Testimonials

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It’s hard to believe that our family is done with Playschool. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and for providing such a fun, nurturing and warm environment. Both kids got to be kids and still thrive.

Thank you so much for all that you do. We absolutely love Playschool. It’s been such a warm, wonderful environment for Evan and now Chloe. Chloe is always asking to go to school on non-school days.

Children playing a table game at Playschool Atherton

We cannot tell you enough how grateful we are that Lucas had such a positive 1st school experience. We have watched him grow and mature so much this year. What a wonderful transformation! His teachers provided a safe, supportive, and positive environment. Lucas really loves them both so much!

Children reading cards about insects in the classroom at Playschool Atherton

We cannot express enough how much we love your school and all the teachers and the environment here. We feel immensely lucky to have been a part of it. You have created such a welcoming, supportive, enthusiastic, and positive environment and Luca has really learned a love of school and learning. He changed so dramatically this year and really came out of his shell. His teachers were so patient, encouraging and understanding of his temperament and his way. I could not have imagined a better year for him.

My daughter's teacher is an absolute treasure. She is kind, patient, joyful, supportive and creative. Of course, she has been a bright light as we've introduced our daughter to a new environment, but I've also witnessed her equally thrive in community building. She Introduced shy, timid, first-time parents to each other. She built connections between parents who were unsure of how to encourage their children’s development and made parenting seem a bit less overwhelming. 

I wanted to share what our doctor, who came and observed today, told me. Parents frequently consult her about the best school environment for their children and we were getting her input about next year. Our doctor thought your school is simply wonderful. She's been to tons of schools on the peninsula and in the south bay and had nothing but great things to say about Playschool.

Child doing the weather at morning circle at Playschool Atherton

I just want to tell you Elliot LOVED LOVED LOVED the policeman and fireman visits to preschool. He talked about officer Dan for days and remembered every little detail. Same for the fire truck experience. Now I have to go out and get him a fireman suit. Thank you Playschool!

Four preschool children on playground together at Playschool Atherton

Thanks for all you did to make Playschool a wonderful experience for Elena and our family!  It is sad to leave, but it is great knowing how well-prepared she is for Kindergarten. I will recommend Playschool whenever the opportunity arises!  

I would like to open with how thrilled we are with Playschool. Olivia and Sammy both LOVE school and I can say, bar none, it is the best preschool experience we have had for our kids. I love your approach and philosophy, we feel well informed, the kids actually talk about the fun things they do in class (like the leaf bug and sharing today as well as the enrichment classes, etc.) and they are absolutely happy and thriving. I really can't say enough good things about how impressed we are with the school and I take every opportunity to tell my friends how lucky we are to have found Playschool.

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you a couple of sweet things that happened the past week. First of all, Connor was watching a baseball game and asked what a hand signal meant. His dad explained it was "2 outs". He said, "Well, it's also 'yellow'!" And did the sign for "yellow". I said, "Oh, did you learn that at Playschool?" He replied, "Yeah. I learned everything I know at Playschool." He sure had a special year and soaked up everything your wonderful staff taught him! Rachel's also been talking about Huggtopus and the "stop" sign. It's been really empowering to her since she gets overwhelmed by people getting too close to her. Thank you, thank you for all you and your talented staff/family do for our children!

Thank you to our teachers for a wonderful year! Cleo has changed and matured so much in the last year and the support of all three of you has impacted her so much. I loved seeing her put her sweater or jacket on by herself after the teachers showed the class the coolest way to do it. She was so empowered. I have had a hard time not laughing when after Pirate week she would practice putting a hat on saying "hi there matey" with an interesting accent. The framed superhero picture is just so awesome – she looks so proud and courageous, like a real superhero – and I can't imagine how many poses and trials it must have taken for each kid to get that so right. The end of year book is so meaningful and made me quite emotional when I read it today. Thank you, thank you for what you do! 

Picture of Playschool Atherton Preschool teachers dressed for the winter holidays

I still can't believe our time at Playschool is ending! It is a very special preschool and will always have a place in our hearts. Thank you for creating such a warm and loving environment for our kids throughout the years.

Thank you again for all of the wonderful memories at Playschool. You and all of the teachers created a warm, nurturing environment that let them learn while also letting them play and just be kids. We will always be grateful for the part you’ve played in the kids’ lives.

A HUGE thank you for Ben's portfolio!  We got it today and looking through it was such a treat!  Ben walked us through every single page with such pride and I may or may not have gotten a little choked up comparing pics and drawings from the beginning of the year to now.  :-) Thank you for a great year at Playschool!  Looking forward to summer camp! He actually showed us everything with pride THREE TIMES!!!  :-) 

We just read through Jack's second trimester report card for second grade, and I have been thinking about his Playschool teacher. Four years ago I was sitting across the table feeling SO anxious about whether we should start Jack in kindergarten or hold him back a year...I wanted to thank you for your guidance. You were right. He was ready for kindergarten, and it was the best path for him. Thank you so much for being such an extraordinary teacher. You could see years into the future in a way I never could. Thank you thank you thank you. 

You have by far the best communication out of any program we have been in — please know it is much appreciated and does not go unrecognized. We are so so excited to start Mommy & Me and to then transition into Preschool with you all. Everyone has been phenomenal. Thank you for all that you do! And on a positive feedback note, we have recently been talking to a few OT programs in the area. The three we have corresponded with have had nothing but kind & wonderful things to say about you but your program. Each OT has asked where Nicholas had previously been in school and when we said Playschool, all 3 sang your praises.

I just wanted to say how impressed I am with your school.  Benny is in his third week of summer camp and, from the start, I was impressed with the staff and the activities. We were in a different camp earlier in the summer at another preschool, and your thoughtful activities and attentive teachers are just bar-none better.  Benny had a rough drop off his first two days, but the teachers helped him acclimate and I appreciated your call on that first day to say he was okay.  So thank you for providing a fun and safe school for Benny to be at this summer!  It seems like an incredible place!

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