I enrolled my 3 year old at GMM in Spring 2024 and he will be there until next year. Miss Donna…read morededication is impressive. She creates educative monthly curriculum with mindful intent. Since my son joined has learned about geography, art, math, alphabet and many others things in a so creative and fun ways. On Mondays they walk to the library, Tuesday they have soccer, some Fridays they have cooking classes and they have a couple of field trips during the year. In GMM they have great activities for his development and they care so much for the kids. I'm super grateful with Miss Donna and Rosalina for the hearth and soul they bring every day to help the kids grow so well. Since we joined my son is really happy, plus the parents are awesome and warming that it feels like family. Unfortunately we have to go even my son and I don't want to.

We are so happy with our choice of Growing Minds Montessori. As this was out first child, coupled…read morewith the pandemic (born in Feb 2020) we were headed in to this process pretty much blind. After the intro tour, we almost immediately knee this would be the perfect fit. Our daughter was transitioning from a daycare where she was the oldest by a year, and understandably was a tad but behind socially. Donna's set up, coupled with the Montesorri ideology provided us with comfort, and an almost immediate/noticeable improvement in her energy, spirit, and curiosity. The Brightwheel app that Donna/Montessori uses has us in awe of how much they find to do in the house, backyard, and the local neighborhood. An added bonus has been the relationships our daughter, as well as the parents have made thru the school. Parent zen achieved!

We feel really lucky to have found Three Bears Childcare for our daughter. From the very beginning,…read moreStacey has created such a warm, caring environment for the kids. She is incredibly attentive and genuinely wonderful with them, and it shows in how comfortable and happy the children are there. As parents, Stacey also does an amazing job keeping us at ease. She communicates clearly, shares updates, and you can tell she truly cares about the kids' well-being and development. Since starting here, we've seen such a positive difference in our daughter. Her language skills have grown so much and she's becoming more confident interacting with other kids. It's been really special to watch those interpersonal skills develop in such a nurturing environment. We're very grateful to have Stacey and Three Bears Childcare as part of our daughter's early years.

My daughter has been going to three bears since she was about 10 months old and I could not speak…read moremore highly of it. Stacey and her teachers are extremely attentive and loving with the children. My favorite part of the day while at work is getting all the photos and videos throughout the day showing how much fun they're having

We've had such a positive experience at Hearts & Minds Preschool. and I can't say enough good…read morethings about it!  They have a great indoor and outdoor space for play and activities that our daughter really enjoyed. The curriculum was engaging and encouraged curiosity and creativity with age-appropriate activities. Every teacher genuinely cares for each student and their emotional and social well being. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and that warmth radiates through every interaction. We're so grateful for this preschool. Highly recommend!

Our experience at Hearts & Minds Pre-K has been absolutely wonderful. What truly stands out is the…read morebeautiful and consistent emphasis on social-emotional learning from all the teachers. They are warm and loving professionals who are so in tune with each child's individual developmental strengths and areas for growth, and they develop a real bond with all of the families. The curriculum is very thoughtful, supporting kindergarten readiness through creative activities that are super engaging to the students. The school has a beautiful yard and play areas, a huge variety of activities, and enriching programs from outside instructors like yoga, Spanish, music, and even an insect lab! We couldn't recommend it more highly!

We love Little Sunshine, and would enthusiastically recommend it to all parents! We sent our son…read morethere for two years, starting from when he was about seven months old. More than anything, we wanted him to be safe, and to be loved. Little Sunshine gets high praise in both of these areas! Ada and her team cared for our son as if he was their own. They made him feel loved, and because of that, he loved coming in there every day. She makes you feel like your child is truly special to her. We also had total trust in the safety of Little Sunshine. It is well-run in every way. They deal with child illnesses well, finding a nice balance between flexibility and community safety. They do a great job of communicating with parents. They cook healthy food for your child every day. They send lots of cute photos of your kids. They are very detail-oriented. Ada runs Little Sunshine with a lot of joy and energy. She seems to love her work, and it shows in her relationships with the children and her parents. We feel so lucky to have found this place, and would send our son back there in a heartbeat. If you get the chance to send your child here, don't hesitate.

Ada is the best! I had a good feeling about her during our tour and could tell she prioritized the…read morekids' well being above all else. I liked that she spoke both Cantonese and Mandarin, so my kids would get exposure to both. She basically helped raise my two kids starting from when they were 4 months old, with the second moving onto preschool soon. My older one still likes visiting, and Ada gives him snacks whenever he does . We experienced bottle refusal in the beginning with both kids, and Ada helped us navigate through it with tips and patience (don't worry, she won't let your baby starve, and she'll even spoon feed them if she has to). She also gives daily progress reports and sends pics frequently to let you know they're doing great. My daughter is 2.5 now, and she happily struts through Ada's door in the morning and doesn't bother to look back at me to say goodbye. She can't wait to go and play with her friends and just do her own thing. She doesn't let me do her hair, yet she comes home from daycare with the cutest pigtails! According to Ada, she eats well and sleeps well at daycare, which I totally believe. Another nice thing is that the older kids get fed supper before pickup, so I don't stress about how much she eats during our family dinner. I drop her off every weekday and go to work knowing she is in great hands. I can't say the same about other daycares I visited, which showed some definite red flags. Even though other daycares may be more flexible with better hours and less holidays, I could tell they prioritized money over the kids. One of them even let us visit the room where several babies were taking their nap, and this was during Covid! In contrast, Ada only does tours after the school day, when all the kids have left and before they do their cleaning/ sanitizing (not disrupting the kids and cleanliness is kind of her thing). If you're looking for a daycare, definitely add Little Sunshine Childcare to your list to visit. Ada isn't your normal Chinese grandma-type who just watches your kids. She has loads of energy and keeps the kids engaged throughout the day with activities (music, drawing), outside time, etc. She's been doing this a long time, so she's seen it all and knows how to raise kids. Both her and Uncle just have great hearts and genuinely care about the kids.

We have absolutely loved our experience with the teachers and administration during our child's…read morelast year at Alpha kids Junipera Serra. I remember our child's first week, he was a bit scared but Ms. Susan took him under her wing and he was having fun in no time.  The teacher (Ms. Rebeca) is fabulous! She has fun crafts and songs and every day of school he comes home happy. We've seen our little one grow socially and academically due to the great instruction and environment they have created.  We would be happy to recommend Alpha kids to other parents.

I've been around Alpha Kids for almost 8 years and have watched both my nephew and niece graduate…read morefrom here. I was so satisfied on how they had grown and thrived at Alpha Kids that I decided to send my own child here. My son, who was 2 when he started, didn't really talk, only simple grunting, as expected for a two year old, but he has completely done a 180 and is now able to express in sentences what he wants after less than a year at this institution. He has grown both socially and academically in such a short amount of time. The teachers are so attentive to the children that I cannot thank them enough for what they do. My child loves coming everyday and never wants to go home. The community that Alpha Kids have built is undeniably strong and the love that the teachers have for the kids is amazing and cannot be more genuine. Every time I pick up my child, I would always get an update on how he was for the day. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would. Thank you Alpha Kids administration and teachers!

This is the most nurturing Montessori program in all of San Francisco. Tara, the owner is highly…read morecredentialed and incredible in creating a positive and supportive environment that empowers children to thrive and develop a love for learning, preparing them to excel once they enter elementary school . My daughters who are older now still love visiting Ms. Tara.

We just graduated the preschool. We spent two years with ms Tara in MMGG and we LOVED it. From the…read moretime we had the tour we knew this was the right place for us. Ms Tara is nice but also has authority and kids need that. Within couple of days our daughter was in love with the school and the teachers. She would ask when she is going back during the holidays (or camps). She grew up so much and learned so much in this school. You can see all the kids were thriving. I am attaching a picture from the graduation party in the park when Ms Tara showed up and all the kids run towards her and hugged her. If that's not proof of love I don't know what is. We will dearly miss all the friends we made there and the sweet teachers. Ms Jessica and Ms Tiffany have mad hair braiding skills. I will send my kid with half loose hair and she will come home with princess hair! Anyway, I cannot recommend enough this school. Your kid will be taken care of and thought some serious writing, reading and math skills. My daughter can add to 20! She is not even 5! We will be sending our second when the time comes as we know this will be the best place to her too!

I really enjoyed having my child attend Fun with Mandarin. The whole experience went way beyond my…read moreexpectations. Bin Bin and Ben are incredibly well-organized and knowledgeable, and my son learned so much Mandarin. We speak English at home, but he's now able to converse comfortably with his grandparents in their native tongue--which has been really special. One thing I especially appreciated was getting daily updates on the curriculum along with photos of the day's activities. It made me feel connected and confident in what he was learning. When we ran into challenges with our child, the team was kind, patient, and genuinely helpful. They were always there with thoughtful support. They're also very active in SFUSD and shared a lot of expert insights with us about public Mandarin immersion programs, which I found incredibly helpful. I highly recommend Fun with Mandarin to anyone looking for warm, attentive care and high-quality Mandarin immersion.

My daughter has been joining FWM for 2 years. She loves to go to school and learns a lot from the…read moreschool. She meets lots of friends and loves the teachers there. It's nothing better than seeing her smile every day at school and listening to what she learns from school. She learns Mandarin very well there. Binbin Laoshi and Teacher Ben are very patience and caring. So glad to have her joining the FWM school.

My daughter recently graduated from Miraloma having spent two years at the adorable little red…read moreschoolhouse. Our family really enjoyed the co-op experience and supportive parent community. We formed lifelong friendships and made many sweet memories. We enjoyed parent teaching and felt lucky to have the opportunity to watch our daughter explore, learn and develop new friendships. It felt wonderful to be a part of a collective community effort with the goal of providing children with a safe and nurturing space where they can learn, grow and have fun. Miraloma is such a warm and welcoming place! I highly recommend touring in person to really appreciate Miraloma's wonderful space. The school has so many unique assets that affords unique experiences for the children like dancing on stage under a plum tree, harvesting plums from the same tree and making jam! Digging for worms and roly polys in the garden. Planting seeds, observing the growth of plants, harvesting fruits and vegetables and eating your bounty! Cooking up soups and baking cakes in the mud kitchen. Getting cozy in the book nook. Building strength and having fun on the trapeze! Challenging themselves to be brave and finally go down that fire pole. The current Director Rose and Teacher Anne (both began at Miraloma in July 2023) are highly credentialed and have decades of early childhood development experience at preschools. I have seen the tremendous passion and care they have for the children that I have never experienced before. I wish our daughter was able to have spent more time with these amazing teachers before she graduated. The play based and child led approach was wonderful and empowering for our daughter. Every day the teachers set up new and fun experiences and activities for the children, but the kids decide what they want to do. The teachers then build on and adapt the curriculum to support the interests of the kids at any given time. Kids are given the tools and freedom to explore and develop their authentic selves while knowing a loving and supportive adult is nearby if they need help. Anne and Rose are often found on the floor engaging with and connecting with the children. I would venture to say that Anne is the best preschool teacher in all of SF and she shares her insight and wisdom with families in weekly detailed updates. Parents can learn alot from both Rose and Anne. We are forever grateful to Miraloma for providing our daughter with such a wonderful foundation for learning. Take a tour and you will also be wowed by how wonderful this place is!

We are coming to the end of our Miraloma journey as our youngest has graduated. We started at…read moreMiraloma right after moving to SF and right away felt welcome into the community. All of the families we have met and gotten to know through the school have been wonderful. We would highly recommend Miraloma to families looking for the co-op experience. It has everything you and your child will need! We love the facilities with its private fenced in play yard, mud kitchen, swings, slides, climbing structure, a music garden + herb/fruit garden and so much more!!