I just want to take a moment to thank all the staff for creating such a welcoming environment for my girls, I really appreciate your kindness and all that you do! Thank you again read more

We have been avid lovers of Tulip Kids for the past few years. My son has been going here since he was 1, and we loved it so much that my new daughter now goes there too! All the teachers/carers are incredibly kind and thoughtful. Everyone genuinely cares about your kid. They work hard to keep the environment safe and happy for everyone. My son had some speech difficulties, but he has since been catching up under the tutelage of the amazing folks here. My daughter transitioned so easily from being at home with me, to being in the care of the loving infant room folks. Teacher turnover is very low, which says a lot about the environment being cultivated at this Tulip Kids. I love seeing the owner there every day too! I have zero complaints and only glowing recommendations for this Tulip Kids location! We will be very sad once my son has to transition to kindergarten, as I know he has truly loved his time here. read more

This review is way overdue! Tulip Kids Academy is not a daycare just to have someone watch your kids! It's truly an academy where your kid can grow and blossom. The owner Neeru and Staff are professional and caring for their kids. Staff is consistent and turnover is low, and that's a good sign and important for the stability and continuous learning. The facility is well divided for age ranges and the playground is large and safe and has different options for the kids. Our son loved it! The day structure and the program's flexibility for parents makes it very attractive. The price is reasonable compared to other facilities. We didn't mind paying a little higher because truly one pays for what one gets. The facility's closeness to R85 is absolutely convenient. When our son joined at about 2 1/2 years of age, his vocabulary and social interactions were affected by the pandemic. Right after he joined, we began to notice great improvement. They involve the kids with a lot of learning activities and structured class like time that has positive effects on their development. There's also always functions celebrating occasions, birthdays and other things. Our son loved going there and always came back with things that he prepared and worked on. If anyone asks us about Tulip, we will say absolutely. Don't bother looking anywhere else. The fact that the owner is there everyday is great comfort. The other fact that the manager of the facility was there throughout his stay there for 2 years plus was also a great plus. He had to leave for TK at Taylor Elementary. We drive by every morning and afternoon as we drop him off and pick him up. We have nothing to say but positive thoughts as we drive by. They surely deserve more than 5 STARS! read more

We are so thankful we found Tulip Kids Academy. Our daughter has been going there for almost a year and she absolutely loves it. We have seen her grow with their child development activities and are so proud of her. It is heartwarming to see her be super excited to go to daycare which was one of our biggest concerns when we made the decision for her to go, we're so happy she has an amazing time and is making friends. Also we love the artwork she brings home, it always brings a smile to our faces, we really cherish them. The staff is incredibly kind, attentive and communicative which my husband and I truly appreciate. You can tell they really care about the children they care for and that they love what they do. We highly recommend this daycare. @ Tulip Kids Academy - thank you so much for all you do! read more

Just wanted to say tulip kids academy is an amazing place for children to come to learn, grow and play with other children. All of the teachers are extremely nice and knowledgeable and actually teach the children vs. just being a babysitter. They go above and beyond to make children feel at home and are extremely responsive and proactive with the parents. I 100% recommend them and my son has been going for years and is currently about to graduate to kindergarten. read more

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Impression is mixed. I never attended the school but I toured, and tried to follow up to do some follow up meetings, as I wanted to be completely confident sending my child to a preschool. The director was great, first impression incredible but always distracted as kids come in her office, she should give that 1:1 time without interupption and get someone to cover her while she is doing tour's. Secondly they went dark on me for a while when I had a few simple follow up questions. No thank you, consistency is lacking. If they can't provide good follow up and follow through it will be a disaster to enroll my kid in the school if I have to get hold of teachers or have any questions. They are also very expensive and don't provide lunch. I am at a great preschool that uses procare a platform to update all activities, and they provide lunch! read more

After interviewing and researching several daycares I am happy I landed with TKA. It's never easy sending your little one to daycare, but Neeru and her team are wonderful. We're now ending his first "school year". And I'm grateful for the entire team including Ms Andrea, Ms Veronicah , Ms Taylor Ms Natasha Ms Kat Ms Cindy Ms Ruby and the office manger Kelley made onboarding easily doable. PROS: quality of care/ staffing, student engagement, lunch time accommodations, level of communication using online portal, holiday activities CONS: smaller parking lot & that's about it this far Again, thank you for being a great part of the village that cares for my son read more

Our 5 month old has been at Tulip for about 6 weeks, and after looking all around, we are so grateful to have found such an awesome daycare, close to our home! Of course it's scary to put your infant in the hands of people you don't know, and trust them to care for your little angel while you're at work for hours. But after the first week, we knew our little guy was getting all the attention, feeding, napping, socialization he needs, which has already given him a platform to grow leaps and bounds. He is thriving and we just love Tulip! Miss Neeru has put together a program that parents can trust, because she genuinely loves each and every child and cares for their happiness and growth, like her own. Her entire staff is so professional and kind as well. Miss Andrea gives us daily updates on the app, answers questions, concerns promptly. Monique, Nini, Heather and Jewel are always greeting us at pick up/ drop off with great vibes and the kids love all of them! read more

I would highly recommend this place. They are very caring. The best thing about them you can communicate with them and gets all the updates.. read more

We LOVE Tulip Kids! My son started attending when he was 4 months old, he's now almost 3. All the teachers and staff are so caring and will love your child like their own. I couldn't recommend a better daycare!! read more

Great Daycare! Ms Neeru and Natasha are really patient and supportive! My daughter loved going to this daycare:)

So Very thankful to have found this gem of a preschool for our daughter. The staff is so warm and welcoming and the class size is not too large which makes it feel more personal! Our daughter started school here during a bit of a transitional period. We had just moved to the area, she was transferred out of her old preschool, and we had a new baby on the way. So as one can imagine some days she could be a bit more challenging. Ms. Neeru and Ms. Manju were very helpful and understanding, making thing so much more pleasant. I really can't say enough good things about this place! Thank you! read more

My kids have been going to the Tulip Kids for more than a year now. They absolutely love their school and their teachers. They are looked after very well by the teachers. Year around fun and learning activities keep them occupied and engrossed I'm really glad we found this place for them. A big shoutout to all the teachers at the school. read more

My son joined last year and we started him at about 15 months because we wanted him to interact with other kids , enjoy different projects and learn how to eat different foods by watching other kids eat too. He cried at first but he started liking the school and enjoying his time there .I visited a few daycares and this one was my favorite because it is close to home and the teachers are very friendly like Miss Neeru , Miss Ratna , Miss Erica and Miss Manju! My son loves playing with the kids here and showing them his toys . At some of the other daycares that I visited the children weren't smiling and it concerned me that it wouldn't be a good experience . The children at Tulip Kids are usually smiling and playing and having a great time during reading time and project time too. I recommend this school ! read more

Overall a good place and I have been happy. A little strict when you are a little late because of traffic or other issues. However, the facility is clean and the staff is nice. read more

Ms Neeru, Ms Erica and Ms Jennifer, that's all my son can talk about when he gets home from daycare. He is 2 years and 4 months old and was at home full time with a nanny until 2 months ago. I was concerned about his transition to daycare but the supportive, caring environment and the knowledgeable teachers helped give me some tips and tricks to make his adjustment smoother. He's flourishing at school and can't wait to come home and share with me the new songs or the letters he learned. On the weekend he puts on his backpack and promptly informs mommy that it's time for school today and it takes a lot of coaxing and explaining that there is no school on weekends! I don't think it can get much better then that! read more

I couldn't have hoped for a better daycare for my 17 month old toddler. We were really worried that he would have a hard transition but he gelled right in thanks to the cheerful atmosphere of the place and the love and care he got from everyone! Neeru and Manju take care of all the kids like their own, and Ratna ma'am is incredible! As first time parents we are learning a lot from them and it is miraculous how they manage to feed all the food I send for my super fussy eater.. his sleep pattern has also improved since he started there. I had done a lot of research before deciding on this place and I'm so happy with my decision. They are hands down the best daycare Center in the Almaden area! read more

My children go to this school and I absolutely love it. The teachers are great and go above and beyond for the children. The school is very clean and well organized. The director and assistant director answer any questions and concerns that I have. Making payments is very easy. The curriculum is geared towards your child's age and is appropriate. I would highly recommend this school. read more

As a first time mom, you are constantly doubting yourself whether you have chose the right place for your child or not. Since I decided to go back to work, I was researching and attended so many open houses at different Daycare's. However, When I went to check out Tulip Kids Academy, it felt so welcoming. Ms Neeru, and Ms. Manju are the sweetest people and you can tell from the start that they love what they do. The facility is extremely clean and I love the fact that it's a small ratio of kids per class so that my kid would get attention. I instantly signed up my 18mth old son and the first day he runs in and was very excited to be there. Fast forward 6mths later and my son is now in the preschool classroom (2yr old). He absolutely loves it there. When it's time to go home, he refuses. The best thing I love about this place, each teacher ( Ms. Neeru, Ms Manju and Ms Bell) is so caring and loving to each child and they make sure the kids eat. My son is a very lazy eater but they have some kind to magic where my son finishes all his food I pack each day! They became like family to us and I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

I was hoping to like this place. Communication is key and beyond important when your child is attending and that's the one thing they lack.

Tulip Kids Academy is like an extended family. Our son is in the infant class since a few weeks and is enjoying his time there. Ms.Neeru, Ms.Manju, Ms.Ratna and Ms.Darlene take real good care of him. We were very jittery (many sleepless nights) when my son started going to daycare not knowing what to expect and how he will get adjusted. So many questions in our minds with no answers and the suspense was eating us from inside. Within 2 weeks he settled down and is having more fun by the day. Knowing that my son is in good hands has given us so much peace of mind! I would strongly recommend this place to any parent who is thinking of a daycare or after-school. read more

As many parents, I was skeptical of sending my kid to a daycare at 18 months. She was at home before that and we were not sure how she will adjust. Tulip academy is now an extended family. All the teachers are so friendly and my daughter (now 3 years old) love to go to her school each and every single day. My daughter had initial hiccups of falling sick many times, not eating well, and adjusting to all kids in her school...but with her teacher's help (esp. Ms Erica and Ms. Jennifer), she is overcoming her limitations and adjusting well. I would like to give special kudos to Ms. Neeru and Ms. Manju for running their school with so much warmth and friendliness. read more

My son went here for half of last year along with my daughter and we just called today to end her enrollment. I don't often take my daughter or pick her up due to my work schedule, so my husband does. For a while though I've been feeling uneasy with the teachers lack of greeting when we enter or leave...either to us or our child. I find it odd that they don't greet at least a three year old with some kind of warmth or excitement. What is even more strange, is that the director is awesome and has the personality and attitude you'd expect for an environment full of small children. She is so sweet and friendly and when she is there, greets and interacts with the children as you'd hope when you leave your child somewhere. Also, the prices changed recently and we were 1 week off with the price increase, but didn't know it. After 3 weeks we got a note in all CAPS and part of it underlined asking us to pay the $15 we missed on week 1. We felt really crappy like they thought we were avoiding paying or something. The lack of communication overall leaves us confused and certainly not in the know with what is happening with our daughter at school. Not once have we received any kind of progress report. Normally I would bring an issue to someone's attention in order to allow them the opportunity to change or correct the issue if they felt it were valid. However, the teachers lack of personality isn't something that is going to change long term. It's unfortunate because they have a nice set-up and it was convenient and close to our home. After researching, our daughter tried another school today and didn't want to leave. She was so happy and excited to be there. The teachers are friendly and warm and genuinely excited to be there with the kids. I'm excited for her to be happy and safe and cared for the next year and a half till she starts Kindergarten! read more

FANTASTIC SCHOOL!! My daughter has been enrolled at Familiar Footsteps since December 2014. Prior to FF, she went to KinderCare for about 4 months. Let me tell you, at KinderCare, it seemed like all they cared about was the weekly tuition and writing up my child for defending herself against an aggressive child who constantly picked on my daughter. Horrible school. I could tell a HUGE difference in my daughter when she started attending FF. At KinderCare, my daughter was always unhappy. When I picked her up from KC, she would tell me kids pushed her or pinched her and she was ALWAYS hungry. She is a very picky eater and KC only serves a pre-designated menu for each week. So, my daughter would not eat the food and thus, go hungry all day. Anyhow, FF serves the kids breakfast, drinks & a snack. All I need to do is bring her lunch every day. At least she is not going hungry. My daughter gets along with all the kids in her class. She loves her teacher, Ms. Cindy. I am VERY happy with FF and I am so glad I decided to enroll my daughter here. All the teachers and aides are very nice and caring. They discipline appropriately and fairly. There are no write ups or discipline slips for parents to sign. They take the time to explain what my child did to get a "time out" and why. When my daughter had a 104 degree temperature, they took very good care of her until I came and picked her up. The change in my daughter's behavior and attitude is tremendous. No more tantrums, she is happy when I pick her up and there's a jumpy house on the kids' birthdays. If you are considering enrolling your child here, take my advice, you won't be sorry! read more

We are very pleased with our choice of daycare. I have a 17 month old daughter who has been going here since she was 4 months. She LOVES her school, her teachers, and her fellow classmates. She gets super smiley when we pull up and she sees the big yellow fence. When I drop her off, she is excited to stay and play. Miss Andrea runs the infant room, and she is awesome. She is high energy, fun, and she is passionate about her responsibility. She is always really on top of everything, and she always makes time to talk to me and listen to any concerns I have. All of the staff members are kind, loving, and friendly. They really listen, care and remember the things I talk to them about. I feel like my daughter is very well taken care of. And I know she is learning a lot. Some really great things about FF: When I was originally thinking of care for my daughter, I first started looking at in-home day cares. I'm so glad we chose FF instead. They change all the babies hourly, and as needed on top of that. They do things like school pictures, and they have a big play structure and outdoor area, and they have fun surprises like the occasional petting zoo, etc. There is an accountability that you get when all teachers are holding each other up to a high standard. They are constantly evaluating things and looking for areas they can improve. They are very good at making sure all of the rules and policies are always followed carefully. You can't get that kind of accountability from in-home care. read more

My two year old boy has been going to tulip kids academy since more than a year now and he loves the homely care he receives there! Ms neeru and manju and one of nicest daycare teachers/management people I have encountered. They treat you with such loving warmth. It has a been delightful experience to my family. read more

My son has been going to Familiar Footsteps since summer 2015. Before he began going to FF he was in private daycare services. They were not educational and to be honest I wasn't comfortable with the environments. As soon as my son stepped into the familiar footsteps classrooms his eyes lit up with excitement. The teachers and assistants were helpful and always made sure I got any answers to questions I had. My son will be starting his second year of preschool with familiar footsteps this year and I am very comfortable with that because FF had a more advanced class to prepare the children for kindergarten. My son and I are both very excited and confident in familiar footsteps capability. read more

My son just started Williams elementary this year so we needed to find an after care program. We thought about the CDC at school cause of convenience and price, but felt that we wanted a more academic focused program. Here at tulip they spend more time focusing on homework and improving your child's skills. They also offer several options for more activities on top of the after school care (added cost). Such as Chess, Yoga, Lego etc.. Mrs. Neeru is very good at accommodating and working with parents with needs and requests. The best part is pickup us 6:30pm for pickup so we don't have to fly home like lunatics to try and pickup our son. Overall experience has been very good so far, happy with the overall service of Tulip. read more

This is an amazing place for my son. He is in infant class and enjoys every day. The reason we love this place is it feels like home, its cozy and my kid loves it. Ms. Neeru, Ms. Ratna, Ms. Manju - take care of him and they love him. There are times when I forget packing something for him but its all taken care by the teachers. This place is a must for parents who are looking for a place like home, who want their kids loved and want to be guilt free after leaving their kids to day care. read more

My little one has been attending Tulip at Almaden since he was 2 years. I see tremendous improvement and growth in his learning, communication, reading and confidence level. They offer personal attention and one-to-one training to help the kids with their writing skills. This place is super friendly with very helpful and caring staff (Ms. Neeru, Ms. Manju, Ms. Dawn and Ms.Erica are so lovely) who provide homely atmosphere that gives us a peace of mind. They offer gymnastics classes that my son absolutely loves and it is a pleasure seeing him practice those steps at home :-) They have recently started a complete meal plan (includes snacks and lunch) that is very convenient for parents so you do not need to worry about what food to pack every day. Tulip is a great learning place to enroll your kids with very affordable price in such a prime location and we absolutely love everything about it!!! I highly recommend Tulip Kids Academy, Almaden and you won't be disappointed with your choice. read more

My daughter started the pre-k half day program at Tulip kids academy last year. She enjoys going to school everyday and made good friends there very quickly. Teachers are so friendly and provide lots of information about the curriculum. They have provided gymnastic sessions during school and she enjoyed participating that as well. The location of the school is also very convenient for us with plenty of parking. We are very happy with all the academic and social skills my daughter gained during this school year. I highly recommend this school. read more

My nephew went here and I was always greeted by all the teachers there and really felt welcome. My nephew had so much fun there and made many great friends. Not only was he able to socialize with kids his own age, he also learned so much! The teachers do care about their students and you can tell through all the great activities and projects they plan out for the kids. read more

My daughter started in Tulip Kids academy when she were 2 years old. My daughter loved her school very much since then. Tulip Kids academy located in the corner of Via Valiente Mall and has plenty of parking space in front of it. I never worries about finding the parking space when I drop off my daughter during the rush hours in the morning. The teachers, especially Ms. Neeru, Ms. Erica and Ms. Jennifer are super friendly and take a good care of my daughter. My daughter love them and would like to give them a bear hug every morning with smile on her face. My daughter made great progresses on the intellectual development. She can count from 1 to 10, read letters A to E, and start expressing herself. We highly recommend Tulip Kids academy to be considered if you are looking for a day care for your kids. read more

Please, please please...check with licensing before enrolling your child in the preschool portion of this school. My child loves going to preschool. However, my child cried before going to school everyday. She also ran away from this location...YES, went out the front door and left the location. She was three years old, and they didn't even know she was gone for about 20 mins. No one ever called me to tell me that she left. I lived in the mediterian apts near the freeway. My child ran home. YES, ran all the way down cottle and straight to our apts. No one from the preschool EVER called us. NEVER, no teachers, no owners,NO ONE!! The police came knocking on my door, and told me that my child was gone. Thank goodness that she knew how to get home. My child was home with me for 45 mins before the police even came to my house. The police also told me that the school went to look for my child before they called the police. One of the teachers had to take anger management classes, and was still teaching with the children at the time. Please do your homework before enrolling you child to this school!!! Southside community has a much better preschool program with better pricing and professional teachers! Everything is documented with licensing, please call them to hear ALL the negitives about this school. I would have saved myself a lot of heart ache. Now I feel it's my job to warn parents about this school and lack of professionalism shown by teachers, directors and owners. read more

Our child (toddler) went here part time and full time for a little over one year. The facility has a mom and pop feel which was nice. However, we stopped going here for the following reasons: Cost: It was fair and below the average, but you get what you pay for...... Accounting: Rude. Often made billing errors. Would call us demanding money only to realize it was already paid. Staff: The facility director had a great demeanor and good customer service. However, this fell short with the teachers. Most were not very friendly. Made little to no effort to greet the parents or kids in the morning. It was uncomfortable dropping my child off, which is why we left. appearance: Outside - generally clean, but leave trash stacked up out front. The entrance and exit gates were often left open and unsecured. This was of great concern because the facility is located on a very busy street with traffic often moving at high speeds. I brought this up to staff and gates were secured with better latches but didn't last long. Inside - mildew smell in class rooms. Play ground area usually had leaves and general debris. Parking lot: Small, cramped and difficult to maneuver in and out of. Conclusion: I think the owner and Mgt. mean well, but ultimately there were too many safety concerns for us. There are better daycare / schools out there, keep looking. read more

Our little one goes to Tulip where they provide more than homely environment, coaching and care while you are away from your precious ones! Ms. Neeru, Ms, Manju and their staff is extremely caring, loving and affectionate towards kids. My son goes for little over a year now, and we are extremely happy that we selected Tulip Kids Academy. They have routine Kids Gymnastics, Spanish and Art class, along with play-time outside the facility. Its a very clean and kids friendly atmosphere for your little ones to form companionship! I highly recommend Tulip Kids Academy and the staff! Thank You teachers for the extra effort on your side!! read more

Our 4 yr old has gone to Familiar Footsteps since he was 6 months old and now we are sending our lil 5 month old girl. Being a "helicopter Dad" (someone who circles their kid constantly), I was very particular about where we would send our children. From the 1st day they made me feel at ease and they have done nothing but love my children like their own ever since. They also have done a great job in partnering with us on discipline, potty training, teaching ABC's & #s and all the other things new parents need help on. read more

Tulip Kids Academy in Almaden is the best kept secret in South San Jose daycare/preschool options. It is somewhat hidden in the CVS shopping center at the corner of Almaden Expressway & Via Valiente and quite frankly, when I was first researching options for my toddler, I really didn't consider them initially because they weren't "big & flashy." That was a mistake on my part. After sending my son to one of those more well known centers in San Jose which turned out not to be a good fit, we decided to give Tulip a try. It has been absolutely wonderful for my son (who is now 22 months) and for our whole family. My son loves this place and loves his teachers like family. My husband and I look forward to dropping him off and picking him up because he's always so happy and excited. Every time I pick him up, he is actively engaged with one of his teachers, learning something new. He's learned new sign language, more letters, and countless new words. It's awesome. Tulip provides both an incredibly loving, warm, caring space, as well as a quality learning environment. I highly recommend Tulip Kids Academy to anyone searching for this combination of qualities for their child. read more

My son has been going there for 10 months now. He absolutely love it. Initially as any parent would, I was worried about how my son (who was 10 mo old by then) would adjust, will he be taken care when he is crying, so many questions in my head. My son easily got adjusted in 3weeks. Ms. Neeru, Ms. Manju, Ms. Darleen and Ms. Rathna were so wonderful with kids. They are so kind and warm to all kids. They became like family to us. They keep him occupied with dance, play time, cute art projects etc. My son looks forward going there. With all the positive simulation he thrives in there. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Love love love Ms. Melissa. Our family can not say that enough. She really helped my daughter transition to preschool from home care. She has excellent communication skills and has a great connection with the children & parents. She planned great projects with the children & cute days for the kids to wear pjs & princess outfits to school which of course were a favorite for my daughter. We will miss you as we are now off to Kinder thank you for your excellent preparation! read more