First I want to say the staff and everyone working there are very friendly, good, hard working,…read morepeople who care about the children attending the school. my son is 2 going on 3 and was not potty trained, was working on speech and people struggled to understand him. He's been attending for about 4-5 months and with the help of his teacher and his speech classes he come around speaking and playing a lot more. He has started asking to read more books and color(not inside the yet but he's getting there) beside being outside he's learned colors, shapes, started sharing with other kids. I strongly recommend this school to people in the area. when kids are learning in a great environment they grow a lot faster than expected it's exciting to see. So thank you for all you have do

We love Montessori Acedemy WC! The teachers are very attentive, caring, and do a great job of…read morekeeping parents informed. Sending your child off to school for the first time is scary; however, Montessori WC makes you feel safe and very aware of what is taking place in the classroom. As a mom I truly appreciate how they know my daughters name as she walks in, because it makes her feel safe and at home. Not only are all the teachers great, but Ms. Cindy the assistant director is also very welcoming and attentive to my baby at all times. Thank you!

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?

Both of our kids have attended Arcadia Montessori School and we could not recommend this school…read moremore for young families. Both kids started at AMS around the age of 2.5, after they were potty trained. Both absolutely thrived in this environment and saw incredible development milestones throughout their time at AMS. The teachers and administration at this school are simply incredible. Each teacher and administrator showed an incredible amount of genuine attention and affection for our children. As children move through the school, through the different classes across age ranges, and through their development, each teacher has age-appropriate and individual child specific support for the little ones. We unfortunately started at this school during Covid so we had limited access and engagement early on. However, as things reopened, we had an ability to come to the school for events, come make independent visits, and engage more in the day-to-day activities of our kids. Under the leadership of Mrs. Cheryl Roberts, our children were provided with an incredibly supportive environment to learn, grow, and to most importantly be kids. Our children showed incredible development throughout their time at AMS. I can confidently say that their reading, speech, math, and life skills developed significantly because of the attention and help of the teachers and administration of the school.

My daughter has been attending this school for two years, and we couldn't be happier! The staff is…read moreincredibly kind and caring. Ms. Mai is the best. She truly makes the transition from Pre-K to Kindergarten so smooth. She helps the kids come out of their shell, improve their eating habits, and grow so much in their development overall. Ms. Eden is also amazing! She teaches Kinder through 3rd grade, and my daughter has learned so much from being exposed to different grade levels. Her reading has improved tremendously thanks to the supportive environment. The school also offers a fun summer camp program, where you can choose different activity packets and the kids go on trips Monday through Friday. My daughter loves it -- she's always excited to go and spend time with her friends. I've seen such a positive impact on all the kids here. Many who started out with separation anxiety or shyness now love coming to school every day. That says a lot about the teachers and how they connect with the students. One of the main reasons we went with this school was because of all the positive reviews and the smaller class sizes, which allow for more one-on-one attention between teachers and students. They also provide a yearly schedule so parents always know what's going on, and their early drop-off and late pick-up (until 5:30 PM) make it very convenient for working families. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a place where their child can learn, grow, and feel genuinely cared for.

Would not recommend this school at all a few years ago, I went to pick up my grandson, back then…read morethe weather must have been 45 degrees, he was barefooted, his pants were so wet. It broke my heart.

We absolutely love Creekside Montessori. From the moment you walk in, you can feel how warm and…read morewelcoming everyone is. The environment is open, airy, and inviting, creating a nice and comfortable space for the children. One of the things we appreciate most is how flexible, understanding, and accommodating the staff are. They care about each child and family, and it shows in every small interaction. Ms. Ariel is especially wonderful--she is incredibly sweet, caring, and has such a natural way with the children. She made my toddler feel safe and at home right away! The entire team is delightful and they create a positive atmosphere that makes everything feel pleasant and easy. We are grateful to be part of the Creekside Montessori community and highly recommend it to any family looking for a preschool!

As a mom, nothing is more important than finding the right school for your child. My daughter, who…read moreis very attached to me, has had a smooth transition to preschool thanks to the support of her wonderful staff (Ms. Lily, Ms. Alejandra, Ms. Brie, Ms. Destiny, Ms. Felicia, etc. basically all staff) Ms. Grace the director, is incredibly warm and welcoming, and Ms. Francesca is always attentive to everyone's needs. We have Ms. Lily as our room teacher who is the BEST! She is warm, patient, and truly care about each child. The environment is joyful and nurturing, and it's been a few months and my daughter has grown so much in confidence and happiness. It feels like a second home, and we're so grateful for the love and care they show every day.

My almost 3 years old daughter has been here for almost 2 months. I feel truly blessed that I found…read moreAgape Montessori school for her. All Staffs are super friendly and helpful. Ms. Amy and Ms Grace are amazing. My daughter loves them. The school's environment is nice and clean. In short, I feel safe and happy dropping off my daughter here everyday

My children attend this preschool, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The teachers are…read moreincredibly caring, patient, and friendly. They take the time to connect with each child, making the environment warm and welcoming. My kids look forward to going to school every day, and it's clear they feel happy and comfortable there. I love that they offer Chinese class twice a week. My children can now converse with some of their friends in Mandarin! They also offer music class once a week. My kids are learning a lot more compared to others their age and I believe it's because all the teachers here are Montessori certified. It's truly a wonderful place for early childhood learning!

Discovery Montessori Preschool is truly AMAZING! My son has been attending since he was only 2…read moreyears old. When he first started, he was really shy, hardly spoke, and would prefer playing and being alone, which was concerning me. However, my son soon began to excel. He's become more social and verbal, constantly learning new things and continuously showing improvement. When I pick him up from school, I love seeing how happy and comfortable he is playing with the other children. He now tells me about his friends and what he did that day, and sometimes, out of nowhere, he'll sing songs he learned at school. The teachers are incredibly kind, caring, and patient with all the children. They genuinely show how much they care for every child's development, well-being, and education. They are always willing to discuss any questions, recommendations, and concerns I or they may have. I appreciate it when the teacher not only informs me of his progress but also points out areas that he needs improvement in. The staff also helped me with potty training and were always understanding and accommodating to schedule changes. I have peace of mind every day when I drop him off, knowing he will be safe, well cared for, and in good hands. I completely trust my child in their care. I 100% highly recommend Discovery Montessori Preschool to any family searching for a high-quality, reliable preschool where children are encouraged to learn and develop. Thank you so much Ms. Nilani, Ms. Dishani and Ms. Ayanti! You are all greatly appreciated!

Discovery Montessori Preschool is truly amazing! My son has…read morebeen attending this school since he was just 2 years old, and he has learned so much. His speaking skills have improved tremendously, he's very good at math, and he has developed great behavior. A big thank you to Ms. Nilani, Dishani, and Anyati -- they are all wonderful teachers! With my son starting kindergarten this August, I know he will miss this school very much.

Our family had such a wonderful experience with AIP. My daughter was part of the AIP family for…read morefour years, progressing through Mini Todd, K1, K2 (TK), and Kindergarten. Throughout every stage, she grew academically, socially, and emotionally thanks to the incredible teachers and structured curriculum. Although she missed the first‑grade cutoff by 4 days, her new public school offered an assessment -- and because of the exceptional teaching and learning at AIP, she passed the assessment and was approved to move up to first grade. As a parent, I felt genuinely sad when it was time to leave AIP. I truly wish they had an elementary program because the teachers and curriculum are exceptional. We absolutely love all the teachers there -- every single one played a meaningful role in my daughter's growth. We always felt she was in a safe, caring, and inspiring environment. The good news is that our younger daughter will be turning 2 next year, and she'll be joining the AIP family too. Highly recommend!!!

Our family had a wonderful experience at Academicise International Preschool. The teachers took…read moregreat care of our child and were so attentive to every little detail, and academically the foundation they built is outstanding -- our child is now more than a year ahead of peers at the current school. Their process is also excellent: over the three years we were there, every question and request we had was well tracked and answered, and there was never a surprise. Our child has since graduated and moved on to elementary school, but still talks about and misses the teachers all the time -- that says everything about how loved and cared for they felt there. We're truly grateful for everything they did. Highly recommend!

We learned early on how incredibly important and foundational the learning ages of 2-5 were going…read moreto be for our son's growth. Until the age of two, we were able to nurture his love of creativity through art, get him engaged in reading and music, and keep him active and independent while learning at home, but his social-emotional growth needed a community like Modern Schoolhouse to truly develop. We met another family at his favorite playground that had an AMAZING experience at Modern Schoolhouse and their daughter, who was academically gifted and raised with similar philosophies, was thriving under their care. We enrolled and discovered for ourselves that Modern Schoolhouse was indeed an absolute gem for child development. Our son entered after turning two, and he was very shy/reserved at the time. The talking, dancing, singing, bilingual artist that blew us away with his funny ideas and love of learning at home, needed help expressing himself in the larger group. Over the next several years, Leonardo was able to grow and thrive his ability to emotionally self-regulate, from having a 'safe space' at home to being able to identify what he was feeling and how to 'calm his body,' to listening to others and respecting common space. What we didn't anticipate was not just the top quality of the school, the clean aesthetic spaces, and the exceptional teachers (Teacher Alicia from class 3 was truly amazing!!), but also the like minded and kind community that became a key part of our son's social life. During our son's first years at home, we studied Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia- instituting some principles of each in our approach at home. It wasn't until we met Sue and her philosophies at Modern Schoolhouse did we see some of these same philosophies embodied in an American child care setting; and we must have interviewed or toured at 5 or more local schools before finding Modern Schoolhouse. The core beliefs consist of the idea that children are competent, capable, curious individuals with hundreds of ways of self expression. The role of the school and family should be creating a structured, clean, and aesthetic environment that is conducive stimulating exploration and discovery. Teachers in this sense guide and foster collaboration rather than just 'delivering information.' Giving our son a new challenge was hard at first, but Sue and her staff were quick to offer suggestions and outside resources so we could reinforce some lessons at home, especially around his development of social/emotional skills like managing anger, dealing with disappointment, and learning to communicate when he needed space. He also was given the chance to learn how to build relationships and have positive interactions with new friends. Each 'season' and month had different themes that would be clearly delivered in monthly/quarterly emails along with chances to meet with teachers on child progress in key development areas of language, tracing, use of scissors, how to put on shoes/jackets, counting, class participation/listening, and emotional self expression. By class 3 (3 years old and above), our son was giving 'show and tell' presentations, using the 'sharing bee' to discuss their weekend, and playing inventive games to stimulate imagination and curiosity. Through the use of brightwheel, we were always shown photos and videos of our son having fun with friends and doing some fun activity. The school also offered many events at the school such as the "annual art show," "parent and me" day, and music sessions from Teacher Gaia culminating in a student led music performance (the cutest!). This year all the 4 classes made their own animal costumes and acted out various Disney themes. It was extraordinary to see him flourish and thrive under Teacher Alicia in class 3, who is truly remarkable for her ability to connect to kids and meet them where they are on the journey. By the end he was more confident in his presentations and even singing his favorite Disney songs Karaoke style to the class! Everything ended on a wonderful note with his graduation and small speech to parents and the graduating class. We were given an opportunity for a graduation photoshoot and his 'family book' with messages from all of the teachers as a keepsake that he created during his time there. As he graduated before many of the others in class 3, everyone created a special hand painted art for him with with the handprints of all his friends. It is bittersweet to go onto the next chapter, but he graduated school scoring high in every single metric of development, and he easily was interviewed and accepted into an international private school. Thanks you for being such a key part of his childhood journey and we hope to stay in touch with Leonardo and our growing family!

Our daughter was a founding student at Modern Schoolhouse in Eagle Rock. She attended TMS from when…read moreshe was 18 months until she graduated as a 4-year-old (when our family moved from LA to Denver). It's difficult to capture the gratitude and appreciation we have for Sue and her team in words. Modern Schoolhouse was an integral, joyful part of our family's life for several years. The teachers expertly crafted a safe, nurturing, and rigorous environment that provided a strong foundation for our daughter to blossom and grow. I feel like we will always look back on our enrollment at Modern Schoolhouse as one of the best parenting decisions we've ever made. A few things stand out about TMS: CURRICULUM - Our daughter was enrolled in full-time childcare for a year prior to Modern Schoolhouse. However, it was unclear whether her previous caregivers were working toward any kind of goal (e.g., Kindergarten readiness) or if she was learning anything. That changed the instant we enrolled at TMS. I remember feeling skeptical when Sue asked us to purchase a special pack of flashcards. However, a few months later our 1.5 year-old daughter was recognizing the alphabet and making letter sounds at home. We were legitimately shocked! Preschool years are so important for kids to develop foundational skills and get broad exposure to different topics. Modern Schoolhouse delivers a learning experience that feels ambitious, but not forced. Our daughter was always engaged with the current unit (e.g., marine life, camping, etc.) and excited to go to school. That is the best feeling as a parent! The regular assessments and parent/teacher conferences helped us understand her progress and make a smooth transition to our new school in Colorado. CARE - At the same time that preschool aged children are exploring new academic concepts, they're also learning how to interact and play with other children. Modern Schoolhouse does such an excellent job helping their students communicate, manage their emotions, and engage with their classmates. At TMS our daughter learned things like how to ask for space and differentiate between good vs. bad choices. Teacher/staff transitions are inevitable and unavoidable in early childhood learning. What stood out to us about TMS was the quality and consistency of the team over the years and across classrooms. The teachers at Modern Schoolhouse helped us through the various ups and downs of life with a toddler and major transitions like potty training. Now that we're no longer enrolled at TMS, we're realizing that we took for granted how proactive and responsive the teachers were with their communication. The "ouch reports" from the playground, the quick responses to questions, it's all so important for parents - especially if this is your first childcare experience. COMMUNITY - Lastly, I want to highlight the broader Modern Schoolhouse community. Our daughter became very close with several other girls in her classroom and over time we became friends with their parents as well. TMS families are diverse, kind, and welcoming. I appreciated the music day potluck, annual art show, graduation, and the various other ways that Modern Schoolhouse brought everyone together to celebrate the students. Thank you Modern Schoolhouse! We will forever be grateful to you for the positive impact you had on our family.

I'm writing to share how grateful I am for Montessori Academy, both the Diamond Bar and Arcadia…read morelocations. My daughter, Madelynn, has attended since she was three, and our experience has been nothing but positive. The teachers and staff have always been supportive, caring, and genuinely invested in her growth and well-being. Miss Emilene and the Arcadia team have always been there for us making Madelynn feel like part of a family. I'm truly grateful for everything they've done.

My child has been attending since February of this year, and I can say it's been a good experience…read more They have a lot of fun activities for the kids, especially during the summer, and my child seems to really enjoy themself while they're there. They tend to be excited to go to school and participate in activities, and they speak well of their teachers and classmates. The school appears to have a good student-to-teacher ratio, and the teachers seem attentive and aware of their students and their behaviors. Overall, the school tends to be clean and safe. My child also enjoys the food: they say "Chef" makes food they really enjoy. Drop-off and pick-up times are fairly flexible, which we appreciate. Something I really appreciate is that the administration has been responsive to any questions I've had as things have come up. Most communication happens via email, though every so often administration will approach me during pickup or drop-off to communicate something directly. We chose this specific school based on a recommendation from another parent, a coworker who told me how much he liked it. My child is in the three-year-old class, and they're currently working on phonemic awareness, basic addition, number recognition, letter recognition, and a few other things. Overall, I'd say the school provides good value for the price. It's not the least expensive option in the area, and it's far from the most expensive, but I can say confidently that it's very well maintained and appears to be high-quality.