If there were a Yelp for toddler happiness and IQ growth, Gateway Daycare and Home Preschool would…read morehave more stars than the sticker charts in Nayana's classroom. Nayana isn't just a caretaker... she's a toddler whisperer, snack sommelier, and tiny human growth architect all rolled into one. Somehow, she manages to create a space where our kids feel loved, seen, challenged, and gently nudged toward being actual geniuses. Thanks to her thoughtful curriculum, they're hitting (and let's be honest, crushing) every developmental milestone like it's a competitive sport. Letters? They know them all. Numbers? Counted, sorted, and probably color-coded. Shapes? Mastered. Arts and crafts? We're not sure if they're learning or training to become Etsy entrepreneurs. There are so many masterpieces coming home, we've had to annex fridge space and consider installing a tiny gallery wall. She wraps learning in play so seamlessly that the kids don't even realize their brains are growing faster than their shoe sizes. And the best part? They love every minute of it. Drop-offs are easy, pick-ups are joyful, and she provides nutritious snacks and meals (which is a significant stress reliever)!! Nayana has made Gateway the gold standard of early education and care. We don't know how she does it -- but we're endlessly grateful that she does.

Nayana has truly been a blessing to our family. With major health challenges and countless doctor's…read moreappointments, we were feeling overwhelmed, but she made everything so much easier for us. She cares for our toddler as if she were her own--providing healthy meals, cozy sleeping cots and blankets, endless toys both indoors and outdoors in her spacious backyard, and engaging, age-appropriate learning activities. She even makes payments simple with Zelle, which is such a thoughtful convenience. Although this was a temporary arrangement, our toddler absolutely loves spending time with Nayana and the other children. Her dedication, flexibility, and genuine love for the kids have given us so much peace of mind. Nayana, we are deeply grateful for all you've done for our family. Thank you for caring for our little one during such a difficult time--you are truly appreciated!

My son went here. Patient teachers, great playgrounds, fun activities. Highly recommend.read more

We love this school. My son has been going to Brighter beginnings for 3 years. He loves all of his…read moreteachers Ms. Joyce Ms. Denis and Ms. Nahid and deeply connected with them. We were happy with the level of education, enough space for playing and all the fun and engaging activities they are creating for kids. We highly recommend this preschool.

This daycare is one of the best I've been too they always make sure my daughter is fed and took…read morecare of and are always helpful whenever I'm held up from work! Definitely would recommend to anyone especially

This establishment has an amazing atmosphere of positive energy and hospitality. Ms. Kristina and…read moreMs. Moe both cooperatively and independently support the children entrusted to them with multiple abilities and amenities. I love the educational aspect that they have of giving the children a bilingual education leaving no barriers of communication untouched and they show so much to look forward too with their thrill filled field trips. But most importantly they are reassuring on providing the parents with the ability to trust that there children will come and go with a smile on there face ready to look into the next day ahead!

Our daughter has been at PCMA since she was 18 months old and she will be having her last summer…read morethere this year - it is bittersweet. She will be going to TK in the fall. Over the past 2 and half years, we have seen significant growth in her emotional and mental well being. We do not have any close family near by so initially she had a hard time warming up to the teachers/support she did not see on a normal basis. The teachers, directors and the Montessori approach made it easier for her to become the little confident person she is today in which I thank them for their care and support. Additional Notes: The school itself is located on PCH so it is a busy during rush hour. There are times that getting in and out of the school can be troublesome. However, the school itself feels secure and I didn't worry too much about her safety as there are a lot of gates. Since we have been there for a while, we have seen a few changes in staff and was questionable at times. However, the current director does her best to manage the changes and notifies the parents as soon as possible. The director and teachers are very caring and do their best to accommodate the changes as well. The school uses an app for communication about your child and it is very convenient as they update throughout the day such as meals and if they took a nap, etc. It made me feel less anxious. I do feel that they are aligning well with the academics while fully embracing the Montessori guidance. My daughter does well with independent play and loves to learn. She shows an interest in many subjects. Thank you PCMA for the good memories and we will miss you guys!

We absolutely adore his teachers. One of them we actually met at our previous school--she later…read morejoined PCMA and told us about it, which ultimately led us here. Both teachers, Ms. Angie and Ms. Marizol, are truly wonderful with our son. They are encouraging, engaging, patient, and fun. We were told that it can take some children 1-3 months to stop crying after drop-off, but our son stopped crying after just the first week, which speaks volumes about the kindness and care they show him. What impressed us even more is how quickly we began to see growth. After just his first week, our son learned to sneeze into his arm, and we've noticed him forming his sentences more and more each day. The school provides weekly curriculum updates, which we love, and they also focus on a monthly book, reinforcing learning in a thoughtful, intentional way. It truly reflects an authentic Montessori learning style. The campus itself is adorable, spacious, and thoughtfully designed for children. The activities offered are precious and intentional, from the Thanksgiving kiddie potluck to Spirit Week and the Christmas recital. Another huge plus is that the school offers lunch and snacks for an additional $100 per month, which is very reasonable and takes a lot of daily stress off parents. The only con I would note is the number of days off throughout the year while still requiring full monthly tuition. This can be challenging, as it requires parents to take multiple days--and even weeks--off work. That said, it is the only downside we've experienced. We initially gave this school 5 stars, and while we still love and appreciate the teachers, it's important to note that a rating reflects the entire experience--including management. Since we don't deal with administration daily, it hasn't impacted us as much, but our confidence in upper management isn't what it once was. It's still a good option overall, especially because of the teachers--but don't expect the same level of excellence across the board.

Absolutely love this school. My oldest transferred here when his school closed and I wish we…read morestarted here originally. The staff are amazing and loving teachers. They truly love what they do and it shows. Been here now 2 years with my middle child now enrolled. My youngest will also be attending eventually. Couldn't recommend them enough.

So far this daycare has been great for my son. The teachers seem to be patient. When my son started…read morehe had Ms Alyssa and she was so caring. He is loving his teacher Ms Stacey. They are the best.

My son attends this school and it has been amazing for him. He loves going everyday and has learned…read moreto read, write, and has already started some math. I'm very impressed with what Miss Mei has been able to teach him. He knows the sounds of letters so he enjoys figuring out what a word says. She also teaches mandarin on some days. Plus, her schedules and rates are extremely reasonable and cannot be beat if you're a working parent. I plan on sending my younger child here as well.

Both my son and daughter attended Torrance Montessori School…read more My son started first, from age 3-5. Then my daughter was there from 2-3. When we moved out of the area so that my son started kindergarten, that is when we unenrolled. I really like the balance between indoor/outdoor time and also between structured/open play. There is a lot of free open play built into the day's schedule which I like because the kids get to interact with each and build friendships. At the same time, there is also structure and routine. A typical day is as follows (this is when my children were enrolled so maybe this has changed a bit, you'll have to check with the school): before 9 am is open play. Lots of Montessori style toys and activities for kids to choose from. 9-11 am is academics with children being grouped by age. Their curriculum is age appropriate for that group. 11-1 pm is lunch and open play outside. The outside has plenty of space plus a playground plus flowers/plants and other items to play with. 1-2:30 pm is nap time for those who still nap. Nap is a separate building in the back away from the kids that no longer sleep so the kids can rest undisturbed. If they no longer nap, then there is an art/craft activity, spanish class, music class and/or another learning activity for those kids. 2:30-3:30 pm is open play and a snack break. I think they also offer extended care 3:30 pm - ? but I didn't have the kids in extended care, so I am not sure about the experience. I would imagine there is more open indoor/outdoor play. The teachers there have been there for many years. They are very sweet and caring but also have rules and safety expectations. They are attentive and they tune into what they see throughout the day. They will share important information or behaviors that they pick up on from your child and they will communicate. I also would go to them for advice if I was struggling with language or behaviors at home and they often would have very helpful tips to help me work on that and it often worked. This place is a very clean!! The kids are constantly washing their hands from the first moment they walk in the door and throughout the day. This place will be an amazing environment for your children. They will make strong friendships and also will be ready for elementary school. It is run by very great teachers, and it is affordable compared to all the other Montessori type schools in the area. I know because i looked into all of them and researched and compared. I was surprised that there are not a larger or students enrolled, but i think the reason is that Torrance Montessori is not an app-based school and/or a social media school. This school functions with good old fashion phone calls/and or speaking in person. My children both had a great experience here and they still have playdates with friends that they met here. I am glad I found this school when I did.

We feel so lucky to have found Zhou Daycare. Ms. Zhou is kind, patient, and genuinely cares about…read moreeach child. She keeps the kids busy with all kinds of activities -- science projects, baking, arts and crafts -- so they're always learning something new while having fun. One thing we really appreciate is the Mandarin environment. Ms. Zhou speaks and teaches in Mandarin throughout the day, so the kids get plenty of natural exposure to the language. It's been amazing for helping our child understand and speak Mandarin at home. Meals are another big plus -- breakfast, lunch, and snacks are healthy, tasty, and filling. I truly appreciate everything Ms. Zhou does and really enjoy having her as our child's teacher.

We enrolled our son when he was turning 2, because we've been on the waitlist for about a year with…read moreanother school so..we wanted to give it a try while still waiting. The experience turned out to be above and beyond! Ms. Zhou treats all the kids like her own. She is very patient with each of them. We love the fact that breakfast & lunch were provided, and there are a lot of activities, games and learning time everyday. She also organizes family picnic outing, museum field trips, etc. We trust her and we definitely would recommend her to any families with young kids.

I had been eyeing Hi-Fi Preschool for over a year after first hearing about it. At the time, my son…read morewas 3 and I wanted to prepare him for preschool, but we were struggling with potty training. I kept telling myself we would enroll once he was fully trained. Months went by and despite our efforts, it just wasn't happening. I started to feel a little hopeless. That's when I finally reached out to the director, Lana, to ask about enrollment and explain our situation. To my surprise and relief, she told me the school actually helps with potty training. I can't even describe the weight that lifted off my shoulders hearing that. From the very beginning, Lana has been incredibly supportive and attentive. She truly cares about the children and their families, and she is always quick to respond whenever parents have questions or concerns. Whether it's communication, guidance, or reassurance, she is always there and you can feel how invested she is in the kids and the school community. At the time, my son was also speech delayed and had dangerously low iron levels because he wasn't eating well. He relied heavily on milk and refused most solid foods. As a parent, it was incredibly stressful and worrying. But after enrolling him here, things began to change. Within just a month, I started seeing dramatic improvements. His vocabulary began to grow and he started eating better. After two months, he was fully potty trained something I once thought would take forever. Fast forward to today, he's turning 5 and is now in TK. Watching how much he has grown since those early days is truly amazing, and I credit so much of that progress to the incredible teachers here. He started in the 3-year-old preschool class with Ms. Susy, Ms. Joori, and Ms. Andrea, who were so patient and nurturing. Now in the older class, Ms. Erica and Ms. Joelyn continue to be just as supportive, caring, and attentive. Every teacher we've encountered has been phenomenal and truly treats the children like their own. The school also creates such special memories for the kids; there are field trips a few times a year and the sweetest holiday performances where parents get to watch the kids sing and perform. Those moments are priceless. This school helped my son grow in ways I honestly didn't think were possible at the time. For that, I will always be grateful.

Everyone at Hi-Fi is amazing! I'm always greeting by everyone. Everyone is always willing to lend a…read morehelping hand. I can't express how nice everyone is and how well the kids are taken care of. As every parent knows, leaving your child anywhere is always scary, the staff at Hi-Fi has made my fears into pure joy. My almost 2yr old actually likes being dropped off and loves his teacher!! Thank you!!

We moved our son to Kreative Kidz Preschool after a really difficult experience at another center,…read moreand the difference was night and day. From the start, the environment felt warm, welcoming, and genuinely focused on the kids. Our son absolutely loved going every day--he was excited to be there, which was such a relief for us as parents. During his time there, he moved up into another class and truly grew by leaps and bounds, both socially and developmentally. The play-based learning approach struck the perfect balance of fun and education, and it was clear how much thought and care went into their programs. The staff is incredible--Director Ms. Vanessa runs a tight ship while still creating a nurturing, positive atmosphere. Ms. Kiki and Ms. Alice were especially wonderful with our son, showing so much patience, kindness, and encouragement. One moment that really meant a lot to us: when we had to move out of state, they threw our son a going-away birthday party--even though his actual birthday was more than a month away. That level of thoughtfulness speaks volumes about how much they care about the kids and families. They were also very communicative throughout our time there, which we appreciated. And as a bonus, they helped solidify our son's potty training, which was a huge milestone. We only left because of our move, otherwise we would have stayed without hesitation. Highly, highly recommend Kreative Kidz Preschool to any family looking for a caring, engaging, and supportive environment for their child

Kreative Kidz is a well-maintained, clean, professional, and organized establishment. It only took…read more1 day for my 3-year old to get acclimated with the teachers and other kids. I highly recommend other parents and guardians to consider this school. They really make your child feel welcome and safe.