Garvey Allen is the right charter school to attend in Riverside County. My experience of being…read moreinside the campus was amazing, the staff here are very AMAZING people and the teachers/achievement guide. When you enter inside you are surrounded by LOVE not only from the staff but also from the achievers. This school can help your child express themselves, like their art skills, drum skills, step skills & more. I do indeed recommend you enroll your future achiever into this school.

We relocated to Moreno Valley so our daughter could attend Garvey Allen STEAM Academy because of…read moreits performing arts focus. She is a 5th-grade student, Co-Captain of the GEMS cheer team, and was preparing to join the dance program. Over several months, our child experienced multiple safety and medical incidents on campus. These included being denied timely restroom access, an injury on the playground without staff intervention or parent notification, and a hand injury during PE where medical assistance was not provided when requested. Due to the school's no-phone policy, we were not informed of these incidents until after school. When we raised concerns, administration acknowledged staffing and supervision challenges and stated an investigation would occur. As of now, we have not received follow-up or resolution. Student safety, communication, and supervision are essential. Based on our experience, these areas require significant improvement.

My three children attended Tinker Village at a very young age up until they started Kinder…read more My expectations were always meet academically, safe environment and very reliable and professional. I highly recommend Thinker Village and their staff they are loving & caring.

My daughter only attended Tinker Village for a few months 3 years ago because we relocated, but we…read moreloved it it here! My daughter was always so excited to go. Ms. Erika and her entire team are amazing! They were so loving, caring, and supportive. They were our saving grace when we were there because they are a high quality preschool and cost effective. I highly recommend!!!

Southlands Christian Preschool has been such a blessing to our family. As my youngest daughter…read moreprepares to graduate this year, I am so grateful for the incredible women who have helped her grow in confidence, learning, and faith. Her first teacher, Miss Cynthia, is truly a unicorn! She has such a special gift for making children feel loved, safe, and excited to be at school. Being a child's first teacher is such an important role, and she fills it with so much heart. There is something magical about the way she helps little ones find their confidence. We also had the blessing of experiencing Miss Ruthie for a short time. The way she loves these children and pours God's love into them is beautiful to witness. Even in that short time, she made such a wonderful impression. Now we are ending our preschool journey with Miss Esther, and I could not have wished for a better final teacher. I had heard so many amazing things about her and advocated for my daughter to be in her class. She has been everything I hoped for and more. Her patience, kindness, and love shine through in everything she does. Watching my daughter grow, both as a little girl and in her faith, has been such a gift. Miss Esther has truly been a blessing. And Miss Lorraine, the preschool director, is simply wonderful. Her love for the children is so evident, and she helps create an environment where families feel welcomed and children feel cherished. My oldest daughter attended Montessori, and while that was her own journey, I truly wish she could have experienced this preschool, too. Southlands Christian Preschool has given my youngest such a beautiful foundation, and these women will always hold a special place in our hearts. I cannot recommend this preschool enough!

We're currently enrolled in the 2026 summer camp program, and I wanted to take a moment to share…read morehow wonderful our experience has been -- especially with Ms. Esther. My child absolutely lights up when talking about her. Esther has been incredibly patient, warm, and attentive with the kids. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does and truly cares about each child in her class. She takes the time to connect with them individually, listens to them, and creates an environment where they feel safe, seen, and excited to learn. As a parent, it means so much to know your child is in the hands of someone so kind and dedicated. Esther has that rare combination of structure and warmth that makes children thrive. My son has grown in confidence and enthusiasm since being in her care, and I couldn't be more grateful. Thank you, Ms. Esther, for everything you do. Teachers like you make all the difference, and we feel lucky to have you as part of our summer camp experience.

It is so good I love this school there even is a park next to it what a great school I recommend…read moregoing here

The schooling here is great, but the daycare is next level. They were able to give me the tools to…read moresecure sole physical and legal custody for my boys and remove my exe from any meaningful involvement in their lives. I even gave them a little history to help pull some timeless pranks that sent us rolling. A few "mistakes" on the checkout sheet is all it took. Honestly without their threats of removing my children from daycare and taking a hard stance on not being involved in the courts I never would have been able to remove there father like this. Thank you so much Cheyenne Potter and the rest of your team you have made a long lasting Impact on my boys for years to come. Looking forward to doing it all over again. -K

I've driven by this school for 22 years and was curious about it but decided to enroll my first son…read moreat another school. I enrolled my second one after his school changed ownership and boy, I am so glad I did. Janice is the best director in San Gabriel Valley! Her staff is top notch. They take care of our children and allow them to be creative and thrive. I wish my older son was able to experience this school. Would definitely recommend.

Ms. Janice and the rest of the teachers are great. Both of my boys went here they have learned…read morebasics like numbers, letters, shapes and how to be respectful towards each other. They have also taught them structure and discipline while always having fun. My boys have not complained and didn't mind going to school while there. I'd recommend you at the very least inquire and see if this school is suitable for your child.

What an amazing school and community! My husband and I did quite a bit of due diligence the past…read morefew months to find a great spot for our toddler. We looked into day cares and preschools. Many day cares just seemed like drop off places with not much structured activities while preschools really emphasized their curriculum. We chose to take the preschool route. We also wanted our son to learn a new language and French was a great choice based on his heritage and we love the French culture. We visited the school back in February and Tiphaine and the rest of the staff was fantastic. We had a lot of questions and they really spent the time to walk us through everything. We got a really nice preview of the schools's warm culture. Our son has now been in preschool for the past month and it's been amazing to see him grow, learn French, make new friends, and we can see he is happy and excited to go everyday. PROS: - small teacher to students ratio - friendly community - engaged PA with bunch of events (some virtuals for busy parents and some F2F in the evenings) - caring staff with a new head (Frederique) - designed curriculum - after school activities (sports, yoga, spanish) - early and late drop off / day care options CONS: - tuition is on the high side (monthly installments as an option). But the cost is well worth it and we are just very impressed so far with everything. So glad we have found this schooo!!

The International School of Orange County has been so far the best decision I've made for my son's…read moreeducation. Introducing him to French at an early age from the mommy and moi program as a toddler to starting full time classes at Pre-K, he is code switching from English to French and singing songs he learns in class. We do not speak French in our household and this School gives my son French cultural and language experience. The faculty and staff have been very supportive and welcoming us to the school. I appreciate the faculty to student ratio. The teachers are very caring and nurturing. My son goes to school every morning with a smile. Great French Immersion School in Orange County accredited by French Ministry of Education.

My daughter started here for 5th grade after we moved to Newport Beach from LA and she dove right…read morein like a fish to water. It's a small school than what we were used to and I love it for that. 6th grade is made up of two classes with about 21 kids in each class - I mean, unless you go to private school, what other public school would have classes of this size? The attention children get here is incredible. During 3rd grade back in LAUSD, my daughter was one of 46 kids in her "class" that oddly had two teachers at the helm but it was one class. Not confusing at all, and just imagine when those same 46 kids went online at the start of COVID. Nvm the children, I was getting cross eyed too with 48 little heads on the Zoom. Anyway, Eastbluff is the jam. Intimately sized, and we loved her teachers Mrs. McRae (5th) and will be sad to leave Mr. Lagerlof's class (6th) when she starts middle school in August. Mrs. Beck, the principal, is retiring and though we didn't have her for very long, she was lovely and attentive. Thank you Eastbluff Elementary for two years of great memories, not just for my daughter but for me too.

Our son just started Kindergarten after a year of Transitional Kinder (TK) at Eastbluff, and…read morecontinues to thrive with his tremendously capable teachers. We see him using the simple structures that his teachers put in place to help him learn and grow (from his own learning folder, to using the 3 W's when faced with conflict on the playground, to scales in the class room to help him make better choices). As well, our new principal has picked up where our excellent last leader left off, building on the Wooden model and implementing some great measures to ensure "safety" in all of its broad applications. We have recommended Eastbluff to many friends and so appreciate the small town feel of the staff, campus and parents involved.

This place has been a game-changer for my family. The staff and faculty are nice as they come, and…read morethe best part is they still use pencil and paper for homework assignments (with Ipads optional), and require reading from a book every school night (each kid's choice of which one). We had tried public and private schools previously, and this is by far the best school experience we have had so far. We are not members of the parish, but from day one have felt exceptionally welcome by teachers, the office, and parents. Whether you are Catholic parents or not, the school offers the perfect balance for children between academic and religious studies. And if your child has ADHD, in our experience, the teachers have been exceptionally supportive of helping our child advance in a way that fits him best while still maintaining a studious environment for everyone. And the students are WONDERFUL!

I am so happy my son goes to Holy Trinity School. There was never a question in my mind that this…read moreis where he would attend. When I looked into other schools, none of them felt like home the way Holy Trinity did. My husband and many of his friends also attended HTS and received an incredible education, so it means a lot to our family that our son now gets to have that same positive experience. This school truly stands out for its supportive and welcoming environment. From the moment you walk through the doors, you can feel the warmth and positivity created by both the staff and the students. The teachers and staff are amazing -- they are incredibly dedicated, always willing to help, and genuinely invested in the success and well-being of every child. One of the things that makes Holy Trinity so special is how approachable and caring the educators are. They create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and growing both academically and personally. The communication between staff, students, and families is also wonderful, which really strengthens the sense of community. We feel so grateful to be part of a school where the teachers truly care and where children are encouraged to grow, learn, and thrive. Holy Trinity is not just a school -- it's a community, and it's a place our family is proud to be part of.

We just moved to this school from NYC and placed our two kids in the dual language program. I…read morehonestly didn't even know this school existed but it's an underground gem-- mainly shared and known by word of mouth. Our two kids are in the dual language program and we've been astounded by the quality of the teachers (most have tenures of 10+ years), the extra curricular classes (art, science, gardening, innovation lab) and the parent community. Plus the classes are under 20 kids each and the campus is huge with lots of green space. It's such a local treasure.

We live down the street from this community school. When we moved to the neighborhood we were…read morehopeful that this would be a good option for us in the future. Our son is now in 2nd grade and after 2 years at the school in the dual language (Spanish immersion) program, we are thrilled to have made this choice for our family! We love the teachers and the close-knit community. This is a small school of approximately 350 students TK-6th so the best part is that we really get to know each other. This is an incredible experience to have this true neighborhood feel within this sprawling city. The parent community is incredibly engaged and we've been able to add programs like visual arts & a brand new music program for every single child at the school. There are after school offerings like LA's Best plus afterschool enrichment classes, Girls on the Run, HawksLA, and other occasional offerings like ukulele or Folklorico dance. Our new principal, Ms. Salcedo has been an absolute pleasure and everyone is very enthusiastic about her leadership at our school. If you drive past the school you'll see beautiful murals, including an Eric Junker. A sweet Enrich LA Garden where the kiddos have gardening classes. Our massive green field - aka "the lawn" is a beautiful sight to behold within the concrete jungle of Los Angeles AND plans are on the tracks for many more greening initiatives that will only improve the already sweet school. We are so grateful for this school and the community. It has become the heartbeat of Atwater Village for us and look forward to at least 4 more years at this awesome school. Please do your research and come visit and see for yourself. Please check out the Friends of group on Instagram, Facebook, & email friendsofatwaterelementary@gmail.com if you would like to be linked up with any current families as you make your schooling decision for your family.

We've been thrilled with our experience at Laurel Hall, and often recommend it when speaking with…read morefamilies looking for a warm and welcoming school environment. Our son struggled with anxiety while adjusting to Kindergarten, and the whole school staff from Administrators to Yard Supervisors partnered with us to ensure that his needs were met and he was able to comfortably participate in school activities. Now in first grade, he is thriving, and feels like he is truly a part of a community. We aren't particularly religious, and we were somewhat apprehensive about the the alignment with the church, but we were pleased to see that students from many belief systems and ethnicities are not only respected, but invited to share their experiences with their peers. Finally, the class sizes, facilities, and available activities made this feel like an easy choice for us after an unsuccessful gamble in the LAUSD lottery. Their is remarkable value for the cost relative to other area private schools- definitely worth a look if you are searching for a new academic home.

My husband and I are thrilled with the experience our son has received at Laurel Hall! It's a…read morewonderful school with a staff dedicated to the full educational and social enrichment of their students. If you are looking for nurturing teachers, personalized attention, small class sizes and a great sense of community... then welcome home! This school delivers on its goal to provide academic challenge and excellence, as well as opportunities for emotional and spiritual growth in a kind environment. The leadership from Principal McCloud is exceptional; she is accessible and truly knows her students as individuals. Parent involvement is a real strength here and it shows through the vibrant PTO, community outreach events and the many school gatherings that bring families together.