Under the advice of a lawyer, we were advised not to pursue legal action or publicly respond to the…read moresituation right away. He recommended waiting to see how things played out before deciding whether to write a review or file a formal complaint. Now that time has passed, and no further fallout occurred, I am writing this to help other parents make an informed decision. How dare The Learning Experience contact Child Protective Services (CPS) in an effort to cover their tracks after my wife questioned them about a bruise on our toddler's face, a bruise that was not present when we dropped her off. We understand that toddlers can get bumps and bruises from regular play. But what's unacceptable is the lack of accountability from the staff and the cowardly decision to pass the blame onto parents instead of being transparent. Having CPS show up at our home, suspicious of us as parents was humiliating, distressing, and completely unjustified. Even worse, CPS did not have anything to report, confirming there was no credible concern or evidence behind the daycare's accusation, but now we're in the "system". My wife shares many of the same concerns echoed in other negative reviews. The staff at this location appeared disinterested and undertrained, complaining, disengaged, and clearly "just there for a check." Nearly every time we picked up our daughter, there was a different teacher in the room, and no one seemed to know what had gone on during the day. Communication was chaotic and unprofessional. It often felt like they hired people off the street with zero preparation. We observed several children with crusted snot on their faces, and even our daughter often looked like she'd been "through a storm" by pickup time. These are not isolated impressions, but they reflect a clear pattern of poor management and inadequate care. And filing a formal complaint with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), in still under consideration contingent on statute of limitations. However, we encourage other parents with similar experiences to do the same and NOT let this walk. Sure, positive reviews are plentiful. But I strongly urge any parent reading this to also take the one-star reviews seriously. If you value professionalism, accountability, and compassion in a childcare setting, this is not the place.

My son went to TLE for two years and had an amazing experience. All the teachers are super nice…read moreand patient. All staff members are amazing. This school is super safe, I never worried about safety. I definitely recommend bringing your kids here.

Everything about LSM in Simi is just amazing. We started in February of 2020 and our daughter is…read morenow graduating. We welcomed our second daughter who we signed up for the waitlist ASAP so she could attend once she was 18 months old in 2022. Our experience has been more than I could've ever dreamed. It truly feels like an extended family. We loved Miss Lorraine and Miss Michelle when they were directors and we love Miss Jacqueline who is the current director. So considerate, loving, and happy. Our kids were so blessed to be with Ms Elba (toddler class), Ms Angela and Ms Ozma (2's), Ms Debra (no longer there), Ms Lorraine, and Miss Bri (3's), Ms Rosadah (pre-k, but no longer there) and Ms Frances (kinder). I also need to mention Ms Evelyn because she's loved our girls even though she never directly taught them. I could not speak highly enough of these teachers. They are more than teachers. The guidance and love they showed our kids - It's something I will remember for the rest of my life. Honestly I can't even formulate words to express my admiration for them and gratitude. Truly phenomenal people who are a gift to this world. I am not typically an emotional person but I have been an emotional wreck the past month or so leading up to our girls' graduations. Leaving LSM and these teachers was so incredibly hard and something I am still trying to come to terms with. Our girls love them tremendously and I have the hardest time feeling like our next "big kid school" will even match this experience. I wish they went through elementary school - We wouldn't even think twice of running back!

Spent 5 years between two kids in Little Scholars Montessori and so thankful for all the teachers…read morethere. Ms. Debra, Ms.Francis, Ms.Michelle and many more are very attentive , kind with hearts full of love to all the kids. Both of my kids learned a lot there and I feel like we were the part of their big family. Ms. Michelle is always open to discussion and very accommodative. The school is very clean and well kept, with some areas recently remodeled. We had an amazing experience for our kids and also as parents.

Wonderful school, wonderful staff! Pat, the principal is very involved and excellent with the…read morechildren. She knows and has a relationship with every child on campus. I highly recommend.

Our family absolutely loves Phoenix Ranch. We recently moved out of the area and are looking for a…read morenew school and nothing compares. The facilities (beautiful shaded playground, fun classrooms and swimming pool!), welcoming and caring staff and teachers, and enrichment programs (Spanish, physical education, music) were all such a blessing. My daughter started when she was 3.5 with Mrs. Silva and Ms. Riley. My daughter typically has a hard time with new environments but got comfortable with the school right away - she only cried at her first drop off and never again. She ended the year with so many friends and great relationship with her teachers - especially Ms. Riley. She also learned all her letters and numbers. This year, she has been in the pre-K program with Ms. Adele and Mrs. Zangri. It has been a great year so far with learning math, science and sparkle words! My son started in the infant room a year ago with Ms. Alexa and Mrs. Taiko. In the fall, he moved to the toddler room with Mrs. Claudia, Mrs. Ana and Ms. Krysten. All the teachers are so loving and I can tell how my son has bonded with them. I especially loved all the work the teachers put into the open house and other family activities like the Halloween parade, grandparents day, and holiday performance. They create a great sense of community by involving the parents in so much of what goes on at the school. I would highly highly recommend this daycare/pre-school to any family that is close enough. We commuted from Chatsworth and it was totally worth it!

This preschool/kindergarten is wonderful. The teachers are very caring, involved and always…read moreavailable. I wouldn't send my children to any other preschool or kindergarten. I just wish they had an elementary school.

As a first-time mom, I was very nervous about enrolling my son in daycare. He started here when he…read morewas just 6 months old, and he is now almost 11 months. My husband and I are so glad we chose Stoney Point Montessori. Infant classroom teachers, Ms. Swarna and Ms. Lupita, are truly wonderful. Ms. Swarna is incredibly loving and has been so helpful when it comes to feeding tips and guidance as my son grows. Ms. Lupita feels like family to us. My son clearly has so much love for both of them, and it means the world to see how cared for he is every day. The staff at the school are always polite and welcoming, which creates such a warm environment for both parents and children. I also love when my son comes home with the creative arts and crafts they do in class--those little projects are so special when there's two working parent's. Most importantly, my son is thriving here, and that gives me so much peace of mind. Thank you so much to Ms. Swarna and Ms. Lupita for the love and care you show my son every day and for making this journey as a new mom so much easier.

I was thinking of changing daycares for my son but I can not. The location is not as perfect as I…read morethought since most of my life is by the 101, but I refuse to take my boy out of here. You hear all these horror stories of abuse and neglect at other daycares and I can 100% say none of those things are going on here. My son wakes me up every morning ready to go to school. Sure, he cant talk but the happiness and excitement he expresses when I get him ready, put him in the car and when we get to school, he is so happy. Some kids cry leaving their parents but not mine! I put him down in his infant room and he crawls away from me. I am so happy we chose Stoney Point. I am soooo happy everyone is so nice and provides a safe and loving enviornment for every student.

Both my sons attended here, and the teachers and office staff are amazing! They genuinely care…read moreabout each child, and both my kids came home with fun stories about their day. Their incorporation of bible songs and stories was important to me, and these women were so graceful and patient as the kids learned through play and simple instructions. For the crunchy moms, they have Montessori toys, and plenty of books to nurture an environment of love and learning. They are also very understanding and helpful if your kiddo is being potty-trained. Tuition is only a little more if they're still in diapers, which is normal across all preschools. The playground is awesome, so the kids have a blast out there. The principal and everyone here is always so welcome and supportive. I cannot say enough good things about these people and the church next door! I'd recommend this preschool to any parent.

AMAZING PROGRAM!!! One of only two accredited preschools in our area (to my knowledge), this…read morepreschool has a staff that is not only highly educated, but extremely loving and committed to the children & families. When I first went to observe the preschool, I met Teacher Martha & was sold at hello. The director of the preschool program, Martha is committed to the children & the school like no other. She has been at the school for over 20 years and, if I remember correctly, was one of the founding teachers of the program. ALL of the teachers I have come into contact with ARE AMAZING, each with a unique set of skills and all of the children LOVE their teachers. When my son started the 4-year old program, he was internalizing some of the anxiety of being part of a new program & the teachers worked closely with me to resolve those insecurity issues and help him progress marvelously. With a "learning through play" philosophy, children are encompassed in a rich learning environment with small class sizes. In every classroom, one is likely to find special needs children enmeshed in the classroom setting. If you are at all interested in this school for your children, stop by & observe the classroom, then place them on the waiting list right away! With such small class sizes, there is only so much space - my daughter went on the list at birth. To new parents, I know this sounds crazy, but is totally necessary to secure a spot! I didn't do this with my son (we were moving from the Valley & I thought, it's a small town - who needs to go on a waiting list? Oops.

My son had a bad experience in a preschool nearby. He ended up at Kids'n Things after that. Ms…read moreCarol is an elegant and responsible person. She is easy to talk to. The classroom is always nice and clean. Kids have plenty of toys that they can consume their time with. All the staff are nice. My son mainly associated with Ms Cristina. He had so much fun every single day in her class and made friends. He loves his preschool and teachers. I felt safe to send my son there. Right now, he needs to move on to a new chapter. We were lucky to find this school. It's well-organized. Ms Carol's school is definitely what you want.

Great family owned bussiness! Carol and all the staff are AMAZING Both my child who are now 40 & 32…read morewent there from birth! You and your children are treated like familyMay children will be going there soon. Kids N Things have been serving my family for over 40 yrs

Miss. Laura & Miss.Saraaaah went all out for Cielo's birthday. Miss. Laura got Cielo a doll,…read moreclothes, backpack and hair bows. Miss. Saraah got Cielo shoes. They celebrated her birthday my cutting her a cake.

Ms Peggy's Response to my review proves that what I wrote is accurate. Instead of showing any kind…read moreof humility, she has doubled down on gaslighting me. I never stated anything about whether your facility was is compliance with state licensing regulations, which are the bare minimum requirments for all licensed child care facilities and nothing to be bragging about. You say things like that your policies are "clearly communicated," with no such explanation of what you mean, when I provided factual details and pages of "critical context." You have now accussed me of "repeated concerns regarding hostile communication and ongoing disruptive interactions with staff." For the prospective families reading this, I implore you, Ms. Peggy, to define what your definitions of "hostile communication" and "ongoing disruptive interactions" and "combative" are. I also give you permission to state what dates and claims about me you are even referring to, but make sure to to include "critical context" without being "inaccurate" or "misleading" when doing so. Parents need to be aware that you were never around during the incidents I described, so you have no basis for knowing whether anything I described was inaccurate. I asked a lot of questions that your staff didn't like and 1st I was called "rude" for it and now that I documented my experiences, you are trying to label me "hostile." Shame on you. This is basic mean girl bullying and the wrong way to respond to a review because it is not 5 stars.

My son and daughter (3 and 2) have been attending Simi Valley Montessori since they were babies and…read morewe love it. The teachers are truly amazing, always patient and kind. These women are amazing! The kids have a great time and learn so much. We have been with them throughout Covid which was a hard time for all, but they were very understanding, cautious and communicative throughout the process. I have always gotten a family vibe from the school and the director and have been very honest (I have overpaid before and they caught and deducted from next month and even paid forward from Covid). To me that shows a lot of integrity, not to mention the extra stuff they offer like date nights, holiday shows, etc. The teachers always communicate if there has been any illnesses and also if my kid or they are concerned about something. When we were looking for childcare, my sister, who works in the school/childcare industry, really liked the way everything was set up and their policies and I am happy with our decision. I remember the first day we walked in everything was so calm and neat. Everything is always neat and clean as well.

My son is always happy and all smiles when he see his teachers! He's been going there for some…read moretime been in room one and now moved on to the toddler room. They are amazing and I am happy with the care my child gets he is all smiles when I get him from there! Love the staff friendly

This school is a real gem! They make you feel very warm and welcome while taking excellent care of…read moreyour little ones. We had the best experience here. Highly recommend!

My child went to Hummingbird for 3 years and love every minute. The one thing that stood out to me…read morewas how the teachers cared for the students. There were a few mornings, like all kids, where drop off was not easy. The teacher would help us ease her into the day and comfort her in those mornings. Miss Shauna was great with this our child and could not thank her enough for it.