MPCS has been a place where my youngest thrived. The school may be small, but it is mighty. This is…read moredue to the love and care that the long-time teachers and staff has poured onto many, many children throughout the decades. As an educator myself, you bet I vetted all the local daycares in the area and asked all the hard questions about curriculum, schedules, policies, safety, assessments, etc. MPCS welcomed any and all questions I had at the open house and throughout the school year. Their communication was open and transparent. I appreciated all the time the teachers and staff took to work with me when I had a question or gave a suggestion. They listened intently and did so with such care, grace and humility. My child looked forward to going to school daily and enjoyed all the activities the teachers planned in the classroom. As parents, we loved attending the school field trips, holiday programs and weekly chapel times. We appreciate the community MPCS has built for the families. It warms my heart to know that the friendships my kiddo made in class has transferred over to the TK environment, where there are 2 other MPCS graduates in the same class! MPCS is a true gem! They offer a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels loved and valued. The staff is dedicated and invested in the well-being and growth of each child, fostering both emotional, intellectual and spiritual development. It's a place where both parents and kids can feel confident and cared for every day.

my son just completed his final year at monterey park christian school and is now transitioning…read moreinto public school. while we're grateful for the relief of not paying tuition anymore, leaving MPCS is truly bittersweet...it feels like we're saying goodbye to a second home. my son was deeply loved and nurtured. he absolutely thrived at MPCS at such a formative time of his life. he still tells me how sad he is to leave, and i'm not surprised to hear that; the staff and teachers loved him like he was their own, and i never once felt judged as a mom, even during his challenging moments. they always supported us with such grace, especially during the potty training days (my gosh, i don't think i could have gotten through that season without their partnership; potty training my stubborn son was hard! lol). he would come home every day singing songs, telling stories about the new things he learned, how he enjoyed playing with his friends. he often didn't want to leave school during pick up because he just loved being there. one day, he even told me he loved the school director, mrs. desireé, because "she's so beautiful~ i like her." my heart just melted lol. i'm going to miss this school deeply. it's been a place of joy, safety, growth, and the love of God. MPCS will always, always hold a special place in our hearts. if you're considering preschools/daycares, i wholeheartedly recommend monterey park christian school. in all the choices i've made for my son's life as his mom, this is one where i have absolutely zero regrets.

Our two kids who are now 3 and 5 years old have attended Meher since they were 2 years old. Our…read morelove for the school was truly put to the test when the Altadena campus (and also our home) burned down in the Eaton fire earlier this year. We had a choice to make whether we wanted to continue on, meaning a much longer commute and many more hours each day away from our little ones so they could attend the other campus in Monterey park. We made the right decision to stay with Meher. The school went above an beyond to wrap around its impacted families during this crisis. When we were displaced we were even invited into a zoom class room so the kids could stay connected to their classmates. They did not fall behind, and had a loving environment to return to when we came home. We trust their approach to normal misbehavior and conflict between kids, and the kids trust that when they are there their needs are met. The structure is comforting for them and the lessons engaging. We love that the school has a loving and professional approach to child development. We feel there is a real investment in our kids learning how to do things on their own, which we have noticed contributes to their confidence and eagerness to discover and learn. The teaching staff is well versed and continuously learning how to be great teachers. It is not "childcare" it is truly school in a way that sets the kids up for confidence and success. We feel lucky to be part of this community and after looking at other options, are clear this is the right place for our little ones.

Our daughter has been attending Meher Montessori for a year now. It's a wonderful community with…read moreamazing staff. Our daughter is learning how to be more independent and we love how hands on the Montessori curriculum is.

I'd sue this place for $100,000. I went to this hellish school from 2022-2024, and I'd say going…read morehere was the biggest mistake of my life. As you might know, I have a disorder called autism. This disorder impacts my social communication and interaction. I'm still surprised that none of the "trained" officials didn't acknowledge my disability, except the counselor, who just dismissed me. In this review, I'll be reviewing my 5th and 6th grade teachers. The 5th grade teachers were one of the worst teachers I met. Always sassy all the time, and loud. That combined with my disorder made it one of the worst. But that's nothing compared to the 6th grade teachers. I had Ms. Felix as my 6th grade teacher. She acts like that one parent, she always gives to me (as in she gives food for my diet), but she never actually cared for me. I'm sure she only gives her snacks because if she didn't, she'd she responsible for my starvation, not because of the lie she tells me, like "I only gave you these because I love you." Come on, you don't actually mean that. She also tried to force me into depression, saying things like "You are not a Bitely Bear." or embarrassing me in front of the class. Her words and actions still impact me to this day, and I will never forget them. Also, she gives me too much to work on, where I thought of suicide many times, but she says she doesnt want me to die. The counselor was the worst counselor in the world. She knows that I have autism, but she didn't actually try to make me calm. She's part of the reason I thought of suicide multiple times. Her actions are like mopping the floor when the bathtub is overflowing. She doesn't try to support me, she just sends me to a mental hospital to try to "fix" me. As you might have expected, that didn't work. It never worked. My experience at this school heavily impacted my emotional, sociological, and psychological health. I've been less comfortable to talk to counselors after, and I've isolated myself from even more people. I wish I stayed at home, or a school that really understood my disorder. For Parents: Don't send your kids to this school if you don't want your kids to be impacted emotionally and psychologically. Their mascot is an oxymoron, the bear is happy, while the students are not. When I grow up, I will never send my kids here ever.

My Son attend this school and I'm glad he isn't anymore. Front desk in the office was rude,…read moresometimes I just wait there to be helped did not bother to say hold on I'll be right with u....plus I felt like I was being looked at wrongly (((not all the staff)) maybe they didn't understand I had a special needs child so yeah things happen!........ I've had better assistance from other schools that my son has attended. I'm just glad he doesn't attend this one anymore he's doing much better in a different school.. this school was not it for him neither was his special needs class..... his level decreased in his class. This New School year he is doing better in a different school!!

Very nice school, it was a very unique experience and great staff. seem to care about studentsread more

the volleyball team has bad sportsmanship talking bad about others as well their coaches are nice…read morebut the players are absolute BITCHES. Both their gyms also have no ac and everyone was tired and fed up.

I wanted to take a moment to say what an incredible experience we've had with the staff and faulty…read moreat Oneonta Montessori. We put our kiddos there in April 2021 during the pandemic which was a tough decision given the times. However, the staff and Ms. Fiona made us feel at ease and assured us of their safety. They attended Oneonta for three years ending their time their more than ready for first grade. As a result, our kids are more than prepared for first grade. Anytime we had a concern all of the faculty addressed them with care, empathy and concern. I truly felt we had a partnership with everyone there at our school. While every child is different, I know that our kiddos thrived there and are looking forward to coming back for summer camp in 2025! Thank you to everyone for giving our children a strong foundation to start on their academic journey!

We moved from the valley to Alhambra, and this school was the first school I inquired about when…read moreenrolling my kids starting preschool and kindergarten. My kids came from a Montessori school and I wanted to continue the same curriculum. My kids had such an incredible experience at Oneonta and are still there! As a mother of 3 kiddos, I loved that all the teachers knew the kiddos names right away and would communicate frequently via the dojo app, whether they were photos of their activities, classes, and even events when my husband and I couldn't make it to an event at school. From Ms. Theresa to Ms. Vangie, Ms. Carol, and Ms. Maryann, plus Ms. Fiona and Ms. Christina, it's been easy to communicate with them throughout my kids' education. They offer the STEM program and knowing that my kids are being taught these subjects will help them prepare for middle school and up. Coming from a catholic school and public school background, I was impressed by what the school had to offer with the activities/field trips/science fairs/math and spelling bees, plus a fun summer program! It's sad to know that my daughter will be leaving as soon as she finishes 5th grade, but I'm glad my kids have that foundation from Oneonta. :)

It's hard to even know where to begin! Farmdale Elementary is such an important part of our…read morecommunity, and my child is so happy here--thriving academically and has made so many sweet friends! Our new principal, Mrs. Maldonado, is excellent as is all of the administrative staff. At Farmdale you'll find teachers that have walked the halls for decades, creating a rich, vibrant, friendly culture and incredible learning experience for our kids. I currently have a third grader at Farmdale and my second child will be joining her as a Hawk next year! Friends, please don't be fooled by the Great Schools scores - - they are meaningless trash. If you live in El Sereno, do yourself and your child a favor and just tour this school!

I am so proud to be a Farmdale parent. My son who is now in high school has taken AP classes in…read morehis freshman year. I give credit to the teachers, the dual language and IB programs for my sons success. The teachers are exceptional. Very knowledgeable, caring and patient. I have enrolled my younger son, who is in 2nd grade now and i am very happy with his performance.

We're approaching our 1 year anniversary with Mathnasium. In a desperate attempt to support our…read morestruggling freshman in high school, I found Mathnasium. He was significantly behind throughout middle School math- school diagnostic tests never showed improvement and math homework was a nebulous task. After a year at Mathnasium, he's improved 3 grade levels at the middle of the year mark, and finally another 2 grade levels by the end of his freshman year which placed him "at grade level". This experience has exceeded our expectations and I cry thinking about how much he dreaded math just a year ago. We are hopeful he will continue to grow with the support of Mathnasium. We are deeply appreciative of the amazing tutors and Ms. Chloe very much!

My daughter has been going to Mathnasium class once a week for the last few months. I have noticed…read moreimprovement in her math and also willingness to do math problems and in her skills. The staff keep us updated with her progress and working towards goals. They keep the students motivated. Everyone is friendly and professional.

Definitely a great program for kids. Balances learning and fun. I love that the summers have…read morethemes. This summer 2026 was geared towards maps/exploration. It was nice to see the kids interested in where we are compared to the rest of the world.

I only contacted the facility to inquire. I didn't get info about their summer camp but went to…read morethis same facility previously. It was great then. The staff was attentive when I called to inquire about winter camp. Their winter camp schedule is amazing! I will continue to check in with them for other camp info.