I highly recommend Ms. Jen's daycare!…read more We started my 3 yr old with Ms. Jen to prepare him for TK and she has done exactly that and more. Beyond the academic things he's learned (like writing his name, all the alphabet and #1-100), our son's social confidence has really grown too. Can't forget to mention she potty trained him and gave us a plan at home for potty training. It's obvious how much Ms. Jen and her daycare care for the kids. Thanks for everything Ms. Jen, Mr. O and Nanay!

Ms. Jen is an absolute gem! I spent a lot of time looking for a local daycare that I felt good…read moreabout sending my son to, as an anxious first time mom. We toured many daycares and Ms. Jen's was our favorite and we're so happy we found her! She truly loves and cares for all her kids. I 100% trust her with my son. She helped support our family in many aspects. My son has a food allergy and she brought so much peace to my anxious mind and kept him safe. When it came to potty training, she partnered with us and really helped make it easier. During his time there, my son has grown, learned (alphabets, numbers, communication skills, etc) and had so many great memories there. He would come home and surprise us with new things he learned! My son just graduated and is starting a new school, but he REALLY did not want to leave. We hope our son's future teachers have a heart of gold like Ms. Jen! In a nutshell, we highly recommend Ms. Jen! We will miss her, Mr. O and Nanay so much.

I highly recommend this preschool to other parents. They are very attentive and genuinely cares for…read moreall the kids. My little one took a little time with adjusting during drop offs, but they were so patient and really took the time to make my child get comfortable. The provided snacks and lunches are also an added bonus! My 3 year old learned addition, her alphabets, and writing/tracing within her first year attending this school.

My son's experience at Seven Hills Montessori was absolutely incredible. Ms. Bingjie, all the other…read morecare givers and teachers are very patient, kind, and supportive to all the children. My son learned many things as a young 3 year old like, how to go potty, reading, writing, math, and good communication skills. He struggled with drop off at times and the teachers provided amazing care whenever he was feeling nervous. They always updated me throughout the day with texts or photos to ensure me that he was okay and doing well. Lastly, I really loved the nourishing meals cooked and provided everyday for my son, that's something you can't find anywhere. I look forward to always recommending this school to anyone and sending my other children in the future. Thank you Ms. Bingjie for your wonderful care with our son!

My daughter has been at Sunflower since she was 7 months old and is now 17 months. Over the past…read morefew months, I've seen tremendous growth in her development. Amy focuses on skill-building through play and partners closely with me to help our LO reach her milestones. Although our daughter is currently one of the younger children in the daycare, Amy is very intentional about tailoring activities that are age and developmentally appropriate. She is incredibly attentive, and it's clear how much she genuinely cares about the kids in her care. I also appreciate how well organized and clean Amy's daycare is. I toured nearly 10 daycares, and hers was by far the cleanest. I fully expected our daughter to be frequently sick during the colder months, but she hasn't been ill at all this winter, which truly speaks to the level of cleanliness at Sunflower. Sunflower Daycare is a wonderful option for parents looking for a more structured and thoughtful environment. Amy shares updates at pickup and offers helpful feedback and advice on how we can continue supporting our daughter's development at home. Every morning we ask our LO if she wants to go to Amy's, and she always nods enthusiastically!

Our LO has been at Sunflower Daycare since she was 18 months old (now 2.5yrs). Amy is a great…read moreteacher and caregiver. I'm always impressed with the creative and intentional ways that she works on age-appropriate skills with my LO using age-appropriate tools and toys. She has helped my LO learn social skills and how to help herself, which has made home life so much easier! Amy has a way of instilling a joy for learning. In the past year, Amy has taught our LO how to use a spoon AND chopsticks and now coloring inside the lines. My LO has learned to sing several songs in English and Mandarin, and has even learned over 40 Chinese characters! Amy's space is always impeccably tidy, clean, and safe. She has a large variety of learning toys, books, and fun activities that are organized and stored safely. She makes a healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks every day. My LO actually became more regular once she started coming to Amy's (TMI but it makes me happy ). I highly recommend Sunflower Daycare. Amy is organized, attentive, and patient with our LO and I appreciate her speaking honestly about what our LO is doing well and what she can work on. We couldn't be happier here.

We recently transitioned our daughter to preschool after she spent two years at Climb to the Top…read moreunder Aydee's care. Aydee's was the first daycare we put our daughter in, and we could not have been happier with our (and our daughter's) experience there. Every time we asked our daughter if she wanted to go to Ms. Aydee's, we got an enthusiastic "yes!" which basically sums it up. We cannot begin to thank Aydee enough for all she has done to care for and nurture our daughter. She helped her learn to walk, to talk, to potty train, to recognize numbers and letters, and to make friends (the most important of all!) Knowing that Aydee provided a safe, loving, and patient space for our daughter to grow and learn was a tremendous comfort to us. You can see the love and care Aydee puts into her calling as a daycare provider, from the way she plays with the kids and shows affection, to the nutritious food and clean, playful space she maintains. If you are looking for someone with whom to trust your most precious charge, Aydee is the one.

Climb to the Top childcare is a wonderful school. I was extremely lucky to have found Aydee when…read morelooking for a place for my 7 month old. Aydee shows compassion for the kids as well as teaches with love and a great big smile! I love all the crafts my little one would come home with. And on the weekends my daughter would ask " I want to see Miss Aydee." Her assistant Miss Connie is equally amazing. My daughter would come home with the cutest hairstyles! Honestly both teachers made me feel very comfortable leaving my young child while I went off to work. I moved 25 minutes away recently but I am definitely still bringing my daughter. If you're looking for a warm, safe, and educational childcare, Climb to the Top is what you need! Thank you Miss Aydee (and Miss Connie) for all you do for my family!

Skeyci has been a great fit for our family. My daughter has been attending for 1.5 years now, she…read morestarted shortly after she turned 1. Sandry is very caring and attentive. What really stood out to me was the tasty and nutritious meals Sandry prepares for the children. We were feeling discouraged when we were looking at menus at other daycares/preschools and feel lucky we found Sandry! She has a fantastic garden the kids have supervised access to as well. We have really enjoyed our experience there!

Skeyci is a great place. Mrs. Sandry is so wonderful, loving , caring and teaches so much. My…read moredaughter has been going there for 3 years and it's amazing how much she has learned . She started when she was a year old and has never cried when I left her. She loves going to school in the morning. I highly recommend Mrs Sandry at Skeyci children's program.

Both of our kids went to Little Panda and they had a wonderful time. Yiyi was always patient with…read moreus and gracious about challenges with the kiddos. They both had really happy memories and still talk about their time with her fondly. They always came home safe and happy.

Both of our children went to Little Panda Daycare and our younger kid just recently "graduated" and…read moremoved up to preschool. We are sad our time has ended with Little Panda but so glad that we made the decision to work with Eva, who has many years of teaching and childcare experience. Tuition is also very reasonable which is great. Eva has been incredibly dedicated, kind, and caring since day one. She worked with us to help our child transition smoothly to daycare. We received photos/videos and messages sharing about our child's day and progress. They read books, learned numbers and the alphabet, played music with kid instruments, sang songs (in English and Mandarin), engaged in games that helped with their motor skills, and did lots of arts and crafts. It was wonderful to see pictures/videos of my child really enjoying herself while practicing balancing, hopping, and dancing in their activities. Eva worked with us on sleep training, potty training, and ways to encourage our child to eat a more balanced meal. She communicated with us when we needed to bring more diapers or leave extra clothes based on the season/weather. Knowing our child was happy and safe at daycare gave us total peace of mind. Little Panda provided a cozy and nurturing environment but also helped my child grow with confidence. She loved going to daycare and often talked about her friends. She proudly shared about the things she learned and admired her artwork that we hung on the fridge. We all miss Little Panda and can't thank Eva enough for working so hard to help our child learn and grow.

Best place for your kids, everyone is nice respectful and treat your kids like their own.read more

My son has been going here for almost a complete year now and I am forever grateful for this staff…read more My son loves going to school, he is always learning new things from colors to numbers to shapes and I love when he brings home his little art projects. They have been so kind and patient I highly recommend!

We can't recommend Ms. Rup enough - she has been amazing! Our son started with her when he turned…read moreone and is now almost three. He has truly thrived there, made great friends, and always comes home happy. Ms. Rup is nurturing, and genuinely loves and cares for the kids - someone we fully trust with our son. If you're looking for a loving, joyful childcare for your little one(s), we would definitely recommend reaching out to Ms. Rup!

We were so lucky to have found Ms. Rup's daycare. From day one, she created a loving and nurturing…read moreenvironment where both of our daughters (ages 1 and 3) thrived. It was clear how much she truly cared for them, and the bond they built was something special--our girls absolutely adored her. Ms. Rup was always dependable and communicative, giving us plenty of notice for any schedule changes or days off. She helped our girls grow into independent, confident, and kind little people. Thanks to the strong foundation she built, their transition to preschool was incredibly smooth--they settled in right away with no issues at all. We're so grateful for the care and attention she gave our children and would wholeheartedly recommend her daycare to any family looking for a safe, loving, and enriching place for their little ones.

This is the best daycare we have tried in Castro Valley, and I cannot recommend Ms. Lee enough for…read moreher warm and positive attitude, passion for children's education, and attention to detail. Our daughter asks us to drop her off at Sunshine Palette even on weekends. We can sense that the staff at Sunshine are more than just teachers. They truly care about the kids, and they create a loving, fun, and educational environment for children of all ages. We have been so lucky to have Sunshine as our daughter's daycare for the past 1.5 years, and we highly recommend it to other parents!

We are so grateful to have found Sunshine Palette Child Care. Our son just graduated after 2…read morewonderful years there, and we would do it all over again. It's clear Ms. Lee takes so much care with the daycare's curriculum, and truly gives her heart in her planning and execution. Just a few examples includes the freshly made, healthy meals every day, the frequent picture updates throughout the day via app, and the personalized feedback she provides for our child ad-hoc as well as through parent teacher conferences. As for the food, my wife and I often joke "At least he eats healthy at daycare!" when he isn't having the most balanced meal at home. For their curriculum, they have both fun and educational activities throughout the day, as well as cooking days where they come home with food items they learned to make that day. The pictures and updates give us peace of mind throughout the day as to how he's doing. Ms. Lee and the teachers on staff really go above and beyond to make the environment warm, welcoming, and nurturing for our son. Look no further than Sunshine Palette for an amazing environment with a commitment to your child's development both socially and academically. Thank you Ms. Lee and Sunshine Palette for giving our son (and us) such a amazing early childhood experience!

The 5 stars are for the Happiness Hill Preschool (HHP) teachers and the love they have for the job…read moreand the love they pour into the kids! My child has been to a few different daycare programs, including one that's literally 2x the price (Bright Horizons). However, HHP is the only place where my partner and I felt all the teachers (that we've met thus far) have a genuine passion for the kids. At a previous daycare, my child only talked about one teacher who seemed to really care, who unsurprisingly was the only teacher we felt actually enjoyed her job as a preschool teacher. However, at HHP, my child raves about all the teachers. There is a glaring weakness at HHP though, and that's the administration team. Unfortunately, other Yelp feedback about the slow and sometimes lack of responses (via phone or email) are true in my experience. Phone calls or emails go unanswered for days or weeks at a time, if at all. Fortunately, interaction with the admin office are mostly unnecessary after the child is actually enrolled. I'm hoping this area will be improved! If there are any "emergencies" or issues with my child at school, the teachers are very good about either calling or emailing us. And teachers are timely in their responses to our proactive emails to them as well. All in all, HHP has been a very positive place for my child.

I loved Happiness Hill so much that I sent my son 5 years later. He was loved and cared for. I was…read moreso sad when he graduated but he was prepared for kindergarten and loves to learn. This school has been a blessing for our family.