We found GCS what feels like randomly and a bit circuitously, but I feel so lucky and grateful to…read morehave landed here! First of all, there are surprisingly few programs that offer care for kids under 18 months, so I really appreciate that they have an infant class. Our daughter started at 12 months and is now 19 months, and she has learned so much and flourished at GCS in that short amount of time. The school has consistently been incredibly accommodating and flexible to our family's needs. The teachers are genuinely sweet, warm, and caring, and it's clear how much they love the kids. Zara, the director, is wonderful -- so kind, personable, and lovely to interact with, and it really makes a difference to feel that level of care and openness from leadership. Our daughter loves her teachers and is clearly absorbing so much from her environment. Mrs Rose, the lead of the Koala class, has been so great! Our daughter will come home acting out or trying to sing songs she learned at school, and it's obvious that what she experiences during the day really stays with her. She also looks up to the older kids in her class, and we've been told she's gentle with the younger ones -- which is so sweet to hear. She's getting stimulation, structure, and social development that we definitely couldn't have matched or replicated at home. GCS has given her such a strong foundation during a really important stage of her life. Another thing I really appreciate is how thoughtful they are around food. GCS was one of the only schools we found that would refrigerate and heat up lunches, which made it much easier and more pleasant to prepare good, healthy lunches every day. We've since switched to their lunch program though, which offers a rotating menu of daily home-cooked, nutritious food -- and our daughter LOVES it. She regularly finishes her portions and asks for seconds. Sometimes you can smell the food cooking during drop-off, and it smells amazing! We are unfortunately transitioning out for reasons unrelated to our experience here, and it's so so hard to leave. I'm really sad about it. We are going to miss GCS and the community so much, and we're incredibly grateful for the care, growth, and love they've given our daughter. This place is a gem!

Hands down, this is the best school in Glendale…read more Our daughter started here at just 18 months old, and now at 3, we're incredibly grateful to have found this place. From day one, we felt the love, care, and intention behind everything they do. This school provides a nurturing, safe, and genuinely loving environment. Safety is our top priority: the children are closely supervised, the environment is secure, and it's clear how deeply the staff cares about each child's well-being. The teachers are incredibly(!)--I can't stress it enough--patient and intentional, never taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Our daughter is seen and supported as an individual, with teachers taking the time to understand her needs and personality. A special thank you to Zara, whose calm and caring energy has made a huge difference in our daughter's growth. Another thing we really appreciate is the school's teaching philosophy. They blend Montessori methods with Piaget's critical thinking principles to create a child-led curriculum centered around what they call the 5 C's--critical thinking, communication, compassion, creativity, and collaboration. While academics are part of the program, what matters most to us is how our child is learning. She's already developing strong problem-solving skills, learning to communicate her emotions, work through challenges, and care for her friends--skills that will serve her far beyond the classroom. At just three years old, our daughter knows her numbers and letters, speaks two languages, and is learning her third (Spanish). GCC is very supportive of multilingual families and offers language options like Armenian and Spanish. We're so lucky to have found this school. We know that our daughter is in a safe and loving environment where she's building a strong foundation. Highly, highly recommend!

We have loved this school. Our son began at age 2 and just graduated. The teachers genuinely care…read moreabout the children and are happy to see them. The director, Zara, is amazing- caring, communicative and prompt to respond with any questions or challenges that arise. The classroom sizes are small, the lunch that is served is healthy and unprocessed. We feel that our son's quirky, unique spirit has been honored and he is thriving, thanks to this school. We are sad to move on!..... but, we also feel he is well prepared for the next steps and this school has made him excited to learn and do new things. Highly recommend.

Both of our sons attended NextGen's Preschool and TK programs, and we couldn't be more grateful…read more The curriculum is thoughtful and intentional--blending hands-on science experiments, early math, early literacy with letter and sound recognition, music, and story time. Their curriculum builds confidence, curiosity, and joy, and our boys came home excited to share what they learned. NextGen sparked in both of them a deep love for learning, creating, and exploring. They learned how to express and advocate for themselves, respect others' space, and understand that everything--from routines to rules--has a purpose. We also truly appreciated the warm family community we've gotten to know over the years--many, like us, returning to enroll younger siblings. NextGen set a strong foundation for our kids to be successful in their next chapter--we see this in our eldest son who is still thriving as a second grader. Thank you, Zara and the amazing team, for creating such a beautiful and inspiring place.

Being an educator myself, this review is based on my professional and personal opinion; as well as…read moremy experience and observations at Grandview house preschool. Based on my observations in person and via the school cameras that parents have access to, this is not a developmentally appropriate environment. This is a developmentally restrictive environment. Children are subject to sit in one spot and entertain themselves with one small item that is given to them by a staff member that fits in their hand without any teacher interaction. Children's hands are not being washed before meal times or sanitized. In some cases, perhaps only being sanitized instead of using soap and water while soap and water and sinks are readily available and accessible, subjecting children to harmful chemicals. Meal times are served without having water or milk present on the tables, or any napkins or utensils available on the table for children. Children's are not offered or allowed to have water or milk while they eat because as I was told by a teacher there they don't want children to fill up on water and milk and not eat, however you cannot withhold water from children. That is a violation. harmful cleaning chemicals are used to sanitize classrooms and children are then brought inside the classrooms, being exposed to the damaging lingering orders. Teacher engagement and interaction is very limited, during meal times or free play teachers do not engage with children instead they chat with one another. These were just a few of the things that I observed on site and via the school cameras.

Best preschool period! The teachers are super nice and really care about the kids, to the point…read morewhere you end up considering them best friends or even members of the family! Our son has been going here for a few years and it's going to be really sad when he outgrows the school and has to go somewhere else. You can't find a better preschool for your kids in the Glendale area.

We learned early on how incredibly important and foundational the learning ages of 2-5 were going…read moreto be for our son's growth. Until the age of two, we were able to nurture his love of creativity through art, get him engaged in reading and music, and keep him active and independent while learning at home, but his social-emotional growth needed a community like Modern Schoolhouse to truly develop. We met another family at his favorite playground that had an AMAZING experience at Modern Schoolhouse and their daughter, who was academically gifted and raised with similar philosophies, was thriving under their care. We enrolled and discovered for ourselves that Modern Schoolhouse was indeed an absolute gem for child development. Our son entered after turning two, and he was very shy/reserved at the time. The talking, dancing, singing, bilingual artist that blew us away with his funny ideas and love of learning at home, needed help expressing himself in the larger group. Over the next several years, Leonardo was able to grow and thrive his ability to emotionally self-regulate, from having a 'safe space' at home to being able to identify what he was feeling and how to 'calm his body,' to listening to others and respecting common space. What we didn't anticipate was not just the top quality of the school, the clean aesthetic spaces, and the exceptional teachers (Teacher Alicia from class 3 was truly amazing!!), but also the like minded and kind community that became a key part of our son's social life. During our son's first years at home, we studied Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia- instituting some principles of each in our approach at home. It wasn't until we met Sue and her philosophies at Modern Schoolhouse did we see some of these same philosophies embodied in an American child care setting; and we must have interviewed or toured at 5 or more local schools before finding Modern Schoolhouse. The core beliefs consist of the idea that children are competent, capable, curious individuals with hundreds of ways of self expression. The role of the school and family should be creating a structured, clean, and aesthetic environment that is conducive stimulating exploration and discovery. Teachers in this sense guide and foster collaboration rather than just 'delivering information.' Giving our son a new challenge was hard at first, but Sue and her staff were quick to offer suggestions and outside resources so we could reinforce some lessons at home, especially around his development of social/emotional skills like managing anger, dealing with disappointment, and learning to communicate when he needed space. He also was given the chance to learn how to build relationships and have positive interactions with new friends. Each 'season' and month had different themes that would be clearly delivered in monthly/quarterly emails along with chances to meet with teachers on child progress in key development areas of language, tracing, use of scissors, how to put on shoes/jackets, counting, class participation/listening, and emotional self expression. By class 3 (3 years old and above), our son was giving 'show and tell' presentations, using the 'sharing bee' to discuss their weekend, and playing inventive games to stimulate imagination and curiosity. Through the use of brightwheel, we were always shown photos and videos of our son having fun with friends and doing some fun activity. The school also offered many events at the school such as the "annual art show," "parent and me" day, and music sessions from Teacher Gaia culminating in a student led music performance (the cutest!). This year all the 4 classes made their own animal costumes and acted out various Disney themes. It was extraordinary to see him flourish and thrive under Teacher Alicia in class 3, who is truly remarkable for her ability to connect to kids and meet them where they are on the journey. By the end he was more confident in his presentations and even singing his favorite Disney songs Karaoke style to the class! Everything ended on a wonderful note with his graduation and small speech to parents and the graduating class. We were given an opportunity for a graduation photoshoot and his 'family book' with messages from all of the teachers as a keepsake that he created during his time there. As he graduated before many of the others in class 3, everyone created a special hand painted art for him with with the handprints of all his friends. It is bittersweet to go onto the next chapter, but he graduated school scoring high in every single metric of development, and he easily was interviewed and accepted into an international private school. Thanks you for being such a key part of his childhood journey and we hope to stay in touch with Leonardo and our growing family!

Our son began attending TMS at 18 months old, and it was his very first daycare experience. We…read morecouldn't be happier with our decision. Initially, we had some concerns about starting him so young, but it quickly became clear that enrolling him early was the right choice. He is truly thriving--emotionally, mentally, and intellectually. The curriculum at TMS is incredibly well thought out. Each activity clearly connects to the weekly or daily theme, and we've seen real growth in our son's development. He's starting to learn the alphabet and has become much more verbal since he began. What stands out even more is how happy our child is at TMS. Every photo we receive through the app shows him smiling, and we always feel confident dropping him off, knowing he's in caring and capable hands. The teachers, staff, and owner (Sue) are exceptional. Our son absolutely adores his teachers and lights up when we mention their names in the morning. Even though he's usually very attached to us, he was so excited to see his teacher at the Annual Art Show that he practically leaped from my arms to greet her. That kind of connection is exactly what every parent hopes for in a school: a place where your child feels loved and supported. On top of all this, the school is extremely clean. Our son has hardly been sick, and we've noticed how attentive the staff is to hygiene--little ones always have their noses wiped, diapers changed very frequently and the environment is clearly well-maintained. TMS is far beyond a typical daycare--it's a place where our child is growing, learning, and genuinely happy.

The teachers are great. My daughter loves to be there. She is going there for almost 2.5 years. She…read moreis having food allergy. Teachers took that very seriously and always ask us before they offer any food to our daughter. We are grateful to Pennsylvania Avenue Montessori staffs. Wishing best of luck to them.

My daughter went here for a little less than a year and started when she was 22 months. Her…read moreteachers Ms. Maritza and Ms. Lara are the sweetest, kindest teachers. They are both loving and really care about the kids and their responsibility as caretakers for our precious angels. I really appreciate the regular updates on my daughter on the ClassDojo app. My daughter loves her teachers and her classmates so much. Whenever I would drop her off or pick her up, she was happy and excited to go to school. Ms. Sondra (the director) is responsive and communicative. A few notes for other parents: They give snacks but no meals. They offer hot lunch for $6/day; They do not charge extra for diapering; Their summer school is filled with fun activities and water play once a week; They offer a fun and interactive dance class on Thursdays; Their outdoor play areas are filled with toys, bikes, playground equipment, including swings for babies and toddlers; Almost every holiday they make it special occasion for the kids and parents. My daughter is going to a dual language school next month, but we will sincerely miss Pennsylvania Ave. Montessori.

What a wonderful school full of great people. It all starts at the top with Danielle, who runs…read morethings and is there to welcome and greet parents/children at pickups and dropoffs. The teachers are all very nice, caring, helpful, communicative and friendly. Each classroom has a different color door, which is a fun way to differentiate and identify them. There are lesson plans for each day written on a board outside the classroom, which helps keep parents informed. There is very good communication between the teachers and parents, as well as from the parent board to other parents. The classroom sizes are small, and there are a few teachers per class, resulting in a very low ratio of students-to-teachers, with lots of personal attention. There is tons of fun and exploratory play for the children, some music days, and the children are always coming home with new arts/crafts type of things from fun projects. So much more than just a preschool; LCFCC really helps children and parents be part of a community!

We adore LCFCC Preschool! It's like a second family here. Every single teacher is kind, caring,…read moremindful, and warm, intent on focusing on the individual child and their development. Both of my kids have blossomed exponentially in every area of development while they've been here and my kids absolutely love it. They especially love the music and gardening programs, visits from wildlife organizations, and from the local fire and police departments! If you're looking for a safe, nurturing place for your kids to learn through play, fun, and amazing teachers, this is the place to come!

Our son is about to "graduate" from Saint Mark's Preschool. He's been there for 3 years, starting…read moreat 2 years old, and I could not possibly be happier with our experience. In every classroom, he's had wonderful, caring teachers who have taught him, kindly challenged him, and encouraged him. We've made dear friends with fellow parents and have really enjoyed this lovely school community. I can't recommend this preschool more, it's been the perfect place for our family. I will miss the safety and comfort of this small school when we start Kindergarten.

We are so lucky to have found St. Marks. Everything about it has been amazing for our daughter!read more

From the very first moment I called Montessori Academy, I knew this was the right place for my…read moredaughter. The care, kindness, and love that she received every single day went far beyond my expectations. The staff truly treat every child like their own, always listening with patience and respect. Two people that stand out in particular are Angela, the director, whose leadership and warmth are unmatched, and Miss Anahe, my daughter's favorite teacher, who poured so much love, encouragement, and guidance into her every day. It gives me peace knowing my daughter spent her early years in an environment that not only educated her academically, but also taught her kindness, love, and how to honor God. As a parent, it makes me a little sad that my daughter has grown and now has to move on to full-time elementary school, because our experience here was truly special. This is by far one of the best schools and childcare services a family could hope for. They don't just "watch" children--they nurture them, teach them, and help them grow in the best way possible. If you are searching for a school that will give your child a strong foundation, surrounded by love and genuine care, I highly recommend Montessori Academy in Glendale. It has been a blessing to our family.

The Montessori Academy has been a great school for our daughter. The staff is very friendly and…read moreattentive to the children. The facility is very clean and I am grateful to have an affordable childcare option in the area.

What a privilege it has been taking my children to this preschool. As someone who never went to…read moreone myself, the moment I stepped in to these class rooms I was immediately taken to a love filled childhood with cubbies and art filled walls. The teachers have child care locked in! They have supported my growing and potty training boys like a second family! I LOVE the 4:30p pick up availability. Thank you Robin's Nest! Looking forward to bringing another one in!

Robbin's Nest Preschool has been a true lifesaver for our family!…read moreAfter a difficult experience at another school, we were referred to Robbin's Nest and immediately felt supported. It was wonderful to see the children come together like one big family--greeting each other warmly and saying goodbye as a group. We truly enjoyed all the creative art projects Ms. Emma introduced to the classroom, along with her gentle approach. There was never any pressure or hostility if a child chose not to participate in an activity, just gentle support. My son was introduced to STEM activities and did creative projects like transforming the classroom into an entire farm or a market. It was so hard to move to Pre-K, however, Ms. Veronica helped him blossom academically and socially. She is truly incredible!! We have seen our son transform and grow. He now communicates and plays well with peers. He has shown tremendous progress in academics under Ms. Veronica's guidance. She provided us with daily updates good and bad. We celebrated milestones and achievements and worked on issues together. As a parent, you're kept informed of all activities. Every month a calendar is shared marking the daily activities. In Ms. Veronica's class, each week was focused on the letter of the week and all the activities were based on the letter. This was incredibly helpful as we would continue it at home. What immediately impressed us is RN's incredible Director, Ms. Rosalie. She always has the warmest smile and knows about every single child and what occurred during the day. I'm not sure how she does it, but she stays involved and extremely supportive of all families. Her attention and compassion is what makes RN so special. On top of that, she makes the most amazing banana and zucchini bread!! It is true that they say it takes a village and RN has become our village! All the teachers at RN are incredible. They are friendly and always there to help. The kids engage in so many different activities ranging from baking to sports. In terms of details, they have a great balance of outside and inside activities. Parents can choose to pack a lunch or order from their easy menu. Parents pack a snack and I found this most helpful because I could monitor what my child ate. We are so grateful to Robbin's Nest and would recommend it 10/10 for the care, growth, and confidence it brings to children and families alike. I highly recommend to all our friends and family for the incredible experience we have had. It is really hard to move into the next chapter as we start elementary, but with the help of Ms. Veronica and Ms. Rosalie, we are ready to move forward.

I love GBS! I have peace of mind knowing my child is in…read moresafe place that is both cognitively challenging and nurturing as well. They provide nutritious meals that my child loves and are always entertaining the kids with fun activities and arts and crafts. I love that my child has had such a wonderful first introduction to schooling and with teachers that really care. Thank you GBS, I'm so lucky to have found you!

My daughter has made incredible strides since starting here. She's more social, listens better and…read moreeveryday tells me something new she's learned. She even taught ME how to better wash my hands lol. Its always scary to give your greatest blessing to someone for eight hours a day. You have to put a lot of trust in the school. I have not been disappointed. The teachers genuinely love the children and take great care of them. So happy to have found this wonderful preschool for my girl.