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    McKinley Elementary School

    2.7 (3 reviews)

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    The Nueva School - Nueva STEM Fair @ Bay Meadows Campus (Sunday March 19, 2017)

    The Nueva School

    4.0(51 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Our son joined Nueva's Upper School this year as a 9th grader (class of 2021). We like Nueva's…read morerigorous high school curriculum; a number of advanced courses can be deemed college-level. Its math sequence is very well thought out (e.g., one track for pure math and one for applied math) and allows plenty of room for advanced students to progress beyond calculus. We are pleased to see that our son has been spending a good amount of time at the I-Lab before/after school (helped greatly by his new found independence via the bike+Caltrain combination) and loves every minute of it! Nueva's Upper School teachers are helpful and highly qualified; many are practitioners/experts in their field. Our son's Japanese language teacher has a wonderful sense of Japanese humor that makes language learning so much more enjoyable. The Upper School has an advisory system that allows small groups of students to interact with their advisors, who in turn provide feedback to parents (especially new families!) on how their kids are doing at school from time to time. It's a great way to integrate incoming 9th graders (i.e., many new friends were made over a 3-day camping trip before start of school) and build strong ties between school and families from the get-go. Our son has a great start of the year with Nueva. Its Upper School is one we would highly recommend for families looking for a well-rounded STEM education and great teachers in a supportive environment for their kids.

    I initially became interested in The Nueva School after subscribing to receive job postings. What…read moreimmediately stood out to me was how frequently new openings were being posted -- sometimes seemingly every week. As an educator, that naturally made me wonder about staff turnover. Eventually, I applied for a position and interviewed with someone who honestly seemed very kind and thoughtful. I left the interview feeling optimistic, especially because I was told I would hear back by the end of the week. In education hiring, timelines usually move quickly because schools want to secure teachers for the upcoming school year before candidates accept other opportunities. Weeks went by with complete silence. No follow-up, no rejection email, nothing. Wanting to close the loop professionally, I eventually emailed to thank the interviewer for her time and wish her and her team the best for the upcoming year. Oddly, the message bounced back, even though I had been communicating through that exact same email thread previously. At that point, I honestly began wondering whether the communication had somehow been compromised or whether I had fallen into some strange scam situation. I even called the school directly to verify that the interviewer actually worked there, and thankfully she did. The school then provided me with another email address associated with their official domain. I forwarded my message there as well, but once again received no response at all. Whether the message reached her or not, the overall experience felt surprisingly unprofessional and dismissive, especially after what had initially seemed like such a warm interaction. After later reading additional reviews and experiences from others, I ultimately realized this probably was not the right fit for me anyway. Still, basic communication and professional courtesy go a long way, particularly in education, where relationships and respect matter.

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    The Hillsborough Preschools

    5.0(18 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    I cannot say enough good things about South Hillsborough Preschool and the wonderful teaching team…read morethat has given my son such a strong foundation for learning. Teacher Tammy, Miss Denise, Adriana, Miss Rita, and even Margot at the front desk for enrollment are all exceptional women who make us feel confident that our son is in a safe and nurturing environment filled with experienced educators who truly care. The teachers go above and beyond with creative and engaging lessons, from learning body parts while making skeletons during Halloween to exploring the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly, complete with a special butterfly release party. Every activity is thoughtfully designed and filled with joy and purpose. We are so happy we chose this program and this school as the pathway for our son's early development. It has been such a positive experience for our whole family. I highly recommend South Hillsborough Preschool to any family looking for a warm and high quality learning environment.

    We love Hillsborough South Preschool! Two of our 3 kids have been in Tammy's class (and the third…read morewill...eventually!) and despite their very different personalities they have both had such positive experiences. The teachers at South have been able to meet my kids where they were/are and celebrate the things that make them unique. You can tell that they really care about each kid individually (for example, my eldest had a special "nickname" with the teachers became his persona and the other day my middle came home with a huge drawing of his favorite Star Wars character done for him by one of the teachers--totally made his day). They made our kids feel "seen" which is what great teachers do! Beyond that, my eldest, who is now in TK, was super prepared academically and socially for the transition. South Preschool exactly what preschool should be--a place where kids can play and learn in a low-stress happy environment supported by teachers who care about *them*.

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    Serendipity School- Preschool - Learning!

    Serendipity School- Preschool

    4.8(17 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Our child had a nosebleed at school, and the school director Colleen immediately called us to pick…read morehim up. Since we work 40 minutes away, I asked if this was part of the school's sick policy. It wasn't--the reason given was simply that a teacher couldn't manage 12 kids at once. On top of that, the preschool principal Laurie required us to provide a doctor's note confirming that nosebleeds were "okay" to let kid back to school. Even our pediatrician found this request ridiculous, but kindly wrote the note word-for-word as they asked. Despite the school's popularity due to its affiliation with a local private elementary, this has been our worst preschool experience compared to others. The teacher-student ratio is inadequate, tuition is extremely high, and communication with parents is minimal. Although it's promoted as a play-based program, most of the time children just play independently while teachers supervise rather than engage. Also they introduce screen time (TV, iPads) as early as age two. I initially chose Serendipity Preschool for my child because of its strong reputation. However, I eventually realized it operates more like a business and not care much about the kids as they claimed. After moving and enrolling my kids in other schools, the differences became very clear, in all aspects--and much greater than I could imaged. In response to Laurie's reply below: When a school director exaggerates facts by claiming "daily nosebleeds" and deliberately misleads the public while carefully managing reviews to maintain a 5-star image, it really makes me question their priorities. When I answered the call, I clearly heard the words: "One teacher cannot take care of 12 kids. Please pick him up as soon as possible." That completely shocked me.

    We have one kid in his third year, a second kid starting out in the 2s ("Monkeys") class, and a…read morethird enrolled starting in 2025! If we had three more kids we would probably send them to Serendipity, too! Excellent preschool with teachers that clearly care about the kids and the school. Even coming out of the pandemic we have witnessed virtually no teacher turnover which has led to seamless continuity as the kids cycle through classes. Each class has a bit of its own feel to it depending on the focus of the teacher(s), however what is consistent is that there is a clear curriculum and excellent parent-teacher communication. As the older one has hit his stride, it is apparent that he feels a part of the community as we do as parents. It will be sad once graduation finally comes, but luckily we have two more kids to go!

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