Schools near Pinole, CA

“My 3.5 boy and 2 years girl are enrolled at Pinole Montessori. Why 5 stars? Because the facility and staff are absolutely amazing. Especially Ms Phong, Ms Seydou and Ms Fang. They are all very kid friendly and attentive. Always provide the kids' daily update, which I find extremely helpful as a parent.Furthermore, Ms Angela (the director) who has been helping me since day 1. With a newborn and 18 months old boy, my life was miserably busy. Without Pinole Montessori, I probably fall into depression.My boy was well potty trained and his speech definitely improved. He learned how to talk and behave with manners.My daughter started at 20 months and at 2 years, she able to count 1-20 and sing ABC song fluently. I am truly AMAZED!!Thank you so much!!”

“CCC is a co-op preschool where children and adults are invited to grow and play in an inclusive, supportive environment. Creative and loving teachers, spacious and thoughtful play spaces, and opportunities to be actively involved in a community make CCC a special place to spend these precious preschool years. CCC Forever!”

“My son thrives at Berkeley Hills Nursery School and we could not be happier! The teachers and the director have 10 - 20+ years of experience. I trust them 100% as experts in their field to help nurture and develop my son.My son does well at this small school, with an intimate group of friends. Because of the low student to teacher ratio, the teachers are very familiar with my son as a unique individual.The director, Kathleen, is top-notch, easy to work with, and very involved with the kids. Kathleen makes our parent "tasks" easy: applying was free and simple, enrollment steps were clear, and daily communication is concise (made even easier through an app).I like that teachers lead activities for the whole group of kids. The play-based activities get my son moving and learning. For example, today the kiddos moved through an obstacle course that helped them with balance, and fine and gross motor skills. They also do art, yoga, and walks in the neighborhood.Lastly, we have a strong parent community, with adult and family social events. We are so happy to have found this gem in the hills!”

“We are blessed to have found CEA for my 4 year old daughter. I decided to enroll her here based on the parents reviews and I have nothing but amazing things to say about this school. My daughter is thriving with her speech versus when she started in August ‘23 she was able to only say a few words and now she is able to have a conversation and express herself clearly. I love to see Amrita and all the teacher work together to create learning fun and at the same time teaching them daily life skills. I would encourage every parent who is looking for a place where their kids are treated with kindness, respect and love to enroll them here. I can’t wait to see what my daughter will learn by the end of this year.Thanks CEA ❤️”

“My daughter has attended here for a little over two years. The staff are lovely. The kids are happy. They provide fresh cooked lunch and snacks everyday - which is a real time saver for our family and encourages our daughter to try new foods. They have optional extra curricular activities like yoga, cooking, science, and soccer. I have seen very little staff turnover, and one staff member has been there so long that she taught one of the parents! I also appreciate all the evening events and additional information for the parents - for example, they organized an information night on transition to TK, including inviting some local TK and K teachers to speak. It feels like a warm community. Candace and Linda are responsive, friendly, and caring. Highly recommended.”

“My interaction with the learning center at Lindamood-Bell was very enlightening. I thought the process of my evaluation and the explanation of the testing results were explained precisely. All in all, I am very pleased. Robert Ault”

“We absolutely love Rising Sun Montessori School!! Our child has been attending this preschool for almost 2 years and we have been so pleased with everything this school has to offer. The owner, Carolina, is incredible with the children. She is patient, knowledgeable, kind, and very welcoming. The same is true of the other teachers as well. They are very accommodating of each family's needs and they make our child feel very safe. I feel very comfortable leaving my child in their care. They provide an excellent early education and wonderful social skill-building. At pick-up, my child often doesn't want to leave school because she is having so much fun with her friends and loves her teachers! We are planning to enroll our younger two children when the time comes.”

“When I asked my kindergartener about her first day of school, she told me "I was kind today." That's what I love about Golestan, they are focused on creating compassionate humans and life long learners. Last year my older daughter's class did a semester long deep dive into oceans, where all the subjects like art, theater, math, and writing were integrated. It was such a joy to see her curiosity and knowledge grow. I think it's such a more holistic way of learning. We also appreciate that there isn't homework, makes time at home in the afternoon much less stressful and I don't feel like my kids are behind or missing anything, the opposite actually since they can pursue other activities with the free time.The community, green school yard, and garden are all also amazing. We also appreciate the healthy food (and not having to pack lunches or snacks). It's a pretty magical school and we feel lucky to have found it!”

“Best preschool around. I taught there and my grandson attended there! Highly recommended staff is highly trained and there's lots of love there ! I highly recommend a visit !”

“We have been beyond thrilled with the care and education both of our kids have received at Nia House. It's hard for me to know where to begin. My first child is a 2020 baby, and it felt like a huge leap for us to start her in childcare. From the moment I set foot in the school, I couldn't have felt more confident in our decision. Every aspect of Nia House from the physical environment to the way teachers speak to the children is utterly thoughtful. The teachers are deeply knowledgable about development and about helping each unique child find their place in the community. The teachers and staff have also been extremely supportive of my husband and I as parents and have offered guidance and advice when we've run into challenges at home. I feel incredibly lucky to have Nia House as a partner in raising my kids!”

“We love this school and the whole wonderful community that comes with it. The school is really child centric and while every school says they are here it is real. The outdoors area is big and beautiful with lots of nooks to play in and each room has a novel daily activity setup by the teachers. Monteverde also has an art teacher (Mila) and an art room where kids can make truly unique and cool art.”

“I can't say enough good things about ECPC. It's a great community for kids and parents alike. The teachers are kind and provide a lot of interesting projects without forcing anything onto the children. Both of our kids wanted to stay longer when it was time for pickup. I only wish ECPC had space for older kids so we can stay longer.”

“Montessori curriculum, materials and large classrooms. Very impressed with this school and the teachers. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a great start in education for their children.”

“My son (13 months) loves coming here. He lights up everyday when he sees his teachers. He’s learning many skills and I feel like he’s very well cared for. The staff are wonderful and kind & you can tell they care about each child.”

“I highly recommend GGLC. It was my son's first daycare center. We were worried very much at first. But my son adapted to this center very smoothly with the help of all teachers. I can feel teachers love kids. They are reliable. What I like the most in GGLC is that they have well organized education system. Kids are learning, making and playing all day.”

“We feel so fortunate to be a part of The Good Earth School community and have had only wonderful experiences with teachers, students and parents over the 3 years our 2 kids have attended. From the moment we met Gail and Alan for a tour of the school, we could tell how much personal care they put into every aspect of running a top notch program and just got that gut feeling it was a special place (and that feeling remains 3 years later).Since our kids have previously had challenges with transitions, it was especially important to us to find a place where they would feel safe and loved, in addition to an engaging educational setting. Not only were the staff completely open to our needs, but they were very empathetic toward our feelings as parents, so we really appreciated the understanding and extra support we received with setting up a transition plan which ended up making the start of the year much smoother than we expected. Our daughter jumped right into the routine immediately, much to our surprise, and although our son needed a few weeks to get to his comfort zone, he was given a lot of extra cuddle time and he formed close bonds with his teachers during that time.The outdoor emphasis is a perfect fit for our kids who love to get outside and get dirty. They have blossomed in the safe, fun and enriching environment crafted by the incredibly kind and dedicated teachers and staff. They come home singing new songs, sharing details about their daily routine and talking nonstop about new best friends. It's easy to communicate with teachers through the Brightwheel app and we've really appreciated their flexibility when we've needed a late drop off or early pick up. There's a weekly email filled with updates about the curriculum and lots of adorable pictures taken throughout the week. The community events - family picnics, Trunk or Treat, Harvest Festival, teacher appreciation and one-off class gatherings - have given us a chance to develop deeper friendships and a sense of belonging within the community.”

“My son will be 1 soon and he's been at KinderCare Benicia 5 days a week since he was around 10 weeks old. I LOVE this center! I am a full time working mom and finding a center that felt warm, safe, clean, and inviting for such a little one (especially my first little one) was so stressful. I'm writing this review because I remember being a stressed out newborn mom trying to work out my childcare situation and not finding enough reviews! Anywhere! This center deserves all the love, shout out to the Director Erika and all the infant teachers. PS they make the CUTEST art here.”

“I can't say enough about the loving environment here at kindercare. The staff is so kind and loving to the kiddos and really try hard to meet the needs of the whole child. The Director there is Wanda, and I know while my precious ones are with her and her staff, that she is going to be momma while momma is away. She is direct and organized. She understands child development and helps parents to understand and apply it in the home. As a teacher myself I have so much respect for the high standards Ms. Wanda has for the students, staff and most importantly the families/parents.”

“This community center has helpful staff, decent facilities and great activities for the whole family. We come here all the time. The bathrooms are always clean, and the ping-pong table is always set up in the lobby.”