Schools in San Jose, CA

“My son attended Primrose from infant until he was 3 years old. There are countless great things about Primrose that I could mention. When my child was a baby, I was impressed by how clean, organized, and well-maintained the rooms and facilities were, which gave me peace of mind about leaving him in their care. The app that allowed me to see photos of my child and receive updates on activities was also incredibly reassuring.

After infant class, school provides lunch and snacks which made in-house which was also big plus for us.

At one point, we had to switch to another daycare for a year due to my husband's job transfer. During that time, we realized just how high-quality and outstanding Primrose evergreen truly is. Comparing it to another daycare only highlighted its excellence even more.

As my son grew older, it was wonderful to see him learning so much and genuinely enjoying his time at Primrose. He always seemed happy to go, which made us feel incredibly grateful. We're especially thankful for the amazing and warm teachers at this daycare--Ms. Julie, Ms. Maritza, Ms. Keerthana, Miss Priyanka, and Miss Neha and all the teachers he had. They had such a positive impact on our child. We miss them dearly and couldn't have asked for a better team!

I also have to mention the seasonal displays and events--they were absolutely amazing and added so much to the overall experience.”

“After touring about 10 daycares and previously sending our son to Action Day on Moorpark, switching to Precious Moments Preschool has been completely life-changing for our family.
Here is why we love it:
Calm & Focused Environment: With fewer children, the atmosphere is incredibly peaceful, and our son is so much happier here.
Amazing Teachers: The staff does a wonderful job letting the kids grow into their own unique personalities. Miss Merve is especially attentive and caring—plus, she’s a trained nurse, which gives us immense peace of mind.
Great Communication: The teachers are super responsive, and having camera access has done wonders for easing my anxiety.
Highly recommend Precious Moments to any San Jose family looking for top-tier care!”

“Outstanding teachers, well-designed curriculum, excellent customer service - can’t recommend enough. We have been with Thinkacademy for 5 years now. Truly wonderful experience. Teacher Candy, Peter, and Atharva are awesome. They often keep providing free special workshop classes to their long term students, which is such a huge bonus. All the staff are amazing too. They always go an extra mile to help the students and parents. Kids get reward coins for class and home assignments and through fun games at class that they can use later to redeem for big brand gift cards (including Roblox, Apple, Lego, Amazon), Lego sets, Beats headphones, and many other gifts. When it comes to math, we are totally at peace. Can't have enough words to praise them. A big shoutout!”

“As our daughter transitions over to the preschool side my husband and I have been reflecting on just how wonderful our experience at the infant center has been since she started at just 6 months old. The entire staff really helped our family navigate the many transitions that come with raising a little one and we consider them to be a huge part of her ability to thrive and grow. While we are excited for every new milestone she hits including heading to the preschool, it is of course bittersweet as we will miss them all so much! The bonds our daughter has made with her teachers in every class were more than we could have hoped for. We are so grateful!”

“Primrose School is phenomenal! The teachers and staff are wonderful, the curriculum is excellent, and the facility is incredibly clean and safe. Our family has had a fantastic experience here, and we’ve seen so much positive growth in our child's development and confidence. We highly recommend Primrose to any family seeking loving and caring place with top-notch early education!”

“Centro Armonía is a wonderful place where authentic care and learning happens. Teachers and staff are wonderful, nurturing caring, and responsible. They provide the best education and care for our daughter and we couldn't be happier with Centro.”

“My son is attending Discovery Preschool for the second year. I came to Discovery back in 1975-1977. I absolutely love the outside focus. As a co-op preschool we (parents) get to see the growth hands on!! The teachers are amazing and passionate about guiding our kids through play/ learning/ life skills. Our son is proud to be a Discovery preschool kid!!”

“This program helped me raise 2 of my children, and i couldn't be more greatful. They facilitated a loving environment that made my children feel loved and safe. My son was diagnosed with autism while enrolled their, and they made accommodations for him and his specific behavioral needs. He's has a series of difficulties to say the least. My daughter was extremely timid prior to enrolling in their program. She has a fun loving personality that I feel this program helped nourished. My daughter graduated but still has play dates with friends who she graduated with. My son and daughter acclimated well into their public schoo classesl with ease in their first day. Other kids where crying. Other parents were too. We attributed this easy tranistion to their experience at Gateway.

Consistent aspects of the program:
-Good communication (live pictures/videos provided via secured school based app)
-ample enrichment and activities/group games/arts n crafts, after care)
-energetic, attentive staff
-community events (graduations, performances, holidays, etc)
-staff visit the families at their homes for first time enrollees.

My perspective is coming from a previous licensed administrator for a residential program, and current cps investigator. The sense of safety that came from this program warms my heart to this day.

Thanks again for helping raise my 2 children.”

“Our experience with Kiddie Academy, AV has been nothing short of exceptional. We enrolled our son when he was 2yrs 7 months old, he started in the 2s classroom and recently graduated out of the TK class room. Every staff member we came across was truly dedicated and showed a genuine love towards their role and in shaping the early education and care of the children. Special shoutouts to Ms Diana, Ms Heidi, Ms Mariam, Ms Rachel, Ms Brooke and Ms Catalina. They were incredible with my son and helped get him ready for Kindergarten both socially and academically. The school offers on site extra curriculars such as soccer, piano lessons, kung Fu etc. Their Summer camp ventures program is very well tailored for all age groups as well. The live camera was also a factor in our initial enrollment. The owners Mr Rick and Ms Jennifer put in all their energy and love towards the school and have created a safe place for families seeking peace of mind dropping their kids off, while the kids grow up well supported and nurtured. It’s with a very heavy heart we have had to say good bye to the school, we would highly recommend this school to any family looking for a safe space for their child to grow and learn. The school keeps the classrooms and premises very clean. Communication between teachers and parents is always open. Last but not the least, special shoutouts to the front desk staff, Ms Ali and Mrs G and the chef Mr Jose who’s food my son has grown to love. They keep the vibe going and pitch in and help the school tremendously! Thank you KA team!”

“Explorer is such a beautiful light in my daughter's life as well as my own. I love that my daughter is learning through exploration of the natural world as well as play! And Explorer protects and encourages the child-like curiosity and wonder. We are already enrolled for next year!”

“We’ve had such a great experience with EMS! My daughter genuinely loves going to school and has learned so much already, especially in independence, social skills, and beginning academics.

Her teachers, Ms. Kosha and Ms. Fatima, are so caring, patient, and wonderful with the kids. There are a few other teachers that she loves as well but I cannot remember their names for the life of me. Ms. Shevta and Ms. Sneh are also amazing — always responsive, communicative, and helpful.

We also love the balance of learning and fun, especially the summer activities, and recitals and special events during the year. Overall, it’s been such a positive and nurturing environment for our daughter, and we highly recommend this school!”

“My son went to ABC playschool since last year July. He is more confident now. He Wake up in the morning and say let's go to ABC. The school has lot of activities during the whole year. Such as make dumplings, thanksgiving big meal, Christmas performance. Every kids bring the birthday cake and goodie bag to share with other kids. The daily lunch is very good and the menu is excellent. Teacher are nice, I chose this place as my child's first school without worries.”

“My daughter has been going to safari kids for more than a year now. She loves it here. All thanks to dedicated and loving teachers. I wish the school and teachers the very best.”

“My family has been part of Neighborhood Christian Preschool since 2022, and I have had such a wonderful experience with all three of my children attending. From the very beginning, the teachers and staff have made our family feel welcomed, supported, and truly cared for.

The teachers are amazing with the children. They are patient, loving, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s growth and development. It’s comforting as a parent to know your children are in an environment where they feel safe, encouraged, and excited to learn every day.
The staff create a warm, family-like atmosphere where parents and children feel connected and included. There are always meaningful activities, events, and opportunities that bring everyone together and make the preschool feel like a second home.

I am so grateful for the positive impact Neighborhood Christian Preschool has had on my family. I highly recommend this preschool to any parent looking for a caring, faith-filled, and nurturing environment for their child.”

“We feel very fortunate to have found such an amazing school! My kids have been well taken care of and have learned a lot as well as enjoyed their time here at Reach. Thank you to Ms. Annie, Ms. Vafa and Ms. Jennifer for being hands on and for being such wonderful teachers!”

“When we first started looking at daycare options in the area, we toured multiple places and this one immediately stood out as the nicest, cleanest, and friendliest. From the beginning, you could truly tell that the staff genuinely cared about the children and creating a safe, welcoming environment for them.

My daughter has been enrolled for several months now and absolutely loves going to school every day. All of her teachers truly care about her and provide such a positive learning environment. She has learned so much since starting here, and it’s been amazing to see her growth and excitement.

This is truly the best place for your kids, and I would absolutely recommend it to any parent looking for quality childcare and caring teachers.”

“My son has been attending since he was 2 and we are so grateful to Springs of Life for their dedication and love for the children. The classrooms are so organized and my son loves music day where they get to freeze and be silly. They have great activities throughout the year for the kiddos and I love getting pictures and videos thru the day updating us on the kids activities.”

“Ms. Elsa is one of the kindest and most loving people I have met, She is amazing with my daughter and all the kids ,I'm so grateful for her, Thank you Ms. Elsa and all the team ??”

“We are very happy with our decision to enroll our daughter at Back to Basics Montessori Christian Preschool. Ms. Sara has such a warm and caring personality, and it clearly reflects in how she manages the school, nurtures the children, and delivers the curriculum.

The program offers a wonderful balance of fun, learning, social development, and independence. Our daughter genuinely looks forward to going to school every day to see Ms. Sara and her classmates.

In less than a year, we’ve seen incredible growth, not only academically but also in her confidence and personality. She just turned 4 years old but she can now read simple storybooks with three-letter words, write her name, recognize and write letters and numbers, count from 1 to 100 by 2s, and solve simple math problems and the list goes on.

The Thanksgiving and Christmas programs that Ms. Sara and the children prepare each year are truly special and something to look forward to. These are a wonderful way to build confidence at such an early age.

We feel so blessed to have found this school. We don’t just see Ms. Sara as a teacher, but as a guiding figure in our daughter’s early development.

We have so many good things to say about this school, and we highly recommend it. A 5-star rating feels too low and if we could give a million stars to Back to Basics Montessori Christian Preschool, we absolutely would! ✨”

“Great school....our daughter was there between the age 2 to 5 and she had a great time. this school is a perfect blend of education and fun. All the teachers are really helpful and accomodating. we would definately recomend this school. :) Thanks Ms. Chia and other teachers for all you do. :)”

“We have been part of the 3D Preschool family for several years as both of our kids attended, and I couldn't be happier with our experience! My children absolutely flourished under the care of the wonderful teachers. They grew in confidence, learned new skills, and built great social foundations. The teachers are incredibly patient, kind, and truly dedicated to each child's developmental milestones. They have a fantastic balance of fun and academics, ensuring kids are excited about learning every day. I highly recommend 3D Preschool to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment.”

“After relocating from San Francisco to San Jose, our family was warmly welcomed by the growing community at Creative Minds. From the very beginning, the school has played an essential role in our son's overall development, and we feel truly honored to be part of such a nurturing environment.

Creative Minds goes beyond supporting developmental milestones -- the school places a strong emphasis on character building, instilling values such as respect, kindness, and empathy. Children are also guided in learning how to set boundaries and solve problems independently, which are invaluable life skills.

The teaching staff is exceptional. With many educators remaining at the school for five years or more, it's clear they are committed and passionate about their work. They foster strong partnerships with families and treat each child with care, as if they were their own.

We are grateful to be part of the Creative Minds community and highly recommend this school to any family seeking a supportive and developmentally enriching environment for their child. Thank you so much for all your hard work.”

“Our daughter started attending Empire Montessori, San Jose in Dec 2024 as a 10-month old. The teachers in the infant room are affectionate, loving and care for our children like their own: Ms. Leiloni, Ms. Rodelyn, Ms. Kristine, Ms. Leah, Ms. Vilma, Ms. Monica, Ms. Ana have all been great! They keep us updated on our babies' activities through an app. Spearheaded by Ms. Marniee Swanson, Empire Montessori San Jose is in great hands with a nominal fee structure, and a culture that is open to feedback and flexibility which is especially needed in the infant room.
Our daughter loves going to school - she's learned a lot of things in the past several months including but not limited to required skills and milestones for her age. We owe her language abilities to interactions in the school. Thank you Empire team!”

“We have had a wonderful experience at this daycare where our daughter has been thriving. The staff is incredibly caring and professional, providing a warm and stimulating environment for the kids. Our daughter loves her teachers and has made great friends. The facility is always clean and well-organized, which gives us peace of mind. They also have a fantastic curriculum that includes plenty of hands-on learning and creative play. We are genuinely impressed by the care and education our daughter receives here and highly recommend this daycare to other parents.”

“Enlighten Preschool Green Valley has been absolutely wonderful for our family. The staff and teachers are incredibly patient, caring, and truly become part of your village—offering genuine support and assistance in raising and caring for your child. Even during difficult times, the billing department was understanding and helpful as long as communication stayed open. I would highly recommend Enlighten to anyone looking for a warm, family-like environment where your child is cared for as if they were one of their own. Ms. Monisha, Ms. Trang, Ms. Deanna, Ms. May, Ms. Leslie, and all the teachers are so amazing. Any concern I had or shared they addressed it immediately and never made me feel like I was a burden. We love and miss this school so much. They have truly helped set a strong foundation for my daughter in her next path of school!”

“We are very pleased with our experience at Evergreen KinderCare. My son started going to this center when he was 8 months old. Now, he is almost one year old. It has been a wonderful experience for our family.
Ms. Yesi, Ms. Kelly and other assistant teachers are simply the best. The level of care, kindness, and patience they show is outstanding. My son has been well taken care of and has learned a lot. He has enjoyed his time here. We have noticed such a remarkable difference in my son’s personality and growth. He has grown into a more people-oriented individual. He has learned to eat independently. He is also willing to try different foods. He is now excited/happy to see Ms. Yesi when she greets him at the classroom’s door in the morning. Everyday we drop him off, we know he is in good hands.
In addition, Ms. Lynda, who is the center director, is very friendly and helpful. She always takes the time to address any concerns that we have.
We highly recommend this center without hesitation.”

“My son attended pre school and kindergarten at the learning academy. He had one on one time with the teachers due to small classes. Teachers are nice and caring specially Mrs. Joan. He love going to the school that’s why we kept him for kindergarten. Will definitely recommend this school.”

“The learning environment at Challenger School is top-notch, and we’ve seen so much growth in our daughter. Huge shoutout to Ms. Datta and Ms. Taggarsi! They are incredible kindergarten teachers who truly give each child personal attention. My daughter transferred to this campus and bonded with them immediately. I’m especially impressed by how much she loves her schoolwork and homework now, the way they teach clearly makes learning fun for her. They strike that perfect balance of being firm and disciplined while still being super nurturing. We feel so lucky to have such special teachers!”

“We are incredibly grateful for this daycare and the amazing staff who have cared for our son. When he first started, he had a speech delay and struggled with communication. From day one, the teachers, staff, and owner were patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping him succeed.

Over time, we have seen a dramatic improvement in his speech, confidence, and overall development. The teachers have always taken the time to encourage him, work with him at his own pace, and create a nurturing environment where he feels safe and supported. Their kindness, dedication, and understanding have made such a positive impact on his growth.

The owner is wonderful and truly cares about each child and family. It is clear that everyone here is passionate about what they do and goes above and beyond to help children thrive.

We couldn’t have asked for a better place for our son. We highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a caring, patient, and supportive environment for their child. Thank you for everything you have done for our family!”

“Our son started daycare at ECLA in January and due to a change in work circumstances, we will be moving him to a different daycare. I found this a very very difficult decision, as my son absolutely loves it at ECLA! From the moment he started, he has been welcomed with loving open arms, and he has enjoyed his time here so much. The teachers Ms Gulshan and owner Ms Adidi have such a loving and warm way with the children (but also firm, so a great balance); my son loves spending time with them. The teachers put their whole heart into being with the children and are always excited to see him. They are always engaged; singing, playing outside, crafting, dancing, getting kids excited for activities, listening to them. The environment at ECLA is very calm and supportive, there is a great energy at the school. I hope my son will like his new daycare as much as he does ECLA, it feels like tearing him away from his family. He has had a great start here and I will always be grateful for having found this wonderful place.”