Neighborhood Christian Center, Santa Clara | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

We love NCC and all its staff! This school is nurturing, educational and fun! My son loves the staff, his teachers, the facilities, office staff and everyone knows him by name. The teachers are very communicative, and make themselves available to help nurture your kid with you. I have a ‘high energy’ son and they have have kept an open dialogue with me to understand how the day went, places to praise or any concerns, and we have worked together to strategize ways to be consistent on how we can teach him at school and home and he has grown so much from it. They really care for each student and want them to succeed, it feels like a family. Another thing- how many places do you go where all the staff (not just teaching and admin- but facilities) are happy to be there! My son loves to watch them fix and repair things, and they are always happy to give a high-five as they walk by or stop and chat. I love knowing everyone on that campus is happy to be there and cares about the school and it’s kids.

They have a strong curriculum of learning in a play based environment that breeds creativity for kids. My son has friends, and even at 3 has informed me who his best friends are, who his new friends are etc. I love the beautiful outdoor spaces, the kids can pick fruits and veggies, lots of water play when it’s warm, so many outdoor activities, and they learn about nature!

The snacks are healthy and fresh and teach kids the importance of eating fresh produce. They have chapel on Wed to learn about God, giving to charity and I am so impressed that my son knows how to pray!

I could go on – but I really do think it’s a special place, my son loves his teachers, and they love him back – and that’s what’s most important.

NCC was part of our family’s life for nearly eight years. We sent our three children there and were incredibly grateful for the experiences they had. The school is a nurturing, happy environment where the kids were deeply supported and cared for. The staff is professional, friendly, and loving and the community of families became part of our life. We met many good friends there. Our children thrived in the play-based environment and were ready for kindergarten by the final year. The lush campus became a source of fresh fruit (mulberries, plumbs, apricots, loquats, apples, permissions) during the summer months and provided opportunities for exploration and creative play. Weekly chapel services and daily prayer helped our kids develop the early practices of their faith and gave our family a platform to talk more tangibly about what faith means in our life. We respected the “green” nature of the school and how conservation habits were encouraged (discussions of where food comes from, the kids water the plants and compost, and plastic waste is not allowed). There are rules to follow but the school administrators work with the families and are patient when mistakes are made. NCC comes up frequently in our family discussions and was a true blessing. We are very grateful for NCC!!