We were looking for a preschool that has mandarin and this is why we were drawn to AEC. My parents…read morecame from Taiwan and China but I grew up here. I can speak Chinese but sometimes it's just easier to speak English at home since my husband speaks English as well. I wanted my kids to be able to speak mandarin and it's been hard to do that just at home. I love how AEC can teach my kids about Chinese culture and the language. Just a couple of months at AEC and I see the difference in my daughter when she initiates speaking Chinese to me instead of me trying to force it out of her. AEC also keeps their place super clean and great teachers that do different activities with the kids. It's really a hidden gem.

There are not too many Chinese bilingual preschools around San Leandro. And I am very fortunate to…read morefound this new open school for my 3 years old girl. The school is clean and roomy, you have to take off the shoes inside the classroom. The teachers are friendly, caring and patient. They can alway respond very quickly when I raised any concern. They provide the tasty and healthy breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack, so you don't need to pack the lunch, which makes you headache. Their bilingual teaching system helped the children whom speaking Chinese at home can easily to adapt the school environment. And also helped them to get well prepared for the academic in kindergarten. There are a lots of art work and science activities daily, my daughter were very enjoy doing that.

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.

We feel so lucky to have found this local Montessori school. The teachers are patient, caring, and…read morevery supportive. They keep us updated with our child's progress and share photos and videos, which gives us peace of mind. Since enrolling, we've seen a big improvement in her growth, socialization, learning, and practical life skills. They also helped a lot with potty training. We're very grateful for the positive impact this school has had on our family.

After visiting several Montessori schools in our area, we chose this one and have been very happy…read morewith our decision. The environment is welcoming, well-organized, and it's clear the children are genuinely cared for. Our son started at age two, and Ms. Noemi was incredibly patient and supportive during his transition into his first school setting. When he moved into the 3-year-old class, we continued to experience the same level of care and attention with Ms. Estela. We especially appreciate the Montessori curriculum, which encourages independence and exploration. We've seen those skills carry over into our home life and couldn't be happier with our experience.

This is the first school that my daughter attends after only staying home for a very long time (due…read moreto COVID and we are very cautious). First time we tour the school was right before COVID. We were about to enroll after touring plenty of school nearby (including the expensive one @ Alameda) and then got the stay at home notice. So we decide not to enroll. Moving few years after, I came back for a second visit to see how they handle the situation. Glad to see that the environment was very clean and health conscious, same or even better than our first tour. We like how they enforced the mask requirements, stay home if you are sick until no fever after 24 hrs, washing hands, etc. Also glad to be able to observe that all kids didn't have issue with wearing their mask (we're talking about 3 yo and could be very difficult). First day of school, my daughter was so excited that she runs to the classroom without saying goodbye to me. She was so comfortable because she made friends during our short visits prior to first day of school. School has a great balance of play time, art time, story time, and even language learning time. My daughter loves making art and bring one everyday she goes to school. Teachers are all amazing and very kind. It is nut free school and they notate all allergies that the kids have. For the last 2 weeks attending Rainbow Room (before moving to Dino Room), she was able to learn 2 words in Cantonese, which she stills remember months later. She also still remembers all the Spanish words that she learns previously. We're sad to say that my daughter will have to leave soon to attend her 2nd school, but glad to hear that some of her friends will be coming with her to their new school and continue to building their friendship. Definitely will miss OFT crews and will recommend OFT to family and friends.

My child was at Our Future Tots for two years-- first in the Rainbow class, and then in the…read moreDinosaur class. It's very clear that the teachers and staff genuinely love and care about children and cultivating a healthy and welcoming learning environment/community. We had a great experience!

My daughter has been going to play pals for 2 years and I can honestly say how happy I've been…read morethese last two year I'm getting pictures through out my day if my daughter falls I'm notified immediately ! They have been a big help with potty training learning her abc and numbers ! I love how play pals is like a family they care so much about the kids , constantly coming up with activities to do on weekends for these kiddos and it's nice coming and seeing all of Leles friends ! So many great teachers ! I've made the best decisions choosing play pals for my daughters start in her education!

My daughter started preschool here when she was 21 months old, and we've had such a wonderful…read moreexperience. The teachers are so kind and patient. They helped her adjust during those tough first two weeks and supported her through potty training. The small class size means she gets so much individual attention, which I really appreciate. Communication is great, and I love getting photos and updates through the Brightwheel app. She just turned 3 and is now a Butterfly! It's amazing to see how much she's grown and learned. She loves her teachers and friends, and I'm already planning to enroll my second daughter once she turns 18 months. The only suggestion I have for them is to send a few more reminders about early dismissals or no-school days - it's so easy to forget!

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!

My son has now been here almost 2 years. He just loves it. He loves teacher Zeb, and all the other…read moreteachers as well. They have weekly yoga right now which he looks forward to every week. He's made great friends here and so much developmental progress. He went from half days to full days which I thought would be a challenge for him, but he truly looks forward to going to play with all his friends each day. Recently he told me he wants to be a teacher when he grows up. I think that says everything.

***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.

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!

Pretty environment, friendly teachers, fun activities... My little boy really enjoys going to…read moreschool every day. Also, they offer three meals a day, which really helps me a lot because it's a headache for me to prepare meals for my kid to take to school every day. Little Apple is a Chinese-English bilingual school, if you're looking for a preschool that teaches Mandarin, here is your good choice. My son can understand a lot of Mandarin now, I really appreciate the efforts that all the teachers make for it!

We had a wonderful experience at Little Apple Daycare. The teachers were very attentive and loving…read more They provide all meals, which was so helpful. The school is kept very clean. There are so many wonderful educational toys for the kids to play with -- Magnatiles, a music room, lots of room for physical exploration. We absolutely recommend Little Apple Academy to anyone who needs a place for their little one to call home during the day!