When you are blessed, and able to see your grandchildren have the same opportunities that you gave…read moreto your child in attending Little School of the West contributes to memories that continue to grow. Just like seeds that grow with caring, love and nurturing becomes a bundle of beautiful healthy flowers. Thank you, to all teachers, staff and all families belonging to this wonderful school. Doris and Ed Ebel Grandparents

My daughter attended here 2023-2024. It was worth it even as a part time student. She just started…read moreTK at another school with such ease. Starting her early at LSOTW was the best decision. The TK she's attending is a lot bigger with a lot of kids and I could only imagine it would have been overwhelming if it was her first school experience. Instead I have an extremely happy 4 year old excited for school every day. LSOTW prepared her for the full time school structure. I would have enrolled her earlier if I knew it would have made such an impact. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive The school is clean and I loved their safety protocols. I looked at other schools around the area when I was looking for a preschool and LSOTW was by far the best. We will miss LSOTW!

There are not enough recent reviews on here, so I wanted to shed some light on this wonderful…read moreschool--we just graduated from the Pre-K program, and I'm genuinely going to miss it! From the start, I knew exactly what I was looking for in a preschool. I had previously worked in preschools and in admissions at a Pre-K through 8th grade private school in Saratoga, I had strong opinions about what kind of environment I wanted for my own children. My top priorities were: strong leadership, small class ratios, and teacher retention. When I toured Stepping Stones, I knew immediately that this was the right place. Ms. Jenny, the Assistant Director, is fantastic--bubbly, professional, and genuinely invested. Whether she's greeting families at the door, supporting teachers in the classroom, decorating, or prepping for the next event, she's fully present and hands-on. Her leadership sets the tone for the whole school, creating a warm, welcoming, and well-run environment. One of my favorite things about the program is the 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio in both the 3-year-old and 4-year-old classes. It's not a model where one teacher manages a large group with just an aide--it's truly one teacher to twelve students. The classrooms are designed for this more intimate setting, which allows teachers to get to know their students deeply. (Bonus: you only have to buy 12 party favors instead of 24! ) Teacher retention is another strong point. You can tell the staff love working here. Former teachers and substitutes often return, and there's a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration. I frequently saw teachers sharing ideas, helping one another, and going above and beyond to support their students and colleagues. Communication with the school is also seamless, thanks to the Learning Management System they use. Teachers and staff regularly post photos, share weekly updates, and send messages through it, which keeps parents in the loop in such a meaningful way. I also want to give special thanks to two teachers who made a big impact on our family: Ms. Karina has a warm and calming presence that made a world of difference for my son, especially during a time of big changes at home. He was still adjusting to having a new sibling, and mornings could be tough and emotional. Ms. Karina met him each day with such patience and gentle reassurance--her kind words, soft tone, and steady presence helped him feel safe and understood. She provided the comfort and consistency he needed, making his transition into the classroom so much smoother. We're incredibly grateful for the care and support she offered during that tender time. Ms. Nayeli helped provide him with the independence he needed to gain confidence in himself. Her encouragement, structure, and thoughtful approach created an environment for him to explore, take initiative, and thrive. If you're considering Stepping Stones, I can wholeheartedly recommend it. The leadership, classroom structure, and loving teachers make it a truly special place.

My daughters, now 4 and 7, have both attended since they were a 2.5 years old. I could tell that…read moretheir emotional and academic skills came from their foundation here at Stepping Stones. The director, Christine, and all of the teachers are EXCELLENT. Both girls are always excited to go to school every day & they were there from 7AM - 6PM. Now that we have moved up north, I appreciate this school so much. Pros: - Secured entrance with access code - Front desk knows every person that is picking up - Yummy hot lunch and fresh snacks prepared (My kids love the rice option cause what other school provides this?! ) - Clean establishment - Fun field trips to the zoo, pumpkin patch & also on site activities such as SNOW day! Plus so much more. - Lots of art work Cons: - School is far away from where I am now I've toured so many preschool (from Irvine to Cerritos) and this is by far the best! I don't know anyone that have signed up and hated this place.

PSA to all parents who have (1) neurodivergent children and/or (2) children who have medical…read morenecessities, stay far away from New Life in Artesia/Cerritos. Please also look the 1 & 2 star reviews for New Life Community Church under Yelp (some of which dates to over 6-15 years ago, which means this congregation/administration at New Life is complicit). They're unequipped to provide adequate care for your children nor keep your children safe. The head of the children's ministry, Tina Tribolet, who oversees New Life Preschool and their summer program Connecting Kids, is beyond rude as an educator and quite frankly shame on New Life for allowing her position as the children's pastor. Tina Tribolet removed my neurodivergent child from attending New Life under the pretense and I quote her verbatim that New Life is "not able to provide aid for such mental retardation." This statement from her left me in complete horror and shock. It worries me deeply that New Life has appointed a person that would make such a statement as the children's pastor and head of the children's ministry. (1) To parents with neurodivergent children, do not let Tina Tribolet groom you or your children into thinking your children is a problem that they're not. Her staff is uneducated and unequipped to guide your children with empathy and will isolate them as problematic. The children's ministry that oversees New Life Preschool and Connecting Kids does not allow for diversity and inclusion as they claim on the New Life website. I also question the credibility of Tina Tribolet in general as her staff Miss Luna left me a voicemail 2 hours prior to our conversation that completely contradicts her accusations towards my child. In the voicemail, Miss Luna stated my child was doing great that day with much improvement. Interestingly enough, I receive a call a bit later from Tina making wild accusations and that my child is no longer welcomed at New Life. It was during this conversation that Tina stated New Life no longer receives funding for my child's "mental retardation." Parents, I urge you to not subject your children to the scrutiny of her questionable ethics and practices. (2) To parents with children with medical conditions, there is a huge gap in staff to student ratio. Which needs to be brought to attention as they have one of the bigger facilities and play area in the nearby cities. Moreover, the staff that actually watches and interacts with the children are very young themselves. The staff evidently lacks teaching experience and leadership skills, which are both crucial to make fair judgement and compassionate support for our children. During bubble/water play day, my child bumped into another child as he caught bubbles/soap in his eyes and could not see. The other child, who has a history of seizures, ultimately fell and hit his head. From my conversation with Miss Taylor Harrison the day after, I want to make it very clear that there was no staff that actually witnessed this NOR was nearby to help the children. As a result, Miss Taylor scapegoated my child in what it seems as an attempt to avoid liability. My child said non of the staff questioned or even attempted to ask him what happened, and immediately pointed fingers at my child and punished him for their inability to maintain a controlled environment. After leaving New Life, my child was enrolled in a different facility right away and I received no complaints. The educator that runs the new facility said she had no idea what Tina Tribolet was talking about in regard to my child's behavior. Apparently New Life has a running reputation for how young and untrained their staff is. I have been meeting moms after moms that have had similar experiences with Tina Tribolet and cannot believe her rudeness and absolute audacity. I wish I knew about this before enrolling my child into New Life and I hope no other children come close to how badly Tina Tribolet made me, my child, and all other parents/children I've spoken to felt.

I have two kids--one in the 4-year-old class with Ms. Bee and the other in the 3-year-old class…read morewith Ms. Stacey. The school is ideal for preschool, with the best management under Ms. Bailey. All the staff are incredibly nice and warm. The curriculum is engaging, encouraging the kids to enjoy learning and look forward to going to school every day.

I have been taking my 2 year old here for preschool full time since the end of August. He is in…read moreMiss Kelcies class and she is great. My son loves going to school and loves the teachers, all of them. The director, Mrs. Szalene is amazing. My son had a little separation anxiety the first two weeks and she assured me he would get over it, and he did! Everyone there is super friendly and most importantly, I feel my son is SAFE and in a SAFE environment. The Tuition is very affordable and they are open from 6am-6pm which is accommodating for me and my work schedule. If you are interested, I would highly recommend them, it is at a Christian church, so if you aren't into religion, this wouldn't be a good choice for obvious reason. Its a perfect fit for our family and recommend it anyone.

I don't know much about what goes on inside but i do drive by this place on my way to work and i…read morecan give you the history of it which basically goes something like this: it used to be a house -- LITERALLY -- with a backyard that i guess someone decided to use as a preschool. about 2 years ago, they demolished it and built this 2 story INSTITUTION that you see now. now if they're going to spend that much money remodeling, they must be doing something right so yeah -- i assume this place is good.

Both of my kids attended Lovely Preschool. Joy is such a loving and sweet individual who really…read morecares about your children. She was always so accommodating, from school pickups to schedule changes to dietary needs. I love that they provide home-cooked meals. My daughter attended here until she started kindergarten, but she still talks about her preschool and how she wishes she could go back!

My daughter went to this school and she had a great time. The kids were very friendly and well…read morebehaved, Most importantly, the teachers were amazing helping my daughter to get comfortable and be confident. Thank you to Director Joy Han for your help throughout the year, your teachings&knowledge, are greatly appreciated. Will always remember Lovely Preschool..

La Palma Pepper Tree Preschool was amazing for my family and my husband and I always recommend them…read moreto anyone looking for childcare. My son started there at 2 a little behind compared to his peers, but that didn't last very long once he was enrolled. It was great watching him learn and grow there over the last 2 years. He's learned so much there from socialization to letter and number recognitions and even some sight words. If you're looking for a daycare or preschool I cannot recommend them enough

My daughter absolutely enjoyed her time here at Peppertree. The staff was so welcoming during the…read morefirst few weeks as we acclimated to the new schedule. Every day there was a written and verbal status report to help me know how her day went, what supplies were needed, and how she did during lunchtime and nap time. We will forever be grateful to Peppertree for the wonderful care that they provided for our family. I would recommend reaching out to Irma and Rebecca to get more information on the school and set up a tour just like we did a few years ago!

We are so grateful for our experience at Concordia Lutheran Preschool. Both of our daughters…read moreattended (both started at age 3), and we couldn't have asked for a more loving and nurturing environment during their early years. As a first-time mom sending my children to school, I was very nervous. I did a lot of research on different schools in the area. But Ms Medina and Ms Lorena were able to put my mind at ease and made me feel comfortable knowing my children were in caring and capable hands. Their kindness, communication, and genuine love for the students made the transition so much easier for our family. Concordia really helped prepare both of our kids for kindergarten. We were very pleased to see how much they grew during their time here. not just academically, but also in their confidence, independence and social skills. We have so many great memories from our time here and are thankful for the strong foundation our children received. I highly recommend this school to any family looking for a caring & safe preschool/TK that really helps prepare children for kindergarten.

Concordia is an excellent school. So glad we chose to send our son here. He has made so much…read moreprogress academically and with his social skills. He is really loved and cared for and enjoys going to school every day. We would recommend this school without a doubt to anyone.

We love this school - ALL the teachers are so wonderful and my daughter,Gemma, really flourished…read morehere. Such great care and curriculum. The staff really has love for all the kids and help them all grow so much. We are so grateful for the time she was there and especially to Ms. Gloria & Ms. Mandy! Can't wait to see them again when our next child attends in a couple years.

This school was horrible . My son went here for 2 years and was bullied by the children and the…read moreteachers did nothing to stop it I am so disappointed and would NOT recommend