My teachers are very kind and understanding. My daughter still has occasional moments of…read morefrustrations from time to time and the teachers did not reprimand her, they work with us on how she can improve. They truly understand grade school students and what they need.

My daughter has been attending this school for two years, and she absolutely loves it. We are very…read morehappy with the experience. The teachers are caring, dedicated, and provide a variety of enriching courses. The after-school program includes subjects like math, Chinese, arts and crafts, which help children build both academic skills and creativity. They also incorporate games and interactive activities during breaks, making learning fun and engaging. I appreciate the school's efforts in creating such a positive, supportive, and stimulating environment for the children.

The dedicated and caring staff at Giraffe go above and beyond to create a safe and supportive…read moreenvironment where children can thrive. They foster a stimulating and nurturing environment that encourages children to learn and grow in a variety of ways. Ms. Yin and her team are particularly exceptional. They treat the kids like their own, and their staff are kind, patient, and genuinely passionate about teaching. They put their hearts into nurturing my child's development, unlike other ordinary business-minded individuals. The principal always greets parents with a warm smile whenever we drop off or pick up our kids. Beside helping students with their regular elementary school homework, teachers @ Giraffe also provide extra math and English study materials and paperwork for students, which has significantly helped my child improve in academics. Beyond academic studies, the school also focuses on a variety of extracurricular activities, including Chinese language study, drawing and arts and crafts, games, and science lessons. This holistic approach provides students with a strong foundation and prepares them for a bright future. Teacher Vivian is kind and sweet, and she always keeps me updated on my child's progress. Summer camps are also a fun and engaging option. Besides English and Math, there are many professional teachers to teach classes in various subjects, giving children a chance to explore different aspects of learning, such as science, arts and crafts, cooking, Chinese yo-yo, and badminton etc. The school also assists with arranging and picking up/dropping off students for swimming classes. How fun!!! The extended hours of operation, allowing me pick up my child anytime before 7 pm, provide much-needed flexibility and convenience, especially for the days I may encounter traffic delays. Overall, I am more than satisfied with Giraffe Learning Center and want to express my sincere appreciation for the wonderful after-school program they provide. I highly recommend Giraffe to anyone seeking an exceptional after-school program for your kids.

I came across this Yelp page while I was reminiscing about my childhood, and I am shocked by the…read morenegative reviews that I read for this establishment. I attended Giraffe Learning Center years ago, and I only have good things to say about it. My experience was quite positive, and while I was there, they provided an array of extracurricular activities, as well as a conducive environment for me to learn. I do believe my academics improved because of the extra tutoring I got from the teachers and TAs. I also feel like the packets we had to complete were reasonable in terms of the workload and difficulty level. If I ever needed help, the teachers guided me in a patient manner. There were a few students who gave the teachers a hard time, but I can confidently say I have NEVER witnessed Ms. Yin (the principal) or the staff being mean nor abusive to the students. They might have seemed strict to some, but I saw it as tough love. Giraffe provided an environment to have fun, but they focused heavily on education. It's typically hard to get kids to do things like homework because they usually just want to play. This could be why some students might have not enjoyed their time at Giraffe as much. Now that I'm older, I am more appreciative of the structure and discipline Giraffe embodied because of the good habits that I built. You can definitely tell the staff cared about the students a lot and wanted the best for them. All I have to say is Giraffe deserves more credit and I'm sure this Yelp page is not an accurate depiction of most students' experiences. People who have had bad experiences with a business will typically find time to leave a negative review, most likely in hopes of seeing it fail. There are numerous kids who attended Giraffe over the years, and it's unfortunate that more students/parents have not shared their positive experiences. I hope this review provides some more context and reassurance to anyone who's considering Giraffe as a daycare/after school program. The facility is clean and they even provided snacks, games, and a bunch of activities. It's honestly a great place for kids to learn, grow, and make new friends. I actually still keep in touch with some of the friends that I made while I attended. I am truly grateful for my experience, as well as the amazing memories I made at Giraffe.

We've such a positive experience with the TK program at NH. Definitely the new management is…read moreputting much efforts. From the very first day, the teachers and staff have created a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate and balances academics with plenty of play-based learning, which has helped our child grow both socially and intellectually. We've seen huge progress and confidence when speaking in front of others. Looking forward to upcoming years.

The school has a new management this year and they have completely revived the curriculum, it was…read moregreat before but it's so much better now. I feel that my child (6th grade) is getting really good education at almost half of the tuition that some other private schools charge. And the tuition ($1450) covers staying there all day long, i.e. till 5:30pm. Some other private schools charge more but are open till 3:00 only. I personally think it's quite affordable especially considering the fact that even in public schools I was paying around $600 for after school day care and then to supplement the public school education, I was sending my kid to Kumon, another $300. But the quality of education here is so much better than Kumon, the kids are learning things above their normal grade level. All the teachers are really caring and hard-working. The English teacher Ms Sandya works tirelessly and creates custom lessons based on children's level and is really prepping them for future SATs/college essays, etc. The school also has no screen policy except for the computer class which has really been a blessing as doing that is bringing back children's focus in today's screen slaver world. The class sizes are really small right now (less than 5 kids in most classes) but even then my child is really happy going there. So overall we are very satisfied and love the new school.

A bright spot in the world of Covid--19! Zoom tutoring with a friendly, fun face. My 13 year old…read moreson is happy and enjoying math again. Serena is great and Christine is extremely helpful with scheduling and planning! Thank you so much!!'

Perfect for homework help for all ages! Christine is a great boss and makes sure all the kids are…read morewell attended to. Kim's Academy has a wonderful work environment; I highly recommend any high schooler looking for a tutoring job to apply here.

We've had the pleasure of sending our oldest to Challenge when she turned 2 years old, which is the…read moreminimum age to start enrollment. Being so happy with her care from Sea Otter class to Penguin class, we chose to enroll our youngest as soon as we could as well. We've spent the last 3 years with Challenge and just had the joy of seeing our daughter graduate and be ready for K. Reflecting on how we chose to enroll initially, I did extensive research and tours of the Mandarin immersion programs local to Fremont in 2020/2021. Challenge, despite it being on a somewhat non-traditional school campus, was the best choice to us. I appreciated the smaller teacher:student ratios. After starting, it was also really clear that there was a good balance of schedule/routines but also new topics introduced to the students over time. Personally a big fan of project based learning (PBL) which is broadly what the curriculum follows. My impressions were that the preschoolers are introduced early and exposed frequently to letters and numbers and my oldest has naturally grown curiosity in reading - this is super important to me - as opposed to a rigorous academic environment. We're very happy with the experience at Challenge. So much so that although we are moving to the Peninsula, we'll actually be transferring to another campus for my youngest to keep up with the great experience we've had with the overall Challenge program.

Took my 3 kids (5,3,3yo) to the East Bay spend Summer with grandparents. I wanted to expose them to…read morea structured chinese school environment. It was nearly impossible to find a daycare/school that will only take the kids for 2 months (I've spoken to maybe 10 schools in the area). Thank goodness for Challenge School! Kimberly the director was super helpful, answered all my questions on the first phone call (didn't have to play phone tag), very responsive to follow up emails, clear line of communication, very accommodating to my situation to only be in the bay area temporarily. I am over the moon to have found this gem in Fremont. No doubt I will bring the kids back next summer.

The experience for both our boys has been nothing short of joyous! We are incredibly grateful to…read morethe staff and appreciative of all the efforts to make our children's journey of growth escalate with confidence! Be rest assured irrespective of their age hand holding you through their expertise leaves no stone unturned in their guidance :)

I cannot express enough praise for the Young champions. Mrs. Ratna, Mrs. Renu, and Mrs. Shephali's,…read moreMrs Pooja guidance has played a crucial role in shaping the progress of my twins. Mrs. Ratna (owner) is notably exceptional, excelling in creating engaging learning opportunities. Thanks to her methods, my children's academic journey has seen significant improvement. The institution maintains high standards of cleanliness and organization, with meals included in the fees, providing nutritious lunches that introduced my twins to 'panner.' This helped them learn to eat healthily and independently, adhering to their schedules rigorously. Additionally, the school offers amenities like a playground, robotics classes, dance class and art sessions at affordable rates. They also offers after school programs.The weekly Show and Tell sessions encouraged them to confidently craft and present their stories in-front of an audience. Participating in events such as science fairs, Indian Independence Day celebrations, Halloween parties, and Diwali festivities has brought immense joy to our family, creating unforgettable memories. Starting at three years old, my twins have now smoothly transitioned to kindergarten at the age of five. If they had a public school available in my locality, I would have enrolled my kids there without hesitation. For parents considering private elementary education, it's worth noting that Mrs. Ratna started New Horizon school in Newark. Please check it out!

My daughter has been going to the pre school for a few months and we have seen a lot of progress…read more We have noticed improvements in all areas. The staff is responsive and keeps the parents in the know of the planned work and their daily activities. I would recommend this preschool to all parents looking for a place for their kids holistic development

Very very costly.. Cost of Half day program is same as full…read moreday..pricey not sure what they teach.

My son spent 9 years at this daycare -- it was supposed to be his safe place, his second home. But…read moreinstead, he was repeatedly called the N-word by other children, and painfully, the daughter of a teacher who works there also called him a racial slur. No child should have to endure that -- especially not in a place meant to protect them. When my son found the courage to speak up, hoping for support and safety, he was instead quietly pushed out. No goodbyes. Just excuses. This was supposed to be his last summer before middle school -- a milestone he looked forward to with so much excitement. He was especially looking forward to seeing some of his friends who come to the daycare only in the summer but don't go to his school. Now, all he's left with is heartbreak and confusion. He wonders why the children who hurt him remain welcomed with open arms, while he was the one punished for simply standing up for himself. That message -- that speaking out leads to being cast aside -- is crushing, and no child should ever feel that way. What hurts even more is knowing that one of the children who called him a slur is the daughter of a teacher who works there. It makes me question what kind of environment truly exists within these walls. My son deserved so much better. Every child deserves to be safe, seen, and protected. **************Edit/Response to Owner's Reply:*********************** Thank you for your response, but I feel it's important to clarify and respond to several things you said. Yes, the incident with the staff member's daughter happened over text--but she is the daughter of a teacher who still works at your daycare. That matters. Children often pick up language and attitudes from their home environment. The fact that this child felt comfortable using a racial slur says a lot about what may be normalized around her--and that should raise serious concerns about the values being modeled by your staff. You referred to it as a "disagreement" that took place "outside of school," but calling someone a racial slur is not a disagreement. It's racism. And this wasn't an isolated case. My son was called racial slurs by at least five different children during his time at your daycare. Each time, the response was minimal--typically just a forced apology, and once, a classroom reassignment. No real consequences. No restorative practices. No signs that the deeper issue was taken seriously. The most alarming part is that the last time my son was called a slur, we weren't even notified. We only found out because I went through his tablet where he was talking about it with a friend. When my husband emailed you directly asking how our son would be protected going forward--because he still wanted to attend summer camp and be with his friends--you never responsed. Then suddenly we were told he couldn't attend, even though he'd attended for nearly a decade and we'd never once had issues with timing or enrollment in past years. Let's be honest: this wasn't about a missed deadline. It was about avoiding discomfort. It was easier to remove our son than to address what was happening to him. He wasn't given a proper goodbye. He wasn't offered support. He was quietly pushed out. Sunshine was supposed to be a safe place. Instead, it became the place that showed him that when you speak up about racism, you might be the one who gets excluded. He deserved better. Every child does.

Sunshine Kids is a caring, convenient, flexible, and affordable place for child care and after…read moreschool care. Sunshine is family owned; the owners Ms Kelly and Ms Nathan have young kids so they understand the challenges parents and kids face. They are open minded, friendly, supportive, and honest. As a working parent with 3 young kids, I need a child care place where I trust. I also need convenience where they can pickup kids from school to afterschool care so parents don't need to take time off during midday. I also need flexibility where they can drop off and pickup kids to other extracurricular activities within the plaza such as Kumon, Cal color, Ping Pong, and Music/Piano. Sunshine meets all my expectations. Sunshine really distinguishes itself with their flexibility! When my sons had afterschool activities at Warm Springs or Leitch Elementary such as basketball practice and games, math contest, or chess class; Mr Jeffrey the transportation manager did not hesitate and made extra trip to pick them up. In addition, when my son needed to attend other extra curriculum class 5 mins drive away from Sunshine, Sunshine didn't hesitate to help. I had never thought an affordable afterschool care place can accommodate these additional service!!! Sunshine is very reliable and really makes things easier for working parents. Not everything was perfect. When my kids started preschool at Sunshine, all of them had a rocky start. All felt sick during first week. It was heartbreaking for me. In hindsight, all toddlers go through this journey of catching germs and building up their immunity when interacting with other children. After few months, they were fine. Talking to other parents, this is a challenge for all young kids going to any preschool the first time. I've been with Sunshine since 2015; they are like my second family entrusted in taking great care of my 3 kids when I'm at work. Thank you Ms Kelly, Mr Nathan, and Mr Jeffrey!