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%.”

“We are a biracial family and though both my husband and I try to speak Chinese at home, we aren’t fluent. We chose Acme because the Chinese was used more consistently than other schools we visited. Most of the students speak Chinese as their first language and the teachers do an excellent job of meeting students at their level and helping them learn the language. The English instruction is also great and there appears to be a well planned curriculum for all subjects.

We are delighted by how happy our daughter has been with her social and peer relations, the staff and parent community help all students interact harmoniously. My daughter hasn’t been bitten, pushed, or hit. Every time I drop in, students are solving disputes respectfully, and teachers are attentively watching and facilitating interactions.

Overall, this is a safe, fun, nurturing environment where students learn to love learning. After a bad experience with a previous nursery school, we’re very grateful to the teachers and staff here and couldn’t be happier with Acme.”

“This place is pure Magic!Our son loves attending PNS and our family loves being part of such a wonderful community of parents and educators. If you are considering joining (take it from someone who toured almost all the preschools in the area) nothing compares to PNS!”

“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!”

“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.”