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    My son has had such a wonderful introduction to school and friends! Ms. Valerie goes above and beyond in activities, arts and crafts, holiday celebrations, and my son has shown so much improvement in writing his numbers and letters. We loved the Montessori approach with a smaller group of children. I always feel like I'm dropping him off in a warm and safe environment. Ms. Valerie also sends pictures and updates! I highly recommend Schoolhousedowney and we will miss it very much when he moves on to TK.

    Rosa J.

    Thank goodness we found Ms. Valerie. I came across School House Of Downey through Instagram and boy am I happy! I am a mother of 3 little ones! I have a 4yr old, 2yr old and 5month old. I was looking for a school environment for my 2 yr old. I had previously enrolled my 4yr old in a Montesorri environment and I loved the style of teaching, and the Montesorri style was mentioned and that's what caught my eye. My husband text Ms. Valerie and within the same week we had an appointment to tour the school. We loved the easy transition between the classroom and the outdoor space. The school has a very much home/school vibe, that I feel is especially necessary for transitioning preschoolers. (I learned that from my 1st son) We loved that it was organized and extremely clean. She allowed for my son to roam freely around the classroom while we asked questions. Ms. Valerie also provided a kids mixer so they could meet and greet before the actual Big day! By the time my son was ready for the first day it was an easier transition because it was familiar ground. Breakfast/Lunch as well as snack are included with tuition. I love that my son always has his water cup with him throughout the day (now it's a habit at home) Ms. Valerie is courteous, professional and has an open communication both face to face and throughout the day in text messages if necessary. My son is happy and thriving at school house of Downey. I definitely recommend Ms. Valerie to anyone interested I believe she offers part time and full time days.

    Jezel H.

    The best school I could have enrolled my son in for preschool. Mrs. Valerie is very friendly and my son loves her and loves being there. It's a very comfortable and loving home with a lot of open space for the kids to play, nap and learn. They do a lot of cute and fun projects. All the kids get along very well and my son has no issues. Highly recommend signing up!

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    Veronica T.

    My daughter started attending Schoolhouse Downey 6 months ago and I could not be happier. My 3 year old is always so excited about school, she runs in with confidence at morning drop off and talks non-stop during our car ride home telling me about how she made letters, practiced writing her name, fed the fish, played outside with friends, sang songs, did art projects... and on and on and on. We absolutely adore Ms. Valerie and truly appreciate the love she gives the little ones. She's an awesome, highly experienced teacher and makes us feel really great about having our child in her care. I know when we drop our daughter off she is not only learning so much, but also being loved and cared for.. making sweet friends and happy memories. As a former preschool teacher myself I know how important your child's first experience in school is and how it lays the foundation for their future education. I would highly recommend checking out Schoolhouse Downey for your preschooler. If you call to set up a tour I'm sure you will fall in love as we did.

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    What are your prices for tuition ? i have a 2 year old & in the process of potty training

    Hello, Our program is currently enrolling for the upcoming school year 2023-2024 which starts in… Read more

    I have a 20 month old and am looking for daycare, does she have to be potty trained?

    Hello, Potty trained is not necessary, but our program does begin at 24months. If you wish to receive more info/pricing or be placed on our waitlist please contact Mrs.… Read more

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    2-5yrs old

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    Valerie has tons of experience with preschool kiddos, they are always doing fun crafts and outdoor/play activities.

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    We are so grateful to have found and be a part of the MAOD community!…read more Where to begin with my review- I'll start from the beginning, after touring several pre-schools in the area, my husband and I were convinced MAOD would be the best choice for our daughter. From the very beginning when inquiring about information on enrollment and space we were always greeted courteously and warmly by the school's administrator, Veronica. Setting up our initial tour of the school was easy and we appreciated that we got a tour from one of the teachers who would be working with our 4 year old, so it was nice getting to know her a bit and asking her questions. During the tour, it was great being able to see all aspects of the school not just the areas assigned to their pre-k students but also where the infant area is, the kitchen where lunches/snacks are prepped the restrooms, playground, classrooms- everything! We also had the opportunity to ask questions about the schools teaching methods, curriculum, and experience of the teachers with Montessori so upon all of this, my husband and I made the decision to enroll our little one at MAOD. After 5-6 months of enrollment, we really are very satisfied in having brought our daughter here. It wasn't a smooth transition, there were days/weeks with lots of tears at drop off, but her teachers were patient and flexible with her needs, and I am happy to say she is doing great now. We love that the classes are small and there are two teachers per pre-k class. As parents we get a monthly newsletter with what's to come for the month and I always look forward to seeing her interpretations of different artists for "artist of the month" and hearing from her what she learned in school everyday. Most of the teachers are bilingual so it was a huge plus for us as our daughter is primarily a Spanish speaker which brings me to my next huge plus- in a matter of just a few months her English has improved significantly! We are amazed at how much English she speaks now compared to when she started. One of the other big pluses about MAOD is their incorporation of Montessori principles and we always love seeing when the kids are learning by doing. Her teachers, Ms. Patty and Ms. Sinttia are truly wonderful! They both have their special way of connecting and nurturing each student based on their needs, we truly appreciated how they each adapted to our daughter's needs as she transitioned into school full time. My daughter loves them both and won't stop talking about them at home. The app the school uses to communicate with parents is great too, I love that teachers update with pictures and important announcements consistently. Overall, we would definitely recommend MAOD to anyone looking to enroll their child in a ECE program. So much so that we will definitely be bringing our little one here when they are old enough to enroll in the future. I hope this review will encourage other potential families to check out MAOD, as we believe that it is a truly nurturing and caring environment for little ones as they begin their early childhood education. Thank you, Ms Veronica, Ms. Patty, Ms. Sinttia, and all the teachers and staff who have made this experience wonderful!

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    Ms. Alexis and her staff are truly wonderful. My daughter loves her days at Clic, and her progress…read moresince enrolling has been noticeable. Clic provides structured care for infants and toddlers, and they allow the children to tap into their natural exploration to help develop and reach those crucial infant/toddler milestones. Ms. Alexis is such a fantastic communicator as well with various forms of communication. She is extremely accessible and so friendly. Most importantly, the students enrolled are diverse in every sense, yet they are all welcomed with the same loving smiles. We are really grateful we were able to enroll our daughter with Clic Montessori.

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