Hands On Learning Center

My experience with this Center was good. They pretty much did what they could with the instructors there. The teachers were all very productive and caring.
What I did not like was when I saw them «reading» a book to the group of children with an audio tape but I guess if you have an accent that makes it unclear then that works.
The spacing for the classes were a little distracting I thought but noise is nice. This way the kids would have to focus and pay attention to their teacher and not the other kids or teachers doing their thing. I noticed after a while the rotation or schedule of the day for the kids was more well thought out.
Our daughter was registered into this place by the recommendation of a family member who had their child in an older class.
It was a very memorable holiday/​school experience for us to see.

Our granddaughter came here and I have to say it was the best experience for her! All the staff and teachers were sweet and charming. Miss Anita taught her so much in a short amount of time. She and all the teachers showed concern for her and we really appreciated all of them. I would recommend this school to anyone! Not one person was lazy or uncaring that we ever saw, but had the utmost patience and love for all the kids!

I would really like to rate this at least a 3 star but my mind and heart won’t let me! Don’t be fooled by the 5 star ratings and awards they got for best daycare in Milpitas. My child was there for 2 years. Imagine that. I can’t believe I actually stayed! Reason why I stayed was because it was close to home and I already got into this daycare and was lazy to search for a new one! I am not a religious person nor is my family. This is a Christian daycare just in case you do not know.
The part that bothered me the most was that some of the teachers are so damn lazy and rude and don’t even get me started with the owners. Owners who pays their teachers super low while they vacation together once a year for a week. Probably from ALL the profit they make from crowding all those kids in their daycare. There are only a few teachers there that I think are doing a great job, but for the rest (thumbs down). My child liked it there but she doesn’t know any better. She was too young.
By the way, before you go and apply they will screen your child to make sure he/​she can fit well with the environment and with other kids. So, if you child does not fit well they will not be able to get in. Oh and the waiting list is ridiculous! I can’t believe I actually waited (I didn’t know any better at the time).
There are so many other daycare’s in Milpitas that is much better and spacious. Yes, Hands on Learning is about $ 20 cheaper than the rest but I’d rather pay the extra $ 20 hec, even $ 50 for another daycare.

Love this school! My oldest son (now 7 years old) used to go to Hands On and now my 2 year old goes there. Staff is friendly. They do lots of indoor and outdoor activities. Teacher’s always provide an update on how my son is doing.

Both my daughter and son attended Hands On Learning Center. My daughter is now 11 but was very pleased with their service so I brought my son 6 years later. Both were very shy but interacting with the other children brought them out of their shyness. My son was not potty trained when he first started at 2 years old and I was struggling in training but they were able to help me potty train. Ms. Andrea is great. She helps with discipline, social skills, and academic skills. Price is very affordable. I highly recommend Hands On to any parent.

My son has been attending Hands On pre-​k program for 9 months now & I am VERY proud to say he has learned SO much here. From distinguishing colors & shapes to writing his first & last name to knowing how to do simple addition. This place is wonderful. His teacher is Ms. Andrea & you can tell she really cares about her kids. The entire staff is just as great as my son’s teacher. When I pick my son up from school he tells me he loves his school & is happy with his friends. They do a lot of hands on activities with the kids & even put together a graduation ceremony for the older kids that are moving to kinder. It will be a sad day on his last day of school, but I am happy this place left my son with so much knowledge & hopefully memories (if he can remember).
I highly recommend this place. They have been around for YEARS & that should tell you something.

I’m so happy we found this place! My family and I were actually on our way to turn-​in paperwork for St Johns Catholic school, and passed by this school on our way. I looked over and remembered the name from a Unilocal search I did earlier in the week.
We stopped off and my husband walked in. He was pleasantly greeted by the Director who asked him to come back after nap time at around 3pm so our son could participate in the afternoon circle time and we could see how he liked it.
First, you should know that my younger son has never attended school. We were very leery of making sure that we found the right place for him. Happily, we found it! The teachers make sure to know and help my son. They truly teach him something — it’s not a daycare situation — they teach them skills they need to be successful in Kindergarten. It’s an added bonus that he’s learning about the Christian faith.
We love at they have a Christmas Pageant, Thanksgiving Feast, etc. and teach the kids the value of each holiday celebration.
Also, their prices are absolutely reasonable.
I think their only negative is that their curb appeal isn’t great. Don’t worry though — the inside is really nice :)

What a wonderful place! My son started school here a couple of months ago and loves going. The teachers are wonderful! They help comfort children that maybe «clingy» at first. They make it a less uncomfortable sitution for the child.
I was surprised to see how big the facility was when I stepped foot into it. The environment is very warming. Their curriculum is well structured. We are Catholic and were pleased to see that the school teaches some Christianity. Tuition is very reasonable.
Both my husband and I and our son are very pleased with this preschool and highly recommend them.