Our daughter just wrapped up 2 years at Joselyn's Backyard (from 16 months until 3.5) and we cannot…read moresay enough good things about this daycare/preschool! This really was a home away from home for our daughter, she was so loved and well cared for. The teachers are so attentive and wonderful, and it is very well run by Michelle and Joselyn. Extra special was the Backyard community that Michelle has built - with mom/dad nights, camping trips, WhatsApp groups to share info and swap/donate items, etc. You will not regret sending your child here!

We highly recommend taking your kids to Joselyn's backyard daycare. We started with her about 10…read moremonths ago, and our experience has been amazing. We are beyond grateful we met her and Miss Jasmine. They are very kind, caring, and trustworthy. They are always positive and supportive while going through transitions. I joke that they not only take care of the babies but also the parents since I've learned so much from them. Before pregnancy, I thought I would never like any of the arts and crafts activities from daycare/school, but when I see ALL the crafts we get from them, I cried. They are very creative! We love them and I know that I can be in piece while working because my son is in good hands.

Both my kids have gone there. We moved far away (like 30 mins) so I tried sending my son to another…read morelocal daycare that was almost twice as expensive and I can tell you nothing compares to North Torrance PreSchool. The staff there is incredible. The rooms are kept up. The equipment is kept up. You really can't beat it. They know what they're doing and we ended up going back to them and it's totally worth the additional hour for dropping off and picking up our kid every day. We know he is safe and well taken care of. Go see it in person and tour with Ms Sandy. The website doesn't do it justice.

One disclaimer to all parents: you'll never find the perfect childcare facility and no one will…read moreever take care of your kids better than you can. However, North Torrance Preschool does an extraordinary job taking care of kids of all ages. They are a little old school in communication, but they've been in business for over 50 years and there are parents with kids that used to be kids themselves at North Torrance Preschool. That's a really good sign. Ms. Sandy is awesome. She's caring, attentive and has been in charge of kids for a really long time. You can tell she genuinely likes kids. Our son started here when he turned 1, and while the transition to daycare was rough for him, he ultimately LOVED it. The caretakers are absolutely awesome. Shout out to Ms. Jasmine, Ms. Patricia, Ms. Paloma, and Ms. Francisca. They the real MVPs for doing the day-to-day. Again, you can never replace a parents' own care for their own kids, but North Torrance Preschool is a close second.

My family is very happy that we found this place. Mrs Laura and her staff are wonderful. The kids…read moreget a great foundational education and an intro to God and the Bible, in a thoughtful way. Highly recommend

My son and daughter went to this preschool when it was Gardena Valley Christian Preschool. During…read morecovid the school was at risk of closing its doors until Shepherd's Fold Preschool founder kept the doors open. Mrs Laura Chasco, who used to be the Rainbow Class teacher, is now the school's director!

This was my daughters first preschool experience and I have no idea what was happening at this…read moreschool. The teacher never communicated with me when I had questions and a few times her things were lost. The lessons were not age appropriate for her age (2 years old) and would have been better for a 4 year old. My sister sent her autistic foster sons here and one was going to receive services provided by the state and the school would not accommodate them. They refused and then kicked the boys out because they didn't "fit in" with their "Christian" standards. I wish I was more vocal about this sooner and hope others don't go through this either. My daughter attended when she was two, about two years ago and this has always been at the back of my mind and heavy in my heart.

My children and the children of my family have been with Gardena Christian academy for many years…read moreshout out to Dr Vicky Ms Rihanna Miss Connie Mr Anthony Miss Christina Mrs Carsetta Ms Kim rest in peace and the rest of the staff at this very qualified school!

If I could give this daycare 10 stars instead of 5, I absolutely would…read more Our son started here when he was just about one year old, before he was even walking. He spent over a year here, and it was one of the best decisions we've ever made as parents. He was genuinely happy every single day. In fact, he often didn't want to go home because he loved being here so much. As parents, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child feels safe, loved, and excited to go to daycare every morning. Shama is an incredibly loving and caring. You can truly feel how much she loves the children and treats them like family. She created such a warm, nurturing environment where our son thrived. Not only did he receive wonderful care, but he also learned so much from table manners and songs to new words and social skills. We were amazed by how much he grew during his time here. If we hadn't moved, we would have stayed here for many more years without hesitation. Leaving this daycare was honestly one of the hardest parts of our move. Thank you, Shama, for loving and caring for our son so well. We will always be grateful for everything you did for our family.

My son has been attending this daycare for about two years, and we have had a wonderful experience…read more If you are looking for a daycare in the Gardena or Torrance area, I highly recommend this place. I know how difficult it can be to find a daycare where you truly feel comfortable leaving your child, Shama has previous experience working at a preschool, and it really shows. She does a great job teaching the children numbers, the alphabet, and other early learning skills. They also enjoy activities such as dancing, arts and crafts, and other fun educational experiences throughout the day. Her assistant is also very kind, friendly, and caring. Both of them create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where children can learn and have fun. As a parent, it gives me peace of mind knowing my son is in such good hands. I highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for quality childcare.

I have been visited so much school in the southbay area to find a school for my kids. When I took a…read moretour here I was impressed because all the children here looks so happy and active. That's the main reason I decided to sent my kids here. 2 years and I still satisfied with this school, all the teacher here have so much love, kind and patience with kids. I love Mrs June, she's the best. My kids happy and they love to go to school everyday. They offered a very flexible schedule and you cannot beat their price.

Been sending my child here for 2 years and wouldn't change it for the world. The BEST teachers you…read morecould ask for. Kind, loving and friendly. Exactly what you want and need for your child. If you are struggling in deciding where your child should go look no further. Great prices on top of everything.

*I am editing this review as of 6-27-12 as I have now seen md a. original review.*…read more When I read this review from my iPhone, it does not show the original review that md a. wrote. I also do hear that the director there may be there past her prime, this review is based on my perspective as a father. Although I speak 100% English to my daughter, my wife speaks 100% Japanese to my daughter. I think this is a great school that provides a lot of opportunities for those that want their kids to learn Japanese or at least enforce what they can retain. There are class moms that assist with the parents in helping with various activities that this preschool has. They do have a Halloween event, Christmas event, some other event that involves hitting a watermelon blindfolded (Suikawari), and an athletic event which the whole family can get involved called Undokai in the spring. There are bake sales and Teriyaki chicken sales, throughout the year. For those that miss very few classes, there are attendance awards in June for those that miss the least days of preschool. Also in the middle of June prior to the completion of the spring session, there is a day where kids can play on 2 jumpers should they wish to expel their energy. As for the staff, of course all of them speak fluent Japanese. English most likely is not their first language but they do have an understanding of it. For those students and parents that do not understand Japanese, there are those that can help you understand what is going on. The teachers are mostly older than probably other Japanese preschools in the area but they do a great job facilitating a pleasant learning environment. Of course with any school, parents can meet each other prior to dropping off or picking up their kid(s) so it can serve as a place for parents to find out which friends your kids enjoy playing with. There is a day that is set where parents collectively can visit your child's class to see what goes on during their daily activity. For those that attend the summer sessions, there are 2 days each week designated for pool day so the kids can cool off in the plastic wading pools that are set up. Play toys are available in each classroom and are based on the age of the child. As far as outdoor play equipment, there are also 2 large sandboxes, tricycles to ride, a secure place for kids to run on concrete, a play gym, and 2 Little Tyke style houses for the kids to play in. This school has allowed our daughter to grow up in an environment she is comfortable in. It helped that we attended the Gardena Buddhist Church so our daughter was accustomed to the environment and not shocked into a preschool. After 2 years of this school, she will now go to an English school so she can start the transition to Kindergarten. It is always good to register early in any preschool so you have a good chance of enrolling there. We would send our other daughter to go there but since we moved, we will enroll our 2nd one to another local Japanese preschool.

Nakayoshi Pre-School is an absolutely phenomenal school…read more My daughter had been attending for the last two years, and I am constantly in awe of the beautiful environment she is learning within. Her teachers are prepared for the learning that will take place for the day, show positivity and love in their interactions with students, and provide opportunities for each family to be actively engaged in their child's learning and development. As a member of a multinational & multiethnic family, I appreciate the time teachers and staff take to ensure the intent and meaning behind school activities is explained for both English speakers & Native Japanese speakers as well. The entire staff and faculty are available and open to any questions you may have, and embody an extraordinary level of care and professionalism. Thank you for providing such a beautifully positive and caring environment for my daughter to grow within.

My son attended Mariposa Child & Infant Center for 3 years: at age 2 through age 5. As a new parent…read morehad no idea what to expect. I was very apprehensive because this was a new change for me and my son. The first day of day care was very overwhelming, l dropped my son crying out of his lungs and I couldn't help but to feel very emotional questioning If I was doing the right thing. About 15 minutes later I received a call from Mrs. Belinda to reassure me that he was doing just fine. I thought that was very sweet from her because it showed that she cared and understood the situation for both; the child and the mother. Through the years it only got better! My son was being cared by a welcoming environment and warm staff that showed to be very dedicating to the children. I enjoyed that he was given a variety of developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor activities including singing, story telling, dramatic play and multi sensory fun. The Center also gives homework to the children so make sure to keep up otherwise you will hear it from Mrs. Belinda. She can be strict but that's because she cares and only wants the best interest for the child. My son (now 5 years old)has learned so much from this Center. He confidently knows his ABC's , sings in the car a lot of melody songs, knows the pledge of allegiance, colors, shapes, how to write his name, planets, he even knows his continents (are you kidding me) not to mention he also start learning addition and subtraction. I am forever grateful to Mariposa Child & Infant Center! Thank you so much for all the support through all this years!! We will visit soon !

My son has been coming here since he was about 6 months old. I absolutely love this place! He has…read morelearned and grown so much! Very nice staff . Ms. Belinda and her daughters do care love our children. Can you believe there is also homework? For daycare? Yes! That's how involved they are, and want us , as parents to be. Which I think is very neat. The only thing is.... we have to check online for their homework ei; Facebook instagram snap chat. Some of us don't have social media. But other than that I love this place! And would definitely recommend it to anyone !