We are so grateful for the wonderful experience our son - Robin had at this school. Mrs. Anderson…read morehas been an absolutely amazing kindergarten teacher -- caring, patient, encouraging, and truly passionate about teaching. She made our son feel safe, loved, and excited to learn every single day. We have seen tremendous growth in his confidence, academics, and social skills this year. One thing that really stands out about this school is how genuine and personal the environment feels. It is incredible how the teachers and staff remember every child's name as well as the parents. From morning drop-off to pick-up, they always greet families with warmth and kindness, which makes everyone feel welcomed and valued. That level of care and attention truly means so much to parents. The entire school staff has been supportive and dedicated throughout the year. It is clear that the teachers genuinely care about each child's development and well-being, not just academically but emotionally too. Thank you, Mrs. Anderson and the entire school team, for making kindergarten such a memorable and meaningful experience for our family. We will always appreciate the love, dedication, and positivity you bring to your students every day.

Miss Basrur, Miss Dokovic, Miss Frost, Miss Anderson, Miss Izabel, and Miss Natalie have been such…read moreincredible teachers for our two kids who attend Stratford. The entire school staff are so dedicated to the kids and families at Stratford in helping them succeed and become leaders. We could not be happier with this amazing school community who values every child and family that walks through their doors!! We highly recommend this school and are so excited to be part of this wonderful community!!!

This is an awful preschool I unfortunately had to send my son to due to a custody arrangement. The…read moreteachers themselves run the spectrum from poor to amazing, but the leadership is truly horrendous. A selection of issues we dealt with: 1) Teacher quitting part way through the year and getting multiple replacements with no prior teaching experience. 2) A bomb threat was called into the building next door and the police set up a blockade, the principal Mimi decided not to tell parents until after the fact in order to avoid "panicking" us, so the kids were next door the entire time the police thought a bomb could explode. 3) My son was hit and bit by a child with severe behavioral issues on multiple occasions, and the school refused to tell us when it happened due to their "policies" or take any explicit action to control the student, we would only find out from our son telling us he had been bit or finding the bite marks on him at bath time. 4) Mimi the principal is borderline illiterate and incredibly hostile when dealing with criticism, it doesn't feel good leaving your child's education in the hands of someone who can barely read or write herself, e-mail Mimi if you'd like a taste of what I'm describing for yourself. This school is not safe and I am so glad my son has moved on, no child deserves so be in this kind of environment.

WE LOVE STRATFORD! We have been so impressed with every aspect of this school experience, both for…read moreour son and for ourselves. We initially were going to start him in preschool right when he turned 2.5, but it was the middle of the pandemic and we also had a newborn at home so we ended up pushing it off until after he turned 3 in the beginning of 2021. He is our first kid and had never been in school or daycare or even babysat by anyone other than family. We were very nervous about A LOT of things (being newly potty trained, if he could wear a mask all day, interactions with other kids, etc) He also has a speech delay which added to our worries that he wouldn't be able to communicate with the other kids or his teachers. We went back and forth on start dates as we wanted to make sure he would be set up to be successful once he started. From the beginning, Ms. Jamie has been so kind, welcoming and reassuring. She was extremely patient with us and understanding of our first-time-nervous-parent-ness and answered allllllllllll of our questions. When we finally set a start date, we also set up a tour of the school so that our son could be familiar with the space before we left him there. She was so helpful in making sure he would have the best chance at a smooth transition. And it worked - he walked into school confidently on his first day and sobbed on his way home because he didn't want to leave! Ms. Sarah has also been wonderful - she greets our son excitedly each day and is very fast and responsive to anything we need at all. He adores his teacher Ms. Blanca. They do such creative activities and lessons with a wide variety of enrichment in all categories. He is learning about life cycles and solar systems and habitats. He builds with blocks and pegs, traces and paints, runs and dances and sings. They do individual and group activities and I'm barely scratching the surface of everything they do (and he's only going half day M-F)! We have access to an app that gives us picture updates of his day. He is so proud of the work he's brought home and shows it to me frequently. And his speech progress has absolutely exploded! We are SO grateful to have found a school with teachers and staff who we trust are giving our child the best possible environment for him to grow his mind, language, creativity, physicality, social skills, and truly blossom as a young individual. He is thriving at Stratford and we couldn't be happier!

We are incredibly happy with our experience at Stratford. This is our first year at the Laguna…read moreNiguel campus, but our third year with Stratford overall. The school has a strong academic focus from an early age while truly supporting and nurturing my child's interests and growth. The curriculum is well-rounded and thoughtfully designed, covering a wide range of subjects and topics that keep children engaged and curious. It's clear that students are academically challenged in a positive way and are already working at least a school year ahead compared to public schools. The school leadership, teachers and staff team are all friendly, helpful, resourceful, and approachable in so many ways. It genuinely feels like a small family, and the community is incredibly supportive, with many fun activities and events throughout the year that bring everyone together. I could go on, but the best way to understand the environment is to take a tour and explore the website. We're very grateful to be part of the Stratford community and highly recommend it to families looking for a strong academic foundation in a nurturing setting.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Stratford School in Laguna Niguel. With one child in…read morepreschool and another in elementary, we've had the opportunity to see the school's impact across multiple stages of early education--and it's been nothing short of outstanding. The staff and teachers are the best part of the school! They are incredibly warm, communicative, and genuinely invested in our children's growth. It's clear that they take the time to get to know each child as an individual, creating a supportive environment that feels both nurturing and academically enriching. The preschool program has provided a perfect foundation for our youngest--balancing social-emotional learning with hands-on academics in a way that keeps our child excited to go to school every day. Meanwhile, our elementary-aged child has truly flourished under Stratford's well-rounded curriculum. The emphasis on critical thinking, strong language and math skills, and character development has built a solid educational foundation that we know will serve them for years to come. What sets Stratford apart is the seamless integration of high academic standards with a strong sense of community. The families we go to school with have become lifelong friends. Our children aren't just thriving academically--they're happy, confident, and curious learners. We're so grateful to be part of the Stratford family and can already see how this experience is shaping their educational journey in the best possible way.

My child has been enrolled at LePort since the infant program. He had Mrs. Sheikh as his infant…read moreteacher and she did amazing to prepare him for the Toddler program. She is loving and no nonsense at the same time. That's the best combination of you ask me. The teachers who care and push you to be better at what you do. Before the transition to the Toddler program Mrs. Sheikh paused and ended up recommending a different teacher instead of the originally assigned teacher. She took the time to consider my son's personality and thought about whose teaching style would best suit him and allow him to thrive. This really speaks volumes to the amount of care and thought that goes into each stage of your child's journey at LePort. My son is currently in Ms. Arzate's toddler class. I wanted to take a moment to recognize her and thank her for all that she does. She not only educates our children, but us parents as well, similar to Mrs. Sheikh. The moment that I appreciated the most is when I came in complaining about everything that my son was doing "wrong" and she stopped me and had me reflect on what I was saying in front of my child. During the moment, I wanted to cry and felt like in some way I had failed my son as a Mom. This honest moment, helped me step back and re-evaluate my interactions with my son. I didn't want him to feel bad like he was always doing something wrong, when in fact he's doing really great. I want him to know that I see his progress and that I am really proud of him and that he should be proud of himself. The next day, on the way to pick up our son, my husband and I were talking about my husband's concerned about wet events in public. I thought about the conversation that I had with Ms. Arzate. I said to him that this may be a year long journey and we can't keep our son exclusively at home or school for a full year. I reminded him that originally our son wasn't going to start night potty training until 6-8 weeks of daytime potty training. At two weeks into daytime potty training, Ms. Arzate's already felt that he was ready to start night time potty training. It was quite the accomplishment and I wanted us to recognize that. We ended taking our son out for dinner and at the end of the meal, my son stopped what he was doing and started to say "pee pee". He held it in until I could rush him to the car and peed in his travel potty. Later, before bed, he got up to go to the bathroom. I expected him to wait for me in the hallway or bathroom in the dark. However, he got up on the stool, turned on the bathroom lights then sat and peed in the potty without being prompted. The culmination of all the hard work by the teachers is starting show through. I am in awe and incredibly grateful for the teachers and staff at LePort of the wonderful work they do to prepare our children for the future. Don't let the older facility look fool you into going somewhere that looks newer. It's the teachers, staff and community that make LePort an amazing place that you can trust to send your child.

Our son recently started in Ms. Gallo's toddler class and is absolutely thriving! We were able to…read moredo a meet & greet before starting which helped him officially put a face to his teacher's name. Ms. Gallo was very informative during the meet & greet and helped eased a lot of my anxieties putting him into a new environment. When he officially started, Ms. Gallo would call and gave updates on how he was doing. Every day after class, she would let us know how his day went and continued to reassure that things would get better. Our son took to her right away. She has been warm, empathetic, and observant of his needs. Over the past couple months, our son has begun to really thrive! He is more confident in himself and very independent. He has taken the skills that he's learned in school and has started generalizing to home. He grabs his plate and utensils when it's meal time. He cleans up after himself when he's done eating. He uses the potty, cleans up, and washes his hands independently. His speech has grown exponentially. He went from speaking in simple sentences with improper grammar and pronoun usage to speaking in complex sentences. It is apparent that his language abilities are really being fostered in class. It is amazing how much he's grown in such a short amount of time. He talks about his friends daily and tells me how much he loves Ms. Gallo. We are so happy that Ms. Gallo is our first teacher and so excited to see how much he'll continue to grow.

My 5 yr old son started kinder 8/2018. The 1st day was a simulation. (Practice run) we parents got…read moreto stay with our child the 1st day. The lining up process & picking up process is what every school should do. I'm impressed on how the process and system that's in place. I felt very much at ease leaving my child. I have volunteered many times at Marengo elem, and I have had my kids In south Pasadena unified school district since 2010. Any parent should be so lucky to have their children going to school here. It's diverse, safe, clean, & the parent participation is outstanding. PTA

I can't speak from the experience of a student or even parent of a student, but I have picked…read moreup/dropped off children at this school many many times and worked with local Marengo kids. Of the various elementary/middle schools that I frequent in and around the LA area, this just so happens to be one of my favorites. Always a pleasant experience in South Pas ; ) Not to sound like the Stepford Wives type lol, but whenever dealing with the locals or the teachers & staff, I always seem to walk away impressed at how 'normal' everyone here seems. That could also just say something about how I feel towards the rest of LA lol, but a nice, attractive, organized, friendly, no complaints thusfar kinda school if you ask me. Grounds are well kept (as I would hope any elementary school, or any school for that matter, would be). Kids enjoy it, parents are pleased, right in the middle of a great neighborhood (off of any main streets), and everybody seems happy.

My daughter absolutely loves it here! We enrolled in the weekend class, and after every class she…read moreasks if she can come every day That pretty much says it all. Rosie is always responsive, and Teacher Meimei has such great energy and keeps the class engaging. My daughter is a naturally happy kid, and having a cheerful, encouraging Chinese teacher has made a huge difference in helping her develop an interest in learning Chinese. We've just completed our first session, and we'll definitely be back for more!

Our little one has been attending Chinese school for a few months and it's been a great experience…read moreso far. The main teachers we have are Teacher Rosie and Teacher Mei Mei. - Rosie is very organized. When we were initially learning about the school, she was very responsive to emails, answering questions, getting our first trial date set up, all our paperwork and tuition. Now that we are attending the school, she is equally responsive to text messages. - the school uses an app to keep you posted with pictures and what the kids did during the day. They keep this very up-to-date, which is really useful as well. Our family members love all the videos of our daughter, speaking in a different language. - I like how the class has a very age-appropriate structure, unlike some places that feel like more of a daycare. It is a mixed age class, but usually it starts out with some songs and learning vocabulary words, outdoor time, then art time. The classes are small enough to keep all the kids engaged and give every kid a chance to participate.

We were very happy with our experience here. Our son (5) is on the spectrum and had some anxiety…read moreabout one of the projects and they were very warm and understanding and accommodating about helping him get through that part of the week. He came home with tons of projects and information, and was very proud of himself for what he had done, which was great for his self esteem.

WOW, WOW, What a great camp!! My kids have been coming here for years. This is their favorite camp…read moreever!! every year they have 4 different weeks or subjects and they do all sorts of science related things for that subject. One week may be all sorts of experiments or rocket week they build a real rocket or robot week they build and assemble there own robots. Besides the super fun they have that week, the kids come home with so much more that it keeps them busy at work with fun for weeks to come. SO SO worth the money. Its great for boys and girls ages 5- 11. They group them by age. I think they may offer financial aide for those who qualify. This is one camp every child should do at least one week. Believe me your kids, girl or boy will want another week.

My lil one has been attending this school now for a lil more than 3 months. She absolutely loves…read morethe time that she spends here. She works well with all the teachers, aides, and other staff. Everyone in the office knows who she is and she knows all of them, by name and face. I really love that my lil one's teacher uses Classroom Dojo to keep in constant contact with the parents of the students. I feel like the environment at the school is perfect for my lil one. She has already shown so much growth and an increase in her self esteem. I have no complaints.

I am really ecstatic to have my son go to Glassell Park Early Educational Center. My son started…read moreschool at 3 year old. This is going to be my son second year going. It was a bit scary sending him to school during the early pandemic period but this school has definitely made my son and I feel safe and valued. I like how friendly everyone is and the environment is very earthy. Learning wise is mainly hands on. Safety protocols have been added to the school to ensure that all staff members and students are being kept safe from covid. Thermometer checking before entering the school & sanitizing hands. Students also wear mask and other protocols to secure that students can learn in a healthy environment. My son's behavior has improved drastically thanks to his teacher, Ms. Artoonian. She also informs me on how to help my son with subjects that come as a struggle or that he needs to work on at home. I really like how she keeps me updated on the school app ClassDojo. She send me pictures of my son and activities for example water play and artwork that he brings home. The school also celebrate holidays and the children are able to dress up for Halloween. My son was even able to go on a school field trip. He was also able to celebrate his birthday and allowed to bring cupcakes and juices for the class. I really appreciate that my son was able to have his special moment, in contrast to other schools which might not allow; due to covid. Overall, this school has proven to be a fun, safe and educational facility that I trust and can confidently leave my son while I go to work. Knowing how much this school has influenced the progress of my child's education has given me hope that he will do great in the rest of his education.