University Oaks Preschool

University Oaks Preschool has been such a gift for us and our family. The teachers are so incredibly warm and encouraging. Our son has been asking to go back to school all summer long. My oldest daughter came out of their preschool well prepared and thrived in kindergarten.
My 4 year old boy attended last year, and he loved school every single day that he went. He improved in every single area, and I was amazed at what he had accomplished by the end of the year.
I would recommend this school to every single family in the area, and I could not speak more highly of it!

When my husband and i heard about university oaks preschool and did a tour, we knew it was the place for our daughter. The teachers are so personable and loving. They also have so much wisdom and experience regarding child development. When it came time to put my daughter in kindergarten I was so sad I mourned inside. So I had to have more children so they could experience this school as well! My son who is now 4 attends and wants to go every day! He is thriving and is showing so much confidence already! I am hoping my daughter who is 17 months will go there one day too! I could not imagine my children being in anyone else’s care! This school is an absolute hidden treasure and each teacher is an incredible blessing not only to my children but to me as well!

We really like this preschool and, having attended/​toured so many other schools, we know that University Oaks is a real gem in the Bay Area.
What we like:
1. The teachers are so warm and caring! We transitioned our son here from another preschool, and he loved it from day one. Everyone – the teachers and, just as importantly, the students (we see this as a reflection of the good teaching they get here) – was so welcoming & warm immediately, which was a huge relief to us.
2. Small class size with very good student teacher ratio in actuality. We have been to other schools where the stated student teacher ratio seems low but frequently the teachers are doing prep/​cleanup and don’t actually supervise/​teach all the time, resulting in more accidents/​incidents during playtime and lower quality teaching at other schools.
3. The curriculum is very thoughtful, well-​planned, organized, and developmentally appropriate. We love how the kids’ arts & craft project of the day is related to the theme of the week and how the teachers intentionally incorporate various tasks to develop fine motor, cognitive, etc. development.
4. There are additional enrichment classes the kids can participate in in the afternoons.
5. Christian values exemplified in loving care for the children and enthusiasm for their development.
Coming here has been a huge blessing and light years better than the school we left. Thanks to all the teachers and staff!

What I value most about University Oaks is the Christ centered teaching and the love my child receives every single day. The teachers are patient, kind, and shower each student with lots of positive affirmation and affection. All three of our boys have attended UOP, with our youngest currently enrolled. He loves going to school, misses it when he’s not there and talks about his teachers frequently when at home.
The Director, Debbie Swail, always has a smile on her face and is there every day. She readily makes herself available to any parent who may have questions, concerns or just wants to chat. Ms. Ledah is my son’s primary, teacher and is so caring and patient. She provides plenty of hugs and cuddles to all the children, as does Ms. Moreno, who my oldest boys had as their main teacher. They offer a variety of fun, hands on activities that continuously stimulate and educate each child.
I couldn’t be happier with University Oaks and their philosophy of education, insight, intuition, warmth and love.

We are so happy to be a part of University Oaks Preschool. This is our second year here and I have seen my daughter thrive academically and socially under the care of this amazing teaching staff.
The staff not only create a positive learning environment for the students, they also work so well as a team. As a parent, this is important to me. It has helped make the tranisition between classes each year seamless because the previous teacher and the new teacher can discuss any student needs. You can tell that they deeply care for the kids and work together to make sure their students thrive even after they move on to the next class.
We started coming only 2 times a week and my daughter always looked forward to coming to school. She would ask me if she could come to school everyday because she enjoyed it so much. This year she is coming everyday and she couldn’t be happier!
Their standard program is packed with fun and educational hands-​on learning activities, but they also offer excellent enrichment classes as well. We have taken advantage of these additional programs which include a Singapore Math class, a «Handwriting Without Tears» handwriting/​phonics class and science. My daughter has learned so much.
I am so so sad that this is our last year at University Oaks. My daughter will be starting Kindergarten this fall, but I feel confident that she is prepared to take on elementary school. She is confident, happy and has made great friends. Thank you University Oaks for nurturing my daughter’s love of learning and helping us develop life skills that will help her succeed in kindergarten and beyond!

I researched a great number of schools before deciding on University Oaks and we couldn’t be happier with our choice.
My oldest daughter attended University Oaks (formerly UCDC) and loved it. We felt that she was well cared for and received a great foundation socially and academically for elementary school. My second daughter attends University Oaks currently and she has also had a great experience. She comes home from preschool happy and excited to tell us all about what she did. I’m also frequently amazed at what she learns when she’s there.
With two children having had a very positive experience, it is such a great relief to know that my youngest child will be in such warm, loving, and capable hands next year.
I am thankful for University Oaks and for the fact that my children are known and loved there. My children and I have developed friendships that will be long lasting. I can’t imagine a better option for preschool.

My daughter is in her second year at University Oaks (formerly University Children’s Development Center).
We love this school! In fact, I am already mourning the fact that my daughter will officially graduate out at the end of this school year.
It has been so encouraging to watch my child become more and more of who she is created to be. The staff at University Oaks are first and foremost dedicated to getting to know your child from his or her learning style, to likes and dislikes, in order to foster and ensure a lifelong love of learning.
For example, my daughter excels at gross motor skills and in verbal skills, yet at the same time, she needs time and patience to work it through. The staff know this about her and allow her the time she needs without a feeling of pressure or shame for taking longer. As a result, my daughter is now confident in that space and can even articulate her needs with phrases such as, «I need a minute, Mom, to think.»
My daughter has also developed some great friendships with other children at the preschool. The staff does a phenomenal job with teaching life skills such as problem solving, how to be a friend, how to resolve conflict. I have watched how this has had a positive effect in our home with siblings as well.
Your child will be loved, valued, and will THRIVE at University Oaks. And because of this, your child will develop a lifelong love of learning.
I cannot think of a better way to start one’s education.