Schools in Palo Alto, CA

“A great school! We have been so impressed and grateful to see our son in such a nurturing and developmental environment. Teacher Barbara and Meenakshi are awesome.”

“Palo Alto Montessori is an incredible place for a toddler to grow. We had our daughter there from when she was 2 and she really flourished. The staff are very well trained, caring and watchful. Our trust in the school and staff was 100%.”

“I still vividly remember the first time we toured the school. I wrote an email on Friday night and I was not expecting immediate reply but Teacher Courtney replied immediately and she gave us a tour on a rainy Saturday morning over Christmas break. Then we asked our first son, which school he liked the most and he said Parents Nursery School (mostly because there are chickens).

We were hesitant at first whether we could make the arrangement for a co-op (parents participation) preschool, but we’re so glad we did. Our son is slow to warm up to people but over time his personality has bloomed and we love seeing him grow all rounded.

I remember I teared up during first drop off but everyone in school, the parent volunteers and teachers greeted him by name and that gave me so much assurance that he’s in the right place. The same goes when my daughter joined school as she turned 2.5, everyone welcomed her with so much love.

When our son joined the school, we also just relocated to the area and were hoping to find a great community and yes we did find it here. Many people would say, “just let me know if you ever need help”, but only few would actually do it. This school community goes above and beyond and they show up in times of need. When I gave birth to my 3rd child and we don’t have family who live close by, everyone showed up and helped us during the transition. They hosted our children, picked them up, fed them, arranged playdates, and fed my whole family.

I couldn’t thank this community enough! This is not just a school, it is a family ❤️”

“We had an amazing experience with Lilliput Infant Classroom! The teachers, Andrea, Maria, and Gloria were warm, attentive, and nurturing - making it clear how much they love and care for the children.

Our child had a wonderful time there, developing a strong love for books that has been such a joy to watch. The environment was perfect for growth, allowing our little one the freedom to roam and explore. We couldn’t have asked for a better daycare to support our child’s curiosity and development.

Thank you, Lilliput, for giving our family such a positive experience!”

“For those that want an academic based school, I would HIGHLY recommend this school. I found my child was unhappy at other academic based schools and didn't progress as much as I had hoped. My child has always been happy and responded well with the staff at ACME/Learn and Play Montessori. I don't recall a single time where I dropped him off where he cried, which is quite different than the other places he attended. Feedback from my child has always leaned toward staying at ACME/L&PM vs the other schools he attended.

Our son has attended Learn and Play Montessori school and ACME at multiple points of his early education. The first time he attended was just during the summer time, he went to a highly ranked and credible academic school the following school year where he then attended ACME again the following summer. We debated what school to attend the following year but found that his academic progress at ACME in both periods was too great to deny.

Currently there is a GREAT RATIO that allows our child to get the attention and focus of the teachers he would not get anywhere else. This has led him to excel past my expectations in English, Mandarin, Math, Science, and very impressed with his progress in his reading skills very early in Pre-k.

Thanks to Learn and Play Montessori school, we feel our child is well prepared for any school that he attends next year.”

“We sent both of our children to Country Day Little School and recommend it in the highest possible terms. Having explored many preschools in the Bay Area and elsewhere we feel so lucky to have found Country Day, which truly fulfills its mission of focusing on the well-being and flourishing of the children. The teachers are incredibly thoughtful, reflective, and kind. They bring joy to the children's lives, teach them about the natural world, nurture their social interactions in outdoor and indoor play, and are so highly attuned to the needs and capacities of each individual child. The community of parents they gather together is also a pleasure to be with and very supportive. Country Day is a treasure!”

“A long overdue review! When our son started in the baby classroom at Downtown Kindercare in August, 2018, we were nervous about the less than stellar online reviews. Fortunately, we've had nothing but positive experiences, especially when director Nancy took over a short time after we started. We sent our daughter there in Fall 2020, and for over six years, Kindercare was like our family away from home. We made lasting friendships and are incredibly grateful to the teachers and staff for the safe and fun learning environment that they provided to our two kids. We will always hold Kindercare fondly in our memories. It was an emotional day when the kids graduated!”

“Update: I learned that the head teacher of Room 1 is no longer with the preschool so my comment to avoid that room is now obsolete. The rest of my review, which is very positive, still stands.”

“Challenger isn’t the best place for school but it doesn’t mean it’s a bad place. The teachers are very creative and helpful in our study’s even if one of them is a bit sensitive when people are within 6 ft(Ms Rusu). Everyone had their flaws ( sry ms Rusu I need to write someone down to convince people to go to challenger). As a student who has been there for 7ish years Challenger is a good place to go to. It is in the more expensive side but if you can afford it ( u probably can cause you live in the Bay Area) the curriculum is a good 2 to 3 years ahead of the normal public school.

Edit: sorry if I did any grammar mistakes( to mostly Mrs. Gokhale), my mom was rushing me to hurry up the entire time.”