Our twins have been at RA for three magical years. It has been a joyful, nurturing place for our…read morefamily and we feel incredibly grateful that our children got to spend their preschool years here. We recommend RA wholeheartedly. The biggest change isn't just what our kids have learned, it's who they've become. They're confident, compassionate kids who love learning, and we know RA played an enormous role in that. Jiali is a loving director who is passionate about early childhood development, and also has extraordinary executive skills, so everything runs smoothly with the help of her, Jiawen, and their amazing staff. Academics. Our kids are speaking and reading Mandarin, and we have been impressed by their language development over the years. It's amazing to hear them chatting with each other in Mandarin, singing songs around the house, and translating words for family members. Jiali and her staff find creative ways of making learning fun, like learning about metamorphosis by showing an actual caterpillar transform into a butterfly. RA has also taught them English letters and math, and the kids will enter school a year ahead academically. We're so grateful they have such a strong foundation and have the confidence to excel in school. Responsibility. RA intentionally has times where the bigger kids interact with the smaller kids by helping them, fostering a care for others. Our kids have come home excited about what the "babies" did today and know several by name. RA has also taught our kids to clean up after themselves and did all the potty training (whenever friends ask us how we potty trained our twins, we shrug and say "preschool did it"). Communal care. RA has a low student-teacher ratio. Although each kid is assigned to a class with a teacher, all the teachers know all the kids' names. Over the years, our kids have come home with heartwarming stories of their interactions with all of the teachers. It's comforting that a collective group of caring adults is part of our village. Safety. Our kids have extremely severe food allergies and started at RA at an age where they were still putting things in their mouths and too young to clearly communicate whether they were feeling bad. We weren't sure they'd be able to go to any preschool safely and were prepared to homeschool. During our tour, Jiali patiently walked through every safety protocol and and answered every question we had. She did this while playing with our kids, making them giggle and relax in a new environment. We left feeling confident in her ability to keep our kids safe. In three years, we've had 0 incidents, which is incredible. RA is also a preschool that is great for parents: Schedule and logistics. RA's schedule is convenient for busy parents. Even during breaks, parents have the option of paying a daily rate for care. RA provides healthy food for the kids (morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack which is functionally an early dinner), saving parents a lot of time and energy. Communication. RA is great at communicating about illnesses, breaks, etc. It's easy to message them via the BrightWheel app or ask at pickup/drop off. RA sends monthly updates with pictures and videos, which is great because they're focusing on caring for the kids, but parents also get lovely updates to re-watch for years to come. Community. We've become good friends with other families, and we know those relationships will continue long after preschool. There's a WhatsApp group where parents share helpful information too. Peace of mind. More than anything, we're grateful for the love our children received every single day. Every teacher knew them, celebrated them, and cared for them as individuals. As parents, there is no greater gift than dropping your children off each morning knowing they're safe, loved, and excited to be there. We will always look back on our years at RA with gratitude.

Our daughter has been attending RA for the past three years, and we could not be happier!…read more Jiali, Jiawen, and all the teachers are amazing! Everyone is caring, supportive, and works with you when it comes to diet, sleep, and potty training! They foster a fun, and educational environment in which our daughter is now my personal Mandarin translator. The curriculum at RA promotes learning and social - emotional growth. Our daughter talks about social/ emotional awareness and what she learns from her experiences at RA. Finding the right daycare can be a stressful process. Our daughter does well with structure, along with needing a platform for silliness and fun. RA has been able to provide that for us. We're grateful for the relationships that we have cultivated and love RA.

This is the best preschool, and we highly recommend it. Solange is a loving, well-trained,…read morereliable, and experienced caregiver. It is so important for children to be cared for in a loving manner, and to have easy access to a large yard where they can safely learn about nature and about gardening. Solange is also a great cook! Our child loves Solange!

We've been sending our 3.5 year old to Solange's preschool for nearly 2 years now and her younger…read moresister will be joining her soon. Solange creates such a warm environment for learning. Her students love her dearly. She has a montessori teaching credentials and decades of experience teaching preschool. Her curriculum includes advanced concepts like seasons, holidays, countries, gardening and cooking. Solange also has a beautiful indoor/outdoor space with so much light and fresh air. She uses her extensive garden to teach the children about caring for plants, about patience and long term gratification. In true Montessori tradition, Solange also supports their growth and self sufficiency in areas like hygiene, dressing, cleaning, and other fine motor/coordination skills like cutting, tracing, and pasting. Interpersonal skills abound at Solange's. I find my daughter asking me how my heart feels, meaning she's interested I understanding my feelings. She coaches herself to take a breath when upset, and recounts appropriate behavior in group situations 'we don't push our friends'. Overall, we are so glad we found such an incredible teacher for our two girls during these formative years. Please consider sending your child to Solange's Montessori Preschool. Our daughters would like to meet your kiddos!

As a new parent, we did not realize how much time you lose with you little ones, once they start…read moreschool. It really shows how important it is to trust where you send them, and we could not have picked a better place than The Serra Preschool. Marybeth and the whole staff are the most wonderful teachers, caring about our kids' growth and education more than I could have ever hoped. Not only do they care, they are amazingly good at what they do, too. Not a day goes by where I am not amazed by how much our kids have learned, and we owe a lot of that to the education they received at this school. Truly understanding the needs of every family, the staff identifies ares of strengths, and ones that need work, so that they can best prepare the students for the next steps of life. This is not just a school for your child, it's an opportunity!

We have had the most wonderful, loving, and inspiring experience at the Serra Preschool for our 3…read morelittle ones. We first arrived to Serra in 2020, having looked at a half-dozen schools in SF for our daughter. We were immediately drawn to the school's individualized, play-centered approach to help children to develop a love of learning. Since then, our focus on social emotional has proven to be a real differentiator when compared to other schools. The loving and approachable teachers not only teach our children with such care and empathy but also teach us parents how to navigate the stages (and challenges!) of early childhood. It is the happiest feeling when you find a preschool that is a real partner in helping to set the foundation for your child to be confident, resilient, problem-solvers in these critical first 5 years of life! Serra also introduces the kids to the Catholic faith in an age-appropriate, sweet, and non-overbearing way- which we have found to be so grounding in today's fast-moving, secular world. Not to mention, the parent community is incredibly warm, involved, and such a FUN group of SF families that have become some of our best friends in the city. Our oldest is now heading to our first choice school for Kindergarten, and Serra has been an instrumental part of her journey. Serra is just the best, and you couldn't pay us to send our kids anywhere else!

Our 3 year old goes to this pre school. She loves it. It is truly spanish immersion. The staff…read moretreat her really well. I am completely happy dropping her off, as is my daughter. The location tied into a very small and pretty obscure city park is brilliant combination. Give them a call!

TCCP is a magical nursery school. Children are engaged in play based learning with the support of…read morewonderful teachers, parent-teachers and a highly vested preschool director. The grounds of the school and classrooms allow for whimisical play, gross motor work, social emotional learning and deep dives into a variety of topics from science to art. The garden in front is an oasis for the kids to plant and harvest. My son has had a wonderful experience building friendships and learning happily through play each day.

Twin Cities Co-op really changed our lives. For real. As non-natives here in Marin (moved from…read morePhoenix, AZ about a year ago), we initially did not know anyone or have any idea where to send our daughter (age 4 1/2) to preschool. We were incredibly fortunate to find TCCP and have never been happier. It is a school that truly cares for children. Our daughter thrives there and loves the teachers, activities (her favorites include yoga, the arts and crafts room, the big backyard with multiple playstructures and music wall and water table), and often helps out in the garden. She gets education delivered via play, and we get the sense of community and belonging and family that we were missing since moving. Teachers are wonderful. Families, kids there, parents are all wonderful. Would recommend this school to anyone and everyone. Will be sending our next two children there when they are of age.

My grandson started his first experience with school at Morning Song last year. It has been a…read morewonderful opportunity for him to learn how to socialize with other children and learn in such a creative environment. I totally recommend this preschool!

Morning Song School and Linda, who runs it, are a godsend for our family. There truly are no words…read moreto describe how happy we are to have found it. It is such a warm, welcoming place and a perfect environment for our little one to thrive. The very first time we dropped our four-year-old off, we didn't even get a chance to give him a hug or say goodbye. He ran right in with a quick "bye!" We knew from the moment we met Linda and saw the place that this was something special, and it continues to be just that. We couldn't recommend it highly enough. Run, don't walk! Morning Song is an absolute gift.

My daughter went to Bambini for two years, from age 2-4. She absolutely loved it. Her vocabulary…read moregrew so much, the curriculum was varied and thoughtful. Ms. Shelley was amazing - so engaged, so in tune with the students. The classroom has a wide age range, which was so great for learning and mentorship. My daughter learned to take care of the younger new students when she was a veteran. There was amazing hands-on learning and plenty of time for games, play, and silliness. It is SO nice to not need to worry about packing any snacks or lunch - I really appreciated knowing my daughter would be exposed to new foods with her class. My daughter emulates Ms. Shelley now at home with her stuffed animals, and it is so lovely to see how she looks up to her. We are leaving Bambini with an amazing community of friends - kids and parents - that Bambini created for us.

I have put both of our kids into Bambini with are youngest finishing up in July. A terrific…read moreexperience, great teachers, and my little ones always are always so talkative about what they did in class that day. Not only has the school been great but we have made such good friends (both parents and kids). Definitely a fan of the school lunches (helped my little ones start eating more diverse food) and the multiple pictures we receive throughout the day. We definitely recommend.

Strawberry preschool is simply the best! There is everything you could wish for your child and…read moremore. The teachers are AMAZING: so sweet, dedicated, talented, artistic and really enjoy teaching and spending time with kids. Their schedule includes a lot of out-door-activities and fun projects! And Art works, which kids adore, are INCREDIBLE! My daughter is super happy attending Strawberry Preschool. She learns so much there. She and most of other kids in her class never want to go home. They enjoy so much being there, that when time to leave school they always ask to stay longer. I found it unbelievably convenient that you can leave your child longer in some days if needed. Easy access location and parking. Spacious and sunny play yard. Awesome!!!