We're very happy we chose Learning Clock Montessori Preschool when we moved to San Leandro. We looked at many schools/daycares but this one felt right from the start. My son started here at age 3 knowing zero English, after a month, he knows simple words and also simple communication with the teacher's. Teacher Zeb is very kind and caring. You can tell she really cares about the kids and loves what she does. My son learned so much during his time here. He especially loved yoga time, painting and Show and Tell days, where he could bring his favorite toy and share with his classmates. These fun activities helped him build public speaking skills and enjoy school even more. The classroom is clean and peaceful. We also love the big outdoor play area, it has plenty of space and slides for kids to play, plus, a gazebo for shade, so the kids can play comfortably outside. We especially loved that they prepared a graduation for the little ones, where each child got to do their own speech, sing, and dance as a group. Our family was really looking forward to it, and my son was so happy on graduation day, it was such a special moment for all of us. Thank you teacher Zeb and all the other teachers! read more

My son has now been here almost 2 years. He just loves it. He loves teacher Zeb, and all the other teachers as well. They have weekly yoga right now which he looks forward to every week. He's made great friends here and so much developmental progress. He went from half days to full days which I thought would be a challenge for him, but he truly looks forward to going to play with all his friends each day. Recently he told me he wants to be a teacher when he grows up. I think that says everything. read more

Yelp My daughter has attended Montessori learning clock For approximately six months, starting when she was 18 months old. She now has new words, lots of confidence, and best of all friends and teachers who she is excited to see Every day. Learning clock offers part time weekly schedules and half days so that my daughters transition was so easy for her. Owners and staff are all approachable, kind people. I look forward to watching my daughter grow socially and mentally at learning clock. read more

I couldn't be happier with Learning Clock Montessori. My daughter started at 2yo and has flourished being there less than a year. You can tell the teachers take pride in their work. Teacher Zeb and Teacher Maria really take their time in building a relationship with their students and helping them developmentally. The owner Irfan shares the same passion for teaching and it shows through his school. I feel like my daughter is going to be well prepared for kindergarten when it's her time. Thank you Learning Clock Teachers and staff! read more

We went to graduation ceremony on last Saturday. The school prepared everything to make the family event fun and memorable. My kids were happy and left with a smile. read more

My daughter, who started when she was 2 years old has been going to Learning Clock Montessori for about 5 months. We wish we could stay longer but we are moving out of the state. I think they have a wonderful learning and nurturing environment. My daughter has improved so much since she started going there. Her language skills went from pretty much unrecognizable babbling to saying full sentences. It may be a coincidence but I think they really helped being around a more structured learning environment with more children to play with. They have also supported us during potty training and today she is diaper free at just under 2.5years! I like the community and safe feeling I get from having my daughter go here. read more

Since Day 1 Teacher Zeb and her team have been very helpful and supportive of our son. From the beginning of the day until pick up time Learning Clock Montessori has been there for us. While it's sad that my son's time with the school is done, words aren't enough, but we really wanna say THANK YOU and we appreciate them for all that they have done for my son's development! He will be well equipped for the next level of schooling. read more

My son have been attending this school for 2 years now and we will be sadden to leave. This school is small but very personable, all the teachers are friendly and greet us with smile every morning. They have a way with the kids and makes them want to learn and come back for more. My son has a great time at school, he's learning to socialize with other kids, trace, read, and participate in art work. They have cute programs for the kids to participate in and sing for the holidays, graduation, and mother's day. A great local preschool that have just the right amount of kids that makes learning conducive and fun! read more

This is the best daycare I found in San Leandro! The classrooms are nicely decorated and clean and neat. The bathroom is very big and has multiple toilets. The director Irfan and his wife are SUPER friendly people and very supportive! Highly recommended! read more

My daughters started at Learning Clock Montessori shortly before the pandemic and have started attending again in July. After over a year being at home with us, starting school again for my daughters was tough (for them and us parents), but Teacher Zeb and Teacher Rachel were so patient and caring with them. Within two weeks, my daughters were walking right in without crying and had started giving the teachers high fives before leaving in the afternoon. I love the different activities that they do at school, like practicing writing letters and numbers, drawing, arts and crafts projects, etc., as well as lots of play time both inside and outside. I'm very thankful that we found Learning Clock Montessori. read more

Learning Clock Montessori is a great preschool. This is my second child I have sent to there school and it is so amazing how quickly they learn and change in the first two weeks of starting school. The teachers are very child friendly and caring. They communicate well and keep everyone informed of changes promptly. My children not only learn but they have fun as well. And it makes it easier to send them to school when I know they want to go and they enjoy it read more

This school is amazing! The staff are knowledgeable and well trained. Our kids are loved, nurtured and cared for as if they belong to the teachers and staff. The education they receive is exceptional! We have been a part of this school for nearly 4 years there is no better place in San leandro for children to spend their days learning, growing, becoming independent children who will continue to flourish in their lives due to the early influence Learning Clock had on them. Thank you. read more

May daughter attended for over 4 years. Like almost every parent looking for a daycare I was hesitant and had done my research looking everywhere for a place trustworthy. I decided to give them a chance and I dont regret it. Very professional and authentically caring. Best decision I ever made. In particular when my daughter's kindergarten teacher mentioned my daughter was a year ahead academically. read more

My daughter has been going to Montessori for several months and it's been going great. She comes home everyday with a assignments she did that day as well as art. She has improved drastically with her hand writing skills. They do festive things during the holidays with the kids, which I love and all the kids seem very happy. Thank you to both teacher Zebb and Rachel. read more

Really great preschool! Brought my son here after trying a couple other places, and am so pleased I did. Learning based and still fun for the children, I have noticed a positive improvement to say the least! The staff is so nice and patient with the kids. The timing is great for working families as well. Highly recommended! :) read more

My 3yr old son has been coming here since April of this yr. At first, it was emotionally, a hard transition for both us as parents and for my son, but the school is very welcoming and made it smooth and easy. Teachers here know very well how to handle kids of all ages specially teacher Zeb. She has a way... a gift... of how to calm, discipline, teach and play with them in a way that kids can easily follow and learn. My son loves going to school, he is learning a lot and blends well with the other kids. They have daily schedules whic include circle time, dance and sing, arts and craft, snacks, nap time, outside play and they even learn other basic international languages. Our plus for us is that my son is not quite potty trained yet and they help and encourage him to use the toilet to pee and . I highly recommend this school... they are safe, clean, trustworthy and effective. read more

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My son has been attending school here for about a year now. He enjoys going and being able to see his friends. They incorporate a learning curriculum with a lot of fun activities. All the teachers and staff are very nice. Teacher Zeb always greets us with a smile when we arrive. Teacher Zarah makes learning fun. Patience is needed with so many kids and they have it. They love kids here and it shows. I'm very happy with this school. read more

Our daughter started with Learning Clock a little under 2.5 years old - Aug 2020, midst of pandemic. We had many of reservations leaving her at daycare - knowing how our daughter can be, and given the circumstances of the pandemic at the time. But we were willing to take the risk because she desperately needed interaction with other kids her age, and to learn to take direction from an adult other than ourselves. And, surprisingly the first day went much better than we anticipated. We are grateful to the other children that were already there, who were so welcoming towards her - it was exactly what she needed to warm up and forget she's away from home. It is now over a year later and she has progressed so much during this developing stage, that I dont think would be possible if not for Learning Clock's nurturing environment. During this first year, she's learned so much - basic writing, coloring and drawing skills, and has become much more outgoing and patient. She really enjoys the birthdays, holiday activities and crafts. She is more than happy in the mornings to go to school - she would run in, and give Teach Zeb a hug, and leaves in the afternoon, very happy and more chatty than she usually is at home. We are grateful to both teachers Zeb and Rachel for watching over our daughter. read more

Because of many reasons, Learning Clock Montessori is an ideal location for preschoolers to pick up their first long interactions with other children and with teachers outside of home. The combination of their convenient location, understanding staff (whom speak more than one language), and overall general teachings has helped many children. As a older sibling who wants to see his sister improve on her speaking and social skills, I am proud of the progress she has made while attending this institution. read more

We love this school! As first time parents we were worried about leaving our child at a daycare, but we feel lucky to have found such a great place. Our kid doesnt want to go home at the end of the day and the teachers are great. Our son has had issues with his speach and he has made tremendous strides here. We feel very blessed to have such amazing people be a part of our child's life. read more

Our son attended this "school" for approximately 7 months. I wish I could rewind in time and take it all back and that I'd recognized the signs earlier. This was NOT a good fit for us. Food - pack your own lunch (fine), no peanuts (fine). In the first couple of weeks I felt like every time my husband or I dropped off our son we were harassed about what we packed for our boy to eat. He's 3 and picky...aren't they all? So we give him sun-butter and jelly sandwiches on whole wheat, Greek yogurt, carrot sticks, applesauce, those super convenient packets of pureed veggies, raisins, cheddar bunnies, etc. Apparently these are all very "snacky" - although it sounds a lot like what my mom packed in my school lunches. One day as she was picking on me in the morning, another student was eating her oh-so-nutritional breakfast of a DONUT and a STARBUCKS FRAPPACCINO. I think Ms. Fey was picking on the wrong parent because the last time I checked, I wasn't sending my kid to school with a boatload of sugar and caffeine (seriously, who feeds their 2 year old a coffee drink???). Discipline - she yells. Actually, it's more of a shriek. Near the end our son would come home everyday and tell us that he was bad and had to sit in Ms. Fey's office. She does not demonstrate the ability to handle a normal 3 year old boy's energy...she wouldn't even attempt to redirect or ask him to use his words, she'd simply put him on a time out. I witnessed an occasion one morning where she yelled at another little boy for trying to "roll" a block (that didn't have wheels) on the tile floor. Hitting - Our son is in the 99th percentile for height and has a speech delay...but he really is a sweet kid. If he feels another child is in his space, he will push instead of using his words...we're working on this, but it's not the norm. He does not instigate fights or hit without provocation (not saying that excuses it...just saying he's not an instigator). My husband was usually the one to pick our son up and Ms. Fey had to pull him aside a few times for "incidents" on the playground. One time she claimed that another parent complained. We asked who and/or if she could set up a meeting for us so that we could supervise a play date to correct the behavior and Ms. Fey would not have that. She didn't offer any other solution. Again, she's unable to understand child behavior and unable to redirect it into positive activities. Shortcuts - Near the end, I dropped our son off and Ms. Fey was bragging to her mom that she had just finished renewing her CPR online without having to take a class or have any practical re-instruction. With that many children to care for, if it were me...I'd feel safer with real practice to be ready just in case of an emergency. Or at least I wouldn't brag about it in front of a parent. The final straw and our son's last day - I dropped him off that morning and in the process of drop off, another little boy who was friends with our son, came charging at him wanting to give him a hug. Our son put his hands up to block the unwanted affection and the other boy fell down on his butt. No big deal, he didn't cry and the two of them went into the playroom to find something to do. That night, my husband heard that our son had "violently pushed another boy, almost knocking him into the wall where he would have badly hit his head...and he was very upset and needed consoling." Ms. Fey went on to tell my husband that I had witnessed it. He asked if she saw it...she had not. She was recounting what I assume Ms. May told her...although you can see that is vastly different than what I witnessed happen literally at my feet. My last comment would just be to reiterate what I've already said. Ms. Fey isn't constructive at all. She's like Chicken Little...she keeps shrieking that the sky is falling and never has a solution or practical advise. This applies to all of the issues we've had with her. She has not mastered the art of redirection or encouraging children to work out their "issues" with words. She doesn't seem to be caring, in fact she seems frazzled and at her wit's end most of the time. Our son has been at a new school for a month now and we're working hand in hand with the director there to make sure he adjusts well. So far, he's doing amazing and loves going to school there. PM me if you'd like any additional details. read more

I'm a working mom, and we all know what it means to be away from our little ones . We feel fear or uncertainty when we leave our kids to somebody else. Well, Learning Clock -Montessori school, gives me the feeling that the staffs are trustworthy and kind. You can see it from those kids that goes to school there. They are happy, affectionate, and active. I highly recommend this place for your kids. read more

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My son has been attending the learning clock Montessori school for the past two years and we've kept him enrolled there for a number of reasons. Initially we were attracted to the school because of the intimate feel and the cultural diversity but the sincerity of the teachers and their openness to parent involvement added value to our experience. We like that there is a maximum student threshold. Because we are always actively engaged with our kids at home the thought of enrolling him in a large classroom was off-putting even if the student to teacher ratio is considered acceptable by law. We like how there is such diversity among the teachers for such a small school. One of my favorite things about the Bay area is how it's such a cultural melting pot and LCMS is a reflection of that diversity. Although this is an English-speaking school the kids have exposure to four languages on any given day. We like how the instructors have a way of letting you know they truly care about the kids well-being. Toddlers and preschoolers are the same in many ways but also have different needs and requirements. I believe kids can tell if people have their best interest at heart so when my son tells me that he wants to stay a little longer when I'm picking him up I view it was a subtle reminder that I made the right decision. My wife and I are as busy as the next set of professionals but I like how when time permits were able to help out with a holiday party or making an art picture with his classroom. This openness ultimately solidified my fondness of the school because it gave me exposure to how his other classmates seem happy. read more

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My son has been here for a little over a year now. HE JUST LOVES GOING TO SCHOOL!!! He has learned so much. From colors, letters, songs, shapes and writing. He even learned how to count to 10 and sing twinkle twinkle little star in Chinese. Teacher Fey is awesome. So understanding and helpful. I will never forget her. Teacher Zeb and Mei are awesome as well. So loving and patient with all the children. They give me updates on my son's progress daily. I'm sure my son will miss them when he leaves for Kindergarten this month. Thank you Learning Clock!!! read more

This is a small preschool with a homey feel. Teacher Zeb and teacher Zarah work hard to keep the kids stimulated, engaged and entertained. My son has shown some improvement in his development since starting at Learning Clock Montessori read more

I can't say enough great things about Learning Clock Montessori. My son attends this school and absolutely loves it! My son learns new things everyday and always comes home super happy from School. They provide a very loving and caring environment for the kids, and the teachers are very attentive. It's been almost a year since we started here and I am just so grateful that we found a place that provides enrichment and sincere care to our little boy. read more

We have been at Learning Clock for a few months now and we are so happy with our decision to enroll our two year old. We were nervous to start at a new school during covid but we have felt 100% confident that our son is safe and we know that the school is doing everything it can to keep all members of the community healthy. Since starting at learning clock our son's speech has improved drastically. He is constantly talking and says new words every day. I've also noticed improvement in his hand eye coordination with all the playing, dancing, and cute projects they do. The kids are all super happy and the teachers are so caring. Highly recommend. read more

We been here for 7 month and my daughter loved here! Teachers was very friendly and nice. Very carrying people. I feel sad that we left this daycare, but because we moved to different city we have to leave. read more

Learning Clock Montessori has been such a blessing to my family. My son is what you would consider a COVID baby while also being an only child. The pandemic and lock down happened a month after he was born and I believe had something to do with his delay in speech. My son has been a student here for a little over 2 months and boy has it impacted his life in such a positive way. Seeing my son excited to go to school and see Teacher Zeb and Teacher Rachel everyday truly warms my heart. My son went from speaking little to no words to talking up a storm. I was so nervous enrolling him because he's been by my side since he was born but this was the best decision as parents. My sons interaction with other kids and sharing has changed in a positive way. From the beginning Irfan was so kind with his words and reassuring to what they will bring to my childs life and have kept their word every step of the way. If you get the opportunity to enroll your child here do not walk.. RUN because there is no place that will love your kid while also teaching your kid the way Teacher Zeb and Teacher Rachel will. read more

The first week of school our then 3-yr old son attended in October 2016, we can already see he has improved in his ABCs, colors, songs, shapes, coloring, cutting, pasting, and writing. Since then, we have brought home several of our son's work that included a variety of arts and crafts and completed worksheets, and we are happy with his progress and curriculum. We also like that the school holds events to celebrate upcoming holidays. Since our son started, he's participated in Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas events. In addition, the hours are extremely convenient (7am-6pm) as it works perfect with our schedules. The location is great and easy to park. We also didn't have any issues with enrollment and the staff is polite and courteous. More importantly the teachers are kind and caring. Teacher Zeb is excellent! She truly cares for the children and is very patient. We have seen how gentle and patient she is with our son, and in turn, our son has responded positively and has told us that he "loves" Zeb. Overall, my son is happy with his teachers and the new friends he's met. We are happy so far with Learning Clock! Thank you all for your hard work and for taking care of our son! read more

I really like this school so much. It really works to my school schedule and you can drop off your kid as early as 7am. Mrs Zebb always there early to accommodate the early kids. I really like her, such a sweet lady. My son really like her so much. I highly recommend this school. read more

I have had my children going to Learning Clock Montessori since 2012. It was the only daycare and school I trusted for my little ones. They are so gentle with the children and teach them so many fundamental values! They make sure each child gets the attention they need and deserve. I love the hours because they fit my work schedule. So far, two of my children have went there. When my oldest son graduated from Learning Clock, he was ahead of his class in kindergarten! He is now 8 and still loves to visit because of all the great memories he had there. My daughter is only 3 and can identify all the letters in the alphabet! It is such a positive and patient place for kids to have fun, do activities, and learn! I absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a loving and trusting place for their children. read more

I absolutely love it. The staff is great! Super understanding and passionate about what they do. The kids always love to go here.

My daughter spent a few months at learning clock. We were very pleased with the facility and staff. Mrs. Zeb is very popular among all the children and parents. She is the first one to greet them in the morning and the last one to say good bye in the evening. Her dedication is admirable. During her short time there, my daughter learned a lot, made many fun crafts and enjoyed lots of new friends. The tuition is very reasonable. The owner, Fey, is also very lovely and a pleasure to work with. read more

Such wonderful care of the children. They have been very flexible, patient and caring as they manage some challenging behaviors from our almost 2 year old. Diverse culturally and welcoming of all family structures. read more

My 4 year old son has enjoyed learning, playing, and singing / circle time at Learning Clock Montessori. He was shy and unsure about school when he first began at Learning Clock Montessori but he has grown into a very social boy who really enjoys school. He is frequently telling me about his day with good friends. And of course it's amazing to see what he's learned over the year: abc, 123, simple math, shapes, colors, letter sounds, writing letters, numbers, singing / humming songs, writing his name and of course a bunch of silly, cute boy stuff. Thank you to school / teachers for playing a part in his early development. read more

We are so pleased with the school! The teachers are amazing, so loving and caring! Great curriculum program for the kids. My son brings home daily class work, he is excited about school & loves learning thanks to the teachers. I am always given a brief update of his day - my son is never ready to leave ;) We couldn't be happier Learning Clock Montessori! read more

My daughter has been attending Learning Clock Montessori for about three months now and I couldn't be happier. Every day when I pick her up, she wants to stay longer and show me everything she has learned. She is truly flourishing in the environment that Learning Clock provides. From the amazing teachers like Zeb and May, to the activities and structure that the school provides, my daughter is kept busy all day. Since attending Learning Clock, my daughter is now singing the alphabet, as well as a number of other songs. She is even starting to show interest in potty training! I was really nervous making the decision to put my daughter in daycare, but Learning Clock has made that transition easy and enjoyable. I have peace of mind knowing that Teacher Zeb is with my baby girl. We look forward to a long relationship with Learning Clock. read more

My three year old daughter attends Learning Clock as a preschooler. She has progressed amazingly with Fey, Alexis and Mei as teachers. She now knows her numbers, letters and has started to sight read words. She responds well to the happy environment and now has started taking piano lessons as an additional part of her education. All of this is done while having a good time and learning to interact with other children ranging from babies to other preschoolers. Learning Clock is a safe and happy environment for our child. read more

Our son has been enrolled for 6 months now and we have no complaints so far. The teachers are very caring and loving and he's always happy when I pick him up! He always has a clean diaper on and teacher Mai or teacher Zeb will always give me a brief update on what he's day was like. They take pictures almost every day so ask for them to send you one to see their haply faces! read more