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    The child running to the door. Always excited to go to school.

    Thank you, Ms. Cherry. And thank you to the students, teachers, parents, and staff who made these years everything that they were. This scriptures summary what Joy has learned since May 2021. Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Through my daughter's education, I have seen the nurturing of all teachers and her being biblically guided. It is ACS Preschool Teachers who have been dedicated in making our children time here worth it. All teachers uphold a Christian values, purposeful teaching and meaningful play. So, thank you to the teachers here, the love you have for the children shines through them. Thank you to all the parents who have willingly given their time volunteering here, and who have raised such wonderful children! Looking ahead, our children are very well-equipped to take on the next part of their educational lives. They have strong foundations and we feel very confident that we have given the children a great start.They have learned many priceless lessons. Thank you teachers, we entrusted you all to care of my child and now Joy begins Kindergarten pounds heavier, inches taller, months wiser more responsible and more mature then she was at 2 years old. Teachers are dedicated to guide and encourage every child to pursue excellence in whatever they do. Thank you, Ms. Chery for your leadership and all of the teachers here for the years of sowing seeds of faithfulness into every student's life. God has answered the desire of my heart. One of the biggest satisfactions I have as a parent is seeing my child blossom under the gentle care and love of all the teachers in this wonderful school.

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    We loved ACS from preK-3rd grade. We chose an Arcadia school bc AUSD has a reputation for high academic achievement, which holds for ACS, but for 4th grade, we are disappointed w/instruction level. Math - Still Reviewing 1-Digit Multiplication Back 2 School Night: the teacher Mrs. T_ _ _ _ said students would have multiplication fact quizzes weekly. Odd since @4th grade, they should know their facts, esp since they had great 2nd & 3rd grade teachers, who drilled/killed facts. But we figured they would quickly review & students would move @own pace. Not so. The class goes through only one 1-digit multiplication fact/wk (Tue & Thur). They are now on 7s. A month ago we asked Mrs.T if students could move @their own pace. She said no & that these aren't graded anyway. We asked the principal & he said Mrs.T felt the class needed 2 review. If this is true, then previous teachers didn't do their job...? Math book (common core): our child comes home annoyed bc she feels Mrs.T doesn't teach, per se vs. model (talking aloud 2 herself as she is solving) &/or just gives students answers. Reading Comp Tests - Great questions but there's no point when answers are given before test! The test is in multiple choice format. We feel our child/the class can answer these questions in sentence style (e.g. What is the setting of the story?) bc answering multiple-choice 4 every test won't give the critical thinking needed to write essays/college entrance exams. Mrs.T said no. Gave no reason why. We then asked principal & now she's writing her answers. However, we noticed issues. When we studied w/our child, she wouldn't expand her answers. She explained that she couldn't bc Mrs.T had given the answers. Our kid had memorized the answers & knew what she was supposed 2 write! We asked Mrs.T to not give test answers beforehand, but she refused, saying the test is hard for the class. We have since learned another parent expressed concern about this. Mrs.T told that parent she was helping students find the answers in the text, which our kid says she's doing now, but she wasn't a month ago. This wasn't Mrs.T 's plan from the start bc she would have told us. Parents expressing concerns have caused change. We have decided 2 have our kid revert back to multiple-choice testing bc it's obvious Mrs.T does not want to administer or evaluate academic enrichment work in any meaningful way. Our child received a C- (7/10 score) on last reading test. One question, she was wrong, but if this was a multiple-choice test, she probably would've nailed it. But for the other 2 questions, she wrote thoughtful answers but bc it didn't match the answer key, Mrs.T marked them wrong. See 4 yourself (images of kid's & teacher's answers in red). We didn't ask Mrs.T to reevaluate score bc we've asked already (see ecosystem paper image). Our kid scored 6 out 8 bc she didn't finish a box. She said she had asked Mrs.T if she could draw an arrow from the previous answer 2 the final box bc the questions were similar. Our kid heard her say ok, but Mrs.T marked her off, saying she misunderstood her. Our kid asked Mrs.T for opportunity 2 finish but she refused, saying she already graded it. She shouldn't be penalized for miscommunication! No Homework We asked Mrs.T for enrichment work since our kid was finishing hw in class. After 2 weeks of "enrichment" packets, our kid was unmotivated, saying these weren't graded. We asked Mrs.T if at least she got extra credit. She said no. We don't need meaningless busy work! Mrs.T is not new 2 teaching. She's worked 7 years @public schools. She started ACS @4th grade. We heard parents unhappy; so old principal moved her to 1st grade last yr. She is back @4th bc she asked new principal. Unprofessional Actions *She told class 3rd grade teacher taught them cursive incorrectly. Don't throw colleagues under the bus bc you want 2 teach old school cursive. *The class asked 4 positive incentives/prizes. She shamed them, saying, "Don't you think you're too old for toys?" Yet, she has Hello Kitty dolls on her desk. If you don't do toys, then just say so. Don't shame them & be hypocritical. *Back 2 School Night: Mrs.T didn't have parent-teacher conf sign-ups ready, saying she needed 2 check the dates, but the dates were set bc school calendar was sent 2 weeks earlier. *Our kid asked what field trips were planned. She said she didn't know. *Beginning of yr: 4th grade had similar P.E. schedule as 3rd grade. 4th grade wanted to do P.E. w/3rd bc that teacher taught P.E. skills. Mrs.T switched P.E. days & has them do laps & what ends up being recess. Mrs.T talks a good game but is evasive & just ok. She does the minimum amount of work. Principal can only say she's following curriculum. For tuition we pay $812/month@12 months (increasing 5% next yr). We don't mind paying 4 academic excellence & are grateful for past teachers, but we don't want to pay for mediocrity. Stars will be added/removed 2 update this review if anything changes.

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    Arcadia Playschool - Preschool Yard with Cedar Play Structure

    Arcadia Playschool

    4.9(27 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Our son is about to "graduate" from Arcadia Playschool and it has been a great experience with the…read morePlayschool in the past 3 years. In the beginning, our son (18-month old) had challenges being with a group of friends and Mr. Dave, Ms. Ranum, and teachers had so much patience and positive attitude working with my son to overcome it. They assisted with the potty train process which helped us so much. The school also handled Covid situation well, and we never had to worry about it. Our son enjoys his time here. He makes good friends and he loves all the teachers from three different age classes. This place makes our parenting life to have one less thing to worry about. I recommend this school to all our friends and families. We have signed up our second son to be here and we will suggest you to take a tour to see it yourself!

    This is a wonderful place and we are so glad our daughter could go here for her first school…read moreexperience. The owners and staff are attentive, accommodating, and easy to talk to. Our child began with major separation anxiety, but thanks to the teachers who stuck by her side, she began dancing and having fun in as little as four days and the crying at drop-off stopped after 2 weeks, at which point she began to run inside to be with her teachers and friends. The facility is very clean, safe, and built with growing kids in mind. They have a really good curriculum and great activities in each classroom. In the toddler class (ages 18-36mo & where our child was) they have a 6-to-1 child/teacher ratio. If I had to complain about one thing, it's that I wish we could get more photos/videos and updates throughout the day, but since I also don't want the teachers on cell-phones all day long, it's an okay trade off knowing that our kid will come home happy everyday and sometimes with cool art projects in hand! The staff also does a great job notifying us of any incidents (booboos, bites, runny noses) that need our immediate attention or knowledge. They have a good, effective covid policy in place too and if I'm not mistaken only one child tested positive for covid since the pandemic began, but the child stayed home and quarantined. The entire school/staff was then dismissed to get tested and the results were all negative. To protect everyone, they check everyone's temps upon arrival and they won't hesitate to send children home for high temps or any covid-like symptoms. I would highly recommend anyone to come here, especially if it's their child's first school. They do a wonderful job.

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    Arcadia Montessori School - The life cycle of a

    Arcadia Montessori School

    5.0(55 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Arcadia Montessori School is wonderful! The teachers are patient and caring, and our child has…read moreflourished with the Montessori materials and gained so much independence and confidence. Highly recommend!

    Update - over the last few months the school director, Cheryl Roberts and the lead teacher,…read moreFernanda Cuevas have gone so far and above what I could ever hope for from any school. Not only do they continue to help our daughter grow and give her the personalized attention she needs in class, on the playground, in daycare. But they have gone to the whole way to the mat for her to advocate for the essential services she will need to continue to learn and grow. Our daughter may well be stronger and even safer years after she graduates from AMS because of their limitless advocating for her. Separately, our daughter is now communicating at what an independent assessment has said is a level 1.5 years above her age group. And she's an increasingly confident and determined little person. Someplace else, she might be reciting more things by rote or I don't even know what skill someone might need a toddler to have. Instead, she can and will tackle anything. It just doesn't occur to her there's something she can't do. They are an enormous part of that. And just great partners in all aspects. I'm a better mom because I know them. Arcadia Montessori school is not just a school of magnificently talented, dedicated and kind people. They *love* their students. They advocate for and protect kids way beyond what one could reasonably expect from anyone other than immediate family. They just bring tears to my eyes - more than I'd like to admit! And just yesterday when I went to pick up our daughter who otherwise has deep separation anxiety said - mama, can you come back a little later?

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    Creative Child Preschool - Okoboji  - Capybara Classroom 2 year olds

    Creative Child Preschool - Okoboji

    4.4(42 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    10 years in business

    Our son was at Creative Child Preschool from ages 2-5. We could not be happier with this school,…read moreteachers and program. Each day he was nurtured and challenged in appropriate ways. He is now prepared for kindergarten both academically and socially. A few things that we like about the school are the play-based curriculum, smaller size of the classes, the sweet yard space, the nurturing teachers and how they handle conflict resolution, and that snacks and lunch are provided. We were looking for part-time care and Creative Child was able to accommodate my work schedule that often changed each season. Our son benefited greatly from his time at Creative Child and we highly recommend this preschool to everyone we know. Thank you to Michelle, Jenny, Vanessa, Abigail, Amy, Linda and Candace! We will miss you all.

    We were searching for a new school after the Eaton fire and toured this school highly recommended…read moreby one of our neighbors who really enjoyed the experience here. On the day of our tour Ms Michelle already showed great patience answering my millions of questions. My daughter started going to school at two, and we have attended a much more academic based private school so I was really looking for a school that is play based but the kids can also learn something. Creative Child is really strong at 1. The teachers are truly caring and kind to the kids, especially Ms Michelle. My daughter was in her class and I was always impressed by how professional and experienced she is with the kids. I felt like she sets a better example for my child than myself. She always has a calm and neutral attitude towards every situation. She has great humor but also taught the kids how to be independent and respectful to each other. She's kind and firm- perfect balance. 2. All the kids are super sweet and loving, it truly is like a family. All the kids develop great bonding and friendship. They give each other hugs all the time. On the first day of my daughter starting, all the kids were saying hi and bye and giving her a hug. She felt welcome there. I think this comes from both the family and the school encouraging. 3. Small class and teachers really paying attention to kids behavior and conversation. The teachers are always on top, every time I picked up I saw the teachers always paying attention to what the kids are doing. My daughter would always come home telling me what Ms Michelle or the teachers said to the kids to correct certain behaviors which means they really are doing a great job. My last comment- I wish we attended this school earlier. It was where my daughter had the happiest time.

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    Creative Child Preschool - Las Tunas - Graduation!

    Creative Child Preschool - Las Tunas

    4.9(86 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I've had both my kids attend this preschool because my siblings' children have attended this…read morepreschool since maybe 14, 15 years ago! This will be my youngest's last year and I'm honestly SO sad. The pivotal memories they helped my sons create were just wonderful to see! I've always felt welcomed with the staff and they are just so wonderfully caring. They sincerely go above and beyond for the children AND their families! They ALWAYS set up really beautiful events for the parents on the important dates/holidays and it's just blows me away every single time. This was the place that I've felt safe leaving my babies at while I work. They always upload pictures of all the milestones AND when they do fun activities for the day which I LOVE. They're super communicative, they helped potty train both my kids, my kids follow direction, they have safety protocols as far as entering and leaving the premises. It's really a great school for children that I adore and will cherish!

    Writing this review with tears in my eyes thinking about my daughter entering her last month at…read moreCreative Child. I have had 2 kids pass through this school, and if I did one thing right in my kid's preschool careers, it was enrolling them in this school. I did extensive research into preschools and even enrolled my son into a different one Initially, but took him out after a few months and was lucky enough to get him into CCP and never looked back. Ms. Denise, Mr. Viet, Ms. Sharon, Ms. Susan, Ms. Annie, Ms Rosie (the school's chef!!) and all the other teachers have left the biggest stamp on my daughter's (and our family's) life. There has not been one day she has said she did not want to go to school, which I can only attribute to the fun atmosphere and wonderful, loving teachers. Holidays are special here, birthdays are special here, summer is fun (splash day! Science man! Magic man!), mothers and fathers are celebrated (Ms Denise knows how to throw a party!)- the entire school Is centered around love and happiness. Aside from the great every day curriculum, courses like gymnastics, mandarin, and tap class are also available for those interested (during school time which is great for busy parents who work and can't necessarily get the kids to afterschool activities). A phone app is used to update parents with pictures, nap checks, daily calendar of events, etc. You always know exactly what is going on with your child that day. On top of all this, the teachers are very conscious of health allergies, eczema, sun protection, and providing a well balanced meal. Ending this review just saying how grateful I am to each and every person at Creative Child who has helped raise my daughter through her preschool years. She is growing into a confident, silly, loving, witty, smart and beautiful girl because of each of you. Thank you thank you thank you.

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    Arcadia Episcopal Preschool

    Arcadia Episcopal Preschool

    4.8(27 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Arcadia Episcopal Preschool was the best decision we made before TK!…read more When my daughter first started at Arcadia Episcopal Preschool in December, she didn't understand English at all, and I was honestly worried about how she would adjust. But both Ms. Beth and Principal Ms. Marie gently reassured me: "Don't worry, she will catch up soon." And they were absolutely right. At first, she was too shy to speak at school due to the language barrier. But now, she has made so many friends and proudly brings home her artwork to share with us. What surprised me most is how well she's taken care of herself--and even our whole family! She now chats with our neighbors in English like it's no big deal. It's hard to believe this is the same little girl who used to cling to me quietly at drop-off. Her physical strength and coordination have also improved dramatically. Before preschool, she would get tired just from walking and always wanted me to carry her. Now, she runs around joyfully and hikes without a single complaint--her energy is amazing! None of this would have been possible without the love, care, and gentle guidance of the amazing teachers at Arcadia Episcopal Preschool. My entire family feels so grateful to have found such a nurturing and supportive school community. This preschool gave our daughter the strongest and happiest foundation before stepping into TK--and for that, we are truly thankful. Special thanks to Ms. Beth, Ms. Marie, Ms. Kim, and Ms. Anjali--and to all the amazing teachers who have helped our daughter grow with love, patience, and encouragement. Your support has made a lasting difference in her life. We will always remember your kindness and dedication. We feel truly blessed to have been part of this wonderful school community.

    If your reading this congratulations you have found Heaven on Earth. Arcadia Episcopal Preschool…read more(AEP) is sincerely the greatest institution for nurturing your beloved little ones. As a parent our greatest desire is to love, nurture and guide my child. At AEP the staff...or Angels, whom go above and beyond the call of duty. In our experience of deciding where to entrust our precious Son factors of security, environment and development were paramount in our choice. I/we have made no greater choice than having enrolled our child here. Each and every staff member is truly an extension of our family. The rapport one builds is a lifetime from the parent-staff, staff-child and child-child is incredible. From our parental experience there is no handbook thorough enough to mentor us. But from Ms. Marie (director), Ms. Kim (assistant director), Ms. Anjali (Turtle class), Ms. Beth (seahorse class), Ms. Vicky (bear class), Ms. Frannie (dolphin class), Ms. Kelly, Ms. Debbie (retired), Ms. Stacy (retired) and Ms. Ivette (food preparer) they bestowed upon us throughout the years their invaluable insight and knowledge. Truthfully as 1st time parents they not only guide our child, but instill in us lessons that aide our adventures of parenting. We genuinely adore them and thank God for having blessed us with their unwaivering love and devotion. If I may elaborate on why AEP is so glorious is through the eyes of a toddler whom confides in us how loved and thrilled he is with his teachers and staff. It feeds our soul on how these Angels so selflessly yearns to mold these energetic bundles of joy. My Son would tell us of the heart felt hugs, the giggles, the conversations he has that makes him smile. As he express how he loves them and never wants to leave this school. Curricular wise is age based and is undoubtedly logically implemented. From encouragement and guidance the teachers fortify their needs through play and training. We often are so excited to see what he has acquired. I have watched my son develop in so many aspects that has layed a foundation I feel which will only propel him for the future. And I cannot express the shear joy we have had seeing him progress from an infant to toddler. From day one AEP has instilled confidence in our little one and us as well. I would enroll myself if I could ;p. As mentioned my son's love of this exemplary school is so great he decided to stay another year. You will experience unbridled joy as we have when your little ones sees their teachers off campus and schoolmates. It has been unequivocally the best decision we have made. I humbly and deeply thank ever Angel of AEP as they have touched our hearts, souls and minds. We are proud to be apart of AEP now and forever.

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    Every day he adds a different artwork made in school... They are really cool!

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    All Seasons Children Learning Center

    All Seasons Children Learning Center

    4.9(45 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    My oldest daughter joined All Seasons in July 2021, and my younger daughter started in October…read more2023. I've now been an All Seasons parent for four years, and both of my daughters have absolutely loved their time here. Each year, they've had different teachers as they moved up, and every teacher has been wonderful--experienced, engaging, and genuinely connected with the kids. I appreciate how All Seasons balances strong academics with opportunities for independent play and encourages respect among students. One of the things I value most is the open and consistent communication between teachers and parents--something not all preschools prioritize. The entire staff, especially the director, is incredibly communicative and supportive. There is a waitlist, so be sure to add your child's name as early as possible!

    This is the best preschool in San Gabriel Valley area! Our child has been coming here since age 3…read moreyears old and we couldn't be happier! The school takes only potty trained kids from 2.5 years old to 6 years old (so includes TK and K). Minerva is the director of the school and she is honestly the most organized, enthusiastic and hard working person I've ever met. She puts alot of time and effort planning out events for the school and making sure the kids are stimulated academically. No event is missed and this includes Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Halloween, Book Fairs, and Thanksgiving. Our kids love the teachers and love the whole environment. Hot lunch and snacks are provided daily so parents don't have to worry about packing food although you can bring your kids lunch and snacks if you prefer. We see that the kids have tremendous growth academically and this is visible in both classwork and homework. There are also few random holidays/early dismissal days and the school provides early drop off at 8am and late pick up at 6pm which makes it ideal for working parents. Honestly I can go on and on about how amazing this school is but it literally would fill up a book. The waitlist is long so be prepared to line up early.

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    Christmas program (parents haven't been allowed since COVID)

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    Mrs Sherri with my son

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    Village Playgarden - snuggle swing

    Village Playgarden

    4.7(29 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I will be forever grateful that my child got to experience the magic of Village Playgarden for two…read moreyears, and even five years later (he just turned 10!), he still wistfully recalls even the most minute details of the love and joy he felt there in the respectful, developmentally focused care of Ms. Kikanza and Papa Geoff. From feeding the goats to swinging high up in the sky amidst the oaks, he developed a reverence for nature, and a sense of wonder, learned how to be in community with others, and listened to stories that fed his soul. From hikes on the forest trails to collecting eggs from the chickens, from digging in the dirt to helping prepare the fresh vegan meals, to sewing pouches for treasures like acorns found along the way, it was childhood as it should be. Thank you, VPG! I should add that I know that the campus is in a new place now, but I also know that with Papa Geoff leading the way, the heart of the school, and the deep respect for children will always be there.

    We cherish our time at Village. It's meant so much to our family. Yes, it was a terrific school for…read moreour little but it was really also a place for us as parents to grow and truly grasp what it means to BE parents in today's culture without sacrificing the values of the past that we hold dear. Ms. Molly's parenting classes, and all the community gatherings, where we could speak so openly and freely about the challenges of parenting were life changing. Our little one has such a foundation of love of community, kindness to all, generosity, love of nature, and brave and fiery spirit that was truly NURTURED & FOSTERED at Village. Best of all, this place has a sense of humor about it. We used to joke that it's Waldorf Light, or Waldorf but willing to crack a joke. Geoff and the whole crew are all super down to Earth, maybe the downest to earth in some ways. Always felt like we could come to them about anything, and we wouldn't be judged even if we were challenging the existing norms. We could truly bring ourselves, and they met us where we were, just like they say they're doing for the kids. Honestly, I wish I went to school here.

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    Ms Christine helping a child with sewing project

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    Circle time with Ms Christine

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    My Academy Preschool

    My Academy Preschool

    4.6(10 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Update in response to the business's comments to my earlier post :…read more - You did raise your voice to me. The quote I provided was word for word and is quite a less than empathetic statement to make to a client. You also snapped at my child during our meeting which surprised me and put the possibility in my mind that if this was done in front of me, it was most probably being done in my absence. Providing a calm and respectful environment is a great core value to strive for but these interactions did make me question otherwise. - I never said the school stated or diagnosed my child. What actually did occur, when I was being informed of his behaviors, was I thanked you for telling me. Because these behaviors were not manifesting in the home setting, I didn't realize he was also special needs like his sibling. The realization during that meeting that I had another child with special needs felt overwhelming and that is when I teared up. You then said that if he is special needs, he should go someplace else like the special needs center across the street. While this may be something you are ethically and legally required to do in such a situation, it was not expressed in the most compassionate way. - While we were notified of some of our child's behaviors, we were not notified of all behaviors until the in-person meeting I refer to above. At that point, it had culminated to the point of asking our son to leave. What I did not appreciate, and articulated this in person, was not being informed of ALL the behaviors occurring which would have given us insight to have him evaluated sooner. - The classroom behaviors were not always handled confidentially. I actually have screenshots you sent to me of other parents' conversations where they mentioned my child. That certainly made me question the integrity of your confidentiality since I'm sure the other parent thought theirs was a private conversation and not being screenshot and sent to another parent. - I'm not sure what additional support and extra staffing you refer to. Sounds great in theory, but I was not aware of any during my child's time in your facility. - Even now, you mention how certain matters were handled privately yet call out one of those in the same sentence. Ironic. - Of course you disagree on someone commenting on a lack of empathy or kindness on your part. No one likes hearing the reality of how they're portraying themselves. - Finally, yes, my review was posted more than a year after my child's enrollment. That just goes to show you how much of a long-lasting bad taste was left in my mouth after the experience. UPDATE #2 : " As we have already provided a detailed response, we would like to briefly address your most recent message. Because this matter involves a minor, we do not feel it is appropriate to continue discussing specific details publicly or to engage in ongoing back-and-forth on this platform." -- Then why are you continuing to do so? "If you wish to discuss any remaining concerns, you are welcome to contact us directly so the conversation can remain private and respectful" -- You are responding publicly. I don't have any concerns -- this is a site for reviews. This was my family's experience with your business and the review was written to supplement the low rating I gave. Trying to keep my review of my experience private defeats the purpose of this very site. Not every review is going to be a positive one and continually combatting or trying to keep negative reviews private doesn't come across well.

    Everyone here is so incredible. Every single person knows which parent belongs to which kid. They…read moredo so many arts and crafts with the kids and teach them tons of great things. They also teach discipline. My kid knows planets and colors and is better at sharing every day! I so appreciate these people and my little boy just loves coming here!!!

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    Time to check our teeth

    My Academy Preschool - Lots of smiles! Happy baby!

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    Lots of smiles! Happy baby!

    Arcadia Christian School - elementaryschools - Updated May 2026

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