Schools near Montara, CA

“This is my 4 year olds favorite activity/class and given the choice she’d love to go here every day (she asks me if we have little gym today during pickup). Really appreciate all the patient instructors here who know how to engage and ensure a fun time for the toddlers and young kids while teaching them important skills!

Some activities are consistent across each class (sections kids rotate through in smaller groups) while others are varied (inflatables, hula hoops, different games etc). This keeps it interesting and isn’t monotonous.

The staff here is excellent and they seem to maintain the space and equipment well.”

“Our son James went here and absolutely loved it. He was always excited to go to school and always had good experiences to share with us when he came home. His vocabulary and speech improvement accelerated upon enrollment. All the teachers are very assertive in managing the kids and are very nurturing.”

“My son is 3 and he has been at Pacifica Co op through last fall up until now, and we could not be happier. We fell in love with the schools philosophy and facility right away but it was the teachers and school community that really won us over. We feel our son is incredibly safe and cared for at PCNS. The children are getting well thought out lessons every day along with art projects, singing, dancing, special guest readers, field trips, events and so much more. My little one has separation anxiety and the teachers have been so amazing to give my little guy a little extra TLC, to get him get through goodbyes . We are so happy with Pacifica Co-Op!! We will be so sad when it's time to move on. They really give the whole family such a great, preschool experience.

Trusting people with our children is hard, Pacifica Co-Op makes it easy! ??‍♂️”

“If you are looking for a Preschool/PreK for your little one from ages 2-5, I would highly consider checking out Early Years Preschool.

Since 2019, we have had our 2 older children gone to this school and our 3rd is currently enrolled. We are really happy with the teachers and the school, from the set up of different classrooms and playrooms, where you know that our child is not stuck in the same room all day. The curriculum is structured but fun for the kids. Our children were excited to go to preschool everyday and proudly come home with their artwork.

The school has fun events all year round, some where parents are invited to come and watch, such as Halloween, and Lunar New Year parades. Big plus, is snacks and lunch are included. (I miss this now that our 2 older ones are in elementary, and have to make their lunches).

Most importantly, our kids have always enjoyed coming to TEY and prepared them well for Kindergarten.”

“Kids Konnect Pacifica is absolutely wonderful! All of the teachers are so amazing and caring. My kid loves going to school so much that she runs up to hug her teachers whenever she sees them, which says everything about the warmth and love they give the kids.

She’s also learning so much in her classroom, especially craftwork, which she comes home so proud and excited to show us. It’s clear that the teachers put a lot of effort into making learning fun and creative.

On top of that, they’re redoing the playground and making the space even more amazing for the kids. We feel so lucky to have found a school that truly cares about both the education and happiness of our child. Highly recommend Kids Konnect Pacifica!”

“We’ve just completed three wonderful years at Genius Learning, and I cannot recommend it highly enough! As a parent, it’s been such a joy watching my child grow not only in Mandarin fluency but also in confidence, creativity, and friendship.

The teachers here are caring and attentive. I also appreciated how flexible and communicative Heidi was whenever we had scheduling needs or questions.

The art projects were always a highlight in our home — full of creativity, color, and fun. They also did a great job teaching my child how to write in English & Chinese and built a strong foundation for learning math. Most importantly, my child made close friendships and came home happy and excited to return each day.”

“Excellent, I just enrolled my son and I am very satisfied so far. They are great. They provide updates through the App which is great. They are very responsive when you have something to discuss or ask.”

“Excellent program. My son attends the afterschool program as a kindergartener and he has tons of fun. Structured play, knowledgeable and consistent staff. Flexibility in scheduling. The director is very responsive. There are seasonal fun events for families, such as holiday concert and lunar new year potluck. Staff share pictures and details of my son's activities on the app. My son also attends camp there. Overall an excellent experience.”

“Our children have been nurtured and loved by the fabulous teachers at Morning Glory, and have thrived in the Montessori method of learning. The idyllic outdoor play space, the meaningful birthday traditions, and the warm, inviting classroom environment have been highlights of our many years at this school.”

“Our preteen son has been at Wings for over 5 years now. Even though we live 30 miles away, it's been worth it to see our son grow and gain confidence. Wings serves kids with moderate to severe autism spectrum disorder, so they focus more on communication, functional life skills, and community integration. A good percentage of the students are nonverbal or limited verbally. He started out with barely speaking one word requests, but now is able to comment / observe about things he sees in the world around himself ("I see airplane go up at San Jose airport."; "I see red flashing lights. I hear train horn honking."). Because they are super patient, use positive reinforcement, and give him space or breaks when needed, he slowly came out of his shell and really enjoys going to school. They play to his strengths by using schedules, timer countdowns for transitions, visuals materials, and meaningful materials that are relevant to his experiences. He used to be super anxious in all new situations but now is much more willing to try new things. We can take him to restaurants, parks, zoos and museums now because of their focus on community integration. He also learned important life skills like brushing his teeth, bathroom routine, changing his clothes, eating independently, preparing snacks or simple meals, etc. We've loved our time at Wings and are forever grateful for the hard work all of the staff do to impact the lives of these kids. They really do care!”

“Our son attends CMS since he was 2.5 and loves to go to school each day. The teachers are attentive, caring, and compassionate with all the children. There's a learning theme each week, plenty of outdoor activities, and a concerted effort to learn through play which was very important for us. We'll be sad to leave once he goes to TK but good thing his sister will go in a year-ish.”

“First off, any 1 star reviews you see are from unrealistic parents. Happy Halls is a great school with a great staff. My kid has thrived since joining Happy Halls. He is happy, learns in a warm environment and makes great friends.”

“We were very lucky to have found Latchkey for our 2023 summer camp option. First, and most importantly, the staff are genuinely engaged with the children and enjoy what they are are doing. Ms. Nicole and Mr. Matt (along with the rest of the staff) were constantly being talked about how fun they were by my daughter when we picked her up. Second, the hours of operation were perfect for us working parents. Latchkey offers standard 8am-5pm summer camp hours with the option of early 7am drop-off or late 6pm pick-up for a nominal cost if needed. The regular 8am-5pm hours were so much more generous and practical for the working parent than almost all other summer camp options I had researched (most of which started at 9am and ended 3:00/3:30pm, which would never had worked out for us). Third, the activities and excursions offered are varied and fun. They had a TK/K small summer camp group which did not go on all-day excursions like the older kids did, which was great because my K-rising daughter would not have been able to handle all-day field trips. The patience the staff had with the children was especially admirable (my daughter cried at drop-off everyday and still the staff were so nice and understanding each day). I totally recommend Latchkey as a great summer camp option and I'm looking forward to next year's enrollment. It's run by wonderful people and they deserve much appreciation.”

“Friends to Parents was an awesome and great place for our son. We are sad to see him leave for Kindergarten. All of the teachers were very compassionate and loving. They made a bid difference in our child's life. He really opened up socially and made lots of friends. I highly recommend Friends to Parents.”

“We can’t say enough good things about our experience at Learning Links, Burlingame!

Our son has been attending for the past 1.5 years, and from the very first day, it was clear this school was something special. The teachers and staff created such a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment, not just for our son, but for our entire family. It meant so much to us that everyone, from teachers to directors, made a genuine effort to get to know us, and learn/remember all of our names!

Shoutout to Teacher Guillermo and Teacher Nallely for their incredible support and guidance! Not only did they establish a sweet friendship with our son, but they also taught him so much. From helping him develop essential social skills and having the tools to navigate social situations, to laying a foundation in early academics. Guillermo & Nallely played a huge part in preparing our son for TK. Their kind, communicative, and joy-filled approach made each day fun and meaningful!

We also loved all the other staff at LLB too! They were always kind, silly in the best ways, and genuinely invested in each child’s experience. They take the time to engage with kids on their level and fostered a joyful, inclusive environment where every child could thrive. Shoutout to Grace, Nayla & Charlene for being such cheery and welcoming faces each morning!

The classrooms were always clean and thoughtfully organized, filled with engaging materials that sparked curiosity and learning. From sensory play to dance parties, art, and imaginative play, the variety of activities was perfect for supporting every aspect of developmental growth. Our son has learned so much from being here!

We also loved how the school encouraged family involvement. There were multiple family events throughout the year, which made it easy to feel connected to the community and involved in our child’s experience. Communication was always open, thoughtful, and timely—we always felt in the loop.

We are genuinely sad to be leaving because our son has graduated. He thrived here, and we’ll miss the entire staff and the sweet preschool community! We plan to send our second child to Learning Links! Thank you Learning Links for giving our family such a fantastic start to early education!”

“Amazing customer service. These people will actually answer your questions and take care of you. The classes are good and the gym is not crowded compared to other gymtowne locations. My 3 girls love it here. They have lots of tables for siblings to do homework and it's a pleasant environment.”