Miss Sunny and her team are amazing caregivers to our daughter. I visited many schools before…read moremaking a decision, and there was always something that didn't feel quite right. But the moment I walked into Miss Sunny's classroom, I was impressed by the cleanliness, the natural light, and the spacious yard that feels more like a beautiful park. Our daughter has been learning so much, and we've seen real improvement in both her social and educational skills thanks to Miss Sunny's teaching, care, and guidance. There's always a fun activity happening, turning even regular days into something special. We truly can't thank Miss Sunny and her staff enough. I highly recommend them to any parent looking for a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment for their child.

We would make this a 10 star review if yelp would allow it…read more I can't say enough great things about our experience at this school. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed, supported, and confident that our son was in the best possible hands. The environment is nurturing, inclusive, and thoughtfully structured to help children grow not only academically but emotionally and socially as well. A very special shoutout to Miss Sunny, who has made an incredible impact on our son's development. She brings such warmth, patience, and positivity into the classroom every day. Her dedication to her students is unmatched--she truly sees and supports each child as an individual. Our son has grown in confidence, curiosity, and kindness thanks to her guidance. Yes, quality education is an investment--and this school is worth every penny. The care, attention, and professionalism they pour into their students far exceeds expectations. If you're looking for a school where your child will be genuinely cared for, encouraged, and inspired to love learning, I wholeheartedly recommend this one. We feel so lucky to have been part of this community!

Happy Minds has a safe, fun and family Friendly atmosphere! They are very caring and attentive to…read morethe little ones that are in their care. Ms Fasana, the owner, is hands-on and very involved with every aspect of this Center. The Center Director, Ms Yvonne is amazing, and truly gifted with the children! She makes every holiday come alive with the beautiful holiday theme decorations. It's just wonderful. My grandson was in Ms Diane's room and got personal and loving CARE from a woman that is like a sweet, protective grandmom and inspiring teacher. This school is not set up with a corporate impersonal structure, it is set up like a loving family. Your kids will be happy, protected nurtured and loved. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAPPY MINDS KIDS ACADEMY!!

Wanted to come here to update my review now that my youngest daughter is also at Happy Minds. We…read morestill receive a wonderful warm feeling here as we did years ago with our eldest. The staff is friendly, loving and feel more like family than anything else. We love the responsiveness of Yvonne (manager) and Fas-Hana (owner). In both of my daughter's classes over the last 2 years, she has always needed a min to warm up at drop off. In each class the teachers come scoop her up as soon as they see her. Even though it's 5 days a week of this, they offer her this support and never rush her away. With my first daughter we left with lifelong friends and look forward to that again with my youngest. We also love the more practical things like the activities, the curriculum, ensured safety. We are so sad this will be her final year at her second home, but are thankful for the experience!

LPPP in Mission Viejo was recommended to us by a friend who had her 3 children attend and are now…read morealumni. We did a walk-through of the school and didn't need to look anywhere else. Our son started with the Parent & Me classes. It was a great way to ease kids and parents into the world of play-based preschool. The Parent & Me classes are led by Teacher Jackie (all the teachers are amazing, btw) and she not only prepares your child for preschool by focusing on the child's well-being and social emotional skills but the parents as well on managing expectations around this age and how to help reinforce the lessons learned at LPPP by implementing them into your home. I can honestly say that attending these classes made me more comfortable when it came time to start the 3-year-old classes and initiate drop offs. Our son now attends the 3-year-old class and is really thriving. We watched our only child learn how to engage with other children and follow direction better. He's now formed friendships with his classmates. He loves learning about different cultures, exploring the sciences, and listening to stories but his favorite is still playtime. Parents also continue to be educated at monthly meetings in order to support their children inside and outside the classroom. LPPP is special in that it gives the parents opportunities to engage and contribute to the school. It has been such a blessing being there to watch my son learn and grow at LPPP. We've already signed him up for next year!

When I say this school is an OC hidden gem, it's an understatement! My daughter had the privilege…read moreof attending Lppp for the last two years and I'm beyond grateful. I have never met a group of teachers that  cared so much about each individual child's needs. Our first year there, my daughter was struggling with transitions especially during pick up time. Teacher Jackie went out of her way to come up with a plan to help my daughter. She would also walk with us to our car to help minimize any additional behaviors. I don't know many schools where the director of the school will walk you to your car to help with your child's transitions. Any emotional or behavioral concerns the teachers will come up with a game plan and implement it to help your child grow. The support they offer is unmatched. Also, every month is educationally play themed and so much fun for the kids. My daughter was excited everyday for school. She loved lppp so much. Everyday I dropped her off, I knew she was in good hands. They also had monthly parent night where all the parents would get together and teacher Jackie would go over topics to help us parents implement support strategies for our kids. When I say this school cares, I mean it. It was truly a magical two years that I am forever grateful for.

Our oldest attended VMC from 2 years to leaving for kindergarten today at 5.5, and our youngest…read more(almost 11 months old) is now following in her footsteps there. I cannot sing their praise enough. To echo what others have said in their reviews, what sets this school apart is how much they truly care for the kids and families who attend. It doesn't hurt that they're also very competitively priced, even compared to in home options. Their care was especially highlighted when I recently went through an unexpected challenging medical issue, and the director and her son were so loving, caring and understanding. They provided flexibility for the kids schedules which was so appreciated, checked in on me, and are overall just incredible humans. It's a family run business (hence director and her son). The director, Ms. Nayna, has years of Montessori teaching experience so she's able to jump in wherever is needed. She's lovingly firm, which is something I aspire to be (ha!). We've had a wonderful experience with all of the teachers we've had, and look forward to many more years there with our second daughter. Truly, cannot recommend them enough.

My daughter attended Village Montessori Center from 15 months old until she left for kindergarten…read moreat 5, so this school was a huge part of our lives for almost four years. Leaving was incredibly bittersweet. What always stood out to me was how genuinely loved and cared for she was. It's a small, family-owned school with very little staff turnover, and over the years her teachers really knew her. She learned so much there, but as a parent, knowing she was with people who truly cared about her meant everything. I have to shout out some of the amazing teachers who loved her through each stage. Her infant room was full of love with Ms. Marieva, Ms. Estephanie, and Ms. Naghma. Ms. Monika and Ms. Maria were absolutely wonderful during the toddler years. Ms. Nina is an amazing preschool teacher and has such a gift with kids, especially during those big-emotion preschool years. She gets silly with them and somehow knows exactly how to reach them. At one point, I noticed my daughter was skipping a few numbers when counting out loud. I tried correcting it at home and failed miserably. I mentioned it to Ms. Nina one morning, and by the next day she had fixed it. Ms. Shirin is incredibly kind and patient. One day she gave my daughter a tiny stuffed animal as a reward for having a good day. Years later, my daughter still treasures that little stuffy. It was such a small gesture, but it says a lot about the relationships these teachers build with the kids. And Ms. Roshani is an absolute gem. I was constantly impressed by how much she taught the kids. They learned about different countries and the United States, and somehow she even taught an entire class of preschoolers six different songs for their promotion ceremony! Watching them perform and seeing how much they had learned was such a special way to end our time there. The community was another unexpected gift. We became close with several families, and some of the parents I met there have become lifelong friends. Between that and the Halloween carnivals, holiday shows, art shows, and other little events over the years, we came away with so many great memories. After almost four years, Village Montessori really did feel like our little village. I'm so grateful my daughter got to spend such an important part of her childhood there, and I would absolutely recommend it to families looking for a smaller, loving Montessori where the teachers truly know and care about your child.

We loved our time at Mission Montessori. Both of our kids were enrolled in the primary program and…read moreit was such a great experience. Amazing, caring teachers and I love the Montessori method. Our kids got to explore learning at their own pace and interests. Lots of fun activities for the holidays as well! Mission Montessori is a special place.

As a First 5 Orange County Commissioner, appointed by the OC Board of Supervisors three times to…read moreoversee county programming of children 0-5, I can tell you STAY AWAY. I can recommend other preschools: ENC, Community Seedlings Preschool, LePort Montessori, Guidepost Montessori, Newport Coast Child Development Preschool, any of the Head Starts or state preschools, ECLC (Irvine), dozens of other great schools. If it is Montessori you want, this is not a true Montessori school because they don't even practice what Maria Montessori taught. The owner clearly doesn't take discrimination or inclusion that seriously because she shows no effort to outreach or work with children with disabilities. To me this demonstrates that she clearly cannot handle anything that isn't exactly how she wants it to be. Her assertion that they were found to be in full compliance is not truthful or accurate, there was "no finding for further action," which is not a finding of full compliance, but I think this may be above her head. It was a her word against mine issue, where it could not be proved, not that it was found not to have happened. Remember OJ was found not guilty beyond reasonable doubt, he was not found innocent. The "scheduled meetings" were offered only AFTER my daughter was removed from the acceptance list, and put back on the waitlist, only to wait how long? For the owner to continue to string us along? No thank you. Why would we want to go to such a school when they have such discriminatory practices? There was NO meeting offered in order to process enrollment when we were told there was a spot for us, my daughter was removed from enrollment before we were even told of the decision that she could not enroll due to being disabled. It is all utterly disgusting. It actually was a blessing in disguise to be hurt in such an awful way, because I would only want my child to be somewhere where she is truly wanted and accepted, as in the programs she has attended (without any accommodations for her disabilities, by the way, so she would have thrived in a Montessori classroom). And we stopped communicating because there was no point. We didn't send our typical child there because we didn't want her polluted with the owner's promotion of her own caste system and eugenic philosophies. The owner can lie and spin all she wants, like with every excuse she has with every negative review! No one is so perfect that *every* complaint is not even an ounce their fault. The fact that not even once in any replies to negative reviews does she ever admit even a teeny tiny mistake or a misunderstanding, just plain and simple everyone else is the problem and she is perfect, should be a red flag to readers of these reviews. It shows that she just spins everything, or maybe she is just delusional and actually believes her alternate reality. There are multiple comments here dating back years that relay a very similar experience about discriminating against children who she thinks will not be picture perfect robots: Jennifer P.'s review from Apr 23, 2021 or Dara M. from Apr 28, 2016. Don't fall for the disproportionate number of reviews from people who have only written one review and it is about this place. I think most people can see what I'm talking about. The owner claims to have a faith in God, so it is between her and her maker how she treats and has treated the most vulnerable and fragile children with such utter disregard and in such an ugly way, like they are disposable, when they are deserving of nothing but acceptance and love. One has to ask, why would I stake my reputation to make these statements so publicly? I am more than open to discussing details further with anyone who wishes to reach out to me. ALL I am saying is do your homework. If you are a current parent, consider: are there any children with noticeable disabilities? Maybe you agree with the owner and don't want your child learning alongside a child with disabilities. I've heard it from a lot of people, so it doesn't shock me. Everyone has a right to their own opinion, and to raise their children how they see fit, but that doesn't mean that the owner doesn't discriminate and that we weren't handled in the most insensitive and cruel of ways.

If you're seeking a preschool that has the most nurturing staff and fun environment, this is the…read moreplace to be! Faith-based values, academics and amazing school events are all icing on the cake! We have been a Marguerite Christian family for 6 years and counting. Have been blessed to be able to send our kids here from 3 years old to kindergarten. The only thing I would change is that they need to offer grades beyond kindergarten. Don't hesitate to schedule a tour and meet the sweet director and staff!

There are a lot of wonderful things about this school; I could go on and on, however there are a…read morefew that make it stick out from other schools that are really important to note: 1. Most of the staff has been there for many years. The teacher who taught my now 15-year old niece is still teaching. It says a lot about the positive and stable environment for both the students and staff. The director, Jynette and other staff stand outside each morning greeting families. All the teachers know students by name. 2. They do a great job of building a foundation for future academic success. All three of my kids went there. My oldest who is now 8 and middle child who is now 7 both entered the public school (after attending Kinder) more prepared than most other students. The TK teacher, Mrs. Roma is absolutely incredible. Your child will grow leaps and bounds in one year with her. My three year old currently goes there and has Mrs. Navarro who she adores. 3. The playground is huge and they do a great job of indoor/outdoor time. There are also additional classes that can be added including dance class, sports class, karate, etc providing a well-rounded education that goes beyond academics. They also attend chapel each week where they learn new bibe verses, sing and dance! 4. They do a great job of keeping things clean! Hand washing before and after meals, sanitizing tables, etc. I could not recommend this school more. We have always hoped they could extend to support grades past Kindergarten bc it is always so sad to leave such a great school!!

We are so grateful for the wonderful experience our son - Robin had at this school. Mrs. Anderson…read morehas been an absolutely amazing kindergarten teacher -- caring, patient, encouraging, and truly passionate about teaching. She made our son feel safe, loved, and excited to learn every single day. We have seen tremendous growth in his confidence, academics, and social skills this year. One thing that really stands out about this school is how genuine and personal the environment feels. It is incredible how the teachers and staff remember every child's name as well as the parents. From morning drop-off to pick-up, they always greet families with warmth and kindness, which makes everyone feel welcomed and valued. That level of care and attention truly means so much to parents. The entire school staff has been supportive and dedicated throughout the year. It is clear that the teachers genuinely care about each child's development and well-being, not just academically but emotionally too. Thank you, Mrs. Anderson and the entire school team, for making kindergarten such a memorable and meaningful experience for our family. We will always appreciate the love, dedication, and positivity you bring to your students every day.

Miss Basrur, Miss Dokovic, Miss Frost, Miss Anderson, Miss Izabel, and Miss Natalie have been such…read moreincredible teachers for our two kids who attend Stratford. The entire school staff are so dedicated to the kids and families at Stratford in helping them succeed and become leaders. We could not be happier with this amazing school community who values every child and family that walks through their doors!! We highly recommend this school and are so excited to be part of this wonderful community!!!

We absolutely love it here! Ms. Rosy and Mr. Mike take amazing care of our kiddos and my son is…read morealways happen when I pick him up.

Our daughter attended Creative Minds at the Irvine campus and had the opportunity to see the…read moreMission Viejo location for a few weeks. Even with different teachers and in a new building it felt right at home for her, which is to say it was welcoming, kind and safe. It was telling that she would come home each night full of stories about what she did during the day and be excited to go back the next day. Great place for young kids to blossom!

We've been waiting a couple of years to leave this review, now that our son has graduated from this…read morepreschool. Marina View Preschool has been a home away from home for our son, who was there for 2.5 years. In his time there, he flourished not only academically but also in his social-emotional skills. Our son made deep connections with his teachers and classmates. The school runs a tight ship in their policies and practices which ensures the school is properly staffed and the children are safe and properly attended to. We toured many different schools in the area and Marina View stood out for the location/safety of the campus, their open door policy and how happy the children looked when we visited! Our son loved his experience there and misses it so much! It was a school where he felt accepted and safe to be himself. The school has cool events and activities throughout the year. It's just the BEST! We are looking forward to bringing our newborn when the time comes. Thank you Marina View for your wonderful, nurturing and loving staff and for always providing a safe environment for the children to learn, be themselves and have fun!

I toured a few schools/daycares in LN and this school by far felt right for my son. I looked for…read moresafety, attentiveness from staff, reasonable pricing, and a clean facility, and this school met all my needs and more. My son loved his time at this school! The teachers (my son was placed with Ms. Sharlene, Ms. Mayra, Ms. Maria, and Ms. Pari across his 2 years here) are attentive, caring, and all around AMAZING people! My son's excitement every day to go to school speaks to the kind of rapport the teachers built with him. The facility is also well maintained. I feel my son has been prepped well for Kindergarten because of the guidance and environment this school provided for him.

We LOVE THIS PLACE! This daycare is wonderful. Ms. Debbie is…read moresoo helpful and our child just loves seeing her in the morning. We had a horrible experience with another daycare and this one is just miles ahead. We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great daycare. Very well priced and just all around great place.

My daughter has been able to go to this school in between her other school being closed for…read moreholidays and they always accommodate her and she always comes home raving about the school. That's enough for me to love this place. I picked her up today for the first time and having been to plenty of schools, the place was incredibly clean, beautifully organized, and the staff was super nice and told me how sweet my daughter was this week. My daughter even told me, "Dad, did you know the four astronauts are landing today?" I was so busy at work I didn't even know about this myself. A very cool moment thanks to Ms. Teri. People who work at schools like this have the absolute toughest job and for this place to be this clean, this organized, and the staff to be this kind is unbelievably rare. Thanks for accommodating my daughter and making her love coming here! It means so much.