I cannot rave enough about this Montesorri. All three of my children have attended this school and…read moreare overly prepared for elementary school thanks to Ms. Mano and her staff. I have sent my children here for the past 10 years. They opened an infant center when my second was born. Which was the biggest blessing! The infant teacher Ms. P is AMAZING! She doesn't just care for my kids, she actually loves them and nurtures them. They started at 5 months with her and I was a nervous wreck but her nurturing was more than I could ever ask for. So when I had my third and enrolled my little one, I was so happy it was Ms. P again to care for her. I couldn't have asked anyone better to trust to care for my baby. The director Ms. Mano has always conducted a great academic program for the little kids. She has always communicated if there were any issues or incidents and has always addressed my concerns. I recommend this school to all of my friends. I definitely feel blessed to have found a Montessori that I've trusted to send all my babies to!

I wish this review could come with the information we were seeking but unfortunately we were never…read moreeven given the opportunity. I reached out to La Habra Montessori after doing research with La Habra moms groups and recommendations based on their child care in the area. I have a 18 month old and am currently pregnant, looking for enrollment for both my children in the future. We've reached out to multiple facilities and been given multiple tours based on our enrollment timeframe and had no issues until this facility. The first issue we ran into was the way we received our first email response. Despite my email to the "Director" being signed as my first and last name, the response I received was addressed to a Ms. (Maiden name). Confused, I responded, and clarified, both mine and my husband's name as well as our intent to tour their facility still. The response I received was again addressed as Ms. (maiden name). At this point it feels disrespectful, since I've now addressed what my name is twice and the response we're received hasn't reflected that knowledge. Curious to how (and why) the "Director" is addressing me this way I decided to just ask where they got that name from. Apparently my email icon shows my maiden name, unknown to my knowledge till this point (and never having this issue before). My issue is the lack of respect in addressing a potential client as the signed (and clarified) name, on not one but multiple response threads. There was a point when it seemed intentional in speaking down to me. Additionally to this, the response we received for our actual tour inquiry was to essentially "come back later". So we were declined a tour based on the timeframe of when we were hoping to start enrollment. No matter what our timeline is, we have questions that have now gone unanswered. Is this facility one that we're going to consider when the time comes? Likely not. It would have been nice to have our questions answered, meet the staff, and see the facility so we can narrow down our choices when the time comes to decide one of the most important choices of who to place your children in care with. Very unfortunate considering how close we are to this facility and the convenience it would have been for our family. Just based on this limited experience unfortunately our family cannot recommend reaching out.

This is the second of a series of reviews I'm composing about small businesses in or around…read moreFullerton that I've come to appreciate over the ~20 years I've lived in this town. The series is precipitated by the knowledge that I will be moving out of Fullerton next year, which already gives me a sense of loss. So let me tell you why Morningside gets all my stars, and a piece of my heart too. Presumably, if you are reading this entry, then you are a local parent in need of juggling a job and childcare, and, so, are considering Morningside. You might be a new parent feeling some anxiety about giving their child over to teachers and staff who they don't know from Adam. I know that I and my wife did. We made calls. We did site visits. Read reviews. But prepare and research as we might, the idea of handing the kids over--literally passing the children over the safety gate to the Toucans' Class--was something that we managed to keep at a distance until the day came. Now, looking back on that day, which happened years ago, I realize that what I was doing was handing our kids over to some of the most caring, loving women I possibly could, ladies who consistently kept the well-being of our kids at heart. Unlike so many yelp reviews nowadays that rate a business without even patronizing the business, this review is written by someone who has sent two kids through Morningside. To learn to care so much for kids who are, in the end, not your own kids, presents challenges that I've not even fathomed. It is easy to get grossed out when your own kid throws up or soils their diapers. It is difficult for me to contain my anger when I see one of my kids throw objects at the other with intent to harm. I challenge you to take a full minute to imagine the patience and compassion required of you to tend to these and other needs of *other parents'* kids, say, when that other kid gets diarrhea or when he bites you on the forearm. Teachers at Morningside succeed on this score. This is one reason I insist that Ms. Katie and Ms. Katrina, Ms. Erica and Ms. Kay, Ms. Kathy and Ms. Heidi, Ms. Julie and Ms. Amanda, Ms. Jenny and Ms. Kelly get all my stars and, yes, a piece of my heart too. Because they continue to love and care for my kids, and because of how they do this. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

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Our family has been at Refinery for over 3 years now. There are so many things we love about this…read morepreschool. 1. Staff - Want a place that loves and cares about your child? The staff has been so patient, caring, gentle and loving to our 3 children. 2. Class programming - Whether it be learning about cutting hair or brushing teeth, science experiments, they do it all. I love seeing all the innovative activities. 3. Pictures - we love getting pictures and updates of our kids throughout the day using Procare. Overall, I would highly recommend Refinery Preschool.

The staff at Refinery Preschool has been very reassuring and inspiring. It was really tough leaving…read moreour boy, but the staff made sure our boy was ok and that were leaving him in good hands. He made friends and we noticed an improvement in his communication. Now he's excited to go to school and see his friends.

We had a wonderful experience at this school with Ms. Sodders (Director) and the teachers, Ms…read more Bradie and Ms. Tanya. They consistently plan engaging activities and creative crafts, and they rotate toys often so the kids stay excited and never bored. The program offers a great balance of academics and fun. We especially loved the festive performances for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the end of the school year--they were adorable! By the time my daughter entered TK, she already knew all her letters, numbers, and colors, and she could even write her full name. I've been so impressed with the growth she's made here and highly recommend this school.

Both of my sons went to this preschool and had a very positive experience. The rates are super…read morecompetitive for a full day, and the teachers are excellent with getting the kids ready for kindergarten. The holiday shows were well planned and adorable, and the "growing ceremony" was so meaningful when they were going on to kindergarten. The staff is amazing, and the facility was clean, neat, and well equipped to accommodate the kids. Couldn't recommend more! Go check them out!

My daughter has been coming to this school for a year now and she has learned so much!…read more We are Latinos and not at all Korean nor do we speak it but what brought me to choose this school was how much they prioritize learning about the gospel They do worship and chapel every single day and start a new lesson every week. Also although my girl is only 3 she already is practicing writing her name and learning about so many different things. Also picking up some Korean words here and there which is amazing. She's also enjoying learning to be independent! They encourage that a lot in school which helps me here at home with how she handles tasks. She's getting such an advantage in education and not only with worksheets (which are important) but also through hands on learning and themed weeks So far she's learned about space, traveling, American and Korean culture, important American history, and so much more! Yes she's 3 and has a lot to learn but learning from this early has been so beneficial for her. They do such cute crafts for all the themed holidays which is my favorite keepsakes at home They are constantly having fun with either birthday parties or parties where the parents have the option to help with donating different foods or treats like ice cream and I don't mind donating at all she loves sharing with her class and bringing things for everyone to try She also gets a great nutrition at the school with daily fresh homemade meals and snack. She's not even picky about greens and veggies since she's been exposed and encouraged at school to try new things all the time. The teachers and staff are very kind and know my daughter very well even if they aren't in her class she knows them all by name. She's also had Christmas performances, ballet performances and they also do taekwondo but my daughter was not interested she did get a free trial though Every penny we spend here is worth it and I definitely recommend it. We know how hard work life can be being away from our kids sometimes and I completely trust them to take care of my daughter while I work. (Pictures are only of my daughter any other child face is blurred to protect their identity )

TL;DR iRemnant has a high turnover rate of teachers, lack of communication, profit-driven, early…read moreexposure to screens, and mostly worksheet-based activities. We'd been at iRemnant for 2.5 years and have seen our two children grow up here. They've had some wonderful teachers throughout the years that really loved on our children: Sunny teacher, Moon teacher, Laura teacher, Hyunjoo teacher, Kris teacher, to name a few. And a special shout out to Sunny teacher who even buys birthday presents for the kiddos out of her own pocket :`) Unfortunately, the con's outweighed the pro's for us and we moved my daughter to a different Korean Christian preschool a few months ago. And although this new school is farther and less convenient for us, we are SO happy with our decision. We didn't realize how amazing a preschool could be because we didn't know anything else, so I wanted to share my honest review with all the parents out there who want nothing but the best for our precious children. I'll start with the positives: there's a big, grassy area to play in, lots of bikes and car toys to ride outside, animals on the property, homemade Korean lunches, and many loving teachers. And we are so grateful to have met so many wonderful families at this school. Now onto the negatives... sit tight for this one. 1. There is a high turnover rate of teachers. After Sweet class for ages 2-2.5 in less than a year span, my son had FOUR teacher transitions. Some of the teachers had only stayed for a few months! What also didn't sit right with me is the director didn't even inform us one of his teachers left. She instead had another teacher cover that class and hoped we wouldn't notice? Several parents and I were very upset about that and when I addressed this with director Grace, she blamed the teacher for leaving and didn't take any responsibility for her lack of communication. We all know the reason for a high turnover rate of staff members... and frankly, I don't even blame the teachers for leaving, because they're overworked and underpaid. 2. iRemnant is very profit-oriented. While I understand that childcare is a business, it also feels like the school nickel and dimes the families every chance it gets. For example, there is a supply list for each class and some of the requests are quite ridiculous. They want each student's family to buy color card stock paper that costs $25, aluminum foil, disposable gloves, ziploc bags... things the costly tuition should cover. My husband was especially irked when they asked for ice cream donations from families... something the school can buy for literally $20 for ALL the kiddos. They also ask for mandatory "donations" for things like the Christmas performance for videography and costumes, when they literally recycle costumes every year. It's really not about the money... it's about the principle. Don't say the money you're asking for is one thing when it really isn't... there's no integrity in that and it really bums me out that a Christian preschool does this. PLEASE consider the message you're sending with your actions. 3. There is a lot of sitting down and working on worksheets after the toddler class. At age 2. I don't know about you but I really don't want my two-year-old just sitting and coloring all day. I truly believe kids learn best through play and hands-on learning. I also try to limit screen time for my kids and didn't like how they were exposed to TV before age 2: during meal time setup, worship time (all through screens), and at the end of the day. At 5 PM, they gather all the kids in one room and turn on the screen for them. My son came home talking about all these TV shows and movies he watched, so we started picking up our kids before 5 PM to avoid this. Additionally, I'm really turned off by the fact that the director asks current parents to write positive Yelp reviews once a negative one comes in. How uncomfortable for parents to be put in that position, whose children attend the school and are pressured into writing a positive review. In my book, that's completely unethical (and maybe even against Yelp regulations??). And the amazing teachers you read about in the reviews? Probably not there anymore. I REALLY hope iRemnant can turn things around and use the preschool to BLESS the children and families. How amazing it is to have the privilege of raising these little ones in their mind and character! I write this review to help parents make an informed decision for their children's preschool, and I'm also hoping this may lead to some positive changes at the school.

We feel so lucky to have found Kids Story! My daughter attended from age 2 through TK, and it…read morebecame a second home for her. From the very first day, she felt so comfortable and happy that she barely noticed us leaving, which gave us immediate peace of mind. The teachers were incredibly kind, attentive, and caring. We always looked forward to the daily pictures, videos, and updates, and loved seeing all the fun crafts and activities they planned. The daycare was always clean, organized, and full of fun crafts and activities. The teachers even did the cutest hairstyles for the kids every day, which was such a thoughtful touch. One thing that really made Kids Story special was the homemade Korean food. My daughter absolutely loved the soups and meals, and we appreciated knowing she was eating warm, delicious food every day. Most importantly, she loved going there every single day. We'll always look back on our time at Kids Story with so much gratitude. It played such an important role in building her confidence, happiness, and development in those early years.

I absolutely love this daycare! Every single teacher is so kind and caring. They send me daily…read moreupdates with photos, make sure the kids eat well, and truly give parents peace of mind. What makes me happiest is seeing how much my daughter has changed since coming here. At her previous daycare, she struggled a lot--even after just one week, she was crying, exhausted, and didn't want to go to school. But after transferring here, she looks forward to going every single day! She's made friends, she's happy, and she feels comfortable and loved. As a parent, that's all I could ever ask for. I have absolutely no regrets choosing this place! Highly recommend.

Mericruz and her staff are absolutely amazing. The amount of developmental progress our daughter…read morehas shown in the time she's been there is truly remarkable. Not to mention the potty training mission alone that they've taken on and have been working with us to conquer. I can't say enough about how great this program is.

Ms. T and Ms. Nancy have been absolutely wonderful with Ethan! They have been so patient, caring,…read moreand attentive with him, especially while we're at work and he's in their care. They played such a big part in helping Ethan succeed with potty training, and I'm so grateful for all the encouragement, guidance, and support they've given him. It gives me such peace of mind knowing he's being well taken care of and loved while I'm away. We truly appreciate everything they do for Ethan!

We are truly appreciate every one at North Fullerton KinderCare, its been one of the best decisions…read morewe have made for our children. Our oldest goes during the summer and holidays. She started in PreK, and at first for us it was hard when she was going to start because she has Selective Mutism, but Ms. Victoria made it an easy transition, she was patient with her and made us feel more comfortable, when we dropped off. Now that she's in the school age program, Ms. Ariyanna, Ms. Koby, Ms. Cristina, and Ms. Sherry, always make sure that she's doing good and is ok. (Sometimes some days are a bit rough) She loves going to little brother's school. Our son started going there when he was only 11 months old, he started with Ms Amanda in the infant room, mind you he wasn't walking but the week before he turned one he was up and going she helped him become more self efficient and gave him the confidence to be himself. When it was time to move up to the toddler room we were a little nervous of how he would do and if he was ready, I just think we weren't ready to watch him grow up so fast, we had nothing to fear because Ms. Lorena and Ms. Laura put our minds at ease. All the pictures and updates we received are amazing and for that we are grateful. Then he turned 2 and it was time to move up, our son is hard of hearing so he started to wear hearing aides and that was a whole different fear for us we were worried about kids trying to take them off or himself pulling on them but Ms Mitzi and Ms Alexis made sure to help him and they take them off for him safely during nap or when he says "All done" Ms Alexis even started to teach him some sign language, we are truly appreciate it. Every morning at drop off the staff greets him with a smile and we couldn't be more grateful that every one, even teachers that aren't his have been amazing through this journey with us. A shout out to Ms Iris and Ms Geli for being very supportive, through out the whole process with our sons care. Oh and our daughters too. The whole staff is amazing and we can't be thankful enough for this center.

Both of my daughters started at KinderCare at just 6 months old -- my oldest in 2023 and my…read moreyoungest in 2024. Going back to work and leaving my babies with people I didn't know was one of the hardest things for me as a mom. A friend recommended this center, which gave me some comfort, and I'm so thankful we made the decision to come here. The app has also been such a great way to stay connected throughout the day. We get pictures and updates on naps, meals, diaper changes, and activities, which has given me so much peace of mind, especially when they were little. They are also very good about keeping parents informed throughout the day. The transitions haven't always been easy. We've had plenty of good drop-offs, but we've also had those random mornings where one of my girls just isn't having it and is crying hard when I leave. Those moments are difficult as a mom, but I always know there is a teacher there who will comfort them, hold them, and help them calm down. What means so much is getting a picture just minutes later showing them happy, eating their breakfast or snack, and back to their normal selves. A huge thank you to all of the teachers who have been part of my girls' journey -- Mrs. Amanda, Mrs. Kristin, Ms. Maria, Ms. Laura, Mrs. Lorena, Ms. Cristina, Ms. Sherry, Ms. Mitzi, Ms. Victoria, Ms Alexis, Ms. Cece, and Ms. Sarah. (Sorry If I missed anyone) Each of you has helped or currently helping my girls through different stages, transitions, and milestones. I can see that they genuinely feel the love and care from their teachers. My 3 year old is counting down the days until she is 4 so she can go to Ms. Victoria's class which tells me she is happy, excited, and comfortable at this center. I also want to thank Mrs. Iris and Ms. Geli for everything they do as directors. They are approachable, supportive, and genuinely care about the children, families, and teachers. Having directors who go the extra mile, communicate well and are involved in the day-to-day experience makes such a difference when you're trusting someone else with your children. I'm so grateful for everyone at KinderCare who has been part of my daughters' growth so far. Watching them grow from tiny 6-month-old babies into happy, social, independent little girls -- making friends, learning new things, and becoming more confident -- has been so special.