We are so grateful for ACGS. One of the very first things that stood out to me happened while we…read morewere touring preschools. Instead of directing all of their attention to me, both the director and the teachers got down to my daughter's eye level, introduced themselves to her, and told her how happy they were that she was visiting. It was such a simple gesture, but no other school had done that. It immediately showed me how much they value and respect children. What made it even more meaningful is that months later, when we came back for the open house, they remembered her. That personal connection meant so much to me. Although the preschool is located on church grounds, we've found the environment to be welcoming and inclusive. Faith is present in an age-appropriate way, but we've never felt like religion was being pushed or that it overshadowed the school's focus on nurturing, learning and supporting my children. My two kids have completely different personalities, and what has impressed me most is how their teachers have always met each of them exactly where they were. They don't expect every child to fit the same mold - they take the time to understand each child as an individual and because of that both of my kids have thrived in their own unique ways. The small class sizes create a warm, close-knit environment, and the play-based curriculum encourages curiosity, confidence, creativity, and a genuine love of learning. The campus is also beautiful, with lush outdoor spaces that make it a special place for children to explore and grow. The teachers are thoughtful and responsive via the brightwheel app sending consistent communication regarding allergies or any incidents as well as picture updates. The director is also very approachable, involved and genuinely invested in both the children and their families. One of the biggest compliments i can give this school is that i truly feel at ease leaving my children in their care. As a parent, that doesn't come easily to me, but I've always known they were safe, loved, and in the hands of people who genuinely care about their well-being. We're so thankful to be part of this community. Watching one child graduate while knowing our younger one still gets to experience all this makes us feel incredibly lucky.

As parents of two boys at Child's Garden School, we can honestly say this school has been an…read moreincredible experience for our family. Our children have absolutely blossomed during their time here, not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. What stands out most are the teachers. They are warm, attentive, and truly invested in each child's growth. It's clear they know and care about the children as individuals, and that level of dedication has made such a difference for our boys. I cannot speak more highly of them! Another thing we love is the sense of community. We've formed meaningful friendships with other families and have felt welcomed and supported from the beginning. It feels like a place where both children and parents can connect and belong. I really do not understand the negative yelp reviews, it's important for parents to do their own research and ask questions. Our experience has been that the school takes children's well-being seriously and is thoughtful in balancing safety with opportunities for exploration, independence, and outdoor learning. We have always felt comfortable entrusting our children to their care. We are incredibly grateful to be part of this community. Watching our boys grow at this little school has been one of the greatest gifts.

High Chromebook usage daily Denied this until they realized…read moreAUSD sends an internet usage update listing times, duration and websites. Issues at site-promises/advertised enrichment not happening/ chromebook as a babysitter, daiky candy as a reward for behavior- were unable to be resolved with site director over many months. But, when I finally reached out to the owner Linda I was dismissed and referred back to the Site Director. Many parents ended up leaving the program and placing our children elsewhere. The only positive were a couple of the classroom staff throughout the years who were kind and patient with the kids. These staff members often ended up moving on.

Kids are being babysat by you tube and other sites with unsupervised computer viewing despite my…read moreaddressing the issue multiple times with the director. Thanks Alhambra Unified for those very detailed reports of internet usage so I can see exactly when and which sites and for how long my child spent while at Spark...instead of enrichment and outdoor time. It was frustrating that the Director/Owner ignored my messages despite my trying multiple times to resolve the issue with the site director before reaching out to her. The staff says what you want to hear, but again and again no change is made. Disappointing from an owner that is a former educator so she is well aware of the screen time limits and recommendations for elementary aged children. I have noticed that some sites are being run much better than others, so be aware to actually check on what your child is doing each day there after homework is done. Don't rely on the staff, but check internet usage and ask your child. Maybe your school site program differs.

My son attended his first season at Camp Adventurewood in 2023 - it was his first experience at a…read moresummer camp and he was a little nervous and shy but all his counselors made him feel so welcome and comfortable and after the first day he was hooked! He loved the variety of activities and made so many new friends. He came home with fun stories each day. I loved that they offered a variety of options from 2 days/week to 5 days. We returned last summer and an unexpected and sudden medical event threw our summer for a loop. They were beyond kind and accommodating. Michael, the owner, personally made sure we were taken care of at a very scary time and was just incredibly kind and communicative. I can't thank him and his staff enough for the support. I would recommend this camp for any family. Its like a classic, old-school summer day camp experience!

My son attended Adventurewood camp for the first time this week. For the most part he enjoyed…read morehimself -- particularly the characters they introduce throughout the week. However, we decided to pull him out for next week because of a very disturbing situation. He shared that a counselor had pushed him with both hands on his shoulders during a capture the flag activity. He had dropped his flag and was putting it back on when a counselor (he didn't know her name) pushed him back hard enough to make him lose his balance and fall. She also barked "you need to reset!" She didn't ask if he was ok or help him up. You'd think if this was an accidental push and he fell over she would say something like "sorry bud are you ok? Here let me help you up" but nope, not a word. A friend he's attending camp with witnessed the whole incident. Since I pick them both up in the afternoons they both recounted this situation to me and both of them noted how inappropriate her behavior was. I immediately reached out to Michael, the owner of the camp. He said he wanted to identify this counselor and get her side of the story. Understandable. My son felt uncomfortable going back the next day but I reassured him it would be handled and offered to drop him off in the morning and stick around to talk to Michael and the counselor. I wanted him to feel safe. Michael identified her (her name is Carson) and said he wanted to talk to her first, which he did a few feet away from me. I heard her say she didn't push him. They then walked over to me and she again denied everything. So we asked both kids to come over and recount what happened. They both did -- in front of her -- and reiterated she pushed him. She denied even touching him. So Michael suggests at this point that perhaps it was an accident and my son responds by saying "how do you push someone like that by accident?!" No response. So I ask her, are you saying these kids are lying? She again said she didn't touch him and at this point we send the kids away. I'm incensed because not only does she gaslight both of them to their face but tells this bold faced lie to her boss in front of the campers and me. I tell her I believe them and I think she's the one lying. At this point she gives me this dirty look - angry, irritated and almost rolls her eyes at me. I turn to Michael and say "and now she's giving ME an attitude?!" Unbelievable. In a follow up call, he tells me how good of a person she is and that this is shocking for him to hear but that she doesn't seem like someone who would do something like this...that she's getting her teacher credentials and he knows her really well. I am getting the vibe he doesn't actually believe any of this and he sounds very skeptical. I respond by telling him that it's almost always surprising when people exhibit bad behavior and that even teachers do bad things...that doesn't make her any more credible in my eyes. He acknowledged that. In fact, it's worse because I would be really concerned to have someone like that teaching a kid. Lack of empathy, accountability, and integrity. I mean, I think it's great he's trying to have her back but there are moments in life when you need to draw a line and act swiftly...these are one of those moments. Because ultimately, this impacts the reputation of your camp. I told him that it would be good to offer training to his staff in case this ever happens again in the future and honestly he sounded baffled and asked me to clarify...I said well maybe tell your staff not to give dirty looks to a mom who's clearly upset that her son just got pushed by a grown adult at summer camp?? I told him that the response to this situation could've resulted in a totally different outcome. Had she said something like "I really don't recall pushing you but if I inadvertently did and made you feel bad I'm sorry - I didn't mean to do that" - I would've went home that morning feeling fine about the situation. When I told him this he said that he's not going to police all her reactions, that she's still young, that she's still learning and made all kinds of excuses for her. Exhausting. Apparently she got a "warning" and will sit out of the flag activity (umm, ok...). He seems like a smart guy and wish him nothing but success in the future and I was earnestly trying to offer advice for how to handle a situation like this better but it fell on deaf ears. I really hope that some kind of learning comes out of this for both of them. Oh and to top it off, my son's friend told her mom that Carson was giving her looks several times throughout the day today and when she asked what kind she said "side eye" looks. NOT COOL. My son also said she was kind of mean to him but wondering why they were even in close proximity when Michael said they'd absolutely be separated and would not see each other? Validates we both made the right choice by pulling them both out. He offered a refund but I'm still pissed about the situation.

We absolutely love this art class for my 5-year-old! The teachers are so patient, encouraging, and…read morewonderful with kids. Every class is organized, creative, and fun, and my child is always excited to go back each week. I've seen such a big boost in confidence, creativity, and excitement for art since starting here. The projects are adorable and age-appropriate, but still let the kids express their own personalities. The staff also does an amazing job making every child feel included and proud of their work. The classroom atmosphere is welcoming, clean, and positive, and you can really tell how much care goes into the program. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a fun and enriching activity for their little one!

My 4yo daughter has had a wonderful time at Global Art Arcadia. Class sizes are small and Mrs…read more Sarah is so sweet, caring, and very thoughtful. Our daughter has brought home so many various art crafts, from paintings, drawings, crafts, clay pieces. The art and craft class is a wonderful introduction to all sorts of art mediums, and each class is clearly very well thought out. Our daughter loves putting her art on display! Highly recommended!

I really like the weekly themes of the summer camps, and my kids had a great time at the summer…read morecamp. They are also really responsive via text and email. I take away one star for the reasons below. There is only one bathroom for 20 to 30 kids, which means a lot of waiting to wash hands. Also, while they charge $12 a day for lunch (which is quite steep for kids lunch), there is almost fried food daily with little to no fruits or veggies daily and most days there is no drink included. Friday lunch is 2 slices of papa John pizza and a capri sun for $12. Finally, the front desk staff is not friendly at all. No one greets you when you drop off or pick up your kids. If you ask a question, you get a one word response. I must say it's the most unfriendly staff I have encountered for a kids summer camp or kids activity.

My son was interested in robotics and we took a class to try it out. He's autistic so I wanted to…read moremake sure it was a good fit -- the class is wonderful so far. The teacher Plus is very helpful but also lets the kids explore building what they want. His second class assignment was to build a boat, but my son built a car instead and Plus was very encouraging towards my son. He looks forward to his robotics class every week.

I only contacted the facility to inquire. I didn't get info about their summer camp but went to…read morethis same facility previously. It was great then. The staff was attentive when I called to inquire about winter camp. Their winter camp schedule is amazing! I will continue to check in with them for other camp info.

Our two girls, ages 5 and 7, absolutely LOVE attending this school! They enjoy learning Mandarin,…read moregetting homework help, and participating in the loads of fun learning activities and the rewards program. Tonight's year-end open house performance was fantastic - the kids did an amazing job! We are so grateful to Ms. Bunny, Mr. Robben, Ms. Haley, Ms. Brianna, Ms Hailey, Ms. Susan, and the entire DSH staff for their hard work and dedication to the kids. The after-school tutoring and language program is truly fantastic. We highly recommend this school to any parent wanting to give their kids the keys to success. You absolutely won't regret sending them here.

Anyplace that is able to make two hours of math enjoyable for my child, who albeit solid in math,…read morereally prefers reading and artistic pursuits gets high marks from me. They are able to explain the concepts in a clear, child friendly way. We use the center as more of a challenge activity to preview future concepts coming up in the year or next grade, but they make it fun enough that I don't get any complaints about going despite her already doing fine in school.

We have been going for several months and my kids absolutely love going. They're excelling at…read moreschool and have gained confidence in their math skills. And in true family life... our schedule has unexpected changes but Chris is always able to help get on the schedule. It is so easy to be able to book the next month and have a set day of attendance. I would highly recommend this location and their staff.

Last summer I signed my son up for Steve and Kate's. He was so unhappy to go the first day. But…read morewhen I picked him up he said his day was 10 out of 10. Those were his words. And every time he's gone it's been a 9 or a 10, depending on the friends he meets. The camp has friendly staff and fun activities. Thank you to everyone who works there. He finished summer camp and I put him in Winter Camp for 1 day this year (Friday, 29th). When I picked him up that day I realized it was the last day of winter camp. Unfortunately, the dates I need for my son to be in camp are the first week of Jan. rather than the week of Christmas, since he's off both weeks. I think their schedule is different than my sons school, which is understandable. Either way, it's a great camp and he will be returning in the summer.

My 9-year-old LOVED the winter camp. Highlights were the sewing room (why don't all camps have…read morethis??), the super nice counselors, and the freedom to choose activities. It's a great place for kids who prefer things like video production, animation, and gaming instead of the usual athletic camp activities. It was also super easy to sign up online, it was affordable, and I felt very safe leaving my kid in their care. My ONLY complaint is that they haven't aligned their winter camp dates with the local elementary school vacation schedules. I realize it's likely an issue of location (the camp is held at a school on a different academic calendar), but this is such a great program, it would be life changing to have it available for us working parents of creative/indoor kids throughout the first week of January, too. Either way, we're looking forward to coming back soon.