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    Emily M.

    I love love love this school! My two girls have been coming here since they were 2 and 3 years old and now they will soon be 4 and 5! I have no complaints the teachers here are just so great! My girls have learned so much since and and love it there. I'll recommend this school to anyone! They truly care for the kids. Wish they took younger then 18 months so I can start my son but I will definitely wait 14 months so I can finally enroll him

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    Friendly, Professional, Clean, and Organized I love this place! Best Preschool ever! Good times

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    Enrolled my 2 year old here and it's been nothing but great! Very enriched education is provided and the staff is AMAZING.

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    I stumbled on YMCA ELC when I was looking into after school care for when my son starts kindergarten.

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    Caring Cubs Daycare - Dominic playing with his favorite toy!

    Caring Cubs Daycare

    (38 reviews)

    Our family had such a wonderful experience at Caring Cubs :) Mrs. Cathy and Mr. Phillip are…read moreincredibly caring, patient, and attentive and it's clear they truly love what they do. Our son has grown so much socially and academically since starting earlier this year, and we feel confident knowing he is in a safe and nurturing environment. The communication Mrs. Cathy provides us is so helpful for our peace of mind. She sends daily updates of our son's activities, meals and answers any questions we may have in a timely manner. The activities are always creative, engaging, and fun. The meals provided are nutritious and delicious. My son is a picky eater but he always comes home with a full stomach because of the healthy meals they provide. We couldn't be happier with our choice of Caring Cubs and are so grateful for the loving atmosphere that Mrs. Cathy and Mr. Phillip provided our family. We recently had to move further away and had a very hard time saying goodbye to Caring Cubs. We are so thankful for the positive impact Mrs. Cathy and the students had on our son's early childhood journey. :)

    Our daughter just graduated from this daycare and I can honestly say it has been the most caring,…read moreintimate, and positive experience we have ever had. We have had children in several programs over the years and none have compared. From the very first day, Cathy and Philip have been nothing short of amazing. They are genuine, kindhearted people who truly care about the well-being of every child in their care. Their attentiveness and responsiveness gave us complete peace of mind. We always knew our daughter was not just being supervised but nurtured, encouraged, and loved. The environment they have created feels like an extension of home, warm, welcoming, and deeply personal. If it were possible, I would keep our daughter here forever, but of course children grow up and move on. We will always be grateful for the time she spent here, the friendships she made, and the incredible foundation Cathy and Philip helped build for her future. This is truly a one of a kind place and we cannot recommend it enough.

    Chen Family Child Care - Playground

    Chen Family Child Care

    (11 reviews)

    Christine has been my son's babysitter for half a year now, and she is great. My husband and I…read morecouldn't be happier with her attention to detail (she clips his nails for us, she quickly catches onto his behaviors and quirks, etc.) and her willingness to provide updates throughout the day. She also makes yummy and nutritious food for him. We appreciate the nurturing environment that she provides our son, and we trust her taking care of him completely. I highly recommend this daycare to anyone who is looking for a reliable and honest babysitter. Thank you so much Christine! We look forward to working with you for the long-term.

    I am a full-time worker and was in need of a trusting caregiver. Meeting Christine was a blessing…read morefor my family My first daughter was in Christine's care when she was 2 years old. Seeing Christine's nurturing care, I ensured my second daughter with her at one months old. Christine always went out of her way to take care of my daughters. She quickly helped me stabilize my younger daughter's eating and sleeping cycles. I realized that she did more than making sure my daughters were fed. She also taught manners and discipline. I was shocked to see my daughters grow into independent children. Christine took care of my youngest until she was 4 years old. When my daughter entered pre-school, she was already familiar with the materials taught. Christine is an experienced caregiver who is also great at teaching children life skills. I am very lucky to have met Christine who took excellent care of my daughters in their early years. I'm very grateful for all her help, her care allowed me to focus on work because I knew my daughters were in trusted hands!

    Towne & Country Preschool & Infant Care Center

    Towne & Country Preschool & Infant Care Center

    (46 reviews)

    We absolutely love this daycare. I always recommend it to others and am so happy that my child goes…read morehere. All of the teachers are so friendly and good with all of the kids. Ms Gina the director of the center is great at communication and great at answering all questions. The center is very organized and will call me if my child falls or if they suspect they are sick or anything. I really appreciate that as it's perfect for busy adults. My toddler is always yapping and chatting and listing the teachers name at home when I ask about their day. Ms Chandi, Ms Paulina, Ms Jojo, Ms Lina, Ms Fong, Ms Valerie, I hope I am not missing anyone as my child would give me an ear ful, but thank you all sooo much. My child comes home happy and it gives me such a peace of mind to know that they are in good hands. They have such fun holiday events and field trips in the summer, we have been going here for a few years now and look forward to continue going here. Highly recommend for anyone. The center is very clean and they encourage the kids to wash their hands so I appreciate that health/sanitization is emphasized here. There are plenty of toys and a giant playground with sand as well. Plenty of activities to keep the children engaged and there is also a security gate so I feel that there they are safe. My child also has learned so much and is so chatty now and social. Thank you all!

    I recommend Towne and Country to everyone who asks me for a childcare recommendation. My son…read morestarted when he was 2 years old and just turned 3, and he has truly thrived there. He has learned so much and absolutely loves going to school. Every day he tells me how much fun he had, how kind his teachers are, and he always comes home with the biggest smile. I can't thank them enough for supporting him through potty training, encouraging/helping him eat his food, and giving me such peace of mind knowing he is safe, cared for, and in an enriching environment. The staff is very attentive and always on top of how each child is feeling. They routinely check temperatures when needed and keep parents well informed about anything going on. They have so many events that are incredibly fun and make great memories. I can't wait for summer to come around because my son has so much fun with water play, themed weeks and attending all the neat field trips. Ms. Gina is especially wonderful. She is so sweet, sends photos of my son, and always responds to my questions promptly. A huge thank you as well to all of his amazing teachers: Ms. Sade, Ms. Valerie, Ms. Paulina, Ms. Ariana, Ms. Fong, and Ms. Jojo. I will definitely be enrolling my younger child soon, and I already know he will be in great hands

    Mimi Child Care

    Mimi Child Care

    (40 reviews)

    This is an overdue review because I was hesitant to leave it, but decided to share my honest…read moreexperience to help other parents make better decisions. My daughter attended Mini when she was 1.5 years old. Now she is 4.5 year old, and becomes more verbal. She started to tell me things I didn't know back then. And I was very upset to hear. To give a little background. My child only speaks Chinese at home before going to Mimi. After 7 months being there, I was told by Jean that my kid never spoke a word in school, not even making any sound. I got her diagnosed, and she maybe had selective mutism (not speak at school, but talk a lot in other setting). At first, I thought it was because the language that she got confused by Chinese and English. Now, relating to what my kid told me now, and thinking my child' reactions back then, I was really sad. My kid now told me, she didn't like Mimi, because all the teachers would yell at her, and hit her on the head if she didn't behave well. They would put her in a room by herself as a punishment. She even imitated what the teachers did to her, and it broke my heart. It is really really bad. These reminded me of when I picked her up back then. They would sit quietly and nicely by the table, playing. (They put the kids into "waiting area" for parents to pick up, and sometimes they can sat there for over 30 mins). When I first toured the school, I was so surprised that the kids were so behaved for that age. I even felt that the place was way too quiet for their age. Also, when I picked her up, sometimes she was clearly sad and upset. Now looking at the photos Jean sent me, (and compared to the photos in her new school), she indeed was sad and unhappy in every single photo. I felt so bad now that I ignored all these signs back then. That I left my kids miserable in that place for 7 months. Afraid, and not even saying a word. When I talked to her doctor about selective mutism, I kept asking the doctor if it is the traumatized experience that caused her this. The doctor said, an anxious environment could trigger it. I have been blaming myself for a long while for it. After she transferred to a new school in Walnut (it has both Chinese and English teachers), after 3 months, she started to talk, and really thrive in the new daycare. On the first day in the new school, the teachers told me that they were so surprised that my kid was so behaved, a little bit too behaved. They said she is very nervous about things and very sensitive. I am glad that the teachers in the new school are truly supportive, and give her so much love. She become the most talkative kid in the class after 6 months (speaks in English). I can clearly see the difference. She is so happy everyday. I think Korean are like Chinese, very strict and disciplined sometimes. I am not sure if my kid exaggerated. But what I know is, after we transferred to the new school, one day, I passed by the Mimi to go shopping, and she was so scared and screamed "I am not going to Mimi!" Every time, I mentioned Mimi or driving toward Mimi's direction, she would give me very strong emotions and said I am not going back. Although of these things, I still think they have some good things. The place is clean and organized (my kid didn't get much sick during the time there). They are flexible. I remembered we were busy during a period when we moved to a new place, and they were accommodating our needs. I hope my kid is only an individual case. Maybe it is just her that didn't fit well into Mimi. I sincerely hope other kids could have a better experience.

    My son has been going to Mimi Child Care since he turned 1 up to his 3rd birthday now. Ms. Jean and…read moreMs. Mimi and staff have all done a wonderful job the past 2 years in helping my son mature into toddlerhood. He's learned to talk so well, play well with others and be more independent. He is all smiles and laughter when I pick him up everyday so I know he's had a great day. He's made great friends and now we are all sad to depart. It felt like family! He's celebrated holidays and birthdays here and everyone is so kind. I know my son was also well fed-- lunch and dinner-- because he's never lost weight! He's also not a picky eater which is a plus. By the way you know the place is clean because his clothes and socks always come back clean! He's more messier at home with me... haha. I'll be missing Mimi Child Care and will be recommending them to my friends nearby. Thank you for pouring all your love and care for my son.

    Kid Junction - New year picture

    Kid Junction

    (90 reviews)

    A Preschool Filled with Heart and Faith!…read more Kid Junction has truly been such a blessing to our family. Our oldest daughter started here when she was just two and a half, and now our second daughter has gone through the same journey -- and we're already excited to send our youngest soon! What makes Kid Junction so special is the people. Every teacher pours so much love, time, and intention into the kids. They create fun, hands-on activities, celebrate holidays with so much joy, and keep parents updated every step of the way. You can tell this is a place where faith and care guide everything they do. Both of our girls had Miss Sandy, who is truly the best person to care for 2-year-olds -- patient, nurturing, and full of joy. Then they had Miss Susan, who is the sweetest! She helps build confidence in each child and makes every day special (my daughter loves when she pulls out her spray bottle and hair ties to give her a cute little hairstyle!). We also adore Miss Eileen, who does a wonderful job preparing the kids for Kinder she's a TK teacher -- she's caring, creative, and the children can't wait to be in her class. And Miss Belinda made those early toddler days so special with fun morning activities that set the tone for a happy day. We loved it so much that we decided to keep our daughters here for TK instead of going to elementary because we knew they would get the care and elevated education prior to going to Kinder. My daughters assessment going into kindergarten, she scored very high on the skills for this grade. It was an easy transition and she thought kinder was too easy she kept asking for more hw!! And holding it all together is Miss Clara, director -- she has the most tender heart and genuine love for children. We've known her for five years now, and her care shines through in everything she does -- her communication, the way she supports the teachers, and the way she continues to check in and send us updates. Overall I'm always blown away how clean everything is! So organized and clean which demonstrates the teachers diligence in providing a safe and modeled classroom. We are so thankful for Kid Junction. It's more than just a preschool -- it's a loving, faith-filled community that feels like family.

    Great teachers and a great school! Both my sons went to this school. My second son originally went…read moreto my first son's private school (due to convenience). After a month, we were unhappy with the private school's child care program and switched him to Kid Junction. Although Kid Junction is further away from our home and we have to drive to 2 schools, we still chose Kid Junction for our youngest son. The faculty and teachers are amazing and care about the children. Highly recommend this school!

    Magnolia Progressive Montessori

    Magnolia Progressive Montessori

    (17 reviews)

    My daughter was with Magnolia for a year before we decided to switch schools for her…read more Things were great at first. She attended the 2-3yo classroom and both teachers were caring and truly love what they do as educators. My daughter would come home telling me about her day in school. Up until we had an incident, and thought the way that one of the newer teacher at the time handled the situation absurdly unprofessional. We were able to talk to management/director regarding the matter but it was overall negative which ruined the entire experience. That particular teacher that was involved was later resigned/let go but we did ended up moving on to another preschool shortly after. Also, their staff turnover rate is extremely high. For the year that we were enrolled, we would meet new teachers every 2-4 months. At the time of enrollment (2021-22) they were in the process of renovating the campus, everything was new and clean. Which was a plus.

    My daughter has been attending the daycare for 4 months and I can see an improvement. She's more…read moresocial and interactive with other kids. The facility is clean and well maintained. The teachers and staff are friendly. My daughter is in a toddler classroom and Ms. Maria, Yancy, Melissa, and Jessica have been very patient. Director Thushara and Ms Antonette have been very helpful and answering all the questions and concerns. II can see my daughter is happy coming to school everyday. I love how they have the daily reports so parents are included in their daily activities. Thank you to these wonderful teachers and staff!

    Walnut International Montessori school

    Walnut International Montessori school

    (104 reviews)

    My son went to this school for more than 3 years, starting when he was 2. We had great experience…read morehere. Every teacher is so friendly. They all know my son and always greeting to him on the hallway, even after he graduated almost one year ago. The younger age room 2 teachers took so good care of my son. Ms. Griselda was always reading and playing with the kids when I picked up my son in the late afternoon. she always shared with me how my son was eating that specific day and other fun facts about him, before I ask. Still also remember how nice and warm Ms. Cecilia was when I didn't make it for Mother's Day activity. They took a lot of pictures and greeted to me with so much love that day when I picked my son up. All the way up to room 6, Ms. G focus more on good behavior and learning. While strict, she is also a fun teacher. My son likes her so much and came back everyday telling me things that Ms. G shared. He also learned so much things, art, math, geology, etc. The school also host many activities and kids performance through the year, my husband enjoyed this a lot. Only downside is the waiting list is always pretty long, parents need to prepare early if they want to attend this school.

    My wife, MIL, and I explored 12+ schools around the area, and this one hits home with outstanding…read moreresults. The school has a over a year waitlist for great reason-- our child has matured and developed beyond our wildest dreams. Walnut International Montessori has been super LIFE CHANGING not just for our child, but also for us parents + the loves ones around us. Our child has learned skills, habits, and attitudes for life. We'll forever be grateful to Ms. Noelle, Carolina, Gie, Sabina, Hailey, Anna, Katie, Sam, Reina, Rabia, Connie, Andrea, Dima, etc. for their patience, dedication, expertise, and wholistic LOVE for the kids, parents, and the community. The staff has ALWAYS been sincere, selfless, and deeply passionate about kids' development. We wish we could stay forever with WIM-"--8 stars, if possible! Stay steadfast & patient to the other parents waiting out there! PS: Naysayers here aka "negatrons" get what they deserve for their lack of deep love, care, involvement, and sense of accountability & ownership to their child's welfare. 99% would stand on a hill about this.

    Learn Play & Grow Preschool - Enjoying some icecream during our last week of summer!

    Learn Play & Grow Preschool

    (67 reviews)

    I used to live right behind Learn, Play & Grow Preschool and never realized it was a preschool…read more Recently, several parents recommended it to me, so I decided to enroll my younger son -- and it has been one of the best decisions we've made. The teachers here are truly wonderful. They are warm, caring, patient, and so loving with the children. My son is looked after extremely well every single day -- far better than many other preschools we've seen. Their communication is excellent. The teachers share daily updates, photos, and videos, which gives me so much peace of mind. They also respond very quickly whenever I message them. They take amazing care of each child's needs. If my son doesn't eat well during lunch, they will gently try again after nap time. And since he started here, he has never had diaper rash -- which shows how attentive and careful the teachers are. This preschool truly goes above and beyond. We feel very grateful to have found this place, and I highly recommend Learn, Play & Grow Preschool to any family looking for a safe, loving, and supportive environment for their child.

    My son was at LPG for about 1.5 years, and during that time he transformed so much that I truly…read morewanted to write this review to show my appreciation for all the teachers. Ms. Elin was my son's Pre-K teacher, and he absolutely adores her. Under her guidance, he learned all the alphabets, shapes, and colors, and can now count to 20 -- skills I know are often taught in TK. Beyond academics, Ms. Elin always incorporated fun, engaging activities that the kids loved. She also helped my son become more independent with eating, which was something he really needed encouragement in. In the afternoons, when Ms. Elin left, other wonderful teachers stepped in to provide care -- Ms. Silvia, Ms. Christine, Ms. Mary, Ms. Marie and Ms. Nour. My son knows and loves them all. When I once asked my son if there was any teacher he liked the least, his answer was, "no," which says it all!) Last but certainly not least, Ms. Virgine is an incredible director. My son was both a Covid baby (super shy) and a preemie, so I had extra concerns as a first-time mom. One of the main reasons I chose LPG was the smaller class sizes, so he wouldn't be overwhelmed. I was nervous at first, but my worries quickly faded as I watched him grow and thrive. By the time he graduated, he not only had friends in his own class but also knew the names of kids from other classes. I am genuinely grateful to everyone at LPG for giving my son such a memorable preschool experience. You truly can't put a price on that!

    Little Seed Child Development Center

    Little Seed Child Development Center

    (25 reviews)

    My son is a very shy and clingy child, but ever since attending this school (about 8 months now) I…read moream slowly seeing his personality shine through. He is more willing to go out of his comfort zone to try new things and activities. When I pick him up from school, he will always tell me that it was fun! The teachers and staff here are all patient and caring. I really love that Ms. Tina, my son's teacher, goes above and beyond the curriculum to give her students an academic and musical head start with plenty of hands on activities. Sometimes my son will sing new songs at home and try to teach me the songs he learned from school. Another day I was reading a book to him and he suddenly pointed out that he also learned about the Eiffel Tower in class! The only problem now is that he is asking to see the real Eiffel Tower in person hahaha~ It's amazing that the teachers are able to expose students to all walks of life at such a young age using science, arts and crafts, and storytime. I highly recommend Little Seed for those who care about their children being well rounded, academically and emotionally. It's a bilingual program with English in the mornings and Mandarin in the afternoons. The school provides nutritious lunch meals all freshly cooked in house and uses brightwheel app so parents can see the daily activities their children do. They teach their students not just the ABCs, but also good habits, manners, and in general awareness of the world around them. Overall, I am grateful for the teachers who have given my son the time to break down his walls and finally feel calm and content in a warm and kind environment.

    Little Seed holds a very special place in our hearts. Our older daughter completed her entire…read morepreschool journey here, and now our two-year-old is thriving and absolutely loving her time at Little Seed. The teachers here are incredibly professional, passionate about early education, patient, kind, and genuinely caring. You can truly feel their dedication in the way they guide and nurture each child. It's a bilingual environment where children learn both Chinese and English through play, music, and daily routines. Our younger daughter comes home singing new songs and using words in both languages. It's amazing to see how language is integrated so naturally into fun activities, allowing the kids to absorb it effortlessly. The classrooms are well-organized. We see joy and growth in our daughter every single day socially, emotionally, and academically. We highly recommend Little Seed to any family looking for a loving, bilingual early childhood education. And when it's time to move on to elementary school, their sister school, Kingdom Seed Academy in Diamond Bar, is absolutely worth checking out. It's just as amazing!

    YMCA Early Learning Center - childcare - Updated May 2026

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