The Learning Tree in Livermore is such a wonderful school! The teachers are caring, patient, and…read moretruly dedicated to the children's growth and happiness. They create a warm, welcoming environment where kids feel safe and excited to learn every day. I've seen so much growth and confidence in my 3-year-old daughter since starting here. A huge plus for us has been the onsite enrichment programs, like soccer and Spanish class, which means we don't have to spend our evenings driving around town for extra activities. Also, the live camera access is a much appreciated added bonus that our last daycare didn't have.

As a former parent of a child who was enrolled at this school, I wanted to write my review based on…read morefacts and what I observed at the school during that time. There were good things about this school but over the last several months, something at the school has changed. These are my views and based on knowledgeable firsthand facts. Lack of Proper Oversight - The school has been hit by licensing several times over the last 6 months (details and sign up of alerts can be found here https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/013421352). The staff will constantly turn their backs, be on their phone, stand in areas that block views, and leave children unattended constantly. For example, I picked up my son in late March (5ish) and the number of kids was 18 for one teacher, all different ages playing outside on the playground. Also, I dropped off my son last week (8:20 am), and noticed the number of kids was 30+ but only two teachers were outside (Ratio is supposed to be 12-1). I have noticed a constant repetitive pattern, and it looks like other parents have communicated these same issues to licensing. Lack of Proper Teaching - During afternoon nap time, I signed my son up for additional academic learning programs that were offered. This program, Early Explorers, was designed to provide additional education to kids that were dropping their naps. It wasn't a free choice and required parents to pay extra. Over the last six months, the program went from fun academic learning to additional free play outside. During their free play outside, nothing academic or educational was provided, it was only more play outside on the playground. When questioned about why I was paying for a program that was advertised as additional learning opportunities, an excuse about lunch breaks was communicated to me. Lack of Proper Intervention / Regulation - During my time there, multiple reports were communicated to me about my son's incidents. During these incidents it was made clear that teachers were not properly trained in the right child development techniques and were constantly intervening when situations escalated to the highest levels. For example, my son had several incident reports for physical violence, when questioned about the lead up to the situation, it was clear that my son communicated he needed another child to respect his space. The teacher watched my son communicate multiple times that my son needed space, intervening after things escalated physically between the two children. During another incident, I questioned the teacher asking things like "can you tell me more about when and how you stepped in?" or "Can you provide me with facts leading up to the situation?", which caused teachers to not provide adequate details about the situation. Lack of Communication to parents by the Owner and Leadership - A situation came up last year where parents were passing around a picture of my son being restrained by a teacher. That picture was provided to me six months later when another parent asked about the situation, thinking I knew about it. Nothing was communicated to me by leadership or the owner until I comforted them about it. When asked why this wasn't brought to my attention, the excuse "an internal investigation happened" was used. Then questioned again on why I wasn't made aware of this, the comments "well the child's parents were notified", I was the parent of the child, and it was clear Leadership was trying to keep it from us.

Our oldest little girl joined LPS in April of 2017. Teacher Robyn was her teacher at the time and…read morenoticed the change in our daughter. Robyn helped us potty train her easily and it's been such a loving nurturing environment. LPS staff has been our second family. The teachers are the reason why we chose to bring her here. Teacher Serena deserves a special acknowledgement as she navigated online distance learning in 2020. It was a tough year when she started kindergarten but LPS did an amazing job providing a nurturing and navigating through all the complexities due to COVID. I can't thank them all enough for everything they've done. We also have two little girls both in LPS in teach Sara's class and with Teacher Kathy and Becky! Our girls LOVE LPS. The staff has been there for 20+ years and even teacher Evelyn who retired comes back every now and then to help out when needed. She does this because she loves the kiddos. Robyn is now the Director which is fantastic she's been a teacher for many years and has always communicated effortlessly. Our kids love all the teachers but they absolutely adore teacher Stacey. They talk about her all the time and even ask for play dates and sleepovers with her, that's awesome!!! We are so happy with this preschool and blessed to call it our kiddos second home/family

Before deciding where my two young kids were going to attend preschool, I toured a few places in…read moreLivermore deciding Livermore Playschool was the right fit for them and our family. The preschool has flexible hours and works with parents to accommodate their schedules. The staff and teachers are experienced, friendly, and supportive. The school and parent board works hard to plan fun, family-friendly activities- like movie nights, carnivals, and class plays. Through the pandemic the preschool has taken precautions to keep our kids and families safe; their communication and transparency has been greatly appreciated. My favorite part about my experience with LPS has been the friendships I've made with the other parents and the life-long friendships my kids will have. Oh, and the art projects the kids bring home are amazing!!

I can't say enough great things about Lily of the Valley! From the moment we walked in, we were…read morewarmly welcomed by the friendliest staff you could hope for. Everyone here goes above and beyond to make both parents and children feel completely comfortable and at home. The facility is spotless and clearly well cared for, which gave me immediate peace of mind. You can tell they take a lot of pride in creating a safe, nurturing environment. One of the things I appreciate most is the open-door policy -- being able to drop in at any time is such a comfort as a parent. It shows how confident they are in the quality of care they provide. Lily of the Valley is more than just a daycare -- it feels like a second home for our family. Highly recommended to any parent looking for trustworthy, compassionate, and professional childcare!

My experience with the school overall was wonderful. The teachers and staff were caring,…read moresupportive, and created a positive environment for families and children. I truly appreciated the community and the experience my family had there. However, as I was leaving, I overheard the director, Bertha Tatitague, make comments that I felt were racial and inappropriate. It was very disappointing after having such a positive experience otherwise. I hope the school addresses this situation and has a serious conversation with her about professionalism, respect, and conduct toward all families. Everyone deserves to feel welcomed and respected.

I am a former VMS student from way before they built this campus. From before the middle school was…read morea single room behind the Livermore Valley Tennis Club. I wanted to say that I attribute much of my present success to the advanced education I received at this school. They really encourage children to learn at their own rate, accommodating those who learn faster and those who need extra help. Beth Marshall was my teacher for most of my years here, and I know she no longer works there, but I hope they still teach in that style. The way they let the parents and children set the child's own standards for grading, and have the child assemble their own portfolio and present is unique (as far as I know). We kids felt like we had some say in how we were being taught and had more interest in school than I think any kids in public school had. By the time I entered high school at Amador, the only classes that compared at all in quality were the honors and AP classes. Besides the outstanding education I received, I fondly remember the field trips, holidays, PE classes, electives (enrichment), meditation, etc. It was a very stimulating environment and I'm glad I got to experience it. I am giving 4 stars because I don't know if what I experienced as a child is still the norm for VMS now. For any who care to know, I am now pursuing my PhD in Molecular Bio at UCSD. How much is nature vs. nurture, and how much VMS contributed to the "nurture" aspect, I don't...but looking on Facebook at my VMS classmates, I can say that all of them seem to be thriving as well. Really though, it may be because all of their parents are brilliant and therefore have lucrative careers that allow for them to send their children to schools like this. I don't know. PS-The teachers here (at least the ones I had) really care about the kids. I have seen and corresponded with some recently and was very touched to be so remembered. Thanks, VMS!

My kids went here in their early years. Super dooper…read moreexpensive, and not quality education. The teachers are not even up to standard CA.

All 3 of my kids have attended Fountainhead Montessori at one time or another. Although, some of…read morethe staff has changed throughout the years (since we first came in 2007), the quality of care has never wavered. Overall, I've been very pleased with how understanding and caring the teachers are (especially Ms. Uzma in the Toddler/Prep class). My child has been having some trouble adjusting to preschool, and the staff is experienced and have been extremely patient with her. When there have been issues, they are brought to my attention right away and resolved. In the past, I've toured several preschools in town but wouldn't trust my kiddos at any of the other schools. I particularly like that they follow the Montessori method of education closely (not all Montessori schools do) and also the new security protocol they have in place really gives me peace of mind. When I drop off my child, I feel she is safe, secure and in good hands. Great value (you are not billed for days that class is unavailable) and wonderful staff in a nurturing, kind environment is the reason why we come to Fountainhead Montessori.

My son has been attending Fountainhead Montessori Livermore since he was 18 months old, and we've…read morehad a wonderful experience. The entire staff -- Ms. Uzma, Ms. Divya, Ms. Erica, Ms. Stephanie, Ms. Bhagya, Ms. Doris, and others -- are incredibly caring and attentive towards the children. He's been thriving and always looks forward to going to school each day. We've seen tremendous growth in him, both socially and academically. The facility is always clean, safe, and provides a nurturing and engaging environment for the children. A heartfelt thank you to the amazing staff at FMS Livermore for all that you do in caring for and shaping our children.

As a first-time mom, the thought of sending my son to daycare was honestly nerve-racking. My son…read morehad never been away from me before, so we decided to try Primrose Livermore's Discovery Days--and the experience completely exceeded my expectations. On his first Discovery Day, my son cried almost the entire time because it was his first real separation from mom. But the teachers were incredibly patient, gentle, and loving. They held him, comforted him, and truly cared for him throughout the day. What meant the most to me was how often they updated me--sending pictures and notes through the ProCare app so I knew exactly how he was doing. Being able to see that he was safe and in caring hands helped ease my anxiety tremendously. Since he had such a tough first day, we decided to bring him back for a second Discovery Day to see if he was more ready. This time, everything changed. When my son saw Miss Anna and Miss Sandra, he recognized them and calmed down after few minutes and enjoyed his lunch and snacks. He looked so much more comfortable and ended up having an amazing time! I received tons of photos again, and I could tell from the updates that he was playing, smiling, and really enjoying himself. When I picked him up, he seemed genuinely happy--loving his teachers and even interacting with friends. I left feeling so relieved and confident that he might actually be ready for daycare. Before all this, I had spoken with Adrian, the Director, because I had a lot of questions and concerns as a new mom. She was incredibly understanding and patient, answering every single question with transparency and warmth. After meeting her and seeing how she ran the school, I felt reassured and gained a sense of trust that I didn't have before. Overall, Primrose Livermore made what could've been an emotional and stressful transition into something positive and encouraging. The staff truly cares, the communication is excellent, and the environment just feels safe and nurturing. We're now planning to send our son to Primrose San Ramon once it opens, since it's closer to home--and I'm truly hoping it will be just as wonderful as the Livermore location. If it's anything like our experience here, I know our son will be in great hands.

Our 18-month-old daughter started at Primrose School of Livermore a month ago, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with our decision! From day one, the teachers--Ms. Sandra, Ms. Anna, and Ms. Kiara--have been incredibly caring, attentive, and nurturing. It's clear that they genuinely love what they do, and we feel so comfortable knowing our little one is in such good hands. She has already learned so much in just a few weeks, and we can see how much she enjoys her time there. The structured yet fun environment keeps her engaged, and the communication from the staff has been excellent. The updates throughout the day give us peace of mind, and it's wonderful to see her happy and thriving. If you're looking for a daycare where your child will be loved, supported, and encouraged to grow, I highly recommend Primrose! A huge thank you to Ms. Sandra, Ms. Anna, and Ms. Kiara for making this transition so smooth for our family.

We love Holy Cross Lutheran School! Both of our kids attended preschool here in a variety of…read moreclasses. All teachers have been wonderful, kind, and understanding. They've made great friends and learned a lot. My son was very prepared to start TK, and I'm sure my daughter will be too. It's a great community and a perfect start to classroom learning and social development. Thank you, HCLS!

Our daughter has been going here and loves it! It has a real personal touch with room parties and…read morespecial seasonal/holiday art projects, which I've learned not all preschools do, and the kids love it. The director is super on top of things and they went out of their way to accommodate us and the special scheduling we needed. Thank you!

Bright Minds is a breath of fresh air. After a pretty horrible experience at another local…read morepreschool, our family decided to give Bright Minds Academy a try. We have been so pleased since our child began attending Bright Minds. The staff is warm, caring, and kind. A huge shout to Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Edith-our child raves about them and it is evident that they care about our child's wellbeing. Our child enjoys going to school, learns so much, and has made such great connections with the staff and other students. To me, this is so meaningful as we want our child to love learning! Our child is happy and actually wants to go to school. The facility itself is clean, the toys are thoughtfully selected and rotated, the director and owner are kind/caring, there is open and honest communication from staff/teachers/owners/director. They even hold parent/teacher conferences to showcase what our child was working on, areas of growth, and progress. Specifically highlighting our child's strengths in the process. They have had concerts and halloween events which are extremely well thought out and executed, leaving an impression on children and families alike. There is structure and routine in our childs day. Our child knows what to expect and what times things are going to happen. Our child (as do many preschoolers) really thrives with this routine and structure in place. The class and environment are not hectic or chaotic, the staff has great classroom management. Our family went through some very challenging times and Bright Minds showed up ten fold for our family. Check-ins, asking if we needed anything, and accommodating anything that we needed. For this alone, our family will always be grateful for the staff, owner, and directors at Bright Minds. Anyone can become an educator, but being genuine, compassionate, and caring, during the hardest times really does showcase the nature of the staff here. Huge shout out to Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Eunhee, Ms. Lauren and even the other teachers such as Ms. Stephanie who have shown how much they care. I too work in education, and finding genuine educators like those here at Bright Minds is not easy. As other reviews state, we too wish Bright Minds would expand to elementary school :) If you are looking for a fabulous preschool, that is clean, well managed, with staff/teachers/owners/directors that go the extra mile, look no further. Seriously!

My daughter started in this school July of 2023 and graduated TK this year. She stayed through the…read moresummer class 2025 as well. This has been the best investment I made for my daughter. The teachers are the kindest and most loving to the kids. She grew up here. She started talking in full sentences because of BM. She improved all around because of BM. Here she learned more about being a kind and loving kid. Always there to help just like her teachers! I can't find all the great words I want to say as it's making me speechless. To parents that are inquiring or looking for preschool/TK. Here is the best place to put your kid in! You will not regret it. I recommend Bright Minds Academy 100%. Thank you for all that you've done for my daughter, for us. Keep shining BM!