With putting God and Christian faith in all aspects of school year life. Treating kids with respect…read moreand kindness, a community that work as a family. Facilities that are secured and well maintained. All this makes St. Johns a perfect place to have your family and kids in.

Principal at St. John is smug, rude, and condescending. Appears to be on some form of power trip in…read morehis role and really sad as St. John's is a good school. Be aware if you are considering this school!

This is a loving, academic school that is faith based . Classes are small and education is based on…read moreeach child's individual pace. I highly recommend this school. The staff is very caring. They focus on your child's emotional development as well as academic.

I have found this to be a wonderful preschool with a staff that cares deeply for all of the kids…read moreand families. There is a nice yard for outside play time. There is a weekly chapel time with the pastor for all of the classes. Fun family events are regularly planned for everyone to get together and participate with church families.

The teachers are very loving and friendly. We feel like this is a very loving environment as the…read morekids are very sweet, parents are nice and teachers are very caring. We are very happy at this school

Threatened with Disenrollment for Asking a Simple Question…read more I rarely write public reviews, but my recent experience with Little Scholars Academy and staff member Shehara Devendra left me shocked and disappointed. The issue began with something simple: I dropped off extra clothes for my child and was told they would be labeled by the school. Later, when I picked them up, none had been labeled as promised. I politely messaged the school, explained the situation, and respectfully requested that only the unlabeled items be returned so I could label them myself. What I received in response was not acknowledgment or accountability, but vague reassurances and generic replies that completely ignored the specific concern I had raised. Instead of acknowledging the oversight, I was told to "trust the process" -- as if my concern was rooted in distrust, when in reality I had simply asked for follow-through and clarity. I remained calm and polite in every message, even thanking them multiple times. At no point did I use disrespectful or inappropriate language. Despite this, I was later told by the Director that my child's enrollment could be discontinued if I was ever "disrespectful" again. After receiving that email from the Director, my family felt humiliated, anxious, and unsure of what to do next. After much hesitation, we decided to email the school to withdraw our child from enrollment. The school replied, asking us which date we wanted our child's last day to be. Because we were unfamiliar with their withdrawal process, we politely asked for more detailed guidance -- specifically, what the procedure would be and what date would work for the school. Instead of receiving any instructions, the school simply stopped responding. Then, one morning at drop-off, I was confronted at the door by staff member Shehara. She blocked the entrance and demanded that I give her a specific last day for my child's attendance. This was done while my child was crying in fear and distress, and while other parents were lined up behind us trying to drop off their children. I asked her repeatedly if my child was allowed to attend class that day, but she replied that she "didn't know" and insisted I give her a date immediately. In the end, I had to almost ask for permission for my child to enter class, promising I would confirm the withdrawal date later that day. Only then did she allow my child to go inside. This was not the only example of pressured compliance. Shehara insisted we purchase the school's preferred diaper brand, even though we already had a large supply of another suitable brand, making us feel that noncompliance might result in mistreatment of our child. The Director, who has never been present during our drop-offs or pick-ups, nonetheless defended her staff without ever having witnessed these incidents. Rather than working with us as partners in our child's care, they created an environment where asking a simple question was treated as a disciplinary problem. As a parent, I believe in collaborating with teachers and staff, and in standing up when communication breaks down and basic respect is lacking. I expected better from a school entrusted with my child's care. It's disappointing that a parent raising a simple concern -- calmly and constructively -- could be treated as a disciplinary problem, then later confronted publicly at the school door, instead of being treated as a partner in their child's education. I share this experience in the hope it brings attention to the importance of accountability, empathy, and clear communication in childcare. Parents should be able to ask questions and express concerns without being threatened with disenrollment, ignored when seeking guidance, or put in uncomfortable and public confrontations during drop-off. I strongly urge parents to consider these experiences before enrolling at Little Scholars Academy. Your family deserves a school that values transparency, respect, and true partnership with parents.

Okay, so I toured a lot of preschools. I become quite obsessive if it is anything to do with my…read morekids, haha. Especially since I am pretty much a stay at home mom, and love spending time with my kids. I would only send my kids to a program I felt would offer something more nurturing for my son to be in than with his loving family. The preschool here is clearly the best maybe in all of CA, especially with Mrs. D. as the director. I was amazed at how much she cares and how much effort she puts into her program- activities, teaching the child manners, habits and, most important for me, the overall development of each personhood. She teaches her own class, unlike all the other directors I've toured with. Some other places I've toured was with ChildTime in Orange (closest to my house, but it's clearly the worst quality. They have the best outdoor play space though), Trinity Lutheran (2nd to the worst- also very close to my house), St. Cecilia's (very good), Ni Hao (pretty good), Renascence (not that great but learning to become trilangual is pretty awesome). Within just a couple hours of touring with her at Holy Family, I knew it was really different than all the other preschools with just the level of care she put in to get to know my child, and explaining how her class is run, explaining why she does things, knowledge about child development, etc. She was so patient with him too. I remember my son knocked down a pot of plants for fun and I was trying to force him to say sorry, and I found out she doesn't force kids to say sorry because she wants them to say sorry only when they really mean it- which was very insightful to me. Did I mention she has the play dough made fresh for her class every month? She also keeps her classroom very clean and does great art projects, and had high quality cookie cutters in shape of snowflakes during her 'winter' theme lessons when I visited. Also, this program has the BEST RATIO- it's 2 teachers to 8 kids. This is the only way I believe you can even attempt to do more enriching activities with such little ones. Childtime and Trinity Lutheran was 15 three year olds to ONE teacher which is just insane... The poor teachers there looked very exhausted and put out. Other teachers at Childtime I noticed didn't seem like they cared what was going on, and the kids looked mindlessly bored or just sad to be there. But like I said, I'm a stay at home mom so my needs are different. I'm not looking for a place that will keep my kid all day long because I need to work. I'm simply looking for a place I can take my kid for a few hours for an educational, enriching and nurturing experience regardless of cost. Although, ironically Holy Family was the cheapest of all the preschools I have visited. I wanted to write a review about this preschool like few months prior when I was doing a lot of preschool shopping, but I was on the waitlist and I didn't want to create more unnecessary competition for myself haha. Anyway I got a spot for my son next year so I can finally post this review.

Would never suggest this school for kids. Especially with any learning difficulties. They also do…read morenot care to deal wirh extreme bullying.

Kathleen is absolutely amazing. She loves children and they love her. Our little guy was under her…read morecare for almost 2 years, and oh do we miss her. She taught us and him. With 30 years of experience and 4 grown and successful children of her own, I truly believe she has seen everything. Her experience speaks volumes, especially when we consider our current daycare situation...we're honestly thinking about making an extra 2 hour commute just to bring him back.

If you prefer your child to be at home private daycare with personal attention and loving…read moreenvironment, this place is for you! Kathleen has years of childcare experience. Her house is well organized, there is a backyard for kids to run around and play. Kids are never board, they do tons of different activities, like arts and crafts, songs, dancing, learning ABCs and ect.. Food is made from organic ingredients, mostly vegetarian. My daughter is currently goes there and loves it. Since she started this daycare i noticed a lot of improvement in her vocabulary, manners and overall behavior.

It is my first daycare experience ever and so far so good. Kenya the director has always been very…read morecommunicative about situations. And she is always eager to make sure to solve any problems and offers as much help as possible to myself as a parent. Neyra is the best teacher in the school. But also, shout out to Jazmin and Sheila from the toddlers class (2+). So yes, all the teachers in general are doing good job and love the kids. Also the service is very good against the price paid. They have cameras while almost other childcare doesn't. They offer food. They have lots of spaces, play grounds, toys, colors, etc.

I had a very disappointing experience involving Miss Allie. I overheard my son crying for several…read moreminutes before I even stepped out of my car. Once I got out, I clearly heard Miss Allie yelling at him in a very aggressive manner. I immediately communicated my concerns to the director. Later, I received a phone call that felt dismissive, offering excuses such as Miss Allie "raising her voice because she was sick and losing her voice." That explanation was unacceptable given what I personally witnessed. After this experience, it's unfortunately very clear why my son no longer enjoys going to school. Hearing an adult speak to a young child that way was shocking and deeply disappointing. What makes this even harder is that there are wonderful teachers at this school--teachers like Miss Neyra and many in the older twos classrooms who show genuine patience, compassion, and passion for caring for children. Sadly, there are also teachers who seem to lose their temperament far too easily, and Miss Allie is one of them . Today's incident has left me very concerned about how children are being spoken to when parents are not present.

My grandkids attend this school. Love the teaching and all the staff! I would highly recommend…read morethis school to all my family and friends.

From the owner: We offer a developmental, play-based, art & nature-enriched, Christian environment for your…read morepreschooler!

My son has been attending this daycare for over two years now and I thought it was about time for a…read morenew review. Although his last day was August 27, 2021 I wanted to thank Adriana and his teachers Ms. Bea, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Carmen, Ms. McKenna, and Ms. Lupes for making Noah's short time here a memorable one. The daycare was extremely affordable and the love they showed my child was amazing. They were very understanding and made it very fun for my child to attend. I being a very forgetful parent would get nice reminders and they never made me feel horrible about it. He made numerous friends and I was very thrilled that my child learned his ABC's, numbers, songs, planets, etc. The education they taught my child was valuable and I definitely couldn't have done it without all their help. Thanks so much to this amazing team of educators and wish them the best!

I put off writing this review for a long time because the experience was so difficult to revisit…read more But I feel it's important for parents to know that this is not a place that is accepting of all children. When I enrolled my son, he had just turned two. He had always been cared for by relatives, but I wanted him to have the chance to socialize with kids his own age, as he is an only child. My son is neurodivergent and nonverbal. After about a month at this school, my son was still having trouble adapting. He would cry every morning at drop-off and, according to the staff, seemed unhappy throughout the day. I attributed this to the adjustment period, knowing that some children can take months to settle into a new environment. Unfortunately, things escalated when the director pulled me aside and told me my son was "making the school look bad." I was asked if he was autistic or if he had a disability that meant he needed to be in a different environment. That is not something any parent wants or deserves to hear. The school also refused to accommodate his needs--no comfort items like blankets or stuffed animals were allowed. Eventually, we were told we could no longer attend due to his excessive crying. I want to add that my son is not aggressive in any way. In fact, he was bitten twice by other children at this facility, yet my son was the issue. I am honestly relieved we left. My son now attends a different daycare with other children and absolutely loves it. He's thriving, participates in all activities, and the adjustment only took three weeks. I would not recommend this school to anyone, especially families with neurodivergent children. The attitude and lack of compassion from the director made it feel like my child was being treated as though he had a contagious disease.