The Goddard School in Riverside looks impressive during the tour because the facilities are new,…read moreclean, and polished. Unfortunately, once you scratch beneath the surface, it feels more like a franchise business than a premium early-childhood education program. We were told there was no screen time, but the children were shown YouTube videos, including Danny Go "movement" videos and videos of other people reading books that the school apparently did not have. When I arrived, the video was playing while the teacher stood watching the children. Administration nevertheless insisted this was not screen time. This practice is inconsistent with American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for toddlers, which emphasize carefully selected, high-quality media accompanied by active adult participation. The director holds an associate degree in early childhood education from Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, and the teachers appear to meet the minimum education required by state licensing. At this price point, however, I expected substantially greater expertise in early childhood development. UC Riverside's Early Childhood Education Center is comparably priced and publicly reports a staff with 20 bachelor's degrees, two master's degrees, and California Child Development Permits. The director at UCR has a PH.d, not just an associates from LA Trade Tech. I was also disappointed by the unhealthy snacks--graham crackers, animal crackers, cheese, and applesauce, with no vegetables unless parents supplied them. Parents were even allowed to bring fast food into the classroom. The daily reports were unreliable: they claimed my child ate most of his food when his lunchbox came home untouched, and they listed learning objectives without explaining how those objectives were actually taught. Do not be distracted by the shiny new building. Ask detailed questions about staff education, screen use, snacks, and how the corporate curriculum is actually implemented in the classroom.

Our first introduction to school for both of our kiddos. Left the best impression for all of us…read more Staff knows you not only by name but care about your little one individually. Smaller sized classrooms and our kiddos come home excited and ready to share. Their soccer and jungle bus programs are great asset as well. The school overall is amazing and centered on education in the school aspect but also emotional learning and potty training! Staff is amazing and you can see and feel they truly care. 10/10 recommend. Wish they went into grade school I would keep both kiddos there as long a possible.

After more than 4 wonderful years with TLE, both of our children have officially graduated, and we…read morecouldn't leave without updating our review. Throughout the years, we have been blessed with caring teachers and staff who truly love what they do. They celebrated milestones, comforted tears, encouraged curiosity, and helped our children grow into confident, kind, and happy kids. We always felt that our children were safe, loved, and genuinely cared for. As parents, it is bittersweet to close this chapter. Saying goodbye after both kids have graduated is emotional, but we are filled with gratitude. Thank you to everyone at TLE Riverside for being part of our village and helping shape our children's early years. We will always cherish the memories that we've had.

I can't say enough wonderful things about TLE! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel…read moreso welcome and at ease. The teachers are not only warm and caring, but also genuinely invested in each child's growth and happiness. My child comes home every day excited to share what they learned, and I can see real progress both academically and socially. The classrooms are bright, clean, and full of engaging activities that spark curiosity and creativity. I also love how TLE incorporates a strong curriculum while still making learning fun through play. Communication with parents is excellent too I always feel in the loop about my child's day and milestones. It's clear that the team at TLE truly loves what they do, and it shows in the way the kids thrive. I feel completely confident knowing my child is safe, loved, and learning in such a positive environment. Highly recommend!

We LOVE this awesome preschool. Our daughter has been going here for about 6 months and absolutely…read moreloves all her teachers and classmates. She has been thriving socially and academically. We checked out a few other preschools in the area before coming to Woodcrest Montessori. We knew immediately when we had our walk-thru that this would be the right school for her. We love the cozy, homey-feel of this place and the curriculum they offer. Other preschools felt like facilities and lacked the warmth that we felt here. The teachers are all so sweet and engaged with the kids. We noticed right away how content, well mannered and happy all the children were when we visited. We love the flexibility of their schedule and their prices are totally fair and manageable. I dreaded the day I would need to send my baby off to be cared for by strangers. The peace of mind I have sending her here, knowing the kind of care she is recieving, is invaluable. I am eternally grateful we found this place and appreciate the staff with all of my heart. We are so excited for our second child to be old enough to attend when the time comes.

My daughter has been coming here for a little over a year now and today is her last day since shes…read moreleaving to kindergarten. It's so sad to see her leave. They are very dedicated to ensuring each child feels comfortable and supported to learn the best they can. My daughter is 5 and she's already reading and writing. I highly recommend this school. Thank you so much for giving my daughter the opportunity to grow, make new friends, and advance in her education with some of the most loving and inspiring teachers. Your school is a real gem and we're so honored to be a part of it.

I have my daughters enrolled here, and they truly love it. I really appreciate the warm and…read morewelcoming atmosphere, and I especially love that so many of the teachers know my girls and greet them by name--it makes such a difference. I value that the school follows a set curriculum and that my daughters are also learning Spanish. The structure is wonderful, and I appreciate how their learning at school reinforces the values and teachings we focus on at home. In full transparency, the beginning was a bit challenging. Since my girls were only two at enrollment, they were frequently sick during the first six months and missed quite a bit of school, which required me to rely heavily on my mother-in-law during that time. I also felt that the two-year-old classroom experienced a higher level of staff turnover, making it difficult to keep track of who their teachers were. That said, now that my daughters are older, there is much more stability in their current classroom, and they are truly thriving. Overall, I am very happy with the school and the growth I have seen in my girls. Special shout out to the amazing Miss Nay and Miss Tiffany! My girls adore you!

Beautiful place amazing staff when I leave my son will get carried by one of the teachers and he…read morewould stop complaining about me leaving and a teacher playing guitar for all the students great service great communication AMAZING HERE

I can go on forever how much I love this facility & the girls there! Ms. Amanda, Ms. Natalie, and…read moreMs. Silvia have been a staple in my kids elementary years helping them academically and creating long lasting memories! My two oldest have moved on to middle school but always love coming back to pop in and say hi to the ladies when picking up their brother. We will miss catalyst when my son moves up to middle school this summer but are already looking forward to when I can enroll my youngest in their preschool program! PROS: -Safe & Reliable -Healthy snacks -Fun indoor & outdoor activities -Great communication -Care available during holiday breaks -Affordable -Parent/Family involvement opportunities -Holiday/Birthday celebrations CONS: -You & your kids greatly miss the girls when they graduate out!

I highly recommended this preschool and afterschool program!! Both my little ones attended…read morepreschool here and I had nothing but good experiences with this facility. The staff are so attentive and professional. I always felt I could go to them with any questions that I had. I truly feel that sending them here for preschool gave them a great foundation for when they started TK and Kindergarten. Both of them are now in 1st and 3rd grade attending the after school program here. I love their after school program because they get their homework completed and also still do fun activities. I know when I leave my kids here they are safe and taken care of!! And the best part is: THE KIDS LOVE IT HERE!! Thank you Ms. Amanda, Ms. Natalee, Ms. Crystal, and Ms. Sylvia for running such an amazing program!

What a wonderful, personal, caring and involved school. My daughter went here 1 year at 3/4 and I…read morewish we came sooner. The classes are small and teachers are attentive. The activities through the year are thoughtful and fun for the family and students.

If I could give this school 10 stars I would! A little hidden gem we were lucky to have found. My…read morehusband, daughter and I moved here last year from LA county, and this is one of the first schools I came across when doing my research. Prices are very reasonable, curriculum is based on play, art and music which I am all about at this age. When my daughter is put in a new environment it takes her a bit to warm up, so when I first dropped her off on her 1st day she was a little timid and tearful, but Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Young who received her treated her with so much kindness and love, as if she was their own. I can't say enough good things about this school. The teachers are amazing and I love all the activities and performances that they host.

Best daycare center in the IE. We are so lucky to have this gem in Riverside! I will always…read morerecommend this place to every new mama.

I love this school. My daughter goes there and she's so well taken care of! She loves it! She's…read morelearning lots of new things and making lots of new friends!

I was so happy to send my son here. We are only leaving because we are moving out of the area. My…read moreson is one years old and he stayed with her for about three months. This has been such a wonderful experience. Nedra and her team are amazing at what they do. They are very organized, loving, and have a great set up! Nedra has a wonderful inside set up that is like a classroom. She also has an amazing outdoor space that is very large. Nedra does daily activities. She also puts things on a whiteboard so parents are aware of the theme of the day. My son often came home with coloring projects and arts and crafts. To note about food, Nedra does not provide lunch, but she does provide snacks. She will microwave food for your child! My son was safe here and always enjoyed his time from what I could tell. I would not hesitate to send your child here! This is also a much better space to thrive rather than a regular Day Care setting. We will miss you so much!

Abey Childcare and Preschool is the only place that I trust with my kids every day. Nedra is a…read morewonderful teacher and cares about every single one of her kids. Both of my girls have been going here for years, starting when they were each 2 months old. Nedra helps with potty training, and teaches them everything they need to know so that when they go to Kindergarten they will already be ahead of the class. My kids also love it here and it is a great opportunity for them to socialize with other kids their ages.

Riverside Montessori Academy on Indiana has been an amazing experience for our family. We currently…read morehave three children enrolled, and they truly love their school and their teachers. It's a warm, welcoming environment where the staff genuinely cares about each child. The teachers and staff are very attentive to our kids' individual needs and do a great job keeping us informed about how they're doing day to day. One moment that really stands out to me is seeing my son hug both his teacher and the director every morning at drop-off. I never would have done that as a kid, and to me, it says everything about how safe, comfortable, and happy he feels there. Our children feel secure and supported, and it shows in both their confidence and their learning. As soon as our youngest is old enough, we plan to have all four of our children enrolled here. My wife and I couldn't be happier with the environment or the results--our kids are already reading and doing math at a more advanced level than many of their peers. We're incredibly grateful to be part of this school community.

My 4 year old daughter is going on her 2nd year with RIVMA and we've had a great experience since…read moreday one! My daughter is naturally shy and wasn't talking much but after just a few weeks, her speech accelerated and can tell that her confidence, motor and social skills were developing! All of the teachers and admin made her feel so comfortable and gave my mama heart peace of mind that she is well taken cared of. I'm very grateful for her teachers especially Miss Elizabeth who went above and beyond to care for her as she got acclimated. I really appreciated the updates of my daughter's progress and I even credit her for potty training my lil one!! Miss Tyra is absolutely amazing as well and was ready to comfort my lil one during the hard mornings. I researched several schools and not only is RIVMA competitive in tuition, but it has better operating hours, a proven curriculum that supports all of the kid's learning modalities, it's kept clean and has a great security process for pickup and drop off with their app. The owner, Dr. Chandrapala genuinely cares for the school, teachers and kids. My nephews went to this school (one going to college now) and my neighbor's kid also went here. All great kids and results of the school's strong foundation. The school not only fosters a love for learning, but also respect and good manners! I still don't know how they get all the toddlers to sit nicely and take naps ! Bottomline, I HIGHLY recommend this school! It's an investment to our kid's foundation and future and one of my best decisions as a mom

Amazing child care services. My nephew attends here and his academics are soaring. One of the…read moreowners taught head start and preschool school for more than 30 years. They really have a passion for ensuring their students excel in school. Most of their little ones are advanced or placed in GATE programs. Very safe, clean, friendly and welcoming. I'm looking forward to sending my little ones there.

I never had a child attend Thweatt daycare because of the distance from home. However I known…read morethese two ladies for years, and they are very genuine and caring beings. Truly passionate about their daycare and the growth and wellness for the kids that attends. In this world there's a lot of bad people. But if you trust in this daycare, I'm positive you are your child will have a wonderful learning experience.