Learning Clock Montessori

Our son has been enrolled for 6 months now and we have no complaints so far. The teachers are very caring and loving and he’s always happy when I pick him up! He always has a clean diaper on and teacher Mai or teacher Zeb will always give me a brief update on what he’s day was like. They take pictures almost every day so ask for them to send you one to see their haply faces!

My son is now 4 and has been going to this school since November when he was 3 ½. My main focus for him was social interaction since he is the only child. He also has delayed speech which I expressed my concern with the teachers about it, but they assured my he will grow in all fields. He goes three days a week and so far he has shown so much improvement! He was singing jingle bells out of nowhere and I started to cry because it felt good hear and see his progression. The teachers are so very nice and they really work with all the students because it’s in such small groups & my son is proof! He also has learned to write some letters from the alphabet which made me very happy! This school is great so far and I can’t wait to see how much more my son improves.

My son has been attending the learning clock Montessori school for the past two years and we’ve kept him enrolled there for a number of reasons.
Initially we were attracted to the school because of the intimate feel and the cultural diversity but the sincerity of the teachers and their openness to parent involvement added value to our experience.
We like that there is a maximum student threshold. Because we are always actively engaged with our kids at home the thought of enrolling him in a large classroom was off-​putting even if the student to teacher ratio is considered acceptable by law.
We like how there is such diversity among the teachers for such a small school. One of my favorite things about the Bay area is how it’s such a cultural melting pot and LCMS is a reflection of that diversity. Although this is an English-​speaking school the kids have exposure to four languages on any given day.
We like how the instructors have a way of letting you know they truly care about the kids well-​being. Toddlers and preschoolers are the same in many ways but also have different needs and requirements. I believe kids can tell if people have their best interest at heart so when my son tells me that he wants to stay a little longer when I’m picking him up I view it was a subtle reminder that I made the right decision.
My wife and I are as busy as the next set of professionals but I like how when time permits were able to help out with a holiday party or making an art picture with his classroom. This openness ultimately solidified my fondness of the school because it gave me exposure to how his other classmates seem happy.

Such a great environment for the children! Amazing staff and performance, safe place, reliable, and fun for the kids

My daughter has been attending Learning Clock Montessori for about three months now and I couldn’t be happier. Every day when I pick her up, she wants to stay longer and show me everything she has learned. She is truly flourishing in the environment that Learning Clock provides. From the amazing teachers like Zeb and May, to the activities and structure that the school provides, my daughter is kept busy all day.
Since attending Learning Clock, my daughter is now singing the alphabet, as well as a number of other songs. She is even starting to show interest in potty training! I was really nervous making the decision to put my daughter in daycare, but Learning Clock has made that transition easy and enjoyable. I have peace of mind knowing that Teacher Zeb is with my baby girl. We look forward to a long relationship with Learning Clock.

My son has been going to learning clock montessori for more than 4 months now. At first I had the impression that there aren’t many activities but later I realized they go with the flow of the kid. The teachers (Mrs Zeid) are patient and teach them step by step as the kid wants to learn. My son looks forward to going to this school and play there. He has also picked some rhymes. The rates are reasonable and provide decent value for money.

I can’t say enough great things about Learning Clock Montessori. My son attends this school and absolutely loves it! My son learns new things everyday and always comes home super happy from
School. They provide a very loving and caring environment for the kids, and the teachers are very attentive. It’s been almost a year since we started here and I am just so grateful that we found a place that provides enrichment and sincere care to our little boy.

For some reason my glowing review of Learning Clock Montessori is filled with horrific content and it has to be filtered. Here is my second attempt. Please read my initial review. To summarize it: It’s a wonderful school.

Right now, our daughter’s well being and development is truly the most import thing to us. We reviewed several schools before enrolling her into Learning Clock and every day we see improvements and signs that it was the best decision we could have made.
We love the structure, teaching style, and overwhelming kindness that our daughter gets and each every week a new advancement comes from the time they spend with her. She has never shown sadness or anything but warmth and trust with the teachers and because of that she flourishes. We look forward to all that she will learn from this school.
What I have observed of Ms. Fey is sincere fondness of all of the kids with ambitions of ensuring their success and safety. She provides constant updates on how she is doing socially and educationally. That is all we could ever ask for.

Our son attended this «school» for approximately 7 months. I wish I could rewind in time and take it all back and that I’d recognized the signs earlier. This was NOT a good fit for us.
Food — pack your own lunch (fine), no peanuts (fine). In the first couple of weeks I felt like every time my husband or I dropped off our son we were harassed about what we packed for our boy to eat. He’s 3 and picky… aren’t they all? So we give him sun-​butter and jelly sandwiches on whole wheat, Greek yogurt, carrot sticks, applesauce, those super convenient packets of pureed veggies, raisins, cheddar bunnies, etc. Apparently these are all very «snacky» — although it sounds a lot like what my mom packed in my school lunches. One day as she was picking on me in the morning, another student was eating her oh-​so-​nutritional breakfast of a DONUT and a STARBUCKS FRAPPACCINO. I think Ms. Fey was picking on the wrong parent because the last time I checked, I wasn’t sending my kid to school with a boatload of sugar and caffeine (seriously, who feeds their 2 year old a coffee drink???).
Discipline — she yells. Actually, it’s more of a shriek. Near the end our son would come home everyday and tell us that he was bad and had to sit in Ms. Fey’s office. She does not demonstrate the ability to handle a normal 3 year old boy’s energy… she wouldn’t even attempt to redirect or ask him to use his words, she’d simply put him on a time out. I witnessed an occasion one morning where she yelled at another little boy for trying to «roll» a block (that didn’t have wheels) on the tile floor.
Hitting — Our son is in the 99^th percentile for height and has a speech delay… but he really is a sweet kid. If he feels another child is in his space, he will push instead of using his words… we’re working on this, but it’s not the norm. He does not instigate fights or hit without provocation (not saying that excuses it… just saying he’s not an instigator). My husband was usually the one to pick our son up and Ms. Fey had to pull him aside a few times for «incidents» on the playground. One time she claimed that another parent complained. We asked who and/​or if she could set up a meeting for us so that we could supervise a play date to correct the behavior and Ms. Fey would not have that. She didn’t offer any other solution. Again, she’s unable to understand child behavior and unable to redirect it into positive activities.
Shortcuts — Near the end, I dropped our son off and Ms. Fey was bragging to her mom that she had just finished renewing her CPR online without having to take a class or have any practical re-​instruction. With that many children to care for, if it were me… I’d feel safer with real practice to be ready just in case of an emergency. Or at least I wouldn’t brag about it in front of a parent.
The final straw and our son’s last day — I dropped him off that morning and in the process of drop off, another little boy who was friends with our son, came charging at him wanting to give him a hug. Our son put his hands up to block the unwanted affection and the other boy fell down on his butt. No big deal, he didn’t cry and the two of them went into the playroom to find something to do. That night, my husband heard that our son had «violently pushed another boy, almost knocking him into the wall where he would have badly hit his head… and he was very upset and needed consoling.» Ms. Fey went on to tell my husband that I had witnessed it. He asked if she saw it… she had not. She was recounting what I assume Ms. May told her… although you can see that is vastly different than what I witnessed happen literally at my feet.
My last comment would just be to reiterate what I’ve already said. Ms. Fey isn’t constructive at all. She’s like Chicken Little… she keeps shrieking that the sky is falling and never has a solution or practical advise. This applies to all of the issues we’ve had with her. She has not mastered the art of redirection or encouraging children to work out their «issues» with words. She doesn’t seem to be caring, in fact she seems frazzled and at her wit’s end most of the time.
Our son has been at a new school for a month now and we’re working hand in hand with the director there to make sure he adjusts well. So far, he’s doing amazing and loves going to school there. PM me if you’d like any additional details.

My one year old daughter have been going to this school since March of last year and we absolutetly love it. we picked this school because the ratio of class sizes are very low. This school is always being cleaned and the children are always being watched/​cared for. My daughter is always coming home and singing songs that she learned. Anybody with a small child this is the best place to start from.

This place is great. My 3 year old daughter loves it here. She has fun learning new songs and always comes home singing. She likes the outdoor play time. I like the structured environment for her where there is a schedule to follow as opposed to daycare. She is learning her letters and comes home with her projects for the day. The teachers are very nice and caring.

It’s our first time to send our daughter in a daycare and we were a little worried about it. But the «homey» environment of Learning Clock made it easier. Ms. Fey (owner) is a very nice person and it shows how she treats the children to help them feel more comfortable and safer in the environment. Teacher Alexis and Teacher Mei are always jolly and ready to interact with the kids. If you’re looking for a daycare in San Leandro, Learning Clock Montessori is the best place to be, a happy, safe and homey place for your kids as they grow up.

My son and daughter love their daycare/​school. All the teachers are friendly and caring. The building is cozy with four separate rooms for children of various ages and has recently been updated with new flooring, new fixtures in the bathrooms and new paint. The playground is large enough for all the children and is surrounded by beautiful trees.
From my children’s development I can tell that education is a priority. It is never pushy or competitive and that is fine by me. Whenever i drop by the kids are engaged and having fun.
The overall size is small enough that I know most of the children and even some of the parents. I am very happy that my children are being exposed to a fabulous group of loving adults and an intimate group of diverse friends. All of this for a very competitive price.

My three year old daughter attends Learning Clock as a preschooler. She has progressed amazingly with Fey, Alexis and Mei as teachers. She now knows her numbers, letters and has started to sight read words. She responds well to the happy environment and now has started taking piano lessons as an additional part of her education. All of this is done while having a good time and learning to interact with other children ranging from babies to other preschoolers. Learning Clock is a safe and happy environment for our child.

I enrolled my 2 year old at this daycare/​school in December of 2011. Since than I have been VERY happy with her growth and development. My daughter looks forward to going to school and I feel confident she is safe. The owner has taken a very good approach to childcare and the educational Development of all the children. The school has also been constantly upgraded which is nice to see. The lessons taught are age appropriate and each child I have noticed is very happy to be there. I love the at home atmosphere of this location. Its small and intimate rather than your traditional warehouse type location, which to me was very important. One of the most awesome things in the recent weeks has been the addition of piano lessons provided at the school, my little one is being taught by a professional music instructor who comes to the school and teaches each child one on one! Perfect for a busy mom like me where it would be difficult to schedule at home lessons while I work full time. I really love their approach to learning!
The teachers at this location are exceptional people!!! You can really feel that they enjoy working with children. They have done an excellent job in creating a fun and disciplined environment for all kids. My daughter has quickly picked up counting, ABC’s“s and so many songs and concepts at the age of two which really makes me proud of her.
Teachers have also done an excellent job with potty training as well, which has been a big challenge for working moms!
Ms. Fey is a wonderful teacher and person!
Ms.Alexis is always very compassionate and sweet to the kids/​parents
Ms.May is very patient and nurturing with the babies!
If your looking for an excellent preschool-​daycare that will not only be safe place for your kids but also a stepping stone/​transition for kindergarten you will not be disappointed with Learning Clock Montessori