I couldn't have asked for a better daycare experience for my son! GPUMNSK took him in at 3 years…read moreold, helped potty-train him, and helped him thrive socially, academically & in every single way. He graduated after 2 years and it was so sad to say goodbye. I'm forever grateful for this school and all of the amazing & kind people in its community.

Great school and the teachers are all so sweet. They know exactly what to do when new kids start…read moreand make them feel comfortable right away. My son started recently and drop off is still a bit tough on some days, we're only doing Tues Thurs so we knew it was going to take much longer to get used to than a M-F schedule. But we knew he's happy here because he comes home happy always, wants to go back, he tells us the friends he's made (he knows their names and ages, supposedly lol), and tells me about his teachers and what they did for the day. Today he told me "mom don't come pick me up, I want to stay at school". To me that's the biggest compliment a school can have. Even if we have a rough drop off day, the teachers' calm demeanor always reassure me that my son will be well taken care of, and I've yet to receive a phone call to take him home because he's too "difficult" *fingers crossed lol* Some more info as of 2024-2025 for the prospective parents out there: - Tuition is very reasonable; I won't list the fees as they're prone to change of course, but they're still some of the lowest in the area. - They have a variety of schedule so you can pretty much customize your schedule. There's TTh, MWF, and M-F. Then on each schedule you can decide on how long they attend for - 3 hrs "strictly preschool", 7 hrs "preschool and some aftercare" (they'll nap there), and full days (you can drop off as early as 7am and pick up as late as 6pm). - They have two play yards, plenty of shades, wood chips. That was one of the factors I considered when picking a preschool - I want plenty of space to play outside and the play yards here are a lot bigger than some other preschools in the area. - You have to pack the kids' breakfasts/lunches. I feed my kid breakfast at home to reduce packing needs. They have fridges and will microwave if needed. They help the kids open the containers of course. My kid has always come home with forks neatly put away in the lunch bag. - Must be potty trained. I think that's why they have kids mostly 3 and up (as of 2024 officially they take kids as young as 2 yrs 6 mo but there aren't too many potty trained 2 yr olds). On the same token the teachers that I've observed do take kids to the potty and help undress/wipe if needed - they won't leave them to their own devices (unless they're older and/or show that they can do everything on their own). - Ministry: we are not religious and don't necessarily want our son to be taught any religion at this age. I was informed they do do some songs and brief prayer (?) sessions but my son has yet tried to convert us at home (or mentions anything religious for that matter) so I'm cool with it. I was also told I could opt out and my son could just stay in the office, but since they seem pretty laid back I didn't choose to opt out. Edit #1: a month in now, all good now, he's very happy to go to school, minimal fussing at home/at drop offs, and knows all his friends' names!

I used to come here when I was little. All the staff are super nice.All the places we would go were…read morevery fun for summer. They always made sure we had all our homework was complete. I would definitely recommend to my family and friends!

I was looking for a preschool for my son to attend. He's 3.5 years old. It's hard to trust people…read morewith your kid. I tour a few facilities before deciding on this one. The place is big and so clean. The staff is super friendly and my son seem to enjoy coming here. It is not a big classroom which is good. They also offer after school program for older children. The pricing for full time is honestly low compare to other facility. I'm glad they are able to offer affordable pricing for a working family. Highly recommend :)

Logistics: - They're open till 6pm!…read more- Little Sunshine is split into 3 classes based on age/readiness: Class A (3.5-5yo), Class B (3-4yo), and Class C (2-3yo). Classrooms have the appropriate mandated headcount (usually at least 2 teachers, plus admin staff who drop in as needed). - There's an optional lunch program. - Tuition is reasonable - parents can pay monthly or by number of expected days for upcoming month, and there are discounts for siblings. - They use the Brightwheel app to provide real-time updates, photos, and to communicate with parents throughout the day - Their Mandarin program is awesome (and no additional $$$). As a plus, there is also some Spanish taught in Class B and C (depending on teacher availability). - No nuts policy (helpful, because my son is allergic to peanuts). - Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your beliefs), the school is "Christian," which means the kids learn Bible songs (we're not Christian) and say a short grace at lunchtime. I for some reason wasn't aware of this until my son came home saying that his favorite song was "Jesus Loves Me." Outside of this, religion does not feature too heavily in the curriculum. Background: My son, who is about to turn 4yo, started here in May'24 in Class C at 2.5yo, moved to Class B at 3yo years, and then just "graduated" to Class A. Each of the three classes have wonderful teachers who are committed to teaching the kids and helping them grow at their own pace. In terms of curriculum, there's arts and crafts, physical play (playground outside), outside exploration (gardening, etc.), and classroom learning (counting, reading, singing, etc.). School supplies are included in tuition, and the teachers and administrators host fun events (i.e. a Mother's Day tea/breakfast, Easter egg hunts, Halloween Trick-or-Treat, Christmas celebration, or annual graduation) where the kids have activities or perform for the parents. The teachers seem to really drive the classroom curriculum, and they are all so skilled at thinking of creative activities for the kids. The only negatives are related to the administrators and management - they exhibit occasional off-putting behavior, and my impression is that they're somewhat disorganized in their communication with parents and cohesiveness with the teachers. A couple of examples: 1. The day that my son was to start daycare here, Director Sandy was wholly unprepared. We had been in communication the week prior and even had messaged the Friday prior to confirm that we were going to do drop-off for the first day of school and pay tuition via check. At drop-off, my son was screaming/bawling (because of course, it's his first day, and he was only 2.5yo). Sandy asked us if we can start the following week instead, because they apparently had another new student starting that day and "it would be hard." When I told her that was not possible, because we had work and other commitments, Sandy's reply to me was "I'm just thinking what's best for the kids." I was quite unhappy with this statement. Luckily, Denise was there and said that they would honor our agreement. But to even have this conversation was just ridiculously frustrating and tainted my initial impression of Little Sunshine and the Director. 2. When Bennett turned 3, he was held back for a month and a half in Class C. We wanted to move him to Class B alongside his friend whose birthday was the following month, but we were told that our son wasn't "ready". This was surprising to us, because he seemed ready academically and emotionally. Our understanding was that a transition would be easier if he didn't have to do it alone. After much back-and-forth with the teachers and admins, he moved to Class B a month after his friend moved. I suspect that the actual reason was that they didn't have space for an additional student in Class B (his friends' parents had asked about graduating to Class B two months earlier), and they had to wait until there was a space before they could move him. 3. Little Sunshine was closing for their annual teacher development day, which is awesome. What was not awesome was telling parents 7 business days before it was scheduled to occur, which is insufficient notice for parents to find other care arrangements for when school was closed. Enough parents were upset about this short notice and contacted Little Sunshine about it, so they moved it to the following week so that we could have a two week notice. My comment was that if this were an annual event, they would be more organized and have it scheduled/communicated earlier. Overall: The Little Sunshine community is strong - we all want the best for our kids, and I really believe that it is the best in the area. It's not merely a daycare - it's a preschool where the kids learn so much and make friends. My son loves going to school so much now and gets so excited at drop-off that he occasionally forgets to give me a goodbye hug and kiss!

The review is based off the tour I had. I was initially drawn to this preschool because of their…read morebilingual program, which led me to schedule a tour. The manager was very nice and friendly, providing detailed information before we toured the classrooms. However, during our conversation outside the classrooms, the director unexpectedly came out from one of the rooms and poured water from her thermos onto the floor--without introducing herself. I found this quite awkward. Even if someone is used to doing this elsewhere, it's not appropriate to do it in front of prospective parents. There were three classrooms, but they were not the cleanest and seemed generally disorganized. I also noticed that the teachers allowed the children to watch TV before naptime, which I am honestly not a fan of. At the end of the tour, the director finally came out to introduce herself, and something awkward happened. I was holding two pamphlets--one originally given to me and one to my husband. The director took one pamphlet from me and began giving me more information, then spoke to the manager in Mandarin about why I was given two pamphlets instead of one. (I understood perfectly well, though she probably thought I wouldn't.) She then took one pamphlet away from me. One pamphlet is just a piece of paper--so taking one away felt unnecessary. I found this both weird and funny. It's odd to behave this way in front of parents. How much does a pamphlet really cost? To me, this behavior seemed rude and frugal. No matter how great the teachers are (which the director kept emphasizing), at such a young age, I want my child to learn respect and politeness first--academic skills come after. Little things matter. If the director herself struggles to exhibit proper manners, it's a definite no for me.

My daughter started at TopKids when she was not yet three years old. She had never been away from…read moreme before, so the first few days were very difficult and she cried a lot. However, the teachers and the principal were incredibly patient, supportive, and caring. They gave her so much love and help during the transition. Soon she began to enjoy going to school every day. She often tells me how much she loves her teachers, especially Susie and Francine, and how happy she is playing with her classmates. As a parent, I feel very grateful that my child's first school experience was with such kind and wonderful teachers who truly care about the children and help them grow with confidence. The meals at the school are also great. The food is freshly prepared by the chef every day, and my daughter always enjoys it. She eats very well there and has even grown taller since attending the school! We truly appreciate everything the teachers and staff at TopKids have done for our child.

The staff are amazing they communicate well and hands on. They my son never has issues I highly…read morerecommend this school. They txt you with updates

My daughter is currently studying at this school. The environment is clean and comfortable, and the…read moreteachers are highly responsible. I highly recommend it!

Our daughter has thrived at Growing Tree Preschool for the past two years. The warm, nurturing…read moreenvironment and dedicated teachers have helped her grow socially and academically. We especially love the free Chinese classes--she's already reading and writing basics! The on-site extracurriculars (piano, art, dance) are a huge plus, saving us time while letting her explore new interests. Convenient, enriching, and full of heart--we highly recommend Growing Tree to any family!

Our son has spent a little over 2 years at Little Acorn, starting when he turned 18 months old. It…read morehas been a fantastic experience for us, and we cannot recommend the school and its staff / teachers enough! Over the past two years, we have found our son's program to be constantly thought provoking, exploratory, and supportive for him. The teachers have always been A+ from the toddler room to the pre-primary classroom to now the primary classroom. Our son is always positively talking about his teachers and classmate friends at home, and we attribute that to the nurturing and happy environment at Little Acorn. We also get daily notifications via the Procare App, which is quite helpful for us to keep track of his progress and fun throughout the week. We also participate in the lunch program as the food is cooked fresh at the school. This has really opened up our son's taste (he's certainly not a picky eater anymore!) and the ease of having a good lunch / snacks provided everyday is amazing. We highly recommend Little Acorn for any family looking for a great pre-school environment for their children. We feel blessed to have found Little Acorn when we first moved to the Alhambra area 2 years ago, and look forward to more adventures and learning for our soon as he continues in the primary classroom.

I went for an interview at this place like a year ago and the director made me feel super…read moreuncomfortable. It started off really weird saying they weren't looking for people anymore when I had just gotten a call like a few days prior to the interview. She was also racially profiling me and just looking at me up and down as if my bachelor's degree was not real. I've never felt so uncomfortable at an interview before!!!

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!

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!

We are so grateful for this preschool! Although my child only attended for a few months, he made…read moreamazing progress. When he first started, he didn't even know how to hold a pencil properly. In a short time, he caught up with children his age. The teachers are kind, patient, and caring. Because of a difficult experience at his previous school, he was afraid of going to school. The teachers helped him feel safe again and encouraged other children to include him in their play. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers for giving my child happy memories and helping him love school again. We truly appreciate everything you have done.

The school is amazing! Since the new management took over in 2023, it has elevated the schooling…read moreexperiences. My first kid went here a few years ago. Currently my younger one is attending. This is truly a gem in SVG. Good teachers, good balance of academics and enrichment, freshly cooked lunch daily, Chinese class included, very clean facility, Brightwheel app for updates and pictures, most importantly the tuition rate is very reasonable! It's a small preschool which I prefer for small group learnings and less sick time. My kid loves going to school every day and he loves all the teachers there.