Our two kids who are now 3 and 5 years old have attended Meher since they were 2 years old. Our…read morelove for the school was truly put to the test when the Altadena campus (and also our home) burned down in the Eaton fire earlier this year. We had a choice to make whether we wanted to continue on, meaning a much longer commute and many more hours each day away from our little ones so they could attend the other campus in Monterey park. We made the right decision to stay with Meher. The school went above an beyond to wrap around its impacted families during this crisis. When we were displaced we were even invited into a zoom class room so the kids could stay connected to their classmates. They did not fall behind, and had a loving environment to return to when we came home. We trust their approach to normal misbehavior and conflict between kids, and the kids trust that when they are there their needs are met. The structure is comforting for them and the lessons engaging. We love that the school has a loving and professional approach to child development. We feel there is a real investment in our kids learning how to do things on their own, which we have noticed contributes to their confidence and eagerness to discover and learn. The teaching staff is well versed and continuously learning how to be great teachers. It is not "childcare" it is truly school in a way that sets the kids up for confidence and success. We feel lucky to be part of this community and after looking at other options, are clear this is the right place for our little ones.

Our daughter has been attending Meher Montessori for a year now. It's a wonderful community with…read moreamazing staff. Our daughter is learning how to be more independent and we love how hands on the Montessori curriculum is.

MPCS has been a place where my youngest thrived. The school may be small, but it is mighty. This is…read moredue to the love and care that the long-time teachers and staff has poured onto many, many children throughout the decades. As an educator myself, you bet I vetted all the local daycares in the area and asked all the hard questions about curriculum, schedules, policies, safety, assessments, etc. MPCS welcomed any and all questions I had at the open house and throughout the school year. Their communication was open and transparent. I appreciated all the time the teachers and staff took to work with me when I had a question or gave a suggestion. They listened intently and did so with such care, grace and humility. My child looked forward to going to school daily and enjoyed all the activities the teachers planned in the classroom. As parents, we loved attending the school field trips, holiday programs and weekly chapel times. We appreciate the community MPCS has built for the families. It warms my heart to know that the friendships my kiddo made in class has transferred over to the TK environment, where there are 2 other MPCS graduates in the same class! MPCS is a true gem! They offer a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels loved and valued. The staff is dedicated and invested in the well-being and growth of each child, fostering both emotional, intellectual and spiritual development. It's a place where both parents and kids can feel confident and cared for every day.

my son just completed his final year at monterey park christian school and is now transitioning…read moreinto public school. while we're grateful for the relief of not paying tuition anymore, leaving MPCS is truly bittersweet...it feels like we're saying goodbye to a second home. my son was deeply loved and nurtured. he absolutely thrived at MPCS at such a formative time of his life. he still tells me how sad he is to leave, and i'm not surprised to hear that; the staff and teachers loved him like he was their own, and i never once felt judged as a mom, even during his challenging moments. they always supported us with such grace, especially during the potty training days (my gosh, i don't think i could have gotten through that season without their partnership; potty training my stubborn son was hard! lol). he would come home every day singing songs, telling stories about the new things he learned, how he enjoyed playing with his friends. he often didn't want to leave school during pick up because he just loved being there. one day, he even told me he loved the school director, mrs. desireé, because "she's so beautiful~ i like her." my heart just melted lol. i'm going to miss this school deeply. it's been a place of joy, safety, growth, and the love of God. MPCS will always, always hold a special place in our hearts. if you're considering preschools/daycares, i wholeheartedly recommend monterey park christian school. in all the choices i've made for my son's life as his mom, this is one where i have absolutely zero regrets.

It's a really nice and organized school! The playground for kids is perfect for them. I'm glad my…read moresister was able to enroll my nephew here.

I'd sue this place for $100,000. I went to this hellish school from 2022-2024, and I'd say going…read morehere was the biggest mistake of my life. As you might know, I have a disorder called autism. This disorder impacts my social communication and interaction. I'm still surprised that none of the "trained" officials didn't acknowledge my disability, except the counselor, who just dismissed me. In this review, I'll be reviewing my 5th and 6th grade teachers. The 5th grade teachers were one of the worst teachers I met. Always sassy all the time, and loud. That combined with my disorder made it one of the worst. But that's nothing compared to the 6th grade teachers. I had Ms. Felix as my 6th grade teacher. She acts like that one parent, she always gives to me (as in she gives food for my diet), but she never actually cared for me. I'm sure she only gives her snacks because if she didn't, she'd she responsible for my starvation, not because of the lie she tells me, like "I only gave you these because I love you." Come on, you don't actually mean that. She also tried to force me into depression, saying things like "You are not a Bitely Bear." or embarrassing me in front of the class. Her words and actions still impact me to this day, and I will never forget them. Also, she gives me too much to work on, where I thought of suicide many times, but she says she doesnt want me to die. The counselor was the worst counselor in the world. She knows that I have autism, but she didn't actually try to make me calm. She's part of the reason I thought of suicide multiple times. Her actions are like mopping the floor when the bathtub is overflowing. She doesn't try to support me, she just sends me to a mental hospital to try to "fix" me. As you might have expected, that didn't work. It never worked. My experience at this school heavily impacted my emotional, sociological, and psychological health. I've been less comfortable to talk to counselors after, and I've isolated myself from even more people. I wish I stayed at home, or a school that really understood my disorder. For Parents: Don't send your kids to this school if you don't want your kids to be impacted emotionally and psychologically. Their mascot is an oxymoron, the bear is happy, while the students are not. When I grow up, I will never send my kids here ever.

I wanted to take a moment to say what an incredible experience we've had with the staff and faulty…read moreat Oneonta Montessori. We put our kiddos there in April 2021 during the pandemic which was a tough decision given the times. However, the staff and Ms. Fiona made us feel at ease and assured us of their safety. They attended Oneonta for three years ending their time their more than ready for first grade. As a result, our kids are more than prepared for first grade. Anytime we had a concern all of the faculty addressed them with care, empathy and concern. I truly felt we had a partnership with everyone there at our school. While every child is different, I know that our kiddos thrived there and are looking forward to coming back for summer camp in 2025! Thank you to everyone for giving our children a strong foundation to start on their academic journey!

We moved from the valley to Alhambra, and this school was the first school I inquired about when…read moreenrolling my kids starting preschool and kindergarten. My kids came from a Montessori school and I wanted to continue the same curriculum. My kids had such an incredible experience at Oneonta and are still there! As a mother of 3 kiddos, I loved that all the teachers knew the kiddos names right away and would communicate frequently via the dojo app, whether they were photos of their activities, classes, and even events when my husband and I couldn't make it to an event at school. From Ms. Theresa to Ms. Vangie, Ms. Carol, and Ms. Maryann, plus Ms. Fiona and Ms. Christina, it's been easy to communicate with them throughout my kids' education. They offer the STEM program and knowing that my kids are being taught these subjects will help them prepare for middle school and up. Coming from a catholic school and public school background, I was impressed by what the school had to offer with the activities/field trips/science fairs/math and spelling bees, plus a fun summer program! It's sad to know that my daughter will be leaving as soon as she finishes 5th grade, but I'm glad my kids have that foundation from Oneonta. :)

I just graduated 5th grade here and it was great! I came to the school in second grade and as a new…read morestudent, I was treated pretty good. They have so many activities like carnivals and field trips and the staff are very nice. Overall I made tons of good friends and memories in this school, and I will be sad to leave it.

Coolidge Elementary is a great elementary school in the San Gabriel School District. The parents…read moreare heavily involved in helping their children. This includes PTA meetings, fundraisers, programs that raise money for the school and overall participation in the activities of their children. I went to this school back in the day for my elementary days. A lot has changed as the classes have become more modernized and more up to date. The school has a large multipurpose field, two playgrounds, black top area, computer lab, library, basketball courts, outdoor seating and a cafeteria. There is also a separate day care center for day care as well as after school care. The teachers I had all retired from this school but they were monumental for my middle school and high school endeavors. In order to go to this school you must live in a certain radius. You can petition to go to this school if you're not in the radius. There is a drop off area to drop your kids off in front of the cafeteria but it does get busy when it is near school time. There is a crossing guard that is always looking out for children and parents so you don't have to worry about getting run over by the busy Mission Road/ Roses Road intersection. Coolidge is a CA distinguished school with high test scores year round. If you want a great elementary school and want to keep life long friends, this is the school to go to.

Ok, this is straightfoward. We got field trips, activities, and 2 floors to separate the older…read morekids! This is a very clean facility and the bathrooms are not stinky. Sure we have some bad kids, but the staff deal with them pretty well. My favorite thing about this place is the field trips, like sailing club.

My son enjoys coming here. There's lots of activities, field trips, and staff is friendly. I don't…read morehave to worry that he's bored at all. This a great summer option for child care.

We were very fortunate to have our daughter join Clairbourn's Junior Pre-K Class led by Mrs Rankin…read moreand her TA, Ms Macchi. My daughter was attending a Montessori school prior to our looking into Clairbourn, and I felt that she needed more opportunities to perk her growing curiosity in life. Clairbourn School definitely has an abundant resources and opportunities to provide! What really made me so happy about switching over to Clairbourn was their strong emphasis on teaching and instilling kindness and respect for one another. Clairbourn also really felt like a family, a very caring and welcoming community. Every event they put on is so carefully thought out. Their back-to-school STEM event was amazing, the Grandparents/Parents Appreciation Days were so special, their Entrepreneur/Family BBQ was so much fun and their Christmas Show production was so well put-together. Unfortunately COVID hit us all by surprise in March 2020. I applaud how quickly Mrs Rankin learned and adapted to providing a virtual learning setting for the remainder of the school year. She personally dropped off weekly activity kits for my daughter and surprised us with a photo book at the end of the year with snapshots of our daughter's remote learning journey. We were looking forward to joining Ms Rubio's Pre-K class this past year, but due to LA County's Safer at Home mandate, their preschool was not able to open for in-person learning for Fall 2020. In the meantime, their head of school, Dr Patzlaff, and their lower school director, Mrs Paciorek, were very attentive and provided guidance on age appropriate activities our kids could engage in and continue in their development. They've been very communicative throughout this past year and very flexible and understanding of each family's situation. Your child will be loved at Clairbourn School--200%! You will have no doubts.

Both of my children have attended Clairbourn School for over 6 years, and they have thoroughly…read moreenjoyed their time there. I am immensely grateful that they have developed leadership skills and become proficient public speakers during their time at the school. The supportive and kind staff have played a crucial role in nurturing their confidence. Additionally, Clairbourn offers ample opportunities for students to explore various interests, making it an ideal choice for parents seeking a well-rounded education for their children.

Best school around, lots of great kids, families and educators! The school has changed over the…read moreyears but there's the few veteran teachers still there! Still having the annual ice cream socials and PTA events!

hahaha savannah dolphins.. i never understood why our mascot was a dolphin. From what i could…read moreremember savannah was a good school. Some of my best childhood memories were at this school. The only teachers i can remember were Mrs. Carr and Mr. A (whom i heard left the year after i graduated). The teachers seemed passionate about teaching and the school had tons of activities. Man i miss recess and the food was decent. I drive by the school almost every week and ive noticed the basketball courts are gone (or moved). Good stuff