Both my kids love it here! Staff is very hands on and do so many activities around motor, social,…read moreand language skills. I have seen immense progress with both of them especially with the pandemic. They take the health and safety of everyone very seriously. Also great nutritional options and handle substations well. Highly recommend. They also have a lot of activities to engage in holiday events of many cultures and do event with parents periodically so parents can meet each other too.

I was once one of this location's biggest supporters and gave it a 5-star review when Holly and…read moreAmanda were running things. Since the change in management, the experience has gone downhill significantly -- and this is not a reflection on the teachers, but on the director, Nicole. My daughter is under 2, and I've had several serious concerns: Clothing & outdoor play: I keep a full set of outfits on file for changes. On the hottest day of the year, my daughter was sent outside in a sweatsuit. When I raised this with Nicole, she told me the toddlers hadn't gone outside that day -- but I have a photo proving otherwise. Diaper supply: I provide over a month's worth of diapers at a time, yet I'm consistently given only one day's notice when supplies run low. One day is not enough time to order and deliver diapers. Four days' notice is a reasonable ask. Wood chips: The outdoor play area for toddlers contains wood chips, which are a choking hazard. My daughter came home with a splinter because her shoes weren't checked after outdoor play -- something that should be standard practice. Early pickup policy: My daughter was sent home after a single diaper blowout. I confirmed with my sister, who is a social worker, and with another KinderCare location that the actual policy requires three consecutive blowouts accompanied by a symptom. I believe staffing shortages may have been the real reason children were sent home that day. I gave this location every opportunity to make things right and addressed my concerns directly and respectfully. Unfortunately, the issues were never resolved. I've since transferred my daughter to another KinderCare location. Until this location improves its staffing and leadership, I would not recommend enrolling your child here.

The care provided at Irvine Child Development center is unmatched…read more They enrich the children so beautifully with arts, learning, education, and the utmost care. My child has learned so much and developed at an appropriate level thanks to the leadership and skill of each teacher.

We have had such an amazing experience at ICDC! My younger kiddo is currently in the Toddler class,…read moreand his emotional-social development is moving along so well. He has opportunities to engage in all kinds of activities and to let his personality shine. The staff are really caring, and many of the staff who are caring for him are the same staff who cared for my daughter, who is 5.5 years older! The consistency in staff is really wonderful to see. My daughter is now in elementary school. She remained at ICDC through their entire program until she went on to Kindergarten, and I truly think part of the reason she did well is because of ICDC. She entered Kindergarten with such amazing social-emotional maturity, curiosity, and knowledge that after the initial few days of adjustment, she was off and running. I am so grateful for this program - they are open for many days of the year, have very flexible hours, and meet each child where they are at developmentally. They also seem to have better staff ratios than other programs I checked out in Irvine.

We absolutely loved our experience at Little Leaderz Daycare and stayed for about two years -- we…read morehonestly didn't want to leave! Shana went above and beyond in every way. She taught our son more about letters, numbers, and shapes than we ever expected at that age, and her thoughtful curriculum was incredible. She prepared delicious homemade meals, introduced the kids to different foods and cultures, and kept everything exceptionally clean and organized. We also really appreciated the small class size and how the children were close in age -- it created such a nurturing and balanced environment. Little Leaderz truly became our son's home away from home. We're so grateful for the care, structure, and love Shana provided every single day. We'll miss it so much and will always have the best memories from our time there!

I have a child that goes to Little Leaderz daycare and this has been the best decision for our kid…read more Shana and her team are amazing with kids! They have very well planned out activities with them and have a very thorough, meticulous schedule for the kids each day. They do new activities all year round and celebrate every holiday and occasion with great enthusiasm. They have a very good and nutritious variety of food they offer to kids as well. My child has blossomed a lot at little leaderz and we all (parents and child) love this daycare!

Our toddler had an AMAZING experience here. The staff and owner were incredible at providing a good…read moreenvironment for safe play, age appropriate learning and incredible growth, from a secular and social perspective. Could not say enough good things about this experience!

My son goes to this kindergarten. It's just wonderful, I can't get enough of it.I have tried four…read morekindergartens and this is the best place where your children are engaged and develop.

Learning Lab is an absolutely wonderful preschool. It offers strong Christian values, a great…read moreeducational program, and a nurturing environment where children truly thrive. My daughter's teachers were amazing--Ms. Rebekah, Ms. Jackie, and the other TAs were so patient, caring, and dedicated. They taught her so much and genuinely cared about her growth, both academically and emotionally. It's clear that everyone at Learning Lab truly loves the children. My daughter absolutely adored her teachers and the entire staff. The owner, Danny, is also fantastic--he genuinely cares about the school and the children and it really shows in everything they do. The only reason we left was because we moved . If you're in the area and looking for a preschool where your child will learn, grow, be surrounded by Christian values, and be genuinely loved, I can't recommend Learning Lab enough.

This school places a strong emphasis on safety, academics, fun with music, Christian values, and…read moremuch more. They are mindful of creating a schedule that works well for working parents; less school closure days than surrounding schools. Events like the kids' fall festival and Christmas program are incredibly thoughtful and go above and beyond what you'd expect from a school. Teachers and administrators clearly love kids. A standout is Ms. Rosanna, who provides frequent daily updates on the app and then a weekly recap report on my child and sometimes even gives gifts. These gestures are not only generous but also show how well she knows my child's interests and what matters to them. Very kind.

We have been thankful for the time our children have had at St Andrews. Each child is different and…read moreresponds differently to daycare services, so these reviews are really for you as parents to understand the offerings the schools provides and if check it out if it's a fit for your child. The teachers we encountered are great and I am forever grateful for them. My son started off in the babies room and we chose it cause it was (at the time) the only school that allowed me to come in and continue to breastfeed my baby during my lunch break. Apparently, before COVID that was rare. My kids returned a year after COVID and going to a different preschool for a brief moment. They loved their teachers. To this day- these teachers are among their favorite Ms. Shakina, Ms. Lorraine, Ms. Cece and Ms. Evelyn. They have all taken the time to work with our children, prepared them for Kindergarten and gave them the space to thrive and grow in a loving environment. Class sizes are small and they get the attention they need. They also serve nutritious and delicious breakfast, lunch and snack for the children and accommodated to allergies. They ate a variety of food beside peers which made them adventurous to try new foods. Mr. Michael's music program is amazing and my kids took piano lessons during school hours. They also had soccer shots program during school hours (which set the foundation for my son to get into club soccer). My niece who also attended did dance and gymnastics at the school during school hours. Twice a year they hold a musical performance and throughout the year, families would be invited back for multiple festivals including ones that show off the child's work. Almost once a month there was some type of event. The older kids also have field trips to sing at the local retirement homes. Here I know exactly where our money is going and appreciate how it's being used. Childcare nowadays is so expensive and knowing how they are spending the money makes you appreciate their leadership. We are grateful to have children who are alumni in this school.

Unfortunately, after 4 years of our son attending SACC, I have to update my review. I'm not going…read moreto go into the full details here because it's a personal matter. But it's important to note that we had fantastic experiences with the TEACHERS. This 1 star review is for the admin staff. This school is not equipped to handle children who might need a bit of extra support with neurodiversity or behavior struggles. The admin staff put in the bare minimum effort. While here, we had the following happen: - Admin staff recorded a video of our child having a meltdown as if he was on display instead of intervening, and they sent it to us via their app. - The office space where the admin staff works looks like a hoarder lives there, and they bring children back there if they need to regulate or need time away from their classroom. This area is not child proof at all, and when my son threw a marble it shattered their monitor and we ended up paying almost $1000 out of pocket to replace it. When we asked for the old monitor so we could try to fix it, they didn't reply. - We had our contract terminated with zero warning, while we were out of town. We were given a 2 week notice to scramble to find new care. We were told that our son was moved to a new classroom as "a final option" but that was never told to us. We had no idea that we were at risk of his care being terminated. Our child was devastated. The teachers also told us that they were NOT informed that this was going to happen. If our child needs extra support (beyond what we already did such as obtain an IEP and send him to ECLC for extra help 3 hours a day) we understand, but the communication was disgusting and disrespectful of the 4 years of time our son has been there. I wrote up a long response to them and it also was ignored. In talking with their contracted behavioral consultant, she agreed that this school does not offer adequate support for children who need extra help with age-appropriate behavior struggles such as the need to regulate their bodies, inability to sit and focus for long periods of time, issues with transitioning between activities, or kids who don't want to nap. If you've got a perfect angel kid and the admin never needs to get involved, SACC is fine. But they're in desperate need of new admin staff. There's a reason they haven't been full for a very long time. I fully expect they'll reply here and misconstrue the truth, and I'm not going to be baited into replying. Just consider I spent $100,000 of my money here and still return with a 1 star. My son is now thriving at a new school, and surprise - he's never missed his bus. They love him and he's had zero behavior issues at his new school in the 6 weeks he's been there.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at The Goddard School of Tustin!…read moreFrom the very beginning, everyone made us feel so welcome, and the teachers have been incredibly kind, patient, and caring. We feel especially lucky that our daughter had Miss Fariba and Miss Taraneh as her teachers. Since they speak her native language, they gave her a wonderful sense of comfort and familiarity that made her transition so much easier. We were honestly amazed by how quickly she adjusted. Within just one week, she felt completely comfortable and happy. As parents, there's nothing more reassuring than seeing your child genuinely excited to go to school every day. We are also extremely impressed with the educational program. The curriculum is engaging, age-appropriate, and thoughtfully designed. Every day our daughter comes home having learned something new through fun, creative, and hands-on activities. It's clear that the school focuses not only on helping children feel loved and safe but also on encouraging their curiosity, confidence, and development. Thank you, Miss Fariba, Miss Taraneh, and the entire team at The Goddard School of Tustin for creating such a warm, loving, and enriching environment. We are truly grateful and highly recommend this school to any family looking for a place where their child will feel safe, happy, loved, and inspired to learn.

We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of The Goddard School of Tustin. This school has exceeded…read moreour expectations in every way, and the teachers in particular are getting five stars--if not more. The owner, Ms Preeti, and Director, Ms Chelsea, are truly exceptional. They are often walking the halls, checking in on classrooms, and are always approachable, warm, and genuinely invested in the community. Each month there are engaging activities for both children and parents, creating a strong sense of connection and involvement. We are especially grateful for our teachers Ms. Tahareh and Ms. Fariba. Every day we are greeted with warmth and excitement. They go above and beyond and are incredibly dedicated educators. The curriculum is thoughtful, STEAM-focused, and always engaging. They always give detailed updates and share many photos that show how much they care about the kids. After just a few months, we were amazed to receive a large box filled with all of the crafts and activities completed--it was incredible to see the growth in just a few months! We also love the small cultural touches woven into the classroom experiences, along with hands-on learning like their class garden, where children help grow and harvest vegetables. Additional highlights include visits from real-life professionals (such as dentists, doctors, and even a beekeeper!), opportunities for parent involvement, and the convenience of provided snacks and optional hot lunch. The facilities are clean and modern, and the shaded outdoor playground offers plenty of space for children to run and play. We couldn't ask for a better environment for our child!

My child has had such an amazing experience at this Childtime location. We've been here for over a…read moreyear and my child has been thriving! I love that all the teachers at my child's school knows their name, can share meaningful experiences with them, and really show care to all the children. They have learned so much since they have started and I look forward to seeing their continued growth. Shoutout to her first few teachers Ms. Margaret and both Ms. Mayra's. We love you all

I'm genuinely confused how a daycare that used to have around a 3-star rating could suddenly jump…read moreto 4.5 stars in such a short period of time. Did the leadership change? During the time my child attended this school, they were getting hurt almost daily -- including scratches on the arms or face and bruises on the body. When I asked the teachers, they would apologize but often say they didn't know when or how it happened. On one occasion, when I picked up my child, she was still bleeding, and no first aid had been provided. That was extremely concerning. What concerns me even more is that although there are cameras, the teachers often take the children to areas that seem to be out of camera view, making it impossible to verify what actually happened. Given this experience, I find it hard to understand how the school is now receiving such high ratings, especially when most of the positive reviews appear to be very recent. It does make me question the authenticity of those reviews.