Millbrae Nursery School

It’s most warm welcome school I have every seen. My daughter in a good hand of the best teacher. I excited to go to school every day. She learns new things since day one. Teachers respect and kind to all children.

I think I looked at every preschool in San Mateo County before settling on this one. I wanted a place that was safe, clean and provided some structure and social interaction for my little one. This place has all of that and more. It’s a community. There are so many options from part-​time time to full-​time and so many ways to be involved based on your available time. My older son went there and now my younger one. They were both happy to go to play school each day and I knew they were in good hands.

I cannot rave enough about this wonderful preschool. After scouring the peninsula in search of a great preschool program I finally found Millbrae Nursery School. They have a wonderful part time and full time program for kiddos in a beautiful setting with amazing teachers. I was new to the co-​op system and I’m happy I chose MNS as it allows me to not only be part of the school but part of the MNS family.

We love Millbrae Nursery School. All of the teachers are very caring and engaged with the children, and the Director, Teacher Brigidan is fabulous. They are experienced and well organized and the children are happy and stimulated.
Our little guy has been going for almost a year now. We take advantage of the extended care option so he goes from 8.30−5.30 4 days and, has a half day on the fifth when we go in and help out. Most of the children are doing ½ days and/​or 3 – 4 days a week. However our little guy is fine with his schedule, and typically gets more personal attention for the last hour or so at the end of the day. He’s in the 2 year old class in the morning, then has a nap, and joins the older kiddos in the afternoon. It’s really helped him socialize with children of different ages.
The school has had some challenges with a flood and is temporarily located at Accel Gymnastics in Burlingame. All the teachers and parents have really worked together to get through this. The good news is they are on track to get back into their newly refurbished school for the new year in September (if not before). Can’t wait! The nursery school has lovely bright classrooms, and a great outdoor play area.

Our school will be celebrating its 75^th anniversary next month so that says a lot right there! 75 years in the same location with the same principle of learning through play. Both of my kids loved attending this school and my husband and I have both made new friends here. There’s an amazing community with lots of support for the entire family.

At first, I thought MNS was perfect for our daughter since it’s so close to our house, but we ended up getting so much more. Our whole family loves going to MNS and the kiddos and families are so warm and welcoming. The teachers are truly amazing, I really appreciate the care they put into their work. Not only is my daughter learning a lot more than we ever expected, my husband and I are gaining wonderful strategies and improving our parenting skills. MNS gives you so much more than what you contribute through coop program.

I love this school my son is very happy he loves the teachers and those nice kids and the parents who help out

We have tried 2 other preschools in the San Mateo County (i.e. summer programs) and both of them are not even close to Millbrae Nursery School in the attention, education through play and care your child gets.

I absolutely love Millbrae Nursery School! My husband went here almost 40 years ago, so this school had been around for a longtime. My first impression on a tour was that the school needed some upgrading because many things were as they were from way back. I trusted my daughter because she loved it :) I am sooo glad. It is such a wonderful little place. We are all learning and playing. I have learned so much about parenting and caring for others children. The director is so committed and really knows her stuff. The staff is the best!
I have others friends that belong to other coops where they put all children 2 – 5 in one classroom — but I think the fact they MSN separates the ages is great as they are learning (by play) things that will make them ready for kindergarten — identifying name, ABC’s, imagination and how to respect others. So happy we are part of such a loving, diverse community

Two of my three children have played and learned here happily. A cooperative school = time and commitment as a worker to make sure all things from watering plants to teaching the ABC’s get covered.
There is a lot of diversity here and unparalleled commitment from the excellent teaching staff.

This is a sweet little school where they emphasize play, and community. We have had both our children there, and have met life long friends. Although its a big committment to be part of a cooperative school, the community and lessons that comes from it are wonderful. The director/​teacher is one of the best I’ve ever encountered.