I recommend this school because I saw how hard the teachers were working to help children i worked…read morethere for 9 months if I ever have a child, I want Ms.Tamiko to be his/her teacher, i want my child learn kindness from Ms.Zhaleh, Ms.Mahsa,Ms.Nikita, Ms.Rachel. Also the owners are really helpful and respectful they actually like a family.

Our son attended two years of preschool (ages 3-5) and thrived at SBSM. He graduated from preschool…read morewith not only the ability to read and to do basic math, but more importantly, a good sense of self and a gentleness that we hope he carries with him as he goes into elementary school. The teachers were patient with him (and us) when he was struggling with potty training and always communicative about what we could to do help him thrive. I would recommend SBSM to anyone who asked, it was really a wonderful experience from start to finish.

Pegah's daycare checked many boxes when we were first looking for play-based infant/young toddler…read morecare. She has many years of experience both as a daycare center staff as well as running her own in-home daycare, she provides 3 meals plus all snacks and milk, her home is in a cul-de-sac, pricing is reasonable with no hidden fees, and she is easy to work with. Bonus points for the holiday crafts and events. All the kids I've met clearly love her and her daycare. We will definitely miss Pegah's daycare once we move on to preschool.

Pegah's Daycare has been a great part of my daughter's developing stage. She has been with Pegah…read morefor 1year and 3mos (started at 18 months) and has grown so much during the time she was there. We are very thankful that through this daycare our daughter became more independent. Learned how to be friendly and mingle with all other kids. Learned how to talk especially with her words, numbers and letters. Also, learned how to eat on her own as well. We are very appreciative of Pegah of what my daughter has become this past year.  With the limited time we have with our daughter during the work week, Pegah was able to fill the teaching part of it. She is 2years and 5mos now and doing great. She is always excited to go to daycare and loves Pegah. Thank you Pegah!!! I would 100% recommend Pegah's Daycare, as she is great at what she does.

Walnut Country Preschool stands out from the rest! My son loves going to school because the…read moreteachers honestly love what they do. You can feel it when you walk in the door. We debated pre-k but could not leave because walnut country offer the space for your child to learn while being a kid instead of sitting at a desk at 4 years old. Arts, crafts, sandbox, games songs, nonnies, parent participation, love oh so much love. If your looking for the best Concord/ clayton/ walnut creek preschool this is the best! Kids should be kids, they should be loved, they should learn with their hearts and hands especially in the first 5 years. Walnut country offers this!

We love Walnut Country Preschool! My oldest son went here for two years (3s and 4s program) and had…read morea wonderful time. He enjoyed the play based learning environment, the large indoor and outdoor spaces and the amazing, caring teachers. Our family truly cannot say enough good things about this school. Not only did my son have fun, but he was really prepared for kindergarten. He is in kindergarten now and performing at a higher level than some of his peers and I know that it is due to his preschool education. There are four teachers and I really feel that the low student to teacher ratio is important in this stage of learning. Being in a great school like this for two years helped my shy son blossom into a confident kiddo who enjoys school. It's evident that the teachers really enjoy their jobs and do great work with the kids. Currently my youngest son is attending preschool here and enjoys is as well! This preschool is also wonderful for the great community that it fosters. There are a number of family and parent only nights where you get to know the other families. Parents are allowed to volunteer in the classroom and get involved in so many ways. I highly recommend this preschool!

We love Wood Rose academy and our child is enjoying being there. The teachers and staff are kind…read moreand care deeply for the students and the community . The class size is small allowing for focused attention for the students. In addition, there are no SCREENS! This is phenomenal in a day and age where screen use and distractions are a huge issue.

Both of my children have attended Woodrose and our family LOVES it here!! The teacher's are…read moreloving, kind and full of patience. The school itself is adorable and super cozy. My kids wake up and ask if it is a school day most mornings because they love it so much. Truly a blessing to trust those who are helping raise your babies. We love you Woodrose!!

We could not be happier to have our daughter at this school. She started at five months old and we…read moreare so grateful for the care and attention she receives every day. As she is first child, we did a lot of research and exploring of options. As soon as we went to Building Kidz and took a tour, we felt immediately comfortable in the space and grateful to learn about their programming and policies. From day one it has been abundantly clear how deeply the teachers care for the kiddos and we appreciate the communication and collaboration with them as we have navigated major developmental milestones. We are glad to have found a space where our daughter can be for many years, especially as she is so excited every day to go to school and see her teachers and friends.

We spent a little over a year at Building Kidz after my daughter outgrew her in-home daycare…read moreenvironment. She spent a few months in the 3's class and then about a full year in the 4's class. It was the best decision. We felt so welcomed by the teachers, staff and other families immediately. My daughter is very extroverted and they let her be her authentic self from day one. She loved circle time, all the themes and activities, the outdoor area, and the music and dance classes. She got to perform in 3 shows and it was the highlight of her life each time. :) Ms Karen always greeted us on our way in and shared stickers on the way out. Ms Anita and Ms Magda were the most loving teachers who were genuinely invested in my daughter's growth, safety and happiness. We loved running into Ms Christina in the hallway or grabbing a sticker from Ms Sangitah in her office. It was an emotional day when my daughter graduated from the program a few weeks ago. If we didn't just move out of state we would have stayed through the summer, and I would have enrolled my younger daughter too. BK of Concord is a special place!

My 4 year old and my 1 year old loved it here! The admin…read moreteam and the teachers are all so wonderful and caring. They really care for the children and the classes are very engaging. I highly recommend this daycare!

I'm the mother of a 2 year old, and I'd like to start by sharing our expectation from a pre-SCHOOL…read more "A safe and loving environment, that allows our child to grow at his pace, while instilling values, that become the building blocks of our child's character." BACKGROUND: We are new parents who had to start our child in a home-based care at 9 months. We continued to explore schools with structure and curriculum in our area looking for educators, not mere minders. This brought us to his first "school". A 30-45 minutes drive each way. After enrollment however, we struggled with continuity of care, teacher accountability and overall responsible follow-through of promises made during admission at this school. After 10 months saddled with accumulating deficits of a rather inexperienced young school, discrepant communication and extremely long commute we withdrew our child to be enrolled at another nearby school with good reviews, camera access and good current-parent's positive feedbacks. This enrollment turned out to be 6 weeks of trauma and torture for our child and consequently us. Unreported scrapes, teachers bellowing across rooms at toddlers, not reporting the child having stayed hungry for the entire day, no engagement with toddlers wandering aimlessly through the classroom, no handwashing habits, no education of good or bad behavior, no changing of dirty clothes/use of bibs/sunblock, and inconsistent reporting of day's activities. To add insult to this injury, it took us 2 full weeks to schedule a sit down with the principal while the teacher failed address A SINGLE of our concerns. We served notice and withdrew our son. We mustered courage to fight our past failures with our child's school and worked out a plan, charted all our requirements. We started an open dialogue about our weariness for changing environments for such a young child and the abject need to do it with PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF WALNUT CREEK EAST and they heard us and delivered in the following ways. MANAGEMENT: Met with us as many times as we needed. Included class teachers to understand and address how they would work with our child. Continued to keep us appraised of all developments as well us accommodated our requests within the school policy. CONTINUITY OF CARE: In less than a week my child started running up to his teachers Ms. Kareena and Ms. Erica showering them with warm hugs each morning. At pickup the teachers share reliable, consistent feedback of my son's day and always greet and see him off with love. ETHOS: Primrose fosters different moral qualities embodied through its characters, which are being visibly inculcated in our child too. Teachers' planned effort to foster independence in daily chores/activities and how to grow in their community (of peers, teacher, parents) is particularly impressive to us. FOOD: The meals are appropriately planned throughout the day and the menu is balanced and pre-published. The team also respectfully offers to accommodate dietary restrictions should a child need it. PLAY: The pedagogy includes planned play for children, that we find particularly rewarding for our child, since it invokes his curiosity in a deliberated environment, while still allowing room for explorations and development. The curriculum plans for learning in diverse aspects ENVIRONEMNT: The classrooms are naturally and artificially lit, so none of the classes look like florescent shoeboxes. The facility is new construction and nestled in a safe neighborhood. The premises remain clean and free of ANY odor at all times (a really rare find) with most setups. DROP-OFF and PICK-UP: The neighborhood is rather active, and the surrounding businesses and its visitors give a safe feeling. That said, parking is not-easy during rush hours or when events are hosted, however, this, for us isn't a deal-breaker by a long shot. IN ESSENCE: I would like to underscore the efforts of my son's class teachers in painting our family's experience so positively. Their work makes us feel safe and worry free for our child. The management acts like the cherry on top that makes the school oh-so-desirable! I've written a lengthy review for the first time in my life, because it is essential to laud an institution for its remarkable effort. We have struggled with several bad experiences despite our best efforts, and had hoped our child could be spared these early challenges as we slowly discovered a suitable path. I hope this is helpful for some parents looking for answers about an experience at this school.

We love A to Z Discovery! They are right down the street from us and have been so instrumental in…read moremy son's upbringing since age 2. Not only is it easy on me (I work remote from home), but they do enrichment activities, have educational time, and he's able to play and socialize among his peers as well. It was exactly what we needed/wanted, and Alla has delivered an amazing experience. It feels like family there! Alla also offers many options to fit your family's needs and is so helpful in customizing care and a schedule to best fit your needs! There is nothing better than dropping your child off somewhere you trust and your child is excited to be! We plan on bringing our (now newborn) daughter there when she's older! Highly highly recommend!

We absolutely adore A to Z Discovery. We live on the same street, and Ms. Alla and her team are…read moreamazing with our little one. My daughter needed more socializing before she starts school next year (she was born during Covid and is an only child), and they really take the time to help break her out of her shell. She especially loves their yoga and dance breaks. She's always coming home with projects and artwork that she's proud of and she speaks of Ms. Alla fondly. They go over and beyond to make things special for the kids - including having a jumping house, puppet shows, guest bunnies to pet, and even had a dental hygienist come teach them about their teeth. My daughter is even doing better with counting and the alphabet! We're on a drop-in basis and still feel incredibly welcomed. I love how they have newsletters, so you know what to expect for the season and even what the kids will be learning weekly. My husband and I try to contribute as much as possible because they show how much they truly care. We love them!!

My son was in the 2's half-day class with Mrs. Soares and Miss Maddie. We had a wonderful…read moreexperience, and my son was so excited to go to school each day. The teachers were very attentive to each student's needs, and we loved their creative lesson plans. There was a follow-up email sent to the parents after each class with photos. This was very helpful for the parents to know what they were learning during each class. We also met such wonderful parents and other students. The Director, Sandy McCracken was very responsive to any questions that came up throughout the school year and is so passionate about the program! They have so many fun seasonal activities for the kids! Would highly recommend!

This preschool is such a gem. When I toured the site, I was very confident that this was the place…read morefor my child. It met my three non-negotiables: play-based learning, small class size, and quality educators. I am very pleased with the staff professionalism and home-school communication. The director, Mrs. McCracken, is very responsive to any questions or concerns, and she replies to emails so promptly. Responses are always more than adequate. The classroom teacher, Ms. Soares, is very knowledgeable and responsive, too. She sends weekly lessons plans and a daily recap of the children's day. Lessons and activities are developmentally appropriate. Also, she stays on top of kiddo's food allergy, especially when here are special events and the kids get little treats. Ms. Soares just has everything under control. The second classroom teacher, Miss Maddie, is always upbeat and positive. There are fun events for the children planned throughout the year, and sometimes there are opportunities for parent participation. It is such a treat to surprise my kiddo at school by showing up for a class party. My son just loves his teacher and is blossoming. CCC is truly a warm and welcoming community.

My daughter attended AMS for a little over 2 years, we came from a home daycare so this was a big…read morechange for all of us. From the first visit to the school with Maryam we felt comfortable with her as well as with the cleanliness and maintenance of the school. My daughter had so much fun at school everyday and by the time she left for kindergarten she was well on her way to reading. Maryam makes learning fun for the kids and does so many great projects with them, my daughter loved when they planted the garden and got to raise little chicks. She made great friends and gained self confidence while attending AMS and I know we definitely made the right choice in letting her attend pre school there.

We started our first son at Angels during the pandemic. We were already extremely nervous to be…read moresending our child anywhere, but our child flourished at AMS. Maryam went above and beyond to help us get him into a great school when it was his time, and even helped improve his fine motor skills (a challenge point for him) so he would be ready. I loved the Mother's Day tea dates! My child loved when they would take care and raise little chicks. For his first time in a school environment ever, his excitement for school was cultivated and nurtured at AMS which will continue on as he grows. Had no issues adjusting his schedule with trips or family functions. Maryam was very flexible for any appointments, and sent occasional pictures and videos with updates on his academic progress. We didn't always see him do certain things at home, but he did them with her at school. If your focus is on the kids, what they are getting out of it, and getting a Montessori education, that's what we got from here.

I have a very special connection to this school -- I attended here myself in the late 1980s, and it…read morewas truly my happy place as a child. Decades later, my own son attended preschool and kindergarten here (2023-2025), and seeing him experience the same warmth and joy meant so much to me. This school is genuinely one of a kind. The farm setting creates such a peaceful, nurturing environment that you just don't find at traditional schools. Children get to learn while surrounded by nature, animals, and open space, which makes learning feel natural and exciting. One thing that really stands out is the classroom environment. Many preschool and kindergarten classrooms can feel chaotic, with bins of random toys everywhere, but that's not the case here. The classroom is bright, calm, and inviting, filled with carefully curated and beautifully organized Montessori materials that encourage focus, independence, and purposeful learning. The Montessori approach really works. By the time my son graduated kindergarten, he was already reading confidently -- but even more importantly, he developed independence, curiosity, and a real love of learning. The teachers and staff create a caring, respectful community where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow at their own pace. It's rare to find a school that stays in your heart for decades, but this one truly does. I feel incredibly grateful that both my son and I were able to be part of such a special place.

My older daughter went to Myrtle Farms Montessori and my younger one currently does. It's an…read moreamazing school and experience that we are blessed to have so close for our kids to attend. The teacher to student ratio is much lower than public schools so students receive much more individual focus, plus the lessons are curated to each individuals needs. This really set our older daughter to be advanced when she moved on to public school. Our younger one is a bit more of a handful but is also excelling in this environment and learning program. It's a huge bonus having the farm aspect where they learn to garden, feed animals, and get a more balanced indoor/outdoor learning experience. Get your name in early if you want to enroll your kiddos!