Our oldest has been attending Storyland for over a year and we have been so happy with her time…read morethere! She comes home every day with something new she's learned and it's been such a joy to see her confidence and personality just bloom! Ms Brooke is the BEST! Sending your first baby out into the world is terrifying but the staff at Storyland, especially Ms Brooke, goes out of their way to be warm, enthusiastic and welcoming in the morning to ensure for an all-smiles drop off. We are just blown away with all that our daughter has learned at Storyland so far! Traditional academics aside, they also go over emotions, baking/cooking, responsibilities and public speaking and so much more. We recently attended a tour for the TK-12 school we are looking at for her next, and we were so proud that nearly everything on the curriculum for the TK/K classes, she's already learned this past year. We love that our daughter is being set up for success with all that she is learning at Storyland! Can't recommend this place enough!

We sent my son here for over 2 years starting just before he turned 3. Dropping off your first born…read morekid to a new preschool is always terrifying and the way they would hug and comfort him as he cried gave me relief immediately. He is in kindergarten now but loved going to Storyland everyday. We now have our daughter there daily and she loves all the teachers as well. We have loved all the teachers we have had especially those that have stayed and been a comfort and familiarity to us through the years- Miss Brooke, Miss Nancy, both Miss Brittney's, Miss Aaliyah, and Miss Patty. We hate two drop offs but can't imagine sending our daughter anywhere else so we keep doing it for Storyland!!!

I can't say enough great things about Lily of the Valley! From the moment we walked in, we were…read morewarmly welcomed by the friendliest staff you could hope for. Everyone here goes above and beyond to make both parents and children feel completely comfortable and at home. The facility is spotless and clearly well cared for, which gave me immediate peace of mind. You can tell they take a lot of pride in creating a safe, nurturing environment. One of the things I appreciate most is the open-door policy -- being able to drop in at any time is such a comfort as a parent. It shows how confident they are in the quality of care they provide. Lily of the Valley is more than just a daycare -- it feels like a second home for our family. Highly recommended to any parent looking for trustworthy, compassionate, and professional childcare!

My experience with the school overall was wonderful. The teachers and staff were caring,…read moresupportive, and created a positive environment for families and children. I truly appreciated the community and the experience my family had there. However, as I was leaving, I overheard the director, Bertha Tatitague, make comments that I felt were racial and inappropriate. It was very disappointing after having such a positive experience otherwise. I hope the school addresses this situation and has a serious conversation with her about professionalism, respect, and conduct toward all families. Everyone deserves to feel welcomed and respected.

The Learning Tree in Livermore is such a wonderful school! The teachers are caring, patient, and…read moretruly dedicated to the children's growth and happiness. They create a warm, welcoming environment where kids feel safe and excited to learn every day. I've seen so much growth and confidence in my 3-year-old daughter since starting here. A huge plus for us has been the onsite enrichment programs, like soccer and Spanish class, which means we don't have to spend our evenings driving around town for extra activities. Also, the live camera access is a much appreciated added bonus that our last daycare didn't have.

As a former parent of a child who was enrolled at this school, I wanted to write my review based on…read morefacts and what I observed at the school during that time. There were good things about this school but over the last several months, something at the school has changed. These are my views and based on knowledgeable firsthand facts. Lack of Proper Oversight - The school has been hit by licensing several times over the last 6 months (details and sign up of alerts can be found here https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/013421352). The staff will constantly turn their backs, be on their phone, stand in areas that block views, and leave children unattended constantly. For example, I picked up my son in late March (5ish) and the number of kids was 18 for one teacher, all different ages playing outside on the playground. Also, I dropped off my son last week (8:20 am), and noticed the number of kids was 30+ but only two teachers were outside (Ratio is supposed to be 12-1). I have noticed a constant repetitive pattern, and it looks like other parents have communicated these same issues to licensing. Lack of Proper Teaching - During afternoon nap time, I signed my son up for additional academic learning programs that were offered. This program, Early Explorers, was designed to provide additional education to kids that were dropping their naps. It wasn't a free choice and required parents to pay extra. Over the last six months, the program went from fun academic learning to additional free play outside. During their free play outside, nothing academic or educational was provided, it was only more play outside on the playground. When questioned about why I was paying for a program that was advertised as additional learning opportunities, an excuse about lunch breaks was communicated to me. Lack of Proper Intervention / Regulation - During my time there, multiple reports were communicated to me about my son's incidents. During these incidents it was made clear that teachers were not properly trained in the right child development techniques and were constantly intervening when situations escalated to the highest levels. For example, my son had several incident reports for physical violence, when questioned about the lead up to the situation, it was clear that my son communicated he needed another child to respect his space. The teacher watched my son communicate multiple times that my son needed space, intervening after things escalated physically between the two children. During another incident, I questioned the teacher asking things like "can you tell me more about when and how you stepped in?" or "Can you provide me with facts leading up to the situation?", which caused teachers to not provide adequate details about the situation. Lack of Communication to parents by the Owner and Leadership - A situation came up last year where parents were passing around a picture of my son being restrained by a teacher. That picture was provided to me six months later when another parent asked about the situation, thinking I knew about it. Nothing was communicated to me by leadership or the owner until I comforted them about it. When asked why this wasn't brought to my attention, the excuse "an internal investigation happened" was used. Then questioned again on why I wasn't made aware of this, the comments "well the child's parents were notified", I was the parent of the child, and it was clear Leadership was trying to keep it from us.

Bright Minds is a breath of fresh air. After a pretty horrible experience at another local…read morepreschool, our family decided to give Bright Minds Academy a try. We have been so pleased since our child began attending Bright Minds. The staff is warm, caring, and kind. A huge shout to Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Edith-our child raves about them and it is evident that they care about our child's wellbeing. Our child enjoys going to school, learns so much, and has made such great connections with the staff and other students. To me, this is so meaningful as we want our child to love learning! Our child is happy and actually wants to go to school. The facility itself is clean, the toys are thoughtfully selected and rotated, the director and owner are kind/caring, there is open and honest communication from staff/teachers/owners/director. They even hold parent/teacher conferences to showcase what our child was working on, areas of growth, and progress. Specifically highlighting our child's strengths in the process. They have had concerts and halloween events which are extremely well thought out and executed, leaving an impression on children and families alike. There is structure and routine in our childs day. Our child knows what to expect and what times things are going to happen. Our child (as do many preschoolers) really thrives with this routine and structure in place. The class and environment are not hectic or chaotic, the staff has great classroom management. Our family went through some very challenging times and Bright Minds showed up ten fold for our family. Check-ins, asking if we needed anything, and accommodating anything that we needed. For this alone, our family will always be grateful for the staff, owner, and directors at Bright Minds. Anyone can become an educator, but being genuine, compassionate, and caring, during the hardest times really does showcase the nature of the staff here. Huge shout out to Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Eunhee, Ms. Lauren and even the other teachers such as Ms. Stephanie who have shown how much they care. I too work in education, and finding genuine educators like those here at Bright Minds is not easy. As other reviews state, we too wish Bright Minds would expand to elementary school :) If you are looking for a fabulous preschool, that is clean, well managed, with staff/teachers/owners/directors that go the extra mile, look no further. Seriously!

My daughter started in this school July of 2023 and graduated TK this year. She stayed through the…read moresummer class 2025 as well. This has been the best investment I made for my daughter. The teachers are the kindest and most loving to the kids. She grew up here. She started talking in full sentences because of BM. She improved all around because of BM. Here she learned more about being a kind and loving kid. Always there to help just like her teachers! I can't find all the great words I want to say as it's making me speechless. To parents that are inquiring or looking for preschool/TK. Here is the best place to put your kid in! You will not regret it. I recommend Bright Minds Academy 100%. Thank you for all that you've done for my daughter, for us. Keep shining BM!

As a first-time mom, the thought of sending my son to daycare was honestly nerve-racking. My son…read morehad never been away from me before, so we decided to try Primrose Livermore's Discovery Days--and the experience completely exceeded my expectations. On his first Discovery Day, my son cried almost the entire time because it was his first real separation from mom. But the teachers were incredibly patient, gentle, and loving. They held him, comforted him, and truly cared for him throughout the day. What meant the most to me was how often they updated me--sending pictures and notes through the ProCare app so I knew exactly how he was doing. Being able to see that he was safe and in caring hands helped ease my anxiety tremendously. Since he had such a tough first day, we decided to bring him back for a second Discovery Day to see if he was more ready. This time, everything changed. When my son saw Miss Anna and Miss Sandra, he recognized them and calmed down after few minutes and enjoyed his lunch and snacks. He looked so much more comfortable and ended up having an amazing time! I received tons of photos again, and I could tell from the updates that he was playing, smiling, and really enjoying himself. When I picked him up, he seemed genuinely happy--loving his teachers and even interacting with friends. I left feeling so relieved and confident that he might actually be ready for daycare. Before all this, I had spoken with Adrian, the Director, because I had a lot of questions and concerns as a new mom. She was incredibly understanding and patient, answering every single question with transparency and warmth. After meeting her and seeing how she ran the school, I felt reassured and gained a sense of trust that I didn't have before. Overall, Primrose Livermore made what could've been an emotional and stressful transition into something positive and encouraging. The staff truly cares, the communication is excellent, and the environment just feels safe and nurturing. We're now planning to send our son to Primrose San Ramon once it opens, since it's closer to home--and I'm truly hoping it will be just as wonderful as the Livermore location. If it's anything like our experience here, I know our son will be in great hands.

Our 18-month-old daughter started at Primrose School of Livermore a month ago, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with our decision! From day one, the teachers--Ms. Sandra, Ms. Anna, and Ms. Kiara--have been incredibly caring, attentive, and nurturing. It's clear that they genuinely love what they do, and we feel so comfortable knowing our little one is in such good hands. She has already learned so much in just a few weeks, and we can see how much she enjoys her time there. The structured yet fun environment keeps her engaged, and the communication from the staff has been excellent. The updates throughout the day give us peace of mind, and it's wonderful to see her happy and thriving. If you're looking for a daycare where your child will be loved, supported, and encouraged to grow, I highly recommend Primrose! A huge thank you to Ms. Sandra, Ms. Anna, and Ms. Kiara for making this transition so smooth for our family.

My daughter(3year old) is going to building Kidz from almost 6 months. We started with half day for…read morealmost 3 months but then changed her to fulltime without any problem. She is learning & enjoying every day. Now she can read letters, spell her name, do basic counting. Apart from education she is also enjoying all the art and crafts Nd fun activities there. Now she ask over weekends that can i go school today. I really appreciate her teachers specially Ms Janvi as due to her she is excelling & enjoying every day.I feel she has real connection with kids. She is trustworthy and smart. I would definitely recommend building kidz.

A review from a first time parent…read more Our son (under 1 year old) has been attending for close to 6 months now and he absolutely loves it. Sometimes I think he'd rather stay there than come home! The teachers are very friendly, attentive, responsive, and both openly and proactively communicate anything that comes up through out the day. The director is on top of things and gives us piece of mind that our son will be cared for in a safe and secure environment. Highly recommend!

Both my children attend Smart Start and have had a WONDERFUL experience. I was very nervous to find…read morea school for them after they had been in an in home daycare for so long and I struck gold finding Smart Start. The staff are patient, kind, communicative, and my kids have grown so much in the last 6 months there. I am not one to write reviews, but as a mom I know how important it is to know your children are safe and cared for while you are working and I have found that at Smart Start. My 4 year old is pretty anxious and they have been so patient and kind with her as she adjusted to a school setting. She is thriving! My 2 year old is has made a bunch of friends his age and seems genuinely happy at school. We are so grateful for the loving staff at Smart Start!

I have had two of my children in smart start. My oldest went from 2.5 years old until 5 years old…read morewhen she moved to kindergarten. I now have my son in smart start who has been there for about 2 years now. We love it! We love the staff as well. They're always so neutering to my children and truly care about them. I couldn't have chosen a better place to send my kids. My kids thrive here! We plan to send our 3rd child here as well when he's able to start.

The quality of care the children receive by the staff has declined tremendously in the past 4…read moreyears. The 2 current teachers show clear favoritism towards certain kids, while other are spoken to harshly, ignored, and/or to called out in front of the whole class. These 2 teachers also spend much of their work gossiping and neglecting the kids. My daughter actually heard them say they "didn't like that kid , referring to her. They also don't inform parents if their child gets physically hurt or is crying on their shift. Deplorable-if you don't love and accept children the way they are, and try to make them thrive instead of putting them down, then do us all a favor and don't become a teacher. I will never leave any of my kids there again.

Natasha came to the rescue for our family when we needed to make an immediate childcare change for…read moreour oldest child. While us joining Genius came from a less than ideal situation, it has ultimately proven to be one of the best moves we've made for our son and his education. Every day he comes home engaged, energized, happily talking about his day and everything he learned. He absolutely loves Genius and his teachers there and we love that they help him with his homework and work with us to help him in some of the areas that are a little harder for him at school. The staff is professional, considerate, personable and responsive. So when our spot finally opened at ESS (after a year on the waiting list) we opted to keep him part-time in Genius. My only ask of them would be to consider a before school care at this location. I've spoken with other parents that have wanted to send their children here but that's a barrier for them.