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    4.9 (33 reviews)
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    Dulce G.

    I was super hesitant to enroll my son at a preschool during the pandemic, but like many families, it was my only option. I toured many different schools in my area and what stood out the most to me about ACGS was the kindness from the staff and director. Rose, the director, took so much time answering my millions of questions about the schools curriculum, safety protocols, and the overall program of the school. My son has now been attending the Tiny Two's classroom for about 5 months and one of my favorite aspects is the app they use to communicate with families. When I have a question, I can send it through there and they will reply fairly quickly. The other day, my son had a rought start in the morning and I was thinking about how he was doing, coincidently, his teachers sent me a picture of him engaged with dinosaurs (his favorite at the moment) to let me know that he was doing much better. I can go on about the many positive experiences we have had at ACGS, but I highly recommend you check it out for yourself with a tour. Trust your instincts when choosing the right preschool program for your child. I did and I am so happy with our choice. On a side note, my professional background is Early Chilldhood Education, I am a classroom reviewer. You can imagine how difficult it was for me to find a school that met my high expectations. When I walk into a classroom, I naturally scope out the environment, observe teacher and child interactions for quality, and pay attention to what the children are actually learning from their environments. I can say with the classroom observer lense, ACGS is among one of the best schools I have come across.

    Marshmallow name art! Tactile crafts are awesome!
    Angela A.

    Sending our son back to school mid-pandemic was a tough decision, but A Child's Garden School made it incredibly easy with their processes and procedures ensuring that kids and families are staying safe. The environment is always clean, safety guidelines are in place and there is a sense of community at the school that we are "all in this together." This doesn't happen by chance. Led by a passionate director, Ms. Rose has managed to not just make it through the pandemic, the kids are thriving and are not nervous or aware that the world is in fact different than it was. Grounds are well kept, curriculum is on point with play and academics balanced and teachers are incredible with the kids! Cannot recommend this school more. Give your kids an experience they will cherish. We have neighborhood kids who are well into their teens and still remember their early days here.

    Green grounds for kids to play.
    Virginia O.

    Best school for children to start with! Loving and caring environment allows for a great preschool experience.

    Karina M.

    My 3 year old son has been attending ACGS for 3 months now. He goes MWF from 9-12 with teacher Mary and teacher Angela. Before signing him up I toured at least a dozen preschools around the Alhambra area. I fell in love with ACGS almost immediately! The staff are welcoming and very warm towards the children. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and their is so much for the children to do in and out of the classroom. My son did cry on his first day but teacher Mary stopped what she was doing to hug him and comfort him. When I picked him up he ran towards me with the biggest smile one his face. He has never cried at school again and always looks forward to going in the mornings. He comes home singing new songs and talks about new things he is learning at school. It is one of the best feelings in the world to know we picked such a perfect school for our little guy.

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    My daughter went here for three years, tiny twos to pre-k and my twin sons just finished their first year as tiny twos.

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    Camp Adventurewood

    Camp Adventurewood

    4.8
    (41 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    79 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    My son attended his first season at Camp Adventurewood in 2023 - it was his first experience at a…read moresummer camp and he was a little nervous and shy but all his counselors made him feel so welcome and comfortable and after the first day he was hooked! He loved the variety of activities and made so many new friends. He came home with fun stories each day. I loved that they offered a variety of options from 2 days/week to 5 days. We returned last summer and an unexpected and sudden medical event threw our summer for a loop. They were beyond kind and accommodating. Michael, the owner, personally made sure we were taken care of at a very scary time and was just incredibly kind and communicative. I can't thank him and his staff enough for the support. I would recommend this camp for any family. Its like a classic, old-school summer day camp experience!

    My son attended Adventurewood camp for the first time this week. For the most part he enjoyed…read morehimself -- particularly the characters they introduce throughout the week. However, we decided to pull him out for next week because of a very disturbing situation. He shared that a counselor had pushed him with both hands on his shoulders during a capture the flag activity. He had dropped his flag and was putting it back on when a counselor (he didn't know her name) pushed him back hard enough to make him lose his balance and fall. She also barked "you need to reset!" She didn't ask if he was ok or help him up. You'd think if this was an accidental push and he fell over she would say something like "sorry bud are you ok? Here let me help you up" but nope, not a word. A friend he's attending camp with witnessed the whole incident. Since I pick them both up in the afternoons they both recounted this situation to me and both of them noted how inappropriate her behavior was. I immediately reached out to Michael, the owner of the camp. He said he wanted to identify this counselor and get her side of the story. Understandable. My son felt uncomfortable going back the next day but I reassured him it would be handled and offered to drop him off in the morning and stick around to talk to Michael and the counselor. I wanted him to feel safe. Michael identified her (her name is Carson) and said he wanted to talk to her first, which he did a few feet away from me. I heard her say she didn't push him. They then walked over to me and she again denied everything. So we asked both kids to come over and recount what happened. They both did -- in front of her -- and reiterated she pushed him. She denied even touching him. So Michael suggests at this point that perhaps it was an accident and my son responds by saying "how do you push someone like that by accident?!" No response. So I ask her, are you saying these kids are lying? She again said she didn't touch him and at this point we send the kids away. I'm incensed because not only does she gaslight both of them to their face but tells this bold faced lie to her boss in front of the campers and me. I tell her I believe them and I think she's the one lying. At this point she gives me this dirty look - angry, irritated and almost rolls her eyes at me. I turn to Michael and say "and now she's giving ME an attitude?!" Unbelievable. In a follow up call, he tells me how good of a person she is and that this is shocking for him to hear but that she doesn't seem like someone who would do something like this...that she's getting her teacher credentials and he knows her really well. I am getting the vibe he doesn't actually believe any of this and he sounds very skeptical. I respond by telling him that it's almost always surprising when people exhibit bad behavior and that even teachers do bad things...that doesn't make her any more credible in my eyes. He acknowledged that. In fact, it's worse because I would be really concerned to have someone like that teaching a kid. Lack of empathy, accountability, and integrity. I mean, I think it's great he's trying to have her back but there are moments in life when you need to draw a line and act swiftly...these are one of those moments. Because ultimately, this impacts the reputation of your camp. I told him that it would be good to offer training to his staff in case this ever happens again in the future and honestly he sounded baffled and asked me to clarify...I said well maybe tell your staff not to give dirty looks to a mom who's clearly upset that her son just got pushed by a grown adult at summer camp?? I told him that the response to this situation could've resulted in a totally different outcome. Had she said something like "I really don't recall pushing you but if I inadvertently did and made you feel bad I'm sorry - I didn't mean to do that" - I would've went home that morning feeling fine about the situation. When I told him this he said that he's not going to police all her reactions, that she's still young, that she's still learning and made all kinds of excuses for her. Exhausting. Apparently she got a "warning" and will sit out of the flag activity (umm, ok...). He seems like a smart guy and wish him nothing but success in the future and I was earnestly trying to offer advice for how to handle a situation like this better but it fell on deaf ears. I really hope that some kind of learning comes out of this for both of them. Oh and to top it off, my son's friend told her mom that Carson was giving her looks several times throughout the day today and when she asked what kind she said "side eye" looks. NOT COOL. My son also said she was kind of mean to him but wondering why they were even in close proximity when Michael said they'd absolutely be separated and would not see each other? Validates we both made the right choice by pulling them both out. He offered a refund but I'm still pissed about the situation.

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    Campers row their canoes in search of battery-operated fish.
    Campers row their canoes in search of battery-operated fish.
    The campers erupt in cheers at Camp Adventurewood!
    The campers erupt in cheers at Camp Adventurewood!
    Megan and Giovanni's Troop of campers arrive at the campsite.

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    Megan and Giovanni's Troop of campers arrive at the campsite.
    Kids Klub San Gabriel/Rosemead

    Kids Klub San Gabriel/Rosemead

    4.4
    (40 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    It's hard to put into words how much Kids Klub has meant to our family…read more Over the past few years, we've watched our daughter grow from a shy little girl into a confident, curious, kind, and independent young learner. The teachers and staff have played an enormous role in that journey. They have cared for her, encouraged her, celebrated her successes, and helped her grow every step of the way. As parents, there is no greater comfort than knowing your child is loved, safe, and excited to go to school each day. Kids Klub has given us that peace of mind and so much more. Thank you to the entire Kids Klub team for helping shape such an important chapter of our daughter's life. We will always be grateful for the memories, friendships, and foundation you have given her.

    Overall the school is ok. The experience of your kid will very much be dependent on the assigned…read moreteacher/class. It is one of the most expensive in the area. Facility: 3 out 5 It is located in a warehouse/residential area. Not a lot of grass or trees in the back outdoor play area. The school building has no windows. The bathroom and cafeteria are big and open. The classrooms feel overcrowded. Teachers: 3 out of 5 Some of the teachers are great, patient and warm. Some are not. You can't choose the teachers and your child is simply placed in a class. Management staff: 2 out of 5 It can be difficult to get a response from upper management if you need something. It's frustrating to be on the waiting end when you need an answer to something about your child. They are not always available at the school or for a phone call. Curriculum: 4 out of 5 The curriculum is fun and educational. The lessons are interesting and seasonal, which is great. There are also Spanish and Mandarin class on some days. Cleanliness: 3 out of 5 The school is regularly cleaned, but it can feel messy sometimes because there are just so many kids. There was a Hand Foot Mouth disease outbreak in January.

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    Kids Klub San Gabriel/Rosemead
    Kids Klub San Gabriel/Rosemead
    Kids Klub San Gabriel/Rosemead

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    Steve & Kate's Camp - Pasadena

    Steve & Kate's Camp - Pasadena

    4.3
    (24 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Last summer I signed my son up for Steve and Kate's. He was so unhappy to go the first day. But…read morewhen I picked him up he said his day was 10 out of 10. Those were his words. And every time he's gone it's been a 9 or a 10, depending on the friends he meets. The camp has friendly staff and fun activities. Thank you to everyone who works there. He finished summer camp and I put him in Winter Camp for 1 day this year (Friday, 29th). When I picked him up that day I realized it was the last day of winter camp. Unfortunately, the dates I need for my son to be in camp are the first week of Jan. rather than the week of Christmas, since he's off both weeks. I think their schedule is different than my sons school, which is understandable. Either way, it's a great camp and he will be returning in the summer.

    My 9-year-old LOVED the winter camp. Highlights were the sewing room (why don't all camps have…read morethis??), the super nice counselors, and the freedom to choose activities. It's a great place for kids who prefer things like video production, animation, and gaming instead of the usual athletic camp activities. It was also super easy to sign up online, it was affordable, and I felt very safe leaving my kid in their care. My ONLY complaint is that they haven't aligned their winter camp dates with the local elementary school vacation schedules. I realize it's likely an issue of location (the camp is held at a school on a different academic calendar), but this is such a great program, it would be life changing to have it available for us working parents of creative/indoor kids throughout the first week of January, too. Either way, we're looking forward to coming back soon.

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    Steve & Kate's Camp - Pasadena
    Steve & Kate's Camp - Pasadena
    Steve & Kate's Camp - Pasadena

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    Art Work Place

    Art Work Place

    4.4
    (19 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    Women-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    I have to say I'm disappointed in Ms Billy. Initially she seemed like a great teacher - as my son…read morehad positive feedback and seemed to enjoy the class. Gradually my son would come home sad and upset. At first, I brushed off his complaints as maybe he just had a random rough day. Today, I picked up my son and Ms. Billy complained about his projects and all kinds of stuff right in front of my son. My son came to the car crying feeling terrible about his artwork. I asked him several questions about what happened as I didn't want to make any rash judgements about the teacher. He explained that he felt that Ms. Billie was being mean to him and that he was really struggling with clay (it's a new skill for him). I asked if she helps him with his clay a little extra since he's obviously struggling more than the rest of the more experienced students (I'd think she'd spend a little extra time with him). He said no - she was drinking tea and when she came back he had made a snail project where its tongue broke off and couldn't put it back on. He said he destroyed it and my son said she made another mean comment to him: "ohh so you're breaking stuff, instead of making stuff". He was struggling to put on the tongue, which you didn't help him with. Ms. Billy told me it was Gary the snail which didn't go with the CA theme they're working on. Ok. My question is: how is one of your struggling students able to make an entire snail project without you noticing until he's that far along with it? Then, the tongue falls ogf of it, you make a comment to him about it being wrong, he destroys it, you make another comment to him about him about breaking things instead of making things. Ok. If she's going to drink tea instead of helping struggling students then she shouldn't be surprised about them struggling. He said she was helping the other students - not him so much. He also said he got up to grab a toothpick, and she said to him "you're disrupting the entire class" and he was embarrassed that all the kids stared at him. He wasn't being defiant but she keeps treating him as if he is. My son said he was really surprised at how mean Ms. Billy was treating him - he genuinely didn't know he was doing anything wrong, She did sound agitated when she was complaining to me about my son. I know my son - he's not a bad kid and he's super kind. I'm not just saying that because he's my son. He truly is. I'm the type of person that takes criticism well and I'm happy to help correct behavior when necessary. In this case, I really feel that Ms. Billy is not spending enough time with struggling students - in my sons case not understanding instructions according to her. I didn't appreciate her putting my son down in front of both my husband and I. Ms. Billy made it sound as if my son was being defiant - I can assure you my son is not defiant - he genuinely is just having a hard time with the project! He's asking for help from his teacher in his own 8 year old way. He just turned 8 by the way. Mrs. Elizabeth in the front is amazing on the other hand! Very helpful and kind lady.

    My children love the classes and camps at Art/Work/Place- it's always a good sign when I try to…read morepick them up after a full day of camp but they wish they could stay and keep playing! The teachers here are incredible and create such a warm environment and sense of safety where children create and learn to their full capacities. I appreciate Ruby Hannan, Anayantzin Sanchez, and Billie Frolov who have all guided our kids in various classes & camps including Claymation, Make Your Own Stuffie, Mini Makers, and Youth Lessons. We've also been to some cool events here for children, our favorite being when they invited the animators from the new Ninja Turtles movie/Mitchell's Vs. the Machines to come talk to the students and show them people can become animators when they grow up! Truly an inspiring place where children come to explore and create their own art. So thankful to have found this studio! *also editing my review to add that I specialize in a field of child development & communication; I respectfully disagree with the parents below who claim this place is merely a bunch of babysitters or that their children didn't learn anything during their time here. I've been so impressed the way the educators here scaffold the summer camp in a way that the older kids are making Claymation videos or sewing stuffies alongside the younger ones. No one is so frustrated that they can't participate and at the same time these kids are challenged!! My children had increases in their artistic abilities, social skills, vocabulary, fine motor skills, ability to use technology to create art, and I would go so far as to say even their overall self esteem, as the final art show is truly a special time for families to come together and celebrate what these children have created with the guidance of some awesome instructors. Sorry, but I could go on! The only time I've ever seen the tv on at Art/Work/Place was during the gorgeous, hilarious, magical Claymation Camp viewing party a year ago and the time the Ninja Turtles animators used it to show us some clips from a movie they made. Again, context matters.... Let your kids give them a try and decide for yourself :)

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    Explore: Fauvism by Eileen, age 10.
    Explore: Fauvism by Eileen, age 10.
    Art Work Place
    Beautifully monochromatic by Elyse, age 14, for our 2019 Student Show!

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    Beautifully monochromatic by Elyse, age 14, for our 2019 Student Show!
    SPARK Academy Corp

    SPARK Academy Corp

    4.5
    (53 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    High Chromebook usage daily Denied this until they realized…read moreAUSD sends an internet usage update listing times, duration and websites. Issues at site-promises/advertised enrichment not happening/ chromebook as a babysitter, daiky candy as a reward for behavior- were unable to be resolved with site director over many months. But, when I finally reached out to the owner Linda I was dismissed and referred back to the Site Director. Many parents ended up leaving the program and placing our children elsewhere. The only positive were a couple of the classroom staff throughout the years who were kind and patient with the kids. These staff members often ended up moving on.

    Kids are being babysat by you tube and other sites with unsupervised computer viewing despite my…read moreaddressing the issue multiple times with the director. Thanks Alhambra Unified for those very detailed reports of internet usage so I can see exactly when and which sites and for how long my child spent while at Spark...instead of enrichment and outdoor time. It was frustrating that the Director/Owner ignored my messages despite my trying multiple times to resolve the issue with the site director before reaching out to her. The staff says what you want to hear, but again and again no change is made. Disappointing from an owner that is a former educator so she is well aware of the screen time limits and recommendations for elementary aged children. I have noticed that some sites are being run much better than others, so be aware to actually check on what your child is doing each day there after homework is done. Don't rely on the staff, but check internet usage and ask your child. Maybe your school site program differs.

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    SPARK Academy Corp
    SPARK Academy Corp
    SPARK Academy Corp

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