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.

As a former parent of a child who was enrolled at this school, I wanted to write my review based on…read morefacts and what I observed at the school during that time. There were good things about this school but over the last several months, something at the school has changed. These are my views and based on knowledgeable firsthand facts. Lack of Proper Oversight - The school has been hit by licensing several times over the last 6 months (details and sign up of alerts can be found here https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/013421352). The staff will constantly turn their backs, be on their phone, stand in areas that block views, and leave children unattended constantly. For example, I picked up my son in late March (5ish) and the number of kids was 18 for one teacher, all different ages playing outside on the playground. Also, I dropped off my son last week (8:20 am), and noticed the number of kids was 30+ but only two teachers were outside (Ratio is supposed to be 12-1). I have noticed a constant repetitive pattern, and it looks like other parents have communicated these same issues to licensing. Lack of Proper Teaching - During afternoon nap time, I signed my son up for additional academic learning programs that were offered. This program, Early Explorers, was designed to provide additional education to kids that were dropping their naps. It wasn't a free choice and required parents to pay extra. Over the last six months, the program went from fun academic learning to additional free play outside. During their free play outside, nothing academic or educational was provided, it was only more play outside on the playground. When questioned about why I was paying for a program that was advertised as additional learning opportunities, an excuse about lunch breaks was communicated to me. Lack of Proper Intervention / Regulation - During my time there, multiple reports were communicated to me about my son's incidents. During these incidents it was made clear that teachers were not properly trained in the right child development techniques and were constantly intervening when situations escalated to the highest levels. For example, my son had several incident reports for physical violence, when questioned about the lead up to the situation, it was clear that my son communicated he needed another child to respect his space. The teacher watched my son communicate multiple times that my son needed space, intervening after things escalated physically between the two children. During another incident, I questioned the teacher asking things like "can you tell me more about when and how you stepped in?" or "Can you provide me with facts leading up to the situation?", which caused teachers to not provide adequate details about the situation. Lack of Communication to parents by the Owner and Leadership - A situation came up last year where parents were passing around a picture of my son being restrained by a teacher. That picture was provided to me six months later when another parent asked about the situation, thinking I knew about it. Nothing was communicated to me by leadership or the owner until I comforted them about it. When asked why this wasn't brought to my attention, the excuse "an internal investigation happened" was used. Then questioned again on why I wasn't made aware of this, the comments "well the child's parents were notified", I was the parent of the child, and it was clear Leadership was trying to keep it from us.

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!

Our oldest little girl joined LPS in April of 2017. Teacher Robyn was her teacher at the time and…read morenoticed the change in our daughter. Robyn helped us potty train her easily and it's been such a loving nurturing environment. LPS staff has been our second family. The teachers are the reason why we chose to bring her here. Teacher Serena deserves a special acknowledgement as she navigated online distance learning in 2020. It was a tough year when she started kindergarten but LPS did an amazing job providing a nurturing and navigating through all the complexities due to COVID. I can't thank them all enough for everything they've done. We also have two little girls both in LPS in teach Sara's class and with Teacher Kathy and Becky! Our girls LOVE LPS. The staff has been there for 20+ years and even teacher Evelyn who retired comes back every now and then to help out when needed. She does this because she loves the kiddos. Robyn is now the Director which is fantastic she's been a teacher for many years and has always communicated effortlessly. Our kids love all the teachers but they absolutely adore teacher Stacey. They talk about her all the time and even ask for play dates and sleepovers with her, that's awesome!!! We are so happy with this preschool and blessed to call it our kiddos second home/family

Before deciding where my two young kids were going to attend preschool, I toured a few places in…read moreLivermore deciding Livermore Playschool was the right fit for them and our family. The preschool has flexible hours and works with parents to accommodate their schedules. The staff and teachers are experienced, friendly, and supportive. The school and parent board works hard to plan fun, family-friendly activities- like movie nights, carnivals, and class plays. Through the pandemic the preschool has taken precautions to keep our kids and families safe; their communication and transparency has been greatly appreciated. My favorite part about my experience with LPS has been the friendships I've made with the other parents and the life-long friendships my kids will have. Oh, and the art projects the kids bring home are amazing!!

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.

Our 18-month-old daughter started at Primrose School of Livermore a month ago, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with our decision! From day one, the teachers--Ms. Sandra, Ms. Anna, and Ms. Kiara--have been incredibly caring, attentive, and nurturing. It's clear that they genuinely love what they do, and we feel so comfortable knowing our little one is in such good hands. She has already learned so much in just a few weeks, and we can see how much she enjoys her time there. The structured yet fun environment keeps her engaged, and the communication from the staff has been excellent. The updates throughout the day give us peace of mind, and it's wonderful to see her happy and thriving. If you're looking for a daycare where your child will be loved, supported, and encouraged to grow, I highly recommend Primrose! A huge thank you to Ms. Sandra, Ms. Anna, and Ms. Kiara for making this transition so smooth for our family.

This review is for their second location Free To Be Me 2 on Marina Ave. Our 5 and 7 year olds both…read morestarted going here a few weeks ago and we are so happy there so far. This is our first experience with daycare so we were a little nervous even though the girls are older now. It's only been a few weeks but I can't say enough good things about Miss Tiffany who runs the before/after school program for school aged children. We were a little nervous as the girls have always been with a nanny or family but the transition has been smooth. You can tell that Miss Tiffany really cares about the kids and my daughters both really connected with her. The facility is a bit older and still a work in progress as they settle in, so if you are looking for something sparkly and new this isn't the spot for you. If you are looking for a place that has a lot of space for a smaller amount of kids (compared to other day cares and ESS), feels quiet and serene and has someone you can rely on to care for your children then I'd definitely recommend Free To Be Me 2.

Free to Be Me is amazing. My first started with Netti when the daycare was smaller, and we have…read moregrown with her as her daycare grew, until all of my three kids were there. All of the teachers are loving, caring, wonderful people. The kids loved going there and often didn't want to leave. It is nice too that there are enough kids that they are in different aged rooms. We moved out of the area and were so sad to leave since they had become like family. I highly recommend them.

All 3 of my kids have attended Fountainhead Montessori at one time or another. Although, some of…read morethe staff has changed throughout the years (since we first came in 2007), the quality of care has never wavered. Overall, I've been very pleased with how understanding and caring the teachers are (especially Ms. Uzma in the Toddler/Prep class). My child has been having some trouble adjusting to preschool, and the staff is experienced and have been extremely patient with her. When there have been issues, they are brought to my attention right away and resolved. In the past, I've toured several preschools in town but wouldn't trust my kiddos at any of the other schools. I particularly like that they follow the Montessori method of education closely (not all Montessori schools do) and also the new security protocol they have in place really gives me peace of mind. When I drop off my child, I feel she is safe, secure and in good hands. Great value (you are not billed for days that class is unavailable) and wonderful staff in a nurturing, kind environment is the reason why we come to Fountainhead Montessori.

My son has been attending Fountainhead Montessori Livermore since he was 18 months old, and we've…read morehad a wonderful experience. The entire staff -- Ms. Uzma, Ms. Divya, Ms. Erica, Ms. Stephanie, Ms. Bhagya, Ms. Doris, and others -- are incredibly caring and attentive towards the children. He's been thriving and always looks forward to going to school each day. We've seen tremendous growth in him, both socially and academically. The facility is always clean, safe, and provides a nurturing and engaging environment for the children. A heartfelt thank you to the amazing staff at FMS Livermore for all that you do in caring for and shaping our children.

Our daughter started attending Neverland daycare when she was 20 months old and from the very first…read moreday it felt like a second home for her. She looked forward to going every single day, which as parents meant the world to us. The learning journey she experienced here was incredible we witnessed beautiful growth in her confidence, communication, independence, and love for learning. Neverland teachers are genuinely warm, loving and deeply caring, creating an environment where children feel safe, valued, and happy. The activities are thoughtfully planned, creative, and engaging and the monthly celebrations are done with so much heart and intention they always made the kids feel special and excited. The healthy, nutritious meals provided were a blessing, especially for our picky eater. Over time, this care and consistency helped her develop better eating habits, something we are truly grateful for even today. Nina holds an incredibly special place in our hearts. Her kindness, patience and unconditional love left a lasting imprint on our daughter's early years. The bond our daughter shares with her is something we will always cherish. Nina didn't just care for our child she helped shape her with love, warmth and trust. Neverland will forever be a meaningful part of our family's journey, and we couldn't be more thankful for the foundation, love, and memories created here.

I can't say enough good things about Neverland Daycare and Miss Courtney! From the very first day,…read moreshe made my child feel so welcome and loved -- it honestly felt like we were dropping them off with family, not just a teacher. Miss Courtney has the kindest heart and such a natural way with kids. She really takes the time to understand each child's personality and helps them grow in their own way. My daughter is excited to go to daycare every morning. The daycare is clean, big, full of fun and varieties of activities. Each day she has learning and meal schedules, walking, exercise. Ms Courtney sends pictures of my daughter to me everyday. My daughter has learned so much and has so much fun here. Ms Nary is not in my daughter's class but she always keeps checking on us which is very nice of her! We're so grateful to have found Neverland Daycare and Miss Courtney. She's made such a positive difference in our child's life and in ours too.