Greendell School - Palo Alto, California

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PreSchool Family is a true gem -- a play based preschool with the most wonderful teachers and strong supportive community of parents. The children have lots of fun while doing a lot of indirect learning, while very directly growing their emotional resilience and conflict resolution skills. The parent education classes are an important part of program and have been so helpful for us to learn more about development stages, supporting our child, strengthening our family and building community with other families.

Briththa Seevaratnam

Wonderful preschool that combines parent education with play-based children’s classes rooted in social emotional development. Have learned so much from these incredible teachers over the years who have completely improved our perspective and approach to parenting. The structure of the program also fosters a caring community of families. It is truly a special place.

Tia Gao

Many parents say, “Preschool Family is the best thing that ever happened to our family,” and I couldn’t agree more. Preschool Family isn’t just about your child’s education—it’s a place that transforms the whole family.
Here’s why it works for us: First, you get real insights into your child by seeing them interact with other kids in a learning environment. It’s a perspective you just don’t get at home. Then, you learn from watching the teachers, who model how to engage with kids in ways that really make an impact. And parent-education classes are a lifesaver. You talk through your challenges with other parents, share ideas, and walk away with real strategies for making your life easier.
Most preschools either have a drop-off model where you’re out of the loop, or they’re parent-participation but without the experienced staff that truly helps you learn as a parent. PSF is different—it’s a place where both your child and you grow together. You’ll come out of it with a more connected family and stronger relationships with your child.
The first 5 years are crucial for your child’s development, and studies show the most important factor is their relationship with you. So if you’re looking for a place that invests in your child and gives you the tools to be the best parent you can be, PSF is it. This is not just another preschool for your kid, this really is the best thing you can do for your family.

Jian Li

This school and its teachers were fantastic. My child felt both happy and well-supported during their time here. The moments I shared in Teacher Marjan and Teacher French's classroom were incredibly valuable and will be treasured memories for years to come.

Jas Zhang

"I couldn’t be more grateful to Preschool Family. This school is not just for the kids but for the parents and the entire family.
While many schools focus solely on the children, Preschool Family goes beyond that by supporting the whole family. As we know, parents are a child’s most important teachers. The school not only inspires the kiddos but also equips parents with the tools to guide their children in the right direction.
Childhood experiences shape a person’s entire life, and through the parenting education I received here, parts of my own childhood that I had struggled with for decades were healed.
Preschool Family has a wonderful community, and the teachers are truly amazing. They are more than just educators—they are trusted friends who provide endless support. The more you open up, the more you’ll gain from the teachers and other parents.
Preschool Family is not just a dream school for my child; it’s a dream school for me as well. It has left a lasting impact on our lives."

Jason Laskowski

When our child was born, my wife had the foresight to look for a preschool for us. The idea never entered my mind, as I was so preoccupied with the day-to-day of parenting. Looking back at what I know now as to how little I knew then, I feel so grateful to my wife for enrolling us.
The school's philosophy encourages exploration and experience through play. The teachers don’t teach but rather facilitate. They present information that allows the parent to develop their own perspective or philosophy. They help parents to define what values are important in their own families.
Having a community like Preschool Family has enriched our lives and allowed us to feel rooted in the area. I appreciated the discussions with other parents and sharing in our victories and learning from mistakes. Understand that this is a parent participation preschool. It's way more involved than drop offs but, for our family, the investment has been outweighed by the results.

Christy Rice

I would *strongly* recommend PreSchool Family for any family interested in attending a pre-school with parental involvement/participation. Parents participate in their child's class once a week, so they get a much better sense of their child's daily activities, environment, and teachers. Plus, the school even offers night (or day) classes for the parents (roughly twice a month). The night classes were actually (surprisingly) one of the strongest aspects of this school, as they focused a lot on helping the parents to better understand the developmental stages and challenges of raising their kids as they enter pre-school, and this also helped to foster a strong sense of community among the participating parents. The teachers and staff are hands down some of the most sincere, caring, trustworthy, and kind people we have ever met, and the school community as a whole is fantastic: everyone comes together for the betterment of these children. While this level of involvement may seem like more responsibility than many other pre-school requirements, it turned out to be the most-surprising and rewarding aspect of this experience, as it provides a stronger overall sense of community and trust between the participating parents and teachers than I think we would have received anywhere else.

We had our oldest daughter in another preschool before finally trying this one out. The difference was night and day (both for her and for us, as parents). We now have our two oldest daughters in PreSchool Family and plan for our infant daughter to start there soon as well.

Mercy Bose

This is an amazing play based Preschool with parent participation. They have programs from newborn to 4year olds . Our daughter has shown a great deal of improvement in her communication and social skills. Highly recommend this wonderful school which has a great community of staff, teachers, principal and families! Simply superb!