We cannot say enough good things about the community at Woodland School. From the moment we began…read morethe admissions process, we felt like more than just another application. The Admissions Director, Melanie, is truly exceptional. She went above and beyond to support our family, showing incredible flexibility and genuine care throughout the process. Beyond the administration, the school itself is impressive. We fell in love with the beautiful, sprawling outdoor campus--it's such a rare and refreshing environment for kids to learn in. One of the most striking things we noticed was how confident and articulate the students are; their comfort with public speaking is clearly a testament to the school's curriculum. We also spent a lot of time admiring the Maker Lab, which is easily one of the best we've seen. While our family's personal circumstances shifted and we couldn't enroll this year, Woodland remains at the top of our list for any family looking for a balanced, high-achieving, and supportive environment

Absolutely terrible terrible school. If I could give it 0 I would. The years I spent here were the…read moreworst in my entire life. None of the teachers want to be here they are all underpaid and regularly complain about their salary. While I was there I would consistently hear teachers say "I can't answer that that's above my pay grade" or joke about how they can't afford to pay for anything. Many of them were just bullies and put no effort into teaching us. The teachers also have no control over the students with classes being so hectic that lesson plans would get put on pause. If you are a smart student you won't be challenged here, if your a student with learning disabilities you will get NO support. The campus is laughably small and unclean. The buildings are in horrible condition with middle schoolers learning in portable classrooms. In my opinion it kind of feels like they just added the middle school on in the 80's to make more money. The food is horrible but the kids are even worse.

Choosing a school for your little one is such a stressful experience, but Harper makes it very…read moreeasy. We've been with them for two years now and have had nothing but good experiences. The admin staff, especially Ms. Lopez, is amazing and really cares about the students. Ms. Lopez is "on the ground" enough that she knows the kids names and they all say hi to her when they see her. The preschool teachers, Ms. Gwen, Ms. Margaret and Ms. Kim, are phenomenal. They approach any issues with kindness and sensitivity. They are also firm with the kids and set good boundaries and routines. Finding that balance is typically difficult, but they do it with finesse! The curriculum here, even with the preschool class, sets the kids up for success in higher grades. It balances play and fun with learning. From letter recognition to name writing to "STEM" - via tiny science experiments - music and Spanish, outdoor play and story time, they do it all. Since day one, my child has been excited to go each day and has thrived in the Harper environment. The learning progress I've seen, especially at such a young age, is astounding. We love Harper and appreciate all the staff very much! We hope to be a Harper family for a very long time to come!

Highly, highly recommended for elementary school! A lot of…read morethese reviews are for the daycare/pre-k programs, but I'd like to review the Elementary program, which is newer and smaller. Our son joined the Kindergarten program halfway through the year in Jan '25. He had been at a well-regarded RWC public school, but unfortunately he struggled there with behavior, academic, and motivation issues. Basically, he was slipping through the cracks. He was regressing academically, and most worryingly to me, he was starting to hate going to school. He started at Harper at the mid-year break. There was certainly an adjustment period - the Harper kids were *so* far ahead academically. But, the curriculum is individualized and the support was tremendous. It was amazing how quickly he improved on all fronts: behavior, academics, and motivation. He literally sprints from the car to class each morning. He is so excited and talks about what he learns constantly. He has developed a positive attitude, curiosity, and emotional maturity beyond anything we could have hoped for. Ms. Shaynee, his teacher, is an absolute rock star. We feel so lucky to have had her as his teacher. The class size for elementary grades at Harper is absurdly small right now. Like, 5-10 kids. At first, I thought it would be weird. But it's actually a wonderful number for this age, and it makes Harper such an incredible deal. It's obviously a new school and a new program, and I'm hoping it grows with him as he progresses through the grades. Overall, if you are looking for a private elementary, I just can't recommend Harper enough. No private school in this area is cheap, but I feel we get incredible value for our dollar. The fact that the aftercare is so affordable helps. Also, we hear that if you have multiple kids there then the cost goes down a lot.

Only elementary school around, but who needs another? They employ the best educators and staff…read more Great local elementary school - kinder thru 3rd.

Great place to find a tutor for your busy high school student. Signed my daughter up for help in…read moreGeometry and she brought her grade up next text and for the final exam. A friendly and very qualified Stanford student worked patiently to review her current study area and prepare her for homework and quizzes. My daughter was hesitant and loathsome, but she appreciates I do little things to help her achieve success.

I've been taking an evening group Spanish class for the past few months and have thoroughly enjoyed…read morethe experience. The instructors at Learnika are experts at tailoring the class to fit the student's needs while maintaining a fun and informative atmosphere.

We love Happy Campers so much! Our two sons have both been enrolled here, and we could not be…read morehappier with our choice. We have seen them both develop their social skills, and learn all of the basics that will set them up for success in elementary school. Our older son graduated last year and is now in Kindergarten at our local school. We can see how invaluable the foundational skills from Happy Campers have been, and we are immensely grateful for that. I would say the one big thing that sets Happy Campers apart from other preschools/daycares are the amazing teachers. They are all so patient and kind and caring, and they create a happy and supportive environment for all the kids. As a parent, of course I love my kids, but I really feel that their teachers do too. If you are looking for a place where your kid will feel loved, and you as a family will feel like you are part of a community, then Happy Campers is the place for you!

We have been at Happy Campers at the Carlmont location (carlmont hs) for just over a year. They…read morehave two more locations in San Carlos. My son was 17 months when he started and is now 2.5. Initially we chose it because it's close to our house, took kids under 2 (they go as young as 3 months), and had spots open. Also, they don't let allergens in like nuts, seafood, and eggs. My son has a good amount of allergies so that was comforting. Price is average. I feel like our experience has been pretty much par the course for daycare. My son got sick (and us) all the time, cried for months and months at drop off, etc. I say this bc it was certainly hard for us, took some learnings, adjustments, and time to ultimately become comfortable. And, I think that would have been the case anywhere we would have chosen. Overall, I think it's a good environment for my kid. I like the teachers here, they're kind and good with communication. I appreciate their efforts and they care about my son. He also seems to enjoy playing with his classmates and is overall quite happy and engaged with the activities provided (art, story time, outside play 2x). I also think he learns a good amount and that maybe he could have only learned there because of some of those good old fashioned group norms. I also like the app they use called Brightwheel in which they share updates and pictures/videos of your kids' day. And, you can communicate in real time with the teachers which is a big plus. I think they also utilize the curriculum from Brightwheel. They offer parental involvement opportunities with the kids like doing Mystery Reader which is fun and rewarding. The only feedback I would suggest is that it would be nice if they had some sort of opt in parent directory. It feels like there is a bit of overkill with privacy which is appreciated, however I think may impede some of the joy in building community.

Our daughter was at Little Troopers for two years before heading to preschool. We are so grateful…read moreto have found Mrs Ana. It's a wonderful environment and would highly recommend especially around 1-3yo. We joined at a time when our daughter aged out of the infant group but was honestly still too young for the older classrooms at the center based schools. We were at multiple centers and decided to try home day care instead. Ana and her teachers really got to know our daughter and we truly could trust she was in great care. They prepare breakfast lunch and snacks every day which is so valuable for busy parents and amazing value included in the tuition. My daughter has learned so many songs, stories and words in Spanish. She was potty trained with no issues. The teachers come up with fun activities every day incorporating fun themes throughout the seasons. They post wonderful videos and photos on what's app which my daughter loved scrolling through with me any chance she had. It was a huge relief to find a place where she could develop trusted relationships with her teachers, play with kids around her age in a safe and engaging environment. Ana also hosts date nights, typically monthly, where she will watch the kids plus siblings for a few hours while parents can escape for much needed adult time.

We love Ana and Little Troopers daycare! Ana is wonderful and provides such a loving and warm…read moreenvironment for my son and all the kids that she cares for. My experience has always been pleasant and Ana goes above and beyond to ensure that the childrens needs are met, following nap schedules, etc. She communicates and provides updates daily on how/what the children are doing, offers home cooked meals and lots of fun activities. I couldn't recommend this daycare more and I only wish I had found her sooner for my first son.

My son has been helped by Janet academically and social emotionally. He is a 2e child and having…read moreJanet who can recognize and appreciate his brightness and enthusiasm to learn while also helps him to overcome his frustrations toward writing with high interest writing curriculum is very critical for him. Every time after meeting Janet, I feel he is not only more confident about writing but happier about who he is. His teacher at school even recognized he would become more positive and engaged in class after he visits Janet. Another service we appreciate is consulting with Janet before his 504plan meeting. There are so many things I am navigating as a parent and I definitely want to focus on what's most important. I met Janet before our 504plan meeting and her insight as a parent and a former teacher really helps me to focus on what's most important. She also coaches my son to speak up for himself. It's always good when you have an experienced and understanding partner at your side practically and mentally. The positive relationships she built with my son has been beyond a writing tutor but as his asset to success other areas in elementary school years.

Our son has thrived with Janet's support. It has been amazing to see the way his approach…read moreto/comfort with writing has progressed over the past two years he's been working with Janet. She has taken the anxiety out of writing, teaching him that it doesn't need to be perfect, and helping him learn to organize and develop his thoughts on the page. This is our kid who couldn't write more than 2 sentences two years ago and who couldn't write without panicking. Those blockers that previously held him back aren't showing up at all now, and he has only ever seen his work with Janet as a fun part of his week. It never felt like "tutoring" at all.

Love this place and glad we found it for our two daughters. The elder one spent more than a year,…read moreand the younger one spend almost three years. The teachers are great with kids. Most of the teachers; they are not only professionals, but actually are able to make an emotional connection. And kids can understand this and feel safe there. Also great value-wise - particularly with sibling discount and included lunch option. As parents, it is hard to give 5* to someone taking care of your kids; but if you set your expectations practically - they deserve the rating.

This review is a long time coming!…read more We had such a wonderful experience with Building Kidz in San Carlos. Our kids spent three years here, and it really became a special part of our family's life. The teachers and staff are warm, caring, and genuinely invested in the kids. Communication with parents was always excellent, and we consistently felt informed and connected to what was happening in the classroom. We also loved the focus on strong academics, creativity, and performing arts. The kids had so many opportunities to learn, build confidence, perform, and just have fun being kids. On top of all of that, it was incredibly convenient for our family. The school opens from 8am-5pm, and provides breakfast, lunch, and snack. This makes it very easy for working parents. We are very grateful for the years our kids spent here and for all the teachers and staff who helped make that time so memorable. We would wholeheartedly recommend this preschool to other families.

Our youngest kid just had his last day for a total of about 5 years of care from Rosy and team. We…read morehad a phenomenal experience and cannot recommend them highly enough. Rosy is warm, welcoming, and loved by all of the children. We are sad to leave but grateful for the loving environment and friendships they had at Escuelita.

Rosy is the best! Our daughter loved the daycare. Rosy is communicative and reliable and we always…read morefelt that our girl was in loving hands while she was there. It's a great price for the level of care as well. Rosy makes all the meals and snacks for the kids and there is a high caregiver-to-child ratio - better than any of the other places we considered. Rosy was also amazing during the transition when our daughter first started there. Obviously we were nervous not knowing how our daughter would adjust to being in daycare for the first time, but Rosy sent us pics and updates throughout the first days and weeks which really helped. Even though our daughter is in preschool now, we will definitely send our future second child if we have one to Rosy's. Highly HIGHLY recommend

Michaela is great with my 6th and 8th graders who have been working with her this year, including…read moreon my 8th grader's high school applications. They genuinely enjoy the sessions with her (and they're not usually the type to want to do anything "extra"). Michaela makes it fun and not intimidating which is key for my kids and probably a lot of other younger students out there. Our family is so glad to have found Michaela!

There are truly no words that fully convey what Michaela did for my daughter during her high school…read moreyears. She stared working with Michaela early on as a writing instructor and coach. She helped my daughter with her entries for numerous writing competitions, including the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, for which she won gold and silver medals over multiple years. She then helped with college essays and planning. I cannot recommend her highly enough! She became an advisor and artistic guide. My daughter's high school fulfilling writing journey was truly made possible with Michaela's support and guidance!