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Riverside, CA

Kids Time Montessori

4.9 (45 reviews)
Closed • 6:30 am - 5:30 pm

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My girl went to preschool here from ages 3 to 5 and it was the best thing we could have done for her. She made great friends, learned so much and above all enjoyed herself. Loved the whole staff! Ms. Leo, Ms. Tanya and Ms Renuka are all patient and fabulous with kids. Would recommend to anyone for your little ones.

Kids Time was a great blessing to our family. When our daughter turned two, we enrolled her in there and each day that we picked her up from school she was always in great spirits & was never sick. They do a great job in teaching the kids that our daughter has learned her alphabet, its sounds, numbers until twenty & some spanish words by the time she turned three. The teachers were always very kind and considerate to scheduling requests. This preschool treats their students like family & we are grateful for the care that they have given our daughter.

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“Renuka has a very unique approach towards kids education, I felt inspired every time I had a chance to chat with her.”

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The Growing Place

The Growing Place

(25 reviews)

I wanted to wait a full school year before writing a review- recommending a place for childcare is…read moreserious business to me! After ten months of my son attending full time in the preschool class I have come to LOVE this place and wish I had started bringing him a year or two earlier. Here are some things that I really appreciate: - The staff is diverse, friendly, calm, and helpful. Many are moms, which isn't necessarily a prerequisite to good childcare, but is still helpful when trying to talk about my child sometimes. - I appreciate the balance of academics and fun. He learns and he plays! There is a definite consistent routine. - My son took a few weeks to fully acclimate in the beginning and his teachers were so patient and kind. - I love they they provide a variety of food that promotes healthy eating and trying new things - The facilities are clean, welcoming, and show care. Student work is displayed, teachers frequently change bulletin boards, and the office is always decorated. I appreciate comments the staff has made during cold and flu season about spending extra time cleaning toys, too. - I feel like they are fair and reasonable about their sick kid policy; they do health checks everyday and while they'll let in with a mild cold, it seems to be understood not to press your luck with anything else. - There are fun, affordable, activities throughout the year. There are a few "Parents Night Out" opportunities on Saturday's, family movies during the summers, and occasional field trips for the older kids - They go from infants to kinder! Clearly I am a huge fan, and being a teacher and the daughter of a daycare provider/preschool teacher I'm fairly picky and know what I'm looking for.

Best daycare center in the IE. We are so lucky to have this gem in Riverside! I will always…read morerecommend this place to every new mama.

The Learning Experience - Riverside

The Learning Experience - Riverside

(106 reviews)

My husband and I had the pleasure of serving coffee to the staff and parents at this daycare, and…read moreit's been such a great experience. Every time we've been there, the staff has been cheerful, welcoming, and positive. You can genuinely feel the care and dedication they bring to their work. We've also had parents stop by for coffee and share such wonderful things about the daycare, which says a lot about the environment they've created and the trust they've built with their families. We're grateful to have been part of their mornings and to have seen that positive atmosphere firsthand. If you're looking for a daycare with a caring, welcoming environment for your little ones, we highly recommend checking them out! -- Bold & Brewed Coffee

After more than 4 wonderful years with TLE, both of our children have officially graduated, and we…read morecouldn't leave without updating our review. Throughout the years, we have been blessed with caring teachers and staff who truly love what they do. They celebrated milestones, comforted tears, encouraged curiosity, and helped our children grow into confident, kind, and happy kids. We always felt that our children were safe, loved, and genuinely cared for. As parents, it is bittersweet to close this chapter. Saying goodbye after both kids have graduated is emotional, but we are filled with gratitude. Thank you to everyone at TLE Riverside for being part of our village and helping shape our children's early years. We will always cherish the memories that we've had.

Temple Beth El Child Development Center - Playground

Temple Beth El Child Development Center

(11 reviews)

I love this child care center :)…read more My daughter went there for one year, and then we changed her school due to a big move from Riverside. All the teachers and staff were so patient and supportive with my daughter and even us as she started the school process. My daughter felt safe and started to engage in the activities. After a few months, she loved the teachers and even played with some of the kids. She still talks about the good memories from the school and she misses the teachers. Although 2 teachers were unchanged from the beginning until the end of June (best point), the only negative point was the rate at which new teachers were joining the class or moving to other classes. All of them were so kind and nice, but I would have preferred to have a class with 3 consistent teachers for the full year. Again I'd like to thank the Temple Beth Team.

This review is not for the teachers, but for the administration and their lack of judgement. I've…read morehad 2 of my kids attend and the 1st time around we had a good experience. We thought this would be the same when we enrolled my youngest son at 2 years of age. At 3 it was determined he had a receptive and expressive speech delay. This was communicated to management and my sons teachers. We were very open and shared what we were doing to help him (twice a week speech sessions and trying to get him into an early education program through our school district). There was an issue with him leaving the class room during transition of half day kids. He was able to bypass the teachers, parents coming in and out, and made it to the front gate. Luckily a parent stopped him and alerted staff. To sum up a long story, management pretty much blamed my son for not understanding safety by not opening the gates - granted he is 3 years old. They warned us if there was another incident they would have to terminate his enrollment. 1. The class room baby gate was broken/loose and could easily be opened by any child 2. How was he able to make it to the front gate without the teachers noticing 3. Why would they blame a 3 year old for not understanding safety. They told us they would see to securing the classroom gate and/or replacing it. A few months went by and they made no improvements to the gate and another incident happened where he tried to escape from the gates. They pretty much terminated us on the spot. Let me remind you, he does have a receptive speech delay meaning he has difficulty understanding language. After reminding them they did not fix their gate, the very next day they installed a 2nd gate...kinda too late for that. I reported this incident to their licensing department and they were sited with lack of child supervision. I find it very sad and upsetting that Tanya took no blame in this and that her solution to ensuring my sons safety was to terminate his enrollment. However this turned out to be a blessing in disguise because he is now in a child care facility that actually thinks outside the box and the teachers are amazing, compassionate and really care for your child. Temple is good if you have a normal easy going child. However, if your child is a little more active, or has a learning disability this is not the best place.

Riverside Montessori Academy

Riverside Montessori Academy

(34 reviews)

Love this school! All the staff is amazing and highly recommend them if you are looking for a…read moregreat school.

Our Experience - Our…read moreson was in a classroom of 36 children--an environment that quickly proved overstimulating. At first, we worried there might be a developmental issue, but after evaluation by both an ENT and psychologist, it was clear the problem was environmental, not developmental. The noise and chaos made it difficult for him to adjust. While he initially had some behavioral challenges, he improved significantly over time. Unfortunately, the final incident that led to his removal was not handled appropriately. Our son bit a child out of frustration--at which point staff intervened. However, their response and follow-up reflected a lack of attention and bias; they implied our son was lying because the other child "never does anything." This made it clear they weren't observing closely and were making assumptions rather than investigating. A few weeks prior to this incident, we received a call from CPS--not because of our son's actions, but because the school failed to report an injury he sustained there, even though staff documented it internally. We took him to the hospital and discovered he had a fractured finger, requiring a cast from his hand to his bicep for three weeks. CPS confirmed the school's reporting failure as negligence and contacted us within 48 hours. That alone speaks volumes about the school's accountability and oversight. Lack of Follow-Through on Agreed Behavior Plan My wife and I are proactive, involved parents. She's a behavior analyst who designs behavior intervention plans for special education, so we know what works and came prepared to collaborate. We met with the administration--including the owner--and created a clear, simple behavior plan that everyone agreed to. Yet, it was never implemented. Staff routinely told us they were "too busy" or that "it's hard with so many kids." They even filled out behavior logs after the fact, undermining the purpose entirely. The agreed plan only required a brief hourly check-in with three questions and a sticker. That's not excessive--it's the bare minimum for consistent behavioral reinforcement. We were told repeatedly that they wanted to "partner with us" and that our son was "wonderful," but words don't equal action. The follow-through and professionalism simply weren't there. Concerns About the Learning Environment Frankly, this didn't feel like a true Montessori school. Instead of fostering independence and self-guided learning, children were often forced to complete the same tasks and play with the same toys. Structure is necessary, but Montessori principles are about exploration, curiosity, and individualized pacing. That freedom was absent here. When his first teacher left, staff told the children she was "on vacation." For weeks, our son was confused and asking about her. Instead of using it as a gentle teaching moment about change and transitions, they chose dishonesty, which sends the wrong message about trust and emotional resilience. What We Learned After Leaving Our son is now at a different Montessori school, and the contrast is astonishing. He wakes up excited for school, runs to get ready, and sometimes even asks to go on weekends. He's thriving--no behavior issues, no complaints, and a radiant enthusiasm for learning. His new environment offers freedom within structure, smaller class sizes, and genuine care. He chooses his own activities and feels empowered, not overwhelmed. Final Thoughts We entered this school with optimism and the desire to partner with educators who understood child development. Unfortunately, what we encountered was a disorganized, overcrowded, and inattentive environment. Staff seemed well-intentioned but overextended, and the administration overpromised and underdelivered. We appreciate the time and effort of individual teachers who cared, but the overall leadership failed to maintain communication, consistency, and honesty. The failure to execute a mutually agreed plan, combined with the lack of supervision and the serious reporting lapse that led to CPS involvement, left us with deep disappointment and concern for other families who might face similar issues. We hope this feedback encourages reflection and reform. Every child deserves a safe, attentive, and developmentally supportive environment--one that not only manages behavior but nurtures curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning.

Kids Time Montessori - childcare - Updated October 2026

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