Haiku: LiMai Montessori Academy…read more Language immersion Self-paced and hands-on teachings Warm and caring staff. --- We were at LiMai Montessori for a couple of years, and my daughter absolutely loved her time there. Thanks to the loving team, our daughter always felt safe, cherished, and eager to head to school every day. She couldn't wait to give morning hugs to her teachers, Miss Dianna and Mrs Rekha. She truly blossomed under Miss Dianna's gentle guidance, energetic enthusiasm, and deep dedication. By Kindergarten, she mastered her math concepts and built an incredible foundation for learning. My daughter still talks about the country unit studies over the years and wants to visit and experience Japan's cherry blossoms and Paris' Mona Lisa. We still keep in touch with Miss Dianna, and she was even so sweet to FaceTime my daughter to calm her nerves during her first days of kindergarten. Mrs Rekha is a ray of sunshine, supportive, kind-hearted, and a favorite among the students. The directors, Mrs Tabitha and Mrs Amy, are always welcoming and communicative. They keep the school running seamlessly. What sets LiMai apart from others is its language and cultural immersion. For pre-school classes, your child can learn Mandarin, Korean, or Spanish. Tip: There's usually a long waitlist for Mandarin, so make sure to add your kid early and keep checking in with the staff. There are also add-on enrichment classes like piano, dance, and soccer. (LMA outsources to other companies, and they teach on campus.) My daughter always looked forward to her Dancing in Harmony dance classes with Miss Amber and performing at their dance recitals. Bonus: Your kid can opt in for freshly cooked Asian lunch meals like curry, soba, and japchae. I always smelled something delicious cooking at morning drop-off. There are always fun activities happening at the school too. From Trunk-or-Treat to Mother's and Father's Day events, to Water Play Day to Baby Prom--it makes it an enjoyable place for kids to play and for families to engage with others. We still hang out with the same group of friends/families we've met at LMA. We miss the teachers, staff, and school. We still come back to visit and are always greeted with warm hugs. We highly recommend LMA!

We had such an amazing experience at limai, we were there for 3 years and have nothing but amazing…read morethings to say about this school. We are especially grateful for Miss Dianna and the impact she had on our 2 boys, they absolutely thrived under her care and guidance. By the time they transitioned to kindergarten, they already knew their phonetic sounds and had such a strong foundation for learning. Miss Dianna is truly caring, patient, and dedicated, and we feel so lucky that our boys had the opportunity to learn from her. We will truly miss her, the staff, and the school. We highly recommend Limai!

We love this school - ALL the teachers are so wonderful and my daughter,Gemma, really flourished…read morehere. Such great care and curriculum. The staff really has love for all the kids and help them all grow so much. We are so grateful for the time she was there and especially to Ms. Gloria & Ms. Mandy! Can't wait to see them again when our next child attends in a couple years.

Our son has been attending Cypress Early Explorers (formerly Cypress Learning Tree) for a year now…read moreand we're so grateful for the entire staff. Everyone is very welcoming and attentive to all the children. Our son has a couple food-related allergies (peanut and dairy) and they do their best to accommodate. Over the past few months, they have renovated the classrooms and made some improvements to the large play yard. There is also a centralized app (Brightwheel) where parents receive important updates, make payments, receive photo updates, and check-in/out their child/children and I have not run into any issues so far. Parking can be a bit busy on random occasions but they have enforced a new rule that prevents cars from blocking the main driveway and there's plenty of street parking if the actual spots are taken. We're lucky enough to walk to CEEP on occasion but when we do drive, there's almost always parking available for a quick pick up or drop off. Lastly, the curriculum and schedules are very well-balanced and our son always comes home sharing exciting updates about what he learned, what he saw, and/or what kinds of arts and crafts he worked on. I could keep going but I'll end this review by highlighting the excellent operation here and how happy my child (and my wife and I) feel about Cypress Early Explorers Preschool.

Our experience at Dream-I has been so amazing. We've sent two kids through the program and they…read moreboth absolutely love the activities, teachers, and amazing food that they offer. If we hadn't moved, we definitely would put out youngest through the program once she turns 2 as well. Every month they have a theme that they explore, and every day is a different activity related to that theme. The activities are so much more than the traditional preschool activities of cheerio letters and painting single letters over and over again. This school truly goes all out and the staff really care about the students and their education. Check out their Instagram page to see the amazing activities that they do all year long! Our kids favorites were space month and construction month. We have absolutely loved dream-I with their STEM philosophy and over the top projects and activities! Thank you so much for taking care of our boys. We will miss you all!

Searching around for schools when your child reaches the age of a pre schooler can be one of the…read moremost stressful things you can do. I googled, went on Facebook groups, Reddit, you name it. I visited dozens of schools and when I found dream-I, I knew right away this was the school for my daughter. Other schools gave me quick tours then asked if I wanted to be on a waiting list. I didn't get to ask much questions or understand the curriculum and environment of the school. Dream I did an in depth one-on-one tour for me and my kid which ended up being around an hour or so. They explained every little thing they do and let me ask ALL the questions I had. And was patient about it lol Michelle and Chad have made sure my child was going to be in a safe and nurturing but also academically growing space. My child has grown so much in the past few months and comes home with A wealth of knowledge! One day she came home reciting the solar system, then the days of the week and more! I am confident that dream I is not only keeping my child safe but making sure she as academically growing in the best and funnest way possible. Very happy with my kids progress.

My daughter went went here for about 2 years. The teachers/care takers are absolute amazing! Ms…read moreCindy, amazing! Ms Becca, amazing! Ms Maria, amazing! The whole staff is just amazing. The kids have tons of activities to do and every week is different. I love how you get pictures and videos of your kids throughout the day. The facility is clean and well taken care of. I love how there's a security guard there and key code door access. The reason why I took off two stars is because of the meals that they provide specifically when they become 2 years old. It felt like every other day they were feeding the kids beans and salad. BEANS AND SALAD. We spoke to the district director (I think her name was Lisa) about this and she said it was in line with a "healthy and full meal." I don't know about you but I would never want to feed my kid beans and lettuce as a meal. On top of that, getting protein such as chicken, fish or meat was really rare. I think a whole month you they would receive 5 chicken dishes. A lot of bean dishes and a lot of canned fruit. Paying $1500 a month I expect better meals. We ended up leaving to a different daycare and things are a lot better and the likelihood of us coming back is close to never.

We enrolled our son last minute when family was no longer an option. As a first time parent I was a…read morelittle anxious enrolling my son to daycare and looking back at my experience the whole team did a great job easing my mind. My son attended kinder care for 2 1/2 years. We had an amazing experience the staff were very friendly and personable. We had to move unexpectedly to a new county and had to pull my son otherwise he would have staid at this center until starting public school. Definitely would recommend this daycare.

By far one of them best daycares in OC. I love this place ever since I found it, I thought it was…read moregreat. My kids have been here a few months now and they love it. My son has really started talking so much and learns lots. They had a previous daycare and did not excel as much as they do here. All the teachers are great, the administrators at front desk are always helpful. It's super convenient and provides peace of mind knowing they have live video were you can watch your children through out the day. My kids love coming here everyday. It's very secure with your own personal code to open the doors, as well as sign your children in and out. I definitely recommend to anyone looking for a daycare. I will be having a new born soon and will honestly feel very comfortable leaving her here at 3 months because I know I can always watch her. And I trust the teachers here 100% they are very kind!

I am sharing my experience with Kiddie Academy of Buena Park because I believe parents deserve to…read moreknow how a serious incident involving my 10-month-old son was handled-- by HR and Corporate! I do want to start off by saying Ms. Karla and Mrs. Jasmine in the office as well as many of the other teachers were amazing in the almost 4 years that my other children attended. Up until my youngest son started at Kiddie Academy I loved the school, referred people to the school and spoke so highly of it but after this incident and how HR and Corporate are handling it, it's extremely unprofessional and unacceptable. On July 2, 2026, an incident occurred between my infant son and an employee. Management reviewed surveillance footage of the incident, and the employee was subsequently removed from the classroom and terminated. Based on what I witnessed myself and what was communicated to me regarding the footage, the incident involved the employee flicking my son's in the nose, smacking his arm which made him scream and cry and flicking remaining water from her hands into his face after washing her hands. I reported the matter to Community Care Licensing and the Buena Park Police Department. One of my biggest concerns has been the handling of the surveillance footage. I specifically requested that the footage be preserved because it documented what happened to my son. I was later informed that the surveillance system automatically overwrites footage after approximately four days and that the footage was no longer available. I have repeatedly asked why footage involving an incident serious enough to result in an employee's termination was not preserved, particularly after I requested that it be saved. I have not received an explanation. I have also repeatedly requested complete written documentation regarding the incident. After more than two months of requests my emails went unread and phone calls and voicemails never answered or called back. I finally emailed again stating all the violations they were violating by keeping this information from me and sure enough I received an report that was not filled out correctly. In my opinion, the report did not adequately document what management had observed on the surveillance footage. Instead of describing the specific actions involving my son, the report stated that the "employee was terminated for not follow Kiddie Academy policies and procedures" and stated nothing else. I've emailed them again asking for a corrected report and again have been left without a response! I have also raised concerns about discrepancies between what I was told occurred and information provided in connection with the Community Care Licensing investigation. I have repeatedly requested clarification regarding those discrepancies. Throughout this process, I have sent multiple emails, made phone calls, and contacted HR and corporate seeking answers and documentation concerning my own child. Many of my questions have gone unanswered, and I have experienced significant difficulty obtaining responses. What concerns me most as a parent is the lack of transparency and communication after such a serious incident involving an infant who could not speak for himself. I am sharing my personal experience and the events as they were communicated to me and documented through my communications with the HR, corporate, law enforcement, and Community Care Licensing. Parents considering this facility may want to ask specific questions about: * How long surveillance footage is retained * Under what circumstances footage involving a serious incident is preserved * How incidents involving employees are documented * What information is reported to Community Care Licensing * What documentation parents receive when an incident involves their child * How HR and corporate communicate with families after a serious incident And what are they doing to protect our children. I trusted this facility with my infant son. After what occurred, I expected transparency, accurate documentation, preservation of relevant information, and timely communication. Unfortunately, that has not been my experience. I have made numerous attempts to address these concerns privately before posting publicly. I am sharing my experience now because I believe other parents have the right to ask these questions and make informed decisions about who they trust to care for their children.

I am so happy that the stars aligned when it was time to start daycare in the beginning of 2023…read more After calling for their availability, I felt an instant connection with Lynn. At that time, she had other families on her waitlist. It wasn't until a couple weeks later, I followed up to see if anything had changed. Fortunately, a spot had opened and we couldn't have envisioned any other place for our 3yo son. Lynn and Francis are a dynamic duo. They care so much for our kids, shower them with love, and really do treat them like their own. The kids are taught to be independent, be respectful, manners, and how to regulate their emotions, safely. I love how they were so patient our little one and encouraged him with positive reinforcement. My favorite thing to ask him after 'school' was what he ate for lunch and hearing all the cute and silly nicknames of his friends. Their preschool curriculum is also great! Our son learned how to write his ABC's and numbers and name the first year (we hadn't started any workbooks at the time). His writing and penmanship is so neat, compared to his older sibling. Speaking of neat, I love how kids come home looking as good, or better, than when they were dropped off! My son has long hair, and love that Francie and him have 1:1 time when she redoes it after a fun filled day. I can't say enough great things about Lynn and Brighter Beginnings. She's got it down! We are so thankful and blessed to have them part of our lives for the last 1.5yrs. Thank you Lynnie and Francie!

I truly believe Lynn and Francis are the best combo to care for our toddlers. They love and treat…read moreour boys like their own. Structured activities, but freedom to play and be kids. My kids' social skills, academic knowledge, manners, and independence have soared since going to Brighter Beginnings. Super grateful we found such a supportive in home daycare that aligns with our family values.

our son started here at age two ... now just past 4 years old, has made great strides in speech and…read moresocial skills. this is a small, safe, wonderful place for children. the headmaster and all the teachers are absolutely excellent and I trust them 100%. although most of the staff and children here are Korean, everyone is warm and welcoming to all other backgrounds.

I have attended this preschool a long time ago and all I remember is that it was an amazing place…read more any time it was someone's birthday we would have a celebration and that persons friend would give them a card. I also remember meeting my first friends there and we are still best friends. I remember that there were always fun and existing activities, and the teachers were always very kind to us!

We've had such a positive experience with Evergreen Preschool. Our first child started here at age…read moretwo and stayed through kindergarten, and now our second child is currently attending. The director and teachers genuinely care about each child--they're kind, attentive, and truly loving. It's clear they take the time to understand and support every child individually. One thing we especially appreciate is the daily lunch. It's not only healthy but also delicious, which is rare to find at a preschool! We feel so grateful to have found a place where we can trust our children are being well cared for, both emotionally and physically. Evergreen has been a wonderful part of our family's journey.

Evergreen has really prepared my son for Kindergarten and it has been evident through the way my…read moreson has been adjusting both academically and socially. My son went to Evergreen for 3 years and I am currently sending my daughter there now. The staff is friendly, the admins are great, and the curriculum is amazing. They also serve homemade Korean food for breakfast and lunch! Would recommend to everyone!

I truly love Sunny Day Montessori Academy . So far my grandchildren are enrolled - they are happy…read moreto go . They have lots of fun activities , staff is terrific with children, always attentive. Place is always cleaned, all areas . The new director Maria has gone out of her way to bring this place to a beautiful happy place.

We cannot say enough great things about Sunny Day (and Buena Park) Montessori! We started our son…read morehere 3 1/2 years ago and we just left as he is starting TK at a school. All of the staff is amazing, he loved actually going to school and he progressed so well while he was there. It was a hard decision to leave but we needed to transition to his primary school. We highly recommend it here!

Our two children have been attending Arborland for about two years, and we could not be happier…read morewith our decision to enroll them. Our youngest started in the Toddler classroom with Ms. Karla, while our oldest has been in the Preschool classroom with Ms. Salzman. Watching both of them grow, develop confidence, and genuinely enjoy going to school has been incredibly rewarding and affirms our decision. As a school, Arborland is exceptionally well organized. The campus is clean, secure, and well maintained, and the staff consistently demonstrate professionalism, kindness, and a genuine commitment to the children. Our kids also participate in the extended childcare program, which has been a wonderful experience. They genuinely enjoy that time with their friends and teachers, so much so that there are days when they do not want to leave. One of the main reasons we chose Arborland was because we wanted a more structured Montessori toddler program than what we found at many other nearby schools serving children 18 months and older. Ms. Karla created exactly the environment we were hoping for. She is warm, patient, and incredibly caring, while also setting clear expectations and consistent boundaries that the children understand and respect. We truly appreciated the balance she brings to her classroom. Another aspect we especially valued was that Ms. Karla and her assistant teachers spoke Spanish with our daughter throughout the day. As parents raising bilingual children, having that support reinforced what we practice at home and has been a meaningful part of her early education. The Montessori approach has been an excellent fit for our independent, curious, and strong-willed daughter. She has now transitioned into the Preschool program, and we can already see how well prepared she is thanks to the strong foundation built in the Toddler classroom. We are incredibly grateful to Ms. Karla and her assistant teachers for giving our daughter such a positive start to her educational journey. We also appreciate Ms. Salzman and the entire Arborland team for creating an environment where both of our children continue to learn, grow, and thrive. We wholeheartedly recommend Arborland to families looking for a nurturing, structured, and high-quality Montessori education.

We are so fortunate to have found Arborland Montessori. We love all the school programs, especially…read morethe dual language program. And the staffs are even more outstanding! My oldest is now in the Primary class with Maestra Michelle and Maestra Aurora, and my second is finishing the toddler class with Ms Karla and her assistants, Ms Melissa, Ms Ally, and Ms Marissa. The most comforting part for me is to know that my kids are in great care with their teachers. I randomly received personal messages from Ms Karla and Maestra Michelle about my kids' day, their accomplishments, or just something silly they did, with a picture! I cannot express how lucky we are to have teachers that genuinely love the kids so much. It has been such joy to see our kids thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and in every way! I remember when they first started school, they were little people that barely knew how to talk. Day after day, month after month, they started to put words together, making sentences, then started to tell stories about their day at school. One day they surprised me with putting away their own toy! Then another surprise, putting on their own shoes! They learned independence, and courtesy, and so much more! We are so happy that our kids are at Arborland, thriving under lots of love and care. Thank you Arborland! Especially to the teachers and staffs!!