I'm so thankful to have found a good daycare for my 1 year old. It's hard to find somewhere where you feel 100% confident in your child's safety and education. The teachers make me feel like I'm handing my child off to another me. My daughter is 1.5 years old and loves school and runs in and doesn't even say bye to me half the time. They play outside, take buggy rides, have nap time, meals, and I really like that they make the extra effort to put up pictures of the kids and their families on the wall. Their pets too :) They have open house just like regular schools and they communicate constantly which makes me feel so at ease. They require your own unique access code to get in, etc. All my nieces and nephews also go here and we love it. Mrs. Lebruni had my niece and now my daughter and she feels like family :) We're going to miss her when we move up to the next class, but we're also excited. And they just decorated for the spooky season and it's so cute! read more

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Our 3yo has been at Dove Day since Sept (it's now almost March) and it's been a wonderful experience!! The teachers are caring thoughtful and supportive. The office staff are welcoming and kind, and basically everyone is super amazing. They regularly have fun dress up days or cozy PJ days which our 3yo really enjoys participating in. Our 3yo has lovedddd going to school and it's very reassuring to know from the staff to the teachers.. they all really care! Definitely highly recommend. read more

This school is amazing. The teachers are incredibly loving (I would name them personally, but they are all so great!). Additionally, the office staff is so friendly and helpful. My daughter used to cry everyday at her old daycare. Now, she lunges to her daycare teacher and blows kisses goodbye. I know she is so loved and well cared for. read more

We love this school. All the teachers and staff are very nice, respectful and caring. Our daughter loves coming to school here and has learned so much here. We don't trust a lot of people with our kids but highly recommend this place. It's like a little slice of Heaven on Earth. They're very attentive with the children and actually care about them. read more

I can't say enough great things about this hidden gem. As first time parents, we struggled leaving our lil human with strangers; but Ms. Letty and the team's (Ms. Lindsey, Chavez and Woods) caring and professional service quickly made it feel like we were dropping off our 6mo old son with family. They are attentive, thoughtful and understanding. We are blessed to have found them. read more

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It's our first summer at Dove Day summer camp, and a month in, my son is having a blast! The teachers are all very sweet and they communicate very well to parents in person and via the app. Kids enjoy the huge playground, classrooms, and swim days in the on site pool. Field trips to the movies or other local venues are also fun. If you need high quality child care for a 7 year old like mine, I highly recommend Dove. Reasonable priced. They also have a school program and infant and toddler program but I can't speak to that since we are new here. Im sure it's excellent though, like the elementary kid aged program. We Dove Day Summer Camp! read more

Don't hesitate to send your child to this school! Dove Day was a safe haven for my son when his former daycare environment became unacceptable. He was welcomed into a loving classroom with attentive and caring teachers and he flourished. I cannot recommend their infant and toddler care highly enough. Being able to trust that your child is safe and well-cared for is invaluable, and Dove Day is worth every penny. read more

Some things to note about this review: *This review is written after four months of my daughter attending Dove Day School and already having transitioned from the Lower Two's to the Upper Two's* *My daughter is very vocal about what she likes and does not like. I removed our daughter from our previous daycare after she transitioned to a new classroom and immediately started telling me she didn't want to go to school and that she didn't want to see (Teachers Name), as well as hysterically crying every morning when getting her into the car.* Now, for the review: Dove Day School is a top notch, warm, welcoming, and quality school that I would recommend many times over. From the Directors down to the teachers, to the physical environment and the social community, Dove Day excels in all areas. I was immediately taken back by how involved the Leadership is with the rest of the staff. It gives me confidence to know that all adults are in unification and communication with one another. The school grounds are situated in a way that the courtyard really allows for parents, teachers, and children to interact with each other in an open way and for all ages to be within their own groups but feel apart of the rest of the student body. This is such a nice feeling! Ms. Yasmin, Ms. Cassandra, and Ms. Samantha are very warm and kind and treat their kids with a-lot of care, while still maintaining the necessary structures. I am very impressed with how they all run the classroom and how happy the children appear to be. Somehow, they manage to keep a low stress and entertained environment! My daughter has special dietary restrictions and Ms. Alfaro (the woman who runs the kitchen) is an absolute ROCKSTAR! Very considerate and makes sure my daughter has all of her needs met. Ms. Letty , Ms. Lindsey, and Ms. Alyssa and proactive and set the tone for the school environment. They have shown to be consistent and committed to the overall wellbeing of the school. I could go on and on but I will wrap up to say, Thank you Dove Day Staff for supporting us as parents and protecting and educating our children!! read more

Dove Day School is amazing! Both my sons love going to school. The staff is always friendly with cheerful greetings, and the teachers are kind, caring, and dedicated. We're so grateful for the warm and happy environment they create. read more

Being a first time mom was very difficult when finding the right care for my child but I felt so confident with the experience all the teachers demonstrated that I truly felt at ease after my first tour 6 years ago. My child has attended this school ever since, at the age of 2 and they are the absolute best! The first director Jackie wasn't always friendly but the teachers at the center are really what made me continue to enroll my child. The previous directors Mrs Tracy & Mrs Garcia were so great we were sad to see them go. The current directors Mrs Letty and Ms Lindsey are AMAZING. You really couldn't ask for a more caring, respectful and positive environment for your child to be in with the care all the staff provide. They have become a second family to myself and child. Mrs. Austin at the elementary school is so caring and engaged with the students that my child has been able to improve in his studies within the last year. She offers tutoring in the summer and makes sure she has time to individually spend with students in different aspects of their work. My child always say "she is the best teacher". We sadly will not be continuing at the school due to relocation and the commute would be far too great but it is truly going to be a difficult transition for myself and child as we love the dove day school! If you're a new parent or first time taking your child to school or day care center, look no further. They will take excellent care of your child as they did with mine. read more

My son attended Dove from 7 months until 5 years old. He now attends kindergarten at a public school, but Dove provided great care and an excellent foundation for him. I was impressed with their COVID-19 precautions as many of my friends of day care aged children caught colds and covid from their daycares, and my son didn't even catch the sniffles. read more

Love! Love! LOVE! My son has been attending dove day school since he was about 6 months old (he's 10 months now). He loves it there! I really appreciate the staff and teachers. They all knew who my son was and that I was his mother by the first week he was there. Every staff member is super friendly and welcoming. I feel safe leaving my son here knowing that there are people who enjoy and care for him as much as I do. I really love his teacher. She is personable and keeps me up to date with how he's doing. Even the teacher for when he turns 2 and moves classrooms knows who my son is and he likes her as well. Which makes me feel better for when he would have to transition to a new classroom. read more

I have 2 kids with their care since pre school up to now in elementary. Very happy with them, the teachers very nice and caring.

Such an amazing school facing the San Dimas foothills! Sending my niece here was a no brainer after looking at other learning facilities that felt cold and unwelcoming. The administrative staff here has been kind, patient and knowledgeable when responding to any questions I may have and keeping me updated with all school activities being hosted. Mrs. Letty and Ms. Lindsey (front office administrators) are amazing staff and make me feel like I am sending my child off with family ever day which is the comforting feeling I wanted from a school. I wanted to know my child was at a school where the teachers and staff love their students and monitor them like their own. read more

We love it here, my daughter has been going to Dove since she was an infant and now is 2 years old. All of the teachers and staff are caring and friendly. She feels welcome by all the teachers and is excited to go to school everyday. read more

This school is amazing. The education my 3rd grade grandson is receiving far surpasses the public schools. The care he receives on a personal level by the entire staff is so loving. This is his second year and I can't wait to see how he grows. The daycare provided in a smaller environment allows for extra supervision. He lives school now and looks forward to going every morning. read more

Our two-year old daughter has been going to Dove for almost a year loves it there. Staff is friendly, responsive, and communicative. No complaints! read more

We love this school! The teachers are all really nice, the office staff is very helpful too! We provide swim lessons at the school, and Interact with the kids and staff daily! The kids all seem to be learning and having fun! Basically what you would expect from a preschool!I Highly recommend giving Dove Day a look! read more

My daughter attended Dove since she was a baby. Mrs. Woods in the infant room is the BEST! I was at ease once she reassured me my daughter would get top notch care. My daughter is now in Kindergarten but both of my kids attend summer camp every summer. There is also a heated pool on site for swim lessons. Summer campers go on field trips and the staff are SO good with them. Truly a blessing that I can leave my kids with great people. The site is secure and you need access code to enter. Site/staff practice COVID precautions. By the way, new website is Dovedaykids.com read more

They actually kicked my son put of the school after an altercation with a little girl that my son said later- he could barely speak when he went there, he said she kept punching him. Seriously! Sad that they kicked my son but the girl stayed. read more

I am SO happy we found Dove Day School! I have 2 kids here in the summer camp (9 & 10), as well as a toddler. The staff is so friendly and loving, communication is great, activities are fun, and the food is great! One of my kids has some dietary restrictions and the kitchen staff is amazing to go above and beyond to accommodate my child. The food is always fresh and not a bunch of frozen junk that we've experienced at other places. They are also very affordable when I was comparing prices. Again, I'm really happy we found this place and I'm so thankful for the awesome staff here that really love the kids! read more

Our kids have been attending Dove Day since 2015. They've become like an another family to our kids. We have great trust in the staff taking excellent and safe care with our kids. The staff are friendly and helpful with the kids. They get to know each child well. The kids enjoy the activities and play yard. The staff has always been diligent about communication regarding the kids or an event coming up. The kids have always enjoyed the meals. We are grateful and so appreciative for all Dove has done for our kids and continue to do so. read more

My son started going there at 4 months old and they became like family to us. The teachers truly give their hearts to these kids.

This place is FANTASTIC. We've had all four of our kids here from infants on up to fourth grade. Our kids love it, we trust them implicitly. You can really tell that they love the kids and treat them as people. The administrative staff is responsive and quickly addresses any concerns raised. They're fantastic and couldn't recommend more highly! read more

My son when there for two years and it was the best elementary education he has received so far. The teachers really care and are great about one on one needs of the kids. It has small classes that can truly provide what the kids need. read more

My son enjoyed attending Dove Day School. Staff was always friendly and helpful. He's gotten a bit big for daycare now. But we'd recommend to anyone looking for a safe, great child care. read more

We called and emailed for a tour and we never received a call back to schedule. We were told the principal handles the tour schedule. Very unprofessional and a warning sign. read more

Awesome place if business for my boys summer Program! Small class size, great field trips and swimming!!! Great educational activities throughout summer to keep the kids going!!! Boys can't wait to go back again! read more

I currently have two grandchildren attending Dove Day and we often have the pleasure of picking them up at the school. I am consistently impressed how connected the staff are with the children. One day, I was told by THREE separate employees (independently) that my grandson, Elliott, had "A two hour nap today." The first time I picked him up, he turned around at the departure gate and exclaimed "Goodbye Friends!" as we left. He is so happy there. My granddaughter, Millie, often has her hair braided or decorated with ribbons by one of the (talented) staff members. Beautiful work, and no extra charge :) We are working go get another of our grandsons admitted to Dove Day. He will benefit from the socialization and activities there. --Grandpa read more

After reading the reviews I was thinking this place had to be good, but I think the reviews must be from the previous owners when it had a different name as well. Somehow the reviews stayed. It is bottom on my list for daycares. I toured this place and I saw a toddler eating ants and the teacher told the director, "oh she does that"- as if this was okay!!! The infant room didn't have the most friendly teachers- they looked worn out and not happy. One baby was laying on the tile floor feeding himself! The staff weren't interacting with the infants at all. The director giving the tour even told me that the infants don't go outside because "they don't know the difference, they're only babies"- wow. read more

Grave Incompetence. We are moving to San Dimas in few days. Our new house is at walking distance from Dove Day School. We thought it is ideal for our son. Six days ago (Tuesday) we called Dove Day School to learn about the preschool, and to check availability. We talked to Miss Garcia (Vivianna), the Assistant Director. She said there is an opening starting at the end of November. We thought it was great news. Everything else we heard during that phone call was positive. Vivianna mentioned we could take a Zoom tour of the preschool. We were fine with that. She said a Zoom tour would be available the next morning already, and we should send an email to the school's email address to schedule the tour itself. We did so. Then we immediately started looking at the enrollment forms we found on the Dove Day School website. We spent time reading them and preparing a list of questions. The main comment we had about the forms was that they were outdated, as they still referred to either the summer of 2020, or the school year 2020-2021, but it is now November 2021. On Wednesday morning, we did the Zoom tour. We saw the preschool classroom. The tour was quite brief, because there was only one classroom to see, and nothing else. Also, Vivianna did not really provide many details. Before ending the meeting, we pointed out that the Dove Day School website still has outdated paperwork, and we were wondering if there is up to date paperwork that we can fill up to enroll our son. She said she would talk to the school Director to prepare updated documentation, and then she would email it to us. Right after the tour (around 11:00 AM), we sent an email to Vivianna, thanking her for the tour, and stating explicitly that we wanted to proceed and enroll our son to the school. The next day, Thursday, was Veterans Day, and the school was closed. On Friday, we called both in the morning and in the early afternoon to check status, but both times we were told Vivianna was busy and she would get back to us when she can. By 3:30 PM, still nothing from Vivianna, so we called again. This time Vivianna answered. She said she was sorry for not having gotten back to us yet, but the reason was that her Director was still updating the enrollment paperwork. So we asked how long it would take for her Director to finish to update the paperwork. Vivianna said that actually we could bring over the registration form and the deposit of $230 any time, because the updated registration form was already on the website. We pointed out to her that the registration form on the website was still the 2020-2021 form, and it was still the same registration form we had seen last Tuesday. Vivianna said it is actually OK to fill that up, because it is still valid. We wish she had told us sooner. We told her we were planning to come to San Dimas on Monday, and we could come by to turn in both the deposit and the registration form in the late morning. She said that would work. Then, we said we can come back one more time later, when the rest of the paperwork is updated. Vivianna said the rest of the paperwork would actually be ready by the time we visit on Monday morning. On Monday (which is today) in the late morning, as agreed, my wife and I went to the school in person to drop off the deposit and the registration form. We arrived around 11:30 AM. We rang the door and Vivianna came to open. She let us in, and she introduced us to her Director, who was sitting at the front desk. As soon as we finished the introductions, Vivianna said "unfortunately, this morning another family came in and gave us their deposit, so we gave the spot to them. Unfortunately, that was the last spot available, so there are no more spots available for your son." We thought she was joking. We said "OK, but you know we told you a week ago that we wanted to proceed and enroll our son, right?" She answered by saying something like "sorry, but things work on a first come, first serve basis here. The other family gave us their deposit first, so we gave the spot to them." After everything we have gone through, the Zoom tour, the many emails, the many phone calls, which all made it very clear we wanted to proceed, and the agreement we would come on Monday, they still did not hold the spot for us, and gave it to somebody else. Vivianna never told us that that was the last spot available, and she never told us another family was planning to come to give them the deposit. Instead, she told us it was OK to come on Monday morning, and we trusted her. We followed all her instructions, because we trusted her. But we were stabbed in the back. We started complaining, saying that they were not behaving professionally with us, and Vivianna said "if you feel that way, you should not enroll your son here". Is that the way she should talk to us? Shouldn't she try to make things right instead? We believe we have been treated very unfairly and unprofessionally. read more

Our daughter has gone to Dove since she was 4 months old. She is now just over 2 and we still LOVE it here. The care that they get in the infant room is a mother's dream. She was held as much as she wanted, she was encouraged to do tummy time, she was encouraged to crawl and eventually walk. Miss Woods (head of infant room) gave me tips or advice whenever I asked which made me feel confident in uncharted waters. I was nervous when she was going to move up to the 1-2 yr old room because I assumed it wouldn't be as great as the infant room or that she wasn't ready. Boy was I wrong! She loved moving up to the next room with new activities and older friends and new equally amazing teachers. Our daughter absolutely loved it and of course, so did we. She had a lot of time to play outside in a special area for kiddos her size. She really thrived in that environment with language and socialization. She got all the love she needed if she missed her parents or if she fell down and got an owie. It really was a mothers dream. Then of course, time to move to the next room with the 2-3 year olds and mom gets nervous. It was so EASY! Once again, she adapted so quickly and LOVED her new "big kid room". She gets tons of time outside to play in the fantastic playground. She gets to navigate slides and dig in the sand. She still gets her "owies" because she plays so hard and runs so fast but whenever she does, she gets all the love and care that a mother could dream of. My daughter has truly thrived here. The staff is fantastic! They keep us updated all the time with pictures throughout they day and conversation at drop off and pick up. I always feel like I was a part of her day, even when I'm working. They give the parents as much comfort as the kids, which says a lot. The rates are fantastic too! Unfortunately we have to leave Dove b/c we are moving. In my research of new places, I was really reminded of how great we have had it at Dove. We are looking forward to our new home in a new city but with miss Dove Day School tremendously. They really helped us "first time parents" ease into going back to work and leaving our child with "strangers". They quickly became extensions of us and we have all grown very attached to them. read more

My son has been attending this school since he was 8 weeks old. Not only has the staff been incredibly nurturing, they interact with the children from the moment their doors open. My son is one of the first ones there every morning, and the teachers are warm and happy when they greet him. When there is a concern with developmental behaviors, or general questions with curriculum, the entire staff comes together to help support you as the parent. I'm mostly impressed with the teachers and support staff's close relationships and professionalism. This is a direct reflection of the site director. She's supportive, and approachable. My nieces also attend this school, and my siblings have stated how much more welcoming this staff is compared to other daycares/preschools they have tried before. I highly recommend a visit if you're considering this site, and ask as many questions as you can think of! Interact with the teachers, and stop and ask parents questions if you can!! I did that before enrolling my son, and the feedback from the few parents I ran into was nothing but positive, and the energy from the staff was warm and welcoming. Ask to speak to Miss Jackie or Miss Tracie. They're very knowledgeable, and transparent. I highly recommend DoveDay! read more

My 3 year old (almost 4) has been attending this school since last year. What a great choice we made....I've seen great improvement in almost every aspect of his early development. He loves going to his school and almost on a weekly basis, I see he is learning. The teachers and staff are very friendly and provide a fun learning environment for the kids. Since I have him there full-time (all day), I wanted to make sure he was happy where he was all day. I always ask him how his day went and what did he do, and 9 out of 10, he always has something pleasant to say which makes Mommy happy!! Also, since my boy is bi-racial, I also like the fact that this school has many multi ethnicities. I've visited several other pre-K schools around the area, and Serendipity probably has the better outdoor playground area for the kids. And a lot of learning toys inside the classroom. The teachers are always updating their classrooms to make it fun for the kids and happy for the parents so we could get a glimpse of what we're missing during their day. Highly recommended! read more

Just want to share this year was not so easy as a mom! I'm very thankful for Dove day school direct Jackie Viviana, Mrs Brown , Tracey Mrs Lopez Mrs Austin, Mrs Ramirez , who plays instruments the kids learned sign language some Spanish and most important values of life!! Mrs Shelly who makes things with the children the all the teachers for there support ! Mrs Alfaro who makes the best enchiladas she comes in early every day faithfully to cook for our children , for the kids it home away from home they all have been a big part of our life's and I love how they are there at 6am and close at 630pm they are dedicated to being present! I give dove Day a 5 star plus! I almost had to take my kids out but the small setting classes for grade school has really helped my kids I don't know what I would do the public schools are such large class rooms my kids kids are on small setting so thankful for dove grade 6months to 8th grade the only school I know were my kids are together very thankful thank you all for your dedication and loving kids!!! I want to add to my review I'm thankful for the grade school teachers and directors and administrators at Dove day, my children have one in one tutoring with the grade school teachers Mrs Austin is wonderful she enjoys teaching and I respect what they do for the kids Mrs brown I'm so happy to have her teach my daughter great at what she dose Mrs Lopez is very structured with the little ones,Mr Ramirez is a natural he interacts great with the grade school kids and teaches them life skills along with academic discipline. I enjoy Mrs Jackie's she awesome and supportive Tracey is very supportive and Mrs Viviana .... I can continue to let anyone out there I'm thankful for private school at Dove Day! Public school has a higher ratio of students to a teacher these classes are 5-10 to one teacher .. Very thankful Respectfully read more

I have had my 2 year old enrolled at Serendipity since he was 1. The Infant/Toddler care they provide is phenomenal. I am really comforted knowing everyday when I go to work my child is in loving, careful hands. The staff is so knowledgeable and they are really good at keeping you involved with your child's daily activities. Every aspect of this school is great, I wouldn't have my child any other place and I refer everyone I can to this place! read more

My son has been attending Dove Day since he was 15 months. He was younger than when my oldest son started daycare so I was very nervous. The staff here is AMAZING!! I work in education and can tell you first hand that their business philosophy is with every child in mind. Teachers/owner here seem to love what they do and they really understand the needs of working parents. My son is now two and half and will be transitioning to his 3rd class. Hoping the next classes/teachers are as superb as the the ones in discovery and busy bees rooms!! read more

Still loving this school. Mrs. Brown is very patient with my daughter and I hope to be able to send all my kids here in the future. They really care about the kids. read more

My daughter has been attending Dove Day School since she was 5 months old and she loves it there! Before selecting the school, I toured a few other facility and Mrs. Woods and Mrs. Jackie made me feel comfortable about leaving my baby in school while I went back to work. I believe every parent goes through the fear of who will be caring for their little baby. This fear was put to ease by the staff, they were kind and patient with ALL of my questions, concerns and doubts as a new mother (and I had many!!) They always made me feel better after speaking with them, it was like I needed them as much as my daughter! (Maybe more) They are always so good at art projects, outside activities, creating theme days and sending photos of them to keep parents looped in on all the fun they're having at school! When I share these pictures with family and friends they're all impressed by how much her school does for her on a regular basis. It's not often people get recognized for the positive things they do and I want to make sure anyone considering this school sees the positive this school brings to our family on a daily basis! read more

Love this place. Grateful for Ms. Garcia and Ms. Bianca and their suppotive staff.