Teacher Sherie Cigar James had a truly positive impact during the three years our son spent at…read moreLittle Seedlings Preschool in Inglewood. Although we moved a few months ago, her influence is something we continue to see as he moves forward into TK. What stood out most to us was how deeply she cared about her students and how intentional she was about making sure they got the absolute most out of their time with her. We also want to recognize the other teachers, Ms. Snobia and Mrs. Cynthia, who were equally loving and caring and helped create such a positive environment for the kids. She had clear goals for what she wanted her students to leave with before graduating from her program. She worked with them on writing their names, counting to 100, learning the days of the week, months, colors, planets, and basic shapes. But what stood out to us was that she cared just as much about social and emotional growth. She spent time helping the kids understand their feelings, talk through emotions, and build confidence alongside academics. Sherie always found ways to make holidays exciting with visits from the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and little moments that made school feel special. There was also so much time for play and being outside, which was something we really valued. Henry spent his days running, exploring, and playing instead of sitting in front of a TV. Outdoor time was clearly something Sherie valued and made part of the daily experience. Her own family has a strong running background, and you could see little pieces of that come through during outdoor time with running drills and active play. Henry absolutely loved it and still loves to run today. We really believe those preschool years helped build his confidence, love of movement, and an active lifestyle. One thing we will never forget is the support she gave to our family during a difficult season. During cancer treatment, some of our appointments were extremely early and far away, and there were days Sherie opened at 5-6am to help support us. That level of care went far beyond preschool. She showed up for our family in ways we'll never forget. We're so grateful Henry had the opportunity to be part of this community. Sherie, Ms. Snobia, and Mrs. Cynthia created memories, built confidence, and gave him such a strong start. To us, they became more than teachers, and we'll always look back on our time at Little Seedlings with so much appreciation and love.

Our 7 month old is currently attending Little Seedlings Pre-school and loves it. She has become…read moremore social, loves her friends and always excited to drop off. Ms. Sherie and her team are very flexible and are very attentive!

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Stepping Stone Daycare! From the moment we walked through…read morethe doors, we felt welcomed and reassured that our child would be in loving hands...and in a clean environment m. Monica and her staff are not only professional and experienced, but genuinely kind and attentive to each child's individual needs. Our daughter has grown so much in confidence, language, and social skills since starting here. The daily activities are engaging, and it's clear the team puts their heart into creating a positive and enriched environment. We especially appreciate the photo and video updates throughout the day -- it brings so much peace of mind. If you're looking for a place where your child will be cared for, supported, and celebrated, I wholeheartedly recommend Stepping Stone Daycare.

When we had our son, we spent months searching for the best place for him -- and we were incredibly…read morelucky to find Ms. Monica. From our very first visit, we knew her center was the perfect environment for him. Ms. Monica's center is clean, well-organized, and thoughtfully run. She takes the time to understand each child's unique needs and personality, and her care is full of warmth and intention. We've learned so much from her as parents, and she's played a meaningful role in shaping our son's early years in all the best ways. She also shares frequent updates through the Brightwheel app, which keeps us connected and gives us peace of mind throughout the day. We're so grateful to have found Ms. Monica and would definitely recommend her to others!

forgot / left my son in the van while she went in Target & starbucks then when i came to pick the…read morekids up she tells me "i felt so bad he was late to school today" not that she had left them in the van while she makes a target run because she forgot to drop him off ! i ended up having to hear that from my son & a third party . huge red flag INSPITE of the CONTRACT signed at start of care , SHE DOESNT ALLOW the older children to bring phones ! she allowed my son to bring his phone until she realized it worked. I was on ft w. him one day & she came in to make him do something , he puts the phone down & somehow the facetime ended but was working fine when she wasn't in the room. She wanted me to have to contact HER anytime i wanted to speak / hear from my 9 year old. ( If there was something going on what kid is going to feel comfortable saying it i infront of the adults ) i mentioned the contract stating kids may bring electronics & she said "a phone isn't an electronic it's a phone" so i asked ok why can't he bring his phone because that goes against the contract she said "oh we just don't do phones here" if you want make your rules up as you go along & tell kids / parents phone aren't allowed & contact HAS to go through you then you need to contact me EVERYTIME my son says to contact me ! Example , my son asked if they can ask me if i can bring him some food , i didn't hear anything about it until my son came home hungry asking why i didn't bring him food . she doesn't let you INSIDE THE FACILITY , & still uses covid as an excuse have to take a covid test even infants every week sometimes late picking the children up from Highland . violates her own contract but when asked about certain things her response is always "refer to the contract" when majority of the time she doesn't even abide by HER contract takes off EVERY holiday ( federal , state , city holidays ) & a couple WEEKS off for vacay & any other day she feels for ex ( was closed 2 days for LABOR DAY 7/1/23 & 7/4/23 , closed 11.10 (FRIDAY) for VERTERANS DAY even though veterans day is on the 11th , a SATURDAY , closed 11/22-11/24 3 days for Thanksgiving when single parents like myself still have to work so i was ALWAYS needing to find a plan be for daycare ( will attach photos ) "recommended" we bring the bigger kids lunch during the summer so she didn't have to feed them 9 year old son hadn't been there (because he doesn't like being there ) in over a month & she was still requesting payment claims she's a 24-hour facility on paper but doesn't do evenings or weekends(will attach photos of texts) and claims "no availability" as an excuse. If your not available hire some help that is because you ARE A 24-hour daycare ! contract states school aged children who receive before school care (pick up and drop off) would have breakfast & my son has yet to get breakfast before she drops him off to school . Most daycare are 6a - 6p , but at 5:31 she'll text "your kids are still here" (will attach photos) & charging late fee's when how am i late if you're 24/7 ?

We were gratefully a member of the Bizzy Bee family for 8 years and two sons. The foundation formed…read moreat Bizzy Bee enabled both my boys to smoothly transition to elementary school and excel. Not only did they learn basic preschool academics, but most importantly they learned how to be a part of a community in a classroom setting. The thing I am most appreciative is how Ms. Sonia and staff loved my children.

Long over due review. Ms. Yvette is truly a blessing. She cares for each child she encounters and…read moremeets them where they are. Her level of attention she gives towards academic development and encouragement, personal development, mental and spiritual development, communication development, the list goes on and on is enriching. She helps with instill dignity and integrity at a young age, allows the children to think and build cognitive skills. Her personality is honest, and warming. Amazing experience and the bonus is the babies love her!

On the recommendation of a friend we visited Growstrong Preschool and 7 years later we are about to…read morehave 2 proud Growstrong graduates! I cannot speak highly enough of Growstrong. It is a small, in-home preschool, that has a maximum of 10 students (~6 more recently), and the teacher, Ms. Yvette, pours into these kids so that they are proud and excited learners and are able to do so much more than you ever imagined a 4 year old could do! When looking for a preschool we wanted a place where we felt our child would be safe, with attentive teachers, not sat in front of a screen all day, he was treated well, and he would learn important socialization skills and basics to ensure that they were ready for kindergarten. Growstrong EASILY checks those boxes and goes far beyond. Our 2nd child will graduate from Growstrong in the fall. Between the two of them we have kids who were reading at a 2nd grade level or higher, adding, subtracting, multiplying, doing word problems, playing chess, reciting the "I Have A Dream" speech and excerpts from King's other works as well as poems by authors like Robert Frost, and doing so much more by the time they leave preschool. And through their entire time there they were treated like family by Ms Yvette--a woman who I have never seen even raise her voice at any of these children despite how crazy they may have been acting--given healthy home cooked meals daily, and respected like real little humans with feelings and independent thoughts. It says a lot that out of my son's class of 5 students, 4 of them are siblings to children who graduated or currently go there. I have also grown to be friends with many of the parents of the children who have attended because we are all similarly invested in our kids and their future and value what Growstrong provides. And all of the kids have always been incredibly sweet. With so many difficult decisions as a parent, selecting Growstrong was easily one of the best ones we have ever made.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found this family daycare--it has been the best decision for our…read moredaughter and for us as two full-time working parents. Our daughter started here when she turned one, and the care she has received from Mrs. Janaki has been nothing short of amazing. The Montessori-style play-and-learn approach has really supported her mental and physical development. Every day, she comes home happy and engaged, and it's clear she's learning and growing in a nurturing environment. The daycare also has a lovely productive garden is very special outdoor learning experience for the kids! The meals are another highlight--breakfast, lunch, and snacks are always fresh, healthy, and varied. Our daughter genuinely enjoys the food, which gives us peace of mind. The daycare hours, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, are also very working-parent friendly. The flexibility has allowed us to manage our work schedules without compromising our daughter's care. We're so grateful to Mrs. Janaki for creating such a warm, structured, and enriching place for our little one!

Our daughter has attended Highlights for two years, and she absolutely loves it. She started when…read moreshe was six months old, and from day one, Janaki and her team have been wonderful. My husband and I value Montessori principles, but we wanted an at-home daycare where our daughter could receive more individualized attention than at a larger facility. Highlights has been the perfect fit. With support from this outstanding team, our daughter has thrived--learning her letters, shapes, and colors, while growing into a confident and polite speaker. We couldn't be happier with her development and the care she receives. We highly recommend Highlights to any family looking for a nurturing, enriching environment.

Amazing school and the staff is wonderful! It . The new garden at the Los Angeles location is so…read morebeautiful. I am proud to be apart or helping with that aswell. Continue the great work you guys .

My child recently started attending Rising Stars Academy (Gardena Location) and I must say this has…read morebeen such an easy transition from daycare. The staff have been great at their response time, answering my endless number of questions and you can truly tell they love children. You can tell the teachers are well experienced and continue to make me and my child feel welcome. The environment is clean, well-organized and I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking.