I am so grateful for Ms Dulci and the teachers at Creative Hearts. I couldn't imagine a more…read morecaring, compassionate, and creative group of people to care for my little one. Getting used to daycare was not always easy (for my son or me!) but knowing he is in such caring, capable hands made it so much easier. They are so great at keeping us informed of his progress throughout the day, sharing photos, videos and texts as needed. Now my son asks to go to Ms Dulci's house on the weekends! He has so much fun with their truly creative programming and activities, and I love knowing he's growing and learning there every day.

We're so happy our son is going to Creative Hearts!!! We have been to 3 different daycares before…read moredue to moves across the Bay and hands down this is the most caring, attentive, and nurturing environment we've experienced. We feel so lucky we were able to secure a spot here! My son is very slow to warm, very cautious. Ms Dulci, the director and head teacher, keeps me updated about his progress and does 1:1 coaching with my son so he can find his courage! I love that they do show-and-tell so kids can nurture that strong voice they have within them. There's also an emphasis on being kind and lifting each other up. It's so wholesome to hear kids yelling "so and so is amazing, we love you!" In addition to Spanish, they're also starting to integrate Mandarin, which is so important to me, personally! Kids here get exposure to 3 languages!!! There's also ample space in the backyard where kids play! This preschool offers all the things that are important to us like 1:1 attention to find courage, language exposure, kindness, time outdoors, family events, arts & crafts. We are so lucky that this preschool exists and we get to experience the magic that Ms Dulci and the teachers here make everyday!

Our son has been with Creative since he was just 6 months old, and we couldn't be happier with our…read moreexperience. Silvia and the entire staff treat him like family, which gives us so much peace of mind while we're away. Their love and dedication truly shine through. Since joining Creative, our son has flourished in so many ways--physically, emotionally, and in his speech development. Now, at 20 months, he amazes us daily with new words and songs he's learned, as well as important life skills like picking up his toys and throwing things in the trash. The learning environment they provide is incredible! Beyond his development, we've also noticed how social and personable he has become, which we largely credit to the nurturing and interactive atmosphere at Creative. We are so grateful for Silvia and the entire team for fostering such a loving and enriching space for our son. Thank you, Silvia!

My son started at Creative Montessori at age 3.5 years old. Due to Covid he had been home the whole…read moretime and spoke no English prior to attending school. Ms Silvia and other teachers have been so patient and helpful. My son has grown so much in every aspect and loves going to school every day. Highly recommend.

Both my kids went to St John Preschool and they thrived there! And my kids were well prepared for…read morekinder. The teachers are top notch and get the kids ready for K -- socially and adademically. I highly recommend St John Preschool! They are NAEYC accredited and from what I remember, they have the folders for you to review to see what goes into the accreditation process. (In case you didn't know, St John Preschool does not have any religious affiliations. The school rents space from the church.) St John has 2 teachers for each classroom and they are engaged with the children. They get to to know each and every child really well. Most teachers have been there a long, long time with very low turnover. We loved the teachers. Over the 5 years that we were there, there were some incidents that concerned me. I talked to the teachers and/or the director, Carol. It was handled well with follow up. If you hear of bad behavior from your kids, talk to the school. What I loved about the preschool: 1. TEACHERS! 2. open door policy - I can come unannounced and observe any time 3. they serve hot lunch made with love in their kitchen 4. well stocked classrooms and playground (constantly improving playground) 5. diapers included for the younger kids & daily notes! 6. mixed classrooms in the summer as the kids get older (a 3 year old would visit the 4s classroom) Many families lived nearby so many kids from my kids' classes are not in the same grade school so it is fun to see the familiar faces school in kinder (and now!). There were mornings when they wanted me to stay there longer at drop off. So we cuddled and read books (plenty of really great books to choose from), played with legos, drew in their notebooks (my daughter who's now in 1st grade still has her preschool notebooks and we look at all the drawings in there), read to the class during circle time at 9am, looked at all the kids art on the walls, etc. The program is so flexible. You can be as involved as you'd like. There were parents that we only saw at pick up and drop off and rarely at the school events. There were families that we saw all the time - at every school event, volunteer in the classroom, etc. It's up to you! They have a huge parking lot.

My son has attended St. John since just before he turned two, and now he's almost three. He loves…read moreSt. John and proudly proclaims whenever we pass by "That's my school!" My son loves his teachers, he loves seeing his friends every day, and he loves the meals he gets at school, if his choosy palate asking for seconds is any indication. My experience of the teachers is that they're highly nurturing and guide through positive reinforcement. It's important to remember that as toddlers our children are still learning how to be little people, and preschool is a laboratory for social interaction. My philosophy is to give him a space to explore and learn with enough structure that he can still learn to be independent. I feel confident that this is what he gets at St. John. Features which have made St. John super convenient for us: - Hours: 7am-5:30pm full time, though half day also offered - Meals: morning snack, warm lunch, afternoon snack. - Diapers: provided - Potty training: The teachers help with potty training. Bless their souls. - Lifecubby: personal online account for regular photos and updates of your child at school. So this review is based not just on my own experience, but more than anything, the wonderful way my son has developed since starting at St. John. My son was in home daycare prior to St. John and has tended to be a happy, independent child, and this environment has been so well suited to him. We have nothing but gratitude for the dedicated teachers who are teaming up with us to raise our son!

We applied for preschool and were put on a wating list. Once we were told we were next in line and…read morethen miraculously dropped down to 8th place. Then upon another check by us they told us they could not find our application papers anymore and asked us to reaplly. Apparantly you pretty much have to become member of their church if you want to get in. We were waitlisted for over a year, and even partcipated in one of their donation drives hoping that it would help our chances. I cannot comment on the preschool itself but it ticks me off that they took our application money for THIS.

The teachers at Seedlings are wonderful nurturing educators but the directors and administrative…read morestaff are unfortunately very challenging to deal with. Our daughter had a great experience but the lack of communication, poor payment management and disrespectful directors means I can't recommend this preschool. One year after our daughter stopped being enrolled we are still waiting for them to reimburse us our prepaid tuition. The director continues to give us the runaround and does not return emails or phone calls. But when you drop by are told everything will be in the mail shortly.

Joyce has been watching our daughter since she was 10 weeks old -- she's 20 months now…read more She's a total pro with decades of experience working with young children and their nervous parents. She delights in the milestones, funny moments, and unique personalities of her charges almost as much as their parents do! We'd recommend her to anyone looking for quality childcare.

My husband and I remind each other every day how lucky we are to have found Joyce. Our 9 month old…read moredaughter started care with Joyce when she was 6 months old. Our daughter does not take kindly to strangers, but she almost immediately made an exception for Joyce. Now, when we pull up to Joyce's house, she smiles in anticipation to see both Joyce and her lovely community of tiny friends. Joyce holds a degree in child development and has been running a childcare for over 40 years. She cares for a maximum of four children up to the age of 3. In her beautiful home in Elmwood, she has carved out a room specifically for the children which opens directly onto a shaded garden into which she takes the children daily. The environment is both calm and engaging. Joyce seems to truly enjoy each child and bring out their own special personalities. I found the prospect of going back to work and leaving my daughter somewhat difficult. Knowing that she was in this environment which was actually better than anything I could provide for her on my own was incredibly comforting. Joyce is truly a gem.

My kiddo has attended Husky House for after school care and summer camp. The folks at Husky House…read morerun an incredible program. They keep the kids entertained, physically and mentally active, provide snacks and are just all around wonderful. The staff is very communicative and accommodating. I'm so grateful to have this reliable and trustworthy child care option close to home!

We were with Husky House for a year and a half - I LOVE them. Another reviewer stated they wished…read morethey could have given more than 5 stars (I wish the same). I can not say enough!!! I was so sad when we moved this year, the boys even asked if they could go back for the summer camps. We will see (because it is a little bit of a drive, but not out of the picture). The staff is amazing - thoughtful, kind, they love kids, and such a great atmosphere. The activities planned are well thought out and FUN. The boys loved it there - they are definitely one of the top after school programs we have ever been a part of.

We have been so happy with our care from the program director Megan and her wonderful staff. Our…read morechild has been in Megan's care for over a year and he has really flourished. Megan has helped us through teething, toilet training, and emotional learning. We also have a happy kid at home who loves to help out around the house. A lot of daycares use the word Montessori, but Megan has over 15 years of training and it shows. She is also one of those rare people that genuinely loves kids and has so much patience for them. I have never heard Megan jokingly talk about how a kid is a trouble maker or heard her raise her voice. She's has a positive attitude and seems to take the rough days with a smile. It's also nice to know that our kid is in a place that reflects our values and makes a point of including other cultures and lifestyles. Also the pricing is incredibly affordable, which is a welcome from our previous daycare. I highly recommend going with Fledgling Montessori

From the owner: Montessori school led by a woman with a masters in childhood education and more that twenty years…read moreexperience working with children.