My husband and I decided that my daughter was not yet ready to attend an all-day Pre-K. She had a speech delay and had trouble asking for help and letting her needs be known. She was also not yet independently using the restroom among various other concerns. In our search, we visited various schools, some that we were highly impressed with. We were hesitant to use a home-based school, but decided to visit anyway. Upon meeting Mrs. Valerie, we were immediately put at-ease. She listened to our concerns and never made us feel as though our daughter was behind; we could tell right away that she understood kids and that she truly cared and was knowledgeable about their development. She was open and honest in her communication and was just a very warm and welcoming person in general. During her year there, our daughter learned so much! I don't mean an academic focus (which is still there) but in other ways; she's now more social, independent, and her communication skills have improved. In fact, during her IEP with the district, we were told she no longer qualified for services and they asked us what school she had attended. They were surprised with how much progress she had made in one year. I can confidently say that the majority of her progress is due to Mrs. Valerie. We will be forever grateful that we got be a part of Schoolhouse Downey. read more

My daughter has been attending Schoolhouse Downey for about 5 months now, and it has been such a blessing to have her learn and grow under Mrs. Valerie's care. Mrs. Valerie has tons of experience with preschool kiddos, they are always doing fun crafts and outdoor/play activities. And on top of that, she has a very organized and impressive curriculum, so this is not "just a daycare". My daughter loves that she gets to dance, do yoga, eat yummy pasta and play with her friends every week! And as a parent, of course the number one concern is safety, and I feel truly blessed that I know she is in good hands and that she is 100% safe with Mrs. Valerie. I am also thankful for Mrs. Valerie's support and special attention as my daughter transitioned out of pull ups and began learning English (we speak a different language at home). We recently went on a two week vacation (that was filled with beach and pool days, everyday!) and she asked several times when she goes back to Mrs. Valerie, so she definitely is doing everything right at Schoolhouse! Mrs. Valerie is a very supportive and caring teacher, and I highly recommend her. read more

I was so lucky to find Schoolhouse here on yelp. I was looking for a preschool/daycare for my 3 year old, I for looked for months but never committed due to my fear of leaving my toddler with someone I didn't know. After meeting with Mrs Valerie she came off so kind and professional! She took her time explaining her curriculum and accreditations. I was convinced and signed up my baby! BEST decision ever ! I was so happy to see that by baby was so exited to go to school on her days, she loved her teacher and her friends and came home with beautiful work that I will cherish for ever! THANK YOU Mrs Valerie for being so kind, caring and such an amazing teacher! I went to work everyday comfortable and with the peace of mind I needed knowing my baby was SAFE, being cared for and having a great day! read more

I cannot say enough amazing things about Schoolhouse Downey and Miss Valerie. My son was welcomed with open arms and flourished here. Miss Valerie is so creative in her lesson plans, and uses such fun crafts and activities to teach her children about different things. My son loved attending and as a parent found such comfort in knowing he was in good hands. He was always excited about attending and I know it's thanks to Miss Valerie and her team. We are so grateful to have been able to attend! read more

I was looking for a school based daycare and someone I can trust my child with and with Ms. Valerie I got both! The program in Schoolhouse Downey is excellent. My son has learned letter recognition, his social skills have improved, there are daily projects that are sent home and her communication with me is amazing. The fact that my son wakes up every morning asking to go to school reassures me that this program/teacher is the best. She is a gem.... I will continue the tradition and my 2 yo will be joining next month.... she is definitely stuck with us! read more

Posting this for any mommy out there who is looking for a great daycare/ school for their baby! I found Ms. Valerie through yelp and I took a chance and it was the very best thing that happened to my family and 3 year old who is now 4 and ready to move on to TK. Awesome communication with Ms. Valerie, organized, and best of all the children really do form friendships. It was great to see my child develop this past year. So if you are on a fence, know this is a great, family oriented, warm and loving place. Sincerely, a happy mom! read more

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. read more

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We LOVE Schoolhouse Downey! We had our daughter start in Aug 2020 and couldn't have made a better decision. We noticed a difference from the previous daycare to now. She likes going everyday and is excited to share what she learns daily. We know that she is well taken care of once she is there. Mrs. Valerie is a great communicator and couldn't ask for anything. Highly recommended! We can't wait until our son is able to attend! read more

If you're considering Schoolhouse Downey as your child's preschool / daycare - I would not second guess it. Take it from me, a stay at home mother, who was so nervous and apprehensive about leaving my child in the care of someone else. However , my son's pediatrician highly recommended enrolling my son in a daycare to help him with social skills and speech confidence . I had done various tours at other day cares before I came across Schoolhouse Downey on Yelp. As soon as we met Ms. Valerie- I really admired her passion as a teacher , her dedication for the school , her organization , and genuine concern to help our son reach his goals. My son has been a 'friend' ( student) for almost 2 years now. My son always goes to school so excited to learn something new and most importantly always comes back home so happy to share his new experiences and interactions. Schoolhouse Downey has become an extension of our family as we feel so safe to leave our child in the care of an amazing teacher . Ms. Valerie, I wish we could give you more than a 5 star review.Schoolhouse Downey deserves to be acknowledged for its upmost degree of professionalism , approachability , and safe child care. read more

We are so lucky to have found Schoolhouse of Downey. I was looking for a part time school for only a few hours a day. Everywhere I looked , the prices were too high. Schoolhouse met all our requirements we were looking for. As soon as we met Mrs Valerie we had a great feeling about her. Our daughter felt comfortable looking around and even started playing. We knew immediately we found the school for her. Our daughter loves going to school and seeing her friends. She loves showing us all her arts and crafts she made that day. Mrs. Valerie is a wonderful teacher that shows such patience and love to all her students. Our daughter loves her teacher. read more

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. read more

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We've worked with Ms.Valerie for 2 years. Our daughter wakes up so excited to go to school every single day. She loves Ms.Valerie and often says she's the best teacher she's ever had! Ms.Valerie is always so understanding and very easy to work with. Her teaching style is very nurturing and we can see why our daughter adores her. Her classroom environment is absolutely beautiful and always clean. During our tour, we witnessed how comfortable our daughter felt walking into her house. This is exactly what we were looking for when enrolling her in her first school experience. We needed something that would transition her from home into the school setting and this was the perfect fit. Our experience with Schoolhouse Downey has exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for a great experience for you and your child, we highly recommend Schoolhouse Downey! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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My family just loves the environment and the level of care at Schoolhouse Downey. Teacher Valerie is an incredible mentor and second mom to my two year old daughter. Their fun activities and art work has taught my daughter shapes and colors. They focus on each letter of the alphabet too. One day my daughter just started singing her ABC's from beginning to end. We are lucky to have Teacher Valerie's school to assist us during our daughter's formative years. read more

She is amazing! My son gets excited every time I drop him off! He loves coming to school and I loooooove the little art works I get every time I pick him up. He's been at schoolhouse for 2 months and can already count to 10 and talks so much, which I am truly amazed at. When he first started he wasn't talking very much but now goes on and on all day. The kids are all so sweet as well and get along so well. They welcome each other with hugs which I think is so adorable! We are so blessed to have found her! read more

Let me start by saying Thank You to Mrs. Valerie. My husband and I were looking for a school environment for our 2-year-old to attend, we visited a handful of schools before we found Schoolhouse Downey. Every time we visited a school our daughter was shy (which she is not at all). Then we found Schoolhouse Downey, I reached Mrs. Valerie and she quickly responded and a visit was set up. We took our daughter to visit the school and she right away started playing when we were left I told her to say bye and she hugged Mrs. Valerie which made feel very happy. After noticing how comfortable our daughter was with Mrs. Valerie and reviewing the curriculum and environment that Schoolhouse Downey offered we decided that this was the place for our daughter to be. On the first day of school I was nervous for her new adventure however she was not. She was excited to go to school and as soon as I drop her off she ran inside and said, "bye mom". I was happy that she was ok staying at a new place with new people with no problem. This feeling has not changed for my daughter or me. She is happy every morning to go to school and see her friends. I am grateful that we found Mrs. Valerie as she is courteous, professional and my daughter loves her. Everyday Mrs. Valerie is there to greet us with a smile and that positive vibe always feeds off on our daughter and continues to increase our comfort level with the school. My daughter has been attending since August and we can see the difference with her social skills and communication. Her vocabulary and recognition of words and expressions are continuously growing. She surprises us every day with the things she learns. Whether it is a new song, a new letter or a new word our daughter always comes home with something new that she learn. She is always proud of her projects and excited to tell us about her day. Mrs. Valerie has grown to be more of an extended family member than just our daughters teacher. read more

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Schoolhouse Downey has been an all around blessing for my kids. My daughter has moved on to an elementary school, but my son still attends and loves going to school. We found this school by word of mouth after experiencing another preschool. The previous bad experience made my husband and I appreciate the cleanliness, curriculum, student-teacher ratio and the level of care Ms. Valerie provides our son and to all her students. Schoolhouse Downey has been a great asset in building a solid foundation for our children's education. We highly recommend to any new parent looking for a superior educational environment for their children. read more

I was about to have a baby and I wanted to get my 2 year old into a school for the summer so she could get distracted. I came across Schoolhouse on Instagram and after meeting Ms. Valerie and seeing how comfortable my daughter was with her (my daughter is super shy!) I decided it was the right place. My daughter loved it! I noticed that she started to recognize the numbers, more letters and singing more than before. My daughter doesn't stay with others and since the first day she stayed at Schoolhouse without crying which would give me peace of mind and the best part was that every time I would check on my daughter Ms. Valery was quick to respond! read more

Super excited to see Schoolhouse Downey launching full speed ahead. A loving, caring environment with plenty of classroom activity as well as one on one teaching. The children look so happy to be there and are progressing well. I see growth weekly and it's exciting to witness this progress! read more