Brain Champs Montessori is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, California CA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Brain Champs Montessori (also referred to as Brilliant Minds in reviews) in San Ramon receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the Montessori program, staff friendliness, and academic support including GATE/CoGAT preparation. However, one parent reported a significant issue regarding broken promises about drop-off services that led to their child being removed from the program with short notice.
My kid has really enjoyed with Brain champs montessori program, teachers were so nice that they instill confidence in the child and make sure how to talk with others socially outside. our Daughter has improved in her social skills, little bit of reading three letter words, playing with other kids, she had a fun going there. They take to outings, get-together programs which is wonderful way to connect with other parents.
I have two children in Brilliant Minds San Ramon, and it has been a great experience. Syeda the manager , is understanding , patient with kids , and flexible, she worked with us regarding many special requests for my children. One of their main strengths is helping with CO-GAT ( GATE) and extra curriculum activities, My daughter was able to pass Cogat test after few months of practice with the teachers at Brilliant Minds ! They also give Math, and writing practices, and do fun activities regularly after helping children homework. I have been satisfied with this center, staff are always smiling and helping, and my kids are academically achieving and happy.
My exprience with Brilliant Minds has been awful to say the least. My first interaction was with the owner Syeda Tabassum. We had a very candid conversation where I set clear expectations for what I needed in order for my son to attend. Because I commute far distances for work and travel frequently, one of my requirements included drop-off service. When I asked if they offered this service, Syeda advised that she needed to speak with the center Director Mrs. Ramala and follow-up. Later that week, I attended open house (Per Syeda's recommendation) and met with Syeda and Ramala in-person and discussed requirements further. Drop off service was a primary area of concern because my son had attend Glitter Kids (their direct competitor) a couple of months prior and after a week or so they advised they could no longer provide drop-off services. However, both assured me this would not be an issue at Brilliant Minds. On 8/2 my son started their summer camp as a way to get acclimated and prepared for the new school year. On 8/14 he started their after school program. On 8/16 I was told by Syeda they could no longer provide drop off services and that I had 2 weeks to locate another facility for my son. This mishap is very unfortunate and has created a very stressful situation. As a parent finding a reliable, honest, and trustworthy center is critical for our children's long-term success.
Our both kids (2 and half and 9 yr) are here since last 6 months and our experience have been great. Our little one has adjusted very well with Ms Ramla and Ms Saeda. Brilliant minds worked with our schedule and always helped us if in case we need some changes in our schedule like picking up our elder one from school for their after school program. They serve good food as well. Overall we are very satisfied and will recommend to anyone who is looking to enroll their kids.
My son is here for summer camps, he is enjoying all the field trips, basketball classes, fun events like laser tag. I like that school take care of maths, writing, and art projects too. Overall he is really happy and wants to join after school program when school starts.