We love Oakwood Academy (preschool). Our son joined in October of 2025 as a 2.5 year old. The…read moreschool is very clean and organized with processes that support safety, stability and care for the kids. My son has already learned so much in less than 6 months. I love that they post the lesson plan so you can reinforce the learning at home. There is a lot of communication through the Class Dojo app and postings at school. He also was potty trained fully in 2 months which I was more than happy to pay the extra $25-30 a week for that guidance. They have fun activities like field trips, Christmas recitals, special guests like firemen, dentists, etc. He LOVES his teachers, Ms. Cynthia and Ms. Khalifa and we do too! They really understand each child and their personality nuances. I can share what is happening at home and they help guide and reinforce behavior changes at school. It takes a village to raise a child and I'm so thankful to have Oakwood Academy as part of mine!

We love Oakwood Academy and their staff. Our daughter has blossomed since she started attending…read moreOakwood. She is excited to go to school in the morning. The staff is so warm, loving and inviting. Academically they challenge my daughter and has her excelling in her schooling. Our daughter has meet a lot of new friends and love her OA family. There are so many great things about this school not enough space to type on this review. We also love the diversity of staff and students as well. So glad we found Oakwood

I found this group by accident and I am so grateful. I am I first time parent to a group like this…read moreand it took me a little getting used to. My kids wake up excited to go everyday. All the parents are great and Ms. Karen is awesome. Love that it's a small group. kids have the opportunity to learn and play is more focused.Highly recommend.

Have sent 3 kids here in the last couple years. A great school where they are learning outside…read morewith an amazing teacher and parents right there to help out. It has been around for over 75 years I believe so it's great to keep it going. As new parents come in they take over for parents leaving. I would highly recommend.

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.

We were recommended to Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School by a colleague. It has been the GRANDEST…read moredecision we have done for our child. I would highly recommend Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School to all of those parents wanting quality and beyond exceptional care for their child/ren. They hold the utmost standards of not only teaching, but also loving my child. It has been an exceptional experience having our son in this preschool. The extra activities, such as water play, having fire fighters and Santa visits are just a few things that I can mention make Dorothy Ahrens the best Nursery School in all of Long Beach and surrounding areas. They are the greatest Nursery/Preschool. The staff goes above and beyond to instruct, care for and love our child. I will forever be grateful for all of the dedication, patience, love, kindness and care that my child has received. He has excelled in his learning and has improved in behavior magnificently all thanks to the school. We also have had assistance in potty training in his earlier years, Which was so helpful to receive such support. Our son is now 5 and going into Kindergarten and Dorothy Ahrens has made this a smooth transition from preschool to kinder for both our son and us as parents. We are so blessed to have our son here and if I were to have another child I would bring them to Dorothy Ahrens without a doubt, because I know all the children receive proper care, education and overall love which is what every child deserves! Thank you to ALL of the staff and Ms. Nancy for loving and caring for our son each day. My son speaks so highly of all of you and my words are just not gratitude enough for all that you have blessed our family with, I am forever grateful. Sincerely, Ms. Vicencio

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 !!!!!!

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!

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!!!

We ended up going with a different care center due to people reaching out with poor reviews. It…read moreseems like this is a safe enough day care but didnt have the personal care that we were hoping for when we talked to the teachers as we were signing up to enroll.

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.

From the owner: Early childhood education, full day child care and half day preschool. We are State subsidized and…read morefees are based on income. The Fee Scale and Waiting List application are available on our website. We have 5 locations in Long Beach to serve you. Families qualify based on income and need.

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 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!

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.

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.

St. Barnabas School (SBS) is a wonderful school. My son has attended K-5th so far. The faculty…read morecares about each student and makes school fun! Students can also participate in extracurricular activities. I chose SBS after attending an Open House. Two very excited graduates and one current student (at the time) told me about their experience and how fun the school was. We are very happy with our choice!