We have had a very positive experience here at Little Fox. Our baby started here at 15 mos, and we…read moreare very sad to be leaving now after 7 mos. We found Little Fox in the neighborhood because older sister's Korean daycare didn't take children under 2 yrs. We are transitioning to older sister's daycare now. Little Fox was great because it was close, and Leilei speaks Korean! And at this point, I don't mind how much Korean she's getting (because she'll be getting it at her new daycare), but also she's been exposed to Mandarin! The Mandarin she got with Nainai and Yeye was an added bonus. It was so sweet to see her go to Yeye at dropoff. Sure, this child (who currently has stranger anxiety for everyone) likes old Asian men for some reason, but it was so reassuring that she found comfort and loving arms in Grandpa. The transition took about two weeks when we started. After the two weeks, she was no longer crying and adjusted well to her new surroundings. I get reports that her eating ability is superior. Even with her food allergies, which they were able to accommodate for us. We were looking for childcare immediately when we found this daycare, but I'm oh-so-glad we were able to be part of this sweet family and their sweet daycare.

In response to the as expected response of lack of customer service on this public forum and not to…read moreour emails or texts: - We did not miss a window to confirm that would impact the price we paid, at no point did we ask nor expect them to hold a spot for our child. Documents were provided and we took our time to review them. There was no enrollment deadline communicated where we could not enroll after a certain date. We knew that spots may be taken as we did our due diligence. - Yes, we signed a contract, but that contact did not list a $900+ fee in it at all. - I only asked for tuition and supply fees back (not the deposit nor registration fee), so the institution would still be compensated $750 for all the difficult "re-calculating" being done. - This institution's level of respect for its customers is clear. --------------------------------------------------------- This is not a review on their child care abilities, rather a review on their business practices. The owner of this business is primarily focused on getting your money more than anything else. We contacted them about short term childcare and received an email about costs that included $500 and $250 for registration and deposit, supply costs, tuition etc. And then another $900+ charge "for staff paid leave" on top of all that, for which the owner tried to explain but neither my wife nor I could understand. Given the uncertainty, we asked her again to specifically list out how much we would need to pay to get our child in on a specific date and the owner responded with screen shots of documents and circled specific numbers. No where in these screen shots, communications, nor the contract we signed was the $900+ charge included. Despite our better judgement, we Zelled the first months payment plus all the fees, after that was sent over she brought up the $900+ charge after the fact. While she did offer to waive this fee after we protested, after all this nickel and diming and dishonest charging structure, we no longer felt comfortable working with this individual. Less than 24 hrs of sending the money, we requested a refund and we were called scammers saying we wasted their time. Now I understand by this point she may not have received the money through Zelle, but we then followed up several times in the following week when she 100% received the funds and we only asked for our tuition and supply fees back (not the registration nor deposit). She's since ghosted us and is apparently keeping our money ($2k+) for no work. I'm sure we'll get some response here, but won't be getting our money back. If you do follow the advice of the previous reviewer to look them up on the California's department of social services for complaints, they operate under the business name "ZHANG & WANG FAMILY CHILD CARE" https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/198019607

our family spent two years with chandler's pre-school. it was an amazing experience. the school's…read moreprogram focuses on growth, independence. our daughter truly blossomed at the school and is set on a great path to start as she enters tk. the program's structured, play-based, and academically rigorous plan really worked for us. the small classes, staff and most importantly, the teachers are second to none for a pre school. we will always recommend the school to friends and family but will also measure quality of education and programming based of what we experienced at chandler's. the teachers are absolutely incredible - this is education. the food and meals are terrific as well - organic and natural, allergy friendly. our daughter isn't picky and was comfortable trying anything that is prepared on-site at their kitchen by their cook. you'll even find miss carolina helping with the classes and preparing food for the kids. you get what you put into this program as well - we kept our daughter on a great schedule so that she was well rested before school everyday and we also saw how much that worked for her in the program. a note about the staff / administration: they have great communication. we had multiple meetings and sit downs with staff. if there was anything we'd want to discuss or, had questions about, we were welcomed to meet with them and discuss anything we needed to. highest recommendation!

A Lifesaver and a Treasure…read more Chandler's Preschool quite literally rescued our family. We suddenly lost our nanny and were scrambling for care when the school had just opened--and we were lucky enough to be one of their very first families. From day one, we felt embraced, supported, and cared for in a way that exceeded all expectations. Our son just graduated from Chandler's and is heading into kindergarten not only confident and excited, but already reading. He was accepted into an excellent private school, and I have no doubt that Chandler's nurturing environment and thoughtfully designed curriculum played a huge role in preparing him. The teachers are warm, engaging, and truly see every child. The director runs the school with such intentionality--making sure the meals are always fresh, organic, and nutritious. The facility itself is immaculately clean and beautifully maintained. You can tell that everything, from the schedule to the classroom setup, is created with early childhood development philosophies in mind. Our younger daughter still attends, and I'm always blown away by the care and quality of education. She has weekly science lessons, cooking projects, and physical activities all seamlessly woven into her day. So much of the learning is hands-on and joyful--my kids often don't want to leave when I come to pick them up! We are endlessly grateful for Chandler's Preschool. It's been a home, a school, and a community for our family--and we can't recommend it highly enough.

As an early childhood education professional, choosing the right preschool for my daughter was…read moreincredibly important. I wanted a program that not only provided a safe and nurturing environment, but also truly supported her social-emotional development. This preschool has exceeded all of my expectations. The teachers are warm, supportive, and genuinely caring, creating an environment where children feel loved, valued, and confident. Since starting the program, my daughter has grown tremendously in her confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills. She looks forward to school every day! I also greatly appreciate Aremi's (Director) vision and commitment to providing a high-quality program. We are incredibly grateful for this positive first preschool experience and highly recommend this school to families seeking a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for their child.

There aren't enough ways I can sing the praises of The Play Atelier…read more My daughter wakes up everyday excited to go to school. Aremi, the director of the school, as well as her staff are a hands on set of loving and caring individuals who truly are passionate about each and every child. They truly get to know and care for their students and its evident in their interactions with the kids. The environment is so wholesome. Everything is well thought out from their school day schedules to meals, activities and holiday based events for the kids. Even the layout of the school and outdoor play area is so thoughtful that it transports the students to the most lively and infactuating dynamic, an additional safe place for them to be themselves. Although my daughter transitions to her new school this year, The Play Atelier will truly hold the sweetest memories for us. I commend this gem of a nursery school for the magic they create everyday. If your considering sending your little one, I recommend at least taking a tour, and meeting the amazing staff. I dont think youll regret it.

Logistics: - They're open till 6pm!…read more- Little Sunshine is split into 3 classes based on age/readiness: Class A (3.5-5yo), Class B (3-4yo), and Class C (2-3yo). Classrooms have the appropriate mandated headcount (usually at least 2 teachers, plus admin staff who drop in as needed). - There's an optional lunch program. - Tuition is reasonable - parents can pay monthly or by number of expected days for upcoming month, and there are discounts for siblings. - They use the Brightwheel app to provide real-time updates, photos, and to communicate with parents throughout the day - Their Mandarin program is awesome (and no additional $$$). As a plus, there is also some Spanish taught in Class B and C (depending on teacher availability). - No nuts policy (helpful, because my son is allergic to peanuts). - Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your beliefs), the school is "Christian," which means the kids learn Bible songs (we're not Christian) and say a short grace at lunchtime. I for some reason wasn't aware of this until my son came home saying that his favorite song was "Jesus Loves Me." Outside of this, religion does not feature too heavily in the curriculum. Background: My son, who is about to turn 4yo, started here in May'24 in Class C at 2.5yo, moved to Class B at 3yo years, and then just "graduated" to Class A. Each of the three classes have wonderful teachers who are committed to teaching the kids and helping them grow at their own pace. In terms of curriculum, there's arts and crafts, physical play (playground outside), outside exploration (gardening, etc.), and classroom learning (counting, reading, singing, etc.). School supplies are included in tuition, and the teachers and administrators host fun events (i.e. a Mother's Day tea/breakfast, Easter egg hunts, Halloween Trick-or-Treat, Christmas celebration, or annual graduation) where the kids have activities or perform for the parents. The teachers seem to really drive the classroom curriculum, and they are all so skilled at thinking of creative activities for the kids. The only negatives are related to the administrators and management - they exhibit occasional off-putting behavior, and my impression is that they're somewhat disorganized in their communication with parents and cohesiveness with the teachers. A couple of examples: 1. The day that my son was to start daycare here, Director Sandy was wholly unprepared. We had been in communication the week prior and even had messaged the Friday prior to confirm that we were going to do drop-off for the first day of school and pay tuition via check. At drop-off, my son was screaming/bawling (because of course, it's his first day, and he was only 2.5yo). Sandy asked us if we can start the following week instead, because they apparently had another new student starting that day and "it would be hard." When I told her that was not possible, because we had work and other commitments, Sandy's reply to me was "I'm just thinking what's best for the kids." I was quite unhappy with this statement. Luckily, Denise was there and said that they would honor our agreement. But to even have this conversation was just ridiculously frustrating and tainted my initial impression of Little Sunshine and the Director. 2. When Bennett turned 3, he was held back for a month and a half in Class C. We wanted to move him to Class B alongside his friend whose birthday was the following month, but we were told that our son wasn't "ready". This was surprising to us, because he seemed ready academically and emotionally. Our understanding was that a transition would be easier if he didn't have to do it alone. After much back-and-forth with the teachers and admins, he moved to Class B a month after his friend moved. I suspect that the actual reason was that they didn't have space for an additional student in Class B (his friends' parents had asked about graduating to Class B two months earlier), and they had to wait until there was a space before they could move him. 3. Little Sunshine was closing for their annual teacher development day, which is awesome. What was not awesome was telling parents 7 business days before it was scheduled to occur, which is insufficient notice for parents to find other care arrangements for when school was closed. Enough parents were upset about this short notice and contacted Little Sunshine about it, so they moved it to the following week so that we could have a two week notice. My comment was that if this were an annual event, they would be more organized and have it scheduled/communicated earlier. Overall: The Little Sunshine community is strong - we all want the best for our kids, and I really believe that it is the best in the area. It's not merely a daycare - it's a preschool where the kids learn so much and make friends. My son loves going to school so much now and gets so excited at drop-off that he occasionally forgets to give me a goodbye hug and kiss!

The review is based off the tour I had. I was initially drawn to this preschool because of their…read morebilingual program, which led me to schedule a tour. The manager was very nice and friendly, providing detailed information before we toured the classrooms. However, during our conversation outside the classrooms, the director unexpectedly came out from one of the rooms and poured water from her thermos onto the floor--without introducing herself. I found this quite awkward. Even if someone is used to doing this elsewhere, it's not appropriate to do it in front of prospective parents. There were three classrooms, but they were not the cleanest and seemed generally disorganized. I also noticed that the teachers allowed the children to watch TV before naptime, which I am honestly not a fan of. At the end of the tour, the director finally came out to introduce herself, and something awkward happened. I was holding two pamphlets--one originally given to me and one to my husband. The director took one pamphlet from me and began giving me more information, then spoke to the manager in Mandarin about why I was given two pamphlets instead of one. (I understood perfectly well, though she probably thought I wouldn't.) She then took one pamphlet away from me. One pamphlet is just a piece of paper--so taking one away felt unnecessary. I found this both weird and funny. It's odd to behave this way in front of parents. How much does a pamphlet really cost? To me, this behavior seemed rude and frugal. No matter how great the teachers are (which the director kept emphasizing), at such a young age, I want my child to learn respect and politeness first--academic skills come after. Little things matter. If the director herself struggles to exhibit proper manners, it's a definite no for me.

Pulled directly from my text with a friend: Hi! Ok, I looove their school. I love how tiny and cozy…read moreit is, I love the teachers and the community of it. I love how they're able to work with kids on an individual level cause it's so small. It's very much a micro school which is great cause I feel like we matter and I can make an impact, etc. but that's totally not for everyone, of course. There's a tiny bit of religious stuff which has been ok for us. It's mostly sweet and filtered through the female, mother, pastor. It's not fancy, very much a back to basics school. But you should go visit. Just set up a tour. Take a look. You can go whenever. The school director is a mom/woman named Irma Luna, she'll meet you and give you the scoop.

We are so grateful to have found this amazing school for our children! The nurturing environment,…read morestrong values, and dedicated staff have truly exceeded our expectations. The school not only focuses on academic excellence but also instills important life lessons rooted in faith, kindness, and community. Our kids are thriving, both academically and personally, in a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and respect for others. If you're looking for a place that prioritizes both education and character, this is the perfect school! We love Good Shepherd School !!

The Little Nest on York was the best program for us to transition our son back into preschool while…read morestill in a pandemic. Ms. Theresa, went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and implemented the highest level of safety standards in all aspects of the school. We knew our son's health and well-being was always a top priority along with his cognitive, creative and social growth. Every part of the school was very well curated to support the children's daily activities and work cycles- we especially loved the outdoor space that was so thoughtfully designed. We never had a single worry about our son while he attended the Little Nest, despite all the regulations due to Covid. The entire Little Nest staff, including Mr. Joey (Ms. Theresa's husband) continue to be the most passionate group of caregivers/teachers that my family has had the opportunity to meet and know. The Montessori influenced methods and materials worked great with our son's development which was so great to witness. We are grateful to have had the experience at the Little Nest for our toddler and highly recommend their program.

Absolutely cannot recommend this school enough!! Our kiddo went there for 2.5 years, and we would…read morehave stayed forever if we could! The amount of care each teacher gives the children is unbelievable, and they really foster such an incredible community. Our child would come home every day with new skills and interests, and I am so grateful to each teacher there for contributing. We love you guys and miss you!!

My son has been at Celebration Kids for 3 years. Because they are open year-round, that's a total…read moreof about 1,000 days of amazing care, teaching, and community. Of those thousand days, I would estimate that I've seen him walk onto campus about six times. Every other day, he has SPRINTED through the gates to start another amazing day there. Couldn't recommend highly enough :)

I'm so grateful for the wonderful experience we've had at celebration kids. My 5 year old son has…read morebeen at CK since he was 2 years old and he's SO proud of his school. The parent community is also incredible. The teachers are excellent and caring educators that understand that so much of early childhood is learning confidence. They build the kids up so much.

We LOVE PGGS! Our son has been attending since he was 2 1/2 years old, and he is now in his second…read moreyear. We are an English speaking only family and have always wished we spoke another language, so we absolutely loved the idea of a language immersion school for our son. He has already picked up French, Spanish, and Mandarin, and it has been amazing to watch how much he has learned and grown since starting here. Another thing we absolutely love is the food program. The children are provided organic, vegan meals and snacks every day, with produce coming from the school garden and local farmers' markets. I always tell people it's like having a farm-to-table experience at preschool! The kids also get to participate in and learn from the gardens, which makes the whole experience even more meaningful. People are often surprised by how well my son eats his fruits and vegetables, and I truly think being exposed to fresh food and gardening at school has played a big part in that. We've even had the opportunity to taste the food ourselves at special events, and everything has been delicious. Sometimes we can't believe it's all vegan and we aren't even a vegan family! (posted some photos for reference) But most importantly, the teachers here are the true gems of PGGS. They make you feel like family. They genuinely know each child. Their personalities, quirks, interests, and individual needs. You can tell how much they truly care about them. As parents, finding a school where your child feels loved, supported, and excited to learn means everything. We are so grateful to have found PGGS and have had such a wonderful experience here. If you're in Highland Park or any of the surrounding areas, I highly recommend checking out PGGS. Even if you're a little farther away, it's absolutely worth looking into. We couldn't be happier with our experience!

We toured a lot of preschools around Highland Park before choosing this one, and I'm so glad we…read moredid. The biggest thing: my son wants to go to school. Mornings are easy now. He walks in happy, and that's worth a lot to a parent. Some changes I've seen at home since he started: He's learning to handle his emotions. When he gets frustrated, he calms himself down in a way he couldn't before. His manners are also excellent now, and people comment on it. Mealtime is completely different. The lunches are catered, organic and vegan, and all the kids sit and eat together. He picked up their habits fast and now eats like a little adult at our table too. Potty training was the big surprise. The teachers worked on it with him, and after just two weeks he was asking for the potty at home by himself. We had been stuck on that for a while, so this felt like a miracle. Every day is in French, English, Spanish and Mandarin. I'm a big believer in learning languages early for brain development, and he picks things up like a sponge. I also like that there's a real daily curriculum. Plenty of schools spend their energy on marketing and fancy websites. This one spends it on the kids. There's structure and actual learning, not just free play all day. The regular updates and photos are a nice bonus. I get to see his day, and it gives us something to talk about at dinner. The parents are a great group too. Kind, interesting, easy to talk to at pickup. If you're in Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Mt Washington or South Pasadena and looking for a preschool, go see this place. I think my son is going to grow up happier and more capable because of his time here. I am enclosing some photos of the food the kids eat, because I don't want to post photos of the students themselves.

We LOVE Highland Park Montessori! The director is awesome and you can tell that she TRULY cares…read moreabout what Montessori means. Her passion for making sure the students excell will blow your mind. -- When she shared her experience in running other Montessori schools in New York we just knew that we were in the right place. We receive so much more than any other school we've looked into. Our child is excited to go to preschool every day and we can tell she's learning so much. So happy to have found them.

Here's what I can say about Lilo and her style of teaching:…read more She leads with love and respect for the child, always. Our son learned from her for almost two years and her patience, support and belief in him allowed him to grow exponentially in that time. She is consistently creative with her lessons, incorporating art, music, and yoga, which we loved seeing our son incorporate into his non school time activities. He has used the breath work he learned from Lilo to calm himself down during moments when it is needed. He has even taught us to take a moment to collect ourselves! That is because of Lilo. Lilo takes the time to get to know a child and will incorporate their passions into lesson plans. Our son loves trains and train lines, so she worked with him on his writing and spelling by allowing him to create a train line using the words he wanted to learn. She is incredibly creative and in tune with every child. No one size fits all approach with her! We appreciate how level headed Lilo is when dealing with children and the emotions that they have. She is patient and allows for a safe, loving space to work through what those emotions are and at the end of the day she understands that each child is working through things on their own timeline. She expects respect and love from children (as that's what she leads with), but ultimately is realistic with expectations. Children are children and her chill is infectious. Lilo creates a safe, loving environment that allows for children to flourish. If our son didn't have to grow up we would be with Lilo until the end of time!

La Casita Verde is great place to build critical thinkers and help our children flourish in many…read moreways. My daughter started her early childhood development at La Casita Verde at age 4. They are a child care, day care & preschool Learn Through Play based environment. I knew that this was a place I wanted my daughter to be, to better help her needs at that time. Being an only child she had a tendency to solo play so it was crucial & important for her to build her early social interaction with her peers. At LCV I've noticed change immediately the first month she was there. She was very happy to be going to school and excited to be with her friends. She talked fondly of all her teachers and came home with many fun creative artwork daily. This little school on the hill really helped strengthen her emotional intelligence and unravel her imagination at play. Teachers, like Ms. Celenia, Ms. Brenda, Ms. America and Ms. Denise just to name a few were very creative and loving. Also, the director Rosa was definitely easy to talk to and listen to all our needs or concerns whenever we had them. This is definitely a place I recommend for child care or pre-k.

My child was bullied at this daycare. I tried to resolve this problem multiple times & they never…read morecared about my child's safety/mental health. Her getting bullied affected her so much & it's truly heartbreaking!! We used to love this place.. it's so sad how unprofessional they were when it came to a VERY IMPORTANT matter such as bullying. One child repeatedly told my child she was ugly and made her feel very insecure. She would cry and scream every time I had to drop her off. What was once a happy easy drop off became a nightmare! As a parent, it doesn't make me feel comfortable leaving my child somewhere that makes her unhappy. My daughter went there for 2 1/2 years and never experienced anything like this until that kid showed up. We tried the "teacher observations" for MONTHS (DIDNT work), tried to set up a meeting (they told me no), and lastly, I tried to talk to the parents but the director told me if I did, they would kick my daughter out of the school. I decided to stop taking my child until this matter was solved. They ended up removing my child and I haven't heard from them since. Like I said, truly heartbreaking! edit: they are deleting my reviews.