A true GEM Our daughter has been at this school for nearly 3 years and we hope to keep her here until she's 8. Scrabble truly teaches the Montessori curriculum unlike other schools that just add the Montessori name to their school name. Our little is 5 and she's learning about exponents and math I didn't learn at her age being a product of the public school system myself. Fremont has top rated public schools but all in all, the public school system is all the same everywhere in the bay. This has been proven by parents who move their children from Scrabble to their home public school only to regret it when they find out their child is bored and essentially being held back academically because they're so advanced in everything they've learned. This school not only teaches an excellent curriculum but they also teach children how to be cordial and respectful. We have built great relationships with the teachers and parents; it truly has been a blessing to send our little one to a place we feel safe and comfortable with. The tuition is comparable to others but the academics supersedes the price hands down. read more

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My child was at this day care. She was there for about 1 year however the day care was not transparent about what is happening at the school. One day, I found a bruise near her eye. When I ask my child about it, she stated that she fell. None of the teacher mention this. In addition, they did not send any updates or pictures of my child. I had toured other schools and they were shocked that scrabble did not give any updates. They were very secretive about the classroom. When I went for pick up, I always have to stand outside of the entrance and never allowed it. read more

I'd like to send a big thank you to all the teachers at Scrabble. My daughter lights up when she sees her teacher and always leaves with the biggest smile on her face. It warms my heart to see how much she enjoys her time there. I can see a daily improvement in her speech, how she interacts with others, a massive help in our journey to potty train and best of all, how she's growing in to such a social butterfly! Please send my gratitude to everyone for making my daughter's first school experience such a wonderful one! I can't thank you enough! read more

I want to take a moment to truly acknowledge, appreciate, and celebrate Scrabble Montessori of Fremont, led by the wonderful Ms. Kshama and Ms. Minze, along with the entire caring and supportive staff. My daughter has been here for almost three years, and we could not be more grateful. From the very beginning, it was clear that this is more than just a school -- it is a family. The curriculum is excellent, but what truly sets Scrabble Montessori apart is the warm, welcoming environment they create for everyone. You feel it the moment you walk through the doors. As first-time parents, my wife and I were understandably hesitant and nervous about entrusting our child to anyone else. Those fears disappeared immediately after our first visit. Since then, we have felt nothing but supported, reassured, and confident that our daughter is in the best possible place. We are beyond happy to be part of this community and truly cannot imagine her being anywhere else. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children and their families. The activities they plan -- from holiday celebrations to everyday moments -- show how deeply connected they are with the students and how much love they pour into what they do. Thank you, Scrabble Montessori, for creating such a nurturing, safe, and loving environment for our daughter and for our family. We are so thankful to be part of your community read more

Scrabble Montessori School - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Fremont, California

Scrabble Montessori is a hidden gem in Fremont. Ms. Kshama is an excellent director who is very involved and attentive to the children's needs. The facility is well-maintained, and the leadership is top-notch. We are very happy with our experience here! read more

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We have been sending out kid to Scrabble since she was 18 months old, and we have seen her personality develop amazingly thanks to all the teachers and staff at this school. The space feels personal, where, in the smaller age groups, teachers take care of the kids like their own right from greeting the kid in the morning to diaper changes, feeding, etc. In the bigger rooms, there's a lot of emphasis on personality development, Montessori skills and knowledge gathering. Kshama is genuinely passionate about kids, and knows individual traits of all the kids in her school. Would definitely recommend anyone looking for a school/daycare. read more

Our experience at Scrabble Montessori has been amazing. The school provides a high level of education while fostering a warm, family-like environment where every child feels valued and supported. The teachers and principal are not only passionate about education but also deeply caring and dedicated to each student's growth and well-being. One of the things we appreciate most is the school's flexible approach--embracing each child's unique strengths, learning styles, and needs. Instead of a one-size-fits-all method, the staff ensures that every student receives the guidance and encouragement they require to thrive. The love and dedication of the teachers is outstanding. My kid is really excited to go there every day. He has considerably grown academically as well as emotionally in these 2 years. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a wonderful school community and highly recommend the school to any family looking for an excellent, supportive, and enriching educational experience. read more

Excellently run by Kshama. They have teachers who care and love the kids. My kid loves going there regularly and is always cheerful and happy there as well as when I pick her up. Ms.Menzi is awesome on teaching basics for Kindergarten. Awesome place if you are considering! read more

Our time at Scrabble Montessori was very special. Our daughter grew so much, not only mentally, but socially as well. She made so many great friends and learned so many life skills here. All the teachers and staff are so welcoming and wonderful. We appreciate the flexibility of drop offs and pick ups. We will definitely be sending our second child here in the future. 10/10 recommend! read more

As a parent, it's hard to trust anyone let alone an organization to take care and educate your baby. My son had gone through a couple of day care options before arriving at Keen Learners, and I must say I am happy that he is happy here. If your son wakes up every day and your incentive for me to get in the car is "Want to Go See Your Teacher?" My son always says yes and jump straight inside my car and off we go. There are a few things I like the most about this place. 1. The director Ms. Shama is up front and honest with me all the time. I love her passion and her leadership of her wonderful staff. This is the first school that each teacher will recognize all of the parents by the first week. This personal touch makes me feel very comfortable and at ease that the teacher's attention to detail will carry over to taking care of my kid. 2. My son is happy here, he is well fed and learning constantly. He receives the tender love and care that he needs so much at the age of two. What more can a parent ask for? Oh yea, I also love the fact that they don't toss the food we pack for our son, so that we can accurately gauge how much our kid is eating. This is gives us great benchmark data from a day to day perspective on what he like and doesn't like. 3. Pricing is fair and affordable Compare to places around Fremont. Even though this place is slightly further from my home, I am willing to drive the extra miles (pund intended) to take my kid there. Almost every parent I met there are super chill and happy with the school. It's a hidden gem, and a safe haven for little kids to learn and grow. read more

We are happy to write this review for Keen Learners Montessori School because they have helped our son so much in less than a year! My husband and I enrolled our child in Keen Learners Montessori School and could not be happier with the decision. The teachers and staff are caring, and professional. They take a genuine interest in all of the children and their education, which shows in their interactions and communications. The Montessori approach to education is simply perfect for our son as well who, due to the pandemic and additional developmental delays, was not in school during fundamental periods of this life. He is learning so much and is always excited to go to school. The environment is warm, welcoming, and stimulating, and we are confident that our child is getting the an education that is truly beneficial to him. His teachers are taking the time to work with our child, and it is giving him the confidence to try and use his words to communicate with his classmates and teachers. The classrooms are clean and well-maintained, with plenty of outdoor space for the children to play and explore. The curriculum is diverse and very well balanced. We sincerely appreciate the emphasis on healthy eating, with nutritious snacks and varied menus of lunch meals each month. Overall, we highly recommend Keen Learners Montessori School to any parent looking for an exceptional early education experience for their child. Thank you to the excellent staff and teachers at Keen Learners for all you do! read more

We have been sending our son to Keen Learners Montessori for six months now and we see lot of improvement in him. He is always happy to go to school and looks forward to it. Even on a Saturday he asks to go to school. The teachers put in lot of effort planning activities for kids each month based on the season and theme. Our favorite was the Halloween parade and Winter Concert. read more

I was so confused when I was looking for a preschool from my daughter as she didn't like going to school but so glad that I found Keen Learners. It only took 3 days for my daughter to adjust in the school as all the teachers are so caring and fun. She goes to school happily and I would say she actually looks forward to go back to school when we are on vacation. Miss Kshama (the Director) is very understanding and understand the concerns parents have and all other teachers whom I have met are very sweet and gentle. My daughter loves her teachers and speaks highly of them. As a working mom, knowing that my daughter is well fed in school is a great thing. They provide snacks, fruits and hot lunch everyday and the facility is super clean. School also celebrates all the festivals of all cultures, all special days and the kids get to learn about different cultures and have fun. They have special fun activities and treats for the children on Fridays and my daughter just always gets excited to be there and have a good time with her friends. Lastly, their curriculum is well balanced between art, academics, play and interpersonal skills. I have noticed a very positive difference in my daughter's knowledge and behavior. She keeps surprising me with things she learnt from school. Overall very happy with Keen Learners and super thankful to all the teachers!! read more

Kshama is a good leader and her school is very orangized and nourishing for young minds . For toddlers it's a safe and good choice .

My 3 yr old daughter started her academic journey here. It was a very pleasant experience overall. The teachers/staff here are very caring and patient. Miss Kshama (Director) is a very friendly and approachable person and always listened to our concerns and would act upon them. She always keeps an eye on all the kids along with the class teachers and is always informed. The curriculum is very nice and also the kids get to enjoy the large play area. Food is included which is a great bonus. I would highly recommend this place! read more

Our daughter has been going to Keen Learners Montessori for about a year and she thoroughly enjoyed her time here. I would like to specially thank Ms Kshama and her teacher Ms Menzie for all the efforts in imparting a well rounded education to our child. Even in Covid days, Ms Kshama was very hands on and involved in day-to-day activities, cooperative and responsive. Few things that we really liked about this Montessori were 1) They provide fresh hot food and fresh fruits rather than canned food 2) They are very particular about cleanliness 3) They give regular updates to parents. 4) They encourage children to do things on their own. 5) The classrooms are not over crowded and each child gets individual attention. 6) There is a lot of outdoor and playtime which according to us is very important in the overall growth of the child. Overall, our child came home happy and we are very satisfied with our experience at Keen Learners Montessori read more

my son has developed social skills, being independent, very disciplined and outspoken. He loves going to school. All the kids are well behaved well mannered and I have seen my son involved in many activities during his school hours like craft and colouring, sharing outdoor sports, he is also in a diverse environment meaning people have or R multicultural and they teach about community services about solar system about how vegetables are important. How to be hygienic how to respect others show care and sympathy and so much more. Just wanted to given a review here, so all the mothers and fathers can be rest assured. Thanks read more

We loved Keen Learners for our son before the pandemic and it has been amazing specially through the pandemic. We were initially hesitant in sending our son back to the school after the School reopened after the initial closure during the lockdown during the pandemic. The precautions taken for keeping the children and teachers safe have worked 100% without any exception. We have moved but we still drive to bring our son to the school because of the caring culture and great early education our son is receiving here. read more

This is one of the very few times I am providing a review to anyone, I like to write a review only when it is worth my time and effort. I am very glad to provide this review about Keen Learners which can help other moms. My son who is almost four now has been going to Keen Learners for about an year. Previously he went to a well known family day care which I thought will be more personalized and secure to young kids. But soon I learned that I was wrong in most aspects. My son (who likes to be at home all the time) soon liked Keen Learners than anything else. The staff are very warm and caring, understands the kids needs well and act accordingly than a cookie cutter approach. Whenever I ask them how my kid is doing in different aspects, I am always amazed at the details they provide about your kids progress. That made me realize that they know about the kid as much as their parents do. Ms. Kshama is anyParent's best friend; she readily responds and ensures parents get the support they need. Her management style is definitely keeping this place a happy environment for kids. Very soon Ms.Kshama, Ms. Menzie, and Ms.Jasmine made it to my son's likeable list (which has only mom, dad and other cousins). He talks about the teachers at home a lot. He pretends that he is Ms. Menzie and try to do all the daycare things. That itself shows how much kids like these teachers. There are so many ways my son and myself has benefited from their care. His potty training went by very quick, all I need to do is to just continue it at home; saved my sanity!! Very soon after he joined, he learned how to hold a pencil and now he has the one of the best handwriting. My son was not very much into arts and crafts at first but I have seen a tremendous improvement in his drawing and coloring skills these days. I can say he is well on track with alphabet sounds, rhymes and numbers along with writing. And the bonus is he made so many friends and they are now part of our regular dinnertime conversations! I should appreciate the efforts Ms. Kshama and the staff are taking during COVID time. As soon as the shelter in place was lifted, I had to send my kid full time to daycare again from May since we both are working parents. I am definitely out of words to express my gratitude to Keen Learners on how they have been handling the situation - Safety comes first to them than anything else!! Kudos to the entire staff for your support to parents!! Thanks for giving us a peace of mind during this difficult time. Final Verdict - Happiest place for the kids!! read more

My son went to Keen Learners Montessori for the last few years, and he absolutely loved it there. We saw a lot of difference in him after he started to attend Keen Learners, he grew more confident and was able to articulate things better. The Director Miss Kshama, his room teachers Miss Menzie & Miss Savitha are extremely kind and caring. They helped my son grow a lot during the past years that he went there, and we would highly recommend Keen Learners Montessori to any parents who are looking for Montessori school in Fremont area. read more

Both my kids go here. They came from Learn and Play Montessori due to my daughter graduating from Kindergarten. I was having such a hard time finding an affordable Montessori that didn't have a long wait list. Apparently my daughter she was behind on reading but is now caught up. My son is attending the TK class and is combined with K-3rd graders which gives him an advantage. Homework consists of book reports, spelling and vocabulary, math, and language and memorizing poems. There's even field trips. None of this was done at LAPMS. The director Ms. Kshama is wonderful! She cares about her students and the school. The classrooms are not over crowded. My kids enjoy what they do and are learning so much. read more

This school is a hidden gem and the beauty lies within. What make up an organization are the people that runs it. This school from top down have a positive vibe and always engaging. The teachers here at this facility are energetic, loving, nurturing and truly care for the children. Knowing a group of qualified teachers care for my children allows me to go to work at ease. Never for once I feel judged for my parenting decision or pressured that my child needs to be at a certain level like potty trained or sit still in a circle, etc. I have a two year old who learned so much since he started. Aside from things children typically learn from schools like songs, numbers, colors, he also learned empathy, manners, socialization and independence. I also have 6 year old who attended a camp at this school and loved the activities, outdoor play and even the food. I am very glad we found this school. Highly recommend! read more

My youngest son has been going here for about 4 months now. He started pretty early, and, as many parents, I was worried and having this guilty feeling that I'm putting him to daycare too early... But, I couldn't have been happier. I love the school, the teachers are great and know about each child every little detail. The owner/manager is very hands on, envolved in day-to-day activities, cooperative and responsive. My kid goes there with a great pleasure and I find him very happy every day I pick him up. He has learned a lot of songs, counting, months, days, etc. They also work a lot on their manners and the kids are very respectful and caring towards each other. Overall, I would definitely recommend this daycare. read more

My kid has been going here for the last two years. All I have to say is, is just WOW!! My kid thoroughly enjoys the school environment and the teachers too. It is a well balance of academics, play time and teaching the kids the most important aspects of life. Through Pandemic, all necessary protocols were taken and we as parents truly appreciate it. I'm super glad we found this school and would definitely recommend it read more

It's been almost 4 months my son joined Keen Learners and let me tell you he is one hard nut to crack. Not easy to handle. But the faculty here has been so amazing and welcoming for my 2.5 year old esp the Director Miss Kshama. She gives personal attention to every kid there so that they feel comfortable and settled. The faculty also is very good and understanding and takes very good care of the kids at an individual level. My son's favorite is Miss Kshama and Miss Deepti read more

This school has been really good for my son. He has been going there for almost 10months now. Ms Shama is an awesome teacher. She knows about every child of the school and pays individual attention to each. read more

My kid is a quarantine baby and has never been away from me before, not even for a couple of hours. When he turn d 2, we were really apprehensive of sending him to the school. But enrolling him into 'Keen Learner's Montessori school' is one of the best decisions we have made. Thanks to the teachers, his Transition phase was quick and smooth and we started noticing a lot of change in his behaviour at home. Temper tantrums have come down and the motor skills have improved a lot and he indulges into a lot of pretend play these days. The Faculty here, follow a strict process of monitoring the kids overall well-being, any kid with a running nose or high body temperature is not allowed into the premises. Last month, my kid caught a cold and we were informed the very same hour when the symptoms were starting to show up and he was separated from the rest of the class. I'm really impressed with this strict protocol, especially after the COVID situation. Also this school has a low student count per class, when compared to the other schools in the Fremont area so the kids here get more personal attention. I have all good things to say about the school and would highly recommend it. read more

Scribbles Montessori is one of the Best Montessori school. Both of my kids successfully completed Montessori way of learning. You can see their growth and learning on everyday. Kids play and learn, they enjoy and learn. Ms Elizabeth and other teachers takes care of every aspects of kids growth. They make sure the kids are learning all critical skills. we can meet Ms Elizabeth and other class teachers at any time and get the feedback. read more

Scribbles Montessori is a TRAVESTY posing as child education. It is a RIP OFF. My son and I sat in and observed the class. I thought it was ok, it was a structured environment and I thought for a year it might be a good environment for my son who needs a bit more structure than he gets at home. The administration of the center is comprised of the prinicipal and the prinicipal's assistant. The Assistant was a young, haughty girl and the principal is an older haughty woman. Both acted as if their center was so special, I would be lucky if my son were to be accepted. I don't know why I stuck around and paid the enrollment fee to get him considered for this center. I should have read the warning signs. I filled out the registration paperwork. I asked for some literature on the center (ie: photocopied information). They told me only those students who were enrolled actually got these 10 cent photocopy sheets they had that described the center and its philosophy. I don't know what possessed me. Perhaps manipulated by their superior attitude, I actually paid my 50$ registration fee. I was told they would contact me in 2 weeks. No one ever contacted me. I called them and was told they would return the call. I called 3 times, leaving voice mails, no on returned my call. Finally, about 6 weeks later, I tried again. A live human being (the assistant) actually answered the phone. She informed me that my son had not gotten into their school. No apologies, no excuses for not informing me earlier. Nothing. I told them I had applied to their school in good faith, that I had given them a $50 registration fee, and they had not even provided the courtesy of notifying us of my son's acceptance status so I could make intelligent decisions about where his last preschool year would be spent. I asked for my registration fee back. They, of course, told me that it was nonrefundable. I know people who send their children to this center and these parents are happy with the education their children are receiving. But I believe there is something wrong with the way this institution does BUSINESS, I believe they are either unethical, irresponsible or BOTH, and their haughty attitude about their center is a grand turn-off. I am thankful that my son never went there. He went to Gan Sameach which is an INCREDIBLE preschool and now he is in Kindergarten at a wonderful school where he is happy and self-motivated to learn. These people probably did me a favor, but I am pissed that I had to pay $50 for the lesson. read more

My son has been going here for almost year now with a break during Christmas time and has enjoyed his time with Keen's Learners. The teachers and Mrs. Kshama are welcoming and greet each student with a smile each and every morning. My son has gotten a well rounded exposure to many aspects of learning. The school has a variety of time offerings that work for both working and non-working parents . I would overall recommend this Montessori for those in Fremont looking for a well balanced approach to your child growth. Also snacks and lunch are provided by the school. read more

My daughter went to Scribbles Montessori for some months and we loved it there. She did not cry even a single day and they helped her adjust and were warm and friendly. We shifted homes and hence had to leave else would have loved to continue. They were also patient on couple of occasions when we got late. They have many activities to keep the kids engaged. read more

My 3 yr old has been going here since before it was Keen Learners. He is always looking forward to go, even on weekends. His vocabulary is beyond his age, thanks to the teachers. Shout out to Ms. Kshama for being there to greet every kid each morning and very hands on as well. I would recommend Keen Learners to any parent. read more

I just want to let know that this school is incredible. It has been only a month that my son started going to this school and I see such a drastic positive change in him. He had become disciplined and sincere. I would highly recommend this to everyone. read more

My four-year-old son has gone to this school for the past year and a half. He goes to school happily, loves his teachers, and tells me what he learned. I can be calm knowing he is in a safe environment. The progress he made is impressive, and it is all done in a fun, relaxed way. I highly recommend the school - the teachers are great, and the school is extremely devoted to the children's welfare, providing a good balance between academics and fun. They are good at dealing with the inevitable upsets children have. read more

Adding it again - My daughter has been going to keen learners Montessori for over a year now. She joined keen learners from Public school where she was under IEP due to developmental delays. Thanks a lot to all the teachers at keen learners and special thanks to Ms Kshama and Ms Minzee for helping my daughter. I have seen so much progress in my daughter since she started the school. read more

It's with a sense of immense pleasure and gratitude towards the teachers of Scribbles and Centerville Montessori, that I watched my daughter grow and develop her personality in the last 1 year. Because of slot unavailability in Scribbles, my daughter went to Centerville Montessori first where she loved every bit of her time. She would speak volumes about Ms Glenda, Ms Lisa and Ms Sundari every day and will refuse to come home after school. I was so pleased to see her formative years being guided in the hands of such experienced and Montessori certified teachers. In the beginning of this year, I moved her to Scribbles so that I can drop and pick her up on my commute route and the wonderful experience got better. Its such a relief to know that Ms Elizabeth has a kind but strict eye on every child and she would interact with me at every opportunity and let me know her observations and advices. My daughter became more focused, independent and confident. Thanks to these 2 schools, I am now a true believer of Montessori philosophy and method of education. Keep it up!! read more

Our daughter has been going to Scribbles Montessori for over a year. Before enrolling our daughter at the school, we toured several other Montessori schools in the area. Scribbles is the only accredited Montessori in the area, and it is one of the reasons we chose the school. We were most impressed by the organization and structure of the program and Scribbles, and still are today! The school has two observation days a year that you can go in and watch the students in the classroom during their work period. Seeing their growth at the end was very inspiring. My daughter is in the youngest group, room 1, and watching how self-motivated and independent the students are toward learning was truly amazing. All of the students were doing tasks that seem way beyond their age level. I saw so much growth in my daughter, and within the many other children I saw in the classroom. Scribbles has very outstanding teachers. Both myself and my husband are educators (college professor and high school), so one of the things we were really impressed with is the high quality of the educators at Scribbles. Our daughter is in the middle of potty training, and everyone there has been so helpful in getting her though it. We can't say enough about how awesome the staff is! read more

I joined my daughter when she had just turned 3. She started in Room 1 and was there for 2 yrs. I agree with Madhuri on all aspects. My little one looked forward to going to school every day. I have seen her grow so much in the past 2 years socially and also also confidence wise. Every daycare/private school you ask the registration fee is non refundable whether there is no space or you decide not to join your child. Also if you are interested in Montessori schools, read up on the web about their philosophy before you even call the school. When I called up in 2012, Ms. Elizabeth clearly stated that I need to bring my child for observation and gave me an appt. I went with her and while I sat in the class, my child was asked to participate in the circle time and art. I was very happy with the way my daughter felt comfortable with the other children and also with the teacher. I conveyed my interest and I was more than happy to pay the registration fee and was asked to pay the deposit as we got in. My daughter was a poor eater and I always checked with her teachers when I picked up. She would always eat at school! :) She made really good friends. I also liked that they have atleast 2-3 big events during the school year. It gave an opportunity for the kids to perform. The newsletter is really good. I regularly read it to understand what was going on in the class. They have happy feet, Tuff tumblers and piano. My child enrolled in all three and was looking forward to each class every week. Saves lot of driving time! My only con is Parking during events. If you are late, there is no parking on the street and you had to park 3 blocks away and then walk. read more

I agree with Jennifer H. Here is what I think. They never gave an opportunity to send my kid there. Just from their registration process, I knew I didnt want to deal with them. One week they tell me they will have a spot, next week they tell me they won't. And wouldnt let me tour the place unless it was on this one specific day and one specific time. And the next time to see the place was one month away. And the young girl I talked to was talking to me as if I she was doing me a favor. No thank you, I dont need this. I will take my kid and money some place else. read more

Very rude director Ms Elizabeth .. although the tuition of the school is very less but they will ask for some or other expenses to every month .apart from that they have a bunny as a pet .. which parents can keep every one wknd . But when it comes to the feeding she will ask for the food also from parents .. they ask parents to do the laundry of the school .. the teachers also don't pay attention to the kids that much .. every month thy have some or other functions but their expense is again taken care by parents . Off course they don't ask directly from the parent they distribute the expense to every parents not to mention in these event they have potlucks again taken care by parents not by staff school cleaning again taken care by parents , they actually do brooming and dusting of the class .. if you ask them to monitor your child in the camera , they won't let you do that too .. if you complain about anything they will show their appreciation and compliments letter from the parents instead of listening our complain or concerns .. my child acted differently specially very cranky day by day since the she joined . Not to mention one of the teacher behavior was awfully bad that I had drop my child from the school .. and if am saying bad it means ver very bad .. there are so many things which we can not mention in the review.. overall very bad experience.. though it's been months since I dropped her from the school .. sorry for the late review now I am thinking I should have done that sooner . read more