Milestone Preschool Academy

(32 reviews)

1.7 mi

Established in 2004

Miss Janet is FANTASTIC, WONDERFUL, LOVING, INSPIRATIONAL and a LIFESAVOR!…read more Our Grandson has been attending Janet's Montessori since last September. It was a difficult transition for him since he had no formal schooling prior to this. In fact, this was his first separation being away from his parents. Miss Janet and her staff were patient, loving, nurturing and supportive. Here are a few things you should know if you're considering enrollment: 1) The children are constantly supervised in the house and schoolyard. The place is secured with an adult at all times. The backyard is set up with perfectly for the littles ones. Bright, colorful and cheery. 2) The school is sufficiently supplied with learning materials, and follows through with a structured program. They also have music, exercise classes and story time, learning songs, dance movements and educational sessions. 3) It is preferred if your child is potty-trained but if not, Miss Janet and Staff works with your child. Proof is with my Grandson!!! 4) They are taught to be responsible, listen to instructions and directions. Never saw a child out-of-line. Miss Janet is firm but does it with love and positive reinforcement. 5) If your child is a picky eater like ours, they'll learn to love the homemade meals prepared for by Miss Janet. The meals are healthy and has helped develop tastebuds. 6) Holidays and birthdays are always festive. Miss Janet even has programs set up for the Parents to enjoy including Graduation ceremonies. 7) I have come by to pick up our Grandson at lunchtime a number of times and the children are in TOTAL control. There's no yelling, screaming or disorder. 8) If there is an outbreak of illness, Miss Janet notifies the families and immediately sanitizes everything. For months, my Grandson cried in the mornings because he missed his parents, but there was Miss Janet, nurturing with her arms extended and he went right to her. She even came out of her house once morning because she heard him crying 2 houses away!! Miss Janet is an Angel and as a Grandmother, I wish somebody like her was around for my daughters at this age. She prepares them for TK & Kindergarten. How does she manage with 10-12 kids at a time?? I have no idea but she must be doing something right because whatever she does, IT WORKS!!! Our Grandson will be moving on to TK and I must say, it'll be sad to see him leave such a beautiful and intimate setting with filled with love. My wish is that another child may be as fortunate to be a student under Miss Janet's care. She's amazing and a great blessing to many children, parents AND Grandparents. If you're trying to find something more affordable, please keep in mind that old adage...."You get what you pay for"....and we got our monies worth and more from Miss Janet and her staff. They're worth every penny. Thank you to Miss Janet, for being such a special stepping stone for our Grandson! YOU and your fantastic staff made success happen for him. WE LOVE MISS JANET!!!

Words can't even begin to express how grateful I am for Miss Janet's Montessori school. My son was…read morevery nervous to begin preschool and she took so much time and showed so much patience getting him acclimated. My son has learned so much in preparing for TK. She focuses on areas that need improvement for each individual child and he comes home telling us all the things he's learned and is working on. She has helped him build his skills in writing, drawing, and different subjects. My son comes home singing songs he's learned and utilizing skills he learned at school in the home setting, which is so rewarding. Miss Janet celebrates all of them throughout the school year and keeps great communication with the parents. Miss Janet also provides the kids healthy meals. My son is a picky eater but she's managed to feed him nutritious and veggie filled meals that my son absolutely loves! She has wonderful additional teachers that come by to assist and teach the kids as well. Miss Janet and her staff always demonstrate so much compassion and love for her students. She takes pride in knowing that each child is being cared for and is thriving in a safe and loving environment.

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Village Nursery School

(42 reviews)

1.0 mi

7 years later - we're back! My son's first day at Village was 3 days after his 2nd birthday (yay…read morefor taking kids that aren't potty trained!!!) He loves the school as much as his sister did. Upgrades: The school has been upgraded a bit since my daughter was here which is fabulous. There's new play structures, new furniture, revolving imagination role play section, tons of new books and toys. Parent Involvement: The parents are just as involved as they were back in my daughter's village days too. It truly is just like having your friends watch your kid(s). Parents prep snacks, supervisor play areas and do projects. The creativity of parents is amazing - the help to come up with new snack ideas and projects is also amazing for those that aren't as creative. For snacks, the kids have had pancakes, DIY parfait cups, cold press juices and smoothies (made during project and tasted during snack time!)and delicious banana scones. Projects have been everything from cutting fruit for snacks to self portraits New "Friends": Our son refers to his classmates as his "best friends" and looks forward to seeing them every school day. He carried around his class photo pointing and telling us the names of each of his new friends. Field Trips: The monthly field trips are a great way to get out of the classroom. We've gone to the SF Zoo, a fire station, a rodeo, a pumpkin patch, the library, aquarium and even did a grocery store scavenger hunt! It's such a treat when the parents have just as much fun as the kiddos.

It went well connecting with Wendy at the time to tour the preschool. The preschool is extremely…read moreclean with beautiful children art decor hanging and all the children's cute fun art projects. Wendy answered and clarified all the questions I had regarding the school and fees etc. My son has been going to Village for a year now and it has been an absolute joy, and I'm so grateful to have found such a loving community of parents. I'm grateful for the amazing, reliable, and nurturing teachers that help care, comfort, and teach my boy. I will definitely be enrolling my other little boy next year!

Taking roll before a field trip. Field trips planned monthly

Swings!

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Latchkey Alternative Center

(26 reviews)

2.4 mi

We absolutely love the Latch Key Alternative Center! Mr. Matt and his team are truly outstanding…read more He is incredibly responsive, supportive, and genuinely cares about the families he serves. As a single mom, finding a reliable after-school program and summer camp is essential, and Mr. Matt went above and beyond to guide us through the enrollment process and help us get into the Latch Key Center. My children are currently enrolled in the summer program, and they have been having an amazing experience. The center offers a wide variety of activities and exciting field trips, keeping the kids engaged, active, and having fun. My kids are truly enjoying their summer this year. The entire staff is friendly, caring, and dedicated to creating a positive environment for the children. I cannot thank Mr. Matt enough for all of his support and assistance. We are so grateful to be part of the Latch Key family and highly recommend this program to other parents!

Choosing strangers to care for our children has to be one of the most gut-wrenching,…read moreanxiety-provoking, and time-consuming events we parents experience. We started during kindergarten for their after school program and have continued now into our 4th year. We do some of our summers with them and many of the holidays. Critically, LK remained safely and compassionately open throughout the entirety of the pandemic. To say that they saved my job at the hospital is not an overstatement. They are family now and we continue to appreciate the perfect balance of fun and safe, guided and independent activities, toys and ever changing creative options like food art, hikes, glow dance parties and even debate training and social skills discussions. The owner and staff are beautiful humans who clearly care about each child. If you are in search of family-like childcare, it is time to gently replace your guts, calm your nerves, and save a ton of time and research by joining this generational gem. Then simply delight in the happy, successful, socially responsible child you pick up each day. (Added bonus of homework complete already!!)

First Day of Pre-K Dino class

2018 graduates

Field Trip Day

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Little Hugs Preschool

4.9

(35 reviews)

2.0 mi

We enrolled our daughter at Little Hugs after a not-so-great experience at another preschool, and…read morethe difference in her demeanor has been night and day. She is genuinely excited to go to school now! She loves her teachers and friends, and we've seen her confidence skyrocket under Miss Gracie's care. What I appreciate most is the thoughtful balance between play and structured learning. They focus on the 'whole child,' everything from manners and hygiene to the fundamentals like numbers and letters. Beyond the curriculum, the community here is incredible. Between the Chinese New Year celebrations and other events throughout the year, the school goes above and beyond to bring parents together. It's rare to find a preschool that prioritizes building a real community like this, and we feel so lucky to be a part of it.

Our family has been part of the Little Hugs community since 2015, and I cannot say enough about the…read moreincredible care and dedication this school has shown our children over the years. Both of my kids attended Little Hugs, and each one left fully prepared for kindergarten -- confident, curious, and eager to learn. The teachers have a genuine gift for nurturing young children and building the kind of foundation that sets them up for success. But what truly cemented our love for Little Hugs was what they did for our family during the pandemic. When so much of the world shut down in 2020, Little Hugs continued to show up for our youngest during her kindergarten-prep year. Having her in a safe, caring, in-person environment was an absolute lifesaver -- because at home, I was already juggling my older child's Zoom school schedule on top of everything else the pandemic threw at us. I honestly don't know how we would have held it together without Little Hugs during that time. If you're looking for a preschool where your child will be loved, challenged, and truly prepared for the next chapter, Little Hugs is it. We are so grateful for everything they've done for our family from 2015 to 2021.

Giving Thanks on Friendsgiving

Pumpkin picking 2023

Poke-a-Pumpkin

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Early Learning Academy

4.5

(21 reviews)

0.5 mi

ELA is truly a hidden gem -- I only wish I had found them sooner! Finding a preschool with caring…read moreteachers and a clean, nurturing environment is not easy, especially for my son who has speech delays. I'm so thankful for the director, Ms. Veronica. To be honest, I had some doubts at first when I spoke with her and thought it might be just another preschool, but after she gave me a tour, I immediately felt confident that this was the right place for my son. What really amazed me was how happy he was on his first day -- he ran right in without any tears! Now, he looks forward to going to school every day, and I no longer hear him cry, "No school!" Ms. Veronica has truly given me confidence that my son will be ready for kindergarten at their sister school, Hilldale. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers at ELA for creating such a positive and caring environment!

My son love this school and she enjoys reading and paying with the teacher look forward to going to…read moreschool and he now potty train too

On the way to school!

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Young World Preschool & Childcare

My son attended Young World from age 3 to 4. I was very impressed with Young World. The director is…read morecommunicative, and the teachers really focus on the children's needs. My son grew a lot during this time. He learned to write his name, count to 100, and say the days of the week and months of the year. I love that they have language programs as well. Having him learn Mandarin at school was such a joy. The food is nutritious, and the school performances were so fun. We're grateful that he had such a loving experience before going to TK. And the hours (7am to 6pm) are great for working parents. Thank you, Young World!

I was referred the Young World by a colleague of mine whose daughter had previously attended the…read moreschool. My husband and I are both happy with the childcare that Young World has provided for our kids. Our daughter (4) and son (1) have been attending the school since they were infants (at 8 months and 6 months). We appreciate the fact that the kids follow a daily schedule and have a routine. We also like the curriculum that the school provides. Over the years, we have seen our daughter develop mentally and academically. Thanks to the teachers there, she has learned a lot. She's learned her shapes, alphabet, numbers, colors, writing, etc. Aside from the curriculum, the kids have a bit of fun too. They play outside in the playground and do a ton of art projects. During holidays, kids will get to celebrate (dress up for Halloween, Easter egg hunt, etc.) Pre-Covid, the school would bring in performers (magicians, lion dancers, etc.) and the kids would also put on a yearly Christmas show for family. The school also just started using an app where they send photos/updates and messages to parents so you can keep in touch with the staff and see how your child is doing. Sure, we have seen staff turnover, but there are a few teachers who have been there since our daughter started. It's great to know that these teachers are now watching our son. Both kids do come home sick occasionally, but that's just the nature of going to school. The school does do a deep cleaning at the end of the week. Now with Covid, they are even taking more precautions to make sure everyone stays healthy and safe. Overall, we have been happy with Young World.

Mandarin class performance

Piano performance

Fan Dance

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Building Kidz of Daly City

(16 reviews)

0.7 mi

Women-owned & operated

Inquired for daycare services and was routed to so many different locations when I was referred to…read morethe pacifica location and was told by the regional manager there was spaces for my child. Upon arrival for my tour that was not the case... they took a $25 waitlist fee and the rates provided to me over email were not the rates provided to me upon my visit. Also when I did visit the facility the care takers or teachers looked as if there were in some sort of tension or disagreement. All in all it didn't seem like a peaceful environment I would want my child to be admitted to. Unfortunately building kids isn't for me and the can keep my $25 waitlist fee I guess.

We could not love BK more! The teachers are kind, caring, and nurturing, and you can tell they love…read morewhat they do. Parents are kept in the loop and there are regular updates in the school app. Plus the staff plans fun, themed days for the kids.

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Genius Learning

5.0

(30 reviews)

2.6 mi

We would like to give it a Five starts, since we've had wonderful experience with the school. My…read moreson is happy there and has made many friends, which has helped him become more confident and excited about going to school. One of the things we appreciate most is the bilingual program. My son has developed strong language skills and is becoming fluent in both languages, which is amazing for his growth. He also really likes his teachers. The teachers are kind, responsible, and truly care about the children's learning and well-being. The school is always clean and well maintained. It's also very convenient that they provide lunch, fresh fruit, and snacks, etc. So we know our son is well taken care of throughout the day. We've also been impressed by how much he learns through hands-on activities. He's constantly bringing home new skills and willing to share what he's learned. We're very grateful for everything Genius Learning Preschool has done for our son and would highly recommend it to families looking for a caring, nurturing, good-quality preschool.

My daughter has spent 3 years at Genius Learning since she was 2 years old. We even kept her here…read morefor 1 more year instead of entering TK because we have been extremely happy with the care and education my daughter has received. She is happy to go to preschool everyday and comes home telling us all about her friends and teachers. The teachers are very warm and nurturing. I don't worry about her when she is in school. I am impressed with my daughter's growth of knowledge. She is now fluent in Mandarin even though we do not speak Mandarin at home. She recites many songs and poems. She also knows some basic math. She does well socially with other kids. They encouraged and helped with potty training even before I was ready to start. I feel she is well prepared to enter kindergarten in the fall because of her experience at Genius Learning. The school celebrates holidays with class events which my daughter will miss! The hours are great for working parents. There are not that many days the school is closed. It includes snacks and hot lunch which is one less thing for me to think about. The director Heidi is very responsive to concerns and is easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend this school to my family members and friends.

Before the girls come!

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Westlake Daycare & Preschool

4.7

(31 reviews)

1.5 mi

A Stellar Preschool Experience: Nurturing Growth and Development…read more WESTLAKE PRESCHOOL has exceeded our expectations in every aspect. The curriculum is exceptional, the teachers are so sweet and dedicated, and the facilities are top-notch. Communication with parents is excellent, and the emphasis on social and emotional development is commendable. We wholeheartedly recommend them for an outstanding preschool experience. My son was there 3 years and had a beautiful time with his friends and teachers. We miss them already, thanks Tamara, Sarah,Dalia and Teacher Helena! Also thanks to Miss Susan and Mr Michael! He loves the music classes! You guys are wonderful.

Our 4-year old daughter started here last year. She came from a smaller, unaffiliated Daycare…read more She's had a great time! She's learned her letters, numbers, days of the week... they're all so smart and well behaved! They're really good about planning activities and keeping things fun at the school. They have music class every week, cooking class some days, fun science experiments on others. The caretakers are really sweet and attentive. My daughter talks about how nice they are. It really allows me to feel comfortable and relaxed about having my kid go here. And most importantly... My child likes it there! She is always smiling and says she had fun when we pick her up in the afternoon. She comes home everyday with a cute little art-project. We even plan to bring our youngest child here too, once she's old enough. If you're in the area, and you're looking for a kind, CLEAN, fun, and diverse preschool... this is the spot.

My daughter loves super hands-on activities; look at her concentrating. And those outfits are legit!

Graduation ‍

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Fun With Mandarin Preschool and Daycare

We couldn't be more thrilled with Fun with Mandarin! My kids genuinely love going to school every…read moreday, which says everything about the warm and engaging environment the teachers create. They come home excited to teach me the new words and phrases they've learned, and I'm constantly amazed by their progress. As a family with no Chinese language background, we were amazed when my 5-year-old scored 100% on his Chinese proficiency test after only 7 months of learning. His second choice public school was for a Chinese immersion program, but the assessor was so impressed that she's moving him to the native speaker program instead. This is a testament to the incredible teaching and dedication of the staff. Fun with Mandarin beautifully balances language learning with cultural activities. My kids especially love the artwork component and are always eager to show me what they've created each day. The teachers foster not just language skills but a genuine love of Chinese culture. I only wish Fun with Mandarin extended all the way to high school because we'd stay enrolled in a heartbeat! If you're looking for a Mandarin program where your children will thrive and actually enjoy learning, this is it. Highly recommend!

We've had an amazing experience at Fun With Mandarin for 3 years now. Our 5 year old daughter has…read morebeen attending since she was 2 and we now send our 2 year old son. Led by Bin Bin & Ben, the team of teachers have helped our kids grow up -- from potty training to playing to navigating interpersonal conflicts. But what's been most gratifying has been their growth and immersion in Mandarin and Chinese culture. Our daughter comes home singing songs, showing off new vocabulary, and telling us about things she learned about Chinese holidays. They've helped our kids learn how to speak with fluency based in everyday life, not something academic and rote. Heritage feels like it can be harder to maintain and preserve than ever, so we feel like we've given our kids an irreplaceable foundation where Chinese culture is fun, interesting, exciting. Bin Bin & Ben are incredibly communicative, providing all parents daily updates about curriculum, delightful photos of what the kids are up to, and direct messages about individual needs. We always feel like we know what's happening. As parents themselves, they're also incredibly supportive and helpful in navigating the complexities of SFUSD and getting into kindergarten. The parent community has also been wonderful, giving us a close-knit group of friends and playmatesz. Highly recommended for any families looking for a Mandarin immersion program for their young ones.

Taking roll before a field trip. Field trips planned monthly

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Meaningful Beginnings Daycare Center

4.7

(52 reviews)

3.7 mi

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

We've been sending our 15-month-old son here since he was 9 months, and we love it! We were really…read morelucky to find such a great daycare so close to where we live, and our son loves going there. The teachers are great, they really care about the kids, they send us photo and video updates every day, and they take the kids outside to play a lot. We like that this daycare is bigger than just an in-home daycare with one teacher, but small enough that we still know all the teachers and most of the other kids and parents.

Our 8-month-old started at Meaningful Beginnings' Taraval location in the infant room nearly two…read moremonths ago, and as first-time parents, transitioning to daycare has been a big deal! The experience thus far has been positive. Communication is clear and timely, the quality of care is consistently high, and the teachers--Theresa, Andrea, Dai, and Shenna--have all been great, as well as the rest of the staff. We also appreciate the healthy food options, clean and open space, and convenient operating hours, which fit well with our work schedules. Each day, we feel confident and reassured knowing our son is safe, well cared for, and in an environment where he can develop and thrive. We would recommend Meaningful Beginnings to any family considering daycare.

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Little Adventure Children Center

5.0

(6 reviews)

0.5 mi

Family-owned & operated

I will always have a soft spot in my heart for LACC! My son was enrolled here from 6 months to…read morealmost 3 years old. The facility is new, secure, and kept very clean. The teachers always gave us detailed and thoughtful feedback on how our child was developing and behaving at school. It was so reassuring to get daily notifications and updates throughout the day on their app. With the help of LACC's caring teachers, our son met and exceeded all of his milestones! All of his teachers truly got to know my son and gently taught him how to play well with others, independence, all while celebrating his unique personality. We loved the exposure to Mandarin and Cantonese language and culture. We miss them very much and highly recommend to any parents!

Even after moving out of the area, we continued sending our son to LACC for a full year because we…read moresimply didn't want to compromise on the quality of care he was receiving. The staff at LACC are exceptional--kind, attentive, and truly invested in the well-being and development of the children. Our son thrived in their nurturing environment, and we always felt confident that he was in the best hands. If you're looking for a daycare where your child will be cared for and cherished, LACC is unmatched. Thank you, Ping, Ricky & the entire LACC team! We will miss you dearly.

Another classroom for fun

Yard

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Library

Building Kidz of Daly City

(16 reviews)

0.7 mi

Women-owned & operated