This school is definitely the best school you can have for your kids. I have never felt such warmth and welcoming. Both of my kids went here from 2.5 to 5 yo. They were well-prepared for kindergarten. Both started reading at 3 years old. The teachers are great. The kids love them and we love them too. If you want an environment that your kids can learn and grow, this is it. The only thing they don't offer that most daycare do is lunch. I mean they have choicelunch which you can pay extra for but my daughter prefers homelunch. They do provide 2 snacks a day. I highly recommend this school! read more

We cannot say enough about Stratford MH and how much our family appreciates being in such a wonderful environment for our son. Our son started Pre-School 3 years ago, and I am so thankful for the experience he had beginning with Ms. Karina & Ms. Chitvan. Our son just started Kindergarten and we are so happy to see him growing in just the last few weeks with Mrs. Bora & Mrs. Sinha. He is learning so much and enjoying his teachers and classroom experience. I look forward to see how much more he grows with this school year! We recommend Stratford Morgan Hill for their care, attention to detail and support they give to their students and families. We appreciate all the teachers, staff on campus. read more

We have such a wonderful experience with Ms. Allison and Ms. Farin! My son absolutely loves going to school every day, and that says so much about the care and environment they create in the classroom. He comes home happy, excited to share what he's learned, and he is growing both academically and socially under their guidance. The teachers do an amazing job of making learning fun for the kids. We feel very lucky to have Ms. Allison and Ms. Farin as his teachers, and I couldn't recommend them more highly! read more

My son just started preschool and is absolutely loving it. His teacher Ms Farin is the most kind and thoughtful teacher and he absolutely adores her. Ms Farin even noticed when my son had a haircut and went to school on Monday and that says a lot about how much attention she gives to every child. Both Ms Farin and Ms Allison go above and beyond for the kids and my son looks forward to going to his school on Mondays. read more

Exceptional STEAM Education and Phenomenal Teachers at Stratford Morgan Hill! Stratford School in Morgan Hill is truly an exceptional educational environment, and we couldn't be happier with our experience! The STEAM-based curriculum is outstanding; it's clear that it's designed to spark genuine curiosity and foster critical thinking, even at the Preschool level. My son is consistently engaged in exciting, hands-on activities that cover Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in a fun and accessible way. What makes this school truly five-star, however, are the incredible educators. A special shout-out must go to Ms. Katia and Ms. Destiny, his Preschool teachers. They are a phenomenal team--incredibly warm, patient, and engaging. They've created a classroom that feels both nurturing and stimulating, where every child is seen and encouraged to explore. Since starting in their class, my son has grown immensely, both socially and academically. Their dedication and passion for teaching are evident every single day. If you are looking for a school that seamlessly blends a strong, modern curriculum with teachers who genuinely care, look no further than Stratford School, and specifically the Preschool class led by Ms. Katia and Ms. Destiny! read more

Ms. Katia and Ms. Destiny are the most incredible preschool teachers! My son started preschool for the first time year and was having a hard time saying goodbye. Both of these amazing teachers did the best job showing him around and comforting him during this transition. Now he can't wait to go to school and runs right to his teachers! So incredibly lucky to have these two. They care personally and truly create a bond with their students. read more

We absolutely LOVE this school! Our daughter is 3 years old and is in the preschool program. The teachers are caring and attentive. The administrative staff are observant and very personable. My husband usually does drop off and grandma does pick up, but the staff still recognize who I am even though I'm rarely on campus. We love the balance of academics and social aspect of the curriculum. We're so thankful and appreciative of this school! We highly recommend this school! read more

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You can be rest assured that MH Stratford school is dear to my heart. The staff is like a family to us. They are warm and loving. My 3 kids have been going there since preschool. My oldest is in 5th grade now. They all love going to school and would prefer it than being at home. Can you believe that? That is just the cherry on top. I am blown away by how much they are learning. My TK'er can write and read? What? yeah get ready to get your socks blown away :-) read more

Ms Katia and Ms Destiny have been the best teachers for my daughter. The first week when I went to pick up my daughter she didn't want to come home. It's such a good feeling leaving your child with people they love and we trust. She is learning so quickly and is excited to go to school everyday. Can't say enough good things about the two of them! read more

We absolutely love Stratford! Ms. Katia and Ms. Destiny are wonderful teachers who ensure we are informed of what our children are doing and they have the utmost patience. We are confident that our children will be ready for the next level and enjoy their learning experience. We would highly recommend! read more

Our family has been with Stratford for the past 3 years (preschool- TK) and we love the staff, teachers and school. Our daughter has thrived here with the excellent teachers and programs. Ms. Allie, Ms. Farin, Ms. Fery, and Ms. Lisa have all been wonderful along with the amazing music, science and spanish teachers. We can't recommend this school enough to friends in Morgan Hill. read more

My daughter just started preschool at Stratford school in Morgan Hill this year and even in such a short time I have seen so much growth in her. Her teachers, Ms. Chitvan and Ms. Julie, are amazing and care so much for their students. I look forward to see what this school year brings! Highly recommend! read more

First thing I saw when I came in to review this school is the review of a person who attended an open house and left speculations based on what she thought this 'small' school could or could not do. Well, as Stratford Morgan Hill parents for the last three years my wife and I have put our money where our mouths are and realized the small and limited setting for this campus is precisely what makes the difference in this Stratford. My son attended Stratford for preschool and pre-k and is now well making his way through kindergarten, and his little sister will be going to the same school starting August. The small student-to-teacher ratio ensures every child gets the attendtion they deserve. Every teacher and staff member who has interacted with us in the school, particularly, Ms. Sidebotham, Ms. Violet, Ms. Andrea, Mr. Ralph, Ms. Fery, Ms. Vanessa, Ms. V, Ms. Patricia, Ms. Annie (too many more names to count and thank), etc. has been an integral part of our son's life so far, and of ours as well, to a great extent. School can be scary to kids as they get started and the folks here know how to make it a welcome sanctuary for the little ones as they start their journeys out to the real world. There is clear rigor in academics, particularly starting with kinder, but the aim of the school is to foster well-rounded development in STEAM. Their curriculum may appear daunting to some families. It honesly did to us as well, but our son is now learning and thriving at school without any signs of looking miserable. This stands testament to fun being possible with a rigorous curriculum. read more

With all of my heart, I thank Stratford for the excellence and love they delivered to our children. Our two boys went through Pre-school, Pre-K and Kindergarten and we are moving to another town. The way that they individually show love and care, the many art projects and academic progress they brought home... deserves ALL the applause. Don't get me started on their music program. My son who just finished Pre-K couldn't even sit still for 5 minutes to do a worksheet. He went through the summer Kinder Prep program and is able to write SENTENCES. He's now confident and comes home to mandate himself to do "homework" while pulling pages out of our workbook and showing off his new skills. My other son going into 1st grade gained a ton of confidence in one year as well. Thank you Ms. Vanessa, Ms. Fery, Ms. Gaby, Ms. Terrazas, Ms. Lisa, Mr. Monet, Mr. Ralph, Ms. Violet, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Patricia, Ms. Annie, the amazing TAs/Extended Care Staff. If there were any village I'd sign up to raise up my children, you'd be the A-TEAM. read more

My daughter attended Stratford for preschool and Pre-kindergarten, as well as a summer camp. She also attended a Kindergarten Prep summer program the summer prior to entering kindergarten. We can't say enough positive things about them. The staff is absolutely phenomenal. The efforts they put into creating and delivering the curriculum for the children was above and beyond our expectations. There's a great balance of education, fun and structure allowing every kid to thrive at each academic level. Every teacher we had at each stage was very warm and welcoming, my daughter was always excited to go to school and you could see and feel how much the teachers and staff cared for their students. Ms. Vanessa, Ms. Ferry and Ms. Patricia are all fantastic teachers and each one helped make my daughters early years of education memorable and created a strong foundation for her to start kindergarten. They made a long lasting impact, we can't thank them enough and highly recommend Stratford's Morgan Hill campus. read more

This is my daughter's first year at Stratford in the PreK program with Miss Vanessa and Miss Katia and we've been so happy with our experience. My daughter has multiple severe food allergies, and both teachers have been so communicative with me about them. I can leave her there and know that she is safe. They are always planning in advance to include her in classroom celebrations and to make sure she can take part. This is above and beyond my expectations and it really makes my daughter feel special. My daughter has grown both socially and academically this year, and I feel confident she will be prepared for Kinder this fall. She comes home daily and tells me all about the fun projects she works on with her friends. Music time and Spanish are her some of her favorite parts of the day as well. I'm thankful to have found Stratford and highly recommend the preschool program. read more

I highly recommended Stratford Morgan Hill. I have been working at Stratford Schools for more than five years; many schools have faced the challenge of distance learning. Stratford Morgan Hill has a very talented team that makes that the impossible be possible. We have a "Professional Curriculum Team," working very hard with all the staff and teachers giving us the guide to continue providing high standards education during this challenger's time. As a teacher, I learned many different technologies and strategies to make my classes more exciting and productive. I have the support and communication that I need, and for this reason, my students are learning and are happy, even under this difficult quarantine. Teaching my classes using zoom, google class, and other technologies are possible with our students' love of learning. The directors on this campus are outstanding! They have an environment of love and caring for all the teachers and students. Thank you so much, Mrs. Sidebotham and Mrs. Seryani, for your hard work!. All the parents who want an excellent school for his/her child can choose Stratford Morgan Hill and be sure that your child will be happy and will get the exceptional academic achievement that you want. Usually, parents write reviews. As a Spanish Teacher, I am taking the time to write one because I believe that Stratford Morgan Hill is an amazing school, and every child that is part of this campus is very fortunate to be surrounded by a fantastic team. If you decide to enroll your child at Morgan Hill campus, I can tell you honestly that you are making one of the best decisions for his/her future. Dalhi Sanko Spanish Teacher K-5 read more

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We've had such a positive experience with Stratford School. We had Ms. Vanessa & Ms. Katia and they both truly adore the children. There are always important over arching themes that tie in all the creative and fun projects for the kids. One recent example is using St. Patrick's day to build a leprechaun trap from recycled material which incorporates environmental sciences and physics. I could keep going but they're enthusiasm for the kids and consistent structure the school brings has made this a great experience for our son for both Preschool and this year in Pre-k. read more

I can't say praise this school and it's teachers enough! Originally, I had planned to send my daughter to a public elementary school, down the street from my home. Since her birthday is in September, right after the cutoff date, and I felt she was ready for kindergarten, I asked whether after the start of the school year she could be assessed and move from TK to K. The public school leaders mentioned that often times the reverse is true and kindergarteners are demoted to TK. They also mentioned it was best not to push a child. This was definitely not the answer I was seeking nor did I mention pushing her beyond her abilities. This began my pursuit to find a better school to enrich my daughter's young mind. After touring at Stratford school I knew immediately I had found the right place. My daughter fit right into her class. The curriculum is amazing, while to me it seems advanced, my daughter enjoys learning and keeps up with the pace. In a short time reading has clicked, her penmanship improves daily and she has fun learning math. She comes home singing songs about loving school, gets along with all her classmates and loves all the teachers. I love how the children learn art, music, Spanish, etc in a fun stress free environment! Mrs S and her entire staff are amazing under her leadership. Please don't think twice about taking your child here, I promise you won't regret the decision! read more

Transferring our son to Stratford has been one of the best things we've done for him. Although he's only in Kindergarten, he was already hating going to school...literally fighting it kicking and screaming each morning. Now, he LOVES going to school and is the first one ready each day. The smaller class sizes and teacher:student ratio are exactly what he needed. read more

When I enrolled my child at Stratford I was convinced they would be getting an extraordinary education. What I did not know is that I would get one too. Since this school year started I have attended two free classes led by Stratford's principal, Melissa Sidebotham. So far I have learned how to parent through homework battles and what type of screen time rules I want for my household. I am delighted to be a part of a community where everyone is invited to learn and grow together! read more

We are nearly through our 4th year at Stratford (our daughter is currently in First Grade) and couldn't be happier with the quality of the education as well as the family atmosphere of this sweet, little school. The staff is excellent across the board. Highly recommended. read more

I am extremely satisfied with my choice of transferring my daughter to Stratford. They offer a widely balanced curriculum in a positive environment. The principal, vice-principal, office manager and security guard always greet you with a smile and make everyone feel so welcome. My daughter has an amazing teacher and is truly thriving at Stratford. We couldn't be happier with the school. read more

Outstanding school! The teachers and school staff really care about the students academic achievement , personal growth and safety! My son have been attending Morgan Hill campus since preschool and currently in 4th grade. read more

Stratford - MH has been a fabulous school for our 4 yr. old son who transitioned from an all-Spanish immersion school. The teachers are warm and caring, and the staff are always happy, smiling, and cheerful. It allows my wife and I with the peace of mind to trust our son is in the best care and learning environment possible. We are truly fortunate to have found Stratford based on several recommendations. The location is close enough in proximity to our home, and the drop off and pick up is efficient and safe. All the school functions are well organized and the staff is fully invested to assure all the children are comfortable and not overwhelmed at any point. read more

My daughter is on her last year (5th Grade) with this campus. She has been attending Stratford Morgan Hill since she was in Pre-K. The experience has been wonderful and I have been impressed with its many offers; academically, the arts, socially, pillars, and education as a whole child. The staff has become a part of our family and I can't thank them enough of how understanding and supportive they have been with life's many changes in the past 6 years. Mrs. Damato (the Principal) is approachable and hands on. She is often seen at every event the school and involved with the children's activities. She knows each child by name and makes it a habit to identify each child with its parents. When there is a problem, her approach has been in the best interest of the children. For example, my child was sick and out of school for almost 2 weeks in kindergarten and 1st grade. She made it possible for my child not to fall behind by working with me and the teachers. Mrs. Damato is solution oriented and not passive person. Mrs. Rush (Admin) has been a breath of fresh air who greets me with smiles and friendliness. Regardless of how busy she was, she made me feel like I was the only person she was addressing. She is very organized and effective. Homework pick-up (when my child was absent), lunch drop off (when I had an impossible morning) , medical and dental appointments, has been easy and accessible because of Mrs Rush promptness and skills. She responds quickly to emails and phone calls. I have had the best experiences with the teachers. At 4, my daughter was clingy and Miss Mimi helped me every morning by distracting her so I could sneak off easily. Miss Mimi was kind and compassionate and my daughter stills love her. They learned how to write, read, recognize numbers and add, Science, Music, and Spanish. It was in a personal and fun environment. My daughter also learned to interact positively with other students. Her kinder teachers, (Miss Erin and Miss Castro) were patient and understanding. They often worked with me and made me feel at ease when my child was absent. The education seemed advance but their approach were hands-on in a fun environment. This class introduced reciting a poem weekly so the child is comfortable with public speaking. They had a separate computer, music, Spanish, and P.E. teachers. They learned how to navigate and introduced coding in computers. P.E. was twice a week learning several types of sports. Spanish class is done in school only by utilizing computers and object identifications. They can write Spanish simple sentences by 1st grade.They sang in music class and performed 2x/year. These classes are up to 5th grade with each year getting more complex. Miss Hughes in 1st grade was very approachable and seemed happy all the time. She was an outstanding teacher who was able to reach my daughter in ways I could not. For example, my daughter was drawing atoms and electrons properly on her own time. I asked the teacher about it and she said they were learning electricity and static. 2nd Grade was Mrs. Terrazza and she was extremely patient. She introduced science with a lot of hands-on activities. My daughter's reading skills got pretty advanced with Mrs. Terrazza. I could not believe that my daughter wanted a thick book for at-home reading (Riordan series). 3rd Grade was a lot of independence. Her teacher worked with us in teaching responsibility with consequences. Mrs Crowder's approach was making mistakes was a learning experience. In the 4th Grade, Mrs Lilley, taught the kids poetry writing and entered the class in a poetry contest. I was completely amazed the poetry my daughter wrote. To this day, I am unsure how Mrs. Lilley did it. My daughter became more independent with school work and time management. Mrs. Lilleys approach was to make sure that the kids understood what they were learning. We had a teacher change in the early school year of 5th Grade. However, Mrs. Damato called each parent individually to let us know. I appreciated that a lot. We miss Mrs. Muchamuel and her teaching methods but the transition to Miss Badgley has been comfortable. Mrs. Badgley introduced ClassDojo where she posts classroom activities. In less than a week, she informed me that my daughter was a visual learner. I have been fortunate that my daughter have had a wonderful experience in an advanced curriculum. Her homework has been minimal and most of the learning is in the classroom. Each teacher understood the students' developmental growth and cognitive abilities and reached the student in the best approach. My daughter gives them hugs and exchange kind words when she sees her past teachers in the hallway. This tells me that she developed a positive relationship with them. I was a helicopter mom and by the middle of kinder, I relaxed because I felt my daughter was in good hands. She formed special bonds with friends and they look out for each other. read more

This is such an amazing school with incredible staff! Mrs. Cheryl is a wonderful principal and my kids have had such incredible teachers and a truly outstanding educational experience so far! This year in particular, it has been a blessing working with my kids' outstanding teachers: Ms. Gabby, Ms. Erin & Mrs. Terrazas...thank you all for your continued excellence in guiding our children to continue to thrive and truly love going to school! I would recommend Stratford to anyone with young children Morgan Hill! Thank you all! read more

My son started in preschool at stratford Morgan Hill. These 2 years has been really amazing. He has surprised us many times by speaking about phases of the moon and solar system and what not. They cover a variety of subjects in school as early as pre school and pre k. Now my son has started reading a little bit and he is only 4. We can't thank Ms Gaby and Ms Elyssia enough for all the hard work they do in taking care of our son. It is not just academics, they make school exciting. He loves his teachers and is always excited to go to school. The school has an amazing music teacher and Spanish too. And an overall nice environment and we have felt very safe and satisfied to have chosen Stratford as our kid's school. read more

We enrolled our son at stratford three years ago. He loves it. His recent test scores show that is English comprehension is two levels higher. We love that he's learning HTML in the fifth grade. read more

It was such a nice Halloween event! All the kids were dressed up and sang in front of the parents. Love the music and all the songs. The little party after that was also cute and full of joy. Thank you for all the hard work, and love! read more

This campus is amazing and has it all...from the academic rigor and strong curriculum, facility, security, teachers/staff to all the programs and events! The staff is absolutely wonderful, personable and responsive. We have a shared value system - partnership of working together in the interest of the child. As a result, our child has excelled with each year's higher learning curve and has continually applied himself to align with these values...we do our part, they do theirs and it works; with mutual respect and accountability. We wish this campus carried on into middle school - we absolutely love it here but most importantly, our son loves it here. He goes to school happily and comes home happy. A big shout out to its entire team - Thank You & keep up the great work! T.P. read more

My son has been going to Stratford since Pre school and is in kindergarten now. We love Stratford. Love the caring and nurturing environment, pretty campus, most important committed to high learning standards. Principal Miss Sidebotham is very approachable, I have attended 3 classes which Miss Sidebotham or Stratford offered - learned about homework battles, screen time. We love small class room size and feel safe to send our son there. Love the commendable leadership. Andrea (admin) is best and always smiling. My son loves all his teachers. Staff really works hard with kids and parents and makes it easy for us working parents. In addition to studies, there are other school events like Fall fest, Halloween, Winter program, diversity program. I think kids should be all rounder so these extra events help to build kids confidence as well. Overall we love Stratford ! Thanks to all the staff at Stratford. read more

We enrolled my daughter in the Stratford Morgan Hill summer program and she had a wonderful time. My daughter attends another school during the regular school year but we still felt welcome at Stratford. Thanks for providing a safe, structured summer program for students in the Morgan Hill area! read more

Ms Casillas and Ms Lisa have been remarkable teachers for my child in pre-K this year. I feel she is 100% ready to start kindergarten and I have seen such a huge development not only in her social skills but her academic skills in terms of reading and writing. They have the perfect balance of nurturing and caring for children at this age as well as challenging their growth. We will miss them so much next year. read more

Mrs Hughes, Mrs. B, Mrs. Morales, The principal Damato, the vice principal Violet and Mrs. Rush are so wonderful. We love Stratford Morgan Hill. read more

When we moved from San Jose to Morgan Hill in 2013, our son had to go to a daycare in the area because we were new and he was not potty trained. He went to this daycare for 7months and I was less than impressed with the quality of academic contents of the preschool class. I looked on greatschools.org and Stratford was the only 5star rated school in the area. I scheduled a tour and as soon as I got to the school and met Cheryl (Principal), Andrea (Office Administrator) and the preschool teachers then (Ms Violet and Ms Elysia) I fell in love. The class looked so organised and the curriculum seemed fun yet relevant. We enrolled our son and by the end of the first week, I kid you not he was reciting pledge of allegiance casually on his own. He completed preschool and pre-k and at the end of pre-k he was reading mostly independently. With the hope of saving money, we thought we were fortunate that our son got into one of the top rated public school in Morgan Hill so we went ahead and pulled him out of Stratford at Kindergarten and enrolled him at the public school. I volunteered several times in the classroom and realised the content of the curriculum was way behind that of Stratford and our son looked so bored in class because he had learnt all that was been taught. We re-evaluated our priorities and our family's finances and decided to re-enroll our son back at Stratford after 6weeks into the academic year. The principal (Cheryl) and Kindergarten teacher (Ms Primeau) were so supportive in helping him get up to speed and catch up to his peers. We love Stratford so much that we decided to enroll our daughter for summer camp this year. She was meant to continue on into preschool for the current academic year but it was with a sad and heavy heart our family left Stratford because we moved out of state. Now in first grade in a different state, my son's teacher told me last week he is reading at 4th grade level!!!! Common, I knew the boy loves to read but I didn't realise he was that advanced!!!!! I am so thankful to the entire team of staffs at Stratford School Morgan Hill for the strong foundation, safe, fun and nurturing environment you create for children. If you're reading this review and you're contemplating if the tuition is worth it, I guarantee you it is money well spent and worth every penny because the gift of education is the best gift ever! If we move back to Morgan Hill, we will be sure to return to Stratford School! read more

My grandson absolutely loves Stratford! He has been there for the past four years and we extremely happy with his progress. Not only academically but also socially. The staff and administration are wonderful and go above and beyond for their students and families. read more

Stratford Morgan Hill is an Educational Oasis! Our son is in First Grade there, and this year at Stratford has absolutely saved his education. Last year he was in public school where he was under-challenged and under-supervised with predictably poor results. (And that other school is considered one of Morgan Hill's best publc schools!) Stratford's principal, Mrs. Damoto, is amazing. She leads by example with firm, but palpably caring, discipline. She is warm and accessible to all the children, yet keeps her expectations for them high. The children respond well and the results are superb! She is also wonderful at communicating with the parents. I always feel like our son and our family are important to her! My son's teacher, Mrs. Delucca is also first rate. She has captivated my son's imagination and has him looking forward to school each day. He even tries extra hard to do his homework well so that she will be proud of him. In parent-teacher conferences she always has good suggestions and helpful feedback. I can hardly believe how much he has learned in her class! All in all, I've been thrilled with our experience at Statford, and I highly recommend it! read more

When we began looking at schools for our first child, we were concerned that a private school environment would be too high pressure and lack balance between academics, arts, and creative play. After meeting with the staff at Stratford, we enrolled our daughter in Kindergarten. We have since enrolled our son as well, and couldn't be more pleased. The quality of education is top notch. We continue to be amazed at how both of our kids have progressed in math, reading, science, music, computers and art. Our children love going to school and enjoy all of their subjects. Class sizes are small, the campus is beautiful and safe, and the before and aftercare programs are outstanding. An unexpected but very pleasant surprise we've found with our Stratford school is the sense of collaboration and communication with teachers and staff. They are very open and responsive to feedback and very willing to do what makes sense for our children, the school and the community. Above all that, we've found a great sense of community with our Stratford school. Parents are encouraged to participate often, we've made many new friends, and we've found this participation has made the experience that much more enjoyable. We are very pleased with our Stratford experience and highly recommend this school. read more

We moved to San Martin in September and were looking for a school that had the type of structure our 4 year old needed. A friend of ours suggested Stratford , as his children had both gone there. When we visited and observed the classes we were absolutely blown away by the curriculum and how the teachers interacted with the students. Our son came with us and he jumped right in with the other students. Since he has started this year in pre-k he has grown so much academically as well as socially! I've never been to a school where the teachers, staff and security guard make it a point to know all of the children by name. We just love his teachers and the special care and attention the staff and principal, Mrs. Damato take to make sure all of the children's needs are met. This is a place where the staff truly love what they -are doing and it shows in our children. I couldn't have asked for a better school! read more