My now 5-year-old daughter has been attending Pine Tree since she was 2, and my younger daughter,…read morenow 3.5, also started when she was 2. Before choosing Pine Tree, I toured about five different schools because I wanted to make sure we found a place where my children would not only be safe, but also happy, supported, and able to thrive. As a parent, trusting someone else to care for your little ones is a huge decision--and Pine Tree made that decision so much easier. From the moment we toured the school, Ms. Perla made us feel incredibly welcomed and at ease. She was warm, transparent, and genuinely enthusiastic about the children, the staff, and the school's approach. We could immediately tell that this wasn't just a daycare--it was a nurturing learning environment built with heart. Ms. Perla and Ms. Michelle are hands-down the best ever. Their communication with parents is consistent, thoughtful, and reassuring, and they truly go above and beyond to make each child feel seen, safe, and loved. The teachers at Pine Tree foster a strong foundation not just academically, but emotionally and socially. We've seen so much growth in our daughters--from their language and problem-solving skills to their confidence and emotional regulation. The curriculum is age-appropriate and engaging, and they do an amazing job at balancing structure with play, creativity, and exploration. They also celebrate cultural events and individual milestones, which makes every child feel special and included. The school maintains a clean, safe, and joyful environment that radiates positivity. It's clear that the staff take pride in what they do, and that translates into the way the children flourish here. My daughters come home excited to tell us about their day--and that kind of enthusiasm says everything. We are incredibly grateful to have found Pine Tree Preschool. Highly recommend to any parent who's looking for a place where their child will be truly cared for, supported, and encouraged to grow. There's absolutely nothing negative to say--only gratitude for the amazing care and experiences our children have had here.

My son attended this preschool for two years. Initially, things were great when the previous…read moreadministrator was in charge, but once Ms. Amanda took over, everything started to go downhill. One of the biggest issues is the incredibly high teacher turnover. When we raised concerns about this, we were told they can't keep teachers due to low pay, which was very unsettling. My son, who is sensitive to change, had five different teachers within an eight-month period. This was far too much for a 3-year-old to handle, and it understandably affected his behavior. Instead of offering support to help him adjust, Ms. Amanda continually blamed us and labeled my son as a "problematic kid." She even told other teachers that my son might have a brain issue, which was both hurtful and completely inappropriate. After consulting with two psychologists and a pediatrician, all of them confirmed my son is perfectly normal, and they strongly recommended removing him from the school. Ms. Amanda also lied to us multiple times. She claimed that other parents were unhappy with my son attending the school, but after speaking with many of them directly, they completely denied this. She also said that teachers didn't want my son in their class, but when I talked to two of his teachers, they firmly rejected this claim. It was clear that Ms. Amanda was fabricating these stories to avoid addressing the real issues and to place blame on us instead of taking responsibility. Though there were a few wonderful teachers, like Mrs. Poei and Mrs. Yovana, the turnover rate in the 3-4 year old class and TK is alarming. Worse still, Ms. Amanda's attitude towards the children is deeply concerning. She expects complete obedience from students, likely because she struggles to manage difficult situations. Anytime a child so much as takes a toy from another, parents are required to sign a form, and this behavior is documented. This documentation was used against us when they suggested our son wasn't a good fit for the school. Also, many of the 5-star reviews for this preschool are written because parents are encouraged to leave positive reviews in exchange for a $50 discount. After leaving Pine Tree, I enrolled my son in a new school, and he is thriving. He loves his teacher, enjoys going to school, and it has become clear just how poor the experience at Pine Tree really was. If your child is active, sensitive to change, or doesn't fit a rigid mold, I would strongly advise against this school. Their rigid expectations and Ms. Amanda's harsh, untruthful, and unprofessional approach made for a terrible experience for our family

Our family has had a wonderful experience with Hillsborough Preschool Yorba Linda, and we are…read moreincredibly grateful for the positive impact it has had on our grandson's growth and development. From the day he started, we have watched him gain confidence, independence, and a genuine love of learning. The teachers are exceptionally patient, caring, and dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential. We are especially thankful for Miss Diana, whose kindness, educational leadership, and encouragement have made a lasting difference in our grandson's educational journey. She creates a warm, supportive classroom where every child feels valued, encouraged, and inspired to succeed. The school offers so much more than academics. Our grandson has made tremendous progress in reading, math, and science while also enjoying music, singing, cooking, gardening, and introductory athletic activities. Just as importantly, he has learned valuable life skills such as sharing, problem-solving, showing kindness and respect for others, and building meaningful friendships with his classmates. It is wonderful to see a school that nurtures the whole child--academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively. Hillsborough Preschool Yorba Linda provides an outstanding learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop a lifelong love of learning. We highly recommend this school to any family looking for a safe, caring, and enriching preschool. Thank you to Miss Diana and the entire staff for your unwavering dedication, patience, and genuine love for the children you teach. Your commitment has made a lasting difference in our grandson's life, and our family will always be grateful.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at this school. From the very beginning, it has felt…read morelike a second home for our family. The environment is so warm and welcoming, and the communication from the staff has been exceptional. Our son was one of the first babies in the infant room, and it's been so special watching him grow there. When it came time to transition to the next classroom, it was emotional because he absolutely adored his teachers Ms Kelli and Ms Janet. The entire team went above and beyond to personalize his transition, moving at a pace that was best for him and making sure he felt safe, comfortable, and supported. That level of care meant the world to us. The love they have for our son is evident every single day, and as parents, there is nothing more reassuring. Our second son will be starting soon, and we have complete peace of mind knowing he'll be surrounded by the same incredible teachers and staff. We are so grateful to have found a school that truly treats our children like family.

We had our daughter (1.5 yrs at the time) enrolled at AMA Yorba Linda. Our time there was ok until…read moreshe moved up to the explorers (2-3yrs) class. Her class size jumped from around 10 peers to about 22 classmates, and it has been chaotic. The facility and classrooms smell and are rundown, teachers look exhausted and I've noticed a high turnover rate early on. Go see for yourself when you schedule a tour. Parents have told me AMA used to be great 5 yrs ago but the quality has been lacking in its recent years. The common complaint was that the tuition keeps increasing but the benefits are diminishing (programs, holiday events, performances). There are a few bright and helpful individuals/teachers, but the overall care wasn't worth staying for. Our daughter is much happier at her new school, I wish I knew about it sooner.

Great school ! My daughter has attended the school for the last two years. Not only are the…read moreteachers great but the leader ship personnel there are wonderful to do a really good job of making sure that everything is in order with all the kids. I can honestly say that they really care about all the kids. I have seen monumental improvement in my daughters reading writing and communication skills.

Our daughter is enrolled in the Infant/Toddler Program, which is a newer addition to the preschool,…read moreand it has exceeded our expectations. As someone who works in early childhood education, I have fairly high standards for what a quality program should look like, and this one meets them. The program follows the Reggio Emilia approach, with a strong emphasis on play-based, developmentally appropriate learning. Our daughter is consistently engaged and eager to explore each day. I would recommend this program to any family looking for a thoughtful, high-quality early learning environment.

I've seen a lot about this preschool and as a local, it was my turn to stop by. I have since had a…read morepersonal encounter with the residents, owner and director during a tour. This school, is gorgeous. The inside is probably the most up to date and beautiful campus I've toured. The rooms are beautiful and everything is so clearly thought out and designed. The staff is so happy and the families love this place. Every little thing on the campus is clearly thought through and I cannot ra about it, enough. Please, please, please do your own research and take a tour yourself. The negative and false narrative being spread by some is untrue and so harmful to this wonderful small business. This school is a hidden gem in our little city and I could not be more in awe of their campus, staff and kind hearted owner.

I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about CCYL and the incredible teachers and staff who…read morehave loved and cared for my son, Ezra, over the past few years. From the very beginning, they have made Ezra feel safe, loved, welcomed, and truly cared for. It is so comforting as a parent to know that your child is spending their days surrounded by people who genuinely love them and want the very best for them. A special thank you to Mrs. Brenda, Shawna, Sydney, Brittney, Sarah, Jennifer and all of the teachers who have poured so much love, patience, kindness, and care into Ezra. You have all played such a special role in his life.

As a parent of three daughters at Calvary Chapel preschool, I cannot say enough wonderful things…read moreabout this school. From the teachers and staff to the Christ-centered environment, our family has felt supported, encouraged, and genuinely cared for every step of the way. The teachers do an incredible job balancing academics, character development, and faith. My children are excited to go to school each day, and I love seeing how much they are growing not only as students but as kind, confident young girls. The communication from staff is excellent, and it's clear that every child is known and valued. I very much recommend this school to anyone in the community.

I wanted to do a follow up post- because the owner left a comment on my original post that said as…read moresoon as they were made aware of HFMD they notified parents- this was NOT true. In fact an immediate search of their school on the Orange County child licensed care website shows my allegation was sustained. If you're looking for honesty, this school is not it. And I'm sure like my last post there will all of a sudden be five random perfect reviews but remember if something seems weird it usually is. This school owes it to me to fully reimburse my one week of tuition that I paid. I highly recommend the other contact me- you have my info. Besides my own violation that is now on their official report I saw that another parent also recently reported them just be aware.

I would proceed carefully and with my eyes wide open about all feedback (good and bad) relating to…read morethis school. I pulled my child out after an incident where the director and ownership were not truthful to me about the circumstances of how my daughter was injured. It was crushing to feel that the village that supported me and which I relied on when my daughter was an infant would misrepresent facts to me. To be clear, this was not the first time she has been injured at the school - kids get hurt, whether at school or at home. The situation that led us to leave the school was different because what they told me about how she was hurt did not match her actual injuries and it was the second incident resulting in injury near her eye that happened around the same time the students were moved around in the morning to their assigned classrooms. On the same day of her injury, she came home with twigs shoved in the straw of her clear water bottle. The overall picture is that the staff that day just were not watching the kids closely. Check the state licensing page for recent complaints filed about them relating to their infant room and preschool room. I also have screenshots and evidence of the admin telling me stories different from what actually happened, which was documented on video. I have had a positive experience until this year (2025). That's why I am not removing my original post. However, when my daughter moved to the 2-year-old room and it was not great, and we moved her after this incident. The staff has high turnover and are not set up for success. I am not sure what has changed during the last year, but things have changed and not for the better. If you are part of a local parent group on FB, I would encourage you to look at discussions about local daycares to see unfiltered feedback about this school. Again, good and bad. Last but not least, there is video of all the rooms and activity. The footage is not continuously recorded, but it can be retrieved within a certain time frame. This may have changed or they may have changed their systems. But just know that I was told that footage was not available when I asked on the date of the incident. However, when I issued a letter of preservation, the video was suddenly available. It took almost a month for them to finally make it available for me to review. I have all of these communications documented in writing. These actions do not support the claim that they made to me that they are transparent.

Wow, where to start.... we found Little Scholars when we first moved up to the area in 2022 and our…read moredaughter started in the Twodles class with Ms. Natalie. We had a rough first experience with another care center when we first moved here, so we. moved her to Little Scholars after a few months at the other center. This child care center has been almost a family to us in the last 3 years when my daughter went there - every single teacher she's had, she has fond memories of (especially Ms. Toni, Ms. Sara, Ms. Rosa!). All the directors are amazing - and my daughter looks forward to going to "school" every single day! They have an amazing summer program in which they coordinate water slides, reptile visits, and other excursions. They organize egg hunts, make Mothers Day/Fathers Day crafts, have a fun Christmas performance, create memorable send-off promotion ceremony - I truly cannot believe all these teachers do to make the year so memorable. The facility is clean, bright and airy - they have a great indoor "play area" when it's cold/rainy outside. The curriculum for Pre-K is pretty spot on - my daughter was ready to enter Kinder and was definitely ahead of the pack when joining. I also really love the every day photos and Brightwheel updates they make on what she's eating, videos, photos, fun daily moments. I simply cannot say enough good things about this center! I would highly recommend!

Sending in another update and review for Little Scholars as my children are continuing to grow…read morethere! They both continue to receive love and care that a mother could only wish for. My now 15 month old has moved into the toddler room with Ms. Britney. She walks into the class and as soon as she hears Ms. Britney call her name, she smiles and walks in even faster to find her. My daughter also really loves the director, Ms. Taryn, and gets so excited to see her. My oldest continues to thrive in Preschool with Ms. Rosa and occasionally, Ms. Toni. They are her favorites and always talk about them and what they teach her. My heart is filled with gratitude for Debbie, the owner, and the whole Little Scholars family. Thank you!

I'm giving it one star for one reason:…read more They are full. Always. Yet you have to pay a non-refundable application fee of $250 only for them to tell you that you didn't get in because they are at max capacity. I did this two years in a row. $500. Gone. For nothing. Don't waste your money.

Excellent school, very happy with the education of our 2 boys. Lots of special events.read more