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    Our son attended Sunshine Pre-school from the age of 2-5 and he had a great time with Shawn and her team.

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    Palo Alto Montessori School

    Palo Alto Montessori School

    4.9
    (58 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    42 years in business
    Certified professionals

    My son attended PAMS from age 2 to 3.5, and we had a truly wonderful experience there…read more He came home every week excited to show us all kinds of handmade projects like paper cows and snakes, drawings, shapes, and even letters he practiced writing. It was very special to watch his creativity and confidence grow over time. PAMS also organizes many fun events throughout the year, especially during the summer. Some of my son's favorites were the cooking classes, gymnastics, dance activities, and visits from fire trucks and police cars. The campus itself is warm, cheerful, and filled with things young kid naturally like, e.g sand boxes What stood out most to us was the kindness and care from the staff and teachers. They are incredibly warm and attentive with the children. Whenever we traveled for more than a couple of weeks, by the second week my son would start saying he missed his school, friends, and teachers. While PAMS is not the type of school that sends daily photo updates, they do keep thoughtful photo albums from school events and activities. Some of those photos are very meaningful to us, especially from when my son first joined the school. I still remember seeing a picture of his teacher holding his hand during a police car visit while he was adjusting to a much larger class than his previous daycare. Moments like that gave us a lot of reassurance as parents. We ultimately left only because we applied to the early learning center of an elementary school we were interested in, and to our surprise, our son was accepted. During that transition, Dinesh was also incredibly supportive and kindly helped by writing evaluation letters for us, which we truly appreciated. Otherwise, we likely would have stayed at PAMS through the kindergarten years. We are very grateful for the care, warmth, and joyful early childhood memories they gave our son.

    My son started at PAMS when he was 3.5, and we elected to keep him there until he started…read morekindergarten. PAMS is not the school for you if you want daily photo updates, lots of field trips, fancy holiday events or rote learning. Instead, it has an unpretentious emphasis on seeing each child for who they are and helping them grow. I believe this is largely due to the Director, Dinesh, who is one of those magical beings capable of getting small humans to listen to him without ever raising his voice. I can attest to the fact that the feedback he gives during parent teacher conferences is unique to each child, and that he genuinely has a good grasp of their personalities and needs. He also believes firmly in letting little kids be little kids, meaning lots of play and not too much anxiety or hovering. The children are encouraged but not forced to explore academically, meaning that some kids will be doing multiplication, spelling words and counting into the thousands, but only if they seem inclined and interested. There IS an emphasis on social interaction, which was perfect for my pandemic child. He really grew in his social confidence over his 2+ years at PAMS, and I must say, as a parent, I adore the families we met here. My second is still too young for PAMS but will be heading there once he is qualified! I know that just like his brother, he will be in good hands.

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    Guidepost Montessori at Palo Alto

    Guidepost Montessori at Palo Alto

    5.0
    (6 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    My daughter attended Guidepost from 20 months- 28 months, when we decided to move out of state. I…read morewas a previous educator and looked very hard for a place like Guidepost. Leaving Guidepost was one of the hardest decision we had to make in considering this move. Everyone there was the greatest support in transitioning from 1 to 2. Guide Nicole and Makena have such a connection. She is one of the most gentle and professional "guides" I have ever met. It amazes me, and I am at times a little insulted, that Makena was so eager to go to school. At the very heart of their approach was a deep deep respect for the children as individuals. They inspire us to challenge our children and to allow them to grow greater than we ever imagined.

    My son started at Guidepost just after he turned two and it's been the most wonderful first school…read moreexperience. The school leadership and teachers are incredible educators but more importantly amazing people. They've created a really special community and embraced my son and his needs as he begins his education and learns how to socialize with others. I recommend Guidepost to other parents who are looking for a top notch Montessori education and loving environment for their children.

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    Practical life activities are a core foundation of our Montessori classrooms.
    Practical life activities are a core foundation of our Montessori classrooms.
    A student in our Children's House, a mixed age classroom for students ages 3-6, begin a flower arranging activity.
    A student in our Children's House, a mixed age classroom for students ages 3-6, begin a flower arranging activity.
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    Good Neighbor Montessori

    Good Neighbor Montessori

    4.2
    (35 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    This school is such a gem! It took me forever to find a school where my son would adapt and happily…read morego to school every morning. And I am so glad I found Good Neighborhood! We tried all the famous, fancy schools in the area, none was a good fit for us. Expect to find a lovely and respectful environment, with teachers who will pay attention to the smallest details to make sure your kids are happy and respected. My daughter just started school for the first time in her life and she is loving it already. When you visit the school, don't expect a sales person to sell you (and sometimes lie to you) about how amazing this school is. They are teachers, great ones at that. Not sales people. They just reopened after the covid lockdown, and the teachers are wearing double protection, they have a very limited number of kids in the school. This is exactly what we wanted, specially now during covid.

    The first thing I noticed since my boy started school here is he's always happy when I drop him and…read morepick him up. He's eager to go to school every day. Ms. Nadya and Ms. Sadaf take a very good care of the kids. They are like grand mother/aunt to the kids. The classroom and yard are roomy and have a lot of things for kids to learn and discover. I like the small size class that GNM offers because every kid are equally paid attention and care. That's so hard to find in PA where pre schools are packed and teachers are exhausted. I hightly recommend GNM for any parents, especially the ones with little toddlers.

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    Our classroom ~ Farm table and beautiful artwork on the walls.
    Our classroom ~ Farm table and beautiful artwork on the walls.
    Our classroom ~ Practical Life, Sensorial and Feelings area.
    Our classroom ~ Practical Life, Sensorial and Feelings area.
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    Discovery Children's House

    Discovery Children's House

    5.0
    (9 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    I have toured 20+ preschools and this is definitely the best one. We decided to send my son there…read moreimmediately after touring. My son has stayed there for almost 3 years. Several highlights: 1. The cleanest school. I heard that it's common in preschools that one kid gets sick (e.g., flu), the whole class gets it. This has never happened in Discovery (amazing, right?). During this very special school year 2020-2021, there was no COVID case found in this school. 2. The teachers use Positive Discipline to educate kids. They even gave a lecture to parents about it! This is the only preschool that I know which truly does this... (Many teachers in other preschools do not even know Positive Discipline.) 3. This is a true Montessori school, but my son is doing great academically in terms of math, phonics etc. He is super happy every day there. Drawbacks of this school: The teachers focus too much on caring the kids that they may not reply to emails or phone calls quickly. If you are interested, please just walk to their door and talk to them. And this becomes dramatically different after your kid is enrolled: whenever you have any questions regarding to your kid's development, just give them a phone call and they usually respond within 1 day, giving you awesome suggestions (often following Positive Discipline). They just care too much about kids' education, rather than advertising... If you have any questions about this school, please do not hesitate to message me and I am more than happy to help.

    Discovery is an excellent school. My both kids attended here (one is still there) and my daughter…read morewas reading Harry Potter in Kindergarten thanks to Bonnie and the other teachers at Discovery. It is Montessori style and has a very diverse student and teacher population, which we loved. While my kids are doing very well academically due to the school, it wasn't a very "academic" environment. They teach things in a fun way using Montessori and have plenty of enrichment activities - art, music, Mandarin, etc. We have recommended 5+ families to the school that have all loved it. We even know two families who left and then came back within a year after realizing this is the best preschool in the Bay Area!

    Casa dei Bambini School

    Casa dei Bambini School

    4.2
    (22 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I'm writing this to warn other families about our experience at Casa dei Bambini. While some of the…read moreteachers are great (already left), the leadership and business ethics are beyond disappointing. 1. Lack of Transparency on School Sale The school is permanently closing/selling the site, but management kept us in the dark until it was almost too late. Because they didn't disclose this sooner, many families missed the window to find other high-quality school placements. It feels like they just wanted to keep our tuition locked in as long as possible while they negotiated a deal behind the scenes. 2. Dishonest Billing Practices This was the deal-breaker for us. After our kid transitioned to the Primary class, they continued to charge us the much higher Pre-primary rate. When we called them out, they flat-out refused to adjust it, citing a "policy" that isn't even in our signed contract. It's clear they only did this because we had already prepaid in full. Other families who didn't prepay had their rates adjusted--this kind of discriminatory billing is unprofessional and greedy. 3. Hygiene Concerns The facility isn't as clean as it should be. We've known several kids, including ours, who came home with unexplained red rashes. It raises some serious red flags about their daily sanitization and hygiene standards. 4. Hypocritical Leadership The director, Sandra, puts on a very "sweet" and "nurturing" facade in emails, but it's all about the money. She runs the school like a dictatorship and shuts down any parent concerns with threats of "libel" or debt collection. It's heartbreaking to see a school leader prioritize "proforma financials" and profit margins over the well-being and fair treatment of children and their families. Look elsewhere. Your child deserves a school led by people with actual integrity, not just a polished sales pitch. -------------------------------------------- I am updating this review to address the director's response, which attempts to use "legal frameworks" and "family circumstances" to deflect from unfair business practices. * The "Tuition Credit" Deception: The school claims they offered "future tuition credit" to resolve our dispute. This is a hollow gesture. Why would a family accept "credit" for a school that is being sold or closed? We requested a refund for the price difference after our child transitioned to the Primary class, but the school continued to charge us the significantly higher Pre-primary rate. * No Contractual Basis: The director cites "clearly written contracts", yet failed to point out any clause that justifies overcharging a family for a lower-cost class level simply because they prepaid in full. This "policy" was unilaterally imposed and not part of our signed agreement. * Lack of Transparency: While the director mentions "procedures" for communicating the school's sale, it is ethically wrong to actively collect non-refundable annual pre-payments from families while withholding the fact that the school location is being sold. * Hygiene Concerns: Attributing recurring red rashes solely to "playing in grass" is dismissive when multiple children are affected. Parents deserve sanitization accountability, not excuses. True integrity is shown through fair financial treatment and transparency, not through polished emails or "future credits" for a closing business. I stand by my warning to other families: look elsewhere for a school that honors its agreements and its families.

    The Casa dei Bambini program follows AMI Montessori standards which is hard to find in the…read morePeninsula. Our daughter joined the Palo Alto campus after a year at another high fidelity Montessori program. We found the guides and staff at CdB as wonderful in cultivating strong curiousity and learning skills with a firm and loving hand. I don't know what we would have done without it. In fact, I've recommended it to all of my friends who have a 1 year old. You won't have to worry at all about their school situation until they are 5 or 6 once they enter this program. We have started our daughter in elementary school, and it is also clear that the work is not the same level or as challenging for her in traditional elementary environments. We miss CdB and look forward to our daughter taking advantage of the summer school options to stay connected to the community.

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    Uniform for Girls.
    Uniform for Girls.
    Hard at work.
    Hard at work.
    Students prepare and serve each other snack as part of a lesson.

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    Students prepare and serve each other snack as part of a lesson.
    Odyssey Montessori

    Odyssey Montessori

    4.3
    (12 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Odyssey Montessori in Palo Alto has been a wonderful preschool for our family. Our three children,…read more5-year-old twins (now graduated) and a 3-year-old, thrived and loved their time here. Director Marthe's excellent administration of the school contributed greatly to our positive experience. Our kids loved their teachers. Ms. April, Ms. Sophia, and Ms. Bianca helped our twins develop confidence and mastery in foundational concepts such as colors, shapes, letters, manners, counting, addition/subtraction, and basic Chinese characters. Ms. Nuo and Ms. Lupe helped our younger child grow in his motor skills, language skills, and ability to play with others. All three children are fluent in both Chinese and English with support from Odyssey's diverse bilingual atmosphere. The teachers alternated to prepare school lunch, including accommodating our kid's allergies. The thoughtfully implemented Montessori approach fostered independence and curiosity, while ensuring our kids felt happy and secure. Classrooms are well-prepared with engaging, age appropriate activities. For a preschool with energetic caring educators who inspire learning, we highly recommend Odyssey Montessori Palo Alto.

    Odyssey has been a great place for our child. The teachers are kind and caring. They share lots of…read moreupdates and photos, and chatting with them at pickup is such a treat. The activities are fun and help our child learn. It feels calm, safe, and welcoming. We're really happy we found it!

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    Odyssey Montessori School 100 Addison Ave., Palo Alto, CA
    Odyssey Montessori School 100 Addison Ave., Palo Alto, CA
    Odyssey Montessori
    Odyssey Montessori

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    Friends Nursery School

    Friends Nursery School

    5.0
    (32 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    We have our 4 year old allergic son here. He has several food allergies, so we are very cautious…read moreabout leaving him with others. This is our first experience with care and we are very pleased with it. It has been two months and my son is enjoying his time here, and the teachers are communicative of events related to food. They have done special training regarding Epi pen and food allergies to ensure everyone is trained.

    How can I even begin expressing my gratitude for this school? We were lucky enough to find it for…read moremy older son (pre-pandemic) and now my younger son is set to graduate from here too! It is a gem and has been in the community for generations. It's a play-based school centered around social and emotional development. Having been a part of this community for 5 years, I've seen such growth in all the kids that come through here and prepared for Kinder. I've noticed that the kids graduate here with their creativity in tact, with an insatiable appetite to learn new concepts and ideas. The teachers are nurturing and kind, but most importantly focus on conflict resolution rooted in communication and open dialogue. The kids go into the 3s and 4s every day with new projects and discover new ways to collaborate and creatively play. Lastly, it is a Co-Op which doesn't suit everyone, but I often found that as parents we set examples. And being in a Co-Op gives an opportunity to show service and volunteering to our children. I will be forever indebted.

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    Friends Nursery School
    Friends Nursery School
    Friends Nursery School

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