My wife and I have been searching everywhere for the perfect preschool for our 3-year-old, and…read morewe're so glad we found Discovery Preschool. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed. Roxy was amazing and guided us through every step of the process. The entire staff was engaging, patient, and genuinely connected with the children. What we love most is that it's not a "hands-off, just let them play" type of school. Discovery has a thoughtful, structured curriculum that includes early learning, leadership skills, writing, crafting, and so much more. We truly adore this place and feel confident our child will thrive here. I highly encourage parents who are looking for a well-balanced preschool to give this one a look!

My son went to Discovery Preschool and had the best experience. Ms. Celia was a wonderful and…read moreunderstanding teacher to guide my son. He has a speech delay and went into Discovery with limited words but finished the program with so many new words and so many friends. Ms. Roxy the program director runs such a a great program for the kids and us parents. I appreciate the small class size and the engaging and hands on learning the kids get. The kids are taught in class but most importantly they are taught to be kind individuals. My daughter will be entering the program when she is old enough and we can't wait to be back with everyone at Discovery again!

We LOVE this preschool! Our little guy has been attending since August 2020 and he has grown so…read moremuch! The staff and teachers are amazing, super supportive and informative. We have had a couple of parent / teachers meeting, which I love! The feed back and advise we receive is wonderful. Being we can't go into the class rooms to help out or have visits due to the pandemic. It's nice to be kept up to speed on how our sons progress is going. I just can't say enough about what this preschool has done to assist in our sons growth and development. Even in these crazy days of Covid, they have always made us feel at ease by providing an safe and secure learning environment. Which we truly are grateful for. A child needs the social interaction at this stage in their development. The preschools method of learning is through play and exploring. This is such a natural & fun way of learning. The teachers are always supportive and encouraging to the children. This creates a safe space for your children to really blossom. If you are in the market for a preschool that really focuses on the development of a child's social skills; being kind, learning how to express feelings & different emotions while having fun & playing with friends. This is the place for your little one.

I can't say enough positive things about Little Sunshine House! We've had two kiddos attend…read morepreschool here and our youngest will also attend when he's old enough! My son has learned so much there and enjoyed his learning experience. We love water play days and all the sensory play. The teachers are AMAZING. Caring, kind, patient and gentle. For us, the teachers are what have made our experience so positive. Ms. Elvira has been incredible to work with, I trust her completely! They've made my children feel welcome and comfortable in their first school experience.

I would highly recommend Marina Montessori School. Our daughter attended the school starting at the…read moreage of 2, through TK. The teachers, learning environment and enrichment programs have encouraged our daughter to flourish! The staff is very friendly and have great communication! Our daughter would race into the school daily. She really enjoyed her time there. She entered kindergarten socially and academically prepared, above grade level. Marina Montessori is one of Long Beach's top notch schools!

Marina was the best decision for our little one. It was the first school that we looked at. We…read morechecked out a few other schools but this one felt right and my child instantly took to Ms. Candy who runs the school. Price: the price is competitive for private if not better than some schools for the type of flexibility & environment they provide. Schedule Options: I like the options offered. I appreciate their flexibility. I didn't see a lot of flexibility with the other places we looked at. This was important for our family. First Day: The first day of school can always be scary and nerve racking. My child is very nervous normally, but felt very welcomed here and ran right inside to participate in story time. Didn't even look back to say bye. I was surprised and happy to see that. It brought us immediate comfort. Class Structure/Communication: I like the type of structure they have. It's not rigid but still organized and routine. The teachers keep you in the loop and inform you of any issues or concerns during pick up or by the class dojo app. They will even give you updates and pictures of their playtime which I love! It's a decent class size. The kids learn a lot of fun things and interact with each other really well. You can tell most of the parents are very caring. There wasn't any drama or pretentious attitudes (that I was aware of) while we were there. We were even able to communicate with other parents on the app. So we made more connections outside of the school. Teachers: Ms. Brittney is great! Very patient and on top of everything. I really appreciate her communication and commitment to the kids. The other teachers we interacted with are also very kind and supportive. The teacher group is very diverse. They all have a calm vibe and I never worried about my child's well-being. They seem to pay attention and appreciate the kids differences which was nice to see. My child will forsure miss Ms. Samantha, Leann & Elizabeth. Activities/events: They offer extracurricular activities during school at reasonable prices which is nice if you want your child exposed but don't have time after school. They also have cute gatherings for the kids during the school day that parents can come participate in during holidays. Cons: My only real con is that my child was always full of sand by pick up lol. I got over it though. I had to remind myself that it's important for sensory play. My child talks non-stop about all the fun things they made while on the playground in the sand. I just decided to rotate the same few outfits to avoid messing up shoes & clothes. The obvious I know lol. Thank you Ms Candy & Brittney for the environment you provided! We are grateful for the experience. We are sad to go but I know my child enjoys learning and school because of Marina

We have loved being a part of the LVCC Preschool community for the past 4 years. My son attended…read morefor 2 years, and my daughter is just finishing her first. The teachers are all very kind and loving and work with you to address your child's individual needs. Mrs. Luyben and the school leadership anre also excellent at communicating about special days, activities, school needs, and new experiences for the kids. The school offers fun after school activity days at least 2x each month, and they celebrate most holidays in creative ways. I have also been really impressed with the quality of the art projects, playtime, and learning of basic letters, numbers, and shapes. I also want to note that, even though it is a Christian preschool and associated with the LVCC church, and we are non-Christians (but people of faith), I never felt pressure nor excessive Christian messaging. There was always a nice respectful balance of lovely Bible quotes and prayers, while respecting that our family was not Christian. The faith-based preschool is really expressed in their love and honoring of the sacredness of childhood. Which I love! I am grateful that LVCC Preschool was my kids' first experience with school! Definitely worth checking out for anyone looking for a kind, warm, creative, play-based preschool experience for their little!

We love LVCC Preschool! My son spent two years here and my daughter is on her second year. We love…read morethe teachers, the curriculum and the families. Sending little ones to school for the first time can be scary for everyone but LVCC Preschool always met my kids (and us parents) where we were at. They quelled any fears, adjusted to any regressions, but most of all - made everything so fun! I will be sad when my littlest has moved on to big kid school but will always think of their preschool years so fondly because of the family at LVCC.

We love Oakwood Academy (preschool). Our son joined in October of 2025 as a 2.5 year old. The…read moreschool is very clean and organized with processes that support safety, stability and care for the kids. My son has already learned so much in less than 6 months. I love that they post the lesson plan so you can reinforce the learning at home. There is a lot of communication through the Class Dojo app and postings at school. He also was potty trained fully in 2 months which I was more than happy to pay the extra $25-30 a week for that guidance. They have fun activities like field trips, Christmas recitals, special guests like firemen, dentists, etc. He LOVES his teachers, Ms. Cynthia and Ms. Khalifa and we do too! They really understand each child and their personality nuances. I can share what is happening at home and they help guide and reinforce behavior changes at school. It takes a village to raise a child and I'm so thankful to have Oakwood Academy as part of mine!

We love Oakwood Academy and their staff. Our daughter has blossomed since she started attending…read moreOakwood. She is excited to go to school in the morning. The staff is so warm, loving and inviting. Academically they challenge my daughter and has her excelling in her schooling. Our daughter has meet a lot of new friends and love her OA family. There are so many great things about this school not enough space to type on this review. We also love the diversity of staff and students as well. So glad we found Oakwood

Kidz First Academy was a second home for our son from age two until he graduated preschool. They…read moredon't just teach; they care for the whole child and help shape them into wonderful little humans. Knowing your child is safe, loved, and nurtured is everything to a parent, and they provided just that. Leaving was bittersweet, but we still visit and stay in touch! We are forever grateful for the impact they had on our son's growth. Sending your child here is truly one of the best decisions you can make.

My daughter has been at Kidz First for about a year. She loves her teachers and it's obvious they…read morecare a lot about her too! She looks forward to being there every weekday. Her favorite thing is the large outdoor space with playground, trikes, playhouses and lots of toys for outdoor play. The staff were great partners as we worked through potty training when my daughter was about 2.5 and followed our lead with the method that worked best for her, which helped her be successful with really minimal accidents at school. They use the Brightwheel app which is very convenient for communication and are very responsive whenever we reach out with an update or a question. I also appreciate how the new Director is working to plan extra fun activities each month (water days, dress up theme days, etc.).

I have taken my time to write this review until after my daughter left the school because of course…read moreI wanted to get a more bird eye view. With that in mind, I wanna say I am deeply grateful for this school. They have great systems in place with low ratio and really teach the little ones a lot while they're there. I can solidly say that at two years old my daughter can count from one to 20 and sing the whole alphabet along with about 15 different nursery, rhymes and stack blocks and has very advanced fine motor and motor skills because of the school. I'm a licensed OT and always felt safe with and confident in staff. Mrs. Nali, Mrs Dhammika, and Mrs Nayana are well educated in this age group, patient, and loving. All of the staff are truly wonderful. We went from infant, to wobbler, to toddler and transitioned very well. I don't know the frequency but every time my child which class they gave me a comprehensive developmental checklist to tell me what my child was doing or wasn't doing that was on track for proper development or not and that is huge. When you're a busy parent and don't always notice some of the things that Are typical or atypical to have some professional eyes to help you understand where your child is developmentally is huge. They are CPR trained and do a great job with making sure they're fed and changed consistently. My baby never came home hungry or never was crying when I picked her up and never got diaper rash there. If you choose to be part of the little app, you will get photos of your child. Once every couple weeks in the classroom is playing with the other children. They also send little videos and they do little Halloween parades and classroom parties. The Christmas parade is precious too! The focus of MONTESSORI is self-sufficiency which as an occupational therapist I really love. She would come home and if she spilled something, she would run right away to try to clean it up. She very much wanted to learn how to do things on her own and she knew how to threw away her own trash, which was not something I taught her at home necessarily lol It truly is adorable and prepares your baby for a successful road ahead with school and life beyond. My only thing I would change is having carpet or soft floor in the infant room vs hard floors. Other than that, everything really is done perfectly, and they have a lovely little outdoor space that they take them to a few times a day where they can ride bikes and do the slide and all of that. Learning how to operate in a group and look at what the rest of the group is doing and follow along is a critical life skill, and my baby has transitioned to preschool seamlessly because of her experience at this other school. In fact, one of her current teachers used to work at Wee care as well and has positive things to say.

We are eternally grateful to Wee Care's wonderful staff and teachers! Our son has learned so much…read morein such a short time and we are truly impressed with all the skills he has gained - social, language, art, motor, and more! A true reflection of Wee Care's dedication, and nourishing environment. Every single teacher our son had during his time at Wee Care truly helped prepare him for the future and have allowed him to have such a great head start. We leave this review with so much love and appreciation for Ms. Dhammika, Nali, Maria, Mary, Dima, Alondra, Derrika, Melanie and the rest of their teachers!

I trust Natures Edge with both my kiddos. They got excellent care under Ms. Jay and Ms. Amber's…read moresupervision! the program offers a very good curriculum based on play, social emotional learning, and a very healthy amount of exposure to the playground. The teachers are kind and supportive of my children and their needs. They partnered with me, as you would expect from a high quality program, to develop goals and support my children. The staff have become a reliable and supportive part of my village!! Thanks for all you do for our kids, NECDC team!

Well where i can even begin my son Ezra started at Natures Edge Preschool in Feb. i believe i…read moreabsolutely approve love how well the school runs Ms. Jay, Ms. Amber & the rest of the teachers their incredible with everything they do with the children love how they make me feel so welcomed more so how Ms. Jay + Ms. Amber is so communicative are when it comes to incidents, class newsletter

If you're looking for a preschool for your little one you've found it! The teachers and director…read morehave all been such great woman to both my kids. I have a 10 year old that was there when he was 4 up until he was able to go into regular kindergarten and my 2 almost 3 year old has been there since he turned 2. These ladies are great, they are patient, welcoming, encouraging and all around 2nd mommy's to my kids. I was so excited for my little one to get in there as soon as he was of age. I'm happy with how much he has learned in the little amount of time he's been there. You won't be disappointed in bringing your little one here

I've been reluctant to write a review because then you'll know my secret, that Oak Tree is where…read moreyour young one needs to be! I have two children that have been attending Oak Tree for nearly a year now and we have no intention of leaving until they age out. Beyond the fact that both my kids are flourishing academically and socially, the entire staff is uniquely talented. Without highlighting my girls specific teachers (whom I love), the whole staff is friendly and professional. From a thoughtful curriculum and food menus to karate, cultural discovery, alternate language learning including sign language and puzzles, painting, group projects, spelling exercises and dance lessons, they all have something special to offer and engage your child with. Their creativity and activities have no end, and they handle the hard conversations with grace. Ignore any naysayers and enrich your children at Oak Tree.

Our daughter loves going to "school" as she calls it. She loves playing with her friends and is…read morelearning a lot including how to fold, write her numbers and letters.

My husband and I are very grateful and satisfied with the care and teachings of Mrs. Kamini and her…read morestaff. My Son attended from 2.5 years until 4 years old. We recently moved him to TK at a private school and his new teachers have been impressed with his ability, advancement, and independency. We know this was all due to his time at Play Pen Montessori. While attending, he met many amazing little friends which he is still very connected to. Mrs. Kamini checks in to see how John is adapting to his new school and truly cares, loves, and misses him. This is meaningful to us as parents! A day at Play Pen Montessori: Drop-Off commences at 7am. They have breakfast at 9am when most kids have arrived. They focus on teaching, reading, playtime, and activities until lunch time around 11:30am-12noon. (Summer Fridays: Water days), nap time from 1pm-3pm, snack and drinks after, more activities, playtime until pick- up time which ends at 5pm. Currently, we have our baby girl attending Play Pen. She began at 6 months old and is thriving within all her development stages. They communicate with us in regards to her changes and we work together to come up with new routines for her as she continue to grows. Most importantly, we have been very comfortable and at ease knowing our kids are/were safe with Mrs. Kamini. Play Pen Montessori is an amazing daycare/preschool. Highly, highly recommended!