As a dad, I can't say enough good things about Seal Beach Playgroup. From day one, I've felt not…read morejust welcomed, but celebrated as an involved parent, especially being a dad. This isn't one of those places where only moms are expected to show up. Dads are in the classroom, on the playground, helping with projects, and building real relationships with the kids and families. It's a community that truly values parents of all kinds. The school itself is incredible. It focuses on play-based learning, is nurturing, and full of heart. Our child is in the junior class this year, and we've been blown away by Miss Kate. She brings warmth, creativity, and a calm confidence that makes the kids feel safe and seen. The kids learn through play, nature, art, music, and community. It's the kind of place where your child's imagination is nurtured, their social-emotional skills are supported, and their joy is contagious. If you're looking for a preschool where your whole family can grow, connect, and be part of something special, Seal Beach Playgroup is it. We've made lifelong memories here and we're just getting started.

We have had such a wonderful experience at Seal Beach playgroup. From day one, the teachers have…read morebeen incredibly caring, attentive, and patient with every child. They truly take the time to understand each child's personality, needs, and comfort level, which makes such a difference--especially for little ones who are still adjusting to a school environment. We are so grateful for this preschool/community and highly recommend it to any family looking for a warm, engaging, and supportive early childhood program in Seal Beach.

UPDATE: The response…read moreto our deeply honest, brave review was responded to exactly how we expected-- lacking introspection, blame shifting to parents, aggression toward normal child behaviors, and serious gaslighting by Amber. Everything expressed in our initial review was accurate, not embellished or exaggerated, and remains deeply concerning. I'm glad we have been able to save some families the heartache we experienced. For those that choose to send their children here--please do so with caution and stay well informed. P.S. They do send photos of your children regularly but what we noticed since attending another pre-school, is that the photos from Marley's were almost never candid--resulting in staged feeling smiles and photos. Yes--it's lovely getting photos of your smiling children, but you don't really realize that you don't get to see what they're actually doing and how they're feeling when they're being encouraged to smile for a photo opp. Whether it's by express or implied request. At our current pre-school, nearly all the photos are candid and tell us so much more about their day. They feel so much more real! I didn't think it would--but it definitely makes a world of a difference. Something for Marley's to consider that parents might benefit from.

Couldn't say more positive things about our experience at Marley's. We had a negative experience at…read morea daycare prior so I was pleasantly surprised at how fast my daughter adjusted. Every single drop off has been a breeze, mostly because my 4 year old absolutely loves her school and teachers. Every teacher is amazing. And I love the check ins and communication about her progress. Highly recommend.

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!

I trust Natures Edge with both my kiddos. They got excellent care under Ms. Jay and Ms. Amber's…read moresupervision! the program offers a very good curriculum based on play, social emotional learning, and a very healthy amount of exposure to the playground. The teachers are kind and supportive of my children and their needs. They partnered with me, as you would expect from a high quality program, to develop goals and support my children. The staff have become a reliable and supportive part of my village!! Thanks for all you do for our kids, NECDC team!

Well where i can even begin my son Ezra started at Natures Edge Preschool in Feb. i believe i…read moreabsolutely approve love how well the school runs Ms. Jay, Ms. Amber & the rest of the teachers their incredible with everything they do with the children love how they make me feel so welcomed more so how Ms. Jay + Ms. Amber is so communicative are when it comes to incidents, class newsletter

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.

My wife and I have been searching everywhere for the perfect preschool for our 3-year-old, and…read morewe're so glad we found Discovery Preschool. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed. Roxy was amazing and guided us through every step of the process. The entire staff was engaging, patient, and genuinely connected with the children. What we love most is that it's not a "hands-off, just let them play" type of school. Discovery has a thoughtful, structured curriculum that includes early learning, leadership skills, writing, crafting, and so much more. We truly adore this place and feel confident our child will thrive here. I highly encourage parents who are looking for a well-balanced preschool to give this one a look!

My son went to Discovery Preschool and had the best experience. Ms. Celia was a wonderful and…read moreunderstanding teacher to guide my son. He has a speech delay and went into Discovery with limited words but finished the program with so many new words and so many friends. Ms. Roxy the program director runs such a a great program for the kids and us parents. I appreciate the small class size and the engaging and hands on learning the kids get. The kids are taught in class but most importantly they are taught to be kind individuals. My daughter will be entering the program when she is old enough and we can't wait to be back with everyone at Discovery again!

We absolutely loved BSCC. It has been such a nurturing environment for our daughter to thrive in…read more The staff are caring and attentive her individual needs. they are also very flexible with drop off and pick up time! The school has lots of age-based play time, music, Webby on Wednesdays, and an overall joyful vibe.

We had a great experience with BSCC. As foster parents, we were especially appreciative of how…read moresupportive, understanding, and flexible the staff was. They clearly care about each child as an individual and were very thoughtful in working with our family's circumstances. The teachers, particularly Ms. Amari, were kind and patient, and it was clear that our child felt safe and supported each day. We're very grateful for the care they provided and would highly recommend this daycare to other families.