A Wonderful Place for Young Minds to Grow! My 4-year-old daughter attends Global Village Montessori…read morein Pleasanton, and I can't speak highly enough about our experience here. From day one, we've felt genuinely welcomed and supported by the kind and dedicated staff. What I truly appreciate is the variety of enriching projects the children get to explore -- from hands-on science experiments to creative art activities, there's always something exciting that sparks curiosity and learning. The daily structure also includes plenty of outdoor play, which my daughter absolutely loves, and it's great to see her come home happy and energized. Another standout for us is the Spanish classes! As a native Spanish speaker, I really value that my daughter can reinforce her Spanish skills at school. It's a beautiful way to stay connected to our roots, and at the same time, it's a wonderful gift to introduce the richness of another language at such an early age. The teachers manage to weave learning into every part of the day with so much care and warmth, both in their interactions with the children and with us as parents. Global Village truly feels like a nurturing community where children can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We're so grateful to be part of it!

This is just from my tour of this facility! I am also comparing this with other tours of schools in…read morethe same time period and how this school failed to make an impression, the good one! At first, I was really surprised to see a stained couch, not other friendly notes or things (live activity list, books, pictures, good notes etc) in the entrance and waiting area. There is a plastic/Glass wall on the side behind which the person sits to say Hi to you!!! The you walk in to an office room, equally disgusting and dull. Instead of showing me real kids doing stuff or just letting me ask stuff, they have a really long BOOK of photos from a time when kids did something and they captured (perhaps). Then the lady emphasized so much on potty training (FYI, it's not okay to force, you should be polite and offer good suggestions no press the requirement on a parent). Then we walked through the hallway, has like 4-6 class rooms may be, small playground, class rooms are messy and oddly structured. No diversity FYI! I don't know something about this school just made me want to walk away quickly vs other schools like stratford, primrose, quarry lane or even a home based daycare. It's like I would send another Mathilda here! It's pathetic, needs color, fun, smiles, diversity, cleaner rooms, cleaner entrance for sure, clean that white couch too please.. it looks like a prison! May be cheap but it's terrible to think I could send my kid here for the entire day

Happy Friends Preschool of Pleasanton is the most caring preschool I've experienced. The teachers…read moreare very kind and supportive. They always greet the children with warm smiles and create a loving environment. The director is also very responsive and helpful. She offers professional advice whenever I have questions about my child or parenting. I also like the classroom environment at the school. Every classroom has large windows, so everyone can see what's happening inside. I like this because it makes the space feel open and safe. There is also an option for hot lunch, which saves a lot of time in the morning.

My daughter joined the preschool program halfway through the year, and over the past five months,…read moreshe has truly thrived. We previously tried a Montessori preschool, but she had a hard time adjusting and often was in tears during drop-off. This experience has been completely different--she settled in quickly thanks to the warm, caring, and energetic environment. She's made many new friends and comes home excited to tell me all about her day and show me the crafts . I no longer have to worry about her meals either--she enjoys her meals with friends. The teachers and staff clearly love working with young children and prioritize their safety and well-being. As a parent, it's incredibly reassuring. I've seen tremendous growth in her emotional and social development, and I'm so grateful for the positive impact this school has had on her.

Both of my daughters attended BEP, and choosing it was one of the best decisions we made. From the…read morevery first tour, the teachers were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and clearly experienced. I immediately felt confident that my child would be in good hands. My girls built strong friendships at BEP, learned to be inclusive, and were very well prepared for their next school. They are now in elementary school, but they still talk about their time at BEP and often say it was the best time of their lives. The friends they made there are still their best friends today. As a parent, I feel so lucky to have found BEP as my children's first community. It was a safe, fun, and engaging place, and I would highly recommend it to any family.

Five of our grandchildren have attended Beth Emek Preschool, and we can't say enough good things…read moreabout the school! The play-based program is top-notch and the staff is exceptional, with very little turnover through the years (practically unheard of in early childhood circles!). The school is small (just two classrooms) and the environment is warm and friendly, with the children forming close personal relationships with their teachers and classmates. Families can choose for their child to attend two, three or five days a week. I personally love the 9:00a to 1:00p schedule, which allows the children to have lunch with their friends instead of rushing home after a short school day. If you know a child who is between two and five years old, do them (and yourself) a favor and check out Beth Emek Preschool!

To say Montessori School of Pleasanton changed our life is an understatement!…read more My kids both started at MSP starting age 2.5 in primary classrooms (2019-2025). Lucie was in Cedar and Rafa was with Ms Molly at Maple. Both kids had the absolute best foundational learning possible. They had a fantastic well rounded curriculum - everything from sewing work, writing in cursive, reading, math and lots of art and learning about the world. My kids were well prepared for elementary school (& ahead of the curve esp with kinder learning from MSP). Also, I loved having my 2.5 year olds with 5-6 years olds then becoming the older kids!! The kids learn so much from each other in this excellent model. I want to especially acknowledge and thank Ms. Molly. She is simply a gift to the universe with her demeanor. She is kind, caring, loving and has the right set of expectations for our children. I kept Rafael in Kinder year with her and it was one of the best years of our family life. He grew as a leader and took accountability for his work. He thrived under Ms. Molly's teaching. We are extremely grateful for MSP and all the staff for giving my children the best launch pad. We miss our MSP family and are grateful to everyone who taught and cared for my kids, especially Ms. Molly.

Amazing experience with the Primary classroom! Ms.Molly is one the best teachers , I'm so grateful…read morefor kid's for stive years to be spent at this school, and specially with Ms.Molly!

5 stars! My son has been enrolled for about 2 months now. After switching from another daycare, we…read morenoticed an immediate and huge positive shift in our son. He's so much happier, more engaged, and genuinely excited to go to school every day. The morning drop-off teachers are fantastic - always warm, welcoming, and attentive. It sets such a positive tone for the day. The toddler teachers in the 18-36 months room are equally amazing. He's learning so much - new words, songs, social skills and we've seen real growth in his confidence and communication. We also really appreciate the cleanliness and organization of the classroom. Everything feels well-maintained with lots of age appropriate toys for kids to play with. A huge plus at this daycare location is the schedule flexibility. With an early drop-off at 7:00 AM and closing at 6:00 PM, the hours are incredibly accommodating for working parents in the area. Highly recommend!

The best place for kids! My son attended 2 fun and…read moreenriching years at Learn and Play Montessori- Dublin, and we are extremely thankful for the wonderful experience. Every interaction with the teacher and management has been positive, thoughtful, and supportive. Communication has always been clear and timely, and we've consistently felt respected and included as parents. The facility is well-maintained, clean, and looks happy! Our son has made incredible progress during his time here. He has grown not only in his academic skills, but also in confidence, independence, and emotional development. The nurturing environment and age-appropriate guidance helped him flourish, and it's evident that the staff truly understands and cares about each child's individual needs. You'll always find the children happy, safe and having fun. What else do we as parents need! We are deeply appreciative of everything LAPM has provided for our son and our family. It has been a rewarding and reassuring experience, and we would wholeheartedly recommend this school to other families looking for a caring and enriching early learning environment.

I have a pandemic toddler that has only been at home with me, my husband and my parents (his…read moregrandparents). Needless to say, I was very cautious and nervous when selecting a preschool for when he turned 3. I looked at a lot of preschools in the Pleasanton area and finally decided on this one. If you're looking for a part time preschool you should definitely choose Gingerbread. ADMISSION - they release sign ups I think sometime in April before the school year which starts in August and it's through the city of pleasanton sign up website. Set an alarm and do it right away, although I checked a few hours after it opened and there were spots so maybe it depends. Once you sign up for one quarter you get priority registration for the other quarters so you have a spot guaranteed. CLASS SIZE - this information is for the 3 year old class. The class size was 22 but they expanded to 24. There is 1 teacher and 2 helpers. Overall it seems like a lot of kids but it didn't feel overwhelming and I feel like my son got the attention he needed. ACADEMICS - Gingerbread is definitely play based. They have a lot of toys. However, they also try to incorporate learning letters and numbers and other concepts. They don't get through the alphabet before the school year ends but about halfway through they start doing a letter and number a week. Their schedule includes playtime outside, snack time, table time where they do the learning and arts/crafts and then play time with beginning and ending circle time. Throughout the school year they have little presentations and special events where you can come see them perform a song and they also have lunch and plays where you can eat lunch in the yard with your kids and whomever else stays (no teachers). I will say however, that it's probably much more play focused/based than learning. My son definitely learned during the school year but he does seem to be a bit behind compared to other kids his age. Could be a combination of the school and his personality but I'm guessing if he went to a more structures strictly academic school he would be ahead. FACILITIES - their facilities are clean and no issues. I think they are run by the city of pleasanton, which is why it's so much cheaper so they have a regular bathroom with stalls and teachers cannot go inside the stalls with the kids. I was nervous since my son was potty trained but not used to going to the bathroom by himself. The teachers help the kids verbally by guiding them but they need to be able to get the stool or seat themselves, pull down pants, sit down, wipe, flush etc. by themselves. They take the kids at certain intervals. My son caught on pretty quickly and only had a few accidents, which was good. Drop off the parents don't go inside, which is actually probably better for the kids in terms of separation anxiety. For pick up, you wait outside until they call your class and then you go inside to pick up. It's at that time you can talk to the teacher. PRICE - the main reason I went with them is the price. It's probably 1/3 of what you pay at other schools and I would say for some of them the academic level/cleanliness etc. is the same if not better. You are only paying for 4 days a week and 3 hours with no food included. However, it's totally worth it in my opinion if you're looking for a part time preschool that will nurture your child and care for them. CONS - a few cons to mention and why we are not re-enrolling our son next year. First, it's only 4 days. Now they do have a fifth day STEM option but they didn't have that when we enrolled so if you are fine with only a 4 day preschool then that's fine. As a working mom, I need that fifth day. It's also only 3 hours with no lunch. Again, seems short but for the first time transitioning into preschool it's fine. They also don't have an app or other type of updates like pictures etc. So what he does at school feels like a black hole unless you ask your child or teacher everyday. They don't really communicate that much unless you are proactive. That being said, they are very open and nice if you want to meet after class is over and talk about your child's performance. It's also not year round and they do have quite a number of days off. So overall, if you're not too worried about not having a more full time or encompassing school with snacks or lunch provided, 5 days a week etc. then this is definitely a great option. I wish we could stay another year since they really care for your child and our teachers and helpers were great with our son's transition. He didn't have any problems adjusting and I know it's because of the staff and curriculum. However, as a working mom with a 10 month old, I need a more full time schedule and lunch included year round.

We had very good experience with Ms. Julie's my grownup and me class. She respects the little ones…read moreand takes the time to connect with them. However, we can't say the same for the 2yr old classroom - hasty pickup and drop-off with clear favoritism between the lead teacher and specific families. Minimum feedback and high turnover among the assisting teachers. Overall it's an affordable part-time solution and a lot of the teachers we've interacted with are very good.

Our son has been a part of this montessori for over 2.5 years now and I cannot be more thankful to…read morethe director and all the teachers here. They genuinely helped him grow and learn in all his different phases through these two years. Huge shout out to Ms.Neeraja for always putting the kids first and looking out for their overall well being. From all the events they do for kids, to working with parents based on each child's needs and ensuring social emotional learning, the teachers here put in so much effort in taking care of their students that I highly recommend this center for any parents looking for early child care. Special mention to Ms.Sheila who teaches kids with immense patience and always has their back. Ms.Jinu, Ms.Sara, Ms.Kanika, Ms.Chamu and Ms.Richa have all been very attentive and very hands on in our child's learning journey. We are so glad we found this place and very happy with how our child has grown here. Thank you to all the teachers here for creating a safe and caring space for little ones.

We've had a wonderful experience with Learn And Play Montessori over the past almost two years…read more Both of my girls attend here, and we are very happy with the care, learning environment, and support from the staff. The teachers and staff are very friendly, caring, and attentive. Whenever we had any concerns or questions, they addressed them promptly and professionally. My kids are especially very close to Ms. Richa, and it's heartwarming to see the bond and comfort they have with her. A special mention to Ms. Neeraja for maintaining the school so well and for always being approachable and supportive. She truly cares about the children and parents, and makes sure concerns are addressed thoughtfully and promptly. Another thing we truly appreciate is the flexibility and understanding with parents' timings and schedules. It really helps working families. Overall, we highly recommend this school to parents looking for a safe, caring, and supportive Montessori environment for their children.

After 2 1/2 wonderful years and having both of our children attend Little Flowers Montessori, we…read moreare so sad to say goodbye! Our son started in the 2s class and stayed through the 5s class. Throughout his time there, we truly felt that his teachers cared about him, his growth, and his progress. We especially appreciated the consistency of having the same wonderful teachers in the classrooms over the years--it gave us such a sense of comfort and showed how dedicated the staff is to the school and the children. Our daughter, Penny, started in the youngest classroom at 1 1/2 and continued through the 2s class. Sadly, when her brother started kindergarten, the commute became too far for our family, and we had to make the difficult decision to move her to a school closer to home. We genuinely wish we could have kept both of our children at Little Flowers. Our family had such a positive experience here, and we are incredibly grateful for the care our children received. We would absolutely recommend Little Flowers Montessori to other families. I'm honestly surprised there aren't more positive reviews because our experience over the past 2 1/2 years has been wonderful. We will truly miss the teachers and the school!

We had a very bad experience here. Among all our kids, we've been through multiple preschools and…read moredaycares, but this one was definitely the worst. This is the only school I actually had a bad experience. When you enter, every admin staff and teacher you greet is extremely friendly but don't assume that's what goes on when you're away. Our worst experience was when we were trying to move up our child from the 2's to the 3's class, They would not move him up because he wasn't potty trained even though he was very advanced for his age in every aspect. I've heard of many daycares requiring 4 year olds to be potty trained but not 3. And when we were transitioning and we were trying hard to potty trained and move him up to the 3 yo class (he was 3.5 and still in a class with kids who just turned 2!), he had small accident so instead of putting the extra diaper we kept on him, they put his pants on without an underwear for the rest of the day, as in "I told you so" message to me by the teacher/director. The director Vanessa was also abrasive and unkind about this whole transition process. Out of all the daycares in Pleasanton we've been to (The Child Day School, Global Village Montessori, St. Clare's, Sonshine preschool) this is the only one I tell my friends "don't do it".