Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Mountain View. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Mountain View. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Mountain View. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Yew Chung International School — Silicon Valley is a private bilingual (Mandarin-English) school serving preschool through grade 8 students, located at 310 Easy St in Mountain View. Established in 2002 and NAIS-member accredited, it offers a structured dual-language program paired with specialized instruction in violin and Chinese Studies, reflecting a curriculum centered on character development and cultural arts. Parent reviews on Yelp (36 total) consistently praise the school's teaching quality, individualized attention, and effective language acquisition, supported by a 14:1 student-teacher ratio across its two Mountain View campuses. As a private international school, tuition reflects premium pricing and the program serves children from approximately age 3 onward, with no infant component.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Bilingual (Western and Chinese) early childhood program emphasizing whole-child development, character foundations, and personal and social values to build confident, caring and curious learners. Aligns with three core commitments: Science and Technology, Culture and Arts, and Love and Charity.
Programs & activities: Music instruction including violin for kindergarten students, a Chinese Studies program, summer camp, and co-curricular activities.
What sets it apart: ACS WASC accredited and NAIS member; part of the non-profit Yew Chung Education Foundation. Markets an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio schoolwide, two campuses in Mountain View, CA (separate ECE and K-8 locations), and 245 enrolled students.
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Top 10 in Mountain View
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Best Curriculum
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Best K-Ready
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