Schools in Sunnyvale, CA

“It was my sons first time ever attending daycare or watched by anyone besides his parents. This was the best place I could ever recommend to a parent especially for their kids first time being away from home. The staff is amazing and truly loved this place. My son absolutely loved them. Unfortunately we had to move out of state but if I could recommend this place to anyone in the area. Please do not hesitate. They treat your kids like their own and build such a great bond. Thank you tulip kids academy. You guys are the best.”

“I love Sunnyvale Christian School! I know my daughters are safe and loved. The teachers are all hard working and dependable. Most of them have been at SCS for 10-20 years because they have a passion for teaching and a love for the kids. If you are looking for your child to grow academically and spiritually this is the place!”

“Tulip Kids Academy has been a wonderful and fun experience for our daughter. Although she only attended just a little over a year for Pre-School and Pre-K she has grown and gained a lot from her wonderful teachers. Thank you Ms Gowthami and Ms Hilda for your patient, kind and amazing teaching skills, Alex has learned and gained a lot of knowledge which will definitely help her transition in to kindergarten. All the staff there are amazing and kind, thank you Ms G as well. We definitely miss seeing photos of her day to day at school. We definitely will miss everyone there. Thank you all again!”

“My son has studied in this school for over three years. He loves the teachers and enjoys going to school everyday.Kudos to the teachers and the principals of this school, I have seen him improving his academic results. He also demonstrates good citizenship, which the school fosters over the years. We would love to recommend Mrs. Pak in 2nd grade and Mrs. Z in 4th grade. I remember during Covid, Mrs. Pak has to deliver the class home. However, I can still feel her passion and dedication. Mrs. Z is very warm and loving. The students see her as a trusted advisor and love to share things happened outside the classroom with her. The students see her as a family and hugs her very often. Finally, I would also express my appreciation for the principal of the school: Mrs. Ramyaa. Right after Covid, the school re-opened. There were so much anxiety among the parents and students. The principal stood up in front of the school every morning to welcome the students. She really leads by example. I am not surprised that the school will flourish under her leadership.”

“This is an incredible daycare facility that our family was lucky enough to be a part of. We moved out of the area and sadly had to leave, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps others when deciding a facility for their child. KinderCare Sunnyvale treats everyone as if they're family. I had two of my kids attend this location and every day they went above and beyond my expectations. Each teacher truly cares about their students and the center director, Ms. Mandy, is an incredible leader. She is front and center every morning during drop off and every afternoon during pick-up. She is always available to chat and responsive to needs. I always felt confident that my children were in the best of hands - it's a clean, friendly and welcoming environment. I have toured several other facilities and have had my kids at others since we've moved and nothing compares to Sunnyvale KinderCare. I am truly envious of anyone who is able to attend there.”

“We just can't say enough good things about Early Horizons (EH)! We have been a part of the EH community for about 1.5 years and plan to remain a part of EH for as long as possible. *TEACHERS: Absolutely amazing! We love how warm, caring, patient, and invested the teachers are in creating a nourishing environment for the kids. The kids genuinely love their teachers. I've also been impressed when it comes to necessary discipline. Their conflict resolution skills are admirable, especially for the toddler and preschool ages when the kiddos like to test adults' patience. While teacher turnover is inevitable in a pandemic/post-pandemic world, EH has done a great job with retention while also bringing in new talent. We especially like the diversity of teachers and appreciate that there is a good mix of gender (rare in childcare) and good representation from various racial and ethnic backgrounds. *CURRICULUM*: Enriching and age-appropriate activities. We love how the teachers share the curriculum in the app each day so that we are aware of what activities the kids did, what books they read, and what lessons they learned, and how each of those maps to gross motor skills, fine motor skills, intellectual development, etc. They even share pictures throughout the day, and it never fails to brighten my day. I've never heard of another school offering so much detail and it's wonderful to see the progress the kids are making and to share that success with them at the end of each day. One reason we chose EH was the focus on nature/outdoor time, and they really do fulfill that promise. Research increasingly suggests that outdoor play is important for children's development, so I feel very grateful that EH prioritizes it.*ADMINISTRATION*: Outstanding! Communication is phenomenal and far surpasses the experiences of those of other schools in the area. The administration provides transparency for every decision made. They give sufficient warning for any changes (e.g. school schedule/hours). They also provide structured monthly newsletters which include both functional and fun information (e.g. teachers of the month). They have been super flexible and understanding and worked with us details of caring for the kids and on changing start dates. I have every confidence that my child is safe and well-taken-care-of while at school, thanks in large part to the administration.*GROUNDS/FACILITIES*: The building in which EH sits is an old converted elementary school. The school is divided up and includes EH along with the French American School of Silicon Valley and Delor Montessori school. The building itself is maybe a bit dated, but honestly you don't even really notice because everything is clean, well-organized and provides a welcoming environment. The facilities staff and groundskeepers are so wonderful and they keep things in order and create a lovely space for the children. The outdoor play spaces are fantastic. They include lots of shade and even include misters, which are so helpful on hot days. The sandboxes were built special for the school relatively recently and are epic. The only minor drawback is that the parking lot can get tight and busy at pickup time, but it's not too bad, and nothing different from other schools (maybe even better).*VALUE*: I feel like we get everything listed above and more, and honestly the tuition is one of the more affordable options compared to similar schools in the area. Lunch isn't included in the cost (snacks are), but I prefer to pack my child's lunch anyway.Overall, we can't recommend EH enough!”

“I want to express my thanks to the outstanding teachers, Ms. Yang and Ms. Gina. As my son has been a part of the Stratford family since the age of 3, Ms. Gina has been his teacher for the past two years. Her unwavering commitment, care, and exceptional teaching have played a vital role in his growth and development. Ms. Yang and Ms. Gina genuinely care about their students. The nurturing and supportive environment they create in Room18 is truly commendable. My child has always felt safe, valued, and encouraged to explore his full potential under their guidance.The way they engage the children with creative and captivating teaching methods is remarkable. They consistently go above and beyond to make learning exciting and enjoyable for every child.Communication with Ms. Yang has been prompt and efficient. Her timely responses to my emails/messages and her warm and understanding approach have been greatly appreciated. I have always felt supported and informed about my child's progress.As the school year comes to an end, I can't help but feel immense gratitude for having Ms. Yang and Ms. Gina as my son's teachers. They have played a significant role in his educational journey, and I am confident that the positive impact they've had will continue to shape his future success.I highly recommend Stratford Washington School to any parent seeking an exceptional educational experience for their child. Thank you, Ms. Yang and Ms. Gina, for the extraordinary work you do!”

“We’ve been in the Creative Explorers family for 6 years, and I can’t say enough good words about this place. For us feels like home!All the teachers are friendly, caring and encouraging. I appreciate their attention to details and their love for the kids.The environment is clean and safe.They play with different materials and their curriculum is amazing, they are doing a lot of art and craft. They constantly host fun events for both kids and families.It’s not easy leave your kids, but having such a trustworthy place make it easier.Highly recommend!”

“My daughter goes to preschool and my son goes to after school.Both of my kids enjoyed going there and i see alot of improvement in my 2yr old daughter with in 2months after going to school.staff are very supportive and friendly they will answer all our questions so happily ..I recommended safari kids to many of my friends and i will continue recommending it .you wont regret your decision of joining your child in Safari kids”

“Our daughter has spent two wonderful years at Footprints, and time has truly flown by. We have cherished every moment of our journey with them.

1. Every teacher radiates love and patience, and it's hard to imagine them being anything but nurturing. Their caring demeanor creates a warm and welcoming environment for all the children.
2. The school's curriculum is meticulously planned, with a thoughtful selection of storybooks available in both Chinese and English. It's evident that a lot of effort goes into providing a rich and diverse learning experience.
3. Our daughter adjusted quickly when she first started, and she has continued to love going to school every day. The positive atmosphere at Footprints has played a significant role in her enthusiasm for learning.
4. There are plenty of hands-on activities that foster empathy and creativity in the children. The variety of craft activities encourages them to express themselves and develop a sense of compassion for others.
Overall, we couldn't be happier with our experience at Footprints. It's clear that the staff genuinely care about the children's well-being and educational development. We're grateful for the positive impact they've had on our daughter's growth and look forward to more happy memories ahead with our little one.”

“Personally we loved this school so much , great staff and great environment for children to blossom!My son enjoyed every bit of this preschool, we loved participating and working with teachers.The teachers are so well qualified to handle all the aspects. They make learning fun.They do a lot of hard work throughout the year in making our children learn in fun way !At the end they build a community and we parents come out becoming friends like family !So many field trips , music , math , cooking , dance , academics everything here in this preschool is amazing!Highly recommend!”

“My son went to PECL for two years. He absolutely loved PELC, and so did we. The teachers are just wonderful. Every teacher and staff we have worked with is so kind and loving. The classes are small, the activities and also snacks are high quality. Every kid there is happy and confident. If you’ve been to other schools you will see the differences. I just wish they can extend to elementary school grades!”

“This school is a gem of a "dog park"! It has such a huge field, and the nice part is that it's completely fenced. Even though it's fenced, it's so big that it might be hard to chase down your dog if they like to run far, far away. The field is pretty clean for the most part, but because it's so big and there's a lot going on, people may not see their dog doing their business and not pick it up. It's also not meant to be a dog park, so bring your own poop bags!I usually go a couple times a week after work around 5, and it's always poppin'. I've been once during the weekend so far, on a Saturday around 2PM, and it was pretty busy too! My dog is literally the happiest boi when he's here, prancing around sniffing away, chasing other dogs, and playing fetch with random people he's never met.”

“My son was here for a few years and had a great experience. He's a tough kid to keep entertained but we never had any issues with teachers or other kids.I feel like he was safe and well cared for. Definitely recommend.”

“We have been with Little Tree for 3+ years now. We have done preschool, summer camp, and after school. I was aware of the mixed reviews, but our experience has been positive thanks to Ms. Fei, Ms. Diana, Ms. Huang, Ms. Julie, Ms. Jackie, Ms. Lucy, Ms. Mariana, and other kind teachers. My kids love their teachers and friends at Little Tree.Pros:- The school is bilingual and their early Chinese education is solid. My kids can recite Chinese poems, participate in Chinese plays/holiday performance, and recognize/write Chinese characters. My older one barely spoke Chinese when she joined and now loves conversing in Chinese in public to impress others. - It's more affordable and convenient compared to some of the other options we looked at. It provides hot lunch which is a huge plus for us, the hours (8:15AM - 6PM) are great for working parents, and have enrichment programs on-site like clay, art, dance, and little athlete. Little Tree's summer camp was by far the cheapest among the 4 camps we attended so naturally we didn't have high hopes. It turned out it was not run by high schoolers like some big-name camp provider, and my kid actually did a lot of fun stuff including cooking and Chinese play.- The teachers are not high-pressure in our experience but definitely have high expectations. While we don't do any academic stuff at home, my kids have become very motivated learners. All the preschool teachers my kids have had emphasize developing a good study/life habit: complete the project/task at hand, clean up jobs, independently take care of themselves, etc.Caveats:- The kids do paperwork daily at school. There's no pressure to finish and no expectation of quality, but it is more academic than a play-based environment.- The teachers expect kids to behave and follow rules.”

“We joined this campus in 2021, and I noticed that the negative reviews were from several years ago. The school changed its principal a few years back, and I am currently very satisfied with its operation. The school's director is very responsible, and the teachers are all very nice and have a strong sense of responsibility in guiding my child. The environment is clean, the campus is spacious, and academically, it consistently maintains corporate uniform standards, which I appreciate. My child is slow to warm up, and every day when I pick her up after school, she wants to play a bit more and doesn't want to leave. For me, that's enough. Overall, I am very happy with this campus”

“My son has been attending Bright Horizons Sunnyvale location since 8 months old and the experience has been nothing short of phenomenal. As with any parents, we were very cautious and apprehensive of finding a top quality daycare for our baby. Our tour with BH completely sold us and we're so happy we made the right decision.First, the teachers are absolutely fanstastic. As for infant classroom, son had Ms. Deepti and Ms. Sheri and they were so welcoming and accommodating especially since my son has minor troubles with naps in a new environment. When he moved to the Toddler classroom with Ms. Yan and Mr. Ethan, we (again) couldn't be more happier with the classroom and his teachers. They are simply wonderful and so caring and many times have gone above and beyond for him.There are scheduled activities every week and my son is learning so much from the school! They also provide a healthy selection of breakfast and snacks for them. The outdoor playground has a great selection of toys and the sandpit is always a hit with my son.Second, a big shout out to Ms. Geeta and her entire staff! They run the daycare so smoothly and I love how Ms. Geeta is always at the door during pickup and dropoff to greet kids and parents. It's such a lovely touch. The entire daycare is super-clean and tidy and they host a bunch of fun events for both kids and parents.If you are on the fence for this, please please tour the place and speak to fellow parents before making any decision. We've been so happy with this place and can highly recommend it to others.”

“Have 3 kids here. We actually moved further away sometime after our first started and could go to a variety of closer schools to our house both public and private. In general we continue to send our kids here as the majority of teachers are amazing and so in the principal who spends time on her weekend making the school better. Kids really love the extended care and ask us to stay longer.”