Really wanted to have my daughter enrolled here, but when I called for information I was told that…read morepart time and full time have the same rate of $400 per week. I inquired about subsidiary care and was told they don't accept it even though their website states they do. I was told I could go to the MLK location for that.... Why would I drive further out for daycare? Makes no sense.

We love love love Rancho Los Amigos KinderCare!…read more Staff here is support friendly. Also very supportive of parents and children! My child loves all the teachers and always looks forward to going! All the kids are very well taken care of. Everything is very sanitary and organized. There is always someone available to answer questions if I ever have them. The staff is the reason why we haven't moved location (They are THAT GREAT that we find the commute here worth it for our child!) The learning aspect is amazing as well! For context my child is in the toddler program and is constantly learning and coming home showing us what she learned today. She is very savvy when it comes to her colors, animals, counting, etc! The best part is that this location is very active on the application! So you can download the app and get updates all day long ! And the staff is very on it. We get updates from activities to food to naps! I always end every day knowing everything she did with photo updates ! Most of all big big BIGGGG shout out to Miss Norma!! For always providing top Tier care of Sophia!

My husband and I decided that my daughter was not yet ready to attend an all-day Pre-K. She had a…read morespeech delay and had trouble asking for help and letting her needs be known. She was also not yet independently using the restroom among various other concerns. In our search, we visited various schools, some that we were highly impressed with. We were hesitant to use a home-based school, but decided to visit anyway. Upon meeting Mrs. Valerie, we were immediately put at-ease. She listened to our concerns and never made us feel as though our daughter was behind; we could tell right away that she understood kids and that she truly cared and was knowledgeable about their development. She was open and honest in her communication and was just a very warm and welcoming person in general. During her year there, our daughter learned so much! I don't mean an academic focus (which is still there) but in other ways; she's now more social, independent, and her communication skills have improved. In fact, during her IEP with the district, we were told she no longer qualified for services and they asked us what school she had attended. They were surprised with how much progress she had made in one year. I can confidently say that the majority of her progress is due to Mrs. Valerie. We will be forever grateful that we got be a part of Schoolhouse Downey.

My daughter has been attending Schoolhouse Downey for about 5 months now, and it has been such a…read moreblessing to have her learn and grow under Mrs. Valerie's care. Mrs. Valerie has tons of experience with preschool kiddos, they are always doing fun crafts and outdoor/play activities. And on top of that, she has a very organized and impressive curriculum, so this is not "just a daycare". My daughter loves that she gets to dance, do yoga, eat yummy pasta and play with her friends every week! And as a parent, of course the number one concern is safety, and I feel truly blessed that I know she is in good hands and that she is 100% safe with Mrs. Valerie. I am also thankful for Mrs. Valerie's support and special attention as my daughter transitioned out of pull ups and began learning English (we speak a different language at home). We recently went on a two week vacation (that was filled with beach and pool days, everyday!) and she asked several times when she goes back to Mrs. Valerie, so she definitely is doing everything right at Schoolhouse! Mrs. Valerie is a very supportive and caring teacher, and I highly recommend her.

Where To Start ... Took Me A While To Write A Review Just Cause I Wanted To See If It Was My…read moreChildren Or Was It Just The School. We Turns Out To Be It Is The School. This School Has No Patience No Structure Whatsoever! Getting Text From The Teacher Every Other Day Due To My Children Behavior? What Do You Expect At The Time They Were 3 and 4 And HIGH Expectations I Mean It Your JOB To Guide Them And Teach Them I Know My Children Very Well And They Aren't The Type To Give A Hard Time And I Get It Kids Have Their Days I Was With My Children Everyday Before Putting Them In This Preschool And They Are Really Good Kids . Well On January 27th 2025 I Had Dropped My Kids Off For Approximately An Hour An A Half I Went To A Doctors Appointment But Mind You I Was Already Having A Iffy Feeling From These Constant Messages Through Out The Week About My Children So I Decided Once I Finished My Appointment Ill Pick Them Up Early So I Went Ahead Got To The Preschool And Went To There Class I See All These Toddlers Running Around Some With Scissors In There Hand Running Around And I Didnt See My Kids There and I Asked The Teacher (ms. Suzette) "Where Are My Kids ! " And She Had A Face Of Shocked And Told Esteban Aka Her Son To Take Me Where My Kids Are At And He Lead Me To Their Office And Both Of My Kids Are There Facing The Wall My Daughter With Her Eyes Swollen From Crying And My Son Looking Confused On What He Did And ALL THEY HAD TO SAY WAS " they dont know how ti behave " ARE YOU KIDDING ME !!!!! I TOOK THEM OUT THE PRESCHOOL THAT SAME DAY !! And I Put Them In A Preschool Around The Corner And Haven't Heard Anything Bad About My Kids And Thats How I Know My Kids Were NOT The Problem They Are ! I BEG You Not To Enroll Your Children Here They Are HORRIBLE!! I WOULD GIVE THIS PRESCHOOL RATING A NEGATIVE!!!

I would NOT recommend Around the World Daycare based on my child's experience…read more My child no longer attends this daycare. To this day, whenever we pass by there, my child consistently expresses that they felt unhappy while attending during their time there, dislikes it, and does not miss going there and never wants to return. My child has shared that they felt treated unkindly by the Director, Ms. Yvette, particularly in connection with issues involving the other parent. No child should feel uncomfortable, mistreated, or negatively impacted due to circumstances beyond their control--especially in situations involving custody arrangements where a court order is in place awarded primary physical custody. Unfortunately, I was not informed or notified by the Director when incidents occurred involving the other parent and their partner, who created repeated disruptions and chaos at the daycare during the other parents custodial time. Instead, we were advised that our child could be asked to leave if those disruptions continued, despite the fact that neither my child nor I had any control over their behavior. This lack of communication and handling of the situation was both concerning and unfair. No child should bear or suffer the consequences of adult conflict. Although a meeting was eventually held to address these concerns, during which the Director, Ms. Yvette, indicated to both parents that the matter involving specifically the other parent and partner would be reported to the Department of Children and Family Services, I later became aware that no confirmation of such a report or the names of the two individuals was ever provided. To my knowledge, the matter was not addressed or reported as indicated by Ms. Yvette to DCFS which is very concerning. In situations involving potential disruptions and affecting a child's safety and well-being should be addressed promptly and handled with transparency to ensure safety concerns for the child. Additionally, I observed and witness the Director's conduct to be unprofessional at times, bias, and including making unfounded personal assumptions. My child consistently reported feeling treated unfairly, which is deeply troubling. I also had concerns regarding services that is expected as part of tuition, including the consistency of meal provision that were paid for, such as meals, were not provided as expected especially in comparison to other daycares. Since transitioning to a public elementary school, my child is now in a structured, supportive, and positive environment. My child feels safe, happy, and respected--everything a child deserves in an educational setting both academically and emotionally. I am sharing this feedback as a parent advocating for my child's well-being. Childcare providers play a critical role in ensuring a safe, consistent, and supportive environment, and it is important that concerns impacting children are addressed with appropriate care and professionalism-- something no parent should have to endure or experience!

Once my sitter got a job I was left with finding a daycare for my son. The word day care scared me…read morebecause of everything you see in the world now days you want your child to be safe. Sunnyday learning center has left me at ease to leave my child under supervision that isn't mine. The school is very organized, attentive, helpful, and the staff is overall amazing. If I felt like a daycare was not meeting my wants and needs I would've taken him out but I truly feel safe here and even take the extra drive because of how safe I feel with my son here. It is a small school so that's good! They pay attention to my son and have days where they know if something feels off with him. (Not even sleep) Things I really enjoy here are: -lunch is provided for an extra small fee (I don't have to worry about meal prep) -they potty train -they really look out for your child's progression here. The amount of phrases and words my child has learned even surprises me. -outdoor play and themed weeks sometimes -written reports when there's an incident (behavior or injury) -calls are given promptly if something if your child would occur. -washing of hands around the clock to make sure they don't spread germs. -use of phone app to inform parents on school schedule -tuition affordability -interactive through the app with pictures on your child's day (special event, holidays, or even activities) -nap time (because we all need one!) I'm happy to have found this place. It really gives me a peace of mind whenever I drop off my child. The staff is nothing but patient and hardworking. I'll be sad when my son's age term is up!

When my husband and I were looking for daycare, we visited a few facilities and ultimately landed…read morewith Sunny Day. We could not have made a better choice. Their prices and hours are comparable to those in the area. My daughter has been attending this day care for a little over 2 years and she absolutely loves it. The staff is very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. My daughter has learned a great deal with them and they recently implemented bilingual lessons. They run a wonderful summer program with activities such as water balloon toss, reptile and bubble shows. My child always looks forward to these activities. We are very pleased with this day care and look forward to enrolling our newborn when the time comes.

Hands down, one of my favorite preschools!!! I researched soo many schools around our neighboring…read morecitites and toured many, but TLC has loving and caring teachers who love what they do! From Ms.Tamiya (preschool teacher) teaching my littles how to be kind and respectful, to Mrs. Reham and Ms.Nicole (TK teachers) preparing them for elementary school. Their teaching techniques are really approachable and engaging. So much so, that our oldest placed high in her entrance evaluation and was placed in the kindergarten/1st grade combo class because of how well these amazing teachers prepared her to succeed. If your looking for a safe, loving, and successful school where your child AND family can thrive, TLC is the best route. Ms.Blanca (site director) values her staff and the families she closely works with.

We love TLC learning center and we would definitely come back as soon as our other boy turns 2. You…read morecan really tell Mrs Nicole loves what she does. Mrs Tamiya and Miss Selina are also really good teachers that helped my son come out of his shell. They all love what they do and have amazing patience and experience. Even though my boy only was here for two month I've seen a drastic change from our previous daycare. I love the small class size instead of 36+ kids in each room. Definitely recons and the price is reasonable and affordable.

My daughter Sophia went here from preschool -TK and honestly it was the best investment I could…read morehave ever made for her. I'm TK she already learned her numbers from1-100 and plus. Added she learned to write and say all her ABCs and read. I'm so thankful y for all the teachers at Kirkwood at both school sites. Sophia is thriving thank you Kirkwood.

I'm a parent whom my 4 year old son attends Kirkwood, while picking up my son at school, I…read morewitnessed something deeply upsetting. A teacher named Manuel grabbed a little girl by the arm, yelled at her, and snatched something from her hand, then threw it across the floor. All the children nearby looked scared and shaken. This behavior is completely unacceptable, especially from someone entrusted with the care of young children. No child should ever be treated like that in a school environment. I am sharing this because I believe in protecting all children and ensuring schools are a safe and nurturing place to learn. I hope the administration takes this seriously and investigates. Parents: Please pay attention. Teachers should be role models, not bullies.

My family entrusted Creative Beginnings with the care of our daughter, and our experience…read moreultimately left us deeply disappointed. Throughout her time there, we received frequent reports about behaviors such as difficulty sitting still, trouble during nap time, refusing directions, and challenges with transitions. What became frustrating was that the communication often focused on what she was doing wrong rather than what supports were being implemented to help her succeed. As parents, we repeatedly asked what interventions were being used, requested behavioral observations, sought positive feedback in addition to incident reports, and worked to collaborate with staff. We were trying to understand the reasons behind the behaviors and find solutions together. Since leaving the program, she has been diagnosed with autism. Looking back at many of the communications we received, I cannot help but wonder whether her behaviors were being viewed primarily as defiance and misconduct rather than possible signs that she needed additional support and understanding. One of the most painful moments was being told that she was the only child in the class who behaved a certain way. As a parent, hearing a young child singled out in that manner was heartbreaking. Rather than increasing support, we were eventually informed that she could no longer attend a full day and would need to be picked up at noon. It felt as though the solution was to reduce her participation instead of finding ways to help her succeed in the classroom. I cannot speak to anyone's intentions, but I can speak to the impact this experience had on our family. We left feeling that our daughter was viewed as a behavioral problem to manage rather than a child trying to navigate challenges that were not yet understood. I hope this review encourages Creative Beginnings to reflect on how they support neurodivergent children and children who struggle differently. Every child deserves patience, compassion, and a genuine effort to understand what is behind the behavior.

If I got could rate a zero stars I would! I would not recommend your kids to go here especially if…read morethey are preverbal because they can't tell you what's going on. First when we arrive at 9:10am, who we thought was the receptionist at the time was on the phone for about 6-8 minutes with her car insurance agency adding another vehicle to her policy. Once she was done with her personal call she acknowledged use. We later found out she was the director When we did the "tour" my husband and I saw the toys to be dirty. The outdoor bouncer and walker had cloth material that was EXTREMELY dirty. The toys looked as if they weren't wiped down. I addressed it with the director and she stated "oh we wipe them down daily". It did not look that way. My husband wiped the dirt off one toy with his finger and this was 9:15am. Mind you my nephews attended this center when they were 2 until they moved to the elementary. From what I remember it was alot cleaner 5-6 years ago. Even though the cleanliness was not at our standards we still enrolled her because my sister spoke highly of the center and my niece attended the summer program which was great. My 12 month daughter only stayed at the infant center for 4 days and I pulled her because on day 4 she had a busted lip. They THINK she fell attempting to walk leaning on a toy and falling forward but weren't too sure because she didn't cry and they saw her lip when they gave her an evening snack. My daughter had a lot of freedom in my home and she has never falling face first in the 12 months she's been home with me. On day one she was sent home with a bad diaper rash and dry crusty snot on her face. I addressed it the next day and they said they had tissue and would be more on it. Again my husband picked her up and she was dirty and dried snot on her face and dirty under her finger nails. The next Day i addressed once again and they said she gets dirty eating. My daughter had a runny nose that and from it looked like so that did not make any attempt to clean her up throughout the day and on Wednesday her diaper rash was worse. The daycare had destin I have to help prevent/ treat the diaper rash but it looked as if they didn't bother to use it. Thursday came around 4:45pm when I picked her up and she was dirty and the busted lip was my final straw. I asked why wasn't I notified about her lip and one of the teacher's stated "oh when only notify parents when they hit their head or have a serious injury". I became livid. A busted lip isn't considered a serious injury?!?! I asked them to pack up all her belongings and I went to look for the director. She was gone. I left her a voicemail and she called me back about an hour later. All she did was apologize and would talk to the staff. I told her I felt the money I spent on a week tuition and registration fees were a waste because they were not taking care of my child which is what I was paying for. She just apologized. I should have been offered some reimbursement for what my kid went through. They also DO NOT SEND UPDATES through the mama app. If their update are true my kid only had a diaper change once a day. I waited 3 weeks to write this review because my daughter started a new daycare the following week and I wanted to compare. This new daycare is AMAZING compared to creative beginnings. They send live updates of when my kid eats, sleeps and gets a diaper change. They also send me pictures of her participating in activities to develop her cognitive and motor skills. This daycare was a HUGE let down and waste of money and my poor kid suffered while being there and she can't even tell me what happened. If they gave her back to me the way they did I don't even want to imagine how she looked throughout the day or how they treated her.

It's a nice place. My child had a good first week no complaints whatsoever except for the first…read moreday. We had no real direction of how to get into the facility, and didn't know we had to enter through the back. No one was at the office when we arrived and walked aimlessly until a parent let us in and told us how to enter next time with our code. I will be updating this review as more time passes with the school and my child. As of today i love the daily pictures and updates in the portal. Very nice touch!

I started looking for preschools back when my son was still an infant, and I am so glad BESA was my…read morefirst choice! This school goes above and beyond to provide appropriate, individualized care for every child. They offer every opportunity for children to receive high quality learning experiences and diverse cultures. Their teachers are also incredibly knowledgable about child development which is surprisingly rare among preschools. My son has been attending since early 2022, and he has grown in so many ways! We are a primarily English and Vietnamese speaking home, so it has been really cool to watch him also learn and utilize Spanish on a regular basis due to his education at BESA. He also has a strong desire to learn to read, and his gross motor skills have come such a long way because of the daily opportunities he gets to run outside and play with peers! He also used to be a very picky eater, but since attending BESA he has begun to expand his palate and will try just about anything. He has also cultivated a love and appreciation for animals and nature itself, I believe due to his time in and around the school garden and its bunnies. During apple season, he would come home almost every day with an apple from the tree in their play yard. Green apples are now his absolute favorite fruit! BESA does accept subsidized care which has been a godsend. I thought because I could not afford preschool on my own, my son's educational opportunities would be limited. Not only has my son learned and grown so much (showing off the yoga, Spanish, math, and letters he learns daily), but BESA has also championed ME as a mom and human being! Their support has encouraged and allowed me to return to school and work which has given our family the chance it deserves to grow as a whole. Finally (though I could go on and on), I am grateful for their support of my family's unique parenting experience. My son's dad lives out of state, and we include bonus mama in our parenting decisions. BESA has gone above and beyond to make all three of us feel like equal partners in our son's education and development. They have been responsive and supportive each time we hit a behavioral challenge with our son, and they have been great with ensuring we are all involved and informed with their next steps as well as genuinely asking how they can support practices we already have at home. BESA really does intentionally hit all the parts of their name. High quality bilingual education, appreciation and cultivation of environmental science, intentional incorporation of all the arts (dance, music, visual, etc), which have supported academic development and absolute thriving socioemotional growth. Grateful to BESA in so many ways. If you're considering attending or getting on the waitlist, do NOT wait. Best early education decision I could have made for our family was attending BESA!