Laguna Honda

I have been overwhelmed by the quality of the education at St. Brendan. Teachers and Administrators are engaged and focused on providing the best education possible, in a safe and emotionally supportive environment. The staff makes sure that every student is treated with dignity and respect. Catholicism is an important part of the curriculum but non catholic students thrive at the school. There is a true community at St. Brendan where parents bond together to support the school and advance the education their kids are receiving. Our best friends are the families we met through the school. Parents get involved with events and activities and do everything they can to make St. Brendan a better school. Students are encouraged to participate in sports and extracurricular activities. developing well rounded students. They have an incredible after school program that my daughter loves. We couldn't be happier with St. Brendan School.

As a parent, finding a preschool that feels safe, nurturing, and enriching can be overwhelming—but we truly struck gold with Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate. From the very first visit, we were impressed by the warmth of the 3 teachers (no teacher turnover over many years) and the joy we saw in the children. Our child has blossomed socially, emotionally, and academically in ways we never expected at a young age.The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, communicated to parents ahead of time, and balances play and academic teaching in a way that keeps kids excited to come each day. Less considered is the fact that selecting a preschool is also choosing other children your child will spend the majority of their week with, and in that regard, we feel that the other children have been a positive influence in our child's life. The staff communicates clearly and often, and it's obvious they care deeply about each child.Every day, our child comes home happy, and as the months past, new thoughts, ideas, and skills that clearly come from their time in school—what more could we ask for? If you’re looking for a preschool that truly partners with parents and celebrates each child’s unique strengths, give Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate a shot.