Schools near Blackhawk, CA

“Enrolling our child at Tassajara Montessori was one of the best decisions we've made for him. We were amazed to see our child learn to read, write, and even begin first grade curriculum by the time he turned 5, all thanks to their nurturing and stimulating environment.

Ms. Mona truly fosters independence, curiosity, and a genuine love for learning. Beyond academics, our child developed essential life skills and strong social-emotional intelligence.

We are incredibly happy with our experience. The staff are wonderful, communicative, and deeply invested in each child. We HIGHLY recommend Tassajara Montessori to all parents seeking a profoundly positive early childhood education. It's a foundational investment that truly pays off!”

“We are incredibly grateful for the wonderful experiences our daughter, Lola, has had at Fountainhead Montessori School. From the moment she started at 18 months, the nurturing environment and dedicated teachers have played a pivotal role in her growth and development.

As we prepare to move to Southern California, we reflect on the countless moments that made her time here so special. Each teacher has not only imparted knowledge but has also instilled a love of learning and curiosity in Lola. Their patience, creativity, and unwavering support have helped her blossom in ways we never imagined.

We will carry the memories of her laughter and discoveries with us, and we will forever appreciate all that the staff has done to nurture her spirit. Thank you, Fountainhead Montessori, for being such an integral part of our family's journey. You will always hold a special place in our hearts!

With love and gratitude,
Mike and Jessica Frugaletti”

“Both of our sons went through Learn and Play Montessori and we spent 6 year total with the program. We couldn't be happier with our experience and LAPMS' impact on our boys' development. We had teachers who truly cared about our sons and fostered their continued growth with their friends.

We will miss the program and recommend it to anyone.”

“Great director and teachers! Directors are friendly and always provide coordination, help, and flexibilities with their best efforts and in a timely manner. The teachers there are professional and friendly too, to whom I can easily approach and talk about my kids. Overall Yangfan is a very friendly and caring afterschool and day care. Both me and my kids are happy with it!”

“My daughter is very excited about Bright Kid Academy, and we, as parents, are also highly satisfied. The teachers are caring and ensure every child feels valued. The school offers engaging activities and fun events that make learning enjoyable. We’ve seen great growth and confidence in her since she joined. We’re truly grateful to the entire team for creating such a nurturing environment.”

“I am writing this review with love and gratitude for Genius kids Dougherty. I can’t believe the growth that I saw in my child. I am impressed by the work she is doing here math, reading and writing. She looks forward to going to genius kids and have fun. I can’t rave enough about the program and recommend everyone who want their child to excel not only academically but emotionally. My daughter has transformed from being shy to confident. A big thanks to Ms Vantika and team for the amazing work they do.”

“We’ve had a wonderful experience at La Petite Academy! One of the biggest advantages for us as working parents is their extended hours where they open as early as 7:30 AM and stay open until 6:30 PM, which makes scheduling so much easier. Unlike many other schools that have frequent closures and holidays, La Petite is open most days of the year, which means we don’t have to constantly rearrange our work schedules or take time off.

Ms. Uma has been a true blessing. She cares for our daughter as if she were her own, and we are incredibly grateful for the warmth and attention she gives every day.

The school offers plenty of free play, which our daughter loves. There are a wide variety of toys, puzzles, and pretend play items that keep the kids engaged and encourage creativity.

Miss Milpa, the director, is another highlight. She is kind, approachable, and always open to communication which is something we really value as parents.

Overall, we feel very lucky to have found a place like La Petite where our child is happy, safe, and well cared for.”

“My son has been attending for over a year now, we are both very happy with the teachers at Loving tree. His teachers are not only knowledgeable and passionate, but also incredibly patient and supportive. Communication between the teachers and parents is very prompting

The curriculum is well-structured and engaging, combining language learning with cultural activities that make the experience fun and meaningful. Classes include music, art, English, Chinese, math and Chinese holiday celebrations that bring Chinese traditions to life.

We recommend Loving tree to parents and students who are looking for an immersive Chinese culture environment and academic improvement.”

“Our daughter started at Autumn Creek when she turned 2, and we have had the most wonderful experience over these last two years.

Starting a new daycare is never easy, but the teachers were consistently kind and loving, always showing such patience and care for her at drop-off. She quickly grew to love going there and to this day, she happily walks straight in.

She has really thrived at Autumn Creek and continues to grow in so many ways. Of course, there is the academic component. She regularly comes home talking about everything she’s learned - from foundational skills to facts about the Earth to phrases in Hindi. But what is most important to us is how she’s grown as a person. The teachers place such emphasis on social emotional learning, always encouraging and helping kids to become more resilient, caring, and confident.

We’re very lucky to have our older daughter at Autumn Creek and know our younger one will enroll as soon as she’s old enough.”

“My son attended Montessori School of Pleasanton for 2 years from age 2-4. We were extremely lucky to be in Ms.Shailja's Cedar classroom. Ms. Shailja is the most patient, kind and compassionate teacher we could have asked for. In addition to teaching our son important life long learning skills through the Montessori teaching method, she was also invested in him as individual. We saw our son take huge leaps from a social and independence aspect. We were so sad when we moved and had to leave MSP.

In addition to Ms. Shailja, our son was in the care over other incredible teachers over his time there including Ms. Emma , Ms. Neven, Ms. Diana and Ms. Tiajayne. It was clear that these individuals were well train and incredibly suited for this word. So many others contributed to our experience there especially Ms. Joan. She is an incredible communicator which is so important when you child is at school and you need to know whats going on.

In addition to this the school offer multiple after school activities on campus which is great so the kids are exposed to different sports, dancing, art and music without parents having to do more pick ups and drop offs. They also get to do it with their classmate which makes it even more fun.

I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL AND ESPECIALLY THESE INDIVIDUALS ABOVE ENOUGH. Thank you MSP for the memories and for the care of my child as he developed.”

“This school has made such a positive impact on my child. The prekindergarten classroom taught her how to read, write, do math, and truly enjoy learning and being curious. They have taught her how to be a kind and respectful person.
The teachers in that classroom truly have made my child’s school experience so joyful that she looks forward to going to school everyday. They are amazing and so caring! The staff at primrose are all caring, professional, and make our family feel so supported.”

“My girls started their day care/school experience here. They've learned so much and come home with new songs, different ideas, the coolest projects - i.e. they made functioning windmills, hand puppets and cars.

Transitioning from being with their parents all day to going to school hasn't been the easiest for my eldest but she always ends up having so much fun and then hates leaving.

For my youngest Ms. Sheila, Ms. Nicole and Ms. Lina have been pivotal. When she sees them, she screams their names and has the biggest smile. Their genuine interest and care for our kids is more that apparent.

For my eldest some of the current educators that has helped her transition to TK (also in the school, but in a much bigger classroom and with a different curriculum) include Ms. Jinu and Ms. Kanika.

Let's not forget Ms. Maria (administrator) and Ms. Neerajah (director) - even though they aren't teachers they are directly involved with the girls every single day, enriching their daily experience.”

“We are extremely happy with our experience at kindercare! Our son absolutely loves going to school every day - he’s always excited in the mornings and comes home full of stories, and new things he’s learned. The teachers and director(Mr. Scott) are incredibly kind, patient, and attentive. we’re so grateful to Ms. Namita from pre-K for her patience and dedication in nurturing our son.”

“My kids is going to Genius kids for a month now. Kid still taking time to adjust going to school but teachers are very supportive of the situation and responding to my requests on regular basis to make him feel ease .”

“We had such a great experience at this school! We spent close to three years here with both of my kids, one starting in the infant room, and we were very pleased throughout our entire time here. My son who entered Kindergarten after attending this school was very well prepared and learned concepts beyond what was required to enter Kinder. My other child also excelled and was busy doing fun, hands-on learning all throughout the day. All of the staff and teachers we had the pleasure of working with were kind, warm, dedicated, and maintained a well structured curriculum. I would highly recommend!”

“Great school. Great stuff!! My daughter is very happy to go there , it’s her third year , I can believe she already know all ABC, numbers and even sign language!! The director, Ms Elif , she is very good with communication and open to hear and talk about all your concerns and need. I do appreciate that and highly recommend if your child’s well being is important to you .”

“Highly recommended! The teachers are very kind, experienced, and dedicated. My son has great improvement in reading, writing, math and following instructions. I am very grateful for teachers' supports.”

“My daughter attended Danville Montessori from 2023 to 2025, and it was an amazing experience for her. The school is very well organized and maintains a good balance of structure and discipline, while still creating a warm and welcoming environment.
She learned not just academics, but also so many valuable life skills that will stay with her beyond the classroom. The group of kids here are wonderful, and the caring teachers have been incredible - always supporting her and helping her catch up in areas where she needed extra attention.
Communication with the school has been excellent and prompt, which made the experience smooth for us as parents. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the choice of Danville Montessori and highly recommend it to any family looking for a nurturing and well-rounded environment for their child.”

“My son goes here and I'm very happy my decision. We moved and he had to start a new daycare/preschool so we were nervous to have to deal with month long transition but he actually only cried on the first day! The teachers made him feel very welcomed and gave him the attention he needs to feel more comfortable. The school has a good balance of montessori and play. It helped him feel more at ease and not so rigid/particular with things. The teachers are very sweet, nice, and have positive energy. I have not seen them stressed or fatigued. It was important for me to find a place where the owner is involved and Ms. Anu is super knowledgeable and cares about the kids and their development. They keep the place very clean. They also provide very nutritious food. I would definitely recommend this school!”

“Excellent center! Incredible support staff! Been with KinderCare for over 3+ years, with two kiddos, & this site and exceptional on communication, which was big for us! Highly recommend:)”

“We absolutely love this school! Our daughter started here in preschool, and our son joined the after-school program when he began Transitional Kindergarten. From the very beginning, we've had a wonderful experience.

One of the things we appreciate the most is how excited and happy our kids are to go to school every morning. As a parent, that says a lot! The teachers are warm, welcoming, and truly care about the children. They take the time to know each student and support them in every way possible.

The campus is beautiful and well-maintained, with a large playground where kids can run, play, and just be kids. There’s a great balance between learning and fun, and we’ve seen so much growth in both of our children—academically, socially, and emotionally.

We’ve been part of this school community since the Covid years, and it’s been many years now. We’ve always felt safe, supported, and connected. The staff handled everything during those challenging times with so much care and responsibility.

The school also hosts fun events and celebrations that bring families together, which we love. We truly feel like this is a second home for our kids, and we’re so thankful for the nurturing and enriching environment they provide.

Highly recommend Safari Kid Preschool and Afterschool to any family looking for a place where children are truly cared for and thrive!”

“I am very happy to say that Kinder Care at the Walnut Creek California area is the best in town. Ms Kathy, Jeanne, Rose. They are the most caring ladies for our children.I appreciate the caring, the understanding, the compassion ❤️ to our kids while we are working. They do thire best and thire patients are awesome.Thank you to allKathy, Rose and Jeanne. ??”

“Storyland was the best decision we’ve made for our kids. The teachers are all extremely caring, warm and welcoming. The school is bright, fun and the curriculum is the perfect balance of play and education. The staff feels like family and both my kids LOVED going there. We can’t recommend it enough!”

“OK so this review is long overdue even though my son has only been attending the school for a few months. So we moved from a close by school that was amazing. We loved being there. We loved the staff; they were so friendly and so kind and we really appreciate them and everything they did for my son. The only reason we looked into switching was because we felt like he's getting bored. We really saw that. He has so much more potential only if the curriculum or the school goes after what he is very good at. Now it has only been a few months, but I cannot even find the words to tell you how much improvement I see in my son. The school focuses on academics but also emotional and social growth so much that it is unbelievable The amount of hi's, goodbyes, calling everybody by their names, and just any social growth that you would not just expect but you would dream of your child having, they have put it in him already. And the way they go about is so amazing that I don't even have to ask him to do those anymore. Now moving on to academics and sciences and art - so my son was always very interested in animals and science and things like that. We read all sorts of books like that at home, and I know he was already advanced for his age. However, ever since we have moved to the school, it has been taken to next level. The school is ran by two fabulous women who care, who are very passionate, who love children, and who are on top of everything. And I mean everything. Their communication, the way they keep you involved, yet make sure their policies and rules and children's independence stays intact is beyond amazing. Also they have done a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful job picking out the most caring, passionate, informative, kind, and responsible teachers you can ever find. You can tell how happy the teachers are and how much they love what they do. I can honestly go on and on and on bragging about this school and everything about it. So anything you could possibly ever ask ,want, or need in every school they've got it all and more. Thank you for taking care of our little ones so well and for preparing them for what's to come. We truly love and appreciate you all.”

“Great school, low teacher to student ratios, they are a true Montessori preschool. Teachers are very knowledgeable in early education. Our son has learned so much going to this school and they’re very helpful with potty training as well. Their tuition is also affordable for the area. Couldn’t be more happy with the school.”

“Ashley is absolutely amazing and one of the main reasons I chose KinderCare for my children. While I rarely have concerns, one of my children was experiencing severe dietary issues, and Ashley went above and beyond to help our family during a very challenging time.

She took my son’s food restrictions seriously, made sure he never received anything outside of his approved diet, and worked closely with me while we were still trying to identify the cause of his symptoms. Because of her support and attention to detail, I was able to continue working instead of having to keep him home.

Beyond helping my family, I see the genuine care and compassion she shows all of the children every day. The kids adore her, and it’s clear that she truly loves what she does. Ashley is patient, attentive, and treats every child as if they were her own. She is exactly the kind of person you hope to find caring for your children, and KinderCare is lucky to have her. Thank you, Ashley, for everything you do! ❤️”

“We’ve had a fantastic experience at the School of Imagination the past couple years. The student-teacher ratio is excellent. The teachers and staff are incredibly caring. There is a focus on emotional growth and personality development. Our kids have truly enjoyed their time here. We love seeing all the pictures and videos shared during the day. Highly recommend! And a big shoutout to Ms. Casey, Ms. Denise and Ms. Athena!!”

“This is an absolutely amazing school! The teachers and support staff are knowledgeable and of course great with all the children. My son started at 4 months old and I have seen such astonishing growth due to the detailed curriculum and efforts by the teachers and admin. Can’t say enough great things about this center!”

“I just had to take a moment to express how awesome the infant class is at this center. The teachers (Ms. Risa, Ms.Britney, Ms.Janice) are so caring and the environment is all about positivity. They make sure that your baby is comfortable. They send multiple pictures from you child everyday and thats really interesting to see what your child is learning and doing. And you know those first few drop-offs can be a bit rough, but everyone went the extra mile to help my baby settle in. They seven send us cute pics to ease our mind :)The directors( Ms.Sue and Ms.Caitlin)are Seriously amazing! They’ve got everything under control. So glad I found this place for my little one! Highly recommend this branch ?”

“When I toured daycares while pregnant, Little Bridges stood out as the best option by far. There was a waitlist, but I knew it would be worth it—and it absolutely has been.

Returning to work after having a baby was one of the hardest transitions I’ve faced. I considered hiring a nanny, but from the very first day at Little Bridges, I knew we were in the right place. The teachers made me feel understood and supported, and most importantly, they treated my baby with such genuine care and attentiveness.

It’s clear the teachers truly love what they do. They create a warm, safe, and engaging environment where my baby is not just looked after, but nurtured and celebrated. Their thoughtfulness, patience, and dedication have made all the difference—not only for my baby’s development, but for my peace of mind as a parent.

I’m so grateful to the incredible staff at Little Bridges. They’ve played such an important role in our journey, and I can’t recommend them highly enough to any parent looking for exceptional infant care.”