My oldest recently graduated from BSMA and my youngest is still there, so we've been part of Bright…read moreStar for quite some time. I can genuinely say we have loved our experience here and both of my boys have absolutely thrived! From the Montessori-style independent learning and social environment to all the fun add-on classes like golf, dance, gymnastics, sports, and more, I've always loved how BSMA gives the kids so many different opportunities to learn, explore and just enjoy being kids. Both of my sons are pretty social, especially my oldest, and I truly believe BSMA played such an important role in building his confidence and social skills. He grew SO much during his time here, not only academically but as a person. And the teachers!!! When I say we have loved ALL of our teachers, I really mean it -- both the current teachers and some who have since moved on. They have always been so thoughtful, kind, patient, and genuinely caring toward our kids. What I'm always so impressed by, was the way teachers/director remembered every student's name, including students that weren't in their class. A huge shoutout to Ms. Mary, Ms. Brianna, Ms. Adrienne, Ms. Olivia, Ms. Kayenne, Ms. Saide, Ms. Valerie, Ms. Malorie, Ms. Bethzay, Ms. Yu, and ofc Ms. Jin! Ms. Jin was actually one of my oldest son's former teachers and is now the director, which makes it even more special. One thing I will mention is that the structure and facility are a little different from a traditional classroom setting. It's much more open and the kids have opportunities to interact and socialize with one another throughout the school. I know that might not be everyone's preference, but I actually LOVED that about BSMA. I really think it contributed to how social and confident my kids became. My thought was always: they're going to spend Kinder through high school sitting in more traditional classrooms, so why not let their first educational experience be somewhere fun, creative, open, and different? Academically, I also feel BSMA gave my oldest such a strong foundation going into elementary school. He entered Kinder incredibly prepared, to the point where I sometimes feel like he isn't being challenged as much now because he already learned so much at BSMA! That really speaks to what a phenomenal job they did preparing him. Another thing I really appreciate is how well they keep parents updated through ClassDojo. Throughout the day, we get photos and detailed updates about what the kids are learning and doing, what they ate, restroom updates, and more. The teachers will often include lengthy descriptions explaining the activities and what the kids are learn/play, which I've always appreciated. You really get a glimpse into your child's day instead of just dropping them off and wondering what they did for the day! I'm so grateful that Bright Star Montessori Academy is where both of my boys got to begin their educational journeys. It will always hold such a special place in our family's heart. I was really sad for my oldest to move on from BSMA but glad my youngest is still there.

My daughter has been attending Bright Star for two years, and she recently graduated from the…read moretoddler class. We are so grateful for Ms. Bethzay and Ms. Malorie's patience, care, and guidance. My daughter is a very sensitive child, and it has been truly heartwarming to watch her grow from a shy and cautious little girl into someone who is more outgoing, independent, and able to express herself. The teachers have created such a loving and supportive environment for her, and we really appreciate everything they have done. Our younger son is also attending Bright Star now, and we are looking forward to having him learn and grow under Ms. Malorie care and teaching as well.

This review is long overdue and I cannot say enough wonderful things about WIM! Both of my kids…read morehave recently transitioned from WIM to public school, but while they were here we had a great experience. Since before we even started, their administration worked with us to get my son in on a short notice. Everyone was welcoming and friendly, and made me feel secure in my decision. My kids had the privilege in being in Rooms 1-3 and all the teachers worked so well with them. They are not only kind and caring, but they also challenged my kids and I was able to see their growth socially and academically. Mrs. Raquel and Mrs. Cecilia are both so wonderful at what they do! My family always felt supported and safe with them. I highly recommend WIM for any family that is looking for a Montessori school that feels like family!

My wife and I are so grateful to have such wonderful teachers for our daughters. They were in Room…read more4 with Ms Sheila and Ms Ana. Ms Ana is incredibly thoughtful, kind, and caring. She creates a warm and welcoming environment where my girls feel safe and supported. One thing we especially appreciate is her excellent communication with us. Ms. Ana is very responsive through WeChat; she provides us peace of mind when we have any questions regarding our kids. Ms Shiela was excellent in introducing both my daughters to writing/math/reading at the beginning of the year. She was able to identify different needs for each of my daughters and created a plan for us to follow at home to reinforce what was being taught at school. The time I had with Ms Shiela in the teacher parent meetings showed me that she really cared about her students and treated them as if they were her own. I am so impressed with my daughters' growth throughout the year; seeing the work they did in class and also the activities they have and are doing now at home is just amazing. We are so grateful to have had Ms. Ana and Ms. Shiela take care of and teach our kids. Ms Ana and Ms Shiela's kindness, patience, and dedication are qualities that every parent hopes to encounter on the first day of school.

My grand daughter has been attending Walnut Montessori since she was an infant. The school has been…read morevery supportive and helpful all throughout the years. She loves being at school and she has tremendously improved emotionally, academically and socially. Staff is very helpful and professional. I don't recall all her teachers names however, I want to give a big thank to Ms. Katie, Ms Marie, Khysha (kindergarten), Ms Che, ms. Rosie, ms. Elisabeth, Ms. Cinthya. Ms. Mini always welcome us everyday with a big smile and she is very kind and supportive. Ms. Palley the school director's curriculum and events are outstanding. Highly recommend walnut Montessori Academy to any family with little children.

My kids have been attending Walnut Montessori for the last couple of years and I'm so happy I…read morestumbled upon this wonderful place (after checking out at least 6 other places)! The school welcomes children from 6m to 6yo (kindergarten). The facility is spotless, and the staff is incredibly kind and knowledgeable about my children's needs. The tuition is comparable to nearby daycare and preschool options, and it includes two meals and two snacks (a huge bonus!). Plus, there's no extra fee for potty training. The school is always beautifully decorated for upcoming holidays, especially in the lobby, and the kids are always thrilled to pose for photos with the decorations. It really creates that cheerful atmosphere. Throughout the year, there are different events such as have Halloween parades, Winter Holiday shows, Easter egg hunts, spring performances, graduations, and lots of potluck holiday parties where the kids get to dress up. The school is open from about 7am to 6:30pm, which is perfect for most working parents (another plus). In addition, it's only closed on major holidays, so while other kids are on winter and spring breaks and long summer breaks, I can still drop off my kids here. Between June and August, the Summer Program usually includes four field trips where parents can choose to chaperone. The teachers are always happy to answer questions and address any concerns, and Ms. Palley, Ms. Lisa, and Ms. Mini are always around as well. If anything happens at school, there's always a message on the Remind app, a phone call, or an email from the school to keep us parents in the loop. My children are thriving here, and we've had the pleasure of meeting almost every teacher across all five classrooms. When we first started, I was a bit concerned about my older child's delayed speech development. However, the teachers have been wonderful, and I believe their encouragement and support have really helped her become so eager to learn and curious about new words and concepts that she's been getting in trouble for being too chatty lol. Besides the usual Montessori curriculum, my kids are also learning excellent manners. Initially, I planned to enroll them in public TK when the time comes, but seeing how much they've grown and thrived in so little time, my husband and I are leaning towards keeping the kiddies here until they graduate kindergarten.

My 6 year old daughter has attended two KIN Academy Camps and my 9 year old son with special needs…read morejust attended his first KIN camp. Both of my kids have such a great time when they attend- it's hard to get them to leave! . My special needs son is not an easy child to care for but he felt at home at KIN. I wanted both of my kids to attend the camps because they resist relaxation and mindfulness teachings at home when they both desperately NEED it . Both of my kids left with better social/emotional skills and enjoyed the relaxation. My super hyper son said he meditated so hard there, he fell asleep I couldn't believe it! My kids came home from the latest camp calling KIN their second home They can't wait to go back. I love the peace of mind I feel dropping my kids off there

Ms.Janelle, Ms.Rosie, & Mr.Jeff have provided my children with a safe and fun educational…read moreexperience! I loved seeing my kids faces light up as they explained to me what fun projects and activities they got to participate in each day. Something new everyday! Nothing but love for this Academy!

A Preschool Filled with Heart and Faith!…read more Kid Junction has truly been such a blessing to our family. Our oldest daughter started here when she was just two and a half, and now our second daughter has gone through the same journey -- and we're already excited to send our youngest soon! What makes Kid Junction so special is the people. Every teacher pours so much love, time, and intention into the kids. They create fun, hands-on activities, celebrate holidays with so much joy, and keep parents updated every step of the way. You can tell this is a place where faith and care guide everything they do. Both of our girls had Miss Sandy, who is truly the best person to care for 2-year-olds -- patient, nurturing, and full of joy. Then they had Miss Susan, who is the sweetest! She helps build confidence in each child and makes every day special (my daughter loves when she pulls out her spray bottle and hair ties to give her a cute little hairstyle!). We also adore Miss Eileen, who does a wonderful job preparing the kids for Kinder she's a TK teacher -- she's caring, creative, and the children can't wait to be in her class. And Miss Belinda made those early toddler days so special with fun morning activities that set the tone for a happy day. We loved it so much that we decided to keep our daughters here for TK instead of going to elementary because we knew they would get the care and elevated education prior to going to Kinder. My daughters assessment going into kindergarten, she scored very high on the skills for this grade. It was an easy transition and she thought kinder was too easy she kept asking for more hw!! And holding it all together is Miss Clara, director -- she has the most tender heart and genuine love for children. We've known her for five years now, and her care shines through in everything she does -- her communication, the way she supports the teachers, and the way she continues to check in and send us updates. Overall I'm always blown away how clean everything is! So organized and clean which demonstrates the teachers diligence in providing a safe and modeled classroom. We are so thankful for Kid Junction. It's more than just a preschool -- it's a loving, faith-filled community that feels like family.

We're so grateful to Kid Junction for the care they provided our children…read more For three kids across a span of 7 years, we entrusted Kid Junction with helping raise our kids and they delivered. Thank you to Ms. Sandy, Ms. Belinda, Ms. Susan and Ms. Aileen for more recently helping guide our littlest one through his preschool days. And of course, a special thanks to Mrs. Clara for everything over the years: classroom activity updates, smiling photos of the kids after challenging dropoffs, navigating in and out of a pandemic, and all the special stories about our kids that truly showed the efforts made to get to know our children. Whenever we drive past KJ, only fond memories and joy will come to mind, and immense gratitude that our kids had an incredible environment to learn and thrive.

I want to preface this by saying I don't usually write reviews, but for WUMP it's a must. I have so…read moremuch gratitude for this school. I say this all the time, this school quite literally saved my son Long story short, I originally sent my son to a preschool that was highly recommended by many of my students' parents over the years. However, with staff changes during Covid, my experience there was less than pleasant and it took a hard toll on my son's confidence. He was always afraid to express himself, make eye contact with the teacher, and wasn't himself.. I came to WUMP desperately trying to find another school to switch him out to (which was also highly recommended by some friends). Hearing about my son's current situation Miss Yonni (the director) did everything in her power to get me over to WUMP as soon as possible. My son was greeted here with SO much love and reassurance-- from the first day to graduation he had the most loving teachers ever. He regained his confidence again, felt comfortable to open up, and just blossomed here. I owe so much of who he is today to this wonderful preschool and I'm forever indebted to them My second child is currently finishing her final year here and I'm beyond sad she will be leaving! Between both my kids, they have had the best experience in almost all of the teachers' classes here. They love my children like their own and are so good at what they do! I'm an educator myself for many years, so I can confidently say that the teachers at WUMP are truly top of the line. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! My son went into public school kinder and was well above the level of proficiency expected for a kindergartner! There's a reason why this preschool is always recommended so strongly by word-of-mouth from parent to parent. WUMP is a neighborhood gem that I will continue to recommend to anyone who asks me for a preschool recommendation.

Navigating this phase of your child may be stressful, our experience was put to rest with this…read moreschool. I liked how relaxed and engaging the classes are. We are so pleased about our experience with our child in this pre-school. Our teachers have been encouraging and supportive throughout. We opted for the Mon. Wed. Fri. schedule for the 4ish hours and it has been great interactions for our child. It's administration is warm and welcoming.

You know that it's a wonderful place when your child asks to go to school on weekends. My daughter…read morehas been coming here for three years and loves all her teachers. This center has definitely been a blessing for our family.

I saw several staff members yell at toddlers for simple common behaviors. What surprised me the…read moremost was seeing one of the assistants yelling so hard at a 4 year old to the point that she grabbed the little girl by the arm and pulled the girl towards her face to yell at her more. I've worked with children since I was 19 years old. I'm 37 now, and no. This is not okay. The staff here needs more training and patience to deal with little ones. So disappointing to see a center base care for kids this way.

As a first-time mom, choosing a daycare or preschool for your little one can feel overwhelming. You…read morewant to know your child is in loving, capable hands. Trusting Jocelyn was one of the best decisions I've made, and I am so grateful we found her Montessori school. My daughter absolutely loves going to school and has learned and grown so much during her time there. What I appreciate most is that this is so much more than just a daycare. Jocelyn truly invests in each child, taking the time to teach them the skills they need to prepare for kindergarten and for everyday life. Jocelyn is incredibly patient, kind, and genuinely loves her students. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing my daughter is cared for by someone who is so dedicated to her growth and well-being. My second daughter will be joining in a couple of months when she turns two, and we couldn't be more excited. We love Jocelyn and wholeheartedly recommend her school to all of our family and friends!

My son thrived here! We absolutely love Jocelyn & all she does at Little Explorers Montessori…read more She's so kind, so patient with her kids and because the setting is so intimate, she really gets to know your kiddos. I personally was really hesitant trusting my kids with someone but she reassured me and my favorite part of it all is that she keeps you updated about your kids day & provides photos of their adventures in class. (With permission of course) I know he's always safe & having fun! Spanish was a big plus! & tuition is very fairly priced for all that she does! Truly, if you're looking to start your child's education somewhere, I'd start here!

We've had a wonderful experience at Montessori of Walnut! Both of my daughters have been attending…read morefor almost a year now. My youngest started in the infant class, and my older daughter started in Pre-K and has since moved up to TK. It's been so nice watching them grow, learn, and become comfortable and confident at school. The teachers and staff are all so friendly, warm, and welcoming, and you can tell they genuinely care about the children and families. The facility is clean and welcoming. I like the curriculum that they offer and am impressed with how much my daughters learn each day. I also love that they offer so many extracurricular activities. My girls have really enjoyed being able to participate in the "Tutu Time" and tumbling specifically, it's something they look forward to every week. As a parent, it means so much to know that my daughters are somewhere they feel happy, safe, and cared for. My kids are very shy yet they feel comfortable with the staff and other students. We're very grateful for all of the teachers and staff at Montessori of Walnut and for the positive experience our family has had here. We toured ALL the Montessori schools in the area (there are several) and this was our top pick. I would definitely recommend MOW to other families!

There are so many wonderful things to say about MOW. We enrolled our son here in 2025, right when…read morehe turned 2, and we're so pleased with how he's matured, intellectually, socially and emotionally. The teachers are so gentle and caring, the director and administrators are organized and invested in their students, and we just feel so lucky that our son is able to go here. We toured so many daycares in the area and not a single one came close to MOW. The classrooms are clean and welcoming, they regularly offer special, hands-on learning activities for kids, and the children seem genuinely happy to be there. MOW is really the gold standard of how a daycare should be run.

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!