It's an amazing school with caring staff members. My son adapted to the school so fast and well…read more The teacher is very nice and patient to deal with his eating habit. We recommend this school very much.

We couldn't be happier with our son's experience at this Mandarin immersion school, first in…read moreWestchester and now in MB! His teachers are absolutely wonderful--so caring and dedicated to their students. Every day, Vincent comes home with a big smile on his face, excited to share what he learned. The nurturing environment and engaging curriculum make this school a fantastic choice. We're grateful for the incredible support and love that our receives here and excited for our daughter to start soon! Highly recommend!

We've had such a wonderful experience here. The campus is amazing, with so much beautiful outdoor…read morespace for the kids to explore and play. They're also incredibly thoughtful about each child's needs, including accommodating nap adjustments as kids are weaning off naps. This helped us soooo much! Best of all, Hillary, the director, is absolutely amazing. She is warm, thoughtful, responsive, and clearly cares so much about the kids and families. We feel very lucky to have found this school for our son.

Agree with the more recent comments - don't let the older negative reviews deter you! The current…read moreadministration is top notch - the director Hillary is wonderful and so are all of the teachers and staff. Our two year old runs into her classroom with excitement every morning and doesn't want to leave when we pick her up at the end of the day! The curriculum is fantastic, as are the extracurricular activities and family events. You won't be disappointed.

My daughter has been attending Bloom since September but we followed Kawai (owner/teacher) from her…read moreprevious school because we love her so much! My daughter is thriving at Bloom and is supported unconditionally. Between both my children, we've now attended four different preschools - some are known as "the best" in Santa Monica and/or the South Bay, but I promise you that we love Bloom even more. The curriculum is Reggio-based (child-led) which is very difficult to find in the South Bay, but when executed well, is it is one of the best ways for kids to learn material because the teachers develop lessons based upon class interest. Bloom is focused on the whole child more so than (from what I have seen) most schools in the South Bay. Kawai and Liz are focused on teaching the children how to handle conflict and understand their emotions. I really cannot say enough great things about Bloom! Also, since this is the COVID era, I would like to note that the entire school is only 10-12 kids, adheres to the LA County guidelines and tries to keep the kids outdoors as much as possible to reduce transmission risk. So far there have been no cases (knock on wood).

After two wonderful years at Bloom, my little one is now off to kindergarten, and we will truly…read moremiss this special place. Bloom's philosophy has given my son the space to flourish, embrace being a kid, and learn valuable life lessons along the way. It's such a magical environment, and Kawai has created a warm, welcoming space that children genuinely look forward to each day. Thank you for pouring so much love and care into what you do--we are so grateful and will miss you all deeply!

Our family has been part of the Journey of Faith Preschool community since 2020, and after six…read morewonderful years, it's hard to put into words how grateful we are for this school. When I first applied, we were more than 100 spots down on the waitlist. I checked in regularly, hoping for an opening, and when the opportunity finally came during the pandemic, I felt incredibly fortunate. My oldest daughter was ready to start preschool, and from day one, we fell in love with Journey of Faith. Since then, both of our daughters have attended. Our youngest started at just five months old and will be heading to kindergarten next year, which feels incredibly bittersweet. Throughout every stage, the teachers and staff have created a nurturing, supportive, and joyful environment where our girls have truly thrived. The education they have received has been phenomenal, but what stands out even more is the genuine care, love, and dedication shown by everyone at the school from the teachers and administrators to the chef and support staff. Every person contributes to making Journey of Faith feel like a second home. We are so thankful for the friendships, memories, and strong foundation our daughters have gained here. Journey of Faith has played such an important role in our family's life, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to any family looking for a loving, high-quality preschool experience.

This school is a special place. We dropped off our first baby when he was six months old and, as…read moreany parent knows, that experience is so scary, stressful, and emotional. You are entrusting strangers with this tiny, precious human that's quite literally your heart walking (or crawling) out in the world. From day one, these teachers have slowly and delicately transformed from strangers to friends. It's been so clear and obvious how much these women love and adore our children. They care about their well-being and their overall development! There are lesson plans, extracurricular activities, classroom parties, so many fun events for both students and parents to participate in and enjoy. We just had our second child a few months ago and have so much peace of mind knowing that she will be in great hands when a spot opens up for her. Thank you JoF School! We are so grateful for you all.

We have had our son (3.5 yo) at Manhattan Academy for the last year and it has been such an amazing…read moreexperience -- all around SO great. We had him at another place prior to moving to Manhattan Academy and we could NOT be happier. We will be enrolling our daughter pretty soon, as soon as she turns two. We love the campus, the teachers, and much more. Thank you to Manhattan Academy for doing a great job

My kids attended Manhattan Academy from the Infant Center through Primary. We have loved everything…read moreabout MA. The staff is wonderful and invested in giving the kids a really great foundation and fun education. The Director is super involved, knows all the kids by name, and really cares about the kids. My kids have learned so much and enjoyed every classroom they have been in. Infant Center: We initially chose MA based on the infant center. Ms. Wroten has been the director in the infant center for years and she is a wonderful teacher. We loved that the teachers will ask you for your individual schedule for your child. All of the other places we toured had a set schedule that your infant needed to adjust to. You give them the schedule for feedings and naps and they will stick to it. The teachers provide updates throughout the day in real time (and pictures!) and they communicate with you about everything. Even in the infant center, the teachers will incorporate activities that encourage development. And I always appreciated the art projects and over the top projects for Mother's Day and Father's Day. We always trusted the teachers and felt that our kids were safe. Our kids flourished in the infant center. Toddler Community: The Toddler community is really the jewel of the school. A really welcoming and cute space that is separate and really special. We got to know all of the teachers in Toddler (most of whom have been there for years) and loved every single teacher. The teachers potty train the kids at a pretty early age. It made the potty training at home super easy. The teachers are very involved in the kids' development at this age - teaching them so many important foundational skills. We saw tons of growth here. Our kids had Ms. Campos (Cornejo) and Ms. Schott - both really amazing teachers - they genuinely care for all the kids and teach them so much. They hold conferences with the parents about your child's growth, areas of improvement, things to look forward to. Of course there are fun activities as well. On top of the motor, language, and cognitive skills they learned in toddler, they also learned to be kind, confident, polite, and friendly. Primary Community: The growth and development in the primary community is off the charts. Again, the teachers are amazing. Ms. Alcaraz is one of the best teachers I have ever known. She really cares for all of her kids like they are her own. Everyday I was amazed at the things the kids learned in primary. The development of reading and writing skills is really amazing. They also offer tons of activities that enrich the kids' experience - music, outdoor environment, spanish. I wish I had such a well rounded education myself at that age. The kids love the program, love their teachers, love going to school. I can't speak highly enough of our experience here.

This school is incredible and one of a kind! My son absolutely loves it here. It took us a while to…read morefigure out as a family what would be the best choice for us and we are so glad we looked around the South Bay and we are so glad we found MBNS. There is such a wonderful sense of community with the families and staff here. Families from the area and greater Los Angeles come together at this magical place. At MBNS children are really free to lead their own play and their feelings and ideas are respected. It's so wonderful to see how the mixed age groups play together. MBNS campus is so beautiful and lush! Lots of plants and trees to offer shade. My son loves to play with dirt and water, which can be found anytime you need it here. There are also lots of fun toys, tricycles, homemade play dough, books to be read, and more. As a an educator myself, I feel qualified to say this is a paradise for kids and a wonderful place to learn!

We joined this school back in 2021 because we were drawn to it's free play, child-led "curriculum",…read moreand emotionally supportive staff. We enjoyed most of our time there, made great friendships, and grew as parents. However, as time went on and we began to get more involved (including serving on the Board for 2 years), it became clear that not all was well. The director, Carol Tatsumi, repeatedly dismissed community feedback unless it fit her vision of how school should operate. She failed to distribute the co-op bylaws to the Board or parents, such that no one knew they had voting rights as members or how the co-op should work. When this came to light, she denied wrongdoing and rejected suggestions from the Board to share the bylaws with members so they could be made aware of their rights and responsibilities in the organization. She even had Board Meeting minutes deleted that contained any bylaw discussion, even though they are supposed to be made available to members. Furthermore, the director failed to abide by California state laws and permitted 60% of the students enrolled to be unvaccinated and used the students records who WERE vaccinated to be the "cover" during state inspections. Once caught by the government agency, she abruptly unenrolled the students who were partially or fully unvaccinated rather than giving them the 10 days allowed by the government to either get up to date or at least say goodbye to the school and have a smooth transition. This was incredibly painful for those students and their families and negatively impacted the entire school community. Sadly, this "co-op" doesn't operate like one, and it's poorly operated at that. The building is in need of major repairs although the director dismissed multiple suggestions to improve its safety, function, and appearance. Furthermore, the school has been losing money due to low enrollment and hasn't recovered since COVID, so there is limited budget to address safety concerns let alone hire, develop, or retain talented staff. Finally, the "rules" families need to follow is laundry list long, from forbidding packaged foods to making kids turn their shirt inside out if it has a character or any brand on it. There might only be 3 kids at school one day, but all parents need to volunteer every single week such that there are often more adults on campus than children. And perhaps most disappointing, there isn't actual coaching of non-violent communication skills, just avoiding of setting limits and boundaries among kids such that exclusion and cliqueyness prevail. This school will probably be a fit for those looking for a very specific experience for their children, but do know that there are not enough families enrolled here to make this co-op run smoothly, so you will be required to do more than your fair share to try to keep it running and your feedback to how it could be more efficiently handled will probably be ignored. Good luck!

Creative Kids has truly been the happiest place on earth for our boys. Between both of our boys,…read morewe've spent the last 6 years there, and we honestly couldn't have asked for a more loving, joyful, and nurturing environment. The teachers and staff have played such a special role in our boys' lives. We're so grateful for the memories, friendships, and care they've given our family over the years. Creative Kids will always hold a special place in our hearts and the teachers will forever be part of our extended family. We love them so much.

We're so continuously grateful for Creative Kids! Our son attended Creative Kids starting at 18…read moremonths for years and we enjoyed our experience so much that we now have our daughter attending starting at 18 months. We feel wonderful positive support from all the teachers & all the staff & it is a very welcoming & caring environment. We really like the outdoor & indoor environment, the education, the fun & how much they both have enjoyed being there all day while we are full time working parents. Thank You Creative Kids!

What a wonderful school and the Grandparents Day Celebration was fantastic…read more The Staff and Students are marvelous. Great school

Just finished our first year at Martyrs. Such a great school. The teachers and administration…read morelove our kids as much as we do. Cant wait for the new year to start!

We have our second child in attendance here now and have had nothing but a lovely experience for…read moreyears. The teachers are so loving and kind and the staff is professional as well. I feel as tho it has the warmth and caring of an in home daycare but in a larger, more professional environment. I rave about this school to everyone I meet with little kiddos. We had sent our kids to multiple other schools in the area before finding COL and now would never want him anywhere else!! We even kept our older son in TK here rather than moving him up to elementary school because of the community we found here.

We have been part of this school for ten years and have so treasured our time here. The teachers…read moreand staff are loving and create such a wonderful first school experience for our children. We will miss COL so much next year when our youngest child graduates. Love this school and the community it has fostered for us as a family over the years.

Magic Rainbow has been the absolute best preschool (and kinder) experience we could have ever hoped…read morefor. Our first started there 9 years ago and our last will be finishing this year....to say we are heartbroken to leave is an understatement. They become like part of the family and everyone there truly cares about your child regardless if they're the child's current teacher or not. There has been zero teacher turnover since we've been there (and for years prior), which also says a lot. They do a great job providing a safe, loving, positive environment while also growing independence and accountability in the children. It's been a perfect balance of social/emotional and educational learning. There are many special events and themed days planned throughout the year that really go above and beyond that my "alumni" kids still talk about and remember fondly. All of our children have been well prepared to enter elementary school- one going straight to first grade where she excelled and our son in line to do the same. I have to say, I was surprised seeing another's review and couldn't have found it more off base which is why I decided to write my review after all these years. I'll add I have a masters in education and an elementary teaching credential myself so I'm not an uneducated parent who just sees a nice teacher :) Needless to say, I highly recommend Magic Rainbow with zero hesitation

Magic Rainbow preschool is the most amazing preschool! It was one of our first choices but after…read morebeing on the waitlist we enrolled him in another preschool. That preschool unexpectedly closed down three weeks before my son was supposed to start. Bonnie went above and beyond to help us out and figure out how to squeeze our son in for this school year. It is the best thing that could've ever happened to our family. Ms. Beth is the most amazing teacher! Not only teaching academics, but helping my son develop as a person and come out of his shell. She also helped me grow as a parent. They provided so many amazing experiences from bringing farm animals, snow days, watching chicks hatch and so many more. All of the staff has been there for years and have created a welcoming family environment. They did everything they could to bring normalcy to our children's lives during this crazy pandemic, while keeping everyone safe. The kids are truly loved and cared for. This preschool exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait for my other son to become old enough to attend as well.