My daughter has now been at M.I.A. for almost 2 years and we love it just as much as ever!…read morePrincipal Sumikawa is incredible, and every teacher/staff member has been so kind, patient, and nurturing with our daughter. At M.I.A., she has learned great life skills such as putting away her things, confidence, independence, cooking, writing, healthy snacking, folding clothes, and politeness, to name a few. When we were at her annual doctor's appointment, my daughter impressed all of the other parents in the doctor's waiting room when she got up from the kids table and pushed her chair all by herself (a polite habit she was taught in her M.I.A. preschool class!). One of the highlights of this school is the lunch program: a very nutritious, rotating menu of Japanese-style dishes that you can opt-into. My daughter loves broccoli, fish, and many new foods now because of the healthy lunches at M.I.A. There are so many fun events throughout the year, such as the Sports Festival (Undokai), plays/musicals, cooking classes, observation weeks, cultural events, and the school is great about sharing pictures of the students' activities so we can get a sense of their days. Also, there are many options for afterschool extracurricular activities, which my daughter loves! PE Class, Japanese Dance, Piano Lessons, Art, Nenchu class, Karate/Kendo, and more. Sometimes when we arrive to pick her up after school, she tells us that "we came too early" -- because she's having so much fun and wants to stay at school even longer! We're looking forward to our daughter's continuing journey at M.I.A.!

I was surprised how the other reviewers just put bad review without understanding school well and…read morebackground. My 3 year old son goes here. It is the only Monte school with Japanese background. They have both English and Japanese teachers. Here are the two big advantages of this school. 1. Although it is Monte school but they do teach Japanese style of politeness and respect. Which I think it is important for our kids to learn. 2. My son does not speak ANY Japanese when he enter school. But teachers are very supportive. Very passionate of educate and take care of our son. Now after 6 months he understands lots of Japanese and getting much smoother in communication. 3. Unlike many other American preschool, Your kids will not need to off diapers. Teachers will support your kids and they will slowly learn toilet from other kids. 4. School has optional Hot cooking Lunch prepared by Japanese chef which is big plus! Their lunch is very nutritional and healthy Japanese food! 5. They have optional daycare, which allow you to send kids from 8am to 6pm the latest. Which save lots of parents who has full time job.

We're so glad to have picked Milestones for our two sons after moving to Orange County. Our older…read moreson was first in Orange class with Ms. Darlene, and we're very grateful for that. He can have a hard time with transitions, particularly drop offs and doing work was hard for him for a while. Ms. Darlene was very patient and caring and helped him through it all, and over time he started to thrive and I know it was because of her support. Ms. Maria in Orange is also very kind and our son loves to spend time with her in PM care. In moving to Gold class, we were definitely nervous, but Ms. Darlene was there to help him through each step and make sure he was doing okay there, and I know that helped him a lot. He misses his Orange teachers, but he is also now really enjoying Gold class with Ms. Indira and Ms. Brittney. Already we can see he is getting great care and support for learning and becoming more independent and confident. Our younger son was first in Purple and now Blue class, and he has loved all of his teachers. He is happy to go to school every day and happy when he leaves. I know he is in the best care every day there, and learning so much too. We would definitely recommend Milestones!

Milestones Montessori has been awesome. The choice we made to attend has provided our daughter…read morewith the things we couldn't during the work day. This includes attention, focused level growth and stability. We have maintained friendships and practices learned in class. A special thanks to Me. Darlene (Orange Class)! We feel very lucky to have had her teachings, trying to keep many of those things at home. I would recommend this location for sure

We have been incredibly happy with our son's experience at IMSz The staff is warm, attentive, and…read morecreates a safe, welcoming environment for every child. It's been amazing to watch his confidence and love of learning flourish. We highly recommend this preschool to other families. Mimi

We love this school. It's been wonderful to have them take care and teach our child not only…read moretraditional school curriculum but also how to be an independent person-- the "life skills". They accept our child at the level he's at and caringly challenge him to grow. He loves waking up to get to school ("it's so fun to see my friends!") and gets upset when we pick him up too early. From preschool to kindergarten, this place has been nothing but nuturing and caring. The kids are all amazing. Many activities for them and they can learn at their own pace and feel supported. We've also appreciated that they offer hot catered lunches so that we have the option of taking a break from lunch packing to give our child variety and exposure to different foods and feel included among other children during meal time. Competitively priced and well worth every penny. There are enrichment programs and also extended care if you are working parents (or just need some additional time). Good area and convenient to get to. The staff is wonderful!

Our son Stanley enrolled in this school at 2 years 3 months and he just turned 3 years old. He…read morebecomes outgoing and love dancing now! He love his teachers Mrs Rose and Mrs Eva and always come back home with a smile! Both of them show their love, care and patience to the children and always make sure my boy is eating well,taking snap and learning happily. There is a positive and encouraging vibe in the class and kids are pretty organized and learning new things everyday. Montessori school is unique. They will arrange learning schedules, including drawing, spelling, counting and even spanish language！After being here for almost a year, my son becomes more self-discipline and he enjoy reading books now! The school hosted Halloween party and invited parents to celebrate together. Kids dressed up to dance,sing and play, which is a memorable experience. We will relocate to other states but would like express our appreciation for Mrs. Eva and Mrs.Rose!

My kids had a very personalized experience at this school. The teachers get to know the children…read morewell & take care of each of them to meet their individual needs. The director is very flexible with make up days and special exceptions as needed. It feels like a little family. My daughter continues to ask to return for visits and drop in days.

We are very grateful for our experience at Gaowa. The school truly makes each child feel seen,…read morevalued, and supported, and we have clearly seen our daughter's growth both academically and emotionally. Both our daughters' teacher are incredibly loving and dedicated, teaching with care across culture, reading, and mathematics while building confidence and curiosity. We also appreciate the leadership team, who create a warm and inclusive environment by celebrating birthdays, first days, and special milestones, making every child feel important. Gaowa truly feels like a caring community, and we highly recommend it to families looking for a school that genuinely supports children's development and happiness.

Our son has been at Gaowa since he was 18 months old and it was one of the best decisions we made…read morein our parenting journey. The staff has been more than caring, accommodating, and supportive of our son's transition. All the teachers and staff knew his name and I'm truly amazed by how well they got to know my son. He recently just started in primary class and we couldn't have asked for a better transition, the teachers communicate with us through the app and we get lots of pics and updates of his day. Highly recommend Gaowa - a true Montessori and with a very caring staff!

We are so grateful to have found ICMA for our sons (ages 1 and 3). The quality of care they receive…read moreis phenomenal. In the daycare, they diligently log everything via an app and send photos of the baby playing happily. They have music development and lots of educational Montessori toys. The women working there are so happy and kind, and clearly care a lot about all of the children. They have great ratios of caregivers to babies and whenever we do drop off, it's clear the babies all feel safe and are (reasonably) calm. They are baby magicians - our son slept better at school than at home for naps! They have been great about letting us know about any issues (rashes, bumps) and have been incredibly kind about his food allergies. They have been very diligent to protect our son and were amazingly inclusive for the class party to make sure he would be safe. We know our baby is in amazing hands! Our preschool age son also has a lot of fun at school. They have been very patient with him as our potty-trained child suddenly refused to go to the bathroom. Ms. Ramirez spends one-on-one time with each child to ensure they are learning. It's great to see the Montessori techniques in action as they work on math and shapes! The admin is highly communicative and also kind and very creative. Mrs. Teel regularly hosts fun seasonal events for the kids which they all enjoy. It's a lot to manage a daycare and a school, and she makes it look effortless. It's amazing to me what a wonderful community she's built and our family is so grateful to be a part of it.

As a mother, entrusting your infant to a daycare is one of the hardest things you do. You tell…read moreyourself they'll be safe. I wish that had been true for us. We enrolled our 10-month-old daughter here, and within two months she came home with a fractured arm. The school said nothing when we picked her up -- just a vague mention of her being fussy. It wasn't until our pediatrician took X-rays that we learned the truth. What broke my heart wasn't just the injury -- it was her first birthday spent in a cast. As her mother, I will never forget that. When we asked for answers, there was no security footage to review because the cameras had apparently been removed months earlier. No accountability. No transparency. Nothing. Four years later I still think about it. I hope this school has since made real changes -- better vetted teachers, cameras restored, and proper incident reporting. Every child deserves that. Every mother deserves to feel her baby is truly safe. I'm posting this because I'd want another mom to warn me.

My little man started at GGMA when he was just 2.5 years old. I remember sitting in the parking lot…read morecrying on his very first day, thinking maybe it was too soon and maybe he wasn't ready. But it turned out I wasn't ready. He thrived from the very beginning. Over the years, I've watched him grow and flourish in ways that surprised me at every stage. Each teacher Ms. Cecile, Ms. Sandy, and Ms. Maria played such a huge role in his growth, and I will always be so thankful for their care, patience, and dedication. Graduation was such an emotional milestone because GGMA truly became like family to us. My only wish is that they continued all the way through high school, because I would have happily kept Jaylen here forever lol If you're looking for a preschool for your little one, trust me GGMA is amazing. Your child will not only learn, but thrive.

I rarely post review. My kids went here.. First kids is there almost 3 years.. Second is almost 1…read moreyears. I love the school, where they teaches your kids right. Most place my spouse and I visit.. Most kid is kinda robotic and the place seem cold and not very friendly. I highly recommended this school. They will love your kid and pay a lot attention to their development. Thank you to all the teachers through all the years.

A year ago, I had to withdraw my daughter from her preschool midway through the school year because…read morethe program wasn't challenging enough for her. Finding a new school at that time wasn't easy. When I first visited FVM, there were no spots available, but I was impressed by how well-organized everything was--from the classrooms to the curriculum. I even asked Ms. Sneha, the school director, if I could pay a higher tuition just to secure a place for my daughter because I wanted her to attend so badly. Fortunately, a family was about to leave, and we were able to enroll her. That turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. Since then, my daughter has thrived with teaching tailored to her abilities rather than her age (she has a late birthday, so in the public school system she would still be at the preschool level). Thanks to the support of her teachers, she has excelled academically. After a year at FVM, she took the GATE exam through the school district. Not only was she able to skip a grade, and she was also accepted into the GATE program. I truly believe this wouldn't have happened if she hadn't attended FVM. I'm incredibly grateful to FVM and all the staff. Ms. Sneha is such a kind and caring person. Without her, my daughter wouldn't have had the opportunity to learn here. Ms. Neranja, one of my daughter's primary teachers, holds strong teaching principles, and whenever I speak with her, I feel confident that my daughter is in good hands. My daughter often talks about her teachers at home, especially Ms. Neranja and Ms. Erika. Although my daughter has only been at FVM for a short time, the experience has had a profoundly positive impact and laid a strong foundation for her future educational goals. I cannot thank everyone enough--I am truly grateful.

We recently wrapped up our time at Fountain Valley Montessori and our family could not be more…read moregrateful. We decided to keep our child here for an additional year instead of moving on to TK. While TK would have been a great transition, this extra year allowed our child to truly come out of their shell. There are some things worth investing in, and while I am a big supporter of public schools, FV Montessori gave my children a foundation that is absolutely priceless. Ms. Gloria is simply the best. She created a nurturing, safe environment for our child to grow, while also providing the structure and rules that are so important. This chapter has officially closed for us, but we will always be thankful to Ms. Gloria, Ms. Gurpreet, Ms. Vivian, Ms. Lindsay, Ms. Sneha, Ms. Jahaira, Ms. Remington, Ms. Madelyn, Ms. Bea, Ms. Alicia, Ms. Paula, Ms. Ana, Ms. Neranja, Ms. Enoka, and all the other incredible teachers and staff who make this school such a gem. Daycare, childcare, preschool--picking the right one can be daunting, but I highly recommend checking out Fountain Valley Montessori. You will not be disappointed.

We've put both of our kids in ICMA and it's been a solid daycare/Montessori/preschool for our them…read more When we were looking at the different places years ago what made this school stand out was the years of experience all the teachers have. I think all of the teachers have been with the school for at least 10 years, some are probably closer to 20 at this point. I'm not an expert on the Montessori way but, academically, our oldest was more than ready for TK. When she left ICMA she was starting to read, write, and had started basic math. From 18 months all the way up to 4 years old, we've had almost all the teachers and can't recommend them enough. The teachers and staff are accessible if you have questions or want to discuss something and they keep parents in the loop on what's going on with the class.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at ICMA. My son and daughter have both thrived in this…read morenurturing environment. They are happy, they have fun, and they learn - so much that they're coming home teaching ME things! My son started kindergarten elsewhere this year and is beaming with self confidence because of the strong academic foundation ICMA built. The staff truly becomes like family, caring deeply about each child's individual needs. They meet every child where they are, encouraging growth and curiosity in a way that feels natural and joyful. It's clear that they are dedicated to fostering not just academic skills but also a love for learning. We're so thankful that we chose ICMA, and we're excited to still be part of this wonderful community as my daughter has a few more years here. This school has made a lasting impact on our family, and we can't recommend it highly enough!! Stephanie's leadership is great, she's communicative and always goes above and beyond with the biggest smile. And while I can speak lovingly about all the teachers our family has been blessed to have (Ms. Teri, Ms. Bithi, Ms. Aracelia, Ms. Laarni, Ms. Badar, Ms. Murin), EVERY SINGLE TEACHER has been loving, respectful, kind and so very invested in our kids' lives (Ms. Joann, Ms. Lucie, Ms. Laila, Ms. Carla & I hope I am not forgetting anyone). They are the most gracious, maternal teachers and truly God sent.

Our son attended Newport Ave Preschool for two years (from age 3 to 5) and we have nothing but…read morewonderful memories of his time there. We wanted him to take his next steps with learning and experience things beyond what we could offer him at home. He got exactly that and then some. His teachers did a fantastic job getting him through the Pre-K and TK curricula; we still have a lot of his old school work showing how much he had learned and how much practice he had gotten. He would frequently speak fondly of his last teacher, Ms. Jackie, as well as the friends he played with at school. There was a classmate he would refer to as "Melon" that we think was his best friend and we thought it was so cute. We'd like to give our thanks to all of his teachers - Ms. Jackie, Ms. Emily, Ms. Nikki, and Ms. Bella! He really enjoyed the variety of extra curricular activities offered at Newport Ave, like dance, music, soccer (his favorite), arts and crafts, and taekwondo (his other favorite). As parents, some of our favorite things include the winter holiday performances, the picture updates on Remind showing what everyone is up to throughout the day, and the final letters from all the teachers he had connected with over the years. Ms. Mayra was a pleasure to talk to when dropping him off in the morning, as were the other teachers when picking him up at the gate. Communication over the Remind app is super simple and responses tend to be very quick. Since starting kindergarten, Nate has become a top performer in his class, and we believe Newport Ave Preschool deserves a great deal of the credit for that. We're so grateful for everything this school gave him.

Ms. Tere in the toddler room is great. My daughter has a hard time letting go of me with anyone but…read morewith the teachers at Newport she is always willing to go which says a lot. She is always happy when i pick her up and she has picked up a lot of new songs, letters, tracing and counting skills. She is now interested in reading books at home and has improve her vocabulary. I also love that they speak spanish and english to her.