Growing Tree has become such a special place for our family. When my youngest brother first…read morestarted, they were pretty shy and took some time to warm up to new people and environments. Over time, we started noticing little changes at home..they were talking more about their friends, singing songs they learned at school, and getting excited in the morning when we said it was time to go to school. Our family loves all the different activities. There always seems to be something going on, whether its,art, music, dancing, learning Chinese, celebrating holidays, or one of their special school events that had parent involvement. I watched my youngest brother become so much more independent and confident since starting here. Seeing how happy my brother is when it's time for school and not wanting to leave when we pick him up makes us really thankful for the teachers and all the memories our family has made here.

Worst potential school. Weird? Not really. I made an appointment and they confirmed it. I showed up…read moreand no one let me in. I called and no one returned my call. I emailed and asked what happened. No one ever wrote back. Absolutely a no go and terrible thing to do. I get mistakes or accidents happen but get back to people.

When I was picking up my daughter, I saw there a lot of problems in the school . The after school…read moreteachers are very rude and yell the kids . All the teacher are talking each other and not paying attention on the kids .I have tried to pick my daughter in different time and realized the kids was yelled were Asian. Teacher treated other race children very nice and rude to the Asian .

My son studied at this school two year ago ,some nightmares happened at this school !the teacher…read moreyell the kids ,hidden the facts and so on .they should play a actress,not a teacher !very disappointed,what happened,hurt my son a lots .

Short story: Little Star Preschool Too is a fantastic choice because of the campus size, location,…read moreincluded meals, and most importantly, the teachers and educators who care so so much for your little ones! Long story: Little Star Preschool Too was my top choice from the beginning when I was touring preschools. I was delighted to see the campus (plenty of parking spots, quiet neighborhood, residential location and close to restaurants for afterschool pick up)! The preschool is large and has a huge yard for the children to play in during "recess" and at the end of the day. I think the actual amount of land they have for a school is impressive as the children are able to get their wiggles out without having to travel to a local park. While I was dazzled by the tour of the campus, I was absolutely amazed by the teachers and staff! They are all genuinely loving and greatly care about the well-being of the children! I am always greeted with a smile by each of the staff members during drop off. My child has so much fun playing with her peers and the large variety of toys, doing daily arts and crafts, eating their provided lunch and learning new subjects! She took a little bit of time to warm up to being in school and her teacher was so patient with her, spending extra time with her to help her transition. Other teachers and staff would step in to help out too if her teacher was not immediately available for help. Not only does the school teach "regular subjects" like letter recognition and counting, they also teach real life skills like what streetlights and stop signs are used for! (The school had a cute field trip around the neighborhood teaching the children about road safety). There are also a lot of extra features added to the curriculum to help enrich the children's education. There were dance performances, field trips, readings from books regarding different cultural festivals and traditions. The school is just so awesome and I am very happy with my choice. Thumbs up!

I chose Little Star Preschool for my toddler for many reasons:…read more- Full day care (dropoff as early as 7:30 a.m., though the school day starts shortly after 9 a.m.; pickup by 5:30 p.m.) and instruction is year-round. - Mid-year entry (my son started in January) - A large play yard and clean, bright indoor spaces - Meals and snacks are included (you send your kid with a lunchbox with sides, and they provide the main dish) Most importantly, my toddler is pretty shy around new people and slow to warm. I appreciated that Little Star Preschool encouraged multiple playdate visits before he officially started, so that he could get used to the space and staff. All of the teachers were kind, patient, and gentle with him as he transitioned from a small daycare to preschool. They allowed him time to adjust and let him just observe at first, as he preferred, while holding onto his stuffy. His language skills have really exploded (I love hearing him repeat, "Wake up, little bodies!") and I know he's cared for while learning and playing.

We loved our time with Marina and her team at Discoveryland. Our son was all smiles at drop off and…read moresometimes didn't even want to leave! Marina is extremely friendly and welcoming and the families and community at Discoveryland are too. Our son started at 7 months old and he was always well taken care of and we never had to worry. Discoveryland was the best place to send our son and I would highly recommend Marina and team to anyone considering daycare.

My daughter went to Discovery Land from 18 months to 3 years old. She attended both the little kids…read moredaycare and the preschool and she absolutely loved it. Marina, the owner, is very easy to communicate and sends pictures throughout the day to keep us posted. My daughter came home with very clean clothes every day. She always wanted to go back to school the next day without hesitation. Most importantly, she made new friends at Discovery Land and we built a community.

When we were looking for a preschool for our 2.5-year-old daughter, we toured several schools…read morearound San Francisco, and HUG Preschool was ultimately the one we chose. Located in the Outer Sunset near Gus's Community Market, Devil's Teeth Bakery, and the beach, this school truly feels like a hidden gem. The first thing we noticed when we walked in was how warm and welcoming the space felt. It's bright, filled with natural light, and thoughtfully designed. Even though it's not a huge facility, the layout uses the space incredibly well -- there are designated play areas, tables for group activities, a cubby area near the entrance, kid-height sinks, accessible but private restrooms, and even a backyard that's been turned into a small playground. One thing we really appreciated is the flexibility of their scheduling options. They offer: * Half-time (half days, 5 days/week with pickup before nap time around 1pm) * Part-time (full days, 3 days/week) * Full-time (full days, 5 days/week) That flexibility was incredibly helpful for our family. The school does require children to know the basics of potty training, but they also offer potty-training support for an additional fee, which felt very reasonable. They also offer optional lunches prepared daily. Another huge plus for us: breakfast is included with tuition. As working parents, having breakfast covered on those rushed mornings has honestly been amazing. Communication from the school has been excellent. They send a weekly newsletter that's actually useful -- it includes upcoming activities, reminders, events, and important updates all in one email. They also use an app that allows teachers and staff to communicate directly with parents through messages and photos throughout the day. We receive updates about how our daughter is doing, photos from activities, and notifications about any accidents or important moments. The staff has been wonderful. Everyone is warm, friendly, and genuinely great with children. There's usually an admin greeting families at the front, which creates a very welcoming environment. The director has also been fantastic -- she's clearly knowledgeable about child development, very approachable, and genuinely cares about both the children and the parents. At one point, we requested an office hour with the director to discuss a few specific concerns and requests regarding our daughter. She was incredibly attentive and thoughtful, and we were impressed by how quickly the staff implemented changes afterward. For example, our daughter can be a picky eater, so we asked for updates about how much she was eating so we could better adjust meals at home. Since both my partner and I work from home and often have back-to-back meetings, we also asked if our daughter could be prepared for pickup near the front around pickup time to make transitions easier. We never expected perfection -- we understand they're caring for 20+ children -- but the staff honestly did a great job accommodating us most of the time, and that level of care meant a lot. Another thing we appreciate is that the school never feels overcrowded. The teacher-to-child ratio feels very reasonable (I believe around 1:6 or 1:8), so it genuinely feels like the children receive individual attention. There are around 23 children total, which feels like a healthy size for the amount of staff they have. Most importantly, our daughter truly enjoys going to school every day, and that's the biggest endorsement we can give as parents. I highly recommend scheduling a tour and meeting the staff if you're considering preschools in the area. They seem to have limited availability, so I'd definitely recommend being proactive and asking about the waitlist early.

Cannot praise the staff and community here at HUG enough. Our family has been so happy…read moreWith the schooling and love our daughters have received.

My daughter attends Kids Kollege and absolutely loves the school. We were worried about how well…read moreshe would respond to the preschool, but those fears were quickly put to rest. The entire staff is amazing and they treat each child like their are family while investing in their safety, happiness, and growth. I can't ask for anything more. Music class always puts a smile on my daughter's face when we pick her up at the end Miss Sarah is a saint. She always makes the time for our daughter and any questions that we might have. Shout out to other teachers and staff too. It's really testament to the culture and values of the school. I strongly recommend Kids Kollege. We are expecting our second and mentally already preparing for him to attend the school.

My 2 kids had the pleasure of attending this amazing school over the span of the last 5 years and…read morehave since graduated, AND I cannot recommend it enough! I actually found this school via Yelp so it only makes sense to leave a Yelp review in return. We were lucky enough to experience the school pre-pandemic and get involved in their Parent Club where we could give feedback and organize family events for the kids. The Parent Club has since disbanded due to covid safety protocols, but hopefully it'll return in the future as I really enjoyed the community aspect of it. Speaking of the pandemic, the director, Kelsi, and her assistant, Sarah, have been so wonderful with handling the roller coaster that is covid. Partitions were put in place to separate the classes, and all staff are vaccinated/masked. I've never felt unsafe or worried about the spread of covid here, even in 2020 when there were so many unknowns. The teachers are all very friendly, caring, and patient. When it comes to curriculum, my kids learned their ABCs and counting, how to be respectful of others, nature, art. My kids always left the school day with a smile on their faces, which is so important to me. We miss you already, Kids Kollege!

Our developmentally delayed foster son was expelled without warning for a biting. I assume they…read moredidn't want to deal with a less than perfect child and used the incident as an opportunity to replace him with an "easier" child. They do not have the resources or skillset to deal with non-neurotypical children. This business needs to learn how to communicate with parents rather than just seeing their kids as a paycheck.

The process of looking for a preschool for kids can be a very stressful. As parents we want to find…read morethe right school that will help our children grow in all aspects. I spoke with The Director, Isabel over the phone and we scheduled a tour of the school. When we went to the facility, our first impression of the school itself was impressive in terms of organization and layout. Unfortunately I can't say I was impressed with the way the staff welcomed us. Although Isabel was pleasant, I felt like I was being rushed and pushed out pretty quickly. The stidents were there and were getting distracted since I was there with not only my 3 year old but also my 5 month old. Some of the children were coming up to the stroller and looking at the baby and I can see in the teachers faces that they were irritated. I even tried to apologize for the distraction but they pretty much ignored me with just a frustrated look on their faces. Basically I left feeling like we were not welcomed in the first place. When I called Isabel to express my feeling and said I would like to come back so we can talk and have more questions answered she basically was fine with us coming back but never really addressed the way I felt when we first came- nothing - all she said was that her teachers are very good. I told her I was not doubting that her teachers were good, I was simply telling her how I felt when we first came on a tour. Basically, I'm sure the school is good, but I felt the cold shoulder from the teachers which didn't rub me the right way. I didn't feel welcomed at all.

For families looking for a Japanese preschool in the city, especially one that accepts children who…read moreare not yet potty trained, Little Angels is one of the few options available. Ojisan and Obasan bring 40 years of childcare experience, and they clearly know what they're doing. Don't be misled by appearances -- they introduce schooling gradually and thoughtfully, easing children into the routine at a pace that works. They are true professionals who follow Japanese standards of childcare. My children are half-Japanese, and we want them to become fluent in Japanese. Starting at Little Angels feels like an excellent first step toward that goal. Beyond language learning, the school also teaches structure and organization, which helps prepare toddlers and preschoolers for TK or kindergarten. Another HUGE advantage is the very affordable tuition for full-time enrollment, very rare these days to have affordable child care out of the box. Like any preschool, Little Angels is not perfect. The hours end at 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, and the school is a bit far from where we live in Nob Hill. It would be more convenient if it were in a more central location, but that is no fault of the school. Overall, I'm very impressed, and my kids will stay with Little Angels until kindergarten. Thank you Ojisan and Obasan for your expertise and hard work!

I've sent my son and daughter here and they both really enjoyed their time learning Japanese and…read moremaking friends. Little angels has truly been their second family and I couldn't have asked for a better preschool experience for them.