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Creative Day Preschool & Academy

Creative Day Preschool & Academy

4.4
(37 reviews)
2.8 mi
Speaks Spanish
40 years in business

My son, Kayden, is 2 years old and started Creative Day Preschool on May 25, 2026. His first day…read morewas very difficult. He cried, screamed, and tried to run out of the classroom. As a parent, I was heartbroken and worried about how he would adjust. Ms. Katy, the Director, gave me hope when she assured me that they would work with both Kayden and me. On his second day, he continued to struggle, but his teacher, Tiffany, reassured me that things would get better. Together, we shared ideas to help with his transition. Since then, Kayden has made amazing progress. The crying and screaming have greatly improved, and today my tears were happy tears. Creative Day Preschool never gave up on my child. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a caring and supportive environment. Thank you, Ms. Katy, Director of Creative Day Preschool, Teacher Tiffany, and the entire staff for helping my son feel at home.

My child has been attending this school since January of 2025. My husband and I were so nervous for…read moreour daughter to start a new school because of how hard transitions were for her. When we met Ms. Katy, she reassured us that they would help with the transition and things would get better overtime. The teachers were so kind and patient with her. During her first year, her teachers were Ms. Demmy (briefly) and Ms. Anita/Ms. Tiffany. She had a wonderful first year and all 3 teachers were amazing. She was even potty trained very quickly. All 3 teachers helped her in different ways and they were all so wonderful. This year, she has been with Ms. Diamond. Ms. Diamond is rainbows, magic, and sparkles mixed all together. My child loves her and I know she always has the best intentions for all of her students. My child has improved in many different ways and we're so glad to have Creative Day as a part of our village. My family is truly so lucky to have them. We are so sad to be transitioning out of Ms. Diamonds class, but so excited to get to work with the other teachers as my child continues to grow.

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Wonderland Preschool

Wonderland Preschool

4.1
(79 reviews)
3.0 mi

From my 1st interaction with the director, I knew I was putting my daughter in the proper care. I…read morewent and took a tour of the facility and Shannon explained how the days went and showed me around. I briefly met my daughter teacher and aide as they were tending to the children. Theyve made me very confident in their capability to settle my daughter when needed during drop offs. The classrooms are nice sizes and have AC. The playgrounds just the right size for their play. They do cute and fun activities that your child(ren) will come home talking about. I enjoy the lunch menu as it provides a variety of options weekly. Pricing is affotravel. if you are looking for somewhere to send your child(ren), Wonderland is the place!

My daughter was in Ms. Donna's preschool class and we are so grateful for her and Ms. Susie and Ms…read more Sandy. From day one, they created a safe, fun, and loving environment where the kids were always engaged and excited to learn. We especially appreciated the ClassDojo updates -- it was so nice to see pictures and notes about their activities each day. It really made us feel connected and reassured. The class was always full of creative lessons, thoughtful themes, and special events with cute dress-up days that made preschool such a memorable experience. My daughter's academics, social skills, and her communication have grown so much, and we know it's because of the care and dedication from her teachers. We truly recommend this cozy, wonderful school to anyone looking for a place where their child will be nurtured, celebrated, and loved.

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Academia Montessori

Academia Montessori

4.8
(25 reviews)
2.3 mi

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!

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Southland Christian Academy

Southland Christian Academy

3.6
(11 reviews)
2.1 mi

Within a few months of my child attending, I decided to pull her out. Though the front staff was…read morevery nice and respectful in the beginning , the teacher and her classroom aids behavior was outlandish. The last straw was when I spoke with the principal about having a parent teacher conference. I did not speak with my daughter about this and called the principal in the car after forgetting I was off for the day. After the conversation, I decided I would pick my daughter up early, instead of driving home and having to turn around and get her. I picked her up and she told me all about how the teacher and her aid loudly spoke in front of the class about how she's not going to meet with me and she's tired of me complaining. I knew she couldn't of made it up, because I just called and spoke with the principal in the CAR and now I'm picking her up 30 mins after the conversation and my 8 year old knew every detail. She said it made her feel uncomfortable and embarrassed.I did follow up with the principal about that. The next week front offices attitudes greatly shifted towards me. That same week, my daughter was accused of writing a note and was verbally reprimanded. Upon investigating it was found that an older student in the bathroom told her to write the note. That was the same student who "found " her with the note and reported her. It was clearly a set up because the older student did not receive any reprimand. There was no follow up and my daughter's verbal reprimand remained. No! I pulled her out at the end of the semester! Another parent pulled their child the following week. Some parents love it and have been there for years no problem so it honestly just depends.

Highly don't recommend any parent to put their children in this school . My daughter attended this…read moreschool since kindergarten, and while things started out fine, her last two years here were very disappointing. The staff are consistently disrespectful and rude, often speaking to the children in an outrageous and unprofessional manner. My child, along with many others, would frequently complain about how the staff treated them--not only during school hours, but also in before- and after-school programs. I had to visit the office several times to address these concerns with the principal, but there was never a real solution. Instead of handling situations appropriately, the staff seems to write students up for the smallest issues--forgetting that kids are just being kids, and not every situation warrants a disciplinary report. The front office staff are equally unprofessional, often speaking disrespectfully to parents and even gossiping about families and students with other staff. This creates unnecessary drama and a toxic environment. Rather than uplifting children, this school tears them down. It claims to be a Christian school, but sadly, the values and conduct of the staff do not reflect Christian principles. After everything my daughter and I experienced, I ultimately made the difficult decision to withdraw her from this school.

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Mapledale Preschool & Daycare

Mapledale Preschool & Daycare

5.0
(3 reviews)
1.4 mi

I absolutely love this daycare. My 9 month old son Jaxson loves coming every morning to Sandy…read more Every am he wakes up and gets ready just knowing he is going to spend the day with her. She is great with my son. He can be a handful at times but she has great patience with him. She definitely is great with infants and small children. She feeds my son great snack throughout the day and scheduled meals. She also sends me daily photos of the daily activities they are doing. My son easily goes with Sandy when I drop him off and he is always in good spirits when I pick him up. If any of you moms is wondering about Mapledale I would definitely recommend it to you. I know how stressful and scary it is to leave your child to go back to work but I am glad I found her. Hope this review helps all you other moms that are wondering about this place.

My mother was having trouble finding a quality daycare for my little brother , Ayden. He was not…read moreadapting well to any of the ones he had gone before, my mother tried taking him to daycares in Lakewood, bellflower, and even norwalk! She was excited when she found sandy' s daycare (Mapledale Daycare). She added to her contacts as daycare # 4. She said , I think this one is a keeer"! We liked the schedule is full of learning activities. On a monthly basis they concentrate on a number or alphabet letter and combine it with songs and pictures of chosen curriculum. Sandy and staff are lovable and always give the kids attention. We would recommend this daycare to anyone that is looking for a good quality inexpensive daycare.

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Arc en Ciel Preschool

Arc en Ciel Preschool

4.8
(20 reviews)
3.7 mi

I can't recommend Arc en Ciel Preschool enough! They offer Spanish, English, and French immersion…read moreclassrooms, and my son spent two wonderful years in the Spanish program before transitioning seamlessly into a Spanish Dual Immersion TK program. What truly sets Arc en Ciel apart is the caring, dedicated staff. The teachers create a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to be themselves. They foster a genuine love of learning through play, exploration, and curiosity, helping children build confidence while developing language skills naturally. As a parent, I also appreciated the remodeled campus and the added peace of mind that comes with the secure, passcode-protected entry and frequent communication on Brightwheel. If you're looking for a preschool that provides a strong foundation for bilingual education while surrounding your child with kindness, encouragement, and exceptional care, I wholeheartedly recommend Arc en Ciel Preschool. Check them out on Facebook or Instagram and schedule a tour--you won't be disappointed!

I have been a client of Arc en Ciel since the very beginning, back when it was still a home…read moredaycare. My oldest daughter attended Charlotte's daycare, and honestly, she set the bar very high for what childcare should be. When the daycare closed before reopening as a preschool, it was actually harder than I expected because we had gotten so used to the level of care we received there. So when Arc en Ciel Preschool opened, it was an easy decision to bring my second daughter. My second child was very quiet and shy, and Miss Maribel was her teacher. We absolutely loved her. She was sweet, patient, and genuinely cared about the children. My daughter felt safe and happy in her class, and that meant everything to us. We ended up moving out of town before she graduated from preschool, but even now, years later, I can honestly say we haven't found the same level of care. We received pictures throughout the day, regular updates, newsletters, and always knew what was going on. It never felt like we were just dropping our child off somewhere. We felt involved. One thing I always appreciated about Charlotte is that she was honest. If something was going great, she would tell you. If there was a concern, she would tell you that too. The communication was always open, and I never felt left in the dark. After so many years with Charlotte caring for my children, I know how much she cares about the kids and families in her program. She has high standards, and she truly wants the best for every child there. Any child would be lucky to attend Arc en Ciel. It was a very special place for our family, and if we still lived in the area, we would absolutely still be there.

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