We were so lucky to find CMSoG two years ago on Google search while looking into sending our two…read moreyears old daughter to a preschool. I toured many preschools around Torrance and Gardena, but this was only place where I felt peace knowing that she was 100% cared and loved for. They love on your child like their own, and communication is so fast and easy because Ms.Julie and Pastor Danny cares about the parents as much as the children. The teachers help the children discover their interests and assist them to grow on their own pace. My child is now independent and confident in learning. She has become a resilient student and is definitely TK ready! Ms.Julie and Pastor Danny carefully and prayerfully crafts their classroom setting and the chemistry between the students. Your child will gain not only school skills but everything outside of school that is important such as interpersonal skills, independence, and emotion and motor control. The school is also very very reasonably priced considering the teacher-to-students ratio and the Montessori teaching you receive from the lovely and experienced teachers. The best part is that they teach the children about Christ in not an overbearing way but by example. If you are having hard time finding a Christian school for your baby, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms.Julie!!

Very kind teacher, Miss Julie. Exceptional lessons and curriculum taught to children. Definitely…read moreChristian teaching with love of Jesus.

Loved this school!!! I wish my child didn't have to grow up onto the next grade. The staff is great…read morethey do so much activities for the kids. As a mother of one I was scared to place my child anywhere but I've felt at peace leaving my child here will miss this place

My family is very happy that we found this place. Mrs Laura and her staff are wonderful. The kids…read moreget a great foundational education and an intro to God and the Bible, in a thoughtful way. Highly recommend

This was my daughters first preschool experience and I have no idea what was happening at this…read moreschool. The teacher never communicated with me when I had questions and a few times her things were lost. The lessons were not age appropriate for her age (2 years old) and would have been better for a 4 year old. My sister sent her autistic foster sons here and one was going to receive services provided by the state and the school would not accommodate them. They refused and then kicked the boys out because they didn't "fit in" with their "Christian" standards. I wish I was more vocal about this sooner and hope others don't go through this either. My daughter attended when she was two, about two years ago and this has always been at the back of my mind and heavy in my heart.

My children and the children of my family have been with Gardena Christian academy for many years…read moreshout out to Dr Vicky Ms Rihanna Miss Connie Mr Anthony Miss Christina Mrs Carsetta Ms Kim rest in peace and the rest of the staff at this very qualified school!

One disclaimer to all parents: you'll never find the perfect childcare facility and no one will…read moreever take care of your kids better than you can. However, North Torrance Preschool does an extraordinary job taking care of kids of all ages. They are a little old school in communication, but they've been in business for over 50 years and there are parents with kids that used to be kids themselves at North Torrance Preschool. That's a really good sign. Ms. Sandy is awesome. She's caring, attentive and has been in charge of kids for a really long time. You can tell she genuinely likes kids. Our son started here when he turned 1, and while the transition to daycare was rough for him, he ultimately LOVED it. The caretakers are absolutely awesome. Shout out to Ms. Jasmine, Ms. Patricia, Ms. Paloma, and Ms. Francisca. They the real MVPs for doing the day-to-day. Again, you can never replace a parents' own care for their own kids, but North Torrance Preschool is a close second.

Both my kids have gone there. We moved far away (like 30 mins) so I tried sending my son to another…read morelocal daycare that was almost twice as expensive and I can tell you nothing compares to North Torrance PreSchool. The staff there is incredible. The rooms are kept up. The equipment is kept up. You really can't beat it. They know what they're doing and we ended up going back to them and it's totally worth the additional hour for dropping off and picking up our kid every day. We know he is safe and well taken care of. Go see it in person and tour with Ms Sandy. The website doesn't do it justice.

My son attended Mariposa Child & Infant Center for 3 years: at age 2 through age 5. As a new parent…read morehad no idea what to expect. I was very apprehensive because this was a new change for me and my son. The first day of day care was very overwhelming, l dropped my son crying out of his lungs and I couldn't help but to feel very emotional questioning If I was doing the right thing. About 15 minutes later I received a call from Mrs. Belinda to reassure me that he was doing just fine. I thought that was very sweet from her because it showed that she cared and understood the situation for both; the child and the mother. Through the years it only got better! My son was being cared by a welcoming environment and warm staff that showed to be very dedicating to the children. I enjoyed that he was given a variety of developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor activities including singing, story telling, dramatic play and multi sensory fun. The Center also gives homework to the children so make sure to keep up otherwise you will hear it from Mrs. Belinda. She can be strict but that's because she cares and only wants the best interest for the child. My son (now 5 years old)has learned so much from this Center. He confidently knows his ABC's , sings in the car a lot of melody songs, knows the pledge of allegiance, colors, shapes, how to write his name, planets, he even knows his continents (are you kidding me) not to mention he also start learning addition and subtraction. I am forever grateful to Mariposa Child & Infant Center! Thank you so much for all the support through all this years!! We will visit soon !

My son has been coming here since he was about 6 months old. I absolutely love this place! He has…read morelearned and grown so much! Very nice staff . Ms. Belinda and her daughters do care love our children. Can you believe there is also homework? For daycare? Yes! That's how involved they are, and want us , as parents to be. Which I think is very neat. The only thing is.... we have to check online for their homework ei; Facebook instagram snap chat. Some of us don't have social media. But other than that I love this place! And would definitely recommend it to anyone !

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 Preschool was the best place we could have ever imagined for our child. The staff…read moreshowed so much patience with our energetic little one and played a huge role in his growth and development. He learned shapes, colors, numbers, and so much more during his time there. We are incredibly grateful for the experience our family had at Kreative Kidz. The teachers genuinely care about the children, and that was especially clear at graduation when some of them teared up. It truly made us feel like we were part of a family. We highly recommend this preschool to any parent looking for a caring and nurturing environment.

Our daughter just wrapped up 2 years at Joselyn's Backyard (from 16 months until 3.5) and we cannot…read moresay enough good things about this daycare/preschool! This really was a home away from home for our daughter, she was so loved and well cared for. The teachers are so attentive and wonderful, and it is very well run by Michelle and Joselyn. Extra special was the Backyard community that Michelle has built - with mom/dad nights, camping trips, WhatsApp groups to share info and swap/donate items, etc. You will not regret sending your child here!

We highly recommend taking your kids to Joselyn's backyard daycare. We started with her about 10…read moremonths ago, and our experience has been amazing. We are beyond grateful we met her and Miss Jasmine. They are very kind, caring, and trustworthy. They are always positive and supportive while going through transitions. I joke that they not only take care of the babies but also the parents since I've learned so much from them. Before pregnancy, I thought I would never like any of the arts and crafts activities from daycare/school, but when I see ALL the crafts we get from them, I cried. They are very creative! We love them and I know that I can be in piece while working because my son is in good hands.

I want to share my recent experience to help other families avoid going through the same situation…read more I specifically asked for financial assistance and grant information BEFORE even scheduling a daycare tour, because cost is a major factor for my family. The program director, Savi, told me that the information could not be provided until after paying a fee. After paying $125, I later learned from the funding agency that there is a waiting list over a year long, and we are currently #49. The agency also stated that providers are fully aware of these waitlists and should be disclosing this before collecting any fees. To make things worse, I was later told there was an assumption that I was already approved for assistance--which is completely untrue and contradicts the email chain. On April 9th, I was told we would need to be approved first before selecting a school, by the program director confirming we were starting the process from scratch. Because of the lack of transparency, my child still cannot attend daycare, and we were put in an unnecessary financial and childcare bind. Please, if you are a parent searching for childcare, make sure you: * Ask about funding, grant programs, and waitlists BEFORE paying any fees * Request all terms and information in writing * Verify timelines and eligibility directly with the funding agency * Confirm that the daycare is being fully transparent I'm sharing this so other families can be informed and avoid unnecessary stress during an already challenging process. Program Director did agree to refund me, so I am waiting fot the refund.

Little Angels has been like a second home for our family. Both of my children have attended, and I…read morecouldn't be more grateful for the love, patience, and dedication of the staff. My oldest has grown tremendously in confidence, academically, socially, and emotionally. It's clear how much the teachers genuinely care about every child. I highly recommend Little Angels to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and enriching school.

When our daughter first started daycare, there were definitely a lot of tears during drop-off,…read morewhich is completely normal for any big transition. Thanks to the patience, kindness, and support of the staff, she gradually adjusted and now looks forward to her daycare days. She walks right in with a smile and confidence! I have loved watching her grow socially and developmentally during her time here. Her communication, independence, and interactions with other children have flourished, and it is clear that she is learning and thriving in a nurturing environment. A special thank you to Miss Angel and Miss Asma for helping guide Savannah through the transition and for the genuine care they show all the children every day. We are so grateful for the positive impact you have had on our daughter and our family.

Before daycare, our main care taker was my mother in law and my daughter was thriving. But due to…read morean upcoming trip, she would have to leave the country for a little over a month so it was time to find an alternate option for child care while my wife and I are working. Though relatively short notice, we had about 3 months to look at our options. As most parents do, we have asked around for recommendations from our friends and my own independent research. Unfortunately, all of those locations were either a capacity or were not accepting children until the following year. We were almost about to give up and just hire a temporary nanny to care for our daughter during work hours when we stumbled upon Little Stars Learn & Play Center. Curious, I called the number listed on yelp/google and the administrator, Ms. Asma, answered. We told her about our situation and that we were looking for a daycare to watch our then 22 month old daughter. She recommended we schedule a tour for just my wife and I to get a feel of the facilities and teachers. The building is very inconspicuous which you kind of hope for obvious reasons, the exterior clean and presentable. Upon entering inside, we were greeted by Ms Asma and introduced us to the facility. We immediately had a positive gut feeling and decided to schedule a day to drop our daughter off for a few hours to get her acclimated. There are two main rooms, one for toddlers (younger kids) and another for older kids (pre-school). We did this for about a week and decided to extend the stay out a few more hours 3 days a week. Ms Asma, Ms Tina and Ms Angel were awesome from the start, they were more than willing to work with our daughter who is very advanced for her age but has a lot of anxiety, particularly struggling with separation anxiety. They were patient with her and helped her transition smoothly to the day to day. Though she still has some anxiety during drop off, our daughter has fun all day and pick-up is night and day, almost no more tears! She eats better at school, plays nicely her friends (classmates) and comes home every day with a new word or phrase. We are eternally grateful for the teachers and staff at Little Stars and our own anxiety has also improved. Finding daycares is very stressful for both parents and kids, and it is a relief we found an awesome one!

*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.