Learn and Play® Montessori Pleasanton School

Reviews

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  Robert Vallejos

  Aug 27, 2026
  5.0
  This is the perfect daycare! Flexible hours, clean facilities, amazing staff. Both of our children have gone here. My youngest is attending now. They have a new and better ownership running it. They provide us parents with daily updates on their status: what they eat, activities, and photos. Great one one one connections with teachers. Lots of room for play and activities. Really nice playground too. The new director, Perla, is amazing! We are very happy bringing our second child here. We really like what they’re doing there now.
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  Yanthy Yahya

  Jan 27, 2026
  5.0
  We began looking for a daycare for our 11-month-old son last month, and LAPMS Pleasanton came highly recommended. From the start, the experience has been reassuring. I scheduled a tour with Ms. Imelda, and she graciously answered all my questions—and I had a lot! Our main priority was finding a daycare that could accommodate our son’s eczema and severe allergies. Ms. Imelda was very welcoming and reassured us that they could meet our goals and help him thrive. I also really appreciated Ms. Celina for promptly answering all my follow-up questions after the tour. It has now been three weeks, and my son absolutely loves it. One of the best parts is that the staff have been there for a long time. Ms. Cindy and Ms. Fazila are the absolute sweetest; they have a warm, nurturing presence that puts me at total ease at drop-off. I love the pictures and updates I get throughout the day, and I don't feel worried at all. We were looking for a place to be part of our village, and LAPMS Pleasanton is definitely it.
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  Luisa Fernandes

  Dec 22, 2025
  5.0
  We were caught in the middle of the year trying to find a place where our Son felt emotionally understood and cared for at this critical developmental age (preschool) and we are so grateful to have found this place. We joined right after the switch to Learn and Play. From the very beginning, the level of care, patience, and individual attention has stood out. The teachers truly take the time to understand each child as an individual, and that one-on-one attention has made such a positive difference for our son. From orientation onward, we felt supported and welcomed. The staff took the time to explain routines thoughtfully and patiently, which immediately put us at ease as parents. In the classroom, the teachers are calm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s emotional and developmental growth which is VERY CRITICAL at this age to teach healthy emotional regulation and build a sense of community. Our son feels safe, understood, and cared for and that shows in how happy and comfortable he is at school which is a contrast from his previous one where he rarely wanted to speak of it or tell us about his day. Now he comes home excited to show us his worksheets and has opened up to us so much about how he loves this new school. The leadership is also excellent. There’s a strong sense of intention, organization, and warmth throughout the school, which creates a nurturing environment for both children and families. It’s clear that this is not just a place where children are supervised, but a place where they are truly seen, supported, and guided with care at a nurturing pace. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of this community and happy to have found a spot here. I highly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a thoughtful, loving, and attentive environment for their child.
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  Mercedes Acosta

  Oct 28, 2025
  5.0
  After Chuck retired and sold his business (Heads Up!), I wasn’t sure what to expect—but I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much the school has improved. The updates to the campus are beautiful—new flooring, bright paint, modern equipment, and safe, engaging playgrounds. Everything feels refreshed and thoughtfully designed for the children. My kids have truly thrived here. Their curiosity, confidence, and manners have blossomed, and I can tell they feel genuinely loved and supported by their teachers. The academic growth has been amazing, but even more than that, I’ve noticed how much happier and more independent they’ve become. The school community is warm and family-oriented, which makes such a difference. Yes, tuition is an investment—but one I would make again without hesitation. Every penny feels like it’s going toward building my children’s foundation for success in school and in life. If I could, I’d keep them here forever! Learn and Play Montessori has truly been a gift for our family.