We've had all three of our children attend Marley's Preschool, and we couldn't be happier with our…read moreexperience. The little things make a big difference. Marley's opens earlier than other local preschools, which is incredibly helpful for working parents, and they provide nutritious meals, so we never have to worry about packing lunches each morning. Most importantly, the teachers and staff genuinely care about each child. They partner with families to support every child's individual needs, creating a loving, nurturing environment where kids thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our children love their teachers and come home excited to share about their day. We're incredibly grateful for Marley's and highly recommend it to any family looking for a caring, faith-based preschool.

This school by far is the best for child development and learning. My daughter loves it there…read more Always excited to go to school, learn, and her teachers and class mates. Super safe space with kind and loving teachers that really care. It's located in the safe neighborhood of Seal Beach. They provide great activities such as beach day, pool day, spirit day, etc. From day 1, my daughter loved going to school. Thanks for being the best and taking care of Margot.

This is such a special preschool and I consider our family lucky to have found it. Under the…read moreguidance of Mrs. Wissa, the environment is caring and nurturing. Mrs. Wissa truly is a gem of a teacher. Our daughter is currently enrolled and thriving. This is not just a preschool but a true community of other families.

Lil Cottonwood Preschool has been a God send. Especially Mrs. Wissa. It was our son's first year of…read moreschool and even through the ups and downs at drop-off, he has grown so much socially and academically. The structure is a wonderful combination of playing and learning. The co-op aspect was something I never heard about but glad I did as it allowed me to have direct involvement with the class and get to know the other families. I wish this school was an entire elementary school but blessed to be here for the time we did!

We LOVE this preschool! Our little guy has been attending since August 2020 and he has grown so…read moremuch! The staff and teachers are amazing, super supportive and informative. We have had a couple of parent / teachers meeting, which I love! The feed back and advise we receive is wonderful. Being we can't go into the class rooms to help out or have visits due to the pandemic. It's nice to be kept up to speed on how our sons progress is going. I just can't say enough about what this preschool has done to assist in our sons growth and development. Even in these crazy days of Covid, they have always made us feel at ease by providing an safe and secure learning environment. Which we truly are grateful for. A child needs the social interaction at this stage in their development. The preschools method of learning is through play and exploring. This is such a natural & fun way of learning. The teachers are always supportive and encouraging to the children. This creates a safe space for your children to really blossom. If you are in the market for a preschool that really focuses on the development of a child's social skills; being kind, learning how to express feelings & different emotions while having fun & playing with friends. This is the place for your little one.

I can't say enough positive things about Little Sunshine House! We've had two kiddos attend…read morepreschool here and our youngest will also attend when he's old enough! My son has learned so much there and enjoyed his learning experience. We love water play days and all the sensory play. The teachers are AMAZING. Caring, kind, patient and gentle. For us, the teachers are what have made our experience so positive. Ms. Elvira has been incredible to work with, I trust her completely! They've made my children feel welcome and comfortable in their first school experience.

I recently moved to Long Beach from the East Coast…read more I visited my girlfriend and went to Bayshore Playground and saw the coop. It was during the pandemic and I took my son out of school because virtual learning was night right for our family. So after a year with 3 young kids at home and home schooling, I couldn't wait to get my youngest girls in preschool. Preschool On the Beach. With a Playground? What could be cooler than that? There is one indoor classroom with books and puzzles and it's own child sized toilet and sink. There are 3 sheds full of bikes, scooters, tunnels, hula hoops, hockey sticks, basketballs and hoop, dollhouse, plenty of play toys, a sensory table, blocks, art supplies etc. They meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am-12pm. Parent volunteers go 30 min early and help set up fences around our area to ensure safety. During the pandemic it was an outdoor classroom and we did not have one case at our school. We set up the outdoor classroom with rugs and learning materials, a play dough station, an office area with markers, crayons, stamps, stencils etc, a doll house area, a creative play area (changes each week), lunch tables, art easel area, sensory table and block/toy truck/ play animal area each day. With ~15 parents, this requires 3 parent volunteers each day. Most parents work every other week but if you have more children, you are there weekly. The day starts with play time in the bike yard (there's plenty of bikes and outdoor activities for all; Wednesday's they can bring in their own bikes and helmets). Then it's circle time with Ms. Cori, whom the kids all adore. She goes over the calendar, days of the week, sings songs in 7 different languages. Then it's bike yard time again while the snack parent prepares a snack for the students. Then the kids all wash hands (we are very good with hand sanitizer and keeping clean) and enjoy their snack. Then it's free play in our fenced in outdoor school. We clean up toys and end in the playground. There is a lunch bunch for the older children where they pack a lunch and stay until 2pm for an additional fee. The 3 parents each have a specific job for the day -bike yard, snack or bathroom. There is a snack parent each week that prepares the snack all 3 days. We make sure to make notes of any student with allergies or sensitivities. There are monthly field trips (fire station, el dorado, bolsa chica, aquarium, library etc) which are paid from by fundraising (this year we made cocoa bombs at holiday time and sold sweets at the Naples boat canal show). Monthly meetings are held at 7pm on the first Thursday of each month. Attendance is required by one parent or guardian at the meetings and also school cleanups 2x a year. We also have a rainy day school for when we can't be outdoors due to the weather. My girls love their teacher, their friends and their school. It's definitely more play based. No worksheets here. However they do occasional seasonal crafts. It definitely is a bit of work for the parents but I think it's worth it as my girls will have great memories. Definitely nice to find other families the same age after the pandemic and after moving to a new area. We all look out for each other's kids. We celebrated Chinese New Year this year with a lions dance festival in the bike yard (the bike yard is only allowed for use of our children at the moment). And we have some fun trips planned for the end of the year.

LOVE Bayshore Co-op! My son will be starting his 2nd year, and I truthfully wish the director, Ms…read more Cori, could expand into an elementary school and beyond! While there is direct teaching and learning going on, the curriculum is play based and able to be modified for what the children are interested in at the moment. It so wonderful to be able to see the children think and grow. You always here that these communities are like a family or a village, but the truth is, I didn't really put much stock into that. I was so surprised to see that it's true! The parents are truly there for one another and for the kids. Bayshore is so much more than just a school. My child has thrived and learned so much about himself and how to interact with others. I'm so happy with our choice!

When you are blessed, and able to see your grandchildren have the same opportunities that you gave…read moreto your child in attending Little School of the West contributes to memories that continue to grow. Just like seeds that grow with caring, love and nurturing becomes a bundle of beautiful healthy flowers. Thank you, to all teachers, staff and all families belonging to this wonderful school. Doris and Ed Ebel Grandparents

My daughter attended here 2023-2024. It was worth it even as a part time student. She just started…read moreTK at another school with such ease. Starting her early at LSOTW was the best decision. The TK she's attending is a lot bigger with a lot of kids and I could only imagine it would have been overwhelming if it was her first school experience. Instead I have an extremely happy 4 year old excited for school every day. LSOTW prepared her for the full time school structure. I would have enrolled her earlier if I knew it would have made such an impact. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive The school is clean and I loved their safety protocols. I looked at other schools around the area when I was looking for a preschool and LSOTW was by far the best. We will miss LSOTW!

There are not enough positive things I can say about Nature's Edge! My son is preparing to leave to…read morestart pre-k in the public system and I am truly so sad that he has to leave this safe, wonderful place where I trust the staff and where I know he is engaged and truly learning new skills every day. I have noticed that my son knows things like letters, numbers and phonics that other children do not and I know that this is largely from his time at NECD as they offer optional homework and have an academic curriculum a few days of the week. We've had an amazing experience and I would recommend this center to anyone who is exploring preschools in the Long Beach area.

My daughter has gone to Nature's Edge since she was 2 years old and loves it. The place is kept…read moreimmaculate with play-based classrooms, a renovated playground, and outdoor play areas. Ms.Jay, Ms.Amber, and all of the teachers at Nature's Edge have been so kind, welcoming, and nurturing to my daughter. We are really glad that our daughter is able to go to Nature's Edge for preschool.

The staff maintain a healthy environment and are easy to work with. Very well maintained with…read morehealth and safety a priority. Your children are in good hands here.

We love Growing Tree!! We sent both our boys there and loved every minute of this experience. They…read moregrew so much and learned how to be polite and great kids. We were amazed at how they became so prepared for elementary school. Thank you Mrs. Serreta, thank you for being a second mom to me. There were stressful days when I would be in a rush and I forgot my lunch for work and she would give me snacks to get me through my day. She is such a caring a wonderful angel on this earth. So much love for Growing Tree, such a huge blessing to our family.

I cannot say enough about Discover Preschool. We have been a part of this community for 3 years…read more Both my daughter and son have attended this school and honestly I wish this was an elementary school so they could keep going. Roxy Mendoza the Director is great. She keeps parents informed and update on activities and events. Her office is always open if parents or children have questions or concerns. I always felt supported by her staff. The teachers are also great. I feel like both of my kids learned so much. I love all the arts and crafts the kids brought home and the kids enjoyed going on mini field trips. The class sizes are small so the kids really get to bond with the other children. We were also able to celebrated birthdays and holidays it was great. The campus feels safe and secure as it is a closed campus. It's also a nut-free campus for those children with nut allergies. I cannot say enough good things about my experience. I would highly recommend this school to families looking to enroll their child in preschool.

We loved this preschool! They have 1/2 programs which is great and all the teachers are so good…read morewith the kids. Both our kids went here. It was their favorite experience. They were always happy to go to school!