We have been with Golden Bridges for four years and our daughter is currently entering second…read moregrade. To say we have been delighted with the teachers, curriculum and staff would be an understatement, the preschool in his Waldorf, certified and almost all teachers have received Waldorf training, which is exactly what we were looking for. They also presented a strong social justice ethos in which everyone seem to engage with in one way or another. We went to the open houses of all Waldorf and Waldorf inspired schools in San Francisco and Marin and ultimately chose Golden Bridges not only for their amazing program, but also because all of the parents with which we interacted were the kind of people we like to hang out with. We also love the fact that their pricing was lower than many private schools and that they offered tuition assistance as much as they can to those in need. There are also plenty of opportunities to engage in helping other families, as well as the school, and we have found a strong sense of community Helping one another in so many ways. This new school season has been even more exciting as the growth of the school has greatly expanded! The school has an amazing farm in San Francisco, which is my favorite part and I think my child's too. Planting, harvesting, taking care of the chickens; taking care of the Earth is definitely deep rooted in GBS. We have awesome parties and workday spread out throughout the year and we even do extra volunteering because we love it so much. The school is also right next to McLaren Park and one day a week my child gets to hike through the park while stopping and engaging in learning. During the pandemic for two years, it was basically a forest school which was the most incredible thing I could've wished for. The overall nurturing vibe of the school is incredible and community and care is definitely felt at every turn. I could not recommend this school more if I tried and I am truly jealous yet joyful how much my child loves school!

We have been at Golden Bridges school for going on 4 years now and we absolutely love it! We knew…read morethat we wanted an outdoor and play based education for our kiddos entry into school, and GBS is just that- every week there is one day in McLaren park, one day at the school Farm (Hawk Creek Farm), and then only three days "inside". But even the inside days have plenty of outdoor playtime and the classrooms themselves are like enchanted forests. I also love how easy it is to communicate with the teachers and admin- I feel like we are all a team working in tandem to raise our kiddos in community. We are also so excited and proud to be part of a school that is making anti-bias an active and critical part of the everyday curriculum. If you are looking for a school for your kiddo you should check them out! They host all Sorts of tours and info sessions throughout the year to make it really easy to learn more.

I was not treated well in my visit to this site. Look elsewhere if you want your kids to have an…read moreactual education that will allow them to succeed in life.

I rate this a one star bc people get bullied at lot here the teachers are terrible the cheer staff…read moreare very rude and disrespectful the basketball team is disrespectful so I don't think that u should allow your child to go here

We enrolled our son at Primeros Pasos and it was his first daycare/preschool experience. We (okay,…read moreI) was really nervous about finding the right place, but after just a short time, it felt like we had been with them for so much longer than we actually had. And it's because of the incredible warmth of this community. The maestras create such a welcoming and nurturing space! They strike a wonderful balance: a thoughtful, engaging curriculum that fosters real development, paired with heart-centered care. In particular, it has been absolutely incredible to watch his Spanish flourish while seeing his English expand in parallel. Watching him grow and learn has been such a joy. We are so grateful for everything they have done. If you are looking for a nurturing, high-quality environment for your little one, we can't recommend Primeros Pasos highly enough!

Primeros Pasos took us in the middle of the school year when we were trying to manage a childcare…read moresituation between our three year old and her new sister. We toured a bunch of schools, but ended up at PP mostly because they had the right vibe. They didn't force-feed us educational materials, although it's clear they put effort into them. They didn't have any draconian policies, although they did have thoughtful consideration for virtually everything that *could* go wrong (sickness, absence, accidents, etc). At the end of the day we loved the school because it was one of the only ones where all of the children spoke Spanish to each other while playing. After we joined we realized how much care and effort the teachers put into all of the students. Our daughter was visibly happy going to school every day, had inside jokes with the teachers and other kids, and came home with elaborately braided hair. There's no greater gift than knowing you're sending your child somewhere that provides them with so much love. I'd recommend PP to anyone looking for early education for their kids, and they'll learn to speak excellent Spanish to boot.

Our son is about to graduate after almost 3 years at Little Tree. We loved our experience,…read moreespecially the teachers. There was no teacher turnover which is amazing as the teachers really get to know your child with all their quirks and can help through whatever you are working on with your child. They were especially patient and helpful with potty training! There is strong parent community with a monthly pizza get together at the park and an active WhatsApp group. What I especially love about Little Tree is that the kids that go here are so sweet and kind, and I think the school really helps with that through their focus on interpersonal relationships and social skills. My son was accepted to all the private schools we applied to as he was well prepared for this next stage of his education.

We are so lucky to have Little Tree as our neighborhood preschool. With so much uncertainty in our…read moreworld today, it's comforting to know our little one is in caring hands with the Little Tree staff. Our child is entering his second year here and it's almost the same team as when he started a year ago. This says a lot about how they work together as one cohesive unit with shared values and a consistent approach to early childhood development. After checking out a few in home daycare options and other neighborhood preschools, the warmth here is palpable and genuine. They are always intentional and almost giddy w new activities and fun projects to do w the kids that center around monthly units of study. This is not your "bring home a cutesy piece of art for your parents to hang on the fridge" place. Instead they let them explore colors and textures, and you can see the progress in your child's dexterity as they progress from gross to finer motor skills. I mean, my kid is still very much in the gross motor skills realm and that's fine by us. :) They also take grand summer bus trips (ex: to the Ferry Building or the Salesforce gondola ride) and a weekly trip to the local park. The attention to a play based philosophy and to fostering positive social interaction is evident in our kid's language skills. Our child will readily tell us what did or did not happen each day and how happy he feels when he's at school. He tells us that bees love pollen and that this was something new to him. He regularly tells us when he needs more room or when he is not ready to end his play at home as well . We feel comfortable sharing feedback and finding common ground in our communication with the staff and appreciate the evident love and joy they have for our kid and all kids in the program. They make a point of allowing time to chat about his day at pickup which is rare in most settings where the evening pickup rush can be hard to even say a quick greeting. They recognize how important the line of communication is w parents and always have examples of what he did at school. Lastly, I would say they will meet you where your child is in their development and support you with your parenting decisions whether with regards to potty training, food, or sleep. This level of partnership is unmatched and only possible because they are in tune w our child and with the range of where kids are on the journey. We love sending him to Little Tree. It's safe, loving, enriching, and incredible. As you consider where you'd like to send your child, we highly recommend this neighborhood school. The cost is absolutely reasonable and you don't have to do an hour of commuting just to find the elusive perfect place. It's where it should be: down the street within walking distance of home.

Can't say enough great things about Family Connections Portola location. They have such a wide…read morearray of programs and services for literally EVERYONE in the family- baby, toddler, kids, parents, even grandparents and Nannie's! Not to mention prenatal groups for expecting mamas! Plus, the staff are all so kind and caring! You can see they truly love what they do! Highly recommend this place if you're looking to socialize your little ones, in need of some parenting groups, or even a high quality preschool. Every aspect of programming is implemented so thoughtfully for all a families needs. They have everything a family may need. Also- not just for families in this area but all those near by!

Family Connections has been an important part of our family, and pivotal in helping us with access…read moreto quality programs and events for our two young children. All of the staff is so kind and caring, and they really make you feel at ease if you are nervous about leaving your tiny one for the first time. As your child grows, they grow with you! There are programs for all ages, from playgroups to elementary school and everything in between. We have used many of their different programs, classes, and family events over the years. We love Family Connections and would recommend them to any family that is looking for quality care, affordable prices, and folks doing great work for the community.

Brilliant Kids School the best! My only wish is that Ms. Barbara could teach my kids until they…read morereach college. Haha! Only joking, but one can dream. When we were first touring preschools, I was looking for a couple things: - Cantonese immersion - Assisted with potty training - Provided meals - Respectful environment We toured many places, and knew right away that this would be the one when we met Ms. Barbara, Joe, and Serena. First of all, in setting up the initial meeting, they were very responsive. Second of all, Ms. Barbara was very excited to explain everything about the program, from the daily schedule, to mealtimes, to how she supports the kids' emotional development. She even gave us details like how they chose the flooring and furniture. I could tell right away that she was very invested in the students and the school. Finally, the best part was how well they interacted with my kids. Even from the first meeting, they were very caring and patient. For their day-to-day curriculum, they have a great schedule with outdoor time, art projects, schoolwork, and exercise. They also garden, go to the playground, and make food. My kids taught me how to make spam musubi and ants on a log after they learned from school! They also do naptime - Ms. Barbara can get my kids to nap regularly, much better than I can. For mealtimes, I don't have to worry about anything. They provide 3 delicious home-cooked, balanced meals with variety of vegetables, grains, and meat. They also taught my kids how to eat independently. Ms. Barbara sends us pictures and videos every day, so we get to see what the kids are up to. In the beginning, we were anxious because our kids had never been outside of our care before. But the messages calmed our worries; we could see them having fun doing so many different activities. I just checked my WhatsApp -- Ms. Barbara has sent me 4,293 pictures and videos of my kids over the past 2 years! Over the past 2 years, my son has flourished at Brilliant Kids. - On the language learning, he started out knowing almost no Cantonese. Now he holds full conversations in Cantonese, jabbering on with his grandparents and even random people like his haircutter. He even got 95/100 on the SFUSD language test! I attribute that all to Brilliant Kids, because it's truly an immersion school. Even the students speak to each other in Chinese during playtime. - On the academic side, he started off not knowing how to hold a pencil. Now he can write all his letters and numbers, and he's even starting to read and spell some simple words. They also learn Chinese characters. Brilliant Kids prepared him very well for kindergarten. - Most importantly, on the social development side, he has matured so much. Of course some of it is developmental, but most of it is due to his teachers. My son has some VERY challenging behaviors with huge outbursts, and we were very worried about him. Ms. Barbara and the teachers were patient yet firm with him and taught him many techniques to calm down. He can recite it now: "breathe deep, count to 10, think about something happy." At home, he is better at sharing, helping out, and letting go of things that used to bother him. One time, he started to get angry, but he paused and started breathing in and out. I was so impressed! We will always be grateful for the teachers who lovingly worked with him even through his crazy explosions. In addition, Ms. Barbara goes above and beyond to show care for the children and families: - During Halloween, she organized a family field trip to pumpkin patch, and gave us pumpkin, goodie bags, and yummy food - During Christmas, the kids performed songs and got visit from Santa. She also sends home gifts for the family (for example, canvas print of our family from the pumpkin patch) - During birthdays, she makes the kids feel very special. She has them do a birthday project, buys cake for the kids, and has everybody sing a song. She also sends the kids home with a special gift and balloon! One unfortunate thing is that my daughter got sick on the day of her birthday celebration, so she couldn't go to school. Ms. Barbara offered to deliver the cake and gift to us so my daughter wouldn't miss out! - For graduation, the kids practice for months on their songs and speech. The result was so amazing and adorable. She also gives each graduate a graduation gift, framed picture, graduation certificate, and big photo album filled with their pictures from Brilliant Kids. This preschool photo album is now my son's favorite book to "read" at bedtime. Another good sign is that I notice many current students are younger siblings of previous students. Families come back and stay at Brilliant Kids for many years. We are lucky to have a younger daughter, so we get to stay at Brilliant Kids for a couple more years too! My kids love their teachers and friends at Brilliant Kids. I am thankful that they had such a great start to their education.

This is the first school that my first child has attended since she was 3 years old. Can't say…read moreenough great things about everything here. Brilliant kids school is an amazing school. The facility is clean and well organized. My experience with Barbara was wonderful. She is very kind and thoughtful. My daughter cried on the very first days and after a week, she was so excited to go to the class. I couldn't be happier to know that my daughter has many great memories here. She was graduated on this June and is now attending kindergarten. She keeps saying that she misses Barbara and her friends at Brilliant Kids Childcare and that she wants to come visit her teacher. Barbara is the best teacher ever.

Words cannot express how much my family appreciates Rachel and T&T Childcare. From the moment we…read morefirst visited T&T, we knew this was the best daycare for our daughter. Over the past 4 years, we have sent both of our children to T&T and we are incredibly grateful for all they have learned and experienced at T&T Childcare. T&T is clean, well organized, and full of thoughtful and engaging toys. Rachel has a great routine for the kids and helps them learn to take turns, share, and practice personal hygiene. We loved the healthy, home cooked meals she provided each day. Rachel truly cares for all the children at her daycare. She does not simply take care of them during the day; she teaches them and helps raise them. She provided a strong foundation for kids to transition to PreK/TK or kindergarten. Both of my children made close friends at T&T and I think this speaks to the loving and supportive environment that Rachel creates. We will be forever thankful for Rachel and T&T Childcare.

We feel so incredibly grateful to have had Rachel caring for our daughter from the time she was…read morejust 1 year old until she turned 3. Watching our little girl grow, thrive, and flourish during those years has been such a gift, and Rachel has been a huge part of that journey. Our daughter was always so happy to be with her, which gave us such comfort as first-time parents learning our way through everything. Rachel not only cared for our child with so much love, patience, and joy, but she also supported us as new parents--offering reassurance, encouragement, and guidance along the way. Knowing our daughter was safe, loved, and truly seen made all the difference. We couldn't have asked for a better person to be there during such an important stage of our daughter's life. Rachel has left a lasting impact on our family, and we will always be so thankful for the care and kindness she has given us.