This is my daughter third year attending this Chinese school and she loves it! So far she is…read morelearning Cantonese, which is hard to find in the Bay Area. They will start to add in Mandarine at a later grade level. All the teachers so far have been great finding kid appropriate method to teach them Chinese, which is really hard for the elementary aged. The school also have so many fun activities to get the kids excited for the school.

Excellent Chinese school in the bay area…read more My son was attending school in Hong Kong in his early age, during the time, his teachers were mostly using Cantonese and English, and of course, his classmates were speaking Cantonese too. When we relocated to the bay area, we found a problem that he started NOT using Cantonese to talk to us and so does talking to his little brother. My wife and I think it's critical to keep his mother language, which is Cantonese, in both verbal communications and writing skills. We start looking for a good Chinese school, which is teaching Chinese using Cantonese and Traditional Chinese characters, for my sons to learn Chinese. And then realized finding such school is extremely difficult! Most Chinese schools are teaching mandarine and simplified Chinese characters; I don't against using it, but as a Hongkonger, we grew up using Cantonese and Traditional Chinese, we can better teach our kids using the same language, and we think Cantonese and Traditional Chinese are harder to learn, kids can always be able to learn the mandarine and simplified Chinese when they grown up, provided that they have a good foundation of Chinese culture and understanding of Chinese. as a result, we go to this school, west valley Chinese school. The class schedule is every Friday night, 2hr each, we can still have Sat to do something else, it's a good fit for us. The most important part is the teaching programme, which can continue his Chinese education without much difficulties on starting, which make everything easier for parents to send their kids to school. My son had been there for two years, we are really enjoying the learning environments, making friends who're speaking the same language with us, and a lot of activities that can enhance the ability of my son (and us) to use Chinese. I am really glad that the teachers there are very professional and teaching with heart; As an example, my son was having a read-a-loud competition, and the teacher were using her spare time to do extra training with him, for two months before the class; We are talking to the teacher almost everytime after class, learnt the difficulties of teaching kids the Chinese in the US, and got a lot of advice from the teacher on how can we do better, and also share the techniques to communicate with kids. Just like normal daytime school. I will send my 2nd kid to the school for sure. I hope my kids can be attending the school till grade-12, making friends there and having fun. So far from the two years school life, I would say it's promising ;).

Messy management. Placement and enroll decision need to made before first day of school. My kid get…read moreenrolled in June but kicked out on the second day of school for the so called language level mismatch. If you think this is common sense, skip this school since they obviously do not follow that. I locked a position for my kid 2 months before new term start. By then, the principle declined my request to have a placement test for the kid saying no teachers available for the test. One the first day of school, my kid get placement testing and is arranged to a class and started her first day. On the second day of school, I got email from Teacher liu that they can not enroll my kids due to the mandarin level misfit and their arrangement on first day is invalid. Now my family is in a dilemma to find an after school in 24 hours( 9 fruits opens 2 days later than other after schools thus lots after schools are full since new term started 3 days already). Also, it is really hard for me to explain to my girl why you got dis enrolled after one day of class when you did nothing wrong. Hope this does not happen to you and your kids!

My daughter attended Nine Fruits after school Chinese program for 6 years, from kindergarten…read morethrough 5th grade. We were filled with bittersweet emotions at the memorable virtual graduation ceremony tonight; happy for all she's accomplished with the support of the great teachers & principal, but sad that she's graduating and won't be able to attend anymore.  We so appreciated the school that she continued classes virtually after we moved to the east coast. Nine Fruits offers both Simplified and Traditional programs. My daughter was in the Traditional program, which had fewer students. The teachers, principal, and staff are dedicated, and strict but caring. They set high expectations for the kids and they achieve them. I credit them with instilling a lot of discipline in my kid. She reached an advanced level of Chinese fluency where she corrects my pronunciation sometimes and can read/write every day life things pretty well! Besides the core language classes, the program includes English/Math workbook time, culture/cooking/crafts/stories, and character building class. They also offered electives you can sign up for taught on campus: art (by principal Liu), Mad Science, abacus, musical instruments, MPM Math, etc.   Nine Fruits is a very safe and well-run program, with nice and clean facilities.   They were a life saver for working parents.  They help arrange drivers to pick kids up from school to Nine Fruits.  During all school holidays, they would offer extended care.  The drive through pickup system was so efficient and easy.  This has been a challenging year for everyone with COVID, but they were on top of things and transitioned well early on to a virtual program. In summary, I'm eternally grateful to Nine Fruits for a wonderful, supportive program where my kid learned so much, and that made life so easy for parents.  We will really miss it.

One Stop Learning Center is definitely a hidden treasure in the Bay area. All the staff from the…read moredirector to the teachers are so low-key that not many parents know about this place. My friend and I toured the campus together and we both fell in love with the school right away. The courtyard is very beautiful and relaxing. I appreciate that the school offers a balanced curriculum and that kids get to learn and play in both the spacious indoor classrooms and beautifully-landscaped outdoor campus, all while being themselves. The teachers are loving and caring. My son has been going there for over six months now and he is always so happy and looking forward to spending his afternoon there.

One stop learning center is the best kept secret in Cupertino! They have an amazing playground for…read morekids with lots of extracurricular programs like Chinese (traditional too!), ping pong, math, 3D printing, etc. Their tuition rates are very fair. The owner is there the whole day to make sure all the kids are well taken care of. Highly recommended after school!

With so many preschools in the area touting bilingual (Mandarin/English) education, Enlighten is…read moretruly a gem. The two teachers have been teaching this school since the very beginning and they have a great dynamic in the classroom. One teacher speaks only mandarin while the other speaks only English to the kids. We had heard great reviews from this school from friends, but it wasn't until we had our child here that we found out the benefits of a small school! The teachers get to know the students very well and can identify individual strengths and weaknesses. Then they are able to customize the program to fit each child. For example, my child's verbal skills are strong and is able to converse in both English and Mandarin. So they started working on recognizing simple Chinese characters already! They make the lesson fun with pictures so that she is engaged and is interested in learning. So far, we've seen our child improve in both languages. It may not seem like 3 hour a day is enough for many activities, but during our parent-teacher conference, we realized that the day is actually filled with many purposeful games and lessons. Originally, we were not sure about a home-based preschool because of lack of facilities. But what we've discovered is that the most important thing for a great program is the teachers! Without great teachers, who cares if there is a brand new playground or new classroom. I'm very happy that we chose Enlighten!

This school is truly unique gem among the clutter of 'Mandarin immersion' programs. It is run by…read moretwo very loving and caring teachers who know their way around early childhood education. Both my kids attended for 2 years, both kids came out fluent in Mandarin, well socialized and with strong academic skills. The school is not fancy and initially feels a bit too home-based, but in hindsight, that was the ideal setting for both our kids. It still felt like a school, but it felt like home too. I could not be happier or more grateful for the experiences we had there. I almost want to have another kid just to go thru this propgram again as a parent...ok, maybe I should not get THAT carried away, but this is a wonderful program. You need to put your name on their waitlist as soon as your kid is born to get into the school. Also, please note there is no sibling priority there so plan ahead and well.

Both our kids went to LACS, and I highly recommend it to anyone else looking for a Mandarin…read moreimmersion program. Zhuang Laoshi has been there for years, and she is an incredibly thoughtful educator who is wonderful with kids. To this day, my older daughter still tells me she misses Zhuag Laoshi. Our younger daughter had Zhang Laoshi, who was the most kind, warm, and nurturing teacher who really helped her feel comfortable during the preschool transition. LACS plans thoughtful and creative projects, and they really help children grow independently. They foster an environment where young children can build their social skills, which was a priority for us. Another bonus is the extra-curricular activities that happen at the school, so you don't have to drive them somewhere on other days (ballet, drumming, music, etc). They also love English lessons with Miss Eleanor. The rest of the leadership are responsive and caring, and I appreciate the daily updates on how they ate/slept. It's a smaller community, so the teachers and staff really get to know the families well. It's also convenient because they run the afterschool Chinese program at the LASD schools, as well as the vacation/summer camps, so when students graduate from the preschool, they still have opportunities to interact with their old teachers. We are so happy to have LACS in our community.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Zhang Laoshi and Zhuang Laoshi. From the very beginning,…read moreit has been clear how much care, patience, and dedication they bring to the classroom every day. They create such a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. What really stands out is how thoughtfully Zhang Laoshi and Zhuang Laoshi support each child's development. They balance learning with play beautifully, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence. My child often comes home talking about the fun activities, songs, and stories from class, and it's clear that Zhang Laoshi makes learning joyful and engaging for the children. Zhuang Laoshi and Zhang Laoshi also communicate very well with parents, sharing helpful updates and insights about how the children are growing socially, emotionally, and academically. It's reassuring to know that our child is in the hands of teachers who truly care about their well-being and development. We feel incredibly fortunate that our child is in a classroom led by Zhang Laoshi and Zhuang Laoshi. Great preschool teachers make a lifelong difference, and they are truly special educators who help children build confidence and a love of learning from the very start.

Our daughter graduated from Growing Tree this summer and we will dearly miss the teachers and staff…read morewho have nurtured her for the past 3 yrs. From the moment you step through the doors, you feel the warmth and genuine care. This is more than a school, it is a community where friends recommend friends, parents send siblings, and kids return to say hi. Ms. Cindy, the director, sets the culture of caring and action - keeping track of everything that's going on, knows every student, parent, and grandparent. Ms. Ching-wen, the admin, is incredibly responsible and on top of things, and always kind and supportive to parents. The teachers and staff are dedicated and caring - they encourage kids to develop good habits and become more independent, structure classrooms to optimize learning, and closely monitor playground dynamics. My daughter graduated from all 4 classrooms and loved all her teachers, growing especially close to her Room 3 teachers this past year. One of the nice things is there is a sense of continuity even as the kids move classrooms since the teachers are still around and say hi and hug the kids, which is heart-warming. The breadth and depth of information the kids learn is impressive. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that much of what is taught in Growing Tree is covered in public kindergarten. One of things I really liked was that while Growing Tree is academic, it is also fun and well-rounded. There were many times I wished I could go. Every holiday is celebrated with great fanfare, there are themed weeks where kids dress up and bring books/toys from home, community speakers like local law enforcement & firefighters (yes they bring the truck), cooking activities, lots of crafts, and bounce houses & popsicles in the summer. The parents are also very involved and giving - relationships with other parents form quickly if you socialize. Growing Tree also has class events / performances where you may be coincidentally seated next to your child's friends' parents. Looking back at old photos, I appreciate all the ways they are so thoughtful. They frequently share photos and videos of school events and pictures of your child so you are up-to-date on what's going on. I also really appreciate how the communication was always open between parents and teachers / staff. If you have a question or concern, you can just ask at the next drop-off / pick-up, email, or call - they are quick to respond in all channels. Teachers / staff will pro-actively let you know if anything comes up. It's kind of amazing with so many kids but they really do know what's going on with every child every day. Wanted to shoutout all of the wonderful teachers and staff that make Growing Tree what it is. There are so many people and we will miss seeing you every day. Thank you for all your hard-work and genuine love for the kids. You have been a safe space for us to entrust our daughter and know she is happy and well-cared-for. Highly recommend anyone searching for a preschool to tour this Growing Tree (Prospect intersection location).

Ms Cindy and the growing tree staff have taken care of our daughter for over three years. We…read morestarted in room 1 when she was just 2 years old and now she's graduated into Kindergarten. She's grown tremendously in that time not only in a bilingual Chinese and English education but also in art, science, and dance. We love the supplemental electives they provide, and the attention to each child that they provide (the parent teacher conferences are tailored to each child). We felt like we knew exactly where our daughter stood in terms of development and she's well prepared for kindergarten (one of the reasons why we kept her at growing tree instead of going to TK). There is also a wonderful close knit parent community at Growing Tree and everyone really fosters the community spirit instead of just focusing on academics and performance. It makes it an enjoyable all around experience for parents and teachers and we keep in touch with many of my daughters friends and other parents.

I enrolled my son after not being able to enroll him in one of the local in person Korean schools…read morein the area. I wasn't sure how he would do with online group classes but he's been doing great, improving a lot and most importantly, looks forward to class each week. Teacher Mihea makes it fun and age appropriate and keeps them engaged during their lesson. We initially considered Attie as a temporary solution until we could enroll in the local school, but it has become the perfect solution for our family.

Teachers are very wonderful. My children have improved Korean a lot after they took classes.read more

We rarely write reviews, but this school truly deserves one…read more Before coming here, our son attended another English preschool and had a very difficult experience. He was unhappy, didn't enjoy going to school, and eventually told us he didn't want to go to any school anymore--especially not an English-speaking school. A friend recommended this preschool, so we decided to give it a try. After just one trial day, he came home and told me: "Mom, I want to go back to that school. I really like it there." That was the first time in a long time we had heard him say something positive about school. Because of how much he liked it, we decided to transfer him here. I was initially a little concerned because it is a bilingual Chinese-English preschool. We had previously tried another bilingual program where English exposure was quite limited, and I worried his English development might slow down. Fortunately, that was not the case at all. The English teachers speak excellent English, and the children receive plenty of English exposure throughout the day. Over time, we saw his English improve significantly while he also continued developing his Chinese. These days, he will sometimes speak English to us at home without being prompted. What impressed us even more was how the teachers handled his separation anxiety. When he first started, drop-offs were difficult. There were many mornings when we had to hold him, comfort him, and help him through the transition. The teachers were incredibly patient and caring. They took the time to understand him, help him make friends, and gradually build his confidence. Little by little, things changed. One day, after he had been at the school for a while, he told me: "Mom, I want to be the first one at school." As a parent, that moment meant everything. Today, he happily goes to school, has close friends, enjoys learning, and talks positively about his teachers and classmates. There are also many practical things we appreciate as parents: - The school app provides daily photos and videos, which gives us peace of mind and helps us stay connected to his day. - Tuition is reasonable compared with many other preschools in the area, and lunch and two snacks are included. - They offer summer camp, backup care, and after-school options, which are incredibly helpful for working parents. - The school closes less often than many other programs, making childcare planning much easier. When the school was scheduled to close for Juneteenth, they listened to parent feedback and arranged affordable backup care for families who needed it. - The outdoor playground is large, and there is also a spacious indoor activity area for rainy or very hot days. - The school often goes above and beyond in thoughtful ways. For example, they purchased a Monterey Bay Aquarium membership that families can use for free, encouraging parents to take their children out to explore and learn during school breaks. They also provide things like printed graduation photos and keepsakes at no extra cost. These may seem like small details, but together they show how much thought the school puts into supporting not only the children, but also their families. Looking back, enrolling our son here was one of the best decisions we made during his preschool years. Most importantly, this school helped transform a child who didn't want to go to school into a child who genuinely loves going to school. For that, we will always be grateful.

We couldn't be happier with our decision of sending our first to to the wonderland school. She…read morecould barely talk when started attending, and we worried a lot if she would adjust well since she hadn't really been with people outside our immediate family. The teachers have been very nice in making the transition smooth, to the extent that my daughter often wouldn't want to leave when we pick her up at the end of the schools. The teachers do a good job keeping the parents informed and posted about our dear children. There are fun events every now and then, and my daughter has picked up counting, singing and even poetry in the short span of a few months since she joined. She also made friends and it's always amazing how kids grow and start having social interactions. Big thanks to teachers at wonderland again, and I would recommend this school to any parent.