Schools in Fremont, CA

“Learn and Play Montessori's Centerville campus is truly exceptional! The dedicated staff creates a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. The Montessori approach is seamlessly integrated into their curriculum, fostering independence and a love for learning. The classrooms are well-equipped, promoting hands-on exploration and stimulating creativity. The teachers are not only knowledgeable but also passionate about each child's development. The strong sense of community is evident, and the open communication between staff and parents enhances the overall experience. The attention to individualized learning sets Learn and Play Montessori apart, ensuring that every child receives personalized support. It's a place where education meets genuine care, making it an excellent choice for any parent seeking a top-notch Montessori experience for their child.”

“Great teachers, curriculum, environment. My son was very shy and attached to me entering the school. After the first 2 days he was off on his own. The teachers are very experienced w kids. My son enjoys coming everyday.”

“Our kid is studying here and we are extremely happy with his progress. Some salient points:. The school gives personal attention to each kid and provides study/homework material matching his/her skills. My kid is learning well here without any pressure. And I would like to add that his knowledge is very advanced for his age. His teacher ensures he is interested in his studies and learning well even while she is meeting the educational needs of other students. . School takes care of wellbeing of their children. When our kid was bullied by another kid, school took immediate notice of it and acted on it even before we raised it to them.. My kid loves going to school for the overall welcoming atmosphere. . The extended care program has helped my kid gel well with older kids. I also see that it has improved his personal and communication skills by playing/interacting with them. So he is with his age peers during the school time and with older kids at extended care.. The school's parent bodies are a pleasant group to contribute our ideas/time with no pressure. And the school events held from time to time are fun filled. . Children are barred from using offensive words.I strongly recommend this school. And the most important thing is it is less than half the fees of other private schools like Stratford or Fremont Christian school. Do not be carried away by the school grounds or old buildings. Instead meet the teachers and then decide for yourself. I am really glad my kid is studying here.”

“This review is for their infant classroom. We started sending our baby here end of Feb-2023, when she was only 5-months old. I had joined their waitlist almost 10-12 months before the desired start date but still due to the long waitlist, the spot wasn't guaranteed until the last minute. Miss Ida, the center director always wears a smile on her face and is very accommodating and reasonable. She has set a great culture at this Kindercare location.After 1-week of settling time, our baby actually found her second home. She could not crawl or even sit without support when she started here, which made me nervous initially, but their classroom has infant cushions to help support babies of this age so they can sit upright, play and look around with ease. Her assigned teacher was Miss Marcy and I can't praise her enough, now we have reached a point where our baby eats or can nap with her help more easily than us. She promptly attends to her every need, our custom requests, and sends us periodic updates and photos all throughout the day. Other teachers also take care of our baby in her absence. Miss Gurdeep has lots of energy to make the babies smile. Our baby is happy there from the time of drop off to pick up, she actually fusses at home more as she misses her classroom environment (so many toys, kids, teachers, and activities). We get many smiling photos of our baby from her classroom. Babies here get a safe environment to roll, crawl, explore different art and sensory activities, and most importantly learn to socialize and make friends at such an early age. They also did a Halloween parade in their playground recently where the infants also could participate. It gives us so much delight to see our munchkin getting all these exposures at such an early age. We are 200% sure now that our baby would not have had this kind of environment or happiness had she stayed home under any of our family members' care or any nanny's care. I must say there are phases where our baby falls sick and stays home, which disturbs us badly since being both working parents we have to manage work along with taking care of her but we keep hearing from doctors, the classroom teachers, and even other parents who sent their kids early on that this will help build their immunity and reduce frequencies gradually, and no matter what age they start in daycare or school, this phase is going to happen.I feel it may be better to start early on like 4-5 months of age, since stranger anxiety builds and gets stronger as babies approach 1-year of age and then the settling time for the baby can stretch to several weeks making parents more anxious seeing their crying babies. There aren't many daycares around here that take infants, so if you need one, join Kindercare's waitlist during pregnancy. In-home daycares can take last minute but most of them keep the infants, toddlers, and even 5-year olds in the same room which scares the hell out of me.So overall I highly recommend this place to any new parent, it gives a lot of value for the money we pay vs had we paid much more to a nanny keeping our baby at home.”

“(Current parent leaves a message) LEP is a Chinese-English bilingual Montessori school. It runs the school based on Montessori concepts. It uses Montessori teaching aids to build children's cognition in all aspects, especially helpful for understanding abstract mathematics/scientific concepts. In addition, Montessori education also focuses on cultivating children’s curiosity, independence and expression skills. The principal has been engaged in early childhood education in different countries for many years and has been exposed to a variety of teaching models. He has rich experience and understands how to use the advantages of different teaching schools to help children grow. Moreover, the principal is very willing to listen to and accept parents' suggestions, and will make rolling adjustments to parents' requirements at any time. It is also very humane to keep pace with the times.My thoughts after my son has been studying for more than three monthsMontessori education advocates limited freedom and introduces moderate social norms, which makes a son who is cautious by nature more secure. At the same time, it cultivates his concentration and observation skills. He can play with toys or explore things on his own for a long time. The part that surprised me the most was the puzzles. Because I explored the teaching aids every day, my image and spatial cognition improved significantly. Within three months, the number of puzzles I could complete on my own increased from 6 to 40 pieces.And the daily circle time in Chinese and English makes his English songs, Chinese songs and poems catchy. The ability to interact with others has gradually matured, and communication with others is no longer timid and shy. Many daily activities, such as eating, dressing, going to the toilet, etc., can be completed by oneself. I am very happy that he has good interactions with teachers and classmates, and can learn knowledge, moral character, and social skills from play and life. He looks forward to going to school every day.Parents at the school have a very active relationship. They discuss school affairs or share interesting and delicious places. They meet every Thursday after school to walk their children together in the park. Potlucks are held regularly, and everyone is invited to their children’s birthday parties. Enthusiastic parents will also write newsletters to introduce their children and their families, and everyone is familiar with each other.”

“We enrolled our son here when he was 4.5months and now he is 17months. He was in the Lenido class (Ms Karima and Ms Grace) and graduated to the Willow class (Ms Badria and Ms Ariana) a couple months ago. Our family has enjoyed the company of the teachers at Lenido and Willow classrooms and we are very grateful for the learning & development our son has had in his formative years as an infant at MCC. Ms Karima & Ms Grace are definitely a godsend especially when parents have to leave their little ones and return back earlier than they wish to work. I truly believe that my child was safe and happy at his place, his eyes light up when he sees Ms Karima/Grace as he was there from the start as a baby.”

“My son has been attending Learn and Play since he was 2 years old and I am so pleased with the school curriculum. He has learned so much. He knows how to write his first and last name. He knows how to add and subtract and talk about what he’s learned in science. He practices handwriting daily. They also teach him many life skills that builds his confidence and independence. But most importantly he enjoys it so much he likes to show me what he’s learned when he is home. The front staff Ms Ana, Ms Rajbir, and Ms Kelsey are always so friendly and welcoming. Ms Lupe teaches Spanish and has my son yapping colors and numbers fluently. Ms Rania the School Director is always available and supportive and knows all the students. My son’s teachers are Ms Rose, Ms Dhillon, and Ms Kris and they are absolutely amazing. I was able to observe them in class and how they teach and care for the children left me speechless. They are so patient, wonderful, and organized. It’s no wonder my son has learned so much in their class. I could easily have him start TK at his older brother’s public school next semester but I’ve made the decision to have him attend TK at LAPMS and continue to make the 2 stops. This should be a testament on how much I love this school and their program curriculum.”

“Huge thanks to the most caring staff at Scrabble Montessori who took care of our kids just like family. This was the first school for our twins and we were lucky to have great teachers like Miss Kshama and Miss Juliana. Thank you all!”

“We are so grateful to Nature's Gift and everything they have done for my son. He flourished here. When he started, he was not really speaking fluently and had never played with other kids. Everyone there are so kind and caring, I cannot recommend them enough. I was really worried about how he would adjust to school but everyone there really helped him adapt at a pace that worked for him too. His language exploded too! Every day, my son raves about what he's done at school. This was my first choice preschool when I was searching, and it still is. I can't wait for my second child to be old enough to join the Nature's Gift Family.”

“I enrolled both of my kids at Genius Kids, Tech Drive and we are happy with the experience my kids had there. From day one, they easily connected with the teachers, which made the transition smooth and enjoyable for them. One aspect I appreciate about the school is their consistent communication and transparency. Every day, they send out photos and videos of the activities kids do via Bright Wheel app, allowing us to stay updated on their progress. They also incorporate activities like dancing, yoga, Halloween parade which adds an element of fun and creativity to their learning journey as well memorable exp for both kids and parents. They also hold review meetings to discuss the progress of the Kid. We definitely have seen significant growth and development in my kid under the guidance of all the Teachers. Special mention to Shruthi, who has been supportive and responsive to any concerns or questions we have had as parents. Her patience and positive attitude have made a difference in our experience with the school. I highly recommend it to any parents looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their children.”

“My granddaughter attends preschool and is flourishing under the care and teaching of a great staff! I appreciate the app provided for easy check in and check out, communication, and sometimes posting pictures of her day! Miss Martha is always there to greet the children and encourage the family. My granddaughter has had a great experience at Prince of Peace Preschool.”

“My granddaughter when she was young really enjoyed it, then 7 years later comes my grandson who just loves it as well . The staff are friendly and make it a great place to learn and play.”

“My son has been going since he was 2 months shy of 2 years old. He's a "stranger danger" type of kid. But when we walked into crystal for paperwork and took him to see how he'll be, we were shocked. To our pleasant surprise, he began playing with Miss Cynthia within a couple of minutes. Since day 1, he never cried to go to school. He's almost 4 now and still looks forward to playing at school.”

“When you walk into this Pre school, you are immediately greeted with smiling faces and warmth. You know why the children who attend here are so happy. The teachers are knowledgeable and great with the kids. I highly recommend Kimber Hills Pre School.”

“My daughter was at Harvest Christian for almost a year starting at 2.5. She loved her teachers, Miss Margo and Miss Amanda. Very loving and nurturing environment. Staff is so kind. Wonderful playground. Appreciated the flexible schedule options. Only thing that would make the preschool better is having sinks in the classroom for washing hands more frequently.”

“Genius Kids Mission is a fantastic place. Ms. V and Ms. K are such inspirational and caring teachers. We send our twin boys there. One of the best decisions we have made for their growth and development.”

“Our daughter attended Genius Kids at Mowry from age 9 months to 18 months. We would have sent her sooner but she was on waiting list for about 2 months. This was her first daycare. She was well cared for and happy there. She ate and napped well there and did lot of art projects. I found everyone there very affectionate, professional and thorough at their job. They were kind and patient in helping her settle there; be it at the start or while transitioning from part time to full time or when returning from long vacation or sick leaves, and specially during morning drop-offs which were usually hard. They responded to our queries over emails and brightwheel messages promptly. They were transparent with regards to her care and classroom safety and kept us informed. Our daughter once had an incident where she tripped due to an ill fitted sock and hurt herself a little. Her teacher took care of her, applied ice, shared pictures and also a detailed report of the incident. We are moving her to a daycare which is closer to home. GK played an important part in our daughter's growth and we will miss it. Highly recommend!”

“This is a long pending review for the teachers at Stratford. My son has been with Stratford for almost couple years now and we could not be happier.He starts his day with greeting Ms. Parul, Ms.Fong and sometimes, Mr.K who are extremely warm and loving. Could not ask for a better start of the day. Ms. Parul has also been very diligent in answering any admin questions.His teachers in preschool were Ms. Deidre and Ms. Eka, and my kid still makes it a point to drop by after his pre-K class to meet them. This is the kind of close bond they share with their students.His current teachers, Ms. Sonia and Ms. Lei, are wonderful and I can't believe my shy kid has opened up so much with them. They have been on top of academics and extra curricular activities, and my son really looks forward to going to his class everyday. I love how Stratford is helping the all round development of the kids. Ms. Kate is their music teacher, and she has worked really hard to help the kids develop a love for music. Ms. Paola has gone the extra mile to make Spanish fun for the kids, and my kid can not stop talking about her. The teachers put in a lot of effort to train and guide the kids for some amazing performances during winter and spring.A very special and huge shoutout to Ms. Anita, who has left no stone unturned to present Science to the kids in the most practical and fun ways. My son says that the Science period is the best time of the day for him. It is heartwarming to see him come home and try and teach us the experiments Ms. Anita teaches the kids at school. It takes a lot of effort to teach complex concepts to 5 year old kids in such simple and exciting ways. I wish every school had a Science teacher like Ms. Anita.Ms. Jessie has always been approachable and available to answer any questions and clarify any doubts. The kids are super fond of her as well and she conducts some of the best story sessions.Ms.T, Ms. Simi, Ms. Sanchari, Ms. Bobby are also in the list of kids' favs.Overall, we love how Stratford has provided a nurturing environment for our kid, and has helped him grow both academically and socially. My kid loves all his teachers and friends, and we are very confident that our kid is in great hands.”

“We have had nothing but a wonderful experience at The Learning Tree. The teachers are kind & caring and our children always have a good day. They have fun crafts throughout the year as well as holiday programs, a huge outdoor play area with grass, and extracurricular activities also. Children get lots of play and time outside. :) Would highly recommend!”

“I am so happy looking at my child engaging in everyday activities and all the care provided by the teachers. It's amazing to see what my 2 and half year old can learn in just three days my child is coming home and saying weekday names and more. And the picture sharing with parents is making my heart so happy and proud.Thank you for all the hard work.”

“Our son had a very good pre-school experience at Olive Children Preschool. Ms. Sheela is very caring, loving and attending. Every day when we pick up our son, she always have some interesting story about him to share with us and we have a good laugh together.The school have different creative activities everyday. Our son always brings home some interesting hand crafted projects. E.g. a doll made from a piece of cloth, a 3-D safari made from paper and stickers, painted leaves etc.The school offers hot lunch that is cooked and distributed by their central kitchen everyday. The food is well balanced among vegetable, carb, protein and fruit.The teachers are also very experienced with dealing with age specific development challenges. Our son attended the school when he was 2 year 4 months old without potty training. After we indicated to the teachers that we'd like to start potty training, the teachers were very cooperative and they brought him to potty every 1 hour. Their help accelerated our son's potty training as he was able to go diaper free without accidents during the day in 2 weeks, and in 4 weeks he was able to go diaper free at night as well. The progress greatly exceeded our expectation.”

“ABC Magic Moments was one of the earliest preschools accredited by NAEYC and consistently passes unannounced inspections from the California Department of Social Services with excellent ratings. But there is so much more to it. We loved the school at first sight and continued to do so for the next nine years. Many parents have shared that they feel fortunate to have found such a preschool. For us, it's a 15 to 20-minute ride from home, but it's entirely worth it. We know parents who drive even longer and have stayed with the school for many years. My girls were always eager to go to school after a weekend or vacation and were always reluctant to leave each day. The school has an open-door policy, allowing parents to visit any time of day. You'll always see children deeply engaged, whether outdoors or indoors, and they aren't afraid to come up and chat with you, as you are just another interesting part of the world they are exploring.Both our daughters attended from ages 2 to 5, through preschool and kindergarten. They thrived, becoming happy, confident, well-mannered, and well-educated children, eager to learn and ready for elementary school. Most importantly, they remained true to themselves--the big personalities and quirks they showed when young aged well through the years. Their differences were respected, honored, and encouraged at this school. We also saw children of various races, religions, dress preferences, dietary and allergy needs, and some facing family adversities. All of them enjoyed their journey together, learning to appreciate the diversity of the world and to recognize the intrinsic value in people. My older daughter is now in 5th grade, and her teacher has praised her for choosing good friends. I attribute this largely to her preschool years, where she learned what good behavior looks like.”

“I was lucky enough to get an appointment with Mrs Mei last year October, when everyone seemed to have registered their kids somewhere.I like that Mission San Jose Children’s Center is in line with Montessori method of teaching. And I especially love that Mrs Mei is such a loving and caring teacher! There were kids eagerly waiting in line to enter the classroom on the first day I dropped off my son. None of the kids were crying nor having a hard time saying goodbye to parents. That is how I know for sure this is the right place to go!And thank you Mrs Mei for all your holiday gifts. We love the sunglasses and candies.I highly recommend this place!”

“Our little one has been here since he was 10month in infant class and now has been transited to toodler class for a while. He has so much fun at Little Steamers every day, and has been taken very good care of.I love that all the teachers at Little Steamers are professional, loving and caring. They also prepare so many fun, educational and inspiring activities for young kids, such as painting, handcrafting, sensory play as well as circle time. There are also many opportunities for parents to be engaged.AM / PM snacks as well as lunch are included in the program. The classrooms are remodeled, divided by age groups, cleaned and sanitized daily.Highly recommended to those who are looking for high quality daycare for their little ones!”

“Our son has been going to Safari Kid Montessori in Mission for more than an year. We are very delighted to see our son's happy face and to watch his excitement to mention about all the activities when picking him up. The staff is friendly and affectionate. We have observed a consistent pattern of learning, increased attention span and social skills after sending him here. We are totally satisfied with our experience and will highly recommend this Montessori for anyone looking for one.”

“My daughter started in September with pretty much zero English and a very very strong attachment to parents. It would have been hard for her even if she did speak English, but without the skills to make friends or express herself or understand what's going on she was having a very hard time. We are pretty sure given the situation Keen Learners on Alder was the best choice for her as a first English-speaking school for several reasons:1. all four teacher in Room 2 are so kind and caring. They are so sweet and patient, so understanding and genuinely caring - they made a world of difference for my daughter and she quickly started actually enjoying school. I firmly believe that loving and kind teachers are the #1 factor in choosing a preschool for a young child, and we found the one. 2. their approach to academics is very strong and effective. From Sept to April, they managed to bring my daughter to the level of the rest of the group, without having to treat her differently or without slowing down other kids. This is amazing progress considering: she started with zero English, zero reading, zero writing; she is 5 and was with the kids who were already learning to read and write; she only went full time starting January, and until then she went twice a week. In April she reads, writes and talks in English. She is fully prepared to the next stepS The results are outstanding, kudos to the school staff!3. The school has multiple concerts and celebrations of American holidays and holidays from other cultures. It's just so fun there! There is always something going on. They organize very cute and well prepared mini concerts for parents, they actually give small goodie bags to the kids and treat them to special meals for the holidays. They had Santa come for Christmas, they had a science fair where they helped the kids present and do such a good job. 4. the director Ms. Madhu is very involved in the process and daily life. She is very informed about each kid's progress even though she is not one of the teachers. You can stop her on any day and she will tell you exactly how your child is doing, what they said today and how their progress is. It's very reassuring.The school is in a smaller building but it's light, bright and colorful inside. The playground is very nice too, much much nicer than some schools I have seen. Highly recommend! We will miss the school. Special thanks to Ms. Faiza, Ms. Megha, Ms. Pooja and Ms. Priya.”

“I am so thankful to Hearts and Hands for taking such good care of my son. He just started kindergarten and moved out of Hearts and Hands after spending 3 years there. I saw him grow from a shy young baby to a confident 5 year old. I am grateful to the teachers over there, especially Ms. Hazel who nurtured him with so much love and patience. She is such a warm person and is so passionate about teaching. My son learnt so much in his preschool class with Ms Hazel. He loved being there and we were never worried about him as we knew he was in good hands. We miss the school very much and will always be grateful for all the love and the care my son got there.”

“Our kid joined Stratford preschool in Ms Ruby and Ms Shipra s class. It was his first time in a large school setting. Within 6 months he has finished 2 school programs singing 10-16 songs in each event, his social interaction and speaking have improved tremendously and he is no longer shy or afraid of a big stage. Ms Ruby and Shipra know each child's needs and make them comfortable quickly . They are perceptive and friendly and nurture children's strengths. They are great at understanding of parents situations and go above and beyond to provide a loving and learning environment. The office staff are also very friendly and immediately attend to any question we have. our family is really enjoying our Stratford experience so far.”

“I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the amazing experience my child has had at young explorer.As a parent, I am constantly looking for the best education and care for my child, and I am happy to say that I have found that with your school.The teachers have been exceptional in their ability to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for my child. They have been patient, attentive, and creative in their approach to teaching, and my child has thrived under their care.The curriculum has been comprehensive and well-rounded, including a range of academic, social, and emotional development activities. My child has learned so much and I am amazed at the progress they have made. I especially appreciate the emphasis on play-based learning, as it has allowed my child to explore and discover in a fun and engaging way.The communication from Ms.Aruna has been excellent, with regular updates and feedback on my child's progress. I feel confident that the teachers and staff truly care about my child's well-being and education, and I appreciate the open and honest communication.Overall, I am thrilled with our experience at young explorer, and I would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a high-quality education and caring environment for their child. Thank you for all that you do!”

“Our daughter loves going to school here and especially loves her teachers Ms Cary and Ms Lisa, and the director Ms July. She comes home learning so many new skills and even started speaking mandarin. We are very impressed. As parents we've really appreciated the communication between us and her teachers (thank you for the photos, nap and meal updates) and we feel a part of the curriculum that's being taught. They also have so many fun/special activities such as a petting zoo and the option to enroll in soccer or gymnastics. Could not recommend more and wish she could stay in this class forever :)”