As a teacher for 20 years this is a school this school has been great for years. If you want a…read moresmall preschool that's actually teaches this is where to go

My wife and 2-year-old daughter enrolled in the Parent Tot Program earlier this month. During the…read morefirst day, my wife made sure to let them know that my daughter doesn't yet know how to go on the swing on her own and that's something we are working on. On the second week of this program, during the last 10 mins where they separate the parents and let the kids play on the playground, one of the teacher's aide put her on the swing by herself, pulled her back, and pushed her forward. My daughter flipped backwards off the swing, spun in the air, and landed facedown on the ground. My wife ran out and quickly checked on my daughter and took her home. We called the pediatrician's office to see if we needed to bring her in to check for signs of concussion. After this happened, the school never once called to see how she was doing. The next day, we got a hold of the director and spoke to her about this incident. She tried to downplay it equating it to a minor fall/scrapes. No, this was not just a minor fall but a dangerous accident that happened in the hands of the teacher's aide. She then let us know that the way they work the swing is they first ask the child if they know how to go on and if the child say 'yes' and their hands are on the chains, they can go ahead and push the child. So they ignore what the parent told them during orientation, do not take any precautions when pushing a small child on the swing as long as the child said 'yes' to the swing? This is highly reckless and dangerous! We canceled our enrollment and never coming back here. Parents beware!

So much space here for a little kids to spend the day running around having fun and learning how to…read moreinteract with others. This is an awesome place is so happy my granddaughter comes here!

This place is MAGICAL! Sally Swiatek, the director and founder of this preschool, is a woman who…read morehas found her calling and the staff is right behind her. She is SO good with the children, balancing fun with learning with discipline in a way that is just inspiring to watch. She never needs to get angry to correct poor behavior and she encourages the children to grow in a way that is simply spectacular. I feel lucky to send my son to this school! All the activities are play and nature-based so bring some change of clothes! It is like cub-scout camp 24/7 and on steroids :). So hippie I almost feel like buying a Volkswagen Mini-bus to drop off my son to fit in :) check it out...you'll love it :)

As a first-time mom, I was anxious and scared about where I would leave my child. When I discovered…read moreGreat Beginnings back in 2010, I was nervous about leaving my daughter at school at such a young age. But soon enough, I started to feel comfortable with the caring staff, and my daughter--now a college student--still remembers them fondly. Now, years later, my niece (kindergarten) and nephew (toddler class) attend Great Beginnings. It's so heartwarming to see that some of the same wonderful staff are still there after all this time. Our family has had such a positive experience over the years. We love that Great Beginnings provides breakfast, lunch, and supper, along with a weekly music class and dance class. One of my favorite things is attending the Christmas, Halloween, and Graduation performances--seeing my niece and nephew on stage is always such a joy. I'm truly happy that our family continues to be a part of the Great Beginnings community!

All 4 of my kids have went here since my 12 year old was a baby , to now my 10 month old is going…read moreto start soon! This daycare has had the most caring staff, I've never had an issue once with anything or anyone there.. my kids all had amazing experiences and to this day they wish they can go back! My 2 younger ones are blessed to have the opportunity to attend! My son also started learning so much, English & Spanish + counting and ABC's since he was 2-3 years old! They have an amazing group of teachers there!

The director, Vivien, and teachers (Ms.Christina and Ms. Diana) helped my son so much during his…read moretime at this preschool. This preschool truly follows its mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment where the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of young children is promoted. At this age it's important to develop a love for learning and encourage a curiosity for knowledge, which is what st Stephen's does. My son was always so happy to go to school everyday! My family and I will always be so grateful for this school.

I toured so many preschools before deciding on St Stephen's. The environment there is nurturing and…read moreexperienced. The teacher to child ratio is low, so each child gets individual attention and care. The director, Vivien makes sure that there is a research-backed curriculum and environment. The parent communication is amazing and they offer such a variety of enrichment programs. The safe and open areas for the children are inviting and secure. From the moment my son and I walked in, everyone was welcoming and you could tell that they all were happy to be there. I cannot say enough complimentary things about this preschool. I'm so glad I found St. Stephen's!

I discovered Rise and Shine in 2022 for my 4th child and really fell in love with the school…read more In a world where schools are pushing so much technology and screens, teacher Jeannie's old school approach is exactly what I was looking for. She is very hands on and is an amazing teacher. They are allowed to be children and explore the world around them. They do gardening, play in the mud, and many outdoor activities where they can learn through play. The children are taught values: how to be kind and respectful, how to be a good friend and of course academics. The smaller class size means that your child will get better quality of education versus a class of 29 in public school. After my 4th child graduated kindergarten, it was a no brainer for me to enroll my 5th child at Rise and Shine. My 5th child has learned and grown so much since starting kindergarten! He developed love for God and enjoys praying and reading his bible before going to bed. Don't be fooled though, the academic portion of the kindergarten class is really challenging and at the end of the day your child will surprise you with what he's learned in class. We really love Teacher Jeannie and Rise and Shine. I have nothing but praise and gratitude for them. Even if you have Teacher Jeannie as your teacher, you will feel that the school has a family atmosphere. Every one knows your child by name and truly cares. My only regret is not discovering them sooner with my 3 older children and I still pray that they open up elementary classes! That would be the dream!

We did our research on daycares/preschools and looked into many places in SCV. Our research led us…read moreto Rise & Shine and it has exceeded our expectations! Every teacher at this school has been working there many years, which gave us a huge comfort in knowing we would have familiar faces through every stage. Every teacher knows kids from all classrooms by name and all kids know each other too. It's like family! My daughter started here at 5 months old and she's now 2 1/2. We have been so happy with all our teachers and experiences! The infant teacher is especially amazing and my son will be starting this fall in the infant room just like my daughter did. If you're looking for a school for your kids to grow at, this is definitely the place. The class sizes are small, the teachers put so much effort into every child, and they bring home the sweetest projects for holidays as well. They even offer TK & K with after care which is a great option for working parents. I couldn't recommend Rise & Shine enough!

We absolutely love Cadence! Finding childcare was incredibly stressful, but from our very first…read moretour, we knew this place was special. The staff is warm, loving, and truly invested in the children's development. we have built a great rapport with Keelan as well as the each of my daughters teachers. My daughter has been attending for 2 years and has learned so much, from social skills to academics. She will soon be entering her third year and now my second daughter will be starting this summer as well. They have a fantastic, play-based curriculum and always keep us updated with daily reports. The facility is clean and safe, and the teachers truly treat the kids like family. We always feel at ease leaving our child here. Highly recommended to any parent looking for a nurturing and engaging environment!

My boy was here since he was 18 months old. One of the things i love about this place was that…read moreteachers stay here for years and years. That to me is a reflection that teachers are treated well and they are not spread thin. Also I was able to bring food from home, so I could have him have the food I wanted him to have with ingredients I know. He loved all the art and music classes. People at the reception desk know all kiddo's name and parents. Their pairing for teachers for each class was good too. When you learn the dynamics, you can tell it was not just a random placement. Big shout out to Ms Erika, Ms Joyce, Ms Courtney, Ms Kim and Ms Naomi! We were so happy to have you guys in his early life.

We are so grateful to be part of Montessori of Stevenson Ranch. As parents, finding a place where…read moreyour child feels safe, happy, and truly supported means everything, and this school has been exactly that for our son, Daniel, who is in the Redwood class with Miss Anne. Miss Ann is truly an exceptional teacher. The way she works with Daniel emotionally, with so much patience, care, and understanding, has made such a beautiful difference in his growth. She always keeps open communication with us as parents, which we deeply appreciate. We always know what is happening at school and how we can support Daniel together. We've seen wonderful improvements in Daniel's writing, reading, memory, geography knowledge, and overall confidence. A special thank you as well to Miss Rosemary and Miss Soymia for their care and dedication. They always create such lovely celebrations and special moments for the children. Montessori of Stevenson Ranch truly feels like a caring community, and we're so thankful for everyone there.

Ms. Aileen has been such an amazing teacher for my son. He…read moreis almost 3 years old and usually has a very hard time getting comfortable with people, so the fact that he runs to her every morning for a hug says everything. She always welcomes him with so much warmth, kindness, and patience, and it makes both me and my son feel so comfortable. She always has a smile on her face and creates such a loving and welcoming environment for the kids. You can tell she genuinely cares about every child and wants them to feel safe, confident, and happy. Since being in her class, I've noticed my son becoming more social, independent, and excited to learn new things every day. Working with toddlers takes a very special kind of person, and Ms. Aileen truly has that gift. We are so grateful for her care, patience, and everything she does for our son.

Great preschool one of the older ones in town. We used to have Small World, but that place has…read morebecome a daycare dump. If you want a great school for your child, please pick this one.

Caring wonderful staff and environment for our two children. They both had a wonderful experience…read moreat Christ Lutheran Preschool.

Our 3-year-old attended Stepping Stones Children's Center for a year, and we couldn't have asked…read morefor a better experience. From the very beginning, everyone made us feel welcome and supported. My son absolutely loved his teacher, Ms. Val. She is patient, nurturing, and always had a big smile to greet him every morning. It meant so much to us as parents to see how comfortable and happy he was in her care. We also really appreciated working with the director, Joelene. She is organized, communicative, and clearly cares deeply about the children and families. Any questions we had were always answered promptly, and she made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Another thing we loved about Stepping Stones is the value. Compared to other preschools in the area, the tuition was very reasonable, and they even provided lunch, which made things so much easier for our family. Overall, Stepping Stones Children's Center provided a wonderful, safe, and engaging environment for our son to learn and grow. We're so grateful for the positive impact it's had on him and highly recommend this preschool to other families!

Stepping stones is a great preschool. The teachers are great. My three year old loved going there…read moreeveryday. Yellow room helped my son get ready for TK. He still talks about Ms Jasmine and Ms Renee and also his friends in yellow room. I love their play based curriculum they have for the 3-4 year olds. I would highly recommend this preschool to other parents.

Love this daycare so much. I've been with them for about 5 years and have both my kids in there…read more They are such a loving team and really attentive, detailed and organized. They're like family to us! Especially love the enrichment courses for language, cooking and art. My kids also love the farm visits where they get to pet live animals. They are the best - great private location too. Highly recommend!

I was sad when we chose to put our kids in daycare. Now that it is time for us to take our kids out…read moreof daycare, I am more sad than I was at the beginning! Notre Dame has provided quality care for my children since day one. They truly treated my kiddos like their own. Any requests I had regarding their care was immediately addressed and implemented. The teachers are amazing, I would name them but honestly, I would have to name everyone who works there. From administrative staff, to the teachers, to the kitchen staff. Literally everyone genuinely cared about my kids. They even taught me a thing or two, like potty training tricks, and how to do my daughter's hair. Oh and if you just couldn't bring yourself to pack their lunches/snacks no worries, they can provide snacks and a home cooked lunch for an incredibly reasonable price! It saved our sanity on multiple occasions. My children learned so much and I truly believe Notre Dame shaped them into even better little humans. I am going to miss it here. (Also, they do parents night out. And I've never felt so comfortable going out with my spouse knowing my kiddos are well taken care of!)