Our son started at OAP as soon as he turned 2, and he adjusted very well. They provided potty…read moretraining and their program was effective - he was potty trained in 1 week! They provide a lot of activities for the kids to enjoy such as petting zoo, bubble party, and field trips. They have a structured routine and program. All staff members take the time to know each and every child. Their 6 am to 6 pm hours are very helpful especially for all types of working families and is already included in the tuition! We definitely recognized the amount of growth our son has made while at OAP to the point where he has been complimented on how good of a student he has been in TK at his new school. We decided to enroll our son to TK at the elementary school closer to home and when it came to our surprise that he was able to enroll asap, I immediately consulted with the preschool director to determine potential next steps. She was very supportive and genuinely wanted the best for our son. I was literally crying and more sad that our son was leaving OAP sooner than we had planned! We still keep in touch with the staff there and they will forever hold a special place in our hearts! Thank you OAP for laying such a strong foundation on our child's academic journey!

We had an amazing experience with Oakwood Academy! My daughter attended for 4 years, and from the…read morevery beginning, I always felt completely comfortable dropping her off knowing she was safe, cared for, and surrounded by a loving and nurturing environment. The staff and teachers have always been incredibly loving and attentive to all the kids. They were always quick to communicate with us whenever a concern or issue came up, which gave us a lot of peace of mind as parents. I also really appreciated the smaller class sizes. It made it easier for the kids to learn and allowed the teachers to give each child the individual attention they needed. My daughter absolutely loved going to Oakwood and especially enjoyed all the extra activities -- especially camp! The schedule was also a huge help for our family. Being able to drop her off as early as 6:00 AM helped me get to work on time, and knowing they stayed open until 6:00 PM when I was running late was such a relief. It was honestly very hard to say goodbye after 4 wonderful years. I only wish Oakwood had a middle school program because we would have loved to stay! Thank you, Oakwood Academy, for taking such great care of my daughter and for all the love, patience, and dedication you give the kids. Your staff and teachers are the best!

We LOVE Chppns! My child just finished his first preschool year and we will be back in the fall for…read moreanother wonderful year! I feel so lucky that we found Chppns. They play, they have circle time, sing songs, dance, learn, monthly field trips, a perfect combination of everything! Miss Sol is amazing. She is kind, sweet, and the care and attention she gives to each child is impressive. When we first joined, I wasn't sure how I would feel about volunteering but I LOVE it. I loved getting to know the other students & parents. It felt truly like a village! We're on summer break currently and my child asks to go to school everyday. He can't wait to be reunited with his friends and Ms. Sol!

Update: My child is finishing his last couple weeks at CHPPNS. We love this school so much!!…read more My son adores his teacher, Ms. Sol. She plans amazing curriculum, and knows just the right approach for each child's needs. Parents "work" at the school one day a week. Through my workdays, and serving two years on the board (our school is a nonprofit), I have gotten to know the other families well. This is a wonderful community to be a part of! We all work together to make the school shine. There are monthly field trips and plenty of opportunities to play. I love that this program is outdoors! We have a lot of fun in our corner of Somerset Park. CHPPNS is a Long Beach treasure with a lot of history and a lot of heart!

I absolutely love the staff and how much they genuinely care for their children. My children love…read morecoming here and are making many friends . They are accepting of our children and help them grow as great community members. There are many positive role models at this school. We are grateful that our children have had them as their teachers. They feel this daycare is a second home to them. Early drop off and late pick up is great. They walk our school age kids to school and they also pick them up. This has been so convenient for us because we arr such busy, working parents. Would definitely recommend.

Both of my children attend the Children's Center for before and afterschool supervision. The…read morefacility actually takes, and picks up my kids from school which is a big deal if you are a working parent. The staff is fantastic, and management really listens to parents. They are absolutely an extension of our family. I highly recommend this facility.

My sister is 3 years old she is enjoying it so much !!!!!!…read more on the first day she did not even want to leave!!!! Well im glad she is enjoying it!!! good school !!!!!!

If I can give them 10 stars I would! I'm so grateful we found this place over 3 years ago. Our boy…read moreloved the school and staff. We felt it was a safe school, everyone was nice and loving. I highly recommend this nursery school.

We can not overstate the value of Little Owl! Both of our children went here for pre-school and…read morewere even lucky enough to take part in their Kindergarten program before Covid. The staff is the best. The Reggio inspired philosophy was exactly what we were looking for following our earlier years as RIE parents. We cant say enough good things about this special little school in Long Beach. We fell in love with it on our first tour of the grounds, and loved seeing them expand with an additional building and play ground during our time there. How many pre-schools have a personal chef? Chef Sean is the best!! The children display their work as an art show at the end of the school year which is a very special way to experience their growth. The garden with fresh produce, the animals the kids help take care of, the free form classrooms where kids choose their activities, the understanding staff, the creativity they foster with every child... We cherish our memories of our children attending and continue to enroll them in the summer program each year. Thank you Little Owl!

This is the best Pre School without a doubt. My 3 year old daughter goes to this School and loves…read moreit. Very caring teachers, my daughter loves them. Love their teaching philosophy, it helps make kids to be strong, thoughtful, creative and responsible. Fresh organic food is cooked on the premises in an open kitchen prepared by in house chef for the children. It's beyond amazing when my daughter tells me she had Crostini, eggs and Brussel sprouts for lunch!! It cannot get better than this!

Our young (pre-toddler) son has been going to Bixby Oaks for several months and he now looks…read moreforward to showing up every morning. The teachers there are attentive, fun, and the children always seem to be having a great time whenever I am dropping him off or picking him up. They always give me a detailed report of how his day went with specific notes on his little check-in sheet and how he was doing that day as well. I definitely feel confident and happy with bringing him here. He's always got a big smile on his face and gets excited in the car when we pull into the parking lot!

My granddaughter attended Bixby Oaks for the past 2.7 years. She loved every one of her teachers…read moreand they clearly loved her right back!! She learned how to read by age 3, she learned kindness, sharing, and responsibility from the love and acceptance shown by all staff. As a grandmother I was often unsure of the drop off/pick up rules but the staff were always patient and helpful. We are so thankful to have had this wonderful, safe establishment for our baby's early years. I highly recommend Bixby Oaks Children Center!!!

As a mom, leaving your baby somewhere for the first time is scary. My daughter started here when…read moreshe was just 6 months old, and like any parent, I worried because she couldn't tell me how her day was. Looking back now, I can honestly say I couldn't have picked a better place for her. From the infant room all the way to preschool, every class she transitioned into was a great experience. Every teacher made her feel comfortable, loved, and welcomed. They all took the time to get to know her, and that meant so much to me. Every morning we'd walk in and hear, "Hi Mom!" and "Hi!" It may seem like something small, but it always made us feel welcome. Drop-offs were never difficult because she was always excited to go with her teachers, and as a mom, that gave me so much peace of mind. Another thing I always appreciated was how clean the center was. Every afternoon at pick-up, you could see the teachers cleaning and sanitizing while everyone worked together to get everything ready for the next day. It showed how much they cared about keeping the kids in a clean and safe environment. Their communication was also something I really appreciated. If she ever got a little bump or scratch from playing, they always let me know. They completed an ouchie report and either called me or went over everything with me at pick-up. I never felt like anything was hidden or overlooked, and I always knew what had happened. One thing that really stood out was how much every teacher cared, not just the teachers in her classroom. They all knew who she was, greeted her by name every morning, and made her feel special. It truly felt like one big family. Graduation was something I'll never forget. Walking in and seeing all the teachers cheering the kids on as they arrived honestly made me emotional. It wasn't just her teachers everyone came together to celebrate the children, and you could tell how proud they were of them. Thank you to all of the teachers and staff for loving and caring for my daughter over the last few years. You all played a part in helping her grow into the happy, confident little girl she is today, and I'll always be grateful for that. I would recommend this center to any parent. If you're nervous about leaving your baby for the first time, I completely understand because I was too. But this place truly became a second home for my daughter, and I'll always be thankful for the care, love, and support they gave our family.

Only reason it's 4 stars is because of the location. 49th street isn't the greatest of hoods…read more However, the daycare itself is clean, well maintained and the staff is friendly. Income based child care rates. The children have structure and a good balance of arts/crafts, literature, outdoor activities and more.

Ms. Millie & Ms. Lauren are the best! I was so worried about placing our young ones in any other…read morepersons care because of all the stories you hear on the news now and days. And my 2yr old has separation anxiety as well. And well my 10month old she just very attached as well. When we met with Ms. Millie and Ms. Lauren our babies gravitated to them so quickly and easily. They have such a warm welcoming, caring hearts and our kids felt it. We talked to them about how our 2yr old doesn't really speak much around others, we are trying to make him use his words more. They worked with him and he is doing so much better with speaking, social skills we are still working on but he has come a long way in short time. They make us feel so relieved to know that there are great daycares out there. The first week we got updates daily. Still to this day! Our 2yr old son loves his arts and crafts, learns so much as well. It is more than words to know that these ladies we can trust with our precious ones. The care they show, def shows throughout children. There is more gratitude to share and show to Ms. Millie and Ms. Lauren for being so patient with our babies. If you are looking for a great daycare I highly recommend Tator Tots!!

We love LVCC Preschool! My son spent two years here and my daughter is on her second year. We love…read morethe teachers, the curriculum and the families. Sending little ones to school for the first time can be scary for everyone but LVCC Preschool always met my kids (and us parents) where we were at. They quelled any fears, adjusted to any regressions, but most of all - made everything so fun! I will be sad when my littlest has moved on to big kid school but will always think of their preschool years so fondly because of the family at LVCC.

We have loved being a part of the LVCC Preschool community for the past 4 years. My son attended…read morefor 2 years, and my daughter is just finishing her first. The teachers are all very kind and loving and work with you to address your child's individual needs. Mrs. Luyben and the school leadership anre also excellent at communicating about special days, activities, school needs, and new experiences for the kids. The school offers fun after school activity days at least 2x each month, and they celebrate most holidays in creative ways. I have also been really impressed with the quality of the art projects, playtime, and learning of basic letters, numbers, and shapes. I also want to note that, even though it is a Christian preschool and associated with the LVCC church, and we are non-Christians (but people of faith), I never felt pressure nor excessive Christian messaging. There was always a nice respectful balance of lovely Bible quotes and prayers, while respecting that our family was not Christian. The faith-based preschool is really expressed in their love and honoring of the sacredness of childhood. Which I love! I am grateful that LVCC Preschool was my kids' first experience with school! Definitely worth checking out for anyone looking for a kind, warm, creative, play-based preschool experience for their little!

Our daughter has been attending St. Barnabas Catholic School since TK, and the difference has been…read moreincredible. After a difficult experience in public school, we were heartbroken seeing her not get the attention and support she needed. Everything changed when Mrs. Kellam invited us to have her try a day--and from that moment on, we never looked back. The teachers truly care and make every child feel seen and supported. The communication is strong, the environment is nurturing, and the focus on both academics and character really stands out. Our daughter is now confident, happy, and thriving--and we are so grateful we found this school.

I have had all three of my daughters go to SBS. Two of them are currently there. I am also a…read morecurrent public school teacher in a different city, and i feel that the knowledge, foundation and guidance that this school gives to the children is truly remarkable. I would highly recommend this school for all ages preschool-8th grade.