This Yelp review is longgggg overdue--if I could give Brave Christian Preschool 10-stars, I…read moreabsolutely would. We're a military family without relatives nearby, and this school has truly become our extended family. We've been part of this community since my kids were just a few months old, and I can't say enough amazing things about the school. Why we love Brave Christian: ** Warm, family-like community - The staff and teachers genuinely care--it feels like home - My kids are deeply loved and supported every day. ** Engaging, thoughtful programming - Daily fun and enriching activities - Creative crafts (with special keepsakes for parents!); I look forward to all the fun "gifts" the kids make throughout the year. - Personalized yearly binders filled with drawings, photos, and memories that capture the kids growth and development ** One-of-a-kind facilities - Huge indoor gym - Outdoor courtyard with play structures and swings - Outside garden with weekly gardening activities - Auditorium ** Unique extras - Onsite Spanish teacher throughout the week - Pet lizard and bird to greet the kids each morning - Visits to the kindergarten classes up the hill for fun interaction with older kids - Special events like petting zoos and visits with exotic animals ** Family & community events - Harvest Festival - Ice Cream Socials - Science & Art Fair - Other onsite events that bring families together - Fun themes like Dr. Seuss week ** Nutritious (and fun) snacks provided that kids enjoy - A lot of the "snacks" are even heated/warm! ** Great communication & safety - Mobile App with daily updates and photos - Strong onsite security for peace of mind ** Support for military & families - Military discount + acceptance of military subsidies - Sibling discounts available ** Above-and-beyond teachers - Some have even become our trusted babysitters outside of school It's worth noting that Brave Christian is a faith-based school (as the name suggests), but the community is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming to families of all backgrounds and beliefs. They foster an environment where everyone feels respected and valued. At this age, the focus is on helping children grow into kind, respectful, and compassionate humans. This amazing team has helped raise my kids, and I've truly watched them flourish under their care. I'm so grateful we found this place. Thank you, Brave Christian, for pouring so much love into our family

Both of our kids started in Brave Christian's preschool and have been here ever since -- now in 7th…read moreand 4th grade -- and we couldn't imagine them anywhere else. The teachers don't just teach; they go above and beyond every single day. They know our kids, encourage them, challenge them, and somehow make learning feel like something they choose to do. That alone deserves a medal... or at least a parade. We also appreciate how the school stays grounded in Christian values and Bible-based learning. It's woven into the school day in a way that feels authentic, uplifting, and genuinely meaningful for our kids. The wide range of athletic opportunities is another huge plus -- for both boys and especially girls. The school truly invests in girls' sports, and it shows. Our daughter feels supported, confident, and excited to compete. And the campus? Stunning. Set up on a hill with a beautiful hillside view, it feels peaceful, safe, and inspiring -- the kind of place you actually want your kids spending their days. The community is warm, the communication is clear, and the whole environment is joyful and grounded. Our kids love it here. We love it here. Five stars, no hesitation.

Very nice school -- my little brother learned a lot from this school. One thing I like about the…read moreschool is the food there; it's unhealthy food, but at least it's not stored in freezers. The park is very good there

My kids have been going here for a couple years- one child now in middle school and one in 4th…read moregrade this year. This is an amazing school. We moved here from Tiburon and I thought we were spoiled over there with top notch schools. And behold... this elementary school is amazing. The teachers are fabulous, and the level of academic excellence here is only matched by its diversity. The 5th graders all get iPads to use during the year, and the teachers are communicative and really invested in helping the children be successful. This is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It is also beautiful, well-designed, and filled with wonderful staff and diverse, intelligent, kind children.

It has taken me over a year to gather the courage to write this review, and my motivation is not…read moreborn out of anger alone, but from a place of profound disappointment and a broken heart. My journey with this school, which spanned nearly five years, was full of moments that initially filled us with hope but ultimately left us deeply disillusioned. When my daughter and I were first accepted, we were elated. I remember the tears of joy as we shared the news with family, and we even brought a cake to the staff to express our appreciation. We believed we had found a safe, nurturing Christian environment where my daughter could thrive academically and spiritually, and where she would form lasting, meaningful relationships under the guidance of a Christian curriculum and staff. Unfortunately, as the years went by, our experience was consistently marred by disappointments, particularly with the behavior of some of the teachers. What was even more troubling, however, was the principal's response--or lack thereof. Time after time, when issues were brought to her attention, Miss Westgate, the principal, would dismiss concerns or, worse, turn the situation around, making the staff out to be the victims despite undeniable evidence to the contrary. This lack of accountability was heartbreaking, but I continued to hope that my daughter was still receiving a good education. One of the more distressing events during our time at the school involved a teacher who submitted a letter to CPS, claiming that I was unsafe with my daughter because she sat in the front seat of the car. The car in question was a two-seater, and the airbag had been turned off--perfectly legal. CPS, when contacted, dismissed the claim as frivolous, noting they often receive baseless reports from this school. This was just one example of many, where the school staff overstepped, and yet no action was taken to address the behavior. Another shocking incident involved the leaking of private information from a live scan to parents who were not authorized to see it. Despite my attempts to bring this to Miss Westgate's attention, there was no explanation, just a shrug and an admission of ignorance. I had nothing to hide, but the idea that such sensitive information was handled so carelessly was inexcusable. As time passed, my daughter's emotional well-being became a growing concern. She was bullied by a former close friend, and after repeatedly addressing the situation with the staff, I was forced to take matters into my own hands. I spoke politely with the child involved, reminding her of their past friendship and encouraging her to reconcile. I even communicated this to the child's father and Miss Westgate, who assured me she would look into it. The following day, however, Miss Westgate informed me that I was no longer allowed on school property, that my behavior was deemed inappropriate. I was barred from participating in school activities I had been a part of for years, including chapel and father-daughter events. Despite my efforts to resolve the matter amicably, the school took an aggressive stance, forcing me to withdraw my daughter. When I made the decision to pull my daughter from the school, it wasn't out of spite but out of necessity. I needed to protect her, and unfortunately, staying at this school was no longer in her best interest. The final blow came when we enrolled her in a local public school, only to discover that she was a year behind academically, despite having been told that private education would provide a better foundation. This gap in her education, combined with the emotional toll of her experience at this school, has been incredibly difficult to navigate. We've had to hire a tutor to catch her up, a process that has added more stress to an already challenging situation. As I reflect on this experience, it is clear to me that the principal, Miss Westgate, failed to hold her staff accountable for their actions. Despite providing her with ample evidence of their misconduct, she chose to defend them and, in the end, made it impossible for us to continue our relationship with the school. It's with a heavy heart that I share this review, but I feel compelled to speak out. My daughter's experience, our family's experience, was far from the Christian, nurturing environment we had hoped for. I would caution any parent considering this school to carefully weigh these factors and consider whether this is the right place for their child.

I'd give this school no stars if I could. If you don't live in Danville or Alamo, find another…read moreschool. I reside in Walnut Creek, and everyone looked at me like I was poor or would question why I'd consider going there (even though my house in Walnut Creek is upwards of 3m and theirs in 1.5-2). My daughter went to the preschool for two years. Poor communication with teachers (they only communicate at pick up in front of other parents, while other schools have apps for communication. No focus on whole child, sit, read, write mentality. If you question anything they will slowly push you out. Was told after testing that she wouldn't do well at the school (she was four). They tested her multiple times without communicating that. There was no communication all year that she had been struggling (shows they don't care about how the kids are doing until testing). Ms. Kalina is awful. Very fake (most of the staff and other moms are). Shows favoritism and said "we will see how this baby turns out" while I was pregnant. Wasn't a good fit. Don't waste your time and send your child to Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church or Contra Costa Christian (some of the teachers at SRVCA said they heard great things about it). My kids now go to those two schools, are thriving and so happy. My daughter told me "I like my new school because they don't put me in time out" (a which we knew nothing of-go figure). Older facilities but genuine and loving community-everything you want for your baby and at least they have real grass. Oh yeah, we donated over 1k to have a buck with our name put on it for their upgraded outdoor area.

They do get a star back for working with you and trying to make your problem child fit in. Your…read morechild may still not fit in, but I can't blame the school for not trying. As a working mother, I feel a bit left out sometimes here. I do appreciate all the stay at home moms and their commitment to this school. Seems like public schools need a lot of parental involvement and help (more so than I ever realized). Unfortunately, all us working parents can do sometimes is contribute monetarily (and I know some people have trouble with that). Maybe it's just my guilt talking....

This is my son's second year at Green Valley and we cannot be happier. Last year Mrs. Aepli was his…read moreteacher and this year Mr. Templeton. Both amazing teachers. My son loves going to school. The principle is beyond sweet and loving to all the kids. We are very thanksful for every single staff member for all what they have provided to support my child and our family.

I moved back to Dublin around 3 years ago after having lived abroad since my kids were born. My two…read moreolder kids started in 2nd and 4th grade. Coming back from fancy international school, plus having one neurodivergent boy who needed extra help after Covid took so much time away from schooling, I was worried -- what if there's bullying, or bad teachers who don't care about students, or indifference or incompetence. Well we have been pleasantly surprised. Dublin El has been so accommodating and supportive, proactively supporting my child's needs. The principal and vice principal, along with school counselor and psychologist have been involved with the education plan as well (he has a 504 but doesn't need IEP). I haven't had to fight for anything or receive any hostility. They have matched us with wonderful teachers (Mrs. Logan in 2nd, Mrs. Dwyer in 4th). They also put him in weekly support group and targeted training outside of class, in areas where he needs more help. This year, my youngest started kindergarten here, and let me tell you that the curriculum is very robust for these little guys. I volunteer in class at least once a week, and I'm always surprised at how much they're trying to teach the kiddos. I almost think it's too much too early, and may be hard to keep up for some, but they do have afterschool remedial class for those who are falling behind. No wonder Dublin is a strong school district because they start them early.

Our child has been attending here for a few months and so far we are very happy with every aspect…read moreof her education!

My older son went here for five years and I was so happy with how the teachers were on top of…read morething. The teachers really get to know your child and his needs. I found that they want your child to do all that they are capable of doing.My son has moved on to middle school but because of all the hard work from the teachers at bollinger, he is doing so good ( A /student). I am so happy that my little one will begin his journey to success. My baby is starting Kindergarten in the fall, can't wait. Thank you to all the teachers at Bollinger.

My Daughter was assaulted by , a student in her class she was spit on and nothing was done as…read morefar as repercussions.

Ok, both my kids went here. The facility and staff always impressed me. I volunteered to drive on…read morefield trips and got to see the teachers and students in action. A very nice neighborhood school with a caring staff. Nice playground area, tennis backboard, T-ball and LL field, a fenced area for bikes and a center courtyard that most of the classrooms face. Good security practiced here, my kids enjoyed their time here. Highly recommended.

My experience at Los Cerros Middle School changed me as a person…read more I entered from Vista Grande as a goody-two-shoes, concerned about my "permanent record," trying my best, playing in band, and writing poetry. One day, as I'm sitting down eating lunch, an administrator hands someone at the table a clipboard. "Everyone at this table has to sign up for lunch detention." My beautiful, immaculate permanent record would be ruined! (Note from an adult: Permanent records either don't exist or no one will ever care to read them, so don't worry about what's on them.) Somehow, every one of us had messed up already. "What did we do?" we asked. "Someone threw a recyclable aluminum can in the trash can at the end of this table yesterday, and because I don't know who it was, you all have to be punished." But anyone can throw anything in a trash can at any time, not just the people who sit at the nearest table, we noted. She didn't care. It's just a can? Didn't care. I don't drink out of cans? None of us were even SITTING at this table yesterday? No, our stupid children logic didn't matter, we don't deserve agency or space to reason. This admin just wanted to show how little justice actually mattered, you're just supposed to cower under her authority. This wasn't an isolated incident; I also got real, after-school detention because I forgot to ask my parents to sign my math test. How is it supposed to benefit a student to stare at a wall for an hour after school? So, what did I learn from this experience? That getting in trouble has nothing to do with whether you did anything wrong. It's all about getting caught. Ever since then, I forged signatures on my tests and never got caught. My new favorite hobbies are trespassing and graffiti. Maybe you've seen some of my work around Danville. Los Cerros has a nice Literary Magazine, though.

We have our 2nd child in Los Cerrito's Middle School and have been happy with the most of the…read moreteachers, the staff and the top management. On the occasions where the teacher was out of line we went to the vice principal and got it taken care of, eventually both bad teacher left the school. When there were trouble between the kids management took care of it quickly and efficiently. The education is top-notch, we have no complains, the kids get a good education.