Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 51 Yelp reviews — one of the largest parent feedback bases in West San Jose
- 4.0 Yelp rating (36 five-star, 13 four-star out of 51 reviews)
- Established 1968 — over 55 years serving San Jose families
- Located in the heart of Willow Glen on Lincoln Avenue
- Infant center through preschool, ages 3 months to 5 years
- Hours 7:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday; STEAM-integrated curriculum
- Parents praise individual teachers and long-term program continuity
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in research
- 9 one-star Yelp reviews alongside positives — inconsistent parent experiences reported
- Large campus may feel less intimate than smaller centers
- Pricing not publicly listed; call to confirm current availability
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 103 Yelp reviews — highest parent review volume of any West SJ center found
- Campus opened 1971 on approx. 2.5 acres — exceptional outdoor play space
- Infant care through Transitional Kindergarten including Spanish Immersion Preschool
- Hours 7:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday
- Parents describe teachers as caring with strong long-term continuity
- Part of established Action Day Schools group operating since 1968
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in research
- Large campus — quality varies by classroom and year per parent reports
- No publicly listed tuition; call (408) 247-6972 to confirm current rates
- Parking on Moorpark Ave can be limited during drop-off/pick-up
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care7
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 73 Yelp reviews — among largest review bases in West San Jose
- All-inclusive model: fresh healthy meals cooked daily on-site
- Open 7:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday; serves ages 6 weeks to 6 years
- Founded 2011 — 14+ years serving West San Jose / Santana Row corridor
- Daily parent communication via mobile app
- Parents describe staff as treating children “like their own”
- CCLD license 434412401 confirmed
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in research
- No Top Rated Local aggregate score found — check Yelp directly for current star rating
- Stevens Creek Blvd location means high-traffic street-front; verify outdoor space
- Premium all-inclusive pricing — may be above average for the area
Safety5
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 28 Yelp reviews with 5.0 Yelp rating at this location
- 4.3-star rating from 12 reviewers on Chamber of Commerce
- Bilingual English/Chinese Montessori program since 2009
- Hours 7:30 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday; capacity 105 children
- Parents describe well-organized facility with warm, patient, Montessori-certified teachers
- Enrichment activities include kung fu, soccer, and dancing
- Multiple Empire Montessori locations — established Bay Area brand
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in research
- Bilingual (English/Chinese) program may not suit all families
- Large capacity (105) may mean higher child-to-teacher ratios in some rooms
- No infant program below typical preschool age
Safety5
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 52 Yelp reviews at the downtown location — strong parent engagement
- Infant through 1st Grade program — broad age coverage in downtown core
- Hours 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Monday–Friday
- Fully qualified Montessori-certified teachers on staff
- Bilingual English/Chinese curriculum since 2009
- Serves downtown San Jose families and commuters near highway corridors
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in research
- Closes at 5:30 PM — earlier than many competitors; may not fit all work schedules
- Downtown location may have less outdoor space than suburban campuses
- Bilingual program may not suit all families
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care7
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 4.5 stars from 10 verified ratings (Top Rated Local)
- 6 Yelp reviews averaging 4.5 stars
- National Bright Horizons brand with established curriculum and safety standards
- Near Mineta San Jose International Airport — convenient for airport-area employers
- Serves infants ages 6 weeks and up through pre-K
- CCLD license 434416404 — clean inspection history per ReadyRule
Considerations
- Only 6 Yelp reviews — small parent feedback base
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in research
- Corporate/employer-sponsored model — waitlist may favor employer clients
- Industrial Skyport Drive location; less walkable neighborhood setting
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 35 Yelp reviews with 224 photos; 5.0 stars on Poyst review platform
- Small licensed capacity of 36 — intimate class sizes
- Serves ages 2–6; established 2017 after 8 years of prior family care experience
- Real-time streaming camera access for parent peace of mind
- Organic meals served; multicultural environment
- Parents praise clean, well-organized facilities and caring teachers on Nextdoor
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in research
- Small capacity (36) means waitlists are likely
- No infant program below age 2
- Closes at 6:00 PM; check current schedule with center directly
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care7
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- 4.5-star Yelp rating with 17 reviews
- 4.5 stars from 11 reviewers on Y Montessori; 4.1 stars on Chamber of Commerce
- Licensed for 104 children; serves ages 6 weeks to 6 years
- Licensed since November 2020 — modern facility
- Hours 8:00 AM–5:30 PM Monday–Friday
- Infant care starting from 6 weeks — strong early care focus
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in research
- Only 17 Yelp reviews — moderate review base
- Closes at 5:30 PM — may not suit late-working parents
- No weekend or extended hours noted
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music6
Infant care3
K-ready5
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes4
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 14 Yelp reviews with positive parent feedback (updated June 2026)
- Facebook 100% recommend from 9 reviews
- Licensed capacity 48 children — small-feeling environment with play-based curriculum
- CCLD license 430701981; faith-based Christian ministry of Willow Glen UMC
- Accepts children with special needs; peanut and tree-nut free environment
- Teachers hold minimum Associate’s degree
- Located under redwood trees near downtown Willow Glen — peaceful setting
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in research
- Half-day program only (8:30 AM–2:30 PM) — not suitable for full-day care needs
- No infant program — serves ages 2.5 to 5 only
- Faith-based Christian program may not suit all families
- Limited hours restrict options for full-time working parents
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