I signed up my two kids for their summer program. The stuff has been so thoughtful and…read moreknowledgeable. They are able to communicate to my kids in Mandarin and Cantonese which is really helpful. Great one on one tutoring as well. Currently signing my kids up for the school year!

Innovace Academy has been a great resource for my younger siblings. They currently help with…read morehomework, but also provide them with study material for exams, and practice questions to further hone in on their classwork. The tutors and workers there are very thoughtful and I haven't had any worries with making sure they get their work done and are scoring well on quizzes and exams. I would highly recommend anyone with elementary kids to give them a shot and sign them up for the school year. They are really receptive to any questions and concerns and a great up and coming program!

Logistics: - They're open till 6pm!…read more- Little Sunshine is split into 3 classes based on age/readiness: Class A (3.5-5yo), Class B (3-4yo), and Class C (2-3yo). Classrooms have the appropriate mandated headcount (usually at least 2 teachers, plus admin staff who drop in as needed). - There's an optional lunch program. - Tuition is reasonable - parents can pay monthly or by number of expected days for upcoming month, and there are discounts for siblings. - They use the Brightwheel app to provide real-time updates, photos, and to communicate with parents throughout the day - Their Mandarin program is awesome (and no additional $$$). As a plus, there is also some Spanish taught in Class B and C (depending on teacher availability). - No nuts policy (helpful, because my son is allergic to peanuts). - Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your beliefs), the school is "Christian," which means the kids learn Bible songs (we're not Christian) and say a short grace at lunchtime. I for some reason wasn't aware of this until my son came home saying that his favorite song was "Jesus Loves Me." Outside of this, religion does not feature too heavily in the curriculum. Background: My son, who is about to turn 4yo, started here in May'24 in Class C at 2.5yo, moved to Class B at 3yo years, and then just "graduated" to Class A. Each of the three classes have wonderful teachers who are committed to teaching the kids and helping them grow at their own pace. In terms of curriculum, there's arts and crafts, physical play (playground outside), outside exploration (gardening, etc.), and classroom learning (counting, reading, singing, etc.). School supplies are included in tuition, and the teachers and administrators host fun events (i.e. a Mother's Day tea/breakfast, Easter egg hunts, Halloween Trick-or-Treat, Christmas celebration, or annual graduation) where the kids have activities or perform for the parents. The teachers seem to really drive the classroom curriculum, and they are all so skilled at thinking of creative activities for the kids. The only negatives are related to the administrators and management - they exhibit occasional off-putting behavior, and my impression is that they're somewhat disorganized in their communication with parents and cohesiveness with the teachers. A couple of examples: 1. The day that my son was to start daycare here, Director Sandy was wholly unprepared. We had been in communication the week prior and even had messaged the Friday prior to confirm that we were going to do drop-off for the first day of school and pay tuition via check. At drop-off, my son was screaming/bawling (because of course, it's his first day, and he was only 2.5yo). Sandy asked us if we can start the following week instead, because they apparently had another new student starting that day and "it would be hard." When I told her that was not possible, because we had work and other commitments, Sandy's reply to me was "I'm just thinking what's best for the kids." I was quite unhappy with this statement. Luckily, Denise was there and said that they would honor our agreement. But to even have this conversation was just ridiculously frustrating and tainted my initial impression of Little Sunshine and the Director. 2. When Bennett turned 3, he was held back for a month and a half in Class C. We wanted to move him to Class B alongside his friend whose birthday was the following month, but we were told that our son wasn't "ready". This was surprising to us, because he seemed ready academically and emotionally. Our understanding was that a transition would be easier if he didn't have to do it alone. After much back-and-forth with the teachers and admins, he moved to Class B a month after his friend moved. I suspect that the actual reason was that they didn't have space for an additional student in Class B (his friends' parents had asked about graduating to Class B two months earlier), and they had to wait until there was a space before they could move him. 3. Little Sunshine was closing for their annual teacher development day, which is awesome. What was not awesome was telling parents 7 business days before it was scheduled to occur, which is insufficient notice for parents to find other care arrangements for when school was closed. Enough parents were upset about this short notice and contacted Little Sunshine about it, so they moved it to the following week so that we could have a two week notice. My comment was that if this were an annual event, they would be more organized and have it scheduled/communicated earlier. Overall: The Little Sunshine community is strong - we all want the best for our kids, and I really believe that it is the best in the area. It's not merely a daycare - it's a preschool where the kids learn so much and make friends. My son loves going to school so much now and gets so excited at drop-off that he occasionally forgets to give me a goodbye hug and kiss!

The review is based off the tour I had. I was initially drawn to this preschool because of their…read morebilingual program, which led me to schedule a tour. The manager was very nice and friendly, providing detailed information before we toured the classrooms. However, during our conversation outside the classrooms, the director unexpectedly came out from one of the rooms and poured water from her thermos onto the floor--without introducing herself. I found this quite awkward. Even if someone is used to doing this elsewhere, it's not appropriate to do it in front of prospective parents. There were three classrooms, but they were not the cleanest and seemed generally disorganized. I also noticed that the teachers allowed the children to watch TV before naptime, which I am honestly not a fan of. At the end of the tour, the director finally came out to introduce herself, and something awkward happened. I was holding two pamphlets--one originally given to me and one to my husband. The director took one pamphlet from me and began giving me more information, then spoke to the manager in Mandarin about why I was given two pamphlets instead of one. (I understood perfectly well, though she probably thought I wouldn't.) She then took one pamphlet away from me. One pamphlet is just a piece of paper--so taking one away felt unnecessary. I found this both weird and funny. It's odd to behave this way in front of parents. How much does a pamphlet really cost? To me, this behavior seemed rude and frugal. No matter how great the teachers are (which the director kept emphasizing), at such a young age, I want my child to learn respect and politeness first--academic skills come after. Little things matter. If the director herself struggles to exhibit proper manners, it's a definite no for me.

The staff are amazing they communicate well and hands on. They my son never has issues I highly…read morerecommend this school. They txt you with updates

My daughter started at TopKids when she was not yet three years old. She had never been away from…read moreme before, so the first few days were very difficult and she cried a lot. However, the teachers and the principal were incredibly patient, supportive, and caring. They gave her so much love and help during the transition. Soon she began to enjoy going to school every day. She often tells me how much she loves her teachers, especially Susie and Francine, and how happy she is playing with her classmates. As a parent, I feel very grateful that my child's first school experience was with such kind and wonderful teachers who truly care about the children and help them grow with confidence. The meals at the school are also great. The food is freshly prepared by the chef every day, and my daughter always enjoys it. She eats very well there and has even grown taller since attending the school! We truly appreciate everything the teachers and staff at TopKids have done for our child.

Great school and the teachers are all so sweet. They know exactly what to do when new kids start…read moreand make them feel comfortable right away. My son started recently and drop off is still a bit tough on some days, we're only doing Tues Thurs so we knew it was going to take much longer to get used to than a M-F schedule. But we knew he's happy here because he comes home happy always, wants to go back, he tells us the friends he's made (he knows their names and ages, supposedly lol), and tells me about his teachers and what they did for the day. Today he told me "mom don't come pick me up, I want to stay at school". To me that's the biggest compliment a school can have. Even if we have a rough drop off day, the teachers' calm demeanor always reassure me that my son will be well taken care of, and I've yet to receive a phone call to take him home because he's too "difficult" *fingers crossed lol* Some more info as of 2024-2025 for the prospective parents out there: - Tuition is very reasonable; I won't list the fees as they're prone to change of course, but they're still some of the lowest in the area. - They have a variety of schedule so you can pretty much customize your schedule. There's TTh, MWF, and M-F. Then on each schedule you can decide on how long they attend for - 3 hrs "strictly preschool", 7 hrs "preschool and some aftercare" (they'll nap there), and full days (you can drop off as early as 7am and pick up as late as 6pm). - They have two play yards, plenty of shades, wood chips. That was one of the factors I considered when picking a preschool - I want plenty of space to play outside and the play yards here are a lot bigger than some other preschools in the area. - You have to pack the kids' breakfasts/lunches. I feed my kid breakfast at home to reduce packing needs. They have fridges and will microwave if needed. They help the kids open the containers of course. My kid has always come home with forks neatly put away in the lunch bag. - Must be potty trained. I think that's why they have kids mostly 3 and up (as of 2024 officially they take kids as young as 2 yrs 6 mo but there aren't too many potty trained 2 yr olds). On the same token the teachers that I've observed do take kids to the potty and help undress/wipe if needed - they won't leave them to their own devices (unless they're older and/or show that they can do everything on their own). - Ministry: we are not religious and don't necessarily want our son to be taught any religion at this age. I was informed they do do some songs and brief prayer (?) sessions but my son has yet tried to convert us at home (or mentions anything religious for that matter) so I'm cool with it. I was also told I could opt out and my son could just stay in the office, but since they seem pretty laid back I didn't choose to opt out. Edit #1: a month in now, all good now, he's very happy to go to school, minimal fussing at home/at drop offs, and knows all his friends' names!

I couldn't have asked for a better daycare experience for my son! GPUMNSK took him in at 3 years…read moreold, helped potty-train him, and helped him thrive socially, academically & in every single way. He graduated after 2 years and it was so sad to say goodbye. I'm forever grateful for this school and all of the amazing & kind people in its community.

We are so grateful for this preschool! Although my child only attended for a few months, he made…read moreamazing progress. When he first started, he didn't even know how to hold a pencil properly. In a short time, he caught up with children his age. The teachers are kind, patient, and caring. Because of a difficult experience at his previous school, he was afraid of going to school. The teachers helped him feel safe again and encouraged other children to include him in their play. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers for giving my child happy memories and helping him love school again. We truly appreciate everything you have done.

The school is amazing! Since the new management took over in 2023, it has elevated the schooling…read moreexperiences. My first kid went here a few years ago. Currently my younger one is attending. This is truly a gem in SVG. Good teachers, good balance of academics and enrichment, freshly cooked lunch daily, Chinese class included, very clean facility, Brightwheel app for updates and pictures, most importantly the tuition rate is very reasonable! It's a small preschool which I prefer for small group learnings and less sick time. My kid loves going to school every day and he loves all the teachers there.

Rosemead Education Center was my son's very first school after we moved to the U.S., and I'm truly…read moregrateful for everything the teachers and staff have done to help him adjust to a new school and a new environment. His English has improved so much, and I've also seen him become more confident and comfortable interacting with his teachers and classmates. He missed Rosemead Education Center so much that he decided to come back for the after-school program. That really says a lot about how happy and loved he felt here. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers and staff for giving him such a warm and positive start to his school life in the U.S. We'll always have a special place in our hearts for this school.

My family is so grateful to have found REC. Ms. Li was amazing and helpful from the first phone…read morecall to my son's first year there. My son has grown and learned so much from REC. His teacher Ms. Alma was so patient with my son and very attentive towards him. Ms. Cindy was helpful everyday walking my son into class and providing me with updates about his day in class. My son had a difficult start being in school the first time, but REC always showed compassion and patience to help him adapt. They provide breakfast and lunch which allowed my son to try new foods. He would come home with worksheets and drawings daily. REC always have updates on my son's growth and things he was learning at the time. My son enjoyed the playground a lot, said his classroom was fun, and at the end didn't want to leave REC. He would ask to be picked up later so he can stay with his class. We are so happy and grateful to have been part of REC. My son definitely misses everyone there.

My Daughter absolutely love this after school program I work a pretty busy schedule so when it…read morecomes to school work iKids handle all of that she love her tutors I definitely recommend this program

Both my boys had a wonderful experience at ikids. The teachers there are incredible and ensured…read morethat my children got their assignments done. Thank you Mr. Alex (director) for checking in on them. For anyone looking for an after school program, iKids is definitely a great place to put your child/ children in.

My daughter is currently studying at this school. The environment is clean and comfortable, and the…read moreteachers are highly responsible. I highly recommend it!

Our daughter has thrived at Growing Tree Preschool for the past two years. The warm, nurturing…read moreenvironment and dedicated teachers have helped her grow socially and academically. We especially love the free Chinese classes--she's already reading and writing basics! The on-site extracurriculars (piano, art, dance) are a huge plus, saving us time while letting her explore new interests. Convenient, enriching, and full of heart--we highly recommend Growing Tree to any family!