We are extremely and forever grateful for Ms. Lesia, Ms. Schlonda and Ms. Pam. They are wonderful…read moreand patient. They contributed to our son's success in academics! Sharing his School Year 2024-25 assessment for Kindergarten below after attending/graduating from preschool at Seeds of Tomorrow: Name writing: He has a very strong pencil grip and formation of letters. He can move on to writing his last name too if you'd like! Our end of year "name goal" is writing first and last name in the lines with correct letter formation. Letter names: 52/52 (above standard for this time of year) Letter sounds: 29/30 (26 sounds were the typical sounds from A-Z and the extra 4 sounds were digraphs. He know 3/4 digraphs! So awesome! He just didn't know "ck"). He is above standards for this time of year in sounds. Phonemic Awareness: 18/22. I went further with him on this assessment than I did with anyone else so far. His sense of language is very strong. Phonemic awareness is hearing sounds in words. He was able to identify beginning sounds, ending sounds, he could blend words together (verbally), and also break them apart. He is further along in this area than a lot of his peers. He is above this standard for this time of year for phonemic awareness. Irregular words (sight words): 22/22 (a lot of kids come in knowing 0-3 words, he is above this standard too!) Identifying numbers 0-20: 21/21 (above standard for this time of year) Identifying 2D Shapes: 5/5 (meeting standards) Counting by 1's to 100: 100/100 (above standards for this time of year) His scores reflect that he is VERY prepared for kindergarten. He also has been doing really well in the classroom producing neat work, kind energy, and follows directions well. Well done, K*****!

We're so happy that we chose to put our daughter into this preschool. Ms. Lesia, Ms. Schlonda & Ms…read more Pam are great teachers, kind and wonderful people. They care a lot about their students. They take really good care of them. Our daughter blossomed a lot since going there. She's learned so much. She knows all her alphabets and knows how to write her name. She loves going to school. It's a wonderful and safe environment. I would recommend this preschool to everyone.

There are not enough words to express how grateful we are for Ms. Amela and Mrs. Sarah (school…read moredirector) Since Lily was 3 years old, you have been so much more than teachers--you have been mentors, cheerleaders, protectors, and a constant source of love and encouragement. Through your patience, guidance, and dedication, you helped shape Lily into the confident, smart, kind, and resilient young girl she is today. You celebrated every milestone, encouraged her through challenges, and always made her feel safe, valued, and loved. As parents, we say goodbye with tears in our eyes but full hearts, knowing she is ready for the big world ahead because of the foundation you helped build. The lessons, confidence, and values you instilled in her will stay with her for years to come. Thank you for loving our girl and helping her become the amazing person she is today. We will forever be grateful for the impact you have had on her life and our family. Tearfully, but knowing she's ready for her next adventure--Lily is signing out. Thank you for everything.

I enrolled my daughter to start at the Montessori school June 2025 right after she turned two. She…read morestarted in Room 4 with Ms. Howida, Ms. Reina and Mr. Martin. She loved all of her room 4 teachers and always talking about school on the way home. After being potty trained a couple of months ago, she is now in Room 1 with Ms. Amela. She loves going to school every day and learning new skills and play with her friends. Despite several issues along the way, I also very appreciate Ms. Sarah, the director of the school. She is very informative and knowledgeable. She always follows up with issues that we raised, follow through and come up with solutions that work for us.

My daughter has been here second year now from she 2 years old. She is a shy girl, but she is…read moreobviously happier more than previous day care

I highly recommend this preschool to other parents. They are very attentive and genuinely cares for…read moreall the kids. My little one took a little time with adjusting during drop offs, but they were so patient and really took the time to make my child get comfortable. The provided snacks and lunches are also an added bonus! My 3 year old learned addition, her alphabets, and writing/tracing within her first year attending this school.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

I admit, we came to Pilgrim Learning Academy out of desperation having been waited listed at…read moredifferent non-home childcare settings but boy was it such a blessing! PLA has been so great for my son's development not just socially but also academically. His teachers are the best and really get to know the kids and tailors their approach based on their needs. Ms. Mary was so instrumental in potty training our son! She was so patient and really took the time to take him to the potty after we started the process at home. Ms. Lauren is my son's teacher now and she is equally amazing! She's so patient and just has a great attitude. Pilgrim Learning Academy is a definitely a great gem for childcare in the area!

I've trusted PLA with both of my children for the past two years, and it has been such a wonderful…read moreexperience. The teachers truly treat students and parents like family, creating such a welcoming environment. Communication is excellent; the staff always keeps us in the loop and handles any issues with care. I also love the large play area where the kids can really burn off energy! With their affordable rates and recently upgraded security within the church building, I have total peace of mind knowing my kids are safe and happy. I can't recommend them enough!

We were looking for a preschool that has mandarin and this is why we were drawn to AEC. My parents…read morecame from Taiwan and China but I grew up here. I can speak Chinese but sometimes it's just easier to speak English at home since my husband speaks English as well. I wanted my kids to be able to speak mandarin and it's been hard to do that just at home. I love how AEC can teach my kids about Chinese culture and the language. Just a couple of months at AEC and I see the difference in my daughter when she initiates speaking Chinese to me instead of me trying to force it out of her. AEC also keeps their place super clean and great teachers that do different activities with the kids. It's really a hidden gem.

There are not too many Chinese bilingual preschools around San Leandro. And I am very fortunate to…read morefound this new open school for my 3 years old girl. The school is clean and roomy, you have to take off the shoes inside the classroom. The teachers are friendly, caring and patient. They can alway respond very quickly when I raised any concern. They provide the tasty and healthy breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack, so you don't need to pack the lunch, which makes you headache. Their bilingual teaching system helped the children whom speaking Chinese at home can easily to adapt the school environment. And also helped them to get well prepared for the academic in kindergarten. There are a lots of art work and science activities daily, my daughter were very enjoy doing that.