MISS HELENS PRESCHOOL

Licensing visits on record

California records 3 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to MISS HELENS PRESCHOOL.

1. June 11, 2025Most recent inspection visit
2. March 17, 2023Inspection visit
3. February 24, 2022Inspection visit

Amenities and accessibility

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How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 9 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  My daughter enjoyed there and it was so much fun, Miss Helen is the nicest and best teacher we met

  marc morrisJul 19, 2024
• ★★★★★

  My daughter just finish been in preschool with Miss Helen, and I have to say that within the few weeks of her starting she learn how to spell her name and started to identify the shapes and etc and also been more interactive with her classmates as she was shy at first because of the language barrier but everything worked out amazing she even learn more English and she felt more confident. Miss Helen's prioritizes safety of the children and manages classroom dynamics. She truly cares about the students and works hard to make sure everyone is happy and is learning. I am beyond happy from all that she learn been with Miss Helen since 2021-2023. As now that she is in kindergarten her teachers are very happy on how she strives.

  Yasmin AlvarezAug 28, 2023
• ★★★★★

  My two kids went through this excellent preschool. My kids were well prepared for kindergarten!

  M FamilyCleanoutSep 7, 2018
• ★★★★★

  My daughter started at Miss Helen's pre school last fall. It was a last minute decision, because I got a job offer. It turned out to be the perfect fit. My daughter loved Miss Helen's from day one, and it never changed. She asked if it was a school day every single day and wasn't really happy about saturdays and sundays. Miss Helen's is conveniently located in downtown Castro Valley, with a big parking lot. The school has one really big, airy and bright room, and a fenced nice and shady playground behind the school. What I liked best about the school is that Hiss Helen and her team provide a stable, nurturing environment for the children. No unknown subs, no fluctuation. You will never come in and see the teachers playing with their cell phones, computers or anything, they interact with the children. No TV either. The children have a reliable, reassuring daily schedule, but they have a bunch of great festivities and special days throughout the year, every holiday is celebrated. They went on a field trip to the post office to post a letter to themselves – my daughter was so exited about this amazing idea – a petting zoo came to the school, a dentist came to visit them and tell them about “sugar bugs”, Santa Claus came and they had a wonderful Christmas Celebration with a Secret Santa toy swap. My daughter made great progress – both academically and socially - during the year she has been at Miss Helen's and is very good prepared for starting school in fall. I liked Miss Helen's so much, I waited very long to make the decision wether or not my daughter will start TK in fall. I really like that the children are in one mixed age group, like it is done in Germany and much all over Europe, so the younger ones can learn from the older ones and the older ones can learn how to be nice, kind and patient roll models for younger children. I' ve seen little two year old “babies” come to school and start talking and interacting confidently with all of their new friends in no time. I had several chances to witness how Miss Helen and her teachers, Miss Rosh and Miss Amy, interact with unruly and crying children and was very impressed with their patience and nice, warm, caring attitude. For the parent, Miss Helen offers very gracious operating hours – from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm - , very compatible rates and the school is only closed on a handful of days – the mayor holidays, the school was even open on Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, and the Friday after Thanks Giving, what is really important if you are a working parent and can't afford to take of those days. Both my child and I had great contact with other children and their parents. This is a really great school for working parents who wish for a preschool that offers reliability and a nurturing, warm environment for their child age 2 to 6.

  Tina SchraderAug 6, 2015
• ★★★★★

  I was introduced to Miss Helen's Preschool through several moms who were in my same playgroup. I thought it was great that my kids had friends they already knew but what I've appreciated more was how the teachers encouraged my kids to grow their friendship circle. I'm amazed on how consistently I've seen most of the children demonstrate being patient, sharing, and caring to others. One of my kids absolutely loves singing as a result of the fun and memorable songs she's learned at school. I know it's a direct reflection of the teachers and the environment they've created. The classroom is functional and flows well. I like the ease of dropping off the kids without any parking or traffic issues. I like the location and its vicinity to all the places I run errands in the Hayward and Castro Valley area--before and after school especially since their hours are perfect! It makes a huge difference when all the little conveniences add up; the fees are already extremely reasonable! I know the owner, Helen, has been in the business for many years and it's a reflection of the high standards she holds for herself and her business.

  Laty JohnsonAug 6, 2015
• ★★★★★

  Love miss Helen's. I have one graduating today and my next starting next month. <3

  Nedda MJun 12, 2015

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.