We've had a really positive experience at Happy Hearts in Burlingame. The first thing that stood…read moreout to us was how clean and well kept everything is. It immediately gives you peace of mind. More importantly, our daughter has built close relationships with her teachers, Lily, Adriana, and Leila. You can genuinely tell they enjoy what they do and care about the kids. Since starting there, she has been talking a lot more and has clearly developed stronger social skills. She has made a solid group of friends, which has been great to see. We also really appreciate the structure they provide. They handle breakfast, lunch, and a snack after nap time. That is one less daily stress for us. They make an effort to get the kids outside, which we think is important. Communication has been strong. They send updates when we ask and share photos, which helps us feel connected to her day. They have also been flexible with drop off and pick up times, which makes life easier.

I am so happy with our decision to put our daughter in daycare at Happy Hearts. It's not a daycare,…read moreit's a family. At this age, the most important things to me are love and safety and I could not ask for more in these departments. You can tell the teachers genuinely care for the children - this seems like more than a job to them. It warms my heart to see the connection my daughter has built with the teachers. The learning also seems solid for this age. Today my daughter started counting by tens all the way to the 100 and I was impressed she learned it at school. The owner of the daycare is wonderful and even came to our home to drop off a Father's Day present the students had made. If you're looking for a safe space where your child can be loved and cared for, I could not recommend Happy Hearts more.

We feel so lucky to have found FSM Montessori. Both of our children attended FSM for preschool and…read morehave absolutely thrived. They not only learned so much academically but also grew socially, emotionally, and independently thanks to the nurturing and thoughtful environment. Mrs. Rehmane and Ms. Carla are exceptional educators. Their kindness, patience, and genuine love for the children shine through every day. They really see and respect each child as an individual, and it shows in the confidence and joy our kids brought home from school. The school itself is always clean, safe, and calm, and it's clear that FSM follows a true Montessori approach--encouraging independence, curiosity, and hands-on learning. The quality of education is simply outstanding, and we couldn't have asked for a better foundation for our children. FSM Montessori has been such a gift to our family. We're so grateful for the experience and can't recommend it highly enough to other families in the area.

Mrs. Rehmane and her team are outstanding educators and communicators. Both kids and parents adore…read morethem. FSM's location is Mrs. Rehmane's home in the Burlingame Hills and is very organized. She uses the best Montessori educational materials in her school, which teaches up to 12 students between the ages of 3-6. Her calm, warm demeanor makes everyone feel at ease, including our youngest daughter who has been attending FSM for the last 2 years. Mrs. Rehmane has been an educator for many years and has built a great team around her, including Ms. Carla and Ms. Sandy, who comes twice a week for 1 hour of Spanish and/or music class. We recently completed an in-school observation while all the children were there, and it was really adorable (and amazing) how quiet and concentrated they all were with the various "jobs" that Montessori students take on during the day. We have the option to move our child to the local public school for TK, but we will keep her at FSM for another year as we believe Mrs. Rehmane will help accelerate her learning across reading, writing, and math, as well as geography, science, etc. Also, FSM offers extended hours care, which has been very helpful to us and other parents. 5 stars isn't enough here -- we'd give her 10! :)

This is a phenomenal school and hidden gem. Between our 3 children, we have experienced 3…read morepreschools and Trinity is, by far, exceptional in every way. My youngest daughter came here 1 year before starting kindergarten. She was at another daycare and I was concerned she was behind academically (compared to where her brothers were at her age), especially having a late summer birthday. She also had some issues with asserting herself. My goals were helping her to learn the basics so she was prepared for kindergarten and being in a positive and nurturing environment so she could gain confidence and become her own person. She achieved both at Trinity. In less than a year, she not only recognizes numbers and letters, but she is starting to read. More importantly, she is in a very positive and warm environment which has allowed her to not only come out of her shell, but have many relationships with lots of friends and classmates. To our surprise, she's blossomed into a social butterfly! What makes the difference is that the teachers love teaching. They are happy and it shows and creates the amazing environment at Trinity. Ms Jam is an exceptional director who not only organizes the most creative events (field trips and on-site activities), but she understands learning and how to build a program and foster an environment that allows each child to thrive. The parents are down to earth and centered. That also makes a big difference. The children are kind and they learn kindness. This is a very special place.

My daughter started at Trinity right when she turned 2yrs old. At the time she was almost done…read morewith her potty training, but they still accepted her, which was awesome! This school goes above and beyond to educate your little one with full exposure to so many classroom activities, local field trips, and 3rd party vendor events like petting zoo, bubble foam fest, etc! When my daughter was old enough, I looked into our district elementary school for TK. I applied and almost transferred her to TK. But I'm so glad I didn't! From the TK open house that I went to and observed, it was more like a daycare center and nothing like what Trinity provide for my child. What do Trinity provide? Well, let me tell you this... my daughter is now 5 years old and she only has a few more months left at Trinity before you graduate and attend kindergarten. My daughter is reading Magical Tree House chapter books with ease (she's on book 2 now). She is doing 3 column math arithmetic! She can confidently count in Spanish and a few other Spanish words. She's currently in the older class and they have 7 or 8 teachers for classroom size of 25 students. They are flexible in late pick up because they understand traffic happens. Class schedule is from 8am to 5:30pm.

My son attended One Love Montessori for almost 3 years. It was such an amazing experience. Everyday…read morehe came home with something new he learned. He learned a lot about about independent and that really gave him a lot of confidence in himself. Ms. Rita was great and very hands on. He looked forward everyday for school with One Love.

One Love Montessori was wonderful for my daughter who attended from age 2.5-5. We loved the…read moreMontessori style of individualized learning, and our daughter thrived. One of the teachers especially worked with my daughter to boost reading, writing, and math proficiency. My daughter graduates OLM able to read BOB books, write short/simple sentences, count past 100, do easy addition and subtraction, understands TK/K science concepts, etc. All this while making learning fun and motivating. She has learned independence, how to build strong friendships, communication skills, motor skills, and more. OLM was definitely the right choice for us!

Our son has attended Burlingame Montessori Preschool for the past two years, and I truly cannot…read moreimagine a better first school experience. It was the perfect transition from an in-home daycare to a small, warm, homey, and nurturing preschool before starting Transitional Kindergarten in the public schools. From day one, we felt welcomed into a caring and supportive community. The teachers and staff genuinely know, value, and appreciate each child as an individual. They focus on developing the whole child, and it shows in everything they do. The greatest gift this school gave our son was a strong foundation in social-emotional learning. He learned kindness, courtesy, sharing, empathy, communication, and how to interact respectfully with others. He also developed a deep appreciation for our environment and understands how interconnected we all are. He now reminds us to protect bees and insists on washing his hands thoroughly--small but meaningful examples of the life lessons he brings home every day! Academically, he was encouraged to be an active participant in his own learning through engaging, age-appropriate lessons in math, literacy, science, social studies, art, music, and Spanish. At the same time, the Montessori curriculum helped him build fine and gross motor skills, independence, perseverance, problem-solving abilities, and self-confidence. His love of learning has truly blossomed. As a parent sending my oldest child to school for the first time, I always felt supported, heard, and understood. Communication is outstanding. The school holds thoughtful parent-teacher conferences twice a year, regularly shares photos and updates through the Brightwheel app, and makes it easy to stay connected to your child's day. All four teachers and the director are friendly, highly trained, and approachable. They have always welcomed questions and conversations with kindness and professionalism. There was one occasion when our son was involved in a situation that required teacher intervention. I was incredibly impressed with how thoughtfully and fairly the staff handled it. They responded appropriately to both children involved, communicated openly with the families, and used the situation as a learning opportunity while maintaining clear, respectful expectations. It reinforced my confidence that the staff leads with both compassion and consistency. Beyond the classroom, the school hosts wonderful family events throughout the year that helped my husband and me build friendships with other families, arrange playdates, and feel genuinely connected to the school community. As an elementary school teacher and reading specialist with 18 years of experience, I have high expectations for early childhood education. I can honestly say I could not be happier with our experience at Burlingame Montessori Preschool. I recommend this school wholeheartedly to any family looking for a loving, enriching, and supportive environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are so grateful for these past two years and only wish we could stay here forever!

My son has been attending Burlingame Montessori for the past two years. The teachers are caring and…read moreamazing. They foster independence and compassion in their students. My son is very happy here.

My child started at UMC a few months ago. It is a lovely school. All the teacher are so kind and…read moresupportive of each child. It is nice small community. There are several child gates and a main entrance gate for safety. They have great activities and are wonderful about providing updates and send photos of my child playing throughout the week. The also offer different schedules and pricing options depending on your needs which really helped make our decision when looking at several schools. Everyone is very knowledgeable and sweet. We are really enjoying our experience here.

Umc preschool burlingame is awesome! My son attended the toddler class last year with teacher…read moreErica, and he is a current student in teacher Vikki's preschool class. The toddler class last year focused on separation anxiety, potty training, adjusting to a classroom setting, and parallel play with friends. This year's preschool class focuses more on self-awareness awareness, confidence building, emotions, team work, and academics (alphabets, calendars, seasons, science ex, eriments) among many other things. The class cooks/bakes every Friday together and has music class every other week. The teachers are enthusiastic and truly care about each student. The small class sizes allow for the teachers and parents to get to know each child. I co-op in the class once a week. We help the classroom run smoothly by helping to tidy the classroom, set up projects, supervise and play with the kids. It's been a pleasure to watch my son grow and see the things that he's learning. I am then able to remphasize and elaborate on what he is actively learning at school. Lastly, Umc preschool is non-denominational and celebrates a wide variety of cultural holidays, from Chinese New Year, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Holi and Nowruz. I appreciate that every child's culture is welcomed and celebrated!

Our daughter had the most wonderful experience at Stepping Stones. The teachers created such a…read moresupportive and nurturing environment where she could learn, explore, and truly enjoy herself. She loved doing arts and crafts, listening to stories, and participating in special events like Science Day, visiting the farm, Bubble Week, and Dino Week over the summer. The school is very welcoming and organized, and the playground quickly became one of her favorite places. She made new friends and she adjusted to the school easily. We could see her confidence, curiosity, and joy grow every week. The teachers are kind, patient, and genuinely invested in the kids' happiness and growth. We're so grateful for the creativity, care, and dedication they put into making preschool such a joyful and enriching place.

Stepping Stones Preschool has been a wonderful experience for my family. Both of my children spent…read moretheir early years there with my younger child starting at age 2, and we couldn't have asked for a more nurturing, creative, and caring environment. The teachers provided warmth, encouragement, and thoughtful guidance. From fostering independence and curiosity to building friendships and confidence, Stepping Stone has left such a beautiful mark on our family. Teresa the director has every child's best interest at heart and I appreciate the structure that has been created for the children. My oldest child had an easy transition to kindergarten and has done well socially and academically. The families we have met have also been an additional bonus as it has been meaningful to connect with like minded parents and neighbors.

Both of my daughters attended North Hillsborough Preschool with Teacher Marcia and Teacher Claire,…read moreand I cannot recommend this program highly enough. Both of my girls have really blossomed and learned so much under Marcia and Claire's guidance. What sets this preschool apart is the sheer amount of creativity and intention that goes into every single week. Just across a few months: the kids made Chinese dragon heads and won ton skins for Lunar New Year, decorated pretzel logs in honor of Lincoln's log cabin, harvested potatoes from their own garden and cooked them into smashed potatoes, took field trips to the Palo Alto Children's Theater and Hidden Villa Farm, hosted a Mother's Day Tea, raced stick horses in a "Preschool Preakness," built cars for their own Indy 500, and cooked everything from shamrock shakes to dirt cups to Little Red Hen pizza. Add in weekly Spanish, music, library, science experiments, and visits from parents who share their expertise -- and you start to see why my kids couldn't wait to get there. Marcia and Claire bring a warmth and consistency you don't find everywhere. They truly know each child, keep parents in the loop through detailed monthly calendars and newsletters, and the small touches add up to a preschool experience that feels more like an extended family than a drop-off. After two kids through this program, I can say without hesitation: if you're looking for a preschool where your child will be loved, challenged, and genuinely excited to learn, this is the place.

South School is such a great place for kids. The school is warm, welcoming, and really centered…read morearound helping children feel happy and confident. Teacher Tammy is an amazing teacher. She's patient, kind, and really knows how to connect with her students. Tammy always goes the extra mile, whether it's helping a child understand something tricky or just making them feel supported and cared for. You can tell she truly loves what she does, and the kids absolutely benefit from it. She also is interested in the parents and makes an effort to connect with each of us. The other teachers are equally as fun and supportive. I truly feel like I am leaving my kids with the ideal staff. Overall, South School is awesome, and having a teacher like Tammy makes it even better. Highly recommend!