Our daughter started in Creative Child when she was 2 years old. They helped us with assuring that…read moreshe successfully became potty trained, which was one of the first and major milestones for her while she was at the school. We are super grateful and feel so fortunate that our daughter was able to learn tremendously in so many ways and grow healthy at Creative Child. We miss all the teachers, staff and Director at Creative Child, so much. It was mixed emotions for us when our daughter finished her education and time at Creative Child - we were excited and thankful to see how much she had grown and was ready for the next stage but also very sad to have to say goodbye to all her teachers and staff and friends. At the beginning it was challenging, as it is for most parents, to drop off our daughter at preschool for the very first time. However, our worries and anxieties pretty quickly faded away and were replaced with peace of mind, gratitude, and excitement, as we got to know all the teachers at Creative Child, and observed how much our daughter was learning and growing. All the teachers, staff, and Director at Creative Child are very professional, patient, friendly, warm, and loving. We genuinely felt the warmth, care, and love that they had for our daughter and other children. Our daughter felt equally the same. As she grew and further developed her language ability, she would tell us how much she liked her teachers or what they taught her; she also often came home excited and shared her drawings or other art she created. At school, when we dropped her off, picked her up, or at school events, we saw how our daughter interacted with her teachers and sincerely appreciated the thoughtfulness, kindness, and caring attention they showed to our daughter. We regularly received communication and photos from the teachers so we can see the highlights of the day, the learning and fun all the children experienced. The whole school environment - the classrooms, backyard, and overall details and spaces throughout Creative Child, are all intentionally and carefully designed to be safe, conducive to learning, developmentally appropriate, and support the children's academic and socio-emotional growth. Our daughter has dietary restrictions, and we did not have to worry about them accommodating and supporting her dietary needs. They even provided dietary accommodation for us and our other older daughter during special school celebrations and events. The school regularly organized and hosted various special fun and meaningful events to celebrate holidays and showcase the learning of our children. For example, two of the special celebrations we enjoyed so much, included -1. Christmas concert where all the children prepared and worked together to sing traditional Holiday music, and 2. Arts Show Case where all children carefully guided by teachers, created a variety of art that they beautifully displayed throughout the backyard on a Saturday morning with delicious food and drinks, for parents and other family to enjoy and be proud and also for families to socialize with one another and the teachers. Overall, our daughter grew significantly at Creative Child, which became like another home for her, where she made friends, learned a new extensive vocabulary from all the academic instructions and guidance (e.g., many books they read to them, creative activities, imaginary and cooperative play, and overall peer social interactions). Additionally, our daughter gained self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-regulation skills. We feel we worked together with the Creative Child family to raise our daughter and they, like us, worked hard to make sure she was safe all the time, learned extensively, was happy, and grew healthy - physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally. We cannot express fully how grateful and blessed we feel for being able to have our daughter grow up at Creative Child, to experience some of the most important formative years of her childhood in a richly stimulating and safe environment and with fully competent, compassionate, and dedicated early childhood educators. We formed special and beautiful memories (including a collection of so many great photos) from her time at Creative Child and will forever carry them with us.

We thought we knew what to expect from preschool, having already sent our older son through one…read morewhen we lived in a different city, but Creative Child Preschool in Temple City still managed to pleasantly surprise us. I hope this review helps other parents new to the area see what a gem this school has been for busy parents like ourselves. First is the schedule. Drop-off starts earlier than most other schools in the area, and pick-up is any time before 6pm. This translate to tangible flexibility for two working parents. We'd heard about, and experienced, other preschools with shorter hours that even take weeks off for spring and winter break like the public school calendar. Believe me when I say I'm eternally grateful we never had to manage those schedule gaps with Creative Child. Next is the physical space. The school itself feels like a home, each room beautifully decorated and cozy. The school yard is huge, with swings, slides, and a sandbox. Whenever we visit, my daughter is running and jumping through the yard with her friends like it's her own personal jungle gym. There are also add-ons we could opt into throughout the week. My daughter looked forward to Tuesday tap dancing every single week, along with Mandarin and My Gym classes. These are activities right on campus during school hours. Outside of school hours, we even got to invite her grandparents to her tap recital, and it turned into such a great family bonding moment. Creative Child doesn't feel like just a place to drop off your kid. I appreciate how intentional they are about pulling parents into the experience all year long. I did a mechanical bull ride with my daughter on Father's Day. We built gingerbread houses together during the holidays. The summer calendar get even better with magician, petting zoo, splash days, and more! The teachers are superstars here. The school is intimate enough that the teachers are familiar to all the kids, even if they're not the primary instructor for their class. So as my daughter moved up each year, she was never meeting anyone brand new, just a familiar face she hadn't had as her main teacher yet. Ms. Denise, Ms. Annie, Mr. Viet, Ms. Sharon, Ms. Susan, Ms. Jessica and Ms. Giselle all became familiar to her over the years, and I think that consistency built so much of her confidence. My daughter had trouble pronouncing her "s" sounds early on, enough that we got a professional consult just to be safe. Once she started in the Imagineer class with Ms. Denise, her speech noticeably improved week after week. I felt like she's already performing at a kindergarten level even though she's not even at that age yet. And the food deserves a mention. Ms. Rosie runs the kitchen, and she's a magician. My daughter won't touch oatmeal at home, but somehow cleans her bowl at school. We joke that we need to steal the recipes from Ms. Rosie someday, because the quality of meals in the public school system isn't even close in comparison. Lastly, getting to know the other families in our cohort made it clear we'd landed somewhere special. So many families here are rooted in the local community, and I learned so much just from talking to other parents, tips on neighborhood activities, what to expect once public school starts, from families with older siblings already there. Those are the invisible benefits nobody tells you when searching for a preschool. We definitely got more out of the school than what we paid for. Creative Child gave us the school part and the community part, and we're genuinely going to miss it when she finally graduates and enter the public school system. Creative Child Arcadia simply exceeded our expectations in every way!

Our family had such a wonderful experience with AIP. My daughter was part of the AIP family for…read morefour years, progressing through Mini Todd, K1, K2 (TK), and Kindergarten. Throughout every stage, she grew academically, socially, and emotionally thanks to the incredible teachers and structured curriculum. Although she missed the first‑grade cutoff by 4 days, her new public school offered an assessment -- and because of the exceptional teaching and learning at AIP, she passed the assessment and was approved to move up to first grade. As a parent, I felt genuinely sad when it was time to leave AIP. I truly wish they had an elementary program because the teachers and curriculum are exceptional. We absolutely love all the teachers there -- every single one played a meaningful role in my daughter's growth. We always felt she was in a safe, caring, and inspiring environment. The good news is that our younger daughter will be turning 2 next year, and she'll be joining the AIP family too. Highly recommend!!!

Our family had a wonderful experience at Academicise International Preschool. The teachers took…read moregreat care of our child and were so attentive to every little detail, and academically the foundation they built is outstanding -- our child is now more than a year ahead of peers at the current school. Their process is also excellent: over the three years we were there, every question and request we had was well tracked and answered, and there was never a surprise. Our child has since graduated and moved on to elementary school, but still talks about and misses the teachers all the time -- that says everything about how loved and cared for they felt there. We're truly grateful for everything they did. Highly recommend!

Our son is about to "graduate" from Arcadia Playschool and it has been a great experience with the…read morePlayschool in the past 3 years. In the beginning, our son (18-month old) had challenges being with a group of friends and Mr. Dave, Ms. Ranum, and teachers had so much patience and positive attitude working with my son to overcome it. They assisted with the potty train process which helped us so much. The school also handled Covid situation well, and we never had to worry about it. Our son enjoys his time here. He makes good friends and he loves all the teachers from three different age classes. This place makes our parenting life to have one less thing to worry about. I recommend this school to all our friends and families. We have signed up our second son to be here and we will suggest you to take a tour to see it yourself!

This is a wonderful place and we are so glad our daughter could go here for her first school…read moreexperience. The owners and staff are attentive, accommodating, and easy to talk to. Our child began with major separation anxiety, but thanks to the teachers who stuck by her side, she began dancing and having fun in as little as four days and the crying at drop-off stopped after 2 weeks, at which point she began to run inside to be with her teachers and friends. The facility is very clean, safe, and built with growing kids in mind. They have a really good curriculum and great activities in each classroom. In the toddler class (ages 18-36mo & where our child was) they have a 6-to-1 child/teacher ratio. If I had to complain about one thing, it's that I wish we could get more photos/videos and updates throughout the day, but since I also don't want the teachers on cell-phones all day long, it's an okay trade off knowing that our kid will come home happy everyday and sometimes with cool art projects in hand! The staff also does a great job notifying us of any incidents (booboos, bites, runny noses) that need our immediate attention or knowledge. They have a good, effective covid policy in place too and if I'm not mistaken only one child tested positive for covid since the pandemic began, but the child stayed home and quarantined. The entire school/staff was then dismissed to get tested and the results were all negative. To protect everyone, they check everyone's temps upon arrival and they won't hesitate to send children home for high temps or any covid-like symptoms. I would highly recommend anyone to come here, especially if it's their child's first school. They do a wonderful job.

Our family has been a part of All Seasons for the past 4 years, and my son just graduated this…read moresummer. Looking back, choosing this school was the absolute best decision we could have made for his early education and development! Every single teacher here is exceptionally nice, patient, and genuinely invested in the children's growth. They create such a warm, welcoming environment that my son looked forward to going to school every single day. What we love most about the curriculum is the perfect balance it strikes: Strong Academics & Creativity: They have an impressive academic foundation that fully prepared my son for his next big step into elementary school, but they always keep it full of creativity, imagination, and fun. Endless Activities: The school keeps the kids engaged with a wonderful variety of activities that brought out the best in my son's curiosity. Amazing Care: As a parent, peace of mind is everything. The school safety is top-notch. Plus, it is incredibly convenient that they provide two healthy snacks and a nutritious lunch every day, which my son loved. If you are looking for a safe, nurturing, academic, and creative preschool that feels like family, I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Wonderful school with caring teachers, Ms. Gabrielle and Ms. Tyna. Program Director Minerva is…read moreamazing, energetic and knows everyone. My son started here at 4 years old very shy and full of tears. In the 1.5 years here, he's become a kid who is excited to go to school. He now loves spelling and tells me about all the different things he's learned in class. There are always fun activities happening each week like art projects, butterfly life cycle or themes of the month. A fantastic balance of learning and play. Definitely recommend!

I've been meaning to write this since the middle of August, when our son Lucas left Planet…read morePreschool to start TK at Longden. Lucas spent two years here, and I can't say enough about the care he received. Thank you to Judy, the owner, for building a place that truly feels like a second home, and to all of his wonderful teachers -- especially Ms. Alma. They didn't just teach him; they made him feel seen and loved every single day. It's been over a month and a half, and from time to time Lucas still asks me if we can go visit Ms. Alma at Planet Preschool. And now that he's in TK, I can see how ready he was -- honestly, ahead. Everything he learned here carried right over.

Planet Preschool is a wonderful preschool that does a great job teaching kids the fundamental…read moreskills they need before starting elementary school. Both of my kids have attended since we moved here, and we've had such a great experience. Ms. Tarita was especially helpful when it came to potty training my youngest. We worked together and were able to get him fully potty trained in just three weeks! As a parent, you know how challenging potty training can be, so having that extra support made such a big difference. Ms. Alma is also an amazing teacher. She helped my son learn to write his name, recognize his alphabet and colors, and count to 20. By the time he transitioned to elementary school, he was actually ahead of his class in many of those areas. I also love that they send pictures every day, so you get to see what your child is doing and stay updated on their day. During the summer, they plan lots of fun activities for the kids as well. Most importantly, Planet Preschool provides a fun, caring, and safe environment. As a working parent, having peace of mind knowing your kids are safe, happy, and learning while you're at work means so much. We're very grateful for the teachers and our experience here!

From the moment we enrolled our first child at just 2 years old, we knew we had found something…read moretruly special; and years later, with both of our kids having grown up here, that feeling has only deepened. The entire staff is incredibly kind. Every single person, from the front office to the classroom, greets you with warmth and genuine care. But what has moved us most is the patience and thoughtfulness the teachers bring to each child. They don't just teach to a group; they take the time to truly understand each child's personality and meet them exactly where they are. One of our children is highly sensitive, and we were honestly a little nervous about how he'd navigate the preschool environment. The teachers embraced him completely; they were endlessly patient, consistent, and nurturing with him year after year. That kind of attentiveness is rare and means the world to a parent. The growth and independence we've seen in both of our kids has been remarkable. They've blossomed into confident, curious little people who are genuinely excited to learn and so much of that is thanks to the incredible foundation built here. We also cannot overstate how trustworthy and reliable this school is. Drop-off and pick-up always feel safe and organized, communication is always clear, and we've never once had to second-guess leaving our children here. There is always an open line of communication between us and the staff/teachers and they never make us feel like we are burdening them with questions. They are all so welcoming and friendly; and we're so grateful to be part of this school.

Update - over the last few months the school director, Cheryl Roberts and the lead teacher,…read moreFernanda Cuevas have gone so far and above what I could ever hope for from any school. Not only do they continue to help our daughter grow and give her the personalized attention she needs in class, on the playground, in daycare. But they have gone to the whole way to the mat for her to advocate for the essential services she will need to continue to learn and grow. Our daughter may well be stronger and even safer years after she graduates from AMS because of their limitless advocating for her. Separately, our daughter is now communicating at what an independent assessment has said is a level 1.5 years above her age group. And she's an increasingly confident and determined little person. Someplace else, she might be reciting more things by rote or I don't even know what skill someone might need a toddler to have. Instead, she can and will tackle anything. It just doesn't occur to her there's something she can't do. They are an enormous part of that. And just great partners in all aspects. I'm a better mom because I know them. Arcadia Montessori school is not just a school of magnificently talented, dedicated and kind people. They *love* their students. They advocate for and protect kids way beyond what one could reasonably expect from anyone other than immediate family. They just bring tears to my eyes - more than I'd like to admit! And just yesterday when I went to pick up our daughter who otherwise has deep separation anxiety said - mama, can you come back a little later?

**Disclaimer: our son never went here (it was too far and even though I LOVE my tour we decided…read moreagainst driving half an hr everyday x 2 which we know can cause a lot of stress). This review is purely based off of my tour and the vibe I got. I had toured quite a few schools before enrolling my son in another preschool near our house (which we love). There were Montessori (both AMI and "inspired") schools, a posh school located in a rather affluent part of town, full immersion schools (Spanish/Mandarin). After touring so many schools, I had to say the most important thing for me is the teachers'/director's "vibe" and how well I think they will care for my child. This ain't a cram school for college. I don't need my kid to come out SAT style scoring a 1600 (or whatever the next "perfect score" will be). They need to be well cared for by loving care providers. And Playfactory had just that. Granted it was only a tour - but you can learn a lot about a place just during a thirty minute interaction. At some places I toured - kids were left crying by themselves with NO ONE checking in on them. The teachers were all there, seeing them cry, and did nothing. I really don't care if they teach Calculus, this is not acceptable. That was a hard no for me. At some other places, the director acted like my kid would be guaranteed a Harvard admission spot and sending them anywhere else would result in a detriment in their learning and development. We all know there are various ways of teaching and fostering learning. There is no one single way. I would not want my kid in a place where people think their way of doing things is superior. Hard pass. Come Playfactory - I had such a relaxing feeling the moment I spoke to Ms. Tammie. There was a girl who was crying for mom. Ms. Tammie knew her by name, crouched down and told her "I have a feeling it's almost mom time". She stopped crying immediately. When I came by the 2 year olds' classroom, this was after official school time was over so the kids were all independently playing, but they were all happy, calm, and their teacher was just around the corner prepping some stuff but always keeping an eye on them. All the teachers I interacted with were kind and seemed to not be overworked. For faculty - Playfactory gets an A+ from my tour. I also love how they have a HUGE play area. It was amazing, almost like Lacy Park vibe, which is really hard to find in most preschools. The kids do tree planting and care for their little gardens. It's the cutest thing. I am still a bit sad we didn't get to try Playfactory - not that we don't love our current school, but really the only factor that held us back from PF was the distance. I still recommend all my friends who live in the Temple City/Arcadia area to check them out.

My son came here when he was about 2.5 years old. This year we transitioned him to a public school…read morefor TK. We were searching for so many daycare around the SGV area and we came upon Playfactory Preschool. The school is located at a church. They have multiple rooms for the different age group. They have a large yard so they have plenty of space to play in. All the teachers my son had were wonderful with him. Ms. Wendy, Ms Maria, Ms Anna and Ms. Xing. My son loved Ms. Emma as well. She's the one who cooks lunch for the kids. He always came home happy. They are more play base than academics. They emphasize learning through play. This daycare is one of the more reasonable price daycare around this area which is a plus.

Love and care was my daughters first school experience, she was 4 yo when she started and attended…read morethe pre-k class here. Ms Lucia the director was professional, caring and kind. She helps make sure that your concerns are heard and supports your child's needs. The staff is amazing and kind too! From the teachers to the staff that helps feed and clean up after the kids to keep the facility safe- I highly recommend Love and Care. I was nervous at first sending my daughter off with someone else but they all made me feel so secure and safe. Which is so important for a first timer. Thank you to everyone here! We will miss you but not for long because I will surely enroll my younger daughter here asap!!!

This is THE BEST SCHOOL FOR YOUR BABIES! I really cannot say more good things about this place. My…read moreson was here for Caterpillar, Sunshine bear & Kindergarten, he loved all his teachers and we are so sad we have to leave. Ms. Lucia the director is always so kind and understanding, Ms. Carmen & Ms. Karina developed a very special bond with my son. We will miss this place so much!!!

Learning Tree Montessori of Arcadia deserves every one of these five stars! We watched our daughter…read moretransform right before our eyes, from a crying, clingy mess on her first day to the confident, "big sweet girl" she is today. This incredible change is entirely thanks to the dedicated and loving staff. A massive, heartfelt thank you to the amazing teachers: Ms. Donna, Ms. Eunis, Ms. Diana, Ms. Zoe, Ms. Christina, Ms. Brianna, Ms. Wendy, Ms. Patty, Ms. Cindy, Ms. Li and all the other teachers. Your boundless patience, professional teaching, and warm guidance built an incredible foundation for her future. We are so grateful!

LTMoA is the BEST. They are attentive, realistic about goals, communicative, and really, really…read morecare about every child. Our boy just turned 3, and he's been there since basically the moment he turned 2. He HATES holidays now!!! Great naps, great snacks, great friends, and nothing but thumbs ups all around. Couldn't be happier. PLEASE consider checking them out!!!

We cannot recommend Pink Elephant enough. Our youngest son started at Pink Elephant at 7 months,…read moreafter having such a positive experience with our eldest. Within a day, he was suddenly taking very consistent (and long) naps, eating on the same schedule we had at home, and actively engaging with all the teachers at the school. We would get regular photos of him "learning", something we really loved- despite being so young, the teachers continue to invest in his development. We can tell that they pay attention to him- they're constantly reporting back to us on his preferences and his development. It's also really clear how attached he's become to Ms. Mae. He lights up when he sees her and loves to be in her arms. We are so thankful that Pink Elephant has taken care of both of our children.

Long overdue updated review! We just can't say enough good things about Pink Elephant. Although our…read morefirstborn had already moved onto preschool, but our babygirl is ready for daycare! Let me say, Ms May helped my both kids to start walking!!! Our girl is a bit physically delayed but once she started Pink Elephant, she stood up within 2 weeks and walking within a month! Not to mention, our firstborn started walking the very same week at Pink Elephant. We were pretty shocked! Don't know what Ms May did, but she definitely has tricks up her sleeves with kids! She literally has answers to everything. Know that Ms May and their staffs are extremely knowledgable as well! I've asked Ms May for many advices in the beginning with our firstborn because there's just so many questions and Ms May had answered them all, and helped us with their eating/drinking habits and so on. We are so blessed to have Ms May and staffs caring for our babygirl, daily pictures are such a bonus as many daycare doesn't do so on a daily basis. Pink Elephant does, consistently everyday too, now that's commitment. Give them a try, you won't regret it.