Impressed with this daycare facility . Robin and her staff are warm, caring, and attentive to the…read morechildren. They offer a variety of creative activities throughout the week to keep the kids engaged and learning. The facility has ample space, both indoors and especially outdoors, for children to play and explore. I also appreciate that they allow home-prepared meals / dietary considerations. Overall well managed.

My son has been going to New horizons since he was 7 months old and he absolutely loves it. As new…read moreparents we were quite nervous about going back to work and finding good child care for our son. We are so grateful to Robin and everyone at new horizons. They truly care about my son like family. He is so happy and cared for and truly loved. Couldn't be happier with our decision. Would highly recommend this school for any parents interested.

I feel compelled to share our current experience at Storyland School because it is the exact…read moreopposite of the calculated negative review deliberately posted to coincide with Back to School Night. Our daughter has been here through the ownership transition, and the new administration has brought nothing but massive, positive growth to this school. First, the leadership team is incredible. Ms. Nithya, the new director, was personally selected as a trusted replacement by Ms. Brooke, and she is exceptionally warm, welcoming, and attentive. Our new assistant director, Ms. Aanchal, is equally amazing and highly organized. The entire staff is kind, and the energy at pickup and drop-off is wonderful. The teachers always greet us with a smile, and our daughter leaves giving hugs and talking so positively about everyone. Since the new school year started under this team, we have noticed tremendous improvements in our daughter's fine motor and communication skills. She is now coloring within the lines, writing her name, and communicating much more deeply. The claims about poor communication couldn't be further from the truth. Communication has actually significantly improved. We receive constant, thoughtful, and genuine updates through the Procare app. For example, last week we got an alert that our child was caught wasting food. Her teacher had a constructive talk with her and asked us to reinforce it at home. We never received this level of proactive, mindful feedback under the past administration. When it comes to safety, the teachers are observant, protective, and adhere strictly to all licensing guidelines. They over-communicate with true integrity. When our daughter got a tiny, completely minor boo-boo on the play structure, they immediately logged it in Procare. It shows how deeply they care about transparency and monitoring the kids to ensure they are safe, healthy, and playing nicely. Finally, the new management has been incredibly proactive. Right when the transition happened, we were promptly notified via email about all administrative, classroom, and teacher updates. Even better, they have actively improved the community by opening a brand-new infant care program and an after-school pickup shuttle service for public TK students! Change can be hard for some, but the new management has handled it beautifully. Storyland is thriving, safe, and an absolute blessing for our family. We look forward to enrolling our son in 6 months with Ms. Patty to learn some español! Highly, highly recommend!

Storyland has been an amazing experience for my little ones. It's hard to choose a place your kids…read morewill spend so much time but we made the right choice with Storyland. The staff is friendly, kind to the kids, teach them so much while creating well rounded individuals. My Kindergartner started school well ahead of her peers, already counting to 100 while others are learning to count to 10. They've been the perfect balance of education, social interaction and playtime. It was definitely worth the wait and one of the best choices we made.

We had our baby enrolled here as an infant and left before she turned 2. I would give 4 stars for…read morethe infant room, but knocking off one for the toddler classroom. The infant room was good, mostly because our baby had an excellent primary caregiver who communicated with us regularly and knew what she was doing (that teacher has since left). However, once we transitioned into the toddler room things really seemed to go downhill. Communication was poor, and we found out by accident that our daughter was being moved into different classrooms throughout the day before her transition date (not ok!). Staff turnover was crazy high, both with teachers and administrators (3 directors in less than two years!). Many of the teachers we liked and who seemed to genuinely care for our child left after only a brief time working there. There doesn't seem to be a lot of investment in hiring, training, and keeping capable staff. I was also alarmed to see that Lily of the Valley has been reported several times to the state or they have failed inspections for being out of ratio. For not having been open that long they've been in trouble a lot. One more thing of note was this center's reliance on tablets and screens in the classroom. I was upset to learn that every single day the toddlers were watching screens and the adults in the room weren't reading books out loud, just using an iPad and a Bluetooth speaker with a video playing. I complained and was told that they changed this practice, but when we were given paperwork for renewing enrollment, there was a consent form for my TWO YEAR OLD to use the internet and tablet unsupervised. So I think that's just the way they do things. I had really high hopes for Lily of the Valley. We've moved on to another preschool, but I hope they can turn things around so people don't keep leaving. The infant care was good though.

I can't say enough great things about Lily of the Valley! From the moment we walked in, we were…read morewarmly welcomed by the friendliest staff you could hope for. Everyone here goes above and beyond to make both parents and children feel completely comfortable and at home. The facility is spotless and clearly well cared for, which gave me immediate peace of mind. You can tell they take a lot of pride in creating a safe, nurturing environment. One of the things I appreciate most is the open-door policy -- being able to drop in at any time is such a comfort as a parent. It shows how confident they are in the quality of care they provide. Lily of the Valley is more than just a daycare -- it feels like a second home for our family. Highly recommended to any parent looking for trustworthy, compassionate, and professional childcare!

My family and I just LOVE this school. My eldest one graduated here, middle one is attending now,…read moreand youngest one will be there soon. Directors, Diana and Stephanie, are doing awesome job to make the school as happiest place ever for kids. About 2 years ago my wife and I found this school by chance. We visited for tour, and we immediately enrolled our girls right after we had conversations with Ms. Diana, director and owner of the school, who was giving the tour. For us it was impressive she knows every details of individual kids. Staffs were also looking happy for their job, which was another important point for us when making decision. Staffs are friendly and kind, always be willing to help families of their students, which I sincerely appreciate. They communicate to each other very well, I can literally leave message to anyone or can hear about how my little one's day was from anyone. I also like the part that they bring in many kinds of events to the school rather than going on field trip. It is their strategy for safety. They regularly arrange visiting of fire fighters and kids just love it. Various activities make kids happier and families have full access to many events. They offer in-school birthday party for reasonable price which I had for my little ones. Sometimes during the weekend they offer child care for special days like Christmas shopping, or Thanksgiving preparation. They seriously care about their facilities. They don't let something remain in broken or dirt. I am very happy about it. As I know a sandbox in front yard is being covered for every night so kids can play with cleaner sand. They periodically install new mulch on playground. Thank you all and just keep doing the awesome job! My family and I are so lucky to have you all.

The Learning Tree in Livermore is such a wonderful school! The teachers are caring, patient, and…read moretruly dedicated to the children's growth and happiness. They create a warm, welcoming environment where kids feel safe and excited to learn every day. I've seen so much growth and confidence in my 3-year-old daughter since starting here. A huge plus for us has been the onsite enrichment programs, like soccer and Spanish class, which means we don't have to spend our evenings driving around town for extra activities. Also, the live camera access is a much appreciated added bonus that our last daycare didn't have.

Bright Minds is a breath of fresh air. After a pretty horrible experience at another local…read morepreschool, our family decided to give Bright Minds Academy a try. We have been so pleased since our child began attending Bright Minds. The staff is warm, caring, and kind. A huge shout to Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Edith-our child raves about them and it is evident that they care about our child's wellbeing. Our child enjoys going to school, learns so much, and has made such great connections with the staff and other students. To me, this is so meaningful as we want our child to love learning! Our child is happy and actually wants to go to school. The facility itself is clean, the toys are thoughtfully selected and rotated, the director and owner are kind/caring, there is open and honest communication from staff/teachers/owners/director. They even hold parent/teacher conferences to showcase what our child was working on, areas of growth, and progress. Specifically highlighting our child's strengths in the process. They have had concerts and halloween events which are extremely well thought out and executed, leaving an impression on children and families alike. There is structure and routine in our childs day. Our child knows what to expect and what times things are going to happen. Our child (as do many preschoolers) really thrives with this routine and structure in place. The class and environment are not hectic or chaotic, the staff has great classroom management. Our family went through some very challenging times and Bright Minds showed up ten fold for our family. Check-ins, asking if we needed anything, and accommodating anything that we needed. For this alone, our family will always be grateful for the staff, owner, and directors at Bright Minds. Anyone can become an educator, but being genuine, compassionate, and caring, during the hardest times really does showcase the nature of the staff here. Huge shout out to Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Eunhee, Ms. Lauren and even the other teachers such as Ms. Stephanie who have shown how much they care. I too work in education, and finding genuine educators like those here at Bright Minds is not easy. As other reviews state, we too wish Bright Minds would expand to elementary school :) If you are looking for a fabulous preschool, that is clean, well managed, with staff/teachers/owners/directors that go the extra mile, look no further. Seriously!

My daughter started in this school July of 2023 and graduated TK this year. She stayed through the…read moresummer class 2025 as well. This has been the best investment I made for my daughter. The teachers are the kindest and most loving to the kids. She grew up here. She started talking in full sentences because of BM. She improved all around because of BM. Here she learned more about being a kind and loving kid. Always there to help just like her teachers! I can't find all the great words I want to say as it's making me speechless. To parents that are inquiring or looking for preschool/TK. Here is the best place to put your kid in! You will not regret it. I recommend Bright Minds Academy 100%. Thank you for all that you've done for my daughter, for us. Keep shining BM!

This is a long-overdue compliment to the school, especially to Ms. Sangeeta and Ms. Susmitha. We…read moreenrolled our son when he was about a year old through our company's backup care program, and he has now been attending for almost two months. We love seeing his growth and the positive impact the classroom has on him. The teachers truly care for him, and Ms. Sangeeta goes out of her way to keep us updated on his progress during drop-off and pick-up. We are so grateful for the care and dedication of the staff! We would highly recommend this school. Thank you so much Ms. Sangeeta, Ms. Susmitha and the school staff.

As a first-time mom, the thought of sending my son to daycare was honestly nerve-racking. My son…read morehad never been away from me before, so we decided to try Primrose Livermore's Discovery Days--and the experience completely exceeded my expectations. On his first Discovery Day, my son cried almost the entire time because it was his first real separation from mom. But the teachers were incredibly patient, gentle, and loving. They held him, comforted him, and truly cared for him throughout the day. What meant the most to me was how often they updated me--sending pictures and notes through the ProCare app so I knew exactly how he was doing. Being able to see that he was safe and in caring hands helped ease my anxiety tremendously. Since he had such a tough first day, we decided to bring him back for a second Discovery Day to see if he was more ready. This time, everything changed. When my son saw Miss Anna and Miss Sandra, he recognized them and calmed down after few minutes and enjoyed his lunch and snacks. He looked so much more comfortable and ended up having an amazing time! I received tons of photos again, and I could tell from the updates that he was playing, smiling, and really enjoying himself. When I picked him up, he seemed genuinely happy--loving his teachers and even interacting with friends. I left feeling so relieved and confident that he might actually be ready for daycare. Before all this, I had spoken with Adrian, the Director, because I had a lot of questions and concerns as a new mom. She was incredibly understanding and patient, answering every single question with transparency and warmth. After meeting her and seeing how she ran the school, I felt reassured and gained a sense of trust that I didn't have before. Overall, Primrose Livermore made what could've been an emotional and stressful transition into something positive and encouraging. The staff truly cares, the communication is excellent, and the environment just feels safe and nurturing. We're now planning to send our son to Primrose San Ramon once it opens, since it's closer to home--and I'm truly hoping it will be just as wonderful as the Livermore location. If it's anything like our experience here, I know our son will be in great hands.

We recently started at The Olive Branch Preschool - we absolutely love it! Our very busy & curious…read moretwo-year-old is thriving. I have utter confidence leaving him at school. I taught preschool for eight years... I know what to look for to find a quality program and it's been challenging for us to find a good fit. This program goes above and beyond. Lindsey is committed to quality care, respecting the children, providing opportunities to learn, etc. She runs a truly emergent program (many schools say they're emergent but aren't my definition of emergent) and fills the day with fun, child-driven activities. I believe that Lindsey truly enjoys her days with the kids and that our son is loved & nurtured throughout the entirety of his school day! Thank you to this wonderful school!!

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My daughter(3year old) is going to building Kidz from almost 6 months. We started with half day for…read morealmost 3 months but then changed her to fulltime without any problem. She is learning & enjoying every day. Now she can read letters, spell her name, do basic counting. Apart from education she is also enjoying all the art and crafts Nd fun activities there. Now she ask over weekends that can i go school today. I really appreciate her teachers specially Ms Janvi as due to her she is excelling & enjoying every day.I feel she has real connection with kids. She is trustworthy and smart. I would definitely recommend building kidz.

A review from a first time parent…read more Our son (under 1 year old) has been attending for close to 6 months now and he absolutely loves it. Sometimes I think he'd rather stay there than come home! The teachers are very friendly, attentive, responsive, and both openly and proactively communicate anything that comes up through out the day. The director is on top of things and gives us piece of mind that our son will be cared for in a safe and secure environment. Highly recommend!

Both my children attend Smart Start and have had a WONDERFUL experience. I was very nervous to find…read morea school for them after they had been in an in home daycare for so long and I struck gold finding Smart Start. The staff are patient, kind, communicative, and my kids have grown so much in the last 6 months there. I am not one to write reviews, but as a mom I know how important it is to know your children are safe and cared for while you are working and I have found that at Smart Start. My 4 year old is pretty anxious and they have been so patient and kind with her as she adjusted to a school setting. She is thriving! My 2 year old is has made a bunch of friends his age and seems genuinely happy at school. We are so grateful for the loving staff at Smart Start!

I have had two of my children in smart start. My oldest went from 2.5 years old until 5 years old…read morewhen she moved to kindergarten. I now have my son in smart start who has been there for about 2 years now. We love it! We love the staff as well. They're always so neutering to my children and truly care about them. I couldn't have chosen a better place to send my kids. My kids thrive here! We plan to send our 3rd child here as well when he's able to start.

The quality of care the children receive by the staff has declined tremendously in the past 4…read moreyears. The 2 current teachers show clear favoritism towards certain kids, while other are spoken to harshly, ignored, and/or to called out in front of the whole class. These 2 teachers also spend much of their work gossiping and neglecting the kids. My daughter actually heard them say they "didn't like that kid , referring to her. They also don't inform parents if their child gets physically hurt or is crying on their shift. Deplorable-if you don't love and accept children the way they are, and try to make them thrive instead of putting them down, then do us all a favor and don't become a teacher. I will never leave any of my kids there again.

Natasha came to the rescue for our family when we needed to make an immediate childcare change for…read moreour oldest child. While us joining Genius came from a less than ideal situation, it has ultimately proven to be one of the best moves we've made for our son and his education. Every day he comes home engaged, energized, happily talking about his day and everything he learned. He absolutely loves Genius and his teachers there and we love that they help him with his homework and work with us to help him in some of the areas that are a little harder for him at school. The staff is professional, considerate, personable and responsive. So when our spot finally opened at ESS (after a year on the waiting list) we opted to keep him part-time in Genius. My only ask of them would be to consider a before school care at this location. I've spoken with other parents that have wanted to send their children here but that's a barrier for them.