Schools in San Bruno, CA

“Our daughter has been at CMS for the past couple of years, and we honestly can't say enough good things about it. The teachers and staff are warm, patient, and clearly love what they do, and it shows in how much our daughter has grown.

We love how CMS makes an effort to make school fun and exciting. Such as doing themed days like pajama day or crazy hair day, water play, or the yearly Halloween parade. One of our favorite memories was the Christmas party, where the kids practiced songs and performed them for the families. Watching our daughter get up there with her classmates was such a special moment, and we could tell it gave her a real boost of confidence.

We've also been really impressed with how thoughtfully the curriculum is put together. They cover important topics including: phonics, counting, early math, patterns, writing, and spelling in a way that feels age appropriate and fun, not forced. I also like when they have themed weeks, including themes like the solar system, things we do during summer, or friendship which keeps things fresh and gives her something new to talk about at home. They also do a great job tying in nearby holidays through themed lessons and events, so the kids get to learn about and celebrate different traditions throughout the year.

We also really appreciate how connected the school keeps families through their app, with photo updates from the day, reminders, and notes about what's coming up. It's a small thing, but it makes a big difference.

Moving on to TK is bittersweet for us, but we're so thankful for the foundation CMS gave our daughter. Highly recommend to any family looking for a place that truly cares.”

“My daughter has been in the toddler room at Happy Hall for the past 9 months and has had an incredibly positive experience. She absolutely loves her teachers, and as a parent we appreciate their open communication and updates. We have really seen our child flourish and grow at Happy Hall!”

“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!”

“My daughter went to Bright Star from when she was 2 years old to almost 4.5 years old. We couldn’t have picked a better preschool. My daughter learned so much and made her first best friends there. We loved that they provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks (one less thing to stress about). Teacher Mary also throws the best parties (Christmas, Easter, Halloween, CNY, graduation, etc). And my daughter always came home with the cutest holiday crafts! She loved all the teachers as well. We’re sad that she’s leaving Bright Star but soooo thankful that the Bright Star teachers provided the best care, made us feel safe, and got my daughter MORE than ready for TK! Thank you Bright Star!!! 🌟”

“I can't say enough good things about Hugs Hangout! One of my kids recently graduated to kindergarten and my other kid is currently attending Hugs now. The staff here is not only incredibly thoughtful and kind but also highly skilled in early childhood education. Their communication with parents is top-notch, and they go above and beyond to ensure we're well-informed about our child's progress. Most importantly, my kids adore their teachers.One standout experience was their assistance with potty training my younger son. They made the process so much smoother for us as parents, and our son quickly adapted thanks to their guidance.Now that my older son is in kindergarten, I can confidently say that this preschool prepared him exceptionally well, both socially and academically. It's heartwarming to see how confident he is and how easy the transition to kindergarten was, thanks to the foundation laid here.The program's focus on making learning fun and engaging is evident, with various spirit days, ooey gooey nights and other activities. They recently relocated to the former Rollingwood elementary school location, and the newly refurbished classrooms and play area are great. We couldn't have asked for a better place for our children to start their educational journey. Highly recommended!”