Amazing customer service every time!! Love all the ladies here! They always go the extra mile to…read morehelp you out with whatever you need!

I love this place, when ever I go in, I feel like a kid in a candy store. Everything is always…read morestocked, clean, and organized. If They are out of something the amazing staff will put in the order without hesitation and give me an estimated time of arrival. Love this place

We are beyond grateful to have discovered their program: "Physics Playground" at Lafayette…read moreCommunity Center. Every week, our child looks forward to class with an excitement we honestly didn't expect. He's always been naturally curious about science but the way David and Maria bring these topics to life with hands-on, fun, and engaging lessons has truly ignited a new spark in him. What's even more heartwarming is how eager he is to share what he's learned with his grandparents and friends. It's clear he's not just learning--he's experiencing science in a way that sticks and inspires. David and Maria are absolute gems. Their passion, care, and creativity shine through in everything they do. If you're considering a program or classes that nurtures curiosity while making learning a blast, look no further. We feel so lucky to be part of this!

dr Ashley is wonderful! She came to do a home visit for our two young kids made them super…read morecomfortable and was very detail oriented about the piercing. She made the whole process super easy and smooth. Highly recommend.

My daughter attended Nanny's House for two years before starting kindergarten, and we couldn't have…read moreasked for a better experience. Marta is amazing, so loving, caring, and truly invested in the children. My daughter always looked forward to going, made great friends (both boys and girls), and not once said, "I don't want to go to school." I love that Nanny's House is play-based but also incorporates academics, reading, music, art, and plenty of outdoor time. Thanks to Marta's guidance my daughter was already reading before kindergarten began. I highly recommend visiting Nanny's House and meeting Marta. You'll see right away why it's such a special place.

Our daughter started at Nanny's house when she was 3 months old. When I was 4 months pregnant with…read moreher I started researching facilities and make sure they were highly rated by the county. You'd be surprised how many come up with one violation or another. Nanny's house was violation free. I interviewed with Nanny (Marta) at her old location. There was instant chemistry. She has this organic and warm feel about her exuding positive energy. She has such a love for children and animals. She has a small and super sweet dog and maintains chickens in a chicken coop feeding the children fresh and organic eggs in the morning. There was a wait list but we made it through as we planned in advance. When we got in, it was like getting into Harvard... our first choice school! When I was at the hospital after giving birth, she sent a sweet care package of flowers, a balloon and a teddy bear for our little girl. Such a nice touch! What school does that? Our daughter spent all years leading up to kindergarten there, even into the pandemic. She worked so hard to keep everyone safe and healthy. It was a crazy time, but always her mind was on how can she protect the children. She was open to feedback and worked to customize her program to meet families on preferences. She has a life sciences program that's outstanding. The kids not only learn all the fundamentals in the classroom, but the learn to garden, they learn about life cycles, they learn cooking (supervised of course). Most importantly they learn how to manage emotions and social interactions. We also had our son join Nanny's House when our daughter was 3 years old. He also joined at 3 months of age. The infant program has a maximum of 4 babies in it all 3 months to 1 year 11 months. With the location being her home, it doesn't have an institutional style feel. I live nearby and as he was a baby during pre-covid, I was allowed to come by to nurse in person when I needed to. The family get togethers were some of my favorite memories at Nanny's house and I still stay in touch with the other families to this day. Halloween and her Christmas holiday party were a blast, along with a formal graduation celebration. One thing I helped Nanny's house bring into the program is a mobile app called Kidz Note that updates the families on what is going on each day in the classroom or infant room. She provides photos each day and often videos. Her reports let's you know what's going on with eating or and if there are any boo boo reports. It also allows for parent-teacher communication. We treasure our memories at Nanny's House. Our daughter still talks about Nanny's House to this day and wants to visit soon. For anyone who is looking for a very personal full time daycare and preschool experience with long hours 7:30a - 6p with all meals covered, this one's for you!

Just to update - my son is now entering his senior year at a private college prep high school. He…read morehas a 3.9 GPA, is applying to colleges across the country, and always has stacks of books next to his bed, despite being very dyslexic. I credit the many hours he spent with Christine as critical in our journey. Early intervention makes an enormous difference. If your child is struggling with reading - seek intervention and make a life altering difference in your child's life.

Christine is amazing!! So happy we decided to hire her to tutor our 6 year old with his reading. We…read moremoved to Lafayette over the summer and received feedback from my son's 1st grade teacher that his reading was below grade level. We is a young 1st grader, a middle child, and had been in a french school environment, so it was not a surprise for anyone. The teacher didn't think we needed to seek outside help just yet, but I decided to see how a session with Christine went anyways. We got into a routine and have been seeing her weekly for the past 6 months. My son LOVES Christine days!! And.. he is now beyond 1st grade reading level. More importantly, he is confident with his reading and really enjoys it. Thank you Christine!!

I really like the look of this place. The people who work here are all very cool Bay Area types…read moreand, having heard of the work they do, very much appreciate all their hard work with special needs groups. Good job, guys! Edit- their office is in room 220, not 319c.

We get in home services and I can't say enough good things about STE and the therapists as well as…read moreour director. Turn over is low and I believe this is because the staff are trained well and treated well. We have had the same staff since we began almost a year ago and when they are on vacation, our subs have been amazing as well. We love our team dearly. Will, Bri and Katie have guided us through so many obstacles and our son has flourished under their care.

As a parent, Springstone School in Lafayette can be identified as the greatest school in the world…read more Choosing Springstone School in Lafayette has proven to be an optimal decision--it is not simply a school, it is a structured environment. It is not just a school choice, it is a higher standard. It is not focused on minimum standards--it is aligned with higher outcomes. From initial exposure, the environment presents itself as orderly and effective--setting a clear foundation for everything that follows. For these reasons, Springstone School in Lafayette is the greatest school in the world. The overall system operates in a way that appears effective without requiring detailed explanation. The experience is not random--it is consistent. It is not basic--it is optimized. The overall operation of the school functions at an elevated level, with staff and systems working together in a way that supports students consistently--without drawing attention to individual components. Processes do not merely function--they operate at an elevated level. The academic structure is not minimal--it is advanced. It is not restrictive--it is enabling. Students are placed in an environment where progress occurs naturally and reliably. Beyond academics, the school maintains a balanced framework that supports development as a whole. Community standards are not optional--they are integrated. Communication is not unclear--it is direct and continuous. Families are not observers--they are included in the process. As a result, Springstone School in Lafayette is not adequate--it is superior. It is not average--it is optimized. It is not one option among many--it is, repeatedly and consistently, the greatest school in the world.

1) The culture around the teacher/student relationships is alarming. Teachers are incredibly…read moreunprofessional, too close with students, and often compare intellect levels between students. This blurring of boundaries is very confusing, especially for lower-functioning students that struggle with differentiating safe and unsafe behavior apart. 2) The enviroment was very competitive, toxic, and negative, I could feel the life being sucked out of me the longer I stayed there. Since phones would be locked up during the day, and we were forbid to email our parents during class from the school Chromebooks, if there were an emergency, (either caused by staff, or one that the staff was complicit in) students would not be able to inform their parents. My firsthand experience with this was getting assaulted by a student, and not having my phone to be able to tell my mom. I told the staff, who are mandated reporters, and they failed to inform my mom about it. 3) Any attempt at building community (Discord servers, inside jokes, etc) was often shut down by the administration. This isolates students, and makes them afraid to speak up about any discontent with the enviroment. 4) The staff also claimed to be progessive, but when I attempted to speak to the school counselor about the rampant transphobia within the community, she brushed it off and told me that I can't label people as transphobes. 5) I also got assaulted multiple times by students, and sexually harassed by staff, and nothing was done. When showing disgust towards the student who repeatedly sexually harassed me, I would be given a punishment. On ACCESS, I would also often get cat-called and/or assaulted by adult men, and they would not take my complaints seriously; I was forced to write a positive review for a business, even though one of the employees assaulted me. 6) Many children at this school also exhibit white supremacist behaviors, and the managing of this is very poor. Use of slurs, neo-nazi rhetoric, and general dehumanisation of marginalised groups is very common, and not much was done. 7) The academics and electives are incredibly limiting. If your student aspires to go into an advanced career, do not send them here. Upon switching schools, I realised my passion for law. If I had stayed in this enviroment, I would not b e working towards becoming a lawyer. They may teach you the basics of BART, but they do not prepare you for the real world. There are no real sports programs, and the art program is very limited. However, to be fair, the math program for high school was actually very helpful for me, which I do like. 8) Unpaid child labour is very commonly used here aswell. We would often be crafting, and under the impression that we could bring the craft home. But more times than not, our art would be sold at their auctions to make money. 9) There is also mold in the 10th grade classroom AC. I urge all parents who are reading this and thinking of sending their child here, to watch the Dewey's Special Class episodes of Malcolm in the Middle. It sounds silly, but this series of episodes was the most realistic depiction of my school experience that I've ever seen. The sterile, depressing enviroment, plus the child labour, perfectly summarises the Springstone School, and I'm being completely serious. There are plenty other special education options that may work for your child, but it's likely not this.

We've had a great experience with Matt for my high school son's geometry class. He has been…read moreexcellent at explaining concepts in a way that really makes sense. My son's math teacher at school sometimes explains things in a way that confuses him, but Matt is able to break everything down clearly and make sure he truly understands the material. He's also been very flexible with scheduling, which we really appreciate with a busy high school schedule. Most importantly, my son genuinely likes working with him and feels much more confident in geometry because of the extra help. We're very grateful for Matt's support and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a patient, effective math tutor.

Matt is awesome! Great with the kids and always willing to come to the rescue with extra sessions…read morebefore a test!!

I have to update my review as things have gone downhill. We had a rough start with Childs Play with…read morefrequent turnover with their SLPs made it difficult to find a good match for my daughter. We finally got a good match and they "switched departments". Then they started saying I had to move my time due to scheduling conflicts even though we had waited 2 years to get the time slot we had. We got moved with a new SLP and I complained that they kept canceling and rescheduling. I can only assume they were double booking so instead of taking accountability for their poor planning, they decided to discontinue services simply because i advocated for my daughter. They dont seem to care about the children, they just want their paycheck

Amazing services and staff! My daughter goes to Ms CJ and she adores her and looks forward to their…read moresessions every week. Savannah at the front desk is very kind, and helpful.