OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE AT FRIENDS TO PARENTS PRESCHOOL Five…read moreYears of Excellence EXCEPTIONAL STAFF AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT After five wonderful years at Friends to Parents preschool, I can confidently say this school has exceeded every expectation. The staff at Friends to Parents is truly amazing and extremely experienced. What sets them apart is their genuinely loving nature - I have never witnessed any staff member being rough with children or losing their patience. Every teacher and caregiver demonstrates remarkable emotional maturity and possesses a deep, comprehensive understanding of child development. The nurturing environment they create is extraordinary. The staff naturally knows how to guide children toward being responsible and caring for one another. This isn't just supervision - it's thoughtful mentorship that helps shape character and social skills that will benefit our children for years to come. CREATIVE PROGRAMMING AND ENRICHING ACTIVITIES The creative programming at Friends to Parents is absolutely outstanding. The school offers an abundance of crafts and hands-on projects that keep children engaged and excited about learning. The staff consistently develops fresh, creative ideas for activities that maintain children's motivation and interest throughout the school year. The outdoor facilities are equally impressive. Children can bike around the playground, tend to the school's vegetable patch (which teaches responsibility and connects them with nature), and enjoy well-maintained play structures. These diverse activity options ensure that every child can find something they enjoy while developing different skills. COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Friends to Parents creates magical experiences through their amazing holiday celebrations. Their Halloween and Christmas parties are thoughtfully planned events that create lasting memories for the children. The end-of-year ceremony is particularly special - seeing all the children dressed up in their graduation regalia is both adorable and moving. These celebrations foster a real sense of community and mark important milestones in our children's development. STRONG PARENT COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT The parent community at Friends to Parents is remarkably supportive and engaged. Parents regularly organize events and provide ongoing support for teachers, creating a collaborative environment where everyone works together for the children's benefit. This sense of community extends beyond the classroom and creates lasting friendships among families. OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPARENCY The communication system at Friends to Parents is truly outstanding. Every month, the school publishes a detailed menu and comprehensive activity calendar so parents stay fully informed about their child's daily experiences. The staff puts considerable thought into communicating the curriculum and explaining how each activity is specifically relevant to the children's development. What I particularly appreciate is that children bring home all the work they complete in class every day. This daily sharing builds tremendous confidence in the children and instills genuine pride in their projects and accomplishments. It also gives parents wonderful insight into their child's daily learning experiences and provides natural opportunities for meaningful conversations about school. FINAL RECOMMENDATION Friends to Parents preschool has provided an exceptional foundation for our child's educational journey. The combination of experienced, loving staff, creative programming, strong community support, and outstanding communication makes this school truly special. After five years of experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Friends to Parents to any family seeking a nurturing, comprehensive preschool environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

My daughter has been going here since she was 1, and I've seen such amazing growth in her…read more Drop-offs were tough in the beginning, but the teachers were so patient and reassuring. They truly care about every child, and it shows! Most, if not all the teachers know the kids by name and are always so friendly. She's now 2.5 and loves "school". She comes home with the cutest artwork, and I love the monthly calendar that lets me know what they're learning each day. The teachers are always attentive and communicate so well, whether it's about her nap, meals, or how she did that day. Their flexible hours are also a huge help with my work schedule. My only tiny wish is to get photo updates during the day but when we meet with the teachers, they always have so many pictures from throughout the months, and I love getting to see those moments. It's really sweet to look back on everything they do. And honestly, I appreciate that the teachers stay hands-on and focused on the kids. I recommend this daycare to everyone!

The staff are extremely caring and my niece had so much fun in school every day. She learned to…read morecount and sing some songs. I would highly recommend Intelligent learning preschool because we want my niece to learn some basic Chinese. I know it's hard to teach little kids to recognize Chinese characters, but all the staffs are patiently teaching my niece. She's so happy to learn new words and will show me when she get home. All the while building her confidence and socializing with kids her age. She's become a talkative, assertive little kid and I thank Intelligent learning preschool for providing the secure, loving environment for her development.

Very good bilingual school! The activities prepared by the teachers are amazing. My daughter has…read morebeen in panda class for three months. She recites the Three Character Classic and many ancient Chinese poems every day. Barrier-free communication with Chinese grandparents! We are so happy!

My wife and I originally planned to start at another daycare last year for our 8 month old…read more However, we learned last minute that daycare was not going to have a spot for us for three more months than planned. This led to us searching for a bridge care solution until our spot in line was called. Insert Buiding Kidz. With only a few weeks until my paternity leave was ending, I reached out to Jackie to see if they would have an opening for him in January. Over those few weeks, we were able to tour the facility and enroll, with Building Kidz fully aware that he would only be there for three months. During those three months, I couldn't have asked for an easier transition to daycare as a new parent. Ms. Rosanna, her team in the Infant room, and any staff we interacted with showed so much love, care, and attention to our son. We loved that we would receive updates on their app, including feedings and how much he ate, diaper changes, and photos and videos of him playing and learning. There is also a messaging system to chat with the teachers during the day. We have even received some art that he created, creating precious memories for our family. Even when he bumped his head one time, we were immediately notified, sent a picture of the injury, and was updated through the day. The pick-up deadline is later than our new daycare, which is nice, although the parking situation outside can become difficult during peak times. This great experience made leaving after the scheduled three months that much harder. We had intended reasons to switch daycares, and it had nothing to do with how Building Kidz cared for our son. If, for whatever reason, things didn't work out at his new daycare, we planned to bring him back.

I sent my child here through care.com's backup care program…read more The day of the first drop off, they took my paperwork and child and basically had no interaction with me other than where to write my son's name on the log. They didn't ask about my child's specific needs or any tips for his care. I doubt his teacher read his large stack of paperwork before they started his care. My son usually is quick to tell us about all of his meals and when we asked him what he ate at school he said "nothing" and was ravenous when he came home. We were concerned and when we picked him up the next day and asked how he was and how he ate, the lady at the door shrugged and said he was not in her class. We tried calling the office to see how he was and never got past a voicemail. My son seemed to be fine and doesn't appear injured in any way, but I would never know if there was an incident because THERE IS NO COMMUNICATION other than hello and goodbye at the door.

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

My family has been part of milestone academy since 2021. My oldest and my nephew graduated in 2023…read moreand my middle child graduated in 2024. My youngest is still currently attending. We have never had any issues with the staff at Milestone. All 3 of my kids along with my nephew are very vocal and have strong personalities. They will be the first the tell us if they got in trouble, if the teacher told them not to do something, etc. My kids absolutely adore the teachers there and loved attending. I have been by to pick them up or drop stuff off to my kids at various times during the day and have never witnessed anything inappropriate. The staff goes above and beyond to communicate with my husband and I whether it's an illness my kids are experiencing, a new project they completed, an upcoming holiday party, or to simply just share pictures. If my kids are out of school for an extended period of time due to illness or vacation they always reach out to check on them or even just to say they miss us. At a very young age my kids were taught how to read, write, count, and learn many other skills most kids learn during or after kindergarten. My kids' teachers at their new school always talk about how advanced and smart my older 2 kids and my nephew are. I'm grateful to the staff for the wonderful education and care they provide.

Milestone Academy Preschool is a great school to enroll your toddlers!…read more A few of my co-workers had their kids enrolled here and they were the ones who recommended me to enroll my kids. My daughter Taylor started Preschool here when she was 2 years. At first, she was very shy but the teachers are very warm and welcoming, which made Taylor feel very comfortable. By the time she graduated Taylor was very outgoing. Here she learned her ABCs, numbers, simple addition, and singing various songs. I was surprised that they even teach science. I am very pleased with the education that my daughter received here. Mrs. Lim is very accommodating. They even have option to potty train your child. Taylor was able to potty train with the help of the teachers. I like that the location is close to my home and the hours are reasonable. The tuition is also reasonable. My second daughter is now enrolled here as well.

I highly recommend Ms Lucille and Crestmoor Montessori Care. We feel so fortunate to have had the…read moreopportunity to send both our kids to this school. Ms Lucille does an extraordinary job and is well known for her high standard of teaching. Assistant teachers are excellent, provide a professional, safe environment and loving care to the students. Their training is top notch and another important thing is you feel comfortable leaving your kids here. Thank you so much and more power to Crestmoor Montessori Care!

If you're looking for a great Montessori program around the San Bruno Area I would highly recommend…read moreCMC. The teachers truly care for the students and it shows in their dedication across the board. Ms. Lucille, founder and owner of the school, provides a nurturing, safe learning environment focused on academics, creativity and fun. Our son attended Crestmoor Montessori Care from 1.5 to 4 years of age. During this time, we have seen our son grow to be a very curious, sweet boy who loves learning, is extremely social and loves music and we have Mc. Lucille and his teachers at CMC to thank for this. In addition, we have seen students from all backgrounds in short periods of time learn how to read and write and do basic math. CMC provides its students with the building blocks to pass academic assessments tests at great private kindergarten and elementary programs around the bay area and thrive academically and socially. Thank you to Ms. Lucille, Mr. Luigi and Ms. Tess!

My son has been with The Early Years since he was 2 years old. I am glad we decided to enroll him…read morehere. Compared to other schools they have different rooms and the kids are not stuck in their classroom all day. I have seen other schools and kids have all their materials and toys just in one room. Sometimes eat lunch in their classroom. No separate lunch room. There set up is similar to kindergarten. My son doesn't even want to graduate and leave. The teachers are great and have been in the school for a long time.

My oldest child started here when he was 2 and now he's 5. He loves this school and learned so much…read moreand I know he's fully ready for kindergarten (abcs, numbers, counting, planets, significance of national holidays (mlk, presidents day,etc). They do so many activities that he's never bored (I want to say they switch to a new activity every 20 minutes, which I think is great for younger children). Tuition includes snack and lunch at a very affordable price. The teachers are soo extremely nice and have been with the school for a long time. Can't say enough great things. Now my younger child is going and she loved going to school and I can see how being so much more social and talkative.

Our children attended BK Linda Mar from ages 4 months - 2.5 years and had positive experiences. The…read morecurrent director and staff are warm and caring and provide regular feedback on how your child is doing. There are dedicated music and dance teachers that come throughout the week, which our children enjoyed. The hours are great for working parents and meals/snacks are provided. Recommend for anyone in need of daycare/preschool!

We absolutely love this school! From the moment we walked in, we felt how safe, organized, and…read moreclean everything is. Every teacher instantly knew my son's name, which made us feel so welcomed and showed how attentive and dedicated the staff truly are. The director is wonderful--professional, caring, and clearly passionate about creating a great environment for the kids. Every time I have a question, it is always answered quickly and communication thorough the app is very effective. I get updates and photos throughout the day on how my son is doing, and I love that he's always doing somehing engaging and fun. They keep the children busy, engaged, and constantly learning. Since starting here, my son has grown by leaps and bounds both socially and academically. They are a performance arts-based program, so they do lots of music and dancing which my son absolutely loves. We're so grateful to have found a place where he is happy, supported, and thriving. Highly recommended!