Academy of Foreign Languages is a great place for kids to pick up a foreign language. Our girl are…read morewith Jane in Mandarin and love her! The director is very professional and takes everything you say seriously. We once had an incident with another kid and the director worked with the parents and we were able to come to amazing resolutions. Would recommend for any parent.

No longer in business. Covid knock'em off about 2 years ago. Used to have great teachers. A new…read morecharter school is in its current location.

*I am editing this review as of 6-27-12 as I have now seen md a. original review.*…read more When I read this review from my iPhone, it does not show the original review that md a. wrote. I also do hear that the director there may be there past her prime, this review is based on my perspective as a father. Although I speak 100% English to my daughter, my wife speaks 100% Japanese to my daughter. I think this is a great school that provides a lot of opportunities for those that want their kids to learn Japanese or at least enforce what they can retain. There are class moms that assist with the parents in helping with various activities that this preschool has. They do have a Halloween event, Christmas event, some other event that involves hitting a watermelon blindfolded (Suikawari), and an athletic event which the whole family can get involved called Undokai in the spring. There are bake sales and Teriyaki chicken sales, throughout the year. For those that miss very few classes, there are attendance awards in June for those that miss the least days of preschool. Also in the middle of June prior to the completion of the spring session, there is a day where kids can play on 2 jumpers should they wish to expel their energy. As for the staff, of course all of them speak fluent Japanese. English most likely is not their first language but they do have an understanding of it. For those students and parents that do not understand Japanese, there are those that can help you understand what is going on. The teachers are mostly older than probably other Japanese preschools in the area but they do a great job facilitating a pleasant learning environment. Of course with any school, parents can meet each other prior to dropping off or picking up their kid(s) so it can serve as a place for parents to find out which friends your kids enjoy playing with. There is a day that is set where parents collectively can visit your child's class to see what goes on during their daily activity. For those that attend the summer sessions, there are 2 days each week designated for pool day so the kids can cool off in the plastic wading pools that are set up. Play toys are available in each classroom and are based on the age of the child. As far as outdoor play equipment, there are also 2 large sandboxes, tricycles to ride, a secure place for kids to run on concrete, a play gym, and 2 Little Tyke style houses for the kids to play in. This school has allowed our daughter to grow up in an environment she is comfortable in. It helped that we attended the Gardena Buddhist Church so our daughter was accustomed to the environment and not shocked into a preschool. After 2 years of this school, she will now go to an English school so she can start the transition to Kindergarten. It is always good to register early in any preschool so you have a good chance of enrolling there. We would send our other daughter to go there but since we moved, we will enroll our 2nd one to another local Japanese preschool.

Nakayoshi Pre-School is an absolutely phenomenal school…read more My daughter had been attending for the last two years, and I am constantly in awe of the beautiful environment she is learning within. Her teachers are prepared for the learning that will take place for the day, show positivity and love in their interactions with students, and provide opportunities for each family to be actively engaged in their child's learning and development. As a member of a multinational & multiethnic family, I appreciate the time teachers and staff take to ensure the intent and meaning behind school activities is explained for both English speakers & Native Japanese speakers as well. The entire staff and faculty are available and open to any questions you may have, and embody an extraordinary level of care and professionalism. Thank you for providing such a beautifully positive and caring environment for my daughter to grow within.

Ive had three children attend FLS. My first two were fine. But they fired the professional…read moreseasoned principal. They appointed the inexperienced first grade teacher as the principal. She lacks the leadership experience and education to lead the school to its next chapter. This school also lacks instructor diversity. The school is led by all women that previously attended the school and now work there in order to get a discounted tuition and preferential treatment. Currently there are two male teachers. There is only one PE teacher and she a friend of the leadership team. Consequently they all live in a bubble. The academic curriculum has declined and is outdated. The principal refuses to implement curriculum to improve the technology and AI curriculum. There is only one computer teacher and the students meet once a week. They lack excellent foreign language, music and arts instructors. I would not recommend this school if you are looking for a quality Christian private school. Please do your research your child(s) education depends on it.

-Small Class Sizes-Not Very Diverse -Admin does not answer…read moreemails -Issues are called rumors and are not addressed -Admin does not follow-up with concerned parents -Bullying is not addressed -Handbook Rules do not align to actual implementation of rules -Reviews come mostly from parents that are also school employees -Conflict of interest between board members and parents -Handful of parents are the only ones allowed on fieldtrips -School has changed after the admin left mid school year -Turn-over is high-7 new teachers this year

My kids are about to go into 8th and 6th grade. We have been at this school for 6 years. If you are…read morelooking for a school that is nurturing and loving to each and every student, don't look any further. No school can mimic the experience we are getting at RHLS. If your number one priority for a school is the best and newest facilliies, don't come here. If you are looking for a principal and staff that genuinely cares for your child, consider RHLS. I would definitely NOT listen to the reviews below that are from families who do not attend our school. If you need to ask questions, feel free to reach out to me via Yelp and I'll answer any questions.

If I could give less than one star I would. This school talked a really good game at their info…read morenight, but in reality, they're not interested in the kids. They were terrible with communication, the Principal is very stand-off ish and gossipy. The teacher who "assessed" my son was arrogant and condescending. I really wanted to like this school, but I was very disappointed. Avoid. My son is now thriving in public school, so I guess this was a blessing in disguise?

Sylvan has helped my daughter improve her math skills and general confidence as a student. She is…read morehaving fun learning (& earning coins for prizes) in a supportive environment where she can ask questions and get immediate feedback. We are so grateful for the Sylvan! Highly recommend!

I enrolled my son at this Torrance location 6 months ago . I have seen a drastic change in his…read moreability to communicate, his confidence is through the roof he has excelled in all areas we set goals for , the staff here is amazing they are all so kind very patient and loving , 10/10

As a new homeschool mom SBFA has been great and supportive. I don't think I would have made it…read morethrough my first year without them! I highly recommend them.

If you are homeschooling and would like support in your Christian education for record keeping with…read morethe state, enrichment classes, or for just community connection, this is the place for it. We have been members since 2016 and have loved our experience. I have graduated 2 children and have several more to go. Each year keeps getting better and we are blessed by our experience. It is a co-op so we parents help run the activities. Work is involved but we have been blessed by our relationships we have created.

Our almost 2 year old started at Sing at 18 months and we cannot express how happy we are with our…read moredecision! Our little boy is learning and speaking so much Mandarin already. He loves going to school everyday and we love the daily photo updates. The teachers really do care about the students and it shows! Cannot recommend Sing enough!

As a parent, choosing the right daycare is such an important decision, and I'm so grateful we found…read moreNorth Torrance Sing in Chinese Preschool. My child has been attending since February, and in just a few months, we've seen tremendous growth, not only in language skills, but also in behavior and overall happiness. What stands out the most is how excited my child is to go to school every day, and even more telling, how they want to linger and keep playing when it's time to go home. That kind of joy and comfort speaks volumes about the environment the teachers have created. Ms. Shelly and Ms. Aya have been absolutely wonderful. They are warm, attentive, and truly invested in each child's development. I really appreciate how open they are to working with parents and tailoring their approach to meet each child's needs. It's clear they genuinely care and want every child to thrive. The school does a fantastic job of encouraging independence, teaching important manners, and creating a space where children can learn naturally through play. We've been so happy with our experience and are really glad we took a chance on this newer location. We're looking forward to continuing our journey here and sending our children in the years to come.

My son has been at Creativity Land for almost a year now, and he absolutely loves it! I was…read moreoriginally looking for an abacus teacher in the South Bay area, and that's how we found this center. I wasn't sure what to expect at first, but Mrs Aakriti exceeded all expectations. Even though the class is 2 hours long, my son looks forward to going every week and even completes his homework on his own. Aakriti is incredibly passionate about teaching, and her dedication shines through in my son's enthusiasm for learning. We've been so happy with his progress that we added Math and English classes as well. The most important part is that our son truly enjoys learning here, which makes a huge difference. We are so glad we found Creativity Land and highly recommend it to other families. They also offer wonderful summer and day camps, making it a great resource year-round!

Ms Aakriti is very nice and pays good attention to kids . She is a very good abacus teacher and i…read morerecommend her . We have been with her for 2+ years and have a very good experience.