We've passed two of our children through Tamara's Montessori-inspired programming. Both have been…read morecompletely prepared for K and TK through a warm, welcoming, thoughtful, and loving daycare! My wife and I work at least full-time, so having someone we know will deliver exceptional oversight with exceptional communication is crucial. It's been a relief to not worry about our kids for the last couple years. The facility is perfectly situated safely away from the ruckus while also being entirely accessible mid commute. The yard is glorious with pets, chickens, and groves of fruits and vegetables. They sing songs, play piano, read books, and get plenty of outdoor time. We received text updates weekly with the cutest photos and videos of the kids and the kids both had to be pulled away from fun daily. The expanded hours made life livable for us honestly.

UPDATE WITH PICTURES: I should mention that this school is geared towards ages 3-6, not just…read morepreschool, and there are spots available now. We decided to send our 5yo back to CMS for Kindergarten (we also homeschool) and she is so happy to be back! There is also now a bunny for the kids to enjoy! The lovebirds and chickens are still there. Such an amazing and special learning environment, I highly recommend this to anyone! I'm also happy to answer any questions!

There are not enough words to express how grateful we are for Ms. Amela and Mrs. Sarah (school…read moredirector) Since Lily was 3 years old, you have been so much more than teachers--you have been mentors, cheerleaders, protectors, and a constant source of love and encouragement. Through your patience, guidance, and dedication, you helped shape Lily into the confident, smart, kind, and resilient young girl she is today. You celebrated every milestone, encouraged her through challenges, and always made her feel safe, valued, and loved. As parents, we say goodbye with tears in our eyes but full hearts, knowing she is ready for the big world ahead because of the foundation you helped build. The lessons, confidence, and values you instilled in her will stay with her for years to come. Thank you for loving our girl and helping her become the amazing person she is today. We will forever be grateful for the impact you have had on her life and our family. Tearfully, but knowing she's ready for her next adventure--Lily is signing out. Thank you for everything.

I enrolled my daughter to start at the Montessori school June 2025 right after she turned two. She…read morestarted in Room 4 with Ms. Howida, Ms. Reina and Mr. Martin. She loved all of her room 4 teachers and always talking about school on the way home. After being potty trained a couple of months ago, she is now in Room 1 with Ms. Amela. She loves going to school every day and learning new skills and play with her friends. Despite several issues along the way, I also very appreciate Ms. Sarah, the director of the school. She is very informative and knowledgeable. She always follows up with issues that we raised, follow through and come up with solutions that work for us.

My son went to preschool in the Yarok class and he loved it! Amanda the director is fantastic and…read moreis really involved. There were a few teacher changes but the last teacher he had was Ms Jeanine who is absolutely amazing! She really paid attention to his progress, promoted good behavior and was really good with his potty training. If we didn't move to elementary school we would definitely have kept him here. 5 stars!

This preschool is OPEN!! How can the closed notice be…read moreremoved? It is thriving!!! The very active parent board is driving changes in the yard. New teachers were recently hired. All classes are currently at capacity. Both my children attended this preschool. I am currently on the board.

I admit, we came to Pilgrim Learning Academy out of desperation having been waited listed at…read moredifferent non-home childcare settings but boy was it such a blessing! PLA has been so great for my son's development not just socially but also academically. His teachers are the best and really get to know the kids and tailors their approach based on their needs. Ms. Mary was so instrumental in potty training our son! She was so patient and really took the time to take him to the potty after we started the process at home. Ms. Lauren is my son's teacher now and she is equally amazing! She's so patient and just has a great attitude. Pilgrim Learning Academy is a definitely a great gem for childcare in the area!

I've trusted PLA with both of my children for the past two years, and it has been such a wonderful…read moreexperience. The teachers truly treat students and parents like family, creating such a welcoming environment. Communication is excellent; the staff always keeps us in the loop and handles any issues with care. I also love the large play area where the kids can really burn off energy! With their affordable rates and recently upgraded security within the church building, I have total peace of mind knowing my kids are safe and happy. I can't recommend them enough!

My son started in the Rainbow Room and moved up to the Dinosaur Room. All of the staff treat the…read morechildren as if they were their own and each room is tailored to the developmental age of the children in the room. For instance, my son was participating in arts and crafts in the Rainbow Room but was starting to learn letters and how to write his name in the Dinosaur Room. The transition to public school was seamless and a lot of the routines taught at OFT made it easy for him to adjust to the routines established for public school. The facility has a very large playground with climbing structures, shaded cabanas for the children to relax in/play together in and numerous bikes/car toys for the children to use. Inside, the facility is locked and access is restricted, children to worker ratio is low and overall spaces are neat, clean and organized well for the children. While my child didn't need it, I appreciated the allergy notice posted in every classroom for any child needing restrictions, regardless of what class they were in. There are holiday themed event days and regular themed days for the children to enjoy: easter bunny egg hunt, pumpkin patch, pajama days, picnic days, water days (where the children can play with water and get wet) and birthday celebrations. Minor con: I wish the monthly newsletters would go out a week before the start of the month so I can be prepared for any special events or closures for the first week. Not a deal breaker for this facility and child educators though! Cost is reasonable and the facility offers half day and full day options, with 2, 3 or 5 day schedules. They also have a potty trained discount, or not potty trained fee, depending on your viewpoint. I am waiting for my youngest to be eligible for entry, but once he is, we will absolutely send him to OFT as well. Thank you OFT team, we LOVED having our son attend and always recommend this facility when others are looking for preschool/daycare options!

I can't say enough great things about Our Future Tots Learning Center in San Leandro! I enrolled…read moreboth of my daughters shortly after they turned two, and choosing this preschool has been one of the best decisions we've made. The staff is caring, supportive, and genuinely invested in both the children and their families. A special thank you to Ms. Vicky, the Program Director--she is incredibly kind, welcoming, and truly cares about every child. Three years later, I couldn't be happier with our experience. My girls absolutely love going to school every day. They've learned so many important social skills, gained confidence, and even potty trained much faster because of the positive environment and encouragement from both the teachers and their classmates. Both of my daughters were fully potty trained in a surprisingly short amount of time. Future Tots also offers excellent value. It's one of the most affordable preschools in the area without sacrificing the quality of care and education. If you're looking for a loving, family-owned preschool with experienced staff who truly care about your child, I highly recommend Future Tots Learning Center!

My daughter has been attending Learning Clock for about a year. The staff and team does an amazing…read morejob guiding, teaching, and caring for my child. She has learned many skills such has the alphabet and their sounds, shapes, colors, and numbers. They have taught her how to express herself and allow her to explore her independence as a child while nurturing and supporting her growth. My daughter always has a smile when she comes home at the end of the day. I want to thank this school for caring for my child and making her feel safe and cared for.

We're very happy we chose Learning Clock Montessori Preschool when we moved to San Leandro. We…read morelooked at many schools/daycares but this one felt right from the start. My son started here at age 3 knowing zero English, after a month, he knows simple words and also simple communication with the teacher's. Teacher Zeb is very kind and caring. You can tell she really cares about the kids and loves what she does. My son learned so much during his time here. He especially loved yoga time, painting and Show and Tell days, where he could bring his favorite toy and share with his classmates. These fun activities helped him build public speaking skills and enjoy school even more. The classroom is clean and peaceful. We also love the big outdoor play area, it has plenty of space and slides for kids to play, plus, a gazebo for shade, so the kids can play comfortably outside. We especially loved that they prepared a graduation for the little ones, where each child got to do their own speech, sing, and dance as a group. Our family was really looking forward to it, and my son was so happy on graduation day, it was such a special moment for all of us. Thank you teacher Zeb and all the other teachers!

It's crazy to me that many preschools in the San Leandro area have no reviews. But Bubbly Tots…read moredefinitely gets 5 stars! My son started in July 2024. Unfortunately, we made left in November 2024 because I got a new job in the ECE field and was able to take my son with me. Long story short, it did not work out for my son, so I brought him back to Bubbly Tots in August 2025. It's almost been 3 months since he's returned and he has had so much success thanks to the wonderful staff and the amazing structure and activities they provide for the children. I cannot thank Ms. Soni and her ENTIRE team for welcoming us back with open arms! My son shows an increased interest in writing, coloring, and loves going to school. He even looks forward to doing his homework! When we were gone for almost 8 months, he would still ask for his Bubbly Tot teachers (especially Ms. Maria). They have truly made him feel loved and cared for. On the weekends he asks me if he is going to school because he misses it. That alone tells me that they have made a huge positive impact on my son. His current teacher, Ms. Carolyn is amazing with my son has taught him humility, kindness, and instilling confidence in him. Words alone cannot express how grateful I am for Bubbly Tots. The area is so convenient, policies are very straight forward, they care about their children and families, and I always feel super comfortable dropping off my son to school, which is sadly rare to find in preschools and schools nowadays. Please check them out if you are considering preschool and want your child to receive the best care!

***Do not allow your kids to go here.***…read more Yes, every parent experience is different , mine has been terrible. I absolutely would not recommend. My son had been going here since November of 2024 and we have had incident after incident. He was 2 when he enrolled and full of energy. There would incidents of him coming all covered in dirt and wet pull ups by the time I picked him. I addressed it the owner would say it would be addressed and it would for a few weeks then back to the same thing. Then, he came home with bumps and cuts that would not get reported to me. Had meetings and the owner finally moved him from the care of one of her older workers. But, the last straw was when one of the workers changed my son in front of the door where the parents pick up for anyone to see and on top of that his brand new shirt was ripped that same day like an animal attacked him without a report.

This is not a review of the daycare program itself but rather of the "application" process…read more If you are thinking about sending your baby or child to this daycare, I would think twice about paying the deposit. I was 3 months pregnant when my husband and I found his growing grove. We put down a deposit for about $250 to "apply" for the daycare program with the goal of sending our child here at 4 months old. We were basically applying one year in advance. They told us they would give us updates on when there was an opening. We didn't get the update that there was an opening until March 2024. It's hard to believe that there was no opening (i.e., not one single infant in the program learned to walk and got moved to the toddler program during our six month waiting period). Our main problem is with the deposit. The deposit does not save you a place in line and it is not refundable. It merely gets you on a list of people to be contacted when there is an opening and then it's a free-for-all to see who submits the final paperwork first. The most reasonable approach would be to not pay anything until there is an opening and then submit the fee with all of the paperwork at that time. Unless time is not a factor to you and you have daycare somewhere else, you should not rely on there being an opening here. It's basically a lottery and you are potentially throwing away your money. We found another daycare that allowed us to send our child on the exact day we requested from the beginning. This daycare had less kids and was able to give more attention to my child.

I am normally not a vocal person, especially not on Yelp; however, as a mother, I feel compelled to…read moreshare my personal experiences with this organization so to provide a broader perspective for potential families who are also looking for a day care center for their children. My husband and I have a 22-month old daughter and it was our intention to send her to pre-school when she turns two years old. Knowing how difficult it is to secure a spot in a good pre-school, we started searching for one when she was only 4 months old (around November 2015). We found HGG, among others, on Yelp. Like many parents, we attended orientation sessions and opening houses. At the end, we narrowed down to 2 centers and since HGG was able to promise us a spot in writing to the Little Lamb class when she turns 2 in September 2017, we also committed ourselves by putting down a $250 deposit in January 2016. Lone and behold, around September of 2016, we found out that we were expecting our second child in May 2017. After much consideration, we also decided to enrol our unborn child to HGG to the toddler program for December 2017 and put in another $250 deposit in December 2016 to secure a spot. Between January 2017 and April 2017, I have been in close contact with the enrolment officer at HGG and in each conversation, I have always been reassured that they have a spot for both my kids at the date they have previously promised. Without any prior notice, I received a deposit refund of $250 in the mail in early May 2017. I called HGG right away to find out if there has been a mistake. It turns out that the enrolment for my baby to their infant class for December 2017 has been turned down and the only explanation given was because of a mix up in their administration (over-booking of babies to their toddler class). With only one week away from the due date of my unborn baby, they had put us under tremendous stress as both my husband and I have already committed to our respective employers our back-to-work plan under the assumption that we are able to send our baby to HGG by December 2017. In addition, when I tried to confirm the enrolment of my 22-month old daughter for September 2017 on the same call, we also found out that they have to postpone her for another year (i.e. until September 2018). By that time, I was furious. If I have not asked, no one at the center would have told us and we would be in deep trouble by the time September 2017 comes around. I apologize for the long read but I do feel strongly about my experiences. I have lost total faith in the school. We cannot help but to speculate whether there were any unfair preferences (i.e. over ethnicity, religion preferences, parents' occupation, etc) for the applicants on the waiting list. It does not matter how well-equipped the facility is, how great the programs are and how attentive the teachers may be, if the administration is run so poorly, as a mother who plans to be an involved parent for my children, I have serious doubts on how well the center is actually being run, which will directly affect the learning environment for my children. There is definitely disappointment for not being able to enrol my children to the school but my above comment arises solely from my frustration of the poor communication from the school administration. I encourage other parents who have also received their unexpected refund deposit in their mail to come forward to also share their experiences on Yelp since I am certain I am not the first and won't be the last.