We've been waiting a couple of years to leave this review, now that our son has graduated from this…read morepreschool. Marina View Preschool has been a home away from home for our son, who was there for 2.5 years. In his time there, he flourished not only academically but also in his social-emotional skills. Our son made deep connections with his teachers and classmates. The school runs a tight ship in their policies and practices which ensures the school is properly staffed and the children are safe and properly attended to. We toured many different schools in the area and Marina View stood out for the location/safety of the campus, their open door policy and how happy the children looked when we visited! Our son loved his experience there and misses it so much! It was a school where he felt accepted and safe to be himself. The school has cool events and activities throughout the year. It's just the BEST! We are looking forward to bringing our newborn when the time comes. Thank you Marina View for your wonderful, nurturing and loving staff and for always providing a safe environment for the children to learn, be themselves and have fun!

I toured a few schools/daycares in LN and this school by far felt right for my son. I looked for…read moresafety, attentiveness from staff, reasonable pricing, and a clean facility, and this school met all my needs and more. My son loved his time at this school! The teachers (my son was placed with Ms. Sharlene, Ms. Mayra, Ms. Maria, and Ms. Pari across his 2 years here) are attentive, caring, and all around AMAZING people! My son's excitement every day to go to school speaks to the kind of rapport the teachers built with him. The facility is also well maintained. I feel my son has been prepped well for Kindergarten because of the guidance and environment this school provided for him.

We joined Miss Anna's school this month and it was the best decision we have made. She is kind,…read morecaring, intelligent and made with magic. Our son goes three days a week and when he isn there he asks when he can go back to school to see Miss. Anna and his school friends. The best environment I could have ever dreamed of. Thank you to the magical Miss. Anna

Would recommend Anna Maria Montessori to any parent seeking a nurturing and high-quality experience…read morefor their child. I stumbled upon the school from a referral and it was the best decision for our son. Ms. Anna and her staff create a warm, engaging and peaceful environment that supports both academic and personal growth. The small teacher-to-student ratio ensures the kids get the attention they need at this milestone age. The school is thoughtfully designed with spacious outdoor exploration space, a garden, a mascot tortoise and classrooms that inspire curiosity and independence. Ms. Anna has a gift for understanding and guiding children. She combines loving kindness with a calm, firm presence that fosters respect and cooperation. Under her care, my son is already learning valuable skills such as independence and confidence in his abilities--all within the framework of Montessori philosophy.

Choosing a preschool is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a parent, and after having two…read morechildren attend Pacific Preschool's San Elijo Hills campus, I can honestly say it has been one of the best decisions we've made. Our oldest started at Pacific during COVID, which was an especially stressful time to be a new parent. I was also pregnant with our second son, so finding a preschool where we felt completely comfortable and supported meant everything. Even during such an uncertain season, the staff created a warm, consistent, and loving environment that gave us so much peace of mind. We always felt that our son was safe, cared for, and genuinely known by his teachers. Fast forward a few years, and now our youngest is enrolled at the same school. It's been so special returning as a family and seeing familiar faces. There's something incredibly comforting about a school where the teachers remember your family and truly invest in your children's growth over the years. One thing I've always appreciated is how closely the teachers partner with parents. They've helped us navigate everything from separation anxiety to developmental milestones with kindness, patience, and great communication. As working parents, having dependable childcare is important, but what we've found at Pacific Preschool is so much more than that. It's a place where our boys have been encouraged, celebrated, and loved. I'd also like to give a special thank you to Jessica, the director. Her leadership has helped create a culture that feels welcoming, organized, and genuinely family-centered. You can tell she cares deeply about both the children and the staff, and it shows in the positive atmosphere throughout the school. Watching our oldest successfully transition into elementary school with confidence, and now seeing our youngest thrive in the same nurturing environment, has only reinforced how grateful we are that we chose Pacific Preschool. If you're looking for a preschool where your child will be cared for by people who truly love what they do, I highly recommend the San Elijo Hills location.

10/10! We had the best experience at Pacific Prep- referred by our Pediatrician since his kids come…read morehere and if it's good enough for our doctor, good enough for us right?! Our daughter learned so much here in Mrs. Christy and Mrs. Nancy's class room 3. The facilities are clean, warm, welcoming, and addressed concerns promptly. Ms. Lindsey principal is also fantastic. My daughter starts TK this year and is so prepared and LOVES school. Can't thank you again for making our girls 1st school experience a success!!

We were at Kensington for over a year and it was wonderful! The administration, teachers, and…read morefamilies make this place special and help shape our young ones. My child has developed long lasting positive habits and a love for learning that I attribute this school to. Montessori was excellent for our child. During one of the parent teacher conferences, one of the most influential pieces of guidance I received as a parent was given to us by Ms. Stacey. Her advice has shaped the growth of our child and was passed along to their following teachers. Safety is #1 at this school. It's a gift when you can drop off your child, and go about your day knowing they're developing, safe, and actually enjoy their experience. We like it so much that we requested to come back for the summer after our child has already graduated from the program!!

Kensington Montessori of Laguna Niguel has been an absolute blessing for our family. Our daughter…read morecurrently attends, and our son was here for 2.5 wonderful years before graduating to TK -- and we could not imagine a better early-childhood experience for both of them. It's rare to find a school that truly lives up to the Montessori philosophy, but Kensington is one of those special places that stands out from the crowd. While many schools simply use the "Montessori" name as a marketing label, this school genuinely embraces the principles: independence, hands-on learning, thoughtful redirection, and individualized attention. Ms. Stacy, Ms. Viviana, and Ms. Yulia are incredibly communicative, warm, and attentive -- the type of educators who not only know your child, but truly understand them. The community here is just as exceptional. The school regularly hosts interactive activities and parent gatherings that bring everyone together. Our kids were always excited to go to school each morning, and even after pickup they loved playing with friends on the playground. The moms have formed amazing friendships as well -- getting together both with and without the kids, which speaks to how strong and welcoming the parent community is. The location is another plus: a beautifully maintained, safe campus perched on a hill near the town center, with an adjoining church that has always been friendly and receptive. Kensington Montessori is one of those rare finds that exceeds expectations in every way. We're incredibly grateful for the loving foundation they've provided for both of our children. Highly, highly recommend.

My daughter has blossomed in the last two weeks since she's started attending preschool here!…read more We chose this school purely based on how my daughter's face lit up during the tours. We toured a few schools and she did not like any of them until we visited this school. Ms. Pei and Ms. Betty from the bilingual classroom were both so warm and welcoming, and made my daughter so excited about starting school from the first time we toured their class! Before starting school, she was so shy and timid and would often avoid playgrounds with too many people. She would hide when people say hi to her, and run away from kids who tried to play with her. Ever since she started school here, she suddenly became a social butterfly! And she would wake up every morning excited to go to school and play with her friends! We seriously are so happy and thankful for all the teachers here for caring for our daughter and helping her overcome her social anxiety!

We started sending our precious baby, M, here when she was 9 months old. She is now 14 months old…read more We chose LNMC because without exception, the staff are so warm, welcoming and thoroughly trained in authentic Montessori education. (Any school can use the Montessori name, so just because a school says they are "Montessori" does not mean they implement it correctly or to a quality standard.) if you want the true Montessori experience, you will definitely want to tour this school. Baby M lights up every morning when she sees her teachers, and even though she misses us when we leave, I always have *complete* confidence and peace of mind leaving her there because I know she is loved, and her physical, cognitive and emotional needs are more than met. Teachers are flexible and understanding and communicative about the many particular and constantly changing needs (feeding schedule, switching from bottle to cup, encouraging solids and naps, etc) of Baby M. In the infant room, they support and follow whatever daily schedule your child follows at home. M did have trouble napping in a classroom at first (because she just wants to keep playing with everyone) but she is napping well now. The school feels like a community. Even the teachers of the older kids know Baby M and always say hello to her (we typically have to stop a couple times on the way to her classroom in the morning because she is a very social baby and wants to give the other teachers morning hugs). The school also hosts various celebrations, such as "Muffins with Mom" for Mothers Day and "Donuts with Dad" for Fathers Day. For Muffins with Mom, I got to hang out one morning after drop off to eat muffins and fruit with M and the other mothers. It was lovely. They even set up a back drop for Mother's Day for us to take a picture together and regularly send kids home with product art on holidays. I am not the biggest fan of product art (vs process art) as a learning tool, but I admit I LOVE these keepsakes and will keep them forever. We also had the opportunity to volunteer at the Scholastic book fair and to purchase books for M's classroom. Ms. Athana and Ms. Danielle (administration) keep the school very secure, the children safe, help support teachers on the daily and in their professional growth, and are always approachable. They are so kind and patient with our "new parents sending our baby to preschool for the first time" and other ongoing questions/concerns. (We had raised concerns about M not napping, which they completely understood and helped us resolve.) Other notes: the classrooms are very clean, well-organized, full of cognitively stimulating materials (but not cluttered) and have beautiful natural light. There is a kindergarten classroom if you want the option for your child to go the Montessori kindergarten too. The front door can only be opened with your own personal code (love the security), and check in and check out are done using the Procare app (easy, convenient). You will get daily updates via the app about when your child is eating, sleeping, and when they've had diaper changes. Teachers will also occasionally send photos of what your child does during the day. It is a nice connection to have to them throughout my workday. Clearly, we (and Baby M!) love this school. I highly recommend a tour if any of these positives resonate with you. If you do so soon, Baby M will likely greet you at the door of the infant room .

We've had a wonderful experience at MLS preschool. The teachers are caring and supportive. We have…read moreseen so much growth in his confidence and learning. So grateful for the positive and nurturing environment!! Highly recommend MLS.

The front staff Kristin is mean, unresponsive, and very demanding. You have to be on her time. The…read moreschool's lack of care for with their potty policy is shocking. Our kids are potty trained but they are 3! They should be reminded to go potty. Teachers won't even do that. We won't be returning this Fall. We do like the worship in the morning. But being reminded to go potty is a big deal for this age group and if you can't do something basic, we can't focus on other things. For this, they blame/point to the policy. Then change the policy and actually show up for 3yo.

If you are looking for a Montessori daycare, caring teachers, attentive staff, diverse…read morekids/families/friends, this is the best place you want to go. I want to give 6 stars if I can. My daughter has been here over an year now, the same time we moved to US. Teachers here took amazing care and attention to her when she was not even speaking English at the first couple of month at her age 2. They were patient, caring, encouraging, and comforting her to make her happy making friends in the school and starting to talk in English. Now she runs into classroom to meet teachers and friends everyday. She mentions about great things teacher taught her, how much she loves teachers and put teachers' names in her birthday party invite list, and how lovely her friends are from schools I am lucky that I have found the most trusted place for my kid toddler life. You should give it a try too.

As parents trying to set up an appointment for a tour of KIE's preschool, we initially heard back…read morefrom Taylor quickly upon emailing the admin@kiemontessori.com email. However, it's been radio silence since despite multiple email follow ups and phone calls (which go straight to voice mail). We would not recommend this school, if this is any indication of how we'd be treated as parents of actual enrolled kids at KIE. Such a bummer, automatically checking this school off of our consideration list.

Absolutely best choice for preschool! First time mom here and I was so nervous with choosing the…read moreright preschool for our kiddo. Everyday is a new adventure and hearing my little talk so sweetly about her teachers and friends, makes it definitely worth it! Thank you for creating such a fun, special, and safe place for our kiddo to learn and grow. She leaves school with a smile on her face and is always excited to tell us about her day and all the fun facts she's learned for the day. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found this preschool.

Miss Kristin is absolute gem. My son went to her preschool and my daughter is going there now. She…read moreeducate kids in playful way and both of my kids thrive there

Like many parents, I read the reviews before enrolling my son at St. Anne's, and I'll admit, I was…read morehesitant. Some of the concerns raised gave me pause. But as we near the end of our third year (currently finishing 4th grade), I feel compelled to share our experience because I'm genuinely glad we chose this school. No school is perfect, and yes, we've had our challenges here and there. But overall, St. Anne's does an outstanding job across many levels. My son is not only thriving academically, he's also genuinely happy. The school strikes a wonderful balance between being firm and structured, while maintaining a warm, positive environment where kids are encouraged and challenged to grow. One of the highlights for us has been the next-level extracurricular offerings and the way St. Anne's integrates experiential learning in every grade level. These hands-on experiences really resonate with the kids and make learning more fun and meaningful. Our first year was a bit rocky, while St. Anne's is a private school and doesn't follow public school IEP protocols, the principal at the time (Mrs. Bournazian) went above and beyond to work with his teacher and me to put support systems in place to help him suceed. When she became Head of School, I was a little nervous that our dynamic might shift, but the transition has been seamless and honestly, the school has continued to flourish under her leadership. We still feel incredibly supported by both the administration and teachers. Speaking of teachers, we've been very fortunate. Each year, my son has had passionate, caring educators who are truly invested in their students' growth. I've heard some concerns among parents about staff turnover, but having experienced two other schools (one public and another well-known private school in OC), I can say this is fairly typical. Teachers move on for all kinds of reasons, what matters more is the consistency of care, and we've always felt that here. With the exception of one long term sub that was not ideal, we've had outstanding teachers from 2nd to 4th grade. The music program is beyond impressive, Mr. Yaple works wonderfully with kids of all ages. Same for the arts program, the school puts on a more professional production than some theater houses in LA. This is a school that provides the opportunity for all kinds of kids to thrive. Socially, like many schools, St. Anne's can feel a bit cliquey at times, but we've also met some truly amazing families, and my son has built wonderful friendships. All in all, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend St. Anne's. I'm grateful we ignored the negative reviews and gave it a chance.

This school is good in many ways. I like some of the middle school teachers. I think it's good…read morequality overall. The reason it only ranks 3 stars with me is due to the inefficiency of the drop off/pickup line compared to other schools. It's really a grind if you have to drop off/pick up a kid at another school. The staff there is also rude.

We absolutely love Childtime and are so happy with our experience here. As 2 full time working…read moreparents, both of our sons started here when they were 4 months old, now 3y/o and 1y/o. When we were initially looking for childcare for our first son, we toured several places. After visiting Childtime, we immediately knew this was where we wanted him to be. What made our decision easy: - Thoughtful lesson plans that were shared with us at the beginning of each week. Even at the infant level. Both boys have learned so much, from the start of their time here. - The teachers and staff are amazing. They truly care about the kids. I didn't have to worry after dropping them off. I always felt comfortable and confident knowing they would take great care of my babies. I have to mention Ms. Maty in the infant room, Ms. Ursula in the toddler room, Ms. Fay in the two's room, and Mr. Josh. My boys absolutely love them (and so do I). - The App/camera. I'm able to watch my boys on the live camera constantly. They also provide real-time updates; diaper changes, meal times, nap timeframes, sending photos of activities they're doing. - Food and diapers are included which makes life a lot easier.

I can't say enough great things about Childtime of Laguna Niguel and the care they've provided for…read moremy 11-month-old daughter, Laylah. From day one, the staff has been incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing that Laylah is in a safe and nurturing environment every day. The teachers are very patient and engaged--they take the time to understand each child's needs and personality. I've seen so much growth in Laylah, both socially and developmentally, since she started attending. She's always happy when we drop her off and just as happy when wepick her up, which speaks volumes. The facility is clean, organized, and well-maintained, and communication from the staff has been excellent. They keep me updated on Laylah's day, which I really appreciate as a parent. I'm truly grateful for the love and care they show my daughter. I highly recommend Childtime of Laguna Niguel to any parent looking for a trustworthy and supportive daycare.