We have had an absolutely fantastic experience. Our child has been attending since they were [age],…read moreand the growth we've seen in their independence and socialization has been incredible. The staff is incredibly warm, communicative, and patient

We had a wonderful experience with this school. From the very beginning, the management and…read moreteachers made us feel welcome and supported. The entire team is professional, caring, and genuinely invested in the children's growth and well-being. The school organizes thoughtful, well-planned events throughout the year, and it's clear that a lot of care goes into creating a positive experience for both children and families. This was my daughter's very first school experience, and I was naturally nervous about the transition. Thanks to the warm, patient, and nurturing staff, her transition was smooth, comfortable, and welcoming. They helped her feel safe and confident from day one, which meant so much to our family. I truly appreciate the dedication of the entire team and highly recommend this school to any family looking for a caring, organized, and supportive environment for their child

Our 6 and 8 year old have attended this camp 2 years in a row now, and on the last day, my older…read moreone told Ms Sandra (without prompting), we're definitely signing up next year! Ms Sandra and her team put together an incredible, thoughtful, and fun curriculum. The staff genuinely loves engaging each kid and it's clear this is a labor of love for the whole team, down to the wonderfully crafted binder that goes home with each child at the end of the week, complete with pictures, worksheets, and art projects. What a gem to have in Castro Valley!

Our child had such an incredible experience at Sandra and team's STEM camp that we're already…read morelooking forward to next year. Every day's variety of activities kept my child engaged and looking forward to hanging with new friends. I felt comforted knowing my kiddo looked forward to the experience every day. We actually did two out of the two weeks they offer and plan on doing that again!

I've had such a great experience with this team. They love kids, provide a safe and great…read moreenvironment. My kid has thrived under their care. We were surprised how well my kid learned new things and picked up new concepts. In addition, the kids are all well behaved. They have a great mix of discipline and love. My kid became a much better listener through their care.

Village childcare is absolutely amazing! The staff literally care for your children as if they are…read moretheirs. My daughter attended Village childcare from 9 months until she was 2 years old. We only left because we moved out of state. Even when we come back and visit, they allow her to do drop ins! They supported me with everything! Teaching her academically, with potty training, manners, social emotional learning, fine motors skills etc! They say that it takes a "Village" to raise a child and they were exactly that for me and my daughter. Don't walk but RUN ‍ and sign your child up for a summer experience of a life time with folks who truly care about your child's well being

We've had a wonderful experience with the preschool program at Stratford, especially in Room 3. Ms…read more Sipra and Ms. Vaishali are incredibly caring, patient, and attentive teachers who create such a warm and nurturing environment for the kids. Our child has grown so much socially, emotionally, and academically since joining their class. The teachers do a great job balancing learning with fun activities, and it's clear they genuinely care about each child's development and happiness. Room 3 has been such a positive and enriching experience for our family, and we're truly grateful to Ms. Sipra and Ms. Vaishali for all their dedication and hard work!

Ms. Gopa and Ms. Sehr are incredibly kind, caring, and dedicated to the children; they consistently…read morego above and beyond to ensure our young ones feel supported. The monthly activities are thoughtfully planned, introducing children to diverse topics that foster language development and fine motor skills in a fun, safe, and engaging environment. Furthermore, Ms. Gopa and Ms. Sehr are meticulous in organizing cultural celebrations throughout the year, helping to instill meaningful values in the children. They are always prompt in communicating with parents and diligent in following through on any requests or concerns. Overall, Stratford provides a truly safe, secure, and nurturing environment, and we highly recommend it to any family seeking exceptional care for their children.

My son enjoyed the soccer camp! Coach Elissa was patient, friendly, and taught my son new soccer…read moreskills.

This is my sons first year playing soccer and he absolutely loves this sport. I have been looking…read morefor a development class for the longest and was referred to One Village sports by a friend whose daughter plays for the San Leandro league. I sent in a request for a free trial and heard back from Jen the same day. I decided to have my son go for the Wednesday class which is located at John Muir Middle School. Field area is very nice, no potholes and parking is good. I was very impressed with this class from the moment he started. Jen gave him a warm welcome and explained to him what to do since all the other kids already knew. He jumped right in and started with drills. She taught foot work, how to control the ball, defender drills and a scrimmage at the end. Equipment was neat, didn't appear overly used and she had very good control of the class of about 10-11 kids. I would definitely recommend these classes to any parent looking to develop their children's knowledge of the sport and ball handling skills. I signed my son up for the remainder of the season and will sign him up for summer session as well.

My daughter had her birthday party here with a small group of friends. They made a clay project of…read moreBluey. Each one had a blast and enjoyed their time in the studio. From start to finish, Emma was great with communication in planning. She texted over project options with paintings or clay art. My daughter chose clay and Emma sent over photos of sample projects she could choose from. My daughter asked to do a "Bluey" clay art project and I thought to ask even though I didn't see any samples in the studio. Emma asked for an image and within a few days they created one for the guests to replicate. That was appreciated as my daughter and her guests love Bluey and were so tickled to be able to make one. We did have a hiccup on the day of the party but Emma, her studio manager and staff were able to accommodate everything without batting an eyelash! I appreciated their flexibility and ability to pivot flawlessly. The staff were so helpful with setup and always making sure everyone had what they needed. They took care of cleaning up the space, and disposing of any party remnants for us at the end of the event. Our instructor was so friendly and talented. She went around to help any of the guests who needed assistance on their project. Emma was so friendly and thoughtful. She made sure there were personal touches and made sure each guest felt special. She checked on us frequently during the event as well. My daughter loved it and so did her friends. I wouldn't hesitate to hold another birthday party here again. Thank you to Emma, our instructor, the studio manager and the staff!!

What a wonderful enrichment program! The staff are friendly (thank you Ms. Lynette), educated in…read morethe various forms of art, and know how to encourage the children to give it their best effort. You'll be amazed what your little ones can produce given the right environment and coaching. They experience with various mediums including paintings, pencil sketches, and clay. Give the trial class a shot and see for yourself! Once you're engaged, you'll have the option of a 10 or 22 week program. They also have two different age groups for the classes (5-8 year olds and 8+ year olds). The classes are typically an hour and a half and parents are encouraged not to hover. Go home, take a walk, venture to the nearby mall and grab a cream roll from Balkh. The parking lot is plentiful so you should have no problem getting a spot. It might be tight and busy but the churn is quick. They also host birthday parties so if you're looking for a place to host clay art party for your child, see if they fit your plans! They have been around for many years but we just came across it recently. If your children has any interest in art (I'm sure they do!), please consider Green Forest!

So excited to find Mad Science did Birthday Parties! I sent my son there 20+ years ago for…read moreafterschool daycare and now my granddaughter will get to join in the fun for her 8th birthday party! Booking, paying, extra experiments all goes well! It's the night before the party and Cosmic Chris texts me at 10pm to go over details??? WHAT?!?! I'm in bed after 3 long days of cleaning and prepping for said party!! The texts got pretty ugly with Cosmic Chris dictating to me what time he'd be AT MY HOME instead of what time I paid him to show up. I'm beyond furious and now don't know if this company will even show up, what type of attitude I'll have to deal with or how my granddaughter will be treated. I've already reached out to the lady I booked with...so hoping this won't be an issue...but I'm just flabbergasted at how this even got here with Cosmic Chris!!!

I was very disappointed with our experience at this camp…read more My three children attended the program, but the way the behavior issues were handled was unfair and unprofessional. One of my children did have behavioral issues, but another child was specifically told by the teacher that he did not have any behavior problems that day. Despite that, he was still removed from the program simply because the staff could not determine who was responsible. Another child was reportedly just going to the restroom but was also included in the disciplinary action. I understand that camps need behavior policies, and I fully support holding children accountable for their own actions. However, punishing children who were not responsible is neither fair nor appropriate. I was also given inconsistent information regarding the refund policy. After the first day, when my children said they did not enjoy the camp, I asked about a refund and was told it was not possible. Later, I was informed that refunds could have been available during the first couple of days if we were dissatisfied. Instead of working with our family to address the situation fairly, all three children were dismissed from the camp and no refund was offered. I hope the camp improves its communication with parents and ensures that disciplinary decisions are based on the actions of each individual child rather than grouping siblings together.

My family members have been enrolled for the last year in choir , piano, and drums. All outstanding…read moreexperiences for children and adults. The train up to recitals and concerts is a great program that helps build up students' confidence. The current Holiday choir is another example of them programming into the community and bringing families closer together through music. Definitely recommend also for adults who lost their way on an instrument , great place to learn and pick it back up!

The best school in the area! My daughter has taken singing lessons here for quite a while, and…read moreshe's had the opportunity to perform at several festivals with the rock band... what an amazing way to grow in music!

5 stars for Kristy and H.A.R.D…read more 0 star for Mega Math. They are a scam. We signed up for the EV3 robotics with embedded programming camp this week, the instructor 's name is Megha Salpekar. She is unprofessional and no manner. The class was unstructured and was not teaching in a classroom setting. She just put the Lego and laptops on the floor so the kids will have to work independently. However, no scope of project or theme was given. It's all free build. My son has never taken any programming class so he doesn't know anything about it. So he keeps asking the teacher questions about how it works. After "too many" questions asked, she scream at him and told him to go back to his seat and do his own stuff. He got frustrated because the teacher was not helpful and not provide any guidance, so he play video games for 3 hours. He said the teacher said it's okay to play video games because it's summer time. After learning the situation on the first day, I talked to Kristy trying to find a solution and then I also went to talk to the teacher on the second day. She was showing me the program that they use on the laptop. After asked my second question trying to find out how the class was structured, she started to get mad and yell at me. She seems to get annoyed pretty easily and have no patience with kids or parents. She's already not teaching and when you ask "too many" question, she will yell at you. Please avoid at all times. Most of their classes in H.A.R.D were cancelled. Now I know why. So their class was just to provide the laptop, software and Legos. Then she gets angry if you ask question. For $330, why don't I just get the stuff at home and we can play it for longer than a month! We have spike prime at home and my son enjoys it too and do not need to get yelled at.

I have been hiking the East Avenue trail for fifty years. This morning I arrived at my rest stop,…read morewhich I call Indian rock, and I noticed some children from the summer camp painted their names on the rock. I am very dismayed because this specific rock formation is the best one on the trail. I hope the camp people stop having painting activities for the children outdoors because the picnic tables, the new bridge foundation and now "painted rock" look terrible.

Victoria and her crew are so great with the kids. Our kids had a blast and definitely hope to come…read moreback again. They also gained lots of confidence on the water and paddling skills. Thank you Victoria and team!

Working at Gaia Guides Kids Camp is hands down the best way to spend a summer! During the school…read moreyear, I teach art and yoga, so getting outside and exploring the Bay with a bunch of energetic, curious kids is such a refreshing change of pace. There's nothing like teaching them how to paddle or kayak and seeing their faces light up when they get the hang of it--or when they inevitably start a splash fight! This job is the perfect mix of fun, nature, and getting kids to unplug and just be kids. Whether we're paddling, playing games, or just soaking up the outdoors, it's so cool to watch them connect with the world around them and with each other. If you love working with kids and want to spend your summer outside (seriously, what's better than sunshine and water?), Gaia Guides is the place to be. Every day feels like an adventure, and I wouldn't trade it for anything!