My daughter started in Kindergarten and just finished 8th grade on permit. My reason for…read moremaintaining her there included the community/families that comprised of the school and high expectations the school sets on the students. Like other reviewers have mentioned, not all teachers are great (there have been a few that are terrible!) but there are also some of the best teachers who are superb role models and wonderful educators. Since week one of Kindergarten, there had always been an excessive amount of hw given each year except for 1st grade. Part of the success and high test scores of the students, I feel, is from the hw that is given. But sadly, a large portion of family life is sacrificed because of it. Def can be too much stress on the student and parents. Nonetheless, my daughters growth and work ethic has developed to a high level because of Brightwood. She is well prepared for high school, and even college!! All in all, I feel she will continue to thrive because of this school.

As a past student from Brightwood, I would say. It was the WORST experience of my life, if u r very…read moresmart then it is good, but if u r average or below then its not good for u. As someone below average, it was very hard for me to understand the work, and never gotten the help i needed, the teachers picked favorites, and always gave too much homework, and the kids were just terrible there, they would pick on you for your appearance and the slightest mistakes you can make, you will get turned into a laughing stock if u say just one bad thing, and i got constantly picked on, with the amount of stress from work and the harassment, it drove me to exhaustion and I finally left.

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.

09/10/2023 We were able to use the school playground area…read morefor parking. Those of us participating in the parade and festival were given parking passes to show. There's a shortcut at the back of the school to Belvedere Park where all the booths are located. Seems like a small school and wish I picked a spot in the shade.

So far so good! The year has just begun and we give kudos…read moreto the hard working teachers

I love this school and so do the students. They always come back to visit their former teachers…read more Some students become teacher assistants and then teachers here! That says a lot about a school if the students want to come back!

Our school is staffed with highly credentialed teachers and all have 25 years experience teaching…read more Dual language program is coming 2020 school year. Most teachers specialize in science and arts. We have Science Olympiad team now for 6 years and partner with ELA Rotary Kideract Science program. Our students can also take part in music orchestra on our campus. Other programs found at our school: Jr. Achievement, After School Science Club, Annual Talent Show, Home Depot Crafts lessons, Career Day, Literacy and Arts Night, Math and Science Night. Vex Robotics instruction and competition coming soon.

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.

I attended Bella Vista Elementary School a few years back and the teachers were quite negligent and…read morethe lunch gave me food poisoning.

Went there for elementary school and it was all good, worried for the sandbox tree and the kids who…read morepossibly could get injured from the fruit that falls from it (it explodes from impact so be careful)

Great school, small classes. The teachers are very nice they are patient and truly care about…read moremaking sure tge students understand the curriculum.

I love this school!!! This school is UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT/NEW ADMINISTRATION!!! Our awesome new…read moreschool principal Mrs. Carly Lee is PHENOMENAL, LOVING, CARING, FUN, INVOLVED, OPEN MINDED.. She is an awesome role model!! Mrs. Carly Lee plays sports with the kids and she is always running around the school making sure everything is running smoothly.

We transfered here from another Catholic school that was lacking academic excellence, compassion…read moreand faith filled environment; located in the ELA area as well. OLG is what every Catholic School should strive to be. Yes its not a powerhouse school that everyone is fighting to enroll their children in but maybe it should be. My daughter has improved academically and her faith formation has grown too. I am not sure why we waited this long to leave the other school but I am glad we ended up at OLG. The principal, the teachers and the secretary are kind, compassionate and helpful. The room patents are very helpful too. Thank you OLG for being you!!

OLG is a private, school located in the heart of East Los Angeles. My son has been attending since…read more1st grade and thus far this school has been very attentive. I have been extremely happy with our experience. Great learning environment, one of the best in town. The educational staff is passionate about what they do and strive to provide all students with the best experience to meet their needs and succeed in class, as well as life. Highly recommend OLG!

There are some good teachers but the horrible ones mess up the whole school experience. Some staff…read more for the school's valet are rude, don't pay attention, and yell at the parents and kids. One teacher looks like she hates her life at the valet, she was rude to my aunt, so my aunt was rude back and they gave me a warning that we maybe not be able to do valet bc my aunt defended herself. There was another staff, Ms. Sm... (won't say the rude chick's name but she has greasy hair with dark roots) who wasn't paying attention for pick up. I went forward bc the close was clear and she was too busy talking to the male staff. She ran in front of my car and yelled that I can only move my car when she says I can. Girl be for real you're trying to flirt with the male staff and making the line last forever. The worst thing is the bullying here. A parent told me a kid was bullying my child and she informed me and his teacher. His teacher didn't tell me that my kid was being bullied. I addressed this issue with the teacher and she said it wasn't true but got quiet when I told her parents saw my kid getting bullied and she chose to not inform me. Don't enroll your child here. This is the worst KIPP school. The middle school is horrible too. Send your child to Kipp Promesa. Also, they don't do anything to teachers if you complain about them. The male sub Mr. Q..... is rude and won't take accountability.

Any parents have a child from tK-4th I recommend Kipp promesa by far the best school ever !!read more