My two children went to SJMS and our second child graduated this year. We miss them so much…read more If you are looking for a real Montessori experience, I highly recommend this school. All of the teachers (including assistant teachers and outdoor teacher) are trained with AMI (Association Montessori Internationale), which is hard to find. Teachers are supportive and caring. They offer parent workshops and provide handouts to families in order for us to understand Montessori and children's needs. I hope other families could experience what our children gained from SJMS. Thank you to all of the staff for taking great care of our children. We will never forget this experience.

Our daughter currently attends SJMS, and is thriving. We are so happy with the experience she is…read morehaving, and intend to send our twin sons there as well once they are old enough. We looked at many preschools, but none of them felt quite right until we toured SJMS. The staff is extremely conscientious, engaged, and dedicated to the children. While many schools claim to be Montessori, many don't actually adhere to the principles very closely. SJMS is a true Montessori school, taking the time to not only practice the Montessori method but also to educate parents about the method. The school is small, just two classrooms with two dedicated teachers in each classroom, so the student-teacher ratio is quite good. If you're looking for a Montessori school that prioritizes the experience of your child, look no further.

This place is a gem!! All the teachers (Ms. Louise, Ms. Ophelia and Ms. Kanta) are great and just…read moregenuinely wonderful. My eldest graduated preschool from here which definitely prepared her for kindergarten. They have a beautiful program - structured play, circle time, fine motor skills, arts and crafts, academics, practical life skills - everything is play driven and fun for kids. The teachers went above and beyond to accommodate my child's medical needs, and I can never thank them enough for all the support and love and care they have provided. Now my youngest attends here and she loves this place just as much. The owner Ms. Ritu knows the students and families. She is hands on and accommodating. I highly recommend this place. We love Park Ave!!

This place is fantastic and is definitely a great deal. The teachers (Mrs. Ophelia & Mrs. Kanta)…read moreare awesome! I found them through a mom's group because I heard they are affordable and they potty train your kids! We tried everything in the book and the advice from other parents but nothing worked. That is, nothing worked until a few weeks after attending this preschool. The rates differ for potty trained and not potty trained. As soon as my little one was consistent, they switched to the potty-trained rate. Thank you! They provide food and snacks (included in the price) and the school is opened as early as 7:30Am-5:30Pm. This was one of my favorite things about the school . We did the 8hr/day, 5d/wk option and it was amazing. My daughter was there for a year and we wish we could keep her there but she had to move on. My daughter learned a lot (zoo phonics, reading, writing, cutting, geography, biology, the planets, etc). My 4 year old surprised us with naming the continents and saying significant things about each continent. She recited the anatomy of an insect (including the thorax)! She told us about the flower's stamen, pollinators, chlorophyll, and photosynthesis! She's 4 years old! That's insane and we are super happy. You also get to keep a binder of your child's work and you can see the progression on top of the crafts and projects they send the kids home with. The holidays are festive too! She loved the school and didn't want to leave. The school provides a monthly newsletter, the curriculum for the month, and the lunch menu. As parents of a tough- minded child, the partnership we had with the teachers helped keep our little one's attitude on check at home. With that said, we gained friendships along the way. These people are caring and we always felt like our child was in good care under their supervision. We highly recommend them!

We have had a wonderful experience at Central Nursery School (CNS)! Our son started at 18 months…read moreafter previously attending a corporate daycare, and we much prefer the warm, personal, community feel here. Our son has truly blossomed, and we are constantly amazed by everything he has learned during his time at CNS. Ms. Nabanita has such a genuine passion for educating the kids, and Ms. Zandra does a wonderful job giving them individual, one-on-one attention. We also really appreciate the perfect balance of play, education, and structure, along with the help with potty training, snacks, and fun celebrations. Another thing we treasure about CNS is how the families and parents genuinely get to know one another. Our son has made friendships we hope will last a lifetime, and it's so special watching those relationships grow. We are also incredibly grateful for the affordability, especially with two children and the high cost of living in the area. CNS has been such a wonderful experience for our family, and we highly recommend it!

I want to provide a brief update since my initial review was 4+ years ago - and my son also…read moreattended Central for a few years. Central continues to be an amazing childcare/preschool option. Mrs. Nabanita creates a very nurturing/safe/productive environment and is one of the most caring individuals I have ever met. Mrs. Zandra is also still a teacher there - she is the best! If you are planning to enroll your little-one in preschool - Central is a great choice. Our kids loved it.

My daughter has been a part of this daycare family for 1 year - and I have found myself blessed…read moreeveryday that she is in the care if good people. 1. The school does not prevent parents from entering the campus whenever they want to. This builds trust that they arent hiding anything 2. They are flexible with my toddler's needs instead of just following a rulebook or schedule 3. My daughter struts around like she owns the place, that only happens when every person on the campus has worked to make the children feel at home. They also have occasional picnics and PTAs which I'm always looking forward too. Their weekly schedule helps me stay in the loop for what my daughter us learning as well. Just a well rounded, delightful experience as a parent of Laurel!

Our tour started at 3:30pm on Friday. Children were still playing and running around, but the…read moreteachers were already putting stuff away, vacuuming, and cleaning (instead of engaging with children). They put up chairs on the table as if they were done for the day, which children could knock over and get injured. Shouldn't the place be kept safe and enjoyable by children until they are picked up by their parents? 5 minutes into the tour, I saw a teacher spraying some sort of liquid everywhere (while children were still running around right around her), including a table where two children were still sitting at and eating their snack. I asked the director if that bottle is diluted bleach liquid, and she confirmed yes. I do want to emphasize that the teacher with the bleach bottle was spraying it so close to the bowls/plates the children were still eating from. Children could not only inhale bleach liquid if you spray that right around them, they could also ingest it if you are spraying it right around their bowls/plates. We ended the tour right there and walked out. My husband and I have been touring many daycares and preschools, and never felt the need to write a negative review on any of the places, including the ones we felt weren't up to our standards. However, for this place, as a mother, I felt responsible to write this as soon as I walked out the door as a warning to all parents who are currently sending (or thinking about sending) their children to this place. I want to ask the teachers and staff at this place. Would you spray bleach liquid right next to your own children while they are playing and eating?

I highly recommend Sunflowers Montessori pre-school! I tell everyone I know what a fantastic…read moreexperience we had at this school. Both my kids attended and loved their teachers, school, and the other kids. Not only did my kids learn so much, they had so much fun. They always wanted to stay at school later b/c they enjoyed it so much. As a parent knowing that your kids are in a safe, loving environment where they are learning, you couldn't ask for anything more. If we could have stayed at Sunflowers longer we would have! Both my kids entered kindergarten with a head start having learned so much of the kindergarten material already in pre-school. At Sunflowers they make learning fun and work with all the kids so everyone is comfortable.

post Preschool, the fast exponential growth between 3 1/2 to 5 3/4 years has been truly amazing…read morewith the Sunflowers family. i didn't grow up in preschool so i never knew how much necessary growth happens during this delicate daycare time. It is 100% relief to know that our experience with Sunflowers Montessori has built such a strong foundation in confidence and social adaptability. The love from staff and friendships my 5 year old has made here will continue to be his circle as we have learned so much about life together with each other, including pandemic life. we will always love our Sunflowers experience. Thank you all, truly! May the next generation of sunflower sprouts & parents also cherish their time. it's like a protected haven with splashes of real life, learned lessons, positive behavior, songs, dancing, art, science, math, reading, and above all --and the most important, playing!

This is a long long pending review for the school that both our kids attended, and as a result we…read morewere associated with Ms Priya and her schools for about 7 years (2017 through 2024). No praise is high for Ms Priya and for the institutions she has built; she is a woman of ethics, integrity, and above all a genuine love for kids, their education, and their growth; this affection and care cannot be faked, or we would have noticed it in our 7 years of having our kids be entrusted in her hands. She has always been very responsible, responsive and ever ready to ensure we (along with all the other parents) feel like their kids are safe, taken care of, learning and growing in this tender age. The San Jose location did have a bit of a churn with teachers a year or two ago and Ms Priya took actions and kept parents informed and updated on what she's doing and why. But beyond that, we have never had health, safety, care or growth concerns with either of our kids. To sum it up: we cannot recommend Ms Priya and her schools highly enough!

The best daycare we've found!…read more I can't say enough about the wonderful care and attention my child receives here. The team is super professional, loving, and always keeps a clean and safe environment. This is the second child I've brought to this daycare, and the experience has been just as amazing with both. My child arrives happy every morning and leaves with a smile at the end of the day, which says a lot to me. I love the variety of educational activities they offer and how they encourage learning and creativity. Plus, they're always willing to communicate with me about my child's progress or any important details. We feel so lucky to have found this place!

We loved Sunflowers! Our child attended for 2 years and they did a great job prepping her for TK…read more Can't say enough about Miss Chia, Miss Mei Ling, Miss Sara, Miss Martha and the rest of your staff! Take your child to Sunflowers!

Our daughter attended Sunflowers for 2.5 years and recently left for TK for the 2025-2026 school…read moreyear. We miss Sunflowers dearly. All staff members there have been amazing. My daughter still mentions she misses Ms Meiling all the time. The school is very organized and provides a good structure for little ones. The snacks/hot lunches offerings are nice. Since starting with Sunshine my daughter has: broaden her vocabulary, learned manners, knows how to write her name and simple words, broaden the food she's willing to eat, has better social skills, etc. If we had the money we probably would have preferred to keep her here instead of going to TK.

Do not listen to the bad reviews…read more This is by far the best daycare my child has ever been at. My child has learned so much through the care of Ms. Margaret and Ms. Teresa. My child loves going to school everyday. The teachers here are patient, exciting and really love their job. They treat your children as their own. I will be sad when my child has to go to public school year. I highly recommend this daycare.

My 2yo son started pre-school here around 2 months ago, and he loves going to school! He comes home…read morewith art work, is becoming more and more vocal, and is way more comfortable interacting with other kids and adults. Thank you Mrs Teresa, Ms Bobbie, Ms Priscilla, Ms Margaret, Ms Marcella for your great care and love for the kids at this school.

My 3-year-old son started Challenger Preschool with almost no English and significant separation…read moreanxiety. He is also a highly sensitive child, so I was honestly very worried. I had heard that Challenger was a very structured school, and I wasn't sure if he would be able to adjust. To my surprise, everything went much better than I ever expected. By his third day, he walked into school without crying and even took naps there. That was something I never imagined would happen so quickly. Over the past six weeks, he has come home happy every single day. He is always excited to show us the artwork, drawings, and classroom projects he made. It's obvious that he enjoys his time at school and feels proud of what he accomplishes. The biggest surprise has been his English. Before starting school, he couldn't speak any English at all. I wasn't expecting a three-year-old to make so much progress in such a short time, but now he comes home pointing out letters, telling me their sounds, and sharing words that start with different letters. Watching his excitement about learning has been incredible. I also want to mention that the teachers (Miss Sonali and Miss Hema) are much warmer and more caring than I had expected. Although Challenger has a reputation for being strict, our experience has been that the teachers are patient, gentle, and attentive to the children's emotions while still maintaining a well-structured classroom. On the days I picked him up early, I saw happy children engaged in activities, and the classroom had such a positive and joyful atmosphere. A special thank you to Miss Sonali and Miss Hema. Your kindness, patience, encouragement, and dedication helped my son feel safe, loved, and excited to learn. As first-time parents sending our child to an English-speaking preschool, we were naturally anxious, but you made this transition so much easier than we could have imagined. We are truly grateful to have had such a wonderful preschool experience. I would highly recommend Challenger to any family, especially those who are worried about sending a child who doesn't speak English. Children are often much more capable than we realize, especially when they have caring teachers like these.

The best decision we have made for our son's early education by enrolling him at Challenger…read morebareyessa for preschool. Ms Priti and Ms Prerna have been wonderful teachers to my son. In just a few months he has made such an amazing progress in phonic, reading, spelling and writing and most importantly he loves learning. He absolutely loves being in their class and has already decided that his little sister should have them as teacher as well :) thank you for making his preschool experience so special.

Choosing a school for your children is always nerve-wracking, but sending our two daughters to…read morePrimrose School of Willow Glen has been the best decision we've made. From day one, the staff and teachers have been incredibly warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in their growth. The Balanced Learning curriculum is fantastic--it strikes the perfect mix of structured academics and creative play. I'm constantly amazed by how much both of my girls are learning, from their social skills and independence to their early reading and math concepts. The facility is always clean, secure, and bright, which gives us total peace of mind. Communication from the administration is excellent, and we love getting the daily updates and photos. We couldn't ask for a more nurturing and enriching environment for our girls! Highly recommend!

Primrose School of Willow Glen has been an integral part of our family for the last two years. The…read moreteachers are amazing and form real bonds with our children. Watching our children run into the classroom in the morning, excited to see their friends and teachers, gives us peace of mind throughout the day. The support staff are the magic of Primrose, setting up events, preparing meals, and always supporting the classrooms. Primrose School of Willow Glen is the best program from 3 months through TK, check it out!