Elmhurst Learning Center

The director at this school is very unwelcoming. I went here to sign up my child and upon meeting her I immediately felt unwelcome. She wasn’t friendly and when I was being introduced to her she took personal phonecalls and didn’t seem interested in me or my child. She didn’t smile at all and even after being told by other staff that there was plenty of room for my child to start, she told me I needed to be on a waiting list. I will definitely not have my child going here and will look into another school. If she is any reflection of what that school is about, I highly don’t recommend Elmhurst.

Let’s begin with the most important thing: I’m dropping off and picking up a happy baby every morning and evening. My husband and I relocated from Santa Cruz to Hayward, and like any mom, my biggest concern was how my precious 3-​year old will adjust? Cassandra, Cheryl and Merryilin helped make it a smooth transition, answered all my concerns during the enrollment and most importantly lived up to their words. The classes are not too crowded, and the teachers are very professional and caring. The real assurance of his happiness was when he wanted to go on Saturday and was disappointed that it is closed :-)
I highly recommend this preschool, with their exceptional staff!

My daughter attended Elmhurst Learning Center for about a year when she was 2−½ years old and we were extremely pleased with our experience at Elmhurst. The staff is very kind and caring, my daughter’s pre school teacher Ms Lynn was amazing and we enjoyed her enthusiasm when it came to caring and teaching not only our daughter but the class as well. My daughter has special needs with her care and Elmhurst stepped u and took care of her needs with no hesitation. The staff was kind and warm towards the children and you can tell the kids enjoyed their time there. We moved so we had to take our daughter to another center but if we were still in the area our daughter would still be there.
I would highly recommend Elmhurst Learning Center for you child without any hesitation. The staff is great and definitely know what they are doing. My daughter now almost 4 still talks about Elmhurst and even remembers names of friend and teachers. GREAT School!

This review is mixed and is just one experience. Based on alllll the other glowing reviews, I felt it was important to state my experience. I would not say to NOT send your child here. I toured this center and LOVED it! I love the security they have in place and I did not see anything like it at other places I visited. However, no one seems to know what is going on at this place. One minute there is a space available, the next… no oops, there really isn’t because the dry erase board isn’t up to date. Then you call and the person on the phone says yes there just happens to be a spot and you leave work, FLY all the way up there from the south bay to put down your registration fees and the person that is there claims the person you talked to on the phone isn’t there and hasn’t been there all day-​never mind the fact that they themselves just got there. And again… nope, no spaces. Then you call again a few weeks later because even though you don’t want to everyone is telling you to call again and the same person who answered the phone the last time answers again. Puts you on hold (which is fine) to see if there are spaces available and comes back on the phone to tell you that no spaces are open right now but they anticipate some becoming open soon. Great! But then… you are told that when you spoke to the director-uhm…nooooo…I have never talked to the director-​she said your child needed to be tested-uhm…since said conversation never happened… what, exactly, is he to be tested for?!-oh…you didn’t speak to the director?-no-oh, what is your child’s name? Hmmm… well then maybe it was a different child and uh… yeah…we don’t have any spaces. (Tone TOTALLY changes!) OK… I’m done! No way would I send my child here at this point. REALLY disappointed because I already know I will be placing my child in private kindergarten so this facility was a perfect fit for preschool and kindergarten. Seems like a clean facility and I love how they also provide lunch (most preschools do not!). But it seems like one hand never knows what the other is doing and that it may actually be a bit scattered there. Not sure. Will never know. Totally ok with that. Just super disappointed that I was treated this way and left with a negative feeling about this place.

My daughter has been attending Elmhurst learning center for close to a year now and she love it there. All the staff is very friendly, kind, and helpful. My daughter learn a lot in her class:) best school ever. also my two year old will be attending there and I know she will love it just like her sister.

I have had a first hand experience with Elmhurst Learning Center. My Great Nephew was enrolled over 2 years ago and they helped with prayers and love. All the staff were wonderful. Sincere my nephew was having issues and he did repeat Kindergarten because the Teacher did not want him to struggle in the future however by the 4^th week Sincere was reading. Sincere has now transferred to another Christian Catholic school and is doing great he is above in his studies. I love the warmth and overwhelming love this school has to offer and education above and beyond. I did do volunteer work in the school and my grandson would go into the classrooms and was learning how to spell his name at 3 years of age. I LOVE Elmhurst your children will only learn and also learn respect and prayers during every meal.
Sylva Feliciano

All 3 of my kids have gone here since they were two. Ms. Eva, Ms. Phyllis, Ms. Benita, Ms Pam, Ms Kathy have all blessed my children with their patience and kind teachings. Ms. Cheryl and Ms. Marilyn you have wonderful hearts, love you all! This center is a blessing.

If only we had found this school earlier.
We moved here 6 months ago and for the first 2 months my daughter went to a different so-​called preschool, before we pulled her out and put her in Elmhurst.
Her first week, she came home knowing more than she learned in all of her 2 months at the other place. Within a week, she was writing her own name along with multiple other letters. She had learned how to hold a pencil correctly (I was having issues teaching her because she’s a lefty). She could not only name, but draw all of her shapes. She was singing multiple new songs, and reciting multiple prayers.
Now that she has competed 2 months, she can recognize and write ALL her letters!
I am so impressed by this place and by their friendly, super awesome staff. They are professional and really know what they are doing! This is how a preschool is supposed to be. It is not just a daycare calling themselves a preschool like so many other places. This is a school.
This is a real-​deal early education facility.
Also, they offer after school care for only $ 100 extra/​month! I haven’t utilized it yet, but wow! What a deal!

Our family loves Elmhurst Learning Center — more importantly our daughter loves it! We wanted a Christian education in addition to a good academic program and Elmhurst Learning Center has given our daughter both.
The teachers are always encouraging and work well together as a team in her preschool program. They treat the preschool program as a regular school program with progress reports, home work and field trips.
We are considering keeping her in Elmhurst instead of sending her to public school next year.

This is a great school. A best kept-​secret in the Hayward community. So thankful to find a school where I feel my son is safe, cared for and learning. The teachers are very attentive to him as well as his peers. The administration is warm and caring for both my child and my family and will often pray over us in times of challenge. My son is in the youngest preschool classes with Ms. Phyllis and Ms. Eva who work in harmony and unison. They helped my son get over his initial fears of me leaving and were are very warm, friendly, and aware of all of their students.
I praise God for this school and highly recommend it to families looking for a school to give their child safety, security, academics, and a Christian Education.