Beresford Montessori

Sep 24th, 2017

Our daughter graduated from Beresford well over a year ago, and we're confident that she's excelled socially, emotionally and academically in kindergarten, in large part because of Beresford Montessori. We are forever grateful for the care and guidance she received from Ms. Karina and the loving, highly experienced teachers that work there (many of whom have worked there for years, which says a lot). If you're after a truly nurturing, Montessori-based school where your children will absolutely come first, I'd recommend Beresford with zero hesitation.
Jun 7th, 2017

It's a wonder why there are so few reviews about pre- schools in San Mateo, there are so many to choose from!I would know, since we tried 3 of them.Just like the 3 little bears, one was too strict, the other too unstructured, and Beresford Montessori just right.We've put our 2 little ones through Beresford and in the short formative years, Beresford was the perfect place to shape their development.(As an aside, I do like the Montessori program.)To add color, our children developed fine motor skills, math, writing, and social skills at the school, which is/was more than sufficient for kindergarten.All of the teachers are great and Ms. Regina, Ms. Ana, and Ms. Portia are exceptional. They are caring, patient, and giving. Ms. Karina, the director, is a quintessential professional.When considering a preschool for your child, please visit Beresford.
Jun 7th, 2017

This is the first time I post a yelp review because tomorrow is my son's last day at Beresford and I feel compelled to share my wonderful experience. My son has attended 4 different preschools and I can say that Beresford by far is the best. My son cried in all the other schools and first day he attended Beresford, he told me " this is the best school ever", and he never cried at Beresford. The teachers are all very nurturing and they always welcome the kids by giving them a hug. Ms. Karina is always very approachable and helps me to solve many parenting issues. She definitely puts the children first, no doubt. Is Beresford for everyone? Probably not. Is Beresford a great school with high standards and loving principal and teachers? I guarantee it is.
Jun 6th, 2017

We had twin boys go through this school and when our daughter was born, we knew where she was going.First, the school facilities are great.. good sized and NICE outdoor play area.  I don't know how many schools we visited with postage stamp sized outdoor facilities.  The outdoors has room for shady (or rainy day) play and sunshine play.Second, we visited one other Montessori school and it was bizarrely quiet for a classroom of 2 and 3 year olds.  This school the kids were having FUN.. socializing with both the other children as well as very happily and comfortably with the teachers.But the big draw were the teachers.  They've all been together for over a decade which speaks volumes to me.  They are loving and kind, calm but quick to smile and laugh.  They know how to handle all types of children and handle them gently and well.  We have 3 so very different children and yet all 3 love(d) their teachers there.  I saw a comment that the director was 'more business minded' and while she does spend time running the school and less time in the classrooms than the teachers (imagine that!) she's just as loving and kind and the kids all love her.  Our boys have long since graduated.  They were, really, over prepared for kindergarten and even for first grade.  They were reading and writing a bit before kindergarten, as is our daughter.  In fact, we sent them to kindergarten at the local school (in the mornings, it only went until 12:00), but then brought them back where they ate lunch and actually got more academics (including their afternoon Spanish immersion) than at kindergarten.  Plus they were then, per Montessori teaching, helping out the smaller kids which I just found awesome.So.. love the school, felt our kids loved the school and they came out more than ready for kindergarten.Plus.. they all tolerate my sense of humor.  6 stars for that.
Jun 6th, 2017