Schools in Saratoga, CA

“We’ve had such a wonderful experience at Butterflies Academy and feel very grateful to be part of this community.

Children spend a large part of their day outdoors, and also eat outside when possible, which creates such a natural and active rhythm. This is huge comparing to other preschools allowing 45-90min outside time total in a day.

The school is truly play-based, with a beautiful outdoor space full of sand, dirt, grass, and nature-based play.

Ms. Naz and the Teachers are incredibly supportive and work closely with parents. Adaptation is as smooth as possible, and the Teachers never force a “drop and leave crying child” approach.

Communication is excellent, we receive photos and videos as the day goes by, and there is a warm, active parent group chat.

The community is amazing, with potlucks, camping trips, seasonal events, field trips like pumpkin patches, and parents are welcomed into the classroom weekly. It really feels like a village.

We also love the focus on healthy habits, including fruit instead of sweets for birthdays and regular food tastings (my child even learned to eat carrots here).

The enrichment programs are fantastic as well with yoga, music, arts and crafts, and so many creative activities that make every week engaging and exciting.

Highly recommend Butterflies Academy to everybody.”

“As our daughter graduates from elementary school this year and moves on to a new chapter, we find ourselves reflecting on how much Growing Tree Learning Center has meant to our family. After so many years, it is bittersweet to say goodbye. We will truly miss the wonderful teachers and staff who have been such an important part of our daughter's childhood.

Our daughter first joined Growing Tree as a preschooler and later returned for the after-school program throughout her elementary school years. Looking back, it is hard to imagine her journey without the support, guidance, and care she received here.

What makes Growing Tree special is not only its Montessori philosophy and bilingual Chinese-English program, but also the people. The teachers and staff genuinely care about the children and create an environment where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to grow. They have helped our daughter develop confidence, independence, responsibility, and a love of learning that will stay with her for years to come.

We especially appreciate how the school balances academic support with social and emotional development. The after-school program provided a structured, nurturing environment where our daughter could complete her homework, participate in enriching activities, and build lasting friendships. As parents, it gave us tremendous peace of mind knowing she was surrounded by caring adults who truly had her best interests at heart.

Over the years, we have watched our daughter grow from a shy little preschooler into a confident and capable young person. Growing Tree has played an important role in that transformation, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of her journey.

Thank you to all the amazing teachers and staff for your dedication, kindness, patience, and support. Although our time at Growing Tree has come to an end, the memories and positive impact will stay with our family forever.

We highly recommend Growing Tree Learning Center to any family looking for a caring, supportive, and high-quality Montessori bilingual program.”

“Im so pleased to rate my preschool inc as a friendly daycare . I called the other day for information and Miss karina was able to redirect my questions. She was very professional and helpful made me stop by soon . I feel a welcome vibe .”

“I highly recommend this school because of its wonderful teachers, the nurturing environment, and the thoughtful activities. The founder and principal, Nadia, puts her soul into this institution. Our son went to this school for almost two years between the ages 2-4. He is happy every morning to go and he is fluent in French. He loves learning because of the way the teachers encourage it and make it fun. They teach the children to be independent while also providing support. I always feel confident that he is well taken care of. The school tries to celebrate all the festivals around the word and is very inclusive. The food is also great.
We are sad to move to a new school only because we had to relocate. Again, highly recommend!!”

“SPNS has been such a loving, supportive, and special place for our family. The director, teachers, and families involved are wonderful, and our toddler has learned so much and absolutely loves school because of them. We are so grateful for this community!”

“My 4-year-old son is not a native English speaker and is very shy, so it has taken him longer to adjust to a new environment. The teachers in his class have shown tremendous patience and have supported him throughout his transition. They help him finish his lunch independently, comfort him when he feels upset during nap time, and gently encourage him to express himself.

The directors are also very supportive and approachable. I had the opportunity to meet with the director one-on-one, and through our conversation I gained a much deeper understanding of my son’s daily life at Challenger and learned how I can better support his growth at home.

This campus truly feels like a family—safe, nurturing, and warm. I’m very grateful for the care my son receives here.”

“My son has been attending Action Day Schools - University for half a year, and we couldn’t be happier. His teachers, Miss Carlee, is very kind, patient, and truly care about the children. I really appreciate that she is professionally trained in early childhood education, so she understands each child’s developmental needs. My son loves going to school every day because of her warmth and guidance!”