I can't say enough great things about Our Future Tots Learning Center in San Leandro! I enrolled…read moreboth of my daughters shortly after they turned two, and choosing this preschool has been one of the best decisions we've made. The staff is caring, supportive, and genuinely invested in both the children and their families. A special thank you to Ms. Vicky, the Program Director--she is incredibly kind, welcoming, and truly cares about every child. Three years later, I couldn't be happier with our experience. My girls absolutely love going to school every day. They've learned so many important social skills, gained confidence, and even potty trained much faster because of the positive environment and encouragement from both the teachers and their classmates. Both of my daughters were fully potty trained in a surprisingly short amount of time. Future Tots also offers excellent value. It's one of the most affordable preschools in the area without sacrificing the quality of care and education. If you're looking for a loving, family-owned preschool with experienced staff who truly care about your child, I highly recommend Future Tots Learning Center!

My child was at Our Future Tots for two years-- first in the Rainbow class, and then in the…read moreDinosaur class. It's very clear that the teachers and staff genuinely love and care about children and cultivating a healthy and welcoming learning environment/community. We had a great experience!

I am writing this review as a parent who has been part of the Montessori Five Canyons community…read moresince 2023. My oldest child started here at age 3 and is proudly graduating Kindergarten this year, while my second child started at 18 months in 2025 and is now thriving at age 3 and will be staying here for another three years. We specifically sought out this school because it is a true Montessori-accredited school. Many places use the "Montessori" name, but obtaining and maintaining actual accreditation requires an immense amount of time, money, and resources. While this makes tuition slightly higher than that of a standard daycare, you are paying for a high-quality educational environment, not just babysitting. My children have thrived here emotionally and academically. I trust Ms. Martha and her team implicitly. I cannot recommend this school enough to parents who want a traditional, high-standard Montessori education. If you are considering enrolling and want a real, honest conversation from a long-term parent, please feel free to DM me. It is disheartening to see "hit piece" reviews that don't reflect the daily reality of the happy, engaged children I see every time I am on campus. Many of these complaints sound like a misunderstanding of the Montessori philosophy. During the initial tours, the Director, Ms. Martha, is incredibly transparent about how the school runs. If you look closely at the complaints, most people actually admit they like the teachers and the Director, Ms. Martha. It seems the real issues stem from financial disagreements or a lack of understanding of the Montessori method. As a business owner myself, I know that an organization cannot simply "turn off" its own reviews. If Google restricts reviews, it is because they have identified that the school is being targeted by unauthentic or coordinated "smear" reviews. To me, that speaks volumes about the validity of the recent negativity.

Ms. Martha is amazing!! She remembers all the kids and parents. Ms. Krystina is so sweet to the…read morekids. Ms. Karen has made the biggest difference in my daughter's life. She wants to be just like Ms. Karen! My child loves to go here!!

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!

This is not a review of the daycare program itself but rather of the "application" process…read more If you are thinking about sending your baby or child to this daycare, I would think twice about paying the deposit. I was 3 months pregnant when my husband and I found his growing grove. We put down a deposit for about $250 to "apply" for the daycare program with the goal of sending our child here at 4 months old. We were basically applying one year in advance. They told us they would give us updates on when there was an opening. We didn't get the update that there was an opening until March 2024. It's hard to believe that there was no opening (i.e., not one single infant in the program learned to walk and got moved to the toddler program during our six month waiting period). Our main problem is with the deposit. The deposit does not save you a place in line and it is not refundable. It merely gets you on a list of people to be contacted when there is an opening and then it's a free-for-all to see who submits the final paperwork first. The most reasonable approach would be to not pay anything until there is an opening and then submit the fee with all of the paperwork at that time. Unless time is not a factor to you and you have daycare somewhere else, you should not rely on there being an opening here. It's basically a lottery and you are potentially throwing away your money. We found another daycare that allowed us to send our child on the exact day we requested from the beginning. This daycare had less kids and was able to give more attention to my child.

I am normally not a vocal person, especially not on Yelp; however, as a mother, I feel compelled to…read moreshare my personal experiences with this organization so to provide a broader perspective for potential families who are also looking for a day care center for their children. My husband and I have a 22-month old daughter and it was our intention to send her to pre-school when she turns two years old. Knowing how difficult it is to secure a spot in a good pre-school, we started searching for one when she was only 4 months old (around November 2015). We found HGG, among others, on Yelp. Like many parents, we attended orientation sessions and opening houses. At the end, we narrowed down to 2 centers and since HGG was able to promise us a spot in writing to the Little Lamb class when she turns 2 in September 2017, we also committed ourselves by putting down a $250 deposit in January 2016. Lone and behold, around September of 2016, we found out that we were expecting our second child in May 2017. After much consideration, we also decided to enrol our unborn child to HGG to the toddler program for December 2017 and put in another $250 deposit in December 2016 to secure a spot. Between January 2017 and April 2017, I have been in close contact with the enrolment officer at HGG and in each conversation, I have always been reassured that they have a spot for both my kids at the date they have previously promised. Without any prior notice, I received a deposit refund of $250 in the mail in early May 2017. I called HGG right away to find out if there has been a mistake. It turns out that the enrolment for my baby to their infant class for December 2017 has been turned down and the only explanation given was because of a mix up in their administration (over-booking of babies to their toddler class). With only one week away from the due date of my unborn baby, they had put us under tremendous stress as both my husband and I have already committed to our respective employers our back-to-work plan under the assumption that we are able to send our baby to HGG by December 2017. In addition, when I tried to confirm the enrolment of my 22-month old daughter for September 2017 on the same call, we also found out that they have to postpone her for another year (i.e. until September 2018). By that time, I was furious. If I have not asked, no one at the center would have told us and we would be in deep trouble by the time September 2017 comes around. I apologize for the long read but I do feel strongly about my experiences. I have lost total faith in the school. We cannot help but to speculate whether there were any unfair preferences (i.e. over ethnicity, religion preferences, parents' occupation, etc) for the applicants on the waiting list. It does not matter how well-equipped the facility is, how great the programs are and how attentive the teachers may be, if the administration is run so poorly, as a mother who plans to be an involved parent for my children, I have serious doubts on how well the center is actually being run, which will directly affect the learning environment for my children. There is definitely disappointment for not being able to enrol my children to the school but my above comment arises solely from my frustration of the poor communication from the school administration. I encourage other parents who have also received their unexpected refund deposit in their mail to come forward to also share their experiences on Yelp since I am certain I am not the first and won't be the last.

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.

Enrolling our son at Joy Family Daycare was one of the best parenting decisions we have made…read more Tegest is the most caring, experienced and warm teacher. She truly loves the kids and knows how to take care of all their needs. The facility is incredible too - perfect space for kids to play and develop their motor skills. I learned so much from Tegest as my son grew from more babyish at 18 months into a true toddler. He loved every minute there and didn't want to leave at the end of the day! He was only there for six months because we moved out of the area, but we seriously considered not moving in order to keep him there longer!

I cannot day enough great things about Tegest and staff at Joy Family Daycare. My son has…read moreflourished attending the past few years. He has learned manners, cooperation and independent skills under their care. It is such a loving family environment and we really feel like an extension of the family.

***Do not allow your kids to go here.***…read more Yes, every parent experience is different , mine has been terrible. I absolutely would not recommend. My son had been going here since November of 2024 and we have had incident after incident. He was 2 when he enrolled and full of energy. There would incidents of him coming all covered in dirt and wet pull ups by the time I picked him. I addressed it the owner would say it would be addressed and it would for a few weeks then back to the same thing. Then, he came home with bumps and cuts that would not get reported to me. Had meetings and the owner finally moved him from the care of one of her older workers. But, the last straw was when one of the workers changed my son in front of the door where the parents pick up for anyone to see and on top of that his brand new shirt was ripped that same day like an animal attacked him without a report.

It's crazy to me that many preschools in the San Leandro area have no reviews. But Bubbly Tots…read moredefinitely gets 5 stars! My son started in July 2024. Unfortunately, we made left in November 2024 because I got a new job in the ECE field and was able to take my son with me. Long story short, it did not work out for my son, so I brought him back to Bubbly Tots in August 2025. It's almost been 3 months since he's returned and he has had so much success thanks to the wonderful staff and the amazing structure and activities they provide for the children. I cannot thank Ms. Soni and her ENTIRE team for welcoming us back with open arms! My son shows an increased interest in writing, coloring, and loves going to school. He even looks forward to doing his homework! When we were gone for almost 8 months, he would still ask for his Bubbly Tot teachers (especially Ms. Maria). They have truly made him feel loved and cared for. On the weekends he asks me if he is going to school because he misses it. That alone tells me that they have made a huge positive impact on my son. His current teacher, Ms. Carolyn is amazing with my son has taught him humility, kindness, and instilling confidence in him. Words alone cannot express how grateful I am for Bubbly Tots. The area is so convenient, policies are very straight forward, they care about their children and families, and I always feel super comfortable dropping off my son to school, which is sadly rare to find in preschools and schools nowadays. Please check them out if you are considering preschool and want your child to receive the best care!

When we needed someone for our son, I was very leery of trusting anyone that wasn't a blood…read morerelative. Then my wife found Kristina's. Upon meeting Kristina and touring the school, I felt better, but still unsure. The place itself is very clean and well kept. Our son took to Kristina quickly, and after a day or two of seeing the great care they give all the kids there, I was able to be comfortable leaving him there. Our son was there from around 6 months, all the way up to Pre-K. I can't say enough of how great Kristina's is. Our son learned so much; Kristina's has a great curriculum. More importantly, our son adores Kristina. He still asks about her and the school to this day, even though he hasn't been attending since we moved out of the area and started attending Pre-K for the last 6 months. My wife and I both believe that Kristina's was a Godsend. Leaving our son there was 1 less thing that we didn't have to worry about. If I could give more than the 5 stars, I would.

Finding someone you can trust to care for your child can be the most difficult decision but we hit…read morethe lottery when we found Kristina's Preschool for our 4yo Luke. Kristina and Mrs. Sheila are the most loving, caring caregivers you will find. They don't just "watch" your kids but they create a fun learning environment and prepare your child for Kingergarden. My son can write his name, count to 20, knows his colors and shapes. They make it so fun for the kids and have different themes every week. A couple weeks ago they had a camping experience!! She set a tent up in the backyard and they made smores, built a pretend fire, it was magical! This is just one of many, many things they do for the kids. I love that she posts pictures so you can see what your child has been up to. Kristina and Mrs. Sheila truly love the kids as their own and make you feel like you are family. We are so sad Luke is headed to Kindergarden and his time there is over, but I'm so thankful how they helped prepare him. I know he is ready because of how much time and effort they put into his education. I can't say enough wonderful things about Kristina's Preschool.