I renewed my membership to a lifetime member and I am proud! Thanks to the helpful staff, I was…read moreable to renew it until 2065, I get to stay with the members for a long time. I am impressed with the service because this is my eighth year of the learning center, second year golf coach and first year math interim coach. If anyone sees me wear my identification badge, I can get you in for free! Just look for me and have an AMAZING time! This place is a "must go" for EVERYONE!

I went here back in 7th grade, and the educators there are such wonderful people. I learned some…read morenew stuff and made some good memories.

This review is for the preschool- Such a wonderful place!…read more If you are looking for a safe, fun, caring, God centered preschool that doesn't break the bank.. this is your place! I'm so very thankful for Kim and Karen and all the staff at the preschool.

I'm giving this school a 3 star completely honest review as a parent and as a preschool teacher…read morethat works in a school environment. Kindergarten and first grade teachers and front desk were amazing. When it comes to other staff like after school teachers and as I interact with the staff they were mentioning to me that upon hiring they did not received a background Check which is mandatory by the state of California in order to work with kids, they also never mention prior to enrollment that behind the school there's a half way house, and they hire staff from the hallway house to work for the after school daycare this is very concerning as a parent.I've witnessed an after school employee because they are not teacher scream at a kid in-front of all the kids. IN ORDER TO WORK WITH KIDS EVERYONE NEEDS TO PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK.

They're doing free breakfast and lunch for the kiddos in the area. So nice of them!!!…read more Love that school. Especially during these times!! Thanks for serving the community

I was a student here and my experience was good and bad. The teachers were nice nothing was wrong…read morewith them but it's just the staff and kids that make it a little not enjoyable. The kids now date and kiss after school and I once saw one kid who was in 5th grade at the time showed their friend their vape which is terrible to even have for someone so young and the staff would sometimes take the ball away if one person that you would be playing with kicks the ball which is unfair to the people who were actually using the ball responsible. Overall the school is good but the kids and some of the staff members make it a little less enjoyable.

We love bethany! My son started here pre-k summer camp and now hes going to be in 2nd grade…read more Bethany has become our family/community.

Leaving Bethany School was the most rewarding decision for our family. Many parents are naturally…read moredriven to private schools given the perception of superiority, impression of additional resources as compared to public schools, and the idea that teachers are better trained/educated. However, this is far from the case at Bethany School. Fortunately, we didn't waste too much time there and have successfully moved on to better opportunities for our children. Our kids are now happy, thriving and actually being challenged. As a parent, it is in your best interest to strongly consider the public schools within the Long Beach system. The LBUSD has staff with bachelor's degrees at a minimum, many with master's degrees/other secondary level education and ALL are fully credentialed (not the case at Bethany). In addition, LBUSD focuses on emotional intelligence, empathy, diversity, equity, inclusion and welcomes/accepts kids that learn differently. Bethany School admittedly prefers "obedient," cookie cutter kids due to their "limited resources and staff training." Although, these repeated statements were concerning given the high cost of tuition and continuous (often daily) pleas for donations. Bethany School prides itself on being "Future Focused," however, the curriculum, operations and staff training do not support this statement. For example, the utilization of "Clip Charts" as a daily behavioral management tool is widely known to be outdated and the theorized benefits have been refuted by studies and research (perform a simple Google search on the "Clip Chart Method" for your own assessment). Also, the end of the week "prize boxes" (and other extrinsic motivators) at Bethany are outdated and actually cause more harm than good to children. Prize boxes decrease a child's long-term ability to develop intrinsic motivation, an organic love for learning and the natural desire to be kind and compassionate. I question how Bethany labels such deeply outdated tactics as "Future Focused." In addition, there was an over-emphasis on the recitation of Bible verses and other religious content that created a gap with what the kids should be learning. In fact, many parents needed other educational content to supplement the Bethany School curriculum to ensure that their students would remain on track. Overall, we were thoroughly disappointed by the pipe dream that was sold to us via their website and during many on-campus tours, especially given the amount of tuition that we were paying. This has been an eye-opening experience about the educational system in the city of Long Beach. Private schools in LB, whether religious/Montessori/other are not superior, do not challenge kids, do not welcome kids with learning differences and have an alarming lack of emphasis on emotional intelligence (which we all know should truly be the focus of the future). Choose your children's education wisely. Don't ignore the red flags. Pass on Bethany.

5 Years later. . .My kinder daughter is now in 6th grade and has Mrs. Slevcove again!!! Could not…read morebe happier with this school. My other daughter is on her 3rd year here. We have NEVER had a teacher we did not appreciate. As for the posts regarding bullying. . .I wonder if they are reaching out? Is the school aware of what is going on? I have had bullying issues with my child being on both ends and the school has not only contacted me immediately but helped resolve the issues, whether is be a meeting with teacher/principal, a phone call, or a sit down with other parents. They do have high turn over for principals but it has never really caused us any issues. And they do stress attendance but I cannot imagine any school not. Regular attendance helps the teacher & student build a relationship. Attendance is important!!

The school looks great. The new playground is awesome. They can't keep a principal for more than a…read moreyear. Their zero tolerance for bullying is a joke. It seems like they are more worried about attendance than the students themselves. Also, the new principal could use a class in etiquette.

When covid hit we decided to move our son from public to private school since they were allowed in…read moreperson classrooms. I am so happy we made this decision they make sure the kids are safe and they take all precautions during this time. Not to mention my son has learned so much since starting first grade we are def continuing with the next school years. My son now knows about god and is very passionate to be son of god God bless the teaches and staff!!

Please be aware could have a negative impact on your child's life. Three years later my daughter is…read morestill dealing with this, unfortunately.. I am writing to express my concern about the issue of bullying and favoritism at Santa Fe Christian School. My daughter, who is now in third grade, attended your Christian preschool in the past, where she was bullied by her classmates. She was embarrassed to tell us about it, but we later found out about the incidents. When my daughter was attending an afterschool daycare program, she was pushed by someone, and she push back in self-defense. Unfortunately, the teacher saw her punch the person, and my daughter was the one who got in trouble. This incident had a negative impact on her life, and she is still dealing with the consequences of it today. Due to the fear of being bullied again and the possibility of the school blaming her, my daughter has been an independent study since Covid. This is a problem that we are still dealing with to this day because the school did not do its part. We found that there was a great deal of favoritism at the private Christian school she was attending, and my daughter, as a person of color, was made to feel like a second-class citizen. As a parent, I am deeply concerned about my daughter's safety and well-being at school. No child should have to go through bullying or feel like they are being treated unfairly. I urge you to take this matter seriously and take immediate action to stop the bullying and address issues of favoritism at your school. I would appreciate it if you could provide me with an update on the actions taken to address this issue. I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Jennifer Smith this is the email that I am writing to Scam. Please be aware I can have such a negative impact on your child's life.

So far my daughter loves the school she came from a prior daycare facility and her first week had…read moresome difficulties transitioning. The staff was very supportive and patient with her. Now she's comfortable and I drop her off with no issues she loves her new preschool!!

Let me begin by telling you how amazing this school is. It completely exceeded my expectations. My…read morenephews came here yrs ago and it was good then ( they learned alot and quickly) but now they have so many resources and activities for kids. My son gets upset when I don't take him LOL My son has been here for almost a yr and he can write his name, knows the weeks, months, numbers past 30, so many more things. This amazed me because yrs ago my daughter was in a private Montessori preschool and did not learn all this. I feel this preschool is much more structured. The teacher-student ratio also seems lower. The staff is very friendly and they also have so many activities through the year for the kids. I would def recommend this school

New principle probably as bad as the old one of not worse!…read more Doesn't address any concerns and always makes statements such as are you sure it actually happened discredits our children's allegations about being bullied. Some teachers are great are some need to retire already. I am constantly praying foe the needs of my children to be met. Constant bullying and racial treatment.

Fantastic school, great staff, great teachers they will go above and beyond for any student, many…read morefun activities like jog a thons and programs, talent shows and carnivals , very welcoming to parents , I will definitely recommend this school if you are new to the area. You wont be disappointed