We love Spectrum Montessori at Woodbury. My son is being attending for 2 years now and we are…read morepretty satisfied with the education and the manners he's getting there. Teachers are very kind and understanding at the same time they can be firm and inspire respect. They have a lot of fun activities and a week balanced time for play and work. They offer the chance to nap also for older kids that is something my son still do. The director and the front desk admin are extremely nice and kind and always on top of everything.

It has been an awesome journey for my daughter and for us as parents. Our daughter was at the…read moreschool for almost 5 years. The staff Ms Lura and Ms Kayley have been there for years and are phenomenal. They have always gone the extra mile, friendly and professional. The teachers are simply the best and love their students. They all have a long tenure with this school. We see all the students at the school learn so much from the teachers. Our daughter was lucky to have Ms Beatriz as a teacher. She is spectacular! Her previous career was as a programmer in Java and found her true passion in teaching. Because of her when our daughter was 4 she could identify all the continents, say the pledge of allegiance, name the human organs/body parts, name the planets, life cycle of caterpillar to butterfly, read books, add numbers up to twenty, subtract numbers up to twenty and when she turned 5 she was able to begin multiplication of zero, one, and two. Our daughter has learned so much social skills and leadership skills. The children take turns being the leader for the day and are so excited when it's their turn. The fun activities are off the charts with water days, foam party, animal/reptile visitors, police and firefighter day visits, weekly music classes, trunk or treat, Christmas and Christmas in July and art activities. The students perform in front of parents for Christmas, Mothers' and Fathers Day celebration. There were also extra curricular activities such as weekly soccer, hero sports (11 different sports were taught) yoga, dance, gymnastics. Over time our daughter got to try all these out. The only advice we would offer is to read everything the staff and teachers provide and send to you. Also listen to the teachers' advice and recommendations and to follow their leads. Working as a team with them made it flow easier. Thank you to all the teachers and staffs at Spectrum Montessori Woodbury!

We feel incredibly lucky to have found this in-home Montessori program for our infant son. From our…read morevery first visit, we knew this was a special place. The environment is peaceful, spotless, and designed with so much intention--from the low shelves to the natural, developmentally appropriate materials. Our son has absolutely thrived here. We've watched him grow in ways that continue to amaze us--gaining confidence, developing fine motor skills, and becoming more independent each week. It's clear that the Montessori approach is being implemented with a deep understanding of infant development, and it's been so beautiful to watch our son respond to that. The caregivers are warm, attentive, and truly gifted in working with little ones. Ms. Julia has created a calm, structured rhythm that makes our son feel secure and supported. Knowing that he is in such a safe, clean, and loving space brings us so much peace of mind. I truly love the individual attention that each family gets. We are treated with a lot of respect and personal touch. Little Explorers Montessori has been incredible, working around our schedule and being super flexible. We also appreciate many enrollment options, even for infants (which most schools do not offer). And finally, they use an app where they post updates through out the day! It is very convenient for the infant so that we are aware of the feeding, diaper changes and naps. Makes it much easier and beneficial to keep the routine going! We have been here for a little over a year and have more years to come! Big thanks to the team of Little Explorers!

This daycare has brought happiness not only to my son but to our whole family. We are truly…read moregrateful. It has all the advantages of a home-based daycare, without any of the typical drawbacks. Here are just a few reasons why: The teachers are everything when it comes to choosing a place to care for young children -- and in that regard, this daycare scores beyond perfect. Ms. Julia and Mr. Vlad, along with their amazing staff, always greet the children with warm smiles. They are caring, patient, and handle discipline with just the right amount of firmness and kindness. As a result, the kids both love and respect them -- and they listen well! The daycare uses the entire first floor of their home plus the backyard, creating a cozy, homey atmosphere. But at the same time, the space is fully designed for children -- much like a larger preschool. There are swings, a slide, a seesaw, and even rabbits and parrots for the children to enjoy! Despite being a home daycare, there are engaging daily activities, many of them Montessori-based. There's even gentle academic learning, tailored to the kids' pace. In just 3-4 months, our child joyfully mastered phonics here! Every week there's also a "Show and Tell" time that our child would look forward to -- likely because the teachers are so encouraging. They also make sure play is part of every day. In the summer, there's daily water table play. They even change each child into dry clothes afterward -- something many parents, including myself, would find hard to do at home every single day. Because of all this, our child -- who struggled to adjust emotionally at a large preschool before -- became visibly happier at this daycare. He looked forward to going each day, shared lots of joyful stories about his teachers and friends at home, and even sometimes asked to stay longer at pickup time!

After researching many other programs, DeColores stood out far above the rest as the best place for…read moremy daughters to learn Spanish, preschool academics, and other life skills, in a caring environment. DeColores is the perfect blend of learning and fun for my girls and best of all: They are immersed in Spanish the entire time! They have picked up an immense amount of Spanish in a short period of time! I love how small the class size is which supports customized learning at different paces, as appropriate for each child. My girls each get individual time to work on different skills (for example gross motor skills and fine motor skills - such as writing their names) with Maestra Yadi & Maestra Veronica and I love how the class is a perfect blend of large group, small group and individual learning! The children get to do so many creative art projects and there's a ton of special events throughout the year that Maestra Yadi puts much thought and effort into. Parents even get to participate too! My favorite was the Mother's Day luncheon where I was so proud seeing my girls perform and I was treated like a queen. Maestra Yadi also does a lot of neat things to make the children excited to attend school such as Estrella del Dia where every child takes turns being the Star of the Day where they get to be the teacher's special helper, pass out snack and bring something from home to share at show/tell. DeColores has had such a positive impact on my girls' development! I am incredibly grateful to Maestra Yadi for creating such an ideal learning experience!

De Colores is a wonderful, nurturing, warm, friendly, positive preschool. My children (5 & 4) have…read morebeen attending De Colores for the past two years and we couldn't be happier with this school. Maestra Yadi and Vero are loving, kind, and exceedingly talented in their ability to gently guide the children in learning Spanish and developing and expressing their creativity. I only wish that our children could stay indefinitely! I am confident that with the strong base of Spanish and positive learning that they have experienced here that they will be ready to continue progressing in elementary school. Gracias Yadi & Vero for taking such great care of our precious kiddos!

I toured 5 different preschools within the area, and as soon as I finished touring this school in…read moreNorthwood, I knew in my gut this was the one to enroll my child in. My child has been attending this school for over a year now. The staff and teachers are phenomenal. They remember every parent's (and grandparent's) name and greet us by name every time we walk in through the doors, which is so incredibly welcoming, and at the same time, comforting because it shows they know who wouldn't belong there. My kid comes home every day happy and excited, and he always looks forward to going to school the next day. The staff and teachers are very communicative and responsive to emails and phone calls, which I appreciate. I'm also very impressed with all the things my child has learned in his classroom, and the updates I get on the Montessori Compass app. Facilities are well kept and clean, and a decent sized outdoor playground! I'm so glad I enrolled my kid here and I genuinely would recommend this school to any other parent in a heartbeat! My only "con" (if I would even call it that) for this school is that I wish they had infant classroom so I can enroll my baby here, but the youngest they take is 2 years old.

My son goes here and he loves it! They provide two snacks and a lunch everyone. It's life saver!read more

My husband and I could not be happier that we found somewhere as trustworthy and engaging as Little…read moreAngels for our 2.5 year old son. Elle and Azie made the transition to daycare so seamless and provided an abundance of updates about our son's progression to make us completely comfortable. We love the daily updates of the activities that they work on - the crafts are the cutest and really show intention in what the class is learning everyday. The activities are all rooted in some type of development and we love seeing all of the creativity that goes into making each day different and fun. Our son loves outdoor play and the playground set up is really great. Plenty of space and age appropriate toys outside to release his wiggles during their outdoor time. We are truly so fortunate to have found someplace as special as Little Angels! The entire staff takes health and safety seriously and we appreciate all of the coordination and attention to detail. We are so thankful and look forward to bringing our daughter to Little Angels to join our son in the future!

My husband and I toured several daycare facilities, and none compared to Little Angels. From the…read moremoment we completed our site visit, we knew this was the right place for our daughter. Elle, Marlen, Azie, and Bianca care for the children with so much love, patience, and kindness. Our daughter is the youngest in the group, and they are always intentional about including her in activities while ensuring she feels safe, supported, and well cared for. We also love the structure of the daily programs they have in place. It's clear how thoughtful and engaging each day is, and it brings us so much joy to watch the privately shared videos for parents through their Instagram -- seeing our daughter learning, playing, and thriving truly makes our day. After a few months of attending twice a week at 10 months old, we're now increasing her schedule to four days a week as she approaches 14 months -- a decision we feel completely confident about. She's always excited to be dropped off, and it gives us such peace of mind knowing she's spending her days happy, learning, and building friendships. We genuinely love Little Angels, and highly recommend it!

I'm deeply grateful to have someone like creative minds teachers contributing to my child's growth…read moreand emotional well-being. Thank you again for making me feel comfortable being away from my child while at work and for caring for her beyond my expectations. Thanks so much for being so passionate about teaching young children. I cannot thank you enough for your influence on my child's growth and success. You always make my daughter feel comfortable and happy at school. You're awesome teachers Ms. Inoka, Ms. Martha, Ms. Debra (also Ms. Rosie, Ms. Meghna and Ms. Diana). You are a blessing to not only kids but to working parents. I was impressed with the amount of patience and love they showed for my daughter to settle down. I would highly recommend this preschool.

Our daughter has been attending Creative Minds for the past 9 months and we are so glad we found…read morethis center for our family. She is showered with care everyday and you can tell the owner (Ms. Inoka) genuinely loves all of the children and what she does. All of the other teachers are also incredibly loving. Each time at pickup, our daughter is beaming and has clearly had a great day. She is exposed to different kinds of foods (all of which is provided and included in the tuition cost) and is very healthy. The teachers host really endearing events for Mothers Day and Fathers Day and other celebrations too. All in all, I would highly recommend enrolling your child if there's space available, which is pretty rare.

My daughter began at Ms. Alla's daycare when she was not even 2, starting at a different location,…read moreand later continued here. The love and care she has received throughout these years has been incredible. The school offers so many enriching experiences -- field trips and cultural days, exploring traditions around the world, seasonal activities, baking, yoga, dancing, and even Summer and Winter shows. Every day is filled with fun and learning. She has had so many wonderful teachers who have helped shape her along the way -- Ms. Elizabeth, Ms. Amanda, Ms. Julissa, Ms. Jessica, and Ms. Maria -- each one leaving a lasting impact on her growth and confidence. Meals are freshly home-cooked, and Ms. Alla herself is one of the kindest, most generous, and genuinely caring people you could ever hope to trust with your child. We feel so grateful that our daughter began her schooling journey here. Most importantly, I have always felt safe and secure knowing my child spends her days loved, nurtured, and well cared for.

Most of the positive reviews are from 7 years ago and I wasn't at the location with Ms Alla, the…read moremore recent reviews. My review is for the Grassland location in Irvine. I wouldn't recommend this Montessori. I just pulled my son and our new Montessori is night and day better! The reason I pulled my son is because: the teachers seem burned out and don't seem to enjoy their jobs or excited to work with kids, he was still crying at drop off 6 months later, the communication was awful frankly. The problems started when they had turnover of teachers (2 new teachers in a 2 month period). I would drop my son off and there'd be a new teacher answering and I had no idea who they were. You can imagine as a parent how unsettling that was. I requested more than once to the Program Coordinator to please provide some information and communication to the parents about new teachers, and never have I received any. I even called the administrator to figure out what the issue was. I was told they'd send a newsletter out (this was 2 months after the teacher had already started btw). Never did we receive any information. I understand there's turnover at daycares, but to just completely ignore a parents request, one that I feel is pretty basic, is just unacceptable to me. Anytime I had a question or concern in general, I was met with a lot of defensiveness and I'm a pretty friendly and easy going person. I lost trust in the people running the Montessori, it made me feel like they were hiding something or just completely disorganized. As a parent you need to be able to feel like you can have easy and open 2 way communication with the people entrusted in watching your child. I did give them two stars because my son did seem to learn a lot during the time he was there, and the teachers were nice, they just again didn't seem to really love their jobs.

We have been incredibly happy with our son's experience at IMSz The staff is warm, attentive, and…read morecreates a safe, welcoming environment for every child. It's been amazing to watch his confidence and love of learning flourish. We highly recommend this preschool to other families. Mimi

We love this school. It's been wonderful to have them take care and teach our child not only…read moretraditional school curriculum but also how to be an independent person-- the "life skills". They accept our child at the level he's at and caringly challenge him to grow. He loves waking up to get to school ("it's so fun to see my friends!") and gets upset when we pick him up too early. From preschool to kindergarten, this place has been nothing but nuturing and caring. The kids are all amazing. Many activities for them and they can learn at their own pace and feel supported. We've also appreciated that they offer hot catered lunches so that we have the option of taking a break from lunch packing to give our child variety and exposure to different foods and feel included among other children during meal time. Competitively priced and well worth every penny. There are enrichment programs and also extended care if you are working parents (or just need some additional time). Good area and convenient to get to. The staff is wonderful!

Our son has been at this Montessori school for almost two years, and we truly couldn't be happier…read more He started in the toddler room and is now in the primary class, and the transition was so smooth thanks to the caring and attentive teachers and staff. Ms. Han and Ms. Bianca have made such a difference in our son's life. They genuinely care about his growth, both academically and emotionally, and we feel completely at ease dropping him off each day. The best feeling as a parent is watching your child run into the classroom excited, not even looking back. He talks about his teachers at home all the time, which says everything. Assistant Director Ms. Laure is also such a bright light at the school. She's always there at drop-off and pick-up with the warmest smile, greeting families and somehow knowing every child by name. She's incredibly kind, helpful, and truly sets the tone for such a welcoming environment. We feel so grateful to be part of this school community. The love, care, and dedication from the staff are obvious every single day, and it means the world to our family.

When we first visited this Montessori school, we were immediately impressed with the facility and…read moreenjoyed the tour. Ms. Laure welcomed us and showed us around--she was so warm and friendly, which made us feel at ease right away. Luckily, there was a spot available for our baby, and we enrolled her. What I really appreciated was how thoughtfully they helped our baby transition into daycare. She started by going just a couple of hours at first, and now, she happily waves goodbye at drop-off and goes into her classroom excited to see her teachers and play with her friends. Fast forward 10 months later, and our daughter has learned so much and truly enjoys being here. The teachers are all wonderful and caring, even with some staff changes along the way. Both Ms. Laure and Ms. Kari stand out for being especially kind, professional, and supportive. Overall, this daycare has made the transition much smoother and more positive than I expected. I'm so grateful our daughter is here--it feels like the right place for her to grow and thrive.

Blakeley Basic is simply the best preschool I could possibly find for my son. Our 4 year old son…read moreloves it so much that he even asked us on weekend if he can go. During this critical pandemic situation, virtual class just didn't work out for my son. Beside learning academically, he needs to socialize and play with friends. A fun home play-based school is what I was looking for and I can't believe I found this perfect place. Kristen, the owner, is patient and she treats all her children like her own. The children are around the same age as my son and they play so well together. There are various indoor and outdoor learning activities for children to explore. It's a loving, fun, creative and educational environment. There are 3 furry friendly friends in school so my son get the experience of learning how to be around animals. We feel super comfortable and lucky leaving our son with Kristen. Every morning when my son wake up, the first thing he says to me is "Let's go to school"! Totally opposite than his previous preschool experience. We love Kristen and her school and more importantly, our son loves it!

The appearance of Blakeley Basics is like the grace of God…read more Because of the virus, my daughter has been staying at home since March. Until I found Blaseey Basics. My daughter was very excited when she came here for the first time. Comfortable and happy, as if at home. Every day after that, she anxiously wanted to go to Kristen's house. She saw the real caterpillar transform into a cocoon and become a butterfly. Made a lot of beautiful crafts. Began to like mathematics. English has also improved significantly, and she has passed the IUSD language test for PK admission with full marks.