We thought we knew what to expect from preschool, having already sent our older son through one…read morewhen we lived in a different city, but Creative Child Preschool in Temple City still managed to pleasantly surprise us. I hope this review helps other parents new to the area see what a gem this school has been for busy parents like ourselves. First is the schedule. Drop-off starts earlier than most other schools in the area, and pick-up is any time before 6pm. This translate to tangible flexibility for two working parents. We'd heard about, and experienced, other preschools with shorter hours that even take weeks off for spring and winter break like the public school calendar. Believe me when I say I'm eternally grateful we never had to manage those schedule gaps with Creative Child. Next is the physical space. The school itself feels like a home, each room beautifully decorated and cozy. The school yard is huge, with swings, slides, and a sandbox. Whenever we visit, my daughter is running and jumping through the yard with her friends like it's her own personal jungle gym. There are also add-ons we could opt into throughout the week. My daughter looked forward to Tuesday tap dancing every single week, along with Mandarin and My Gym classes. These are activities right on campus during school hours. Outside of school hours, we even got to invite her grandparents to her tap recital, and it turned into such a great family bonding moment. Creative Child doesn't feel like just a place to drop off your kid. I appreciate how intentional they are about pulling parents into the experience all year long. I did a mechanical bull ride with my daughter on Father's Day. We built gingerbread houses together during the holidays. The summer calendar get even better with magician, petting zoo, splash days, and more! The teachers are superstars here. The school is intimate enough that the teachers are familiar to all the kids, even if they're not the primary instructor for their class. So as my daughter moved up each year, she was never meeting anyone brand new, just a familiar face she hadn't had as her main teacher yet. Ms. Denise, Ms. Annie, Mr. Viet, Ms. Sharon, Ms. Susan, Ms. Jessica and Ms. Giselle all became familiar to her over the years, and I think that consistency built so much of her confidence. My daughter had trouble pronouncing her "s" sounds early on, enough that we got a professional consult just to be safe. Once she started in the Imagineer class with Ms. Denise, her speech noticeably improved week after week. I felt like she's already performing at a kindergarten level even though she's not even at that age yet. And the food deserves a mention. Ms. Rosie runs the kitchen, and she's a magician. My daughter won't touch oatmeal at home, but somehow cleans her bowl at school. We joke that we need to steal the recipes from Ms. Rosie someday, because the quality of meals in the public school system isn't even close in comparison. Lastly, getting to know the other families in our cohort made it clear we'd landed somewhere special. So many families here are rooted in the local community, and I learned so much just from talking to other parents, tips on neighborhood activities, what to expect once public school starts, from families with older siblings already there. Those are the invisible benefits nobody tells you when searching for a preschool. We definitely got more out of the school than what we paid for. Creative Child gave us the school part and the community part, and we're genuinely going to miss it when she finally graduates and enter the public school system. Creative Child Temple City simply exceeded our expectations in every way!

Creative Child has been a sweet place for our little girl over the years. The teachers are very…read moreloving. Director Denise creates a fun atmosphere that creates community. I really loved how festive CC has been. So many events are planned throughout the year that create such special memories from a mother's day painting event or father's day rodeo. The staff is really thoughtful about dietary needs. My daughter has picked up some mandarin and learned tap dancing. The summer is a blast with so many activities. My daughter's favorite part of CC was probably the yard and her teachers. The yard is big with beautiful trees and a covered sand area. We are so lucky that we found CC and became part of the community!

My son has been here since since 2.5. He went from learning to write his name to taking spelling…read moretest to reading books he's never seen before. But it's not just academics. There is play time, arts and crafts, building friendships, and a fun summer program. Most important, the incredible teachers and staff who genuinely care about the children. We feel lucky to have met you all. Thank you All Seasons

Our family has been a part of All Seasons for the past 4 years, and my son just graduated this…read moresummer. Looking back, choosing this school was the absolute best decision we could have made for his early education and development! Every single teacher here is exceptionally nice, patient, and genuinely invested in the children's growth. They create such a warm, welcoming environment that my son looked forward to going to school every single day. What we love most about the curriculum is the perfect balance it strikes: Strong Academics & Creativity: They have an impressive academic foundation that fully prepared my son for his next big step into elementary school, but they always keep it full of creativity, imagination, and fun. Endless Activities: The school keeps the kids engaged with a wonderful variety of activities that brought out the best in my son's curiosity. Amazing Care: As a parent, peace of mind is everything. The school safety is top-notch. Plus, it is incredibly convenient that they provide two healthy snacks and a nutritious lunch every day, which my son loved. If you are looking for a safe, nurturing, academic, and creative preschool that feels like family, I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

We are so happy we chose Tomorrowland Academy!…read more From the very first tour, you can truly feel the school's attention to detail at every step. The orientation process was thoughtful and well-organized, and we really appreciated the opportunity for visits before starting--it made such a difference in helping our daughter have a smooth and confident transition into school. The communication system is amazing. As parents, we can easily reach the front office anytime and always feel supported and heard. It gives us so much peace of mind. We also love knowing that Ms. Claire, the director, is actively involved--hosting monthly staff meetings and clearly leading with care and intention. You can truly feel that the school is run with heart, structure, and a genuine commitment to every child and family. Highly recommend!

I hoping to have my son continue here but the classrooms are very desk-based with limited free…read moremovement for younger children. There was a clear focus on whether my son that is only 2 was a good fit for their daycare.

I brought my son here for summer school since summer is my busiest time of year. I absolutely love…read moreit here, they had him practicing tracing letters and shapes. Each week they work on a letter and send homework which was a new experience for both mom and child. The staff are warm, welcoming and professional. While I can only speak about my summer experience, I would highly recommend this place. The cost was adequate to the amount of time I had him there from 8ish to 5. Clean space and encouraging environment.

I highly recommend Shining Star Preschool, my son and daughter come to here and I'm so happy, the…read morespace is safe and clean and the staff is very nice and helpful. A positive learning experience, this is the best point.

Learning Tree Montessori of Arcadia deserves every one of these five stars! We watched our daughter…read moretransform right before our eyes, from a crying, clingy mess on her first day to the confident, "big sweet girl" she is today. This incredible change is entirely thanks to the dedicated and loving staff. A massive, heartfelt thank you to the amazing teachers: Ms. Donna, Ms. Eunis, Ms. Diana, Ms. Zoe, Ms. Christina, Ms. Brianna, Ms. Wendy, Ms. Patty, Ms. Cindy, Ms. Li and all the other teachers. Your boundless patience, professional teaching, and warm guidance built an incredible foundation for her future. We are so grateful!

LTMoA is the BEST. They are attentive, realistic about goals, communicative, and really, really…read morecare about every child. Our boy just turned 3, and he's been there since basically the moment he turned 2. He HATES holidays now!!! Great naps, great snacks, great friends, and nothing but thumbs ups all around. Couldn't be happier. PLEASE consider checking them out!!!

My daughter just graduated from TK at AIP, and we're so grateful this was where her school journey…read morebegan. She grew from a shy little girl into a confident, caring child who loves to share kindness wherever she goes. AIP goes beyond academics, nurturing both character and friendships, and has given her a strong foundation for the next stage. Our only wish is that AIP had an elementary school--we would love to stay longer!

Our daughter was enrolled in Mini-Todd's (2-3yo) and K1 (3-4yo) at Academicise. It's been a year…read more(delayed review) but I cannot say enough how much my husband and I appreciate the care that our daughter received there. She started Academicise at age 2.5 in diapers not speaking a word of English. When she finished K1 she had been fully potty trained for more than a year, speaks English in addition to Mandarin and a little Spanish. She knows her abc's, some sight words and can write her first and last name (15 letters long), count and do simple addition. The school is very clean as well. The in house chef makes delicious food that my daughter ate 2-3 servings of each day. We would definitely recommend Academicise to anyone looking for a quality preschool. I only wish she could go back to Academicise when her private school is out for summer!

I really like this school! My daughter has been staying…read morewith my parents outside of the United States before she joins Temple City Early Learning Academy. I have been worried that she would have a difficult time at a new school with her language barrier. To my surprise, she has been enjoying going to school every day and has made friends very quickly. The school teachers and administrative staff have helped a lot. What impressed me more was that I quickly find that my daughter has picked up the language and manners from school and has growth in many different ways. I feel very lucky that we have her in the school. I highly recommend taking a tour of this lovely school with terrific teachers!

My daughter is very introverted, and I'm truly grateful to TCELA for helping her become more…read moreconfident and outgoing. She is now 7 years old and about to start second grade, but she still misses all of her teachers at TCELA -- especially Ms. Kara! This school fills every child's heart with love, kindness, and confidence. We feel so blessed to have been part of the TCELA family. Thank God!

Young People's Village School has been a very positive and supportive environment for my daughter…read more She genuinely enjoys attending and looks forward to going each day, which says a lot. The variety of activities offered keeps her engaged and motivated, and they are well suited to her interests and development. The staff create a welcoming, understanding, and encouraging atmosphere where children feel safe, valued, and supported. I have seen a positive difference in my daughter's confidence and enthusiasm for learning since she started attending. As a parent, it's reassuring to know she is happy and enjoying her experience at school. I would highly recommend Young People's Village School to other families.

Young people's village is one of the best Pre-School in town. My son's teacher Ms Natalie and Ms…read moreEileen are wonderful preschool teachers. He loves them a lot. He did not cry not even since day 1 and her teacher Ms Natalie potty trained him in just 1 week. Amazing!!!! School has lots of hand on activities which is a big big plus. They also have super huge playground and I feel like that's like Disneyland for my son already lol. My son did learn a lot as well. Overall , highly recommended!