A staff yelling at a child at the top of their lungs? This place should be shut down. You have no…read morebusiness being in childcare if you can't handle yourself Edit: The owners response takes absolutely no responsibility for what happened. What a joke. Parents, stay away from this nightmare.

My daughter attended this daycare from age 2 to 13, and we both had a wonderful experience. The…read morefact that the center was open almost all year round was a great help to me. It's worth mentioning that the routine and the way they taught her to be organized and do her homework are now helping her in high school. I have nothing but good things to say about the teachers, the excellent food, everything. My daughter grew up there, and we both had one of the best experiences that we will always remember and be grateful for.

Over the past 2 months I have contacted Sara Flores and administration over 7 times regarding the…read moreelementary programs and no one has enough time to answer or acknowledge my emails, calls, and text messages. I was even given Sara Flores' direct cell # but no luck. The reception doesn't have any information and always rush you to get off the phone. I can only imagine how upset I would be if my child was a student at El Sol Academy. How many others have experienced the same???

Visited this school for a non-conventional reason: dinner fundraiser event! Our dear friend is a…read morefounder and is currently raising money for the expansion of the school. First was appetizers and mingling. There were a lot of people so it was hard to maneuver but we made it work. There were two open bars with beer, wine, and soda so I enjoyed some Chardonnay. We browsed the children's art pieces that were for sale and they were gorgeous! Some of those kids have a true talent! After we looked at the art we were ushered across the street to the main dinner event which was located outside in between some of the classrooms. The school itself is very beautiful and well maintained. I was very impressed. While people were taking their seats there was even a band playing and it was all middle school students! So neat! They did a great day! The food was great. The speeches were amazing. And I heard through the grape vine that a lot of money was raised for the charity! YAY!!

Been taking my child here for several years he like going there. He seems to enjoy his time there.read more

I was referred to California Kids Center by my niece and have enrolled by grandchildren in this…read moreCenter. The teachers and care givers are the most wonderful people. Great with the kids. Very interactive and they are always learning something. They have birthday parties, pizza day on fridays, Halloween dress up days, Christmas programs, etc. Their doors are always open and if you wanted to just walkin and see what your child is doing they have no problem with that. They get to know you and your children and give them love and attention! I highly recommend this CARE CENTER

This is a very much overdue review! My daughter started Storybook daycare a few weeks after she…read moreturned 2 and she's been there a full year now. I cannot express how much I appreciate the staff for the care my daughter receives. I have seen growth in her skills and knowing she comes home telling me what she's learned or showing me things she'd made melts my heart. She looks forward to attending daycare most of the time which makes me feel comfortable leaving her while I have to work full time. I love how the staff has a warm friendly family like energy. They communicate very well and listen to any concerns one might have. Another bonus is the traditional schools year style they have which means the kids take their yearly picture along with spring pics and Santa pics which all come out amazing. The staff puts a lot of effort into the events that they have for the kids and families to attend which makes my daughter happy that I'm able to see her "school and teachers" as she says. I think a lot of the staff has been there for a good amount of time and they're care for children is so great that I've had parents tell me their siblings went there or another child of theirs so they've been knowing about this amazing daycare for a long time Also, I toured about 6 other daycares and my daughter was shy and timid when seeing them with me but when we went to Storybook for the tour she warmed up right away and said she wants to go their so that was a big sign for me. Thank you to all the staff at Storybook for making this new mom feel comfortable about sending her daughter to daycare which I was terrified of and now I plan to send my 1 year old as soon as she turns 2.

This school is fantastic, and I'm so glad my daughter was able to attend for two years. The…read moreschool's director, Valerie, was always cordial, helpful, and informative about everything happening at the school. She and the rest of the staff genuinely care about the children. My daughter often talked about her school, her teachers, and her friends. Most importantly, the education my daughter received exceeded my expectations. Her learning, development, and discipline are all thanks to the dedicated staff. I am incredibly grateful for the care and education my daughter received. I highly recommend this school; it is affordable, clean, and well-organized, with accessible parking and great breakfast and lunch options for the kids.

I am giving it two stars because of the 2 staff that were definitely the most approachable and…read moreunderstanding than the actual teachers my child was left with. Rosie honestly stepping in as a director should have been done a lot sooner. Thank you for your assistance and your advise trust me I am taking everything you have told me into consideration for the best benefit to my son. Overall, our experience here was not what we expected it to be. From Perla to the teachers. The only teacher here that I am very grateful my son got to be around with was Ms. Karol and she is no longer there. My 2-year old was on an intervention plan because of his behavior. I am not justifying my son's behavior but we are currently working on figuring out what is best for him. This school was not meant for him. If you work with kids please be sure of it because it is not an easy field to be in. On my son's last day, I had to pull him out because it was the second call due to his behavior meaning suspension which can lead to us getting kicked out of the company. I picked him up around 11:45 am and coming home to him having blisters all over his body. We schedule an appt with his doctor coming to find out he had the Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease. We quarantine for 2 weeks. So my child's irritability could have solely been the discomfort of this. However, seemed like no teacher at the time showed proper care and use the intervention plan to just send him home. As a parent, I am truly unsatisfied but happy my son is out of here. Maybe my child has needs, that we are currently searching for resources, no one here is credible to diagnose him. Or maybe, he did not want to be here anymore as he began to cry the last few days he attended this center.

Such a great daycare center. The staff is friendly and welcoming, the center is secure. Most…read moreimportantly my child feels safe with the "second family" teachers and staff and enjoys the time they spend here. I love that they serve hot meals, because yes, believe it or not most child care centers do not serve hot meals only snacks and a lunch if the parents pack it for the child. Having live video feed through their app with pictures and updates from staff added throughout the day is the cherry on top. Definitely worth the price and drive.

Fantastic learning place for kids. My daughter really blossomed her first year and we're really…read moreexcited to have my son start this year as well. It's not just a preschool, it's a family. Lots of activities & field trips that include parent(s) & family - making it feel like you get to grow along with your child. Tuition is very affordable, you also get a discount for siblings.

Great co-op program with amazing tuition rate. Parent of attending child volunteer once a week. I…read morethought being able to volunteer and be at the school with your child is great! You get to see what they usually do and learn each day at a school. You also get to know the teacher and other working parents and join in on the fun. Students learn through crafts and sing songs. Fun field trips that's covered in your tuition fee.

Threatened with Disenrollment for Asking a Simple Question…read more I rarely write public reviews, but my recent experience with Little Scholars Academy and staff member Shehara Devendra left me shocked and disappointed. The issue began with something simple: I dropped off extra clothes for my child and was told they would be labeled by the school. Later, when I picked them up, none had been labeled as promised. I politely messaged the school, explained the situation, and respectfully requested that only the unlabeled items be returned so I could label them myself. What I received in response was not acknowledgment or accountability, but vague reassurances and generic replies that completely ignored the specific concern I had raised. Instead of acknowledging the oversight, I was told to "trust the process" -- as if my concern was rooted in distrust, when in reality I had simply asked for follow-through and clarity. I remained calm and polite in every message, even thanking them multiple times. At no point did I use disrespectful or inappropriate language. Despite this, I was later told by the Director that my child's enrollment could be discontinued if I was ever "disrespectful" again. After receiving that email from the Director, my family felt humiliated, anxious, and unsure of what to do next. After much hesitation, we decided to email the school to withdraw our child from enrollment. The school replied, asking us which date we wanted our child's last day to be. Because we were unfamiliar with their withdrawal process, we politely asked for more detailed guidance -- specifically, what the procedure would be and what date would work for the school. Instead of receiving any instructions, the school simply stopped responding. Then, one morning at drop-off, I was confronted at the door by staff member Shehara. She blocked the entrance and demanded that I give her a specific last day for my child's attendance. This was done while my child was crying in fear and distress, and while other parents were lined up behind us trying to drop off their children. I asked her repeatedly if my child was allowed to attend class that day, but she replied that she "didn't know" and insisted I give her a date immediately. In the end, I had to almost ask for permission for my child to enter class, promising I would confirm the withdrawal date later that day. Only then did she allow my child to go inside. This was not the only example of pressured compliance. Shehara insisted we purchase the school's preferred diaper brand, even though we already had a large supply of another suitable brand, making us feel that noncompliance might result in mistreatment of our child. The Director, who has never been present during our drop-offs or pick-ups, nonetheless defended her staff without ever having witnessed these incidents. Rather than working with us as partners in our child's care, they created an environment where asking a simple question was treated as a disciplinary problem. As a parent, I believe in collaborating with teachers and staff, and in standing up when communication breaks down and basic respect is lacking. I expected better from a school entrusted with my child's care. It's disappointing that a parent raising a simple concern -- calmly and constructively -- could be treated as a disciplinary problem, then later confronted publicly at the school door, instead of being treated as a partner in their child's education. I share this experience in the hope it brings attention to the importance of accountability, empathy, and clear communication in childcare. Parents should be able to ask questions and express concerns without being threatened with disenrollment, ignored when seeking guidance, or put in uncomfortable and public confrontations during drop-off. I strongly urge parents to consider these experiences before enrolling at Little Scholars Academy. Your family deserves a school that values transparency, respect, and true partnership with parents.

My wife and I really like the school and staff here. But what really matters is our daughter LOVES…read morethem! From her very first day, she's actually been happy to go. This truly isn't just a daycare, but a school where your little one will learn and grow. We also love how many photos they send us through the app they use. Seeing your happy kid is a nice little boost to get you through the workday.

We moved our kids to Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana in November 2024, and it's been such a great…read moreexperience! Daniela and Elaina at the front desk are the absolute best always friendly, super helpful, and you can tell they really care about the families and kids. The teachers in both the infant and threes rooms are wonderful too. They do so many fun, hands-on activities, and my kids come home happy and excited to tell me all about their day. The classrooms are always clean and full of laughter, and I've never had a reason to worry about safety or care. It really feels like a warm, loving environment where everyone knows your child and genuinely enjoys what they do. We're so happy we made the switch and couldn't recommend Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana more!

This review is based upon my experience in the infant room at Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana. This…read morefacility is dangerous. The teachers do not pay attention to the infants, instead they spend hours on their phones while toddlers comingle with infants whom cannot crawl nor walk. They do not follow California laws or protocols. They do not report injuries to parents. The administrative staff cover up the illegal actions of the teachers instead of correcting them. The owners Joseph and Sonia Haikal do not properly oversee their seven Orange County facilities. After witnessing children step on my daughter, the common response from the staff was "children get hurt". In what world is it acceptable for teachers to neglect a four month old infant to the point where my family had to spend more time overseeing the staff than working? We submitted hours of video to California Licensing due to the lack of response from management and not a single response from Mr. Joseph Haikal, the owner. The facility kept my daughter in a Baby Merlin sleepsuit for hours a day. My daughter was behind on development because rather than interact with the infants, the staff kept them immobile so they wouldn't have to focus on anything but their cell phones. My daughter along with several other children were left to sleep on the floor for hours because the staff were too lazy to transfer them to a crib, also breaking state licensing laws. I tried to send the owner of a video of a toddler dragging an infant (non- mobile) by their hair like a caveman without any teacher realizing it, in fact two were on their phones in the video. I tried to let them know that there were four infants in a room without a teacher at one point, crickets. The only person that shed real light on the situation was Sonia Haikal, after I transferred my daughter to their Huntington Beach location (another review to follow). Her statement was "I can't fire teachers unless they do something really heinous", she obviously doesn't believe that child endangerment is a concern. I had to pull my daughter from this school after a month and a half. I have approximately 40 hours of recorded video showing the staff not washing hands, chewing fingernails and wiping saliva on infants, leaving infants to sleep on the floor, and basically not changing diapers more than two to three times in an eight hour day. Here are some California Licensing Reports to read before you consider this location: https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/transparencyapi/api/FacilityReports?facNum=304371225&inx=4 https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/transparencyapi/api/FacilityReports?facNum=304371225&inx=5 https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/transparencyapi/api/FacilityReports?facNum=304371225&inx=6 Bottom line, Joseph and Sonia Haikal do not care about your infant, they care about the financial bottom line.

My son started here at the end of the school year, right before summer camp in 2023! He started off…read morein the Caterpillar classroom for a few months with Mrs. Rosa who was such a kind and patient teacher! The class size was small, and while it took my son a few weeks to adjust, by the time he moved up to Butterfly, he was thriving in his new routine! Mrs. Becca and Ms. Paola taught my son for a full year, plus summer camp and they were the most caring duo of teachers. My son loved all of the staff and I would recommend the school to anyone! The school was well priced for the quality care, and amazing teachers. My son learned so much and was well prepared for TK! Thank you Little Learners!

My daughter has been at Little Learners since she turned two. As a first-time parent, I was unsure…read moreof what to look for in a preschool. We toured several schools in the area, but ultimately chose Little Learners due to its convenient location, the vibrant art on the walls, and the evident happiness of the other kids. After six months, we transitioned her to full-time, and she absolutely loves it. She's made many friends and comes home with new crafts every day. The summer was packed with exciting activities, and I had the chance to join in person while on maternity leave. It's incredible how much fun and learning the kids experience here! Even though my daughter isn't in their class, all the teachers know her, and I always feel welcomed when I drop her off in the morning.

Sunflower preschool has been like a second home to my 3 year old daughter. The teachers are…read moreincredibly caring, attentive, and the communication with parents is excellent. They promote good learning and social skills as well. Miss Jas is very knowledgeable and patient. We love her! My daughter loves going to school and that brings peace of mind to my busy daily schedule. Many thanks to Ms. Florence and Ms. Daisy for all the support as well. :)

My son came here many moons ago highly recommend. Clean and safe facility and they helped me potty…read moretrain him.