We have had an amazing experience at LVPPP. The teachers and staff are caring and create a…read morewonderful environment for our kiddos. The freedom to play and create has helped my daughter's social development exponentially.

LVPPP is truly a hidden gem in the Foothills area. It is magical, beautiful and a super special…read moreplace for littles (and their families, too). ***Please don't be alarmed by all the old reviews from 5 plus years ago. I've heard that LVPPP was indeed a very different school back then! Totally different leadership and teachers.*** First off, a little background on me- I have a degree in childhood development and early education, but first and foremost, I am a parent. And I want to be as involved and connected with my child's life as much as possible. I also fully understand that every child and every family's needs are different. So for us, LVPPP was an ideal fit and we are so happy with our decision to send our daughter there. This preschool fulfills all my wants and prayers for my child's first school experiences outside of our home. Some main highlights: 1. Teachers who are loving, nurturing and care about every single child's life and sees them as whole individuals and unique. My daughter absolutely LOVES her teacher and that's saying a lot for a child who is extremely attached to her mother and has separation anxiety. LVPPP teachers help prepare children and their parents for the transition being "away" from their families for a few hours at a time. They are so patient, so empathetic and really take the time to honor each child's feelings and individuality while modeling cooperation, co-regulation and communication. It is a very warm and home-like environment. 2. Community of caregivers, parents, families who all are working together for the school and the children. LVPPP is a co-op school and is part of the California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools, which is a network of organized co-ops focused on the principle that the best education will result from an active partnership among parents, teachers, and children. Being a volunteer in my child's classroom 2-3 times a month really has allowed me to get to know the people who actually see my child- I know the teachers very well and also know every single parent and child closely, much like extended family. We have playdates and help watch each others children outside of school as a result, and this has been invaluable benefit being part of this school- where lifelong relationships are fostered. 3. Child-directed, PLAY and inquiry based learning philosophy. PLAY is the work of the child. LVPPP is Reggio Emilia inspired and we love that. It follows my child's natural curiosity and focused on the process versus end product in learning and development. LVPPP's director is extremely knowledgeable and passionate in this area and empowers both students and families to be active agents in their environment. The environment is set up to invite play and exploration. Children engage in messy play, engage all their senses, challenge their fine and gross motor skills, and really tinker and experiment in open-ended play. There's also a big emphasis on social emotional development and regulation. The campus itself is beautiful and every detail has been well thought out to provoke exploration, discussion and creativity. 4. It's a non-profit that's trying to serve the community, providing high quality early childhood education to families in the area. It strives to be very accessible, diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all. All backgrounds are celebrated and family structures. I appreciate the fact that the tuition is quite reasonable and allows families from various levels of means still be able to access a preschool with the bells and whistles you may find at higher end preschools, but it's due to the joint effort of hard work that the families and teachers have contributed from their own time, effort and dedication to make the school what it is. 5. Health and safety is taken seriously especially during this COVID era. The director and leadership stay atop local health authority recommendations and goes above based on the input of the families and what they're comfortable with. We have been very happy with the pragmatic approach that LVPPP takes in trying to ensure the students stay healthy but also understanding that nothing is perfectly avoidable.

I highly recommend Bright Beginnings! As a parent, it's so challenging leaving your child in…read moresomeone's care. My son and now daughter have been attending Bright Beginnings for now 2 years. The staff and both directors are very kind, compassionate, professional, and really great with communication. I wouldn't take my kids anywhere else. If you're looking for a trusted, safe, and learning environment for your children; look no further. We've had a great experience thus far. Thank you Ms. Jennie, Ms. Kobe, Ms. Nerely, Ms. Aurora, Ms. Monique, Ms. Kathy, Ms. Sandra, and Bright Beginnings Staff for your continued services.

5 Stars - Bright Beginnings Truly Lives Up to Its Name!…read more We feel incredibly fortunate to have found **Bright Beginnings** for our children! From day one, the staff has shown so much warmth, patience, and dedication. It's clear they genuinely care about each and every child, and they create an environment where kids feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. One of the things that stands out most is how **flexible** they are with scheduling. As long as you give them a week's notice, they are more than willing to work with you--something that's been a lifesaver for our family's ever-changing routine. Our children are thriving here. They're not just being cared for--they're **learning, growing, and building confidence** every day. We've seen such a positive difference in their development, and it's amazing to watch them come home happy and eager to share what they've learned. **Special shoutout to Ms. Monique**--she was a lifesaver during the potty training phase with our son. We were feeling so frustrated, and her patience, encouragement, and consistency made all the difference. We can't thank her enough! We truly can't recommend Bright Beginnings highly enough. If you're looking for a preschool that blends caring staff, thoughtful structure, and a fun, educational environment, this is it!

Our son started in the Teddy Bear classroom this fall and we are very happy with our decision. In 4…read moreshort months, he has made so many educational advancements all while having fun with his new friends. Most importantly, this is all made possible by his incredible teachers - Teacher Atziri, Teacher Taylor, Teacher Luz and everyone else that helps throughout the day. They could not be more caring, loving and patient with the kids. It's clear to us that these people love their jobs and are so incredibly thankful that we get to benefit from their passion.

Both of my children have attended ECC since they were babies, one graduated and headed on to…read moreelementary school and my younger is in the final year in the Rainbow Room. Our family has appreciated the excellent care our kids have received for nearly nine years. The teachers are warm and caring, and develop strong relationships with the children. Kristy, who has been running ECC for many years as the director, is responsive, attentive and a pleasure to work with. ECC teachers enjoy the work they do, and plan engaging and enriching activities. They do lots of age appropriate activities every day: arts and crafts, singing, reading stories, outside/inside free play, walks, circle time where they focus on letter and number recognition and for the older preschool classes Spanish Circle. There's a good mix of activities and my kids have had fun while developing skills that prepare them well for the transition to kindergarten. I'd highly recommend ECC to any parents looking for daycare or preschool for their kids. They do a fantastic job and create a warm, welcoming and caring environment for the kids and parents alike.

My son was at LPG for about 1.5 years, and during that time he transformed so much that I truly…read morewanted to write this review to show my appreciation for all the teachers. Ms. Elin was my son's Pre-K teacher, and he absolutely adores her. Under her guidance, he learned all the alphabets, shapes, and colors, and can now count to 20 -- skills I know are often taught in TK. Beyond academics, Ms. Elin always incorporated fun, engaging activities that the kids loved. She also helped my son become more independent with eating, which was something he really needed encouragement in. In the afternoons, when Ms. Elin left, other wonderful teachers stepped in to provide care -- Ms. Silvia, Ms. Christine, Ms. Mary, Ms. Marie and Ms. Nour. My son knows and loves them all. When I once asked my son if there was any teacher he liked the least, his answer was, "no," which says it all!) Last but certainly not least, Ms. Virgine is an incredible director. My son was both a Covid baby (super shy) and a preemie, so I had extra concerns as a first-time mom. One of the main reasons I chose LPG was the smaller class sizes, so he wouldn't be overwhelmed. I was nervous at first, but my worries quickly faded as I watched him grow and thrive. By the time he graduated, he not only had friends in his own class but also knew the names of kids from other classes. I am genuinely grateful to everyone at LPG for giving my son such a memorable preschool experience. You truly can't put a price on that!

I used to live right behind Learn, Play & Grow Preschool and never realized it was a preschool…read more Recently, several parents recommended it to me, so I decided to enroll my younger son -- and it has been one of the best decisions we've made. The teachers here are truly wonderful. They are warm, caring, patient, and so loving with the children. My son is looked after extremely well every single day -- far better than many other preschools we've seen. Their communication is excellent. The teachers share daily updates, photos, and videos, which gives me so much peace of mind. They also respond very quickly whenever I message them. They take amazing care of each child's needs. If my son doesn't eat well during lunch, they will gently try again after nap time. And since he started here, he has never had diaper rash -- which shows how attentive and careful the teachers are. This preschool truly goes above and beyond. We feel very grateful to have found this place, and I highly recommend Learn, Play & Grow Preschool to any family looking for a safe, loving, and supportive environment for their child.

This is truly the BEST school to bring your children to! My son started here at 18 months and is…read morenow 4 years old--and he absolutely loves it. He adores his teachers and looks forward to coming every day. He has a big personality that can sometimes be a lot for adults, but the teachers here are incredibly patient, kind, and understanding. They've helped him learn independence while also showing compassion and guiding him to slow down when needed. Ms. Fameeda, the director, is outstanding. She not only checks in with us regularly but also makes my son feel special by letting him be her little helper. When we were expecting our second child, she went above and beyond to support him in adjusting to the idea of becoming a big brother--working at his pace so he never felt overwhelmed. The teachers are wonderful--caring, funny, and always communicative. He especially loves Ms. Tami and thinks it would be the coolest thing to hang out with her outside of school (he doesn't, but the thought makes him so happy!). The school also does a fantastic job of creating community. They host the sweetest holiday events, where the kids get to perform and celebrate--it's always adorable to watch. They also hold parent-teacher conferences to keep us updated on progress, and they were a huge help with potty training too. Overall, I couldn't recommend this school more. The environment, the staff, and the care they provide are unmatched. We're excited for our 6-month-old to join once he's old enough, because we know he'll be just as loved and supported as his big brother.

Both my girls (6 and 2) have been at Montessori School of San Dimas, and it's been a really good…read moreexperience for us. My older daughter went through the program and is now in first grade. The foundation she got here was so solid that she was already at first grade level when she started school. My younger one is here now, and I can already see the same love for learning developing in her. Ms. Fahmeeda, the director, is wonderful. She genuinely cares about the kids and their long-term success, not just what they're doing day to day. The teachers are also great--patient and kind. What I really like is the community feeling. My older daughter made friends here that she's still in touch with, and now their younger siblings are classmates with my younger one. It feels like a big extended family. The Montessori style is a big plus. It's not just about the academics--it's about sparking curiosity and independence. I saw that with my 6-year-old, and now again with my 2-year-old. And for the quality of education and care, the fees are very reasonable. Overall, we've been very happy here. I'd definitely recommend Montessori School of San Dimas to other parents looking for a place where their kids can grow, learn, and feel cared for.

My son has been attending school for the last 4 months. I have to start by saying what made me feel…read morethis was the right fit was the day I toured the school. We were welcomed by kind and friendly staff, they answered all my first time mom questions, let me bring my husband back to tour and went over in detail all that my son would experience while there day to day. Our son has thrived since attending. His vocabulary, counting skills, and recognition of items/colors/and just over all things has amazed us. We have him in part time but the staff includes us in all events and we are treated as family every morning we walk in. We can't thank the staff enough for taking care of our son, teaching him and helping us create a love for learning.

I decided to give this place a tour to see if I would like enroll a 1 yr old here. Unfortunately, I…read moredecided not to enroll here due to these factors. The first thing I noticed that it was an old building and it had this very heavy musty smell. I was double masked and the smell was really strong. This could be a sign of mold, mildew, things like that. Who knows? But, if I was a parent, I wouldn't want my child smelling this all day. The second thing is, in the infant room. I saw the teacher holding an infant and rocking them to sleep. I also saw one toodler just playing by himself. He was just climbing on a foam and making eye contact at us as well. That poor kid, I thought. There were no other kids to play with him. He didn't seem like he was having fun. Well, on the plus side...there'll be less chances to get sick since it's at low capacity right now. This is understandable since they're quite short staff. Tuition is $310 a week for full time and $185 for full 2 days. They close at 4:30pm. You provide your own food. The playground has shade over it, which is nice. It's great that it's very convenient for me, but also I wouldn't want my child to not be very happy here being that there's only one other kid here. I do like that they warm up the cow milk for you. I also like their sleeping layout. But, I'll definitely be touring more places before deciding!

Called to look into putting my children into this facility. Whoever is answering the phone there…read moreneeds to be spoken to about their attitude. If they're that rude on the phone I can't imagine how rude they must be in person or to the children.

My son attended summer camp and loved the staff and always was excited to be there each day. The…read morefood was also great, he is a choosy eater and tried a lot of the foods served anyways. The staff are professional and attentive, as are the managers. We were very satisfied with the service and value of our son attending. I wish we would have known of the academy sooner as he will age our next year.

Very sweet preschool program! The teachers have always been so kind, compassionate and loving…read moretoward my son. I've never had to convince him to go to school, and that's saying a lot because he's 3 haha! I also love that this is a biblical-based school, and my son often does our dinner-time prayer that he has learned during snack time. New to the area, we had considered another preschool that was closer to our home, but ultimately decided on CBNS. I'm so glad we did, because I've seem him grow and just genuinely enjoy his preschool experience. The drive through drop off/pick up is also a wonderful bonus because I always have other children in the car! Thank you to the wonderful staff here, I'm glad we get to see you for another year :)

We moved into the area from the other side of the country right when my 3 year old was getting…read moreready to start preschool. All I could do from that long of a distance was look online to try and find somewhere for him to attend and lucky for me, I stumbled upon CBNS! Finding CBNS was the BEST thing that could've ever happened for my child and our family! The way they run the school allows for so much growth not only in education, but in dealing with big emotions, learning how to interact and play well with other kids, and experiencing how our differences make us special with the diversity. The smaller classes allow for personal relationships with the teacher and classmates. My son's favorite people are his friends at school! They really care about the kids and I am so grateful that my son had the chance to attend CBNS. Can't wait for my second to also attend when he get's older! :)

Dont bring your kid here if they are on the spectrum of autism. My kid was diagnosed as high…read morefunctioning mild to moderate on the spectrum. We told the director at the time what our situation was and she was ok with it. But soon after they complained every day about my kid just because she didn't like coming in from playing outside. My kid needed a little more prompting when it came to transitions. My kid also had some therapists to come in and work with them. My kid was also not there all day because my kid went to a public preschool in the morning and got dropped off for lunch and the rest of the day at Temple Beth. Teacher Robin absolutely had no patience for my child and she had no poker face about it. After a couple months the director gave me an ultimatum and said if I want my kid to continue at Temple Beth, then someone needs to be with my kid during daycare hours. So what's the point of me paying for this school? Fyi this happened in 2015-2016. I heard that teacher Robin is the Director now and I don't know how that lady got that position. I am so disappointed with this place. I finally got a call back from another preschool/daycare just in time with that ultimatum and left Temple Beth. The other preschool I took my kid to was understanding of my situation and worked with my kids therapists to help them have a successful day. After that, my kid thrived and everything got better.

We have been at this pre school for over a year and a half. We have gone through many transitions…read moreand changes as a family and Temple Beth and their amazing director and teachers have been a staple in our life. The teachers here are kind, patients, smart, and deeply dedicated to the children they are caring for. I have a very sporadic schedule and have often dropped off and picked up at random times and it amazes me every time how playful and fun, yet calm and organized they always seem to be. Choosing a pre school for our smallest children is such a difficult decision and I am so grateful we chose this one. My child has been able to learn so much from all the wonderful lessons, teachers and cultural diversity. They are an inclusive, communicative, professional and child centered community, we love TBI!

BEST EVER SCHOOL! My son went there from ages 2-6 years…read more He is socially and academically advanced.... was even reading at 3 years old. Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Sandoval and Ms. Prentice teach academics, social skills and problem solving in a natural and gentle manner. I TRUST them implicitly with my only child. There is probably a waiting list to get in. But, it is 100% worth the wait. Thank you International Montessori School for giving my son the foundation and skills he has today.

This preschool is great! My son really liked his teachers and enjoyed going to school. They make…read moreevery kid feel special and important. They also send out regular updates, newsletters, and upcoming events. The kids do a lot of different activities so they can learn to love learning and find what they're good at.