Schools in Danville, CA

“My daughter has been going here for a little over a year and absolutely loves it and thrives here. It’s personal and I know most of the teachers by name. Priya is absolutely wonderful and has set a beautiful environment for growth.It’s not just daycare; as an after-school program as well, the teachers truly care about your child’s education and go the extra mile to provide exceptional care. My daughter loves going and has never had a bad report. I particularly love the additional reinforcement they provide in addition to homework from the school - the packets are fantastic!!”

“We are really happy that we took right decision to enroll our kid in Learn And Play Montessori School @Danville campus. Everyday she looks forward to go to school. She absolutely love her teachers and care givers. The management takes very good care of each kid and provide updates about the child through their app periodically. We would definitely recommend this place for a fun learning and caring atmosphere for the kids.”

“OK so this review is long overdue even though my son has only been attending the school for a few months. So we moved from a close by school that was amazing. We loved being there. We loved the staff; they were so friendly and so kind and we really appreciate them and everything they did for my son. The only reason we looked into switching was because we felt like he's getting bored. We really saw that. He has so much more potential only if the curriculum or the school goes after what he is very good at. Now it has only been a few months, but I cannot even find the words to tell you how much improvement I see in my son. The school focuses on academics but also emotional and social growth so much that it is unbelievable The amount of hi's, goodbyes, calling everybody by their names, and just any social growth that you would not just expect but you would dream of your child having, they have put it in him already. And the way they go about is so amazing that I don't even have to ask him to do those anymore. Now moving on to academics and sciences and art - so my son was always very interested in animals and science and things like that. We read all sorts of books like that at home, and I know he was already advanced for his age. However, ever since we have moved to the school, it has been taken to next level. The school is ran by two fabulous women who care, who are very passionate, who love children, and who are on top of everything. And I mean everything. Their communication, the way they keep you involved, yet make sure their policies and rules and children's independence stays intact is beyond amazing. Also they have done a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful job picking out the most caring, passionate, informative, kind, and responsible teachers you can ever find. You can tell how happy the teachers are and how much they love what they do. I can honestly go on and on and on bragging about this school and everything about it. So anything you could possibly ever ask ,want, or need in every school they've got it all and more. Thank you for taking care of our little ones so well and for preparing them for what's to come. We truly love and appreciate you all.”

“My children both went to Danville Montessori, and I'm impressed with the excellent teachers. They established a strong academic foundation, and I never had concerns about my older child's studies until the third grade. Now, older kid transition to middle school, I appreciate the effective learning approach at Danville Montessori.”

“This is my way overdue review for Garden Montessori. My daughter is already 14 yo, she attended Garden when she was 3 to 4 and it had such a lasting impression on her. It shaped her learning experiences, she still remembers the tree climbing, plucking the fruit trees, preparing the stone soup for Thanksgiving, teas with parents and not forgetting the furry bunnies. She learnt so much on the essential life skills, social skills and most importantly having fun at school. She grows up to be an independent and responsible girl. I am grateful Garden built this foundation during her early years. Garden Montessori is a hidden gem. Thank you to Jaye, Troy and Karine.”

“Our child thrived at Autumn Creek. Within 2-months of attending, our child started speaking, could recite abc's, numbers, sang songs. Our child was always excited to go to school and rarely cried at drop off.The teachers genuinely cared and took special notice of our child's interests. Ms. Poornima, Ms. Nicole, Ms. Luz and Ms. Janae, all kind and loving. A special shout out to Ms. Kala. She would delight in our child's progress and was excited to give us updates on our child's development. She has a love for children and we think of her and the other teachers so fondly.What I especially love about Autumn Creek is that if your child is upset, crying, feeling unwell, they will hold the child and make sure they feel comforted and safe. I have heard of centers where they leave the children to cry in a corner alone, which breaks my heart. The owner Ms. Asmita is wonderful and so is the director Ms. Brogan. Food is provided and they do not rush being potty trained. They will work with you and meet you where your child is. Very reasonably priced as well.I highly recommend Autumn Creek and feel blessed to have had our child attend this school/daycare.”

“I have been a teacher at Fountainhead for many years and before that my own children both went to Fountainhead Montessori. It is a great school that follows the Montessori Philosophy. My children both came away having a joy of learning that continues to this day. We have a nice community of teachers and children at Danville! I also teach science at all of the campuses and each campus’s teachers and site directors are amazing!”

“We could not love this school more! It has been the absolute best fit for our family for many of the same reasons listed in other reviews. A few of the top reasons why we love it are both of our daughters can go to the same place, which is hard to find. They have an infant/toddler room, so our youngest started there at 14 months while our middle daughter started at 16 months. The middle is now almost 3 and we still say all the time how lucky we were to find SVDS when she was 16 months. Second, the teacher to student ratio is the lowest I've had experience with or seen at other schools. Third and by no means least, Fedra, the owner and school director could not be more amazing. I've told her before that it feels like she treats your kids like the only ones that go to that school. She knows everything about their day and I don't know how she does it. They have a wonderful outdoor space and I know my kids are well taken care of and loved everyday.”

“We feel incredibly lucky to have found Larson's 3 years ago for our son. We moved to Danville during the pandemic, July 2020, when childcare overall was a challenge. Larson's did a phenomenal job being transparent and diligent navigating the fluidity of COVID to ensure child/staff safety. Our son had challenges with his emotions at 2 years old. Larson's partnered with us to ensure we were all on the same page and to have a plan for him as we worked together. He has made leaps and bounds since then and can articulate his feelings, rather than acting out. The staff are the shining stars of it all. Every morning and afternoon you are greeted with warm smiles. If a kid is having a hard time at drop off, they are comforted with some loving hugs or an activity to assist mom/dad/caregiver getting out the door. If your child is in a bad mood/grumpy at drop off, the teachers have this magical way of redirecting your child to a happier disposition. It is such a positive, loving, and caring environment that is apparent from the time you enter the door. On top of the loving and caring, they operate as a school does and have well planned out themes for the curriculum each week. We receive a weekly newsletter with all the details for each class (they are broken up by ages) and the upcoming birthdays and staff anniversaries. The communication is impeccable! They also offer enrichment classes for those who wish to have their children participate in. If you are looking for a safe, fun, loving learning environment for your child, Larson's is the place to be. It's not only a great place for your child to thrive and create wonderful friendships, it's a place that treats you like you're family.”

“We had both of our children come up through Diablo Hills and can't say enough great things. Miss Angie does a great job communicating and managing from the top, and all of the teachers we've had for our daughter and son have been tremendous from Ms Mina, Ms Holly, Ms Momta and Papiya. The school is secure and safe with excellent programs and activities. They do a great job sending home lots of photos and updates of what our kids have been up to along the way. Our daughter now in 1st grade and son upcoming into TK graduated well equipped and ready for transition into kinder.”