Our son attended Newport Ave Preschool for two years (from age 3 to 5) and we have nothing but…read morewonderful memories of his time there. We wanted him to take his next steps with learning and experience things beyond what we could offer him at home. He got exactly that and then some. His teachers did a fantastic job getting him through the Pre-K and TK curricula; we still have a lot of his old school work showing how much he had learned and how much practice he had gotten. He would frequently speak fondly of his last teacher, Ms. Jackie, as well as the friends he played with at school. There was a classmate he would refer to as "Melon" that we think was his best friend and we thought it was so cute. We'd like to give our thanks to all of his teachers - Ms. Jackie, Ms. Emily, Ms. Nikki, and Ms. Bella! He really enjoyed the variety of extra curricular activities offered at Newport Ave, like dance, music, soccer (his favorite), arts and crafts, and taekwondo (his other favorite). As parents, some of our favorite things include the winter holiday performances, the picture updates on Remind showing what everyone is up to throughout the day, and the final letters from all the teachers he had connected with over the years. Ms. Mayra was a pleasure to talk to when dropping him off in the morning, as were the other teachers when picking him up at the gate. Communication over the Remind app is super simple and responses tend to be very quick. Since starting kindergarten, Nate has become a top performer in his class, and we believe Newport Ave Preschool deserves a great deal of the credit for that. We're so grateful for everything this school gave him.

Ms. Tere in the toddler room is great. My daughter has a hard time letting go of me with anyone but…read morewith the teachers at Newport she is always willing to go which says a lot. She is always happy when i pick her up and she has picked up a lot of new songs, letters, tracing and counting skills. She is now interested in reading books at home and has improve her vocabulary. I also love that they speak spanish and english to her.

Absolutely a million times the best preschool you will ever find! A dream come true!…read more 3 kids went there and I can't wait to send my 4th! I love this place, the people and their way of thinking!! enroll now! Don't wait!

My son has been going to Tustin Preschool since late 2022 and is currently in his 2nd year of…read moreschool with them. We love it so much and I couldn't be happier with them! WHAT WE LOVE: - The teachers have been here for years and have their process down and work with all the kids so well. The kids love all of them! - Competitively priced AND they provide you with 1/2 of the weekly tuition if you're going to be out for the whole week! - They provide breakfast, snack, lunch and afternoon snack! Most kids still pack a few extra snacks, but saves me time, stress and money! You can also bring your own lunch if your kid wants something specific...they post the menu every week. - They open early AND close later than most preschools that I found! This was much needed for me and my husbands work schedule - They have a great outdoor play area for the kids! - My son brings home so many projects he works on and has been learning so much academically as well! - As working parents we don't have a lot of time to do extras...they require very minimal assistance from us! For holiday parties, we can easily sign up to bring things...but no after-school events/performances/spirit weeks where we need to dress up the kids everyday! For us, that works best for our situation and we appreciate it :)

We have had our 20 month old daughter at this daycare for a few months now, and couldn't be happier…read morewith the experience so far. From day one, the staff have been incredibly kind and attentive. The facility is always clean and well organized which gives us peace of mind. One of my favorite things is they send daily photo updates of our daughter. It's a thoughtful touch that helps us feel connected to her day, even when we're at work. She seems happy here and it's amazing to watch her grow more socializing and learning with other children each week. I recommend this daycare to other parents looking for a safe, supportive, learning type environment for your little one.

We love Creator's Corner! Our oldest son attended for 2 years before kindergarten, and he was…read morewell-prepared for kinder (his bday didn't qualify fir TK but also he didn't need it!) He learned the basic academic things like letters and numbers but also how to behave in a classroom. The teachers make learning fun and are loving towards the kids. He also made friends at CCP who we still hang out with today. Our 2nd son is currently attending, and we've continued to feel it's a safe and loving environment for learning and fun.

This is a wonderful preschool. My son looked forward to going to school everyday that he went here…read more He was very sad to leave to go to a new school for Kindergarten. Now I'm taking my daughter here and she loves her mommy and me class. She wakes up everyday wanting to go to school even though the class for her age is only one day a week. Also, one of the teachers here, her name is Mrs Bennett, is an angel of a teacher. Even after my son left to go to kindergarten, she got in touch with me to ask how his first day went on the first day of school! She cares about the kids and is so kind. She sets the bar for what a good teacher is and I'm so happy my daughter will get to eventually have her as her teacher too!! I would definitely recommend this preschool!

I researched several other schools for my 3 year old Son before committing and being put on a wait…read morelist, and hands down this one was by far the BEST!! The teachers and office staff are amazing...they treat you like Family! My Son is always having so much fun and wants to go everyday lol. The Reggio philosophy and outdoor classroom is perfect for my Son, who loves to explore and get dirty...such a fun way to learn! Anyone would be happy sending their child here, and I love it just as much!

My son has been attending Edgewood Preprimary Academy for almost a year, and he is always so happy…read moreevery day! His teacher, Mrs. Barajas, is incredibly patient and energetic. My son loves her very much. Even though English is not his first language, she always finds great ways to communicate with him and has helped him tremendously in learning English. The Director, Mrs. Mauro, is very responsible and caring. She knows every single child well and takes time with parents to discuss each child's growth and needs. With the cooperation between the school and parents, children truly get the best support to grow. Edgewood also offers a variety of fun activities and even field trips, which both we and our child really enjoy. Before choosing Edgewood, I toured many daycares and preschools in Irvine and Tustin. What impressed me the most about Edgewood is the amazing student-teacher ratio. Their teachers are always energetic, passionate, and have been working here for many years -- the turnover rate is very low. If you are looking for a school with small class sizes where teachers can give more attention to each child and really get to know them, Edgewood is the best choice. The teachers here truly love every child. And beyond all that, the school offers excellent value for the quality of education provided in this area -- something that makes us appreciate our choice even more.

My 3-year-old son attends Edgewood Preprimary Academy, and I couldn't be happier with this school…read more All of the teachers here truly love children and show so much patience and care. I want to especially highlight Mrs. Mauro, the Director, and Mrs. Barajas, my son's classroom teacher. Mrs. Mauro is a very responsible and attentive leader. She knows every child well and communicates with parents in a smooth and timely way. Whenever there's a question or concern, she addresses it right away, which gives me so much peace of mind. Mrs. Barajas is incredibly gentle and patient. My son is quite energetic and not the easiest little one to guide, but she always takes the time to teach him with kindness and understanding. I'm truly grateful for her dedication. As a parent, it makes me feel very fortunate to have such supportive and caring educators helping me on the journey of raising my child. Edgewood is truly a wonderful place for young children to learn and grow.

This location is near the fwy The staff is super friendly…read more I did a walk through and I loved it . Definitely the place for me .

Cold, unwelcoming and dirty playground. I had a tour this…read moreweek, hopeful it was a nice daycare despite the drab outward appearance especially since it was SO close to home. Worst tour experience to date. Full story here: As soon as I get passed the gate I'm asked to put on a mask, all teachers wear them I guess. (Which I wouldn't mind but why wasn't I told about this prior to the tour?) she took my temperature then asked if I was sick, ( I have allergies, hello Spring pollen ). I was taken back to nursery where I could see infants through the window. Decent setup, not amazing but just ok. It smelled like cleaning supplies pretty strong in there so hindsight I'd like to know what they clean with since my daughter would be breathing in those fumes. Toured the outdoor play yard toddlers and infants sections. I was extremely disappointed, it looked dirty. And barely and play equipment in infant area. The fake grass needed to be replaced and there was red tape on floor that seemed to be holding it together. I asked how much to start my daughter at end of February, the response was "it's $1600 a month." Yes I understand that my reply. But asked how much for registration and just for February? How much do I need to put down yo start my daughter. Her reply again was its $1600 a month and February would be prorated. I already knew it was only one week in February which should be $400 plus their registration fee. It took me at least two more times asking how much to start before she walked me inside to get her assistant to figure the prorated amount. While we're waiting on that I ask to meet the teachers in the nursery. Her response was "you can meet them after you pay" Utterly ridiculous! I can't meet my daughters card takers until AFTER I PAY⁉ I said I'm not signing my daughter up without meeting her teachers. Then she said oh, ok let me get them. She walked away but at the point I was done! The place is old, dirty, chemical smelling and director rude, only cares about your money. Not once did she acknowledge my daughter say hi to her at all or make me feel welcome. I told her it's not the right fit for us, we're leaving. Then she asked why and kept trying to stall us asking what went wrong and how to fix it. I told her everything I listed above but she didn't listen and didn't seem to understand what my problem. Maybe it was a language barrier thing on her end but it's 100% NOT something I want to deal with in a daily basis on top if everything else. FINAL NOTE - STAY AWAY. I ended settling on a wonderful in-home daycare I loved for far less. People who actually wanted to meet my daughter. Honestly any of the other daycares I been to would have been better than this place.

Our daughter is in the Fancy Flamingo classroom at The Goddard School of Tustin, and we truly could…read morenot be happier with the experience. Mrs. Tahereh and Mrs. Fariba are absolutely wonderful teachers. They are kind, attentive, and genuinely caring with the children. Our daughter lights up every morning when she sees them, which says everything about the environment they've created in their classroom. It's clear they put so much thought and love into what they do. Not only is our daughter happy and excited to go to school, but she is also learning and growing in meaningful ways. We feel confident that the care, structure, and encouragement she receives from them are laying a fantastic foundation for her future educational and social development. We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Tahereh, Mrs. Fariba, and the entire team at The Goddard School of Tustin. Highly recommend to any family looking for a nurturing and engaging early learning environment.

I'm glad that we took our kid to the Goddard School of Tustin. This place is well managed and…read morefacilitated with care. More importantly, the management staffs and teachers are responsible and nice to kids. Mrs. Tahereh and Mrs. Fariba are my kid's teachers. To be honest, they are the best teachers I could expect for the kid. They are devoted in providing the kid with diverse activities that are fun and educational. They teach manners and good habits like reading with care and fun. I respect them and would say thank you to them with heart!

Ms fabi is an amazing teacher! She teaches our child and does an outstanding job! Ms christina is…read moreanother outstanding teacher that cares about the children! I would recc this facility if you want to know your children are safe and cared for.

We enrolled our child at Great Foundations Montessori for about a month, and it was a terrible…read moreexperience from start to finish. Every single day our child screamed and cried at drop-off. Instead of being comforted or gently helped to transition, the staff's solution was to isolate our child from the other children. There was no warmth, no reassurance, and no effort to help our child feel safe. This was shocking to us, especially since our child is typically wonderful in other social settings and has never had issues like this elsewhere. Drop-offs were especially uncomfortable. There was never a friendly greeting or any attempt to connect with our child or with us as parents. The staff consistently appeared emotionless, dry, and indifferent, which only made an already difficult situation worse. We were told that this school used to be a great place, and after speaking with other parents who had also pulled their children out, it seems many feel the quality has gone downhill significantly. Unfortunately, that was very evident in our experience. What's most upsetting is that this environment seems to have genuinely traumatized our child. After leaving Great Foundations, we enrolled our child in another childcare program, and the difference is night and day. Our child literally dances when we drop them off now, which tells us everything we need to know. We would not recommend Great Foundations Montessori to any parent looking for a nurturing, supportive environment for their child. This was a horrible experience that we regret.

What an amazing school! Full of wonderful teachers who encourage children to have fun and learn…read morethrough hands on experiences. Everyday was filled with fun activities, cool projects and messy hands. TCP has been such an amazing experience for our family. We went to TCP for 5 years with my two boys and it was a great learning experience for them. TCP parents are very involved in the school which I think is an amazing once in a lifetime experience. I am so happy our family was able to go through TCP and meet so many wonderful people and that I got to share this experience with my littles. Having the memories of them growing up and watching them learn was something that I will cherish forever. It is a co-op so there were responsibilities within the school which I thought were very manageable. They are able to work with your schedule and find the right fit for your family.

Preschool is a formative experience for young children and I don't know of a better choice than…read moreTCP. This is a parent participation program that is really worth your time. The teachers are so loving and fun. The community that is created at this co-op can enrich yours and your child's life for years to come. If you can spend a few hours each week, you can do this school. It is such a gift.

This is such an amazing school! The teachers are so caring and so engaging. My 3yo was hysterical…read morewhen he first started school and was so nervous, and now he absolutely loves it. He always tells me to pick him up "later" so he can play with his friends. Their outdoor area was just renovated a couple of years ago and they did such a great job with it. I just can't say enough good things about this school! Make sure to register early as there is usually a waitlist!

Our family has been part of the GSP community for 6 wonderful years, and it is sooo sad for us to…read moresay goodbye. Our younger child started at GSP from six months old, and looking back, choosing GSP was definitely one of the best decisions we made. We would love to share our positive experiences and help spread the word about how special GSP truly is! It is definitely a safe and loving environment. The teacher to kid ratio is very good. Every teacher we have met here is genuinely caring and loving. The staff and front office have always been supportive, providing prompt and thoughtful responses to our requests. We will deeply miss the warm smiles we saw everywhere on campus, the birthday celebrations for kiddos at chapel, the lovely holiday gifts from the classrooms, and every page of the yearbook so thoughtfully customized for each child!