I am extremely pleased with the education my son received at the Montessori of Brea. The school's…read moreprincipal, Mrs. Ali, and the teachers in the primary and K-1 classroom, Ms. Tess, Ms. Dana, and Mr. Vargas, were all professional, caring, and loving, and truly embodied the Montessori method, which emphasizes individualized learning and hands-on activities. They implemented these principles effectively to help my son develop a strong foundation for future academic and social success. In addition to the more standard Montessori training around sensory and fine motor development, my son also received drills in math, writing, spelling, and reading, to help him prepare for education beyond the Montessori classroom. The teachers also helped my son make tremendous progress in learning English. When we first moved to this area from Shanghai, my son only spoke Chinese at home and was not fluent in English. However, after attending this school for one year, he is now able to fluently speak English. I would highly recommend this kindergarten to all parents, especially those who want their children to be well-socialized and have a strong foundation for academic success. I couldn't be happier with my son's experience at this school.

Montessori of Brea has been an enriching, amazing, and wonderful learning experience for our three…read moredaughters. As a former Montessori student, this school stays true to the Montessori method of teaching. There are plenty of hands-on learning materials that are age appropriate from 2 years old in preschool to 7 years old in K-1. The kids are able to learn at their own pace and enjoy an environment of collaborative play and learning. Every child of mine who entered preschool had their initial episodes of tears and crying in the first few months. But the teachers at Montessori of Brea are so kind with their loving voices, gentle nudges, and guided redirection to help the children focus on their learning and forget about the separation from parents. Ms. Kim was our preschool teacher for our first 2 daughters and is currently teaching our 3 year old. Our whole family LOVES Ms. Kim! When my two older grade school kids come to pick up our baby, they ALWAYS have to come to give Ms. Kim a hug! She is caring, loving, and has great communication with parents at drop off and/or pick up. There are a total of 4 teachers for the classroom, but I'm amazed at Ms. Kim's organization and memory having to be the primary teacher of 28+ kids and knowing each child's ability. I can barely handle remembering my 3! Ms. Dana was our most recent K-1 teacher and she is just as great! Her lessons helped prepare my daughter for school outside of Montessori. Her open communication and constant use of technology helped prepare us for future apps used in grade school. Ms. Dana was very active in providing updates, even sending pictures to all the class parents of special events and personal messages for individual achievements! With the help of ALL the teachers at Montessori of Brea, our oldest daughter got into GATE (Gifted & Talented Education) and is excelling. Our second daughter is reading three grade levels above her current grade and is thriving at her new school thanks to the teachers and Montessori of Brea. I can only give my highest recommendation for this place! I tell all my neighbors and friends in the area about Montessori of Brea because it has helped our children succeed in and out of the classroom.

I strongly recommend IvyCrest for any parents that are looking for well-balanced level of caring…read moreand education. I started to sending my daughter to Fullerton location last Aug and I am so happy about that decision. I was concerned because this was the first English speaking school that my daughter was attending, coupled with her very introverted personality. The teachers and directors of course tried to comfort me letting me know she will really like the school and now, I am realizing that they truly meant it. They did everything they could within their ability for my daughter to be brought up speed with English, academics and socially. Now, she has many friends in school and loves going to school every day! I am so thankful that I got this amount of support for my daughter from all teachers and directors who are committed to provide positive learning environment for each student. On top of that, their communication was amazing and always professional. My daughter suffers from eczema and allergies and I was always the first one to know when she broke out in rash, which I really appreciated. Again, I know these parent reviews were super helpful for me when choosing a school for our children so I am leaving my review here so it can be also helpful to other parents.

I love the teachers here. They are hard working and they care for your kids. Even though we gave…read morethem a low review, we had two kids come here. Why the low review? They nickel and dime you to death. They will charge you for sneezing in the wrong place. And during the COVID crisis, they are still charging for the daycare hours. They claim to be offering instruction online, but they aren't offering daycare. It doesn't bother me as much, but we know of families with babies in room 1. The videos this place is posting don't help at all. They aren't providing their service anymore and they are not adjusting the room 1 families' tuition. That's just not right. So, we like the treatment our children received here, but I question the ethics of a place that is this much about the bottom line.

Our two children have been attending Arborland for about two years, and we could not be happier…read morewith our decision to enroll them. Our youngest started in the Toddler classroom with Ms. Karla, while our oldest has been in the Preschool classroom with Ms. Salzman. Watching both of them grow, develop confidence, and genuinely enjoy going to school has been incredibly rewarding and affirms our decision. As a school, Arborland is exceptionally well organized. The campus is clean, secure, and well maintained, and the staff consistently demonstrate professionalism, kindness, and a genuine commitment to the children. Our kids also participate in the extended childcare program, which has been a wonderful experience. They genuinely enjoy that time with their friends and teachers, so much so that there are days when they do not want to leave. One of the main reasons we chose Arborland was because we wanted a more structured Montessori toddler program than what we found at many other nearby schools serving children 18 months and older. Ms. Karla created exactly the environment we were hoping for. She is warm, patient, and incredibly caring, while also setting clear expectations and consistent boundaries that the children understand and respect. We truly appreciated the balance she brings to her classroom. Another aspect we especially valued was that Ms. Karla and her assistant teachers spoke Spanish with our daughter throughout the day. As parents raising bilingual children, having that support reinforced what we practice at home and has been a meaningful part of her early education. The Montessori approach has been an excellent fit for our independent, curious, and strong-willed daughter. She has now transitioned into the Preschool program, and we can already see how well prepared she is thanks to the strong foundation built in the Toddler classroom. We are incredibly grateful to Ms. Karla and her assistant teachers for giving our daughter such a positive start to her educational journey. We also appreciate Ms. Salzman and the entire Arborland team for creating an environment where both of our children continue to learn, grow, and thrive. We wholeheartedly recommend Arborland to families looking for a nurturing, structured, and high-quality Montessori education.

We are so fortunate to have found Arborland Montessori. We love all the school programs, especially…read morethe dual language program. And the staffs are even more outstanding! My oldest is now in the Primary class with Maestra Michelle and Maestra Aurora, and my second is finishing the toddler class with Ms Karla and her assistants, Ms Melissa, Ms Ally, and Ms Marissa. The most comforting part for me is to know that my kids are in great care with their teachers. I randomly received personal messages from Ms Karla and Maestra Michelle about my kids' day, their accomplishments, or just something silly they did, with a picture! I cannot express how lucky we are to have teachers that genuinely love the kids so much. It has been such joy to see our kids thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and in every way! I remember when they first started school, they were little people that barely knew how to talk. Day after day, month after month, they started to put words together, making sentences, then started to tell stories about their day at school. One day they surprised me with putting away their own toy! Then another surprise, putting on their own shoes! They learned independence, and courtesy, and so much more! We are so happy that our kids are at Arborland, thriving under lots of love and care. Thank you Arborland! Especially to the teachers and staffs!!

This was our family's first year at this school, and it ended up meaning so much to us…read more My son who just turned 3, had Ms. Orozco, and at the beginning of the year he was very shy and had a hard time adjusting. Ms. Orozco was so patient, warm, and encouraging that she made him feel comfortable right away. Over time, we watched him slowly open up, and before long he was actually excited to go to school. He would come home talking about her and everything he was learning, and it was such a joy to see how much confidence she helped him build. She truly helped him break out of his shell, and we are amazed by how much he learned this year. Ms. Orozco is truly an exceptional teacher. My daughter had Ms. Hernandez and Ms. Tan as she entered 2nd grade, and she was also a little shy because she didn't know anyone. They were so kind and supportive and really encouraged her to make new friends and feel like she belonged. We saw such wonderful growth in her throughout the year, both emotionally and academically, and that means so much to us as parents. It was clear that they truly care about their students and want to see them succeed. We also want to thank the front office staff, who were always great and made communication easy throughout the year. They were helpful, welcoming, and always pleasant to work with. The principal is also very attentive and approachable, which made us feel even more confident in the school. Overall, we are so grateful for the love, support, and dedication shown to our children this year. It was a wonderful first year, and we truly appreciate everyone who played a part in helping our kids grow and feel happy at school. We can't wait to see the kids continue to grow in this school system over the years to come

They say it takes a village...what better village than Arborland Montesorri!…read more Dr Chen and Ms Chen have created a wonderful place where kids can thrive and really come into their own. It's been a pleasure watching our kids grow under the tutelage of Ms Cole (and Ms Rokosz) and Ms Villaruel and her aides. Admin staff Ms Bree and Ms Kristine are great as well. One thing that stands out is the emphasis on public speaking and developing self-confidence through a variety of performances, events and daily tasks. Academically, expect your kids to reach higher (national) grade equivalency due to their strong course curriculum. Some things that we've grown to appreciate: - Variety of after school activities - Amazing teachers and staff - Convenient location for pickup/dropoff - Involved community via engaged students and parents - Lunch menu that kids actually look forward to eating - Annual events and performances It's unfortunate reading some of the negative reviews. What I've encountered has been nothing but positive feedback and a tribe of dedicated individuals who truly want to see your child succeed.

I would like to take a moment to praise Acacia Montessori Infant Daycare. My daughter started in…read moreJuly of this year at just 3 months old when I had to return to work. Leaving her was difficult, but knowing she was with Ms. Maria and her wonderful Buzzy Bees team gave me so much peace of mind. Their constant communication, care, and genuine commitment to helping her transition--from being in mommy's arms to being surrounded by new faces--made all the difference. I'm extremely pleased and grateful for the nurturing environment they provide. Thanks to the Buzzy Bees, my daughter has truly thrived. She has met many of her milestones early, and now at 7 months, she's crawling, climbing, and even standing on her own. I couldn't be happier with the love and support she receives every day.

I am a mother of two children, ages 7 and 5. We started sending our daughter to this Montessori…read moreschool when she was 3 and our son when he was 18 months old. The teachers always encourage and nurture each child's potential, and the director provides well-balanced meals and a variety of wonderful programs. Everyone here truly has a heart for children and treats them with genuine love rather than simply seeing this as a business. As a working mom, I have always felt guilty that I cannot spend as much time with my children as I would like. But thanks to this wonderful school, my children have grown up happy, healthy, and wise. My 5-year-old son recently graduated to kindergarten with a perfect score of 3 out of 3. We never had to give him any additional academic lessons at home. I highly recommend this Montessori as one of the best nurseries for children. We are truly grateful for all the love and care they have given our children.

I was asked by my close friend Stephanie to help her find a suitable daycare for her two year old…read moredaughter. She works graveyard and needed a place for her little one to be taken care of during the day while she got some rest. She saw Love & Care Montessori and asked me to check it out for her along with several other locations because she didn't have the time due to her schedule. I called and made an appointment with the owner, Yael, whom was very nice and gave me a tour of everything. So for those of you out there here is my review: 1) First thoughts: When I walked in, all I can say is that my inner child came to life! I mean I looked around and there is litterally every toy immaginable. From small cars to dinosaurs to even puzzles and games, this place had everything. I kind of wish I had a place like this for my childhood years. Yael went on to explain that she teaches on montessori methods as she gave me a tour of the house. 2) Layout: What I thought was most impressive was how every room was organized and how each room served it's own purpose. Even more astounding, the play areas in both the back and front yards were extensive, with slides and play houses and little cars to ride around, I thought to myself, if I had a kid I would want him/her to come here. They even had an enclosed trampoline in the back yard so that the kids could jump around and have fun while protected by the netting; how cool! Inside there are three seperate rooms. There's the play room when you first walk in, followed by the infant room, and finally the lunch room. 3) Schedule: Yael went over the daily routines of all the children from snack and lunch times to nap times and daily activities, arts and crafts and play times. All in all, everything seemed very organized and planned out in comparison to some of the other daycares I checked out. 4) Pricing: I compared the prices of the other daycares I visited and this one. For the weekly price, Love & Care Montessori had more to offer than similar daycares in the area for around the same weekly rate, give or take $10. 5) Atmosphere: What I really enjoyed was the homelike feel that this daycare had. It felt warm and inviting from start to finish. I think mostly in part by Yael. My first thoughts on her is that she had a lot of energy and a fun loving personality. Compared to the other dayares that I visited only one other one had a similar feeling when you walk right in. I felt that if I had a child I would be comfortable leaving him/her at this daycare for prolonged periods of time. Final thoughts: There are many daycares out there. Out of all the daycares I have visited, I thoroughly enjoyed all the things Love & Care Montessori and owner Yael had to offer. I am definitely recommending this place to my friend Steph and I recommend this to all of you as well who are reading my review. It might not be for everyone, but I encourage you to check it out.

Love and Care Montessori is in a nice neighborhood. The school has a great play area with lots of…read moreactive toys. Clean and organized school. Your child will be loved and cared for here! Melody & John

My child came here for two years, and at the beginning everything was great. The staff and the…read moreteachers were amazing, there was great communication and I loved all the things my child was learning, on top of the activities. However, last year (2024-2025 school year) things changed. I first noticed there were some teachers that left from the previous school year, and some other "minor" changes. Most importantly, the teachers my child had were amazing for Kindergarten! There were truly awesome from the beginning to end. Unfortunately, the administrative staff did not provide the students with a Kindergarten picture and a class picture like the year prior. I personally feel those are important memories for the families and the children. Then as the school year went on, I noticed there were less activities than the prior year. Once the school year ended, MORE great and awesome teachers left the school!!!! I have prior experience working in education and from what I know and have seen, when there is so much teacher turnover year after year, it is because more than likely the administrative staff is not taking care of the teachers. This school has had a tremendous reputation for many many years, however it seems like things are on the decline and yet tuition is going up.

We visited a bunch of daycare centers in the area and steppingstones really stood out to us…read morespecifically in how patient and thorough the staff was when we first toured, Mr. Paul was very helpful and we didn't feel rushed at all. Now having our son attend for some time, I can confirm that our hunch was correct and I'm so happy that we chose to send him to steppingstones. All the staff, teachers, and the front office have been great. You really can tell a lot when more than just your teacher knows your child's name. I feel like they do a great job keeping the facility secure. My son often eats double triple portions of the food as well. The teachers have been amazing and very patient. I know it's not easy dealing with so many young kids but My son always says he has so much fun and the teachers are really good at sending updated pictures throughout the day without ever missing so I really feel like I know what my student is doing. He's made some great friends. They also do really great events for example today was snow day and my son was so so excited. You could see all the excitement on all the kids faces . They also do a fall fair, seasonal performances, as well as farmers markets so that kids can learn how to shop , overall just a lot of thoughtfulness. Thank you Mr Paul, Ms Young, Ms Helen, Ms Katie, Ms Janette, Ms Michelle and all the other staff, we love stepping stones!

As a parent, you do your best to find the "as close to perfect" school for your child. I had to…read moretake my daughter to two different locations in the Fullerton/BP area before finding this place. Initially, I was skeptical about in-home centers, because I feared my daughter might miss out on certain activities that a bigger site might be able to offer. However, I have been proven wrong time & time again with cake making sessions, cookie making sessions, shirt dye sessions, list goes on! FOOD: I love that the menu is heavily Korean. My daughter is a picky eater & enjoys mostly Korean food so the fact that she can eat BETTER food at school than at home is a huge benefit. When the weather gets colder, the director starts to provide the children with soups like sullungtang to care for the health of her students. CLEANLINESS: Nothing to worry about here. The director is hypersensitive about the cleanliness of her facility as well as her students. She requests that each child leaves a number of tops and bottoms at school because they change their clothes before nap time EVERYDAY! For the convenience of the parent(s), the director does the laundry and keeps it with her. We feel bad, so we pack a change of clothes in her backpack daily. Overall, I am extremely pleased with my experience here and would highly recommend this place if you have the luxury to wait, as there is a long waiting list. They start accepting applications for children 18 months and up.

As a first time mother I found myself at numerous preschool(daycare) looking for childcare. A…read moreneighbor recommended Givingtree Montessori, and I couldn't be more thankful for that recommendation. GM Director has many experiences in this field. She definitely knows how to care and teach kids to use their ability! She also providing super nutritious meals. My son loves her foods! I can tell the teachers enjoy their jobs and love the children. My son loves his teachers which is a huge thing for me. I would recommend Givingtree Montessori to anyone looking for child care.

When I first planned to send my daughter to daycare, she was just a little over one year old. I was…read morehonestly very nervous and wanted to find the best place for her, not only somewhere she would be well cared for, but also an environment where she could learn, grow, and develop. I toured four or five different daycares before coming to Kids Adventure. From the moment I visited, I felt confident that this was the right place for my daughter. The school was clean, spacious, and welcoming, with a variety of meals, a great daily schedule, and many activities designed for the children. My daughter has learned and grown so much. She has become more confident, learned to greet people, sing and dance, count, and understand so many things we ask her to do. Most importantly, she has been loved, cared for, and encouraged every day. A very special thank you to Ms. Vanessa from the Infant class. My daughter used to cry so much whenever she was away from me, but Ms. Vanessa was incredibly patient, loving, and caring. She helped her feel safe and comfortable, and that meant so much to me as a mom. I feel so happy and grateful that I chose Kids Adventure. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers for being such an important part of my daughter's early years. We will always appreciate your love and care. Wishing the school and all the teachers continued success and many more wonderful years ahead!

I love the creative way of teaching that includes all children. They organize many activities,…read moreensuring that the children are always learning. They have set schedules, which helps us know what they do during the day. Furthermore, they are highly accessible, responding at any time and resolving any doubts you might have. My daughter is always talking about the activities and how much she enjoys being with her friends!

We absolutely love this place. The director is amazing and always making sure your children are…read moresafe and learning. My 13 y/o boy came here when he was a baby and now my 2 year old girl is here too. They offer the best daycare in OC. Worried about pricing? They take government fund programs and they work w every parent to meet their needs. Give them a call, you will love them!!! I am very thankful to God for bringing me and my children to this place.

Recently enrolled my kid and they have all been great and very kind, they are really about safety…read moreand security and are all very responsive I haven't had an issue yet and can't foresee one coming up, lastly their prices are very reasonable!