We've had such a wonderful experience here. The campus is amazing, with so much beautiful outdoor…read morespace for the kids to explore and play. They're also incredibly thoughtful about each child's needs, including accommodating nap adjustments as kids are weaning off naps. This helped us soooo much! Best of all, Hillary, the director, is absolutely amazing. She is warm, thoughtful, responsive, and clearly cares so much about the kids and families. We feel very lucky to have found this school for our son.

Agree with the more recent comments - don't let the older negative reviews deter you! The current…read moreadministration is top notch - the director Hillary is wonderful and so are all of the teachers and staff. Our two year old runs into her classroom with excitement every morning and doesn't want to leave when we pick her up at the end of the day! The curriculum is fantastic, as are the extracurricular activities and family events. You won't be disappointed.

Wonder School! My 4…read moreyear old son has been attending South Bay Montessori for a year and absolutely loves this school. In the beginning he cried for about a month and the teachers were so patient and kind to him. He loves his teachers. They hold his hand and walk with him to make him feel comfortable and safe. Now he loves it and has no problems going to school. He comes home excited telling me about his day, singing new songs, cleans up after himself, and so much more that he has learned from attending this school. The environment is very clean and inviting along with the staff. I absolutely love Mrs. Evian, the director, and Ms. Mary, the owner. They both are very friendly and greets you everyday with a "good morning" and "have a great day ". They also allow you to watch your child through the windows of the classrooms if you wanted to see your child in class or outside in the playground. I also love that the teachers take pictures of the kids throughout the day so we can view what they do daily. This is a must see school and highly recommended.

My 2 year old has been enrolled for a few months and we have had a great experience. Her vocabulary…read moreand verbal skills have exploded and she is just about potty trained. I would not have been able to make so much progress with toilet training just at home. Miss Kelly's classroom is lovely and they are always doing fun crafts. My daughter loves going to school for circle time and to see her favorite teachers and friends. I appreciate that they are always in good communication with us regarding behavior and development

My daughter attended Village Park for three years, and I'm so grateful we found this school. From…read morethe very first tour, we were impressed by how diverse the student community was and how genuinely happy the children seemed. That diversity was very important to us, and I truly believe it has helped shape my daughter into the open-minded girl she is today. Another big factor for us was tuition. Compared to schools in Redondo Beach or Manhattan Beach, Village Park offered a much more reasonable cost (sometimes nearly half the price). The director, Ms. Yeshenia, was always responsive and easy to reach, which made communication simple and reassuring. Most importantly, my daughter loved going to school every day. She loved all her teachers and friends. Thank you for making my daughter's first three years of school such a wonderful and memorable experience.

My daughter was at Village Park for almost three years, starting as an infant and continued through…read morepreschool class. Every member of staff is so kind, caring and patient, they truly take care of the kids as if they were their own. Our daughter thrived here - both developmentally and socially. She learned so much, but most of all had fun in a loving and safe environment. Shout out to everyone at Village Park - they work so hard day in and day out, and go above and beyond to make it a special place for the kiddos. They celebrate birthdays, holidays and do fun stuff for every season to keep the kids engaged. It truly is a wonderful place! We moved to a new city so sadly are no longer there, but will be forever grateful for everything they did to care for our daughter!

We have had our son (3.5 yo) at Manhattan Academy for the last year and it has been such an amazing…read moreexperience -- all around SO great. We had him at another place prior to moving to Manhattan Academy and we could NOT be happier. We will be enrolling our daughter pretty soon, as soon as she turns two. We love the campus, the teachers, and much more. Thank you to Manhattan Academy for doing a great job

My kids attended Manhattan Academy from the Infant Center through Primary. We have loved everything…read moreabout MA. The staff is wonderful and invested in giving the kids a really great foundation and fun education. The Director is super involved, knows all the kids by name, and really cares about the kids. My kids have learned so much and enjoyed every classroom they have been in. Infant Center: We initially chose MA based on the infant center. Ms. Wroten has been the director in the infant center for years and she is a wonderful teacher. We loved that the teachers will ask you for your individual schedule for your child. All of the other places we toured had a set schedule that your infant needed to adjust to. You give them the schedule for feedings and naps and they will stick to it. The teachers provide updates throughout the day in real time (and pictures!) and they communicate with you about everything. Even in the infant center, the teachers will incorporate activities that encourage development. And I always appreciated the art projects and over the top projects for Mother's Day and Father's Day. We always trusted the teachers and felt that our kids were safe. Our kids flourished in the infant center. Toddler Community: The Toddler community is really the jewel of the school. A really welcoming and cute space that is separate and really special. We got to know all of the teachers in Toddler (most of whom have been there for years) and loved every single teacher. The teachers potty train the kids at a pretty early age. It made the potty training at home super easy. The teachers are very involved in the kids' development at this age - teaching them so many important foundational skills. We saw tons of growth here. Our kids had Ms. Campos (Cornejo) and Ms. Schott - both really amazing teachers - they genuinely care for all the kids and teach them so much. They hold conferences with the parents about your child's growth, areas of improvement, things to look forward to. Of course there are fun activities as well. On top of the motor, language, and cognitive skills they learned in toddler, they also learned to be kind, confident, polite, and friendly. Primary Community: The growth and development in the primary community is off the charts. Again, the teachers are amazing. Ms. Alcaraz is one of the best teachers I have ever known. She really cares for all of her kids like they are her own. Everyday I was amazed at the things the kids learned in primary. The development of reading and writing skills is really amazing. They also offer tons of activities that enrich the kids' experience - music, outdoor environment, spanish. I wish I had such a well rounded education myself at that age. The kids love the program, love their teachers, love going to school. I can't speak highly enough of our experience here.

My son has been going to school at the Academy of the Arts for about a year now and he loves it…read more Previously, my son attended the Growing Gardens which is the daycare at the same location. The teachers and the administration make learning fun for our kids. I know this because my son comes home everyday and can't wait to tell me what he learned that day. COVID Specific: The administration and the teachers at the Academy of the Arts took COVID safety protocols very seriously from day 1 and they continue to stick strictly to the protocols today. I feel safe sending my son to the Academy of the Arts on school days (I'd even send him on the weekends if they were open). Thank you Dr. Bogle and team!

This school is exceptional in every way, shape and form. If you're looking for an academically…read morerigorous school that's completely student-centered with LOW class sizes and some Judaism sprinkled in, this is the school for your child! Your child will THRIVE here, period. The administration and teachers are masters at "Fitting 10 pounds of stuff in a 5 pound bag" .... Let me explain. This school year, in addition to a phenomenal academic course load, our daughter has consistently been engaged in Gymnastics every week with Coach Paige, Rolling Robotics STEM, Musical Theatre, weekly cooking classes that are so impressive my husband wants to sign me up, targeted writing instruction from a USC Writing Professor, Chess class on Mondays, Legos on Fridays, Sports with the coach on Tuesdays, Hebrew everyday (GREAT for the developing brain!), Art class with a talented artist, Science Fair, Beach Clean-Up, weekend camping trip in the San Bernardino Mountains, and a bunch of field trips throughout the school year. No wonder the students LOVE coming to school everyday! Come see for yourself - take a tour and see what a school that's rooted in BEST PRACTICES truly looks like. Your child will thank you! It's truly a GIFT for your child to NOT share the instruction with 25-30+ other students. If you have any specific questions, feel free to message me here on Yelp. In addition to being an Academy parent, I'm also an educator with nearly 20 years experience. Happy to answer questions and/or help unpack different educational situations.

We've been a part of The Children's Place community for almost 6 years now. My son started in the…read moretoddler program and is now at the elementary school. My daughter completed her first year this year and they both deeply love their school. We chose The Children's Place Montessori because of the wonderful environment, the small class size, the affordability, and most of all the total commitment to true Montessori learning, not just having a lot of pretty wooden furniture and saying you're a Montessori school. Children are allowed to explore and go at their own pace. Sometimes that means they go quickly through a subject (though still with a thorough understanding) and sometimes more slowly as time and interest provide. That opportunity makes a huge difference and takes a lot of care and attention in a classroom full of kids. We really did not want computers in the classroom when our son was in kindergarten and are even more glad they're not a part of his early elementary education. Homeschooling was not in the cards for our family, but I really feel like the approach to learning here is the next best thing for our family. This is not a business that also happens to be a school. It's first and foremost a dedicated place of guidance that serves the whole child. I'm so grateful we lucked into an open spot exactly when we needed it so many years ago and look forward to many more years as a part of this wonderful community.

True authentic montessori school! My two sons love this…read moreschool! We really appreciate for all teachers!!

We have been attending redondo beach Montessori for 7 months now and we couldn't be happier! My…read morechild just turned 3 and now is in preschool with ms.summer (who is the sweetest)!! The potty training process went so smooth all thanks to her teachers in the 2 year old room ms.vianca and ms.Jaylyn! Like all first time mommy's I was very nervous about the potty training stage but ms.vianca guided us step by step and before we knew it my son was going to the toilet!! Still I can't thank my son's teachers enough for their support and guidance. I am so happy we found this lovely little school in our neighborhood. Not only are the teachers loving and caring but the facility is incredibly clean!!!! We continue to recommend this school to all our friends and family.

We have had two daughters attend schools within Mary's Montessori network, and I honestly don't…read moreknow what we would have done without this incredible village of people. When we first started looking for a preschool, we were specifically searching for a school built on the Montessori pillars of learning and child development. What we found was so much more--a community of teachers and staff who genuinely care about every child's growth, happiness, and success. The love, patience, and dedication they show each day have made a lasting impact on both of our daughters. It's comforting to know they are surrounded by educators who are invested not only in their education but also in helping them become confident, kind, and curious individuals. The school is always clean, organized, and provides a safe environment where I feel completely confident bringing my child every day. As parents, that peace of mind is priceless.

After sending our children to 3 other preschool's, Torrrance Montessori has excceeded our…read moreexpectations when it comes to care, education and comfort for our kids. The adjustment period was brief and our little ones have learned far more than they have at all their previous schools combined. The tuition is more than affordable and the staff are incredibly accomodating and gentle with all of the children. My only regret is that we didn't start them here sooner!

My son has been attending Torrance Montessori School since he was 2.5 years old, and it has been an…read moreexcellent experience for our family. The school has given him a strong educational foundation, and we've seen so much growth in his learning and independence. One thing I really appreciated was the support we received during potty training. I was very concerned at first, but Ms. Mei gave us helpful pointers and encouragement, and we were able to potty train him within one week. I also appreciate how communicative and supportive the teachers are. Especially Ms. Olga. My son loves to go to school because Ms. Olga is very supportive. My son was struggling with his workbook activities, Ms. Mei let me know right away and shared ways we could help him improve at home. Because of that teamwork, he was able to continue making progress when he returned to school.

There's nothing more comforting than your child WANTING to be somewhere you are not…read more From day 1 my daughter really enjoyed coming to PEM. The teachers, Ms.Maduka, Ms. Sharon, and Ms.Andrea in particular were a very important part in her development. The curriculum here is spot on and really enhances what your kid enjoys doing while also teaching them many other important subjects and ways to learn. If you are looking for a school that takes absolute care and dedication of your kid then look no further. I highly recommend this school to all. You will not be disappointed.

My daughter spent nearly two years at Pacific Explorer Montessori, and I'm so grateful for the…read moreexperience. From the very beginning, Mrs. Maduka created a warm and supportive environment where my daughter has truly thrived. She absolutely loves all her teachers, including Ms. Andrea, who introduced her to Spanish in such a fun and engaging way, and Ms. Sheron, who has also played a big role in her learning journey. My daughter has become more independent, confident, and curious, and has developed strong language, reading, and math skills. We've always felt at ease and fully recommend this school to any family looking for a supportive and enriching early education environment.

Our child has been in Room 3 since he was 2 years old, and it has been such a special experience…read morefor our family. Over the past two years we have watched him grow, learn, and gain so much confidence thanks to the amazing teachers. Also, all the teachers in Room 3 are incredibly kind, patient, and truly care about the children. They create such a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where kids can learn and thrive. The admin team and the other teachers are also so sweet and welcoming. Everyone at the school has always been supportive and caring. As parents, it means everything to know our child is loved and supported every day. We are so grateful for everything they have done, and we will always recommend this school to other families.

The teachers in room 1 were complicit in the violence and bullying of our 4 year old who has been:…read morepunched in the face, kicked, hit, pushed and teased at BCM continuously by the same kid over the course of the school year. He's also been pinned down and hit by other children. He's come home crying, missed a lot of school and woke up crying from having nightmares because of the bully. They started out as friends and then the bully began to get physical. It continued to escalate over time even after my wife spoke to the teachers who had no idea what was going on in the first place. My child kept getting hit and bullied so my wife asked the teachers to separate the kids. Then, our son got punched in the face. We were so patient and so understanding. My wife was a die hard supporter of our sons teachers in room 1. We trusted these people, this school, with the safety of our son. My wife reached out for help/answers multiple times, but they assured her everything was under control. However, they NEVER told the other kid's family and then lied to them when my wife had to contact one of the parents. They did not keep our son safe and he did not feel safe. They robbed the other family the ability to help their child navigate through any developmental needs by keeping this a secret. The owner and staff admitted guilt, wrongdoing and they apologized to us for concealing the matter from the bully's family - the history and the severity of the situation - that spanned six months. They waited until the end of the year to say that the bully was leaving the school - that was their solution to our little guy getting bullied and hurt for so long. The teachers in room 1 promised us that they would tell the bully's parents the truth but that never happened. We told them we'd finish the school year (last two weeks) and then remove him indefinitely. They apologized and said they were sad to see us leave the school but they understood we had to save our child. They apologized for not acting sooner. It could've been so simple, but it was too little too late. After my son got punched in the face on Monday, two weeks before school ends, more violence ensued on Tuesday. He got a bloody nose some how on Wednesday and, after our parent-teacher conference earlier that day, the teachers were distant to him. He cried and refused to go to school the rest of the week. He didn't understand why his teachers told him to go "bye bye" as we had not explained how he would be uprooted from his regular routine. The teachers and the room mom deleted my wife from the classroom app out of nowhere. That signified that regardless of the apologies and admission to being complicit in violence against our son - we were no longer welcome. My wife wrote a yelp review and the head of PTA threatened her and my 4 year old saying that he will be blocked entry into any other school in the area. She threatened our family saying will be blacklisted from the community and face legal action as well as other consequences. This grown woman, the head of BCM PTA, threatened my son and bullied my wife after our son has already suffered so much physically, emotionally and mentally. There has been an outpour of moms reaching out to my wife. Some genuine and some pretending to care while sharing their horror stories of Room 1 violence yet avoiding to be seen with our family in public. This school BCM, the teachers in room 1 and the head of PTA are an embarrassment to the private montessori education system. Don't punish my wife for protecting our child. Don't punish my 4 year old child for wanting to be friends with his classmates even if they bully and beat him.