my daughter ended up going to Little Sunshine as well. We had…read moresuch a wonderful experience there. My kids are in elementary school now, but they still miss Miss Amy and Miss Daniela so we still go to visit periodically. They are such patient, loving teachers. Highly recommend.