We have loved their Little Explorers program and the entire community is so welcoming. Thank you…read morefor being part of my girl's development and mine, too!

We absolutely love Oneonta Co-op Nursery School! Our daughter is in her second year here and still…read morewakes up excited to go every single morning. The teachers are patient, creative, and genuinely care about every child--they strike that perfect balance of nurturing and encouraging independence. What really makes Oneonta special, though, is the community. The co-op model brings parents together in such a meaningful way; you don't just drop your kid off--you become part of a caring, supportive village. We've made real friendships here, and watching our daughter grow socially and emotionally has been incredible. If you're looking for a preschool that's joyful, intentional, and community-driven, this is it. Couldn't recommend it more highly!

We love Colonial House so much! Our son was there for two and a half years before he started…read morekindergarten, and we can't recommend it enough. The teachers and staff are so kind and the community is really special. Hours and schedule were great for two working parents. Excellent balance of open ended play and academic learning; has prepared our son well for kindergarten. Also love their location: safe and secure, but also warm and inviting. They have a great outdoor play yard in the back of the building that the kids use almost every day for most of the day (weather permitting).

We had our now Kindergartener colonial for two years. He loved it there and when we got to Arroyo…read moreVista our son was much more prepared than all the other kids. Our 3 year old is there now and we highly recommend it.

I wanted to share our positive experience at Cavalry Preschool. While every family's needs differ,…read moreI think some of the prior reviews overlook what truly matters in early childhood education. We were initially drawn to the campus, with extensive outside playgrounds and large classrooms. But what has kept us here is the teachers and staff demonstrate compassion, patience, and understanding with each child. Our 2-year-old has thrived under their care, and we can see the warmth and support they provide daily. Our daughter lights up when she talks about her teachers - Ms. Alyssa, Ms. Francine, Ms. Cindy, Ms. Rachelle, and Ms. Eloise... They work hard to keep the kids engaged and provide fun learning opportunities and experiences, such as water slides in the summer, creative craft and arts and crafts projects daily, things we could never do at home. Most importantly, our child is safe and happy there. The staff took time time to understand and appreciate our toddler's personality and needs, and created an environment of nurturing guidance. The core competencies that matter most - building confidence, fostering social skills, providing emotional support - are all present at Cavalry Preschool. For families looking for a place where young children will be truly cared for, I wholeheartedly recommend it.

What a blessing it was stumbling upon this beautiful preschool! Today is my 4 year olds last day…read moresadly because we are moving but i feel so lucky to have been able to send my daughter here for a year. The teachers are amazing, especially Ms. Elise and Ms. Jean. Calvary is such a loving school focusing on nurturing children and helping them grow socially and developmentally at this crucial age. Since beginning at Calvary, the change in my daughter's personality is incredible -- she's become so outgoing, creative, plays independently, and gets along wonderfully with other kids. I was at first hesitant sending my daughter to a "religious" school, but the emphasis on religion is very small, they sing, pray before they eat (which is the absolute cutest thing ever) and it ended up being a perfect match for us as i believe it has assisted in her development of being a well rounded child. Thank you Calvary for a beautiful year! We are so sad to leave!

Our son has spent a little over 2 years at Little Acorn, starting when he turned 18 months old. It…read morehas been a fantastic experience for us, and we cannot recommend the school and its staff / teachers enough! Over the past two years, we have found our son's program to be constantly thought provoking, exploratory, and supportive for him. The teachers have always been A+ from the toddler room to the pre-primary classroom to now the primary classroom. Our son is always positively talking about his teachers and classmate friends at home, and we attribute that to the nurturing and happy environment at Little Acorn. We also get daily notifications via the Procare App, which is quite helpful for us to keep track of his progress and fun throughout the week. We also participate in the lunch program as the food is cooked fresh at the school. This has really opened up our son's taste (he's certainly not a picky eater anymore!) and the ease of having a good lunch / snacks provided everyday is amazing. We highly recommend Little Acorn for any family looking for a great pre-school environment for their children. We feel blessed to have found Little Acorn when we first moved to the Alhambra area 2 years ago, and look forward to more adventures and learning for our soon as he continues in the primary classroom.

Our daughter spent a year and a half at Little Acorn, starting from when she was 18 months old…read more It's a great daycare program filled with thoughtful and caring teachers, enriching activities, and overall, is a structured environment that supports the children well. In particular, I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Amanda's Toddler classroom. Our daughter came home weekly with beautifully crafted art projects and we received regular photo updates from the Procare app, which gave us peace of mind when she was so little. She also began potty training around 25 months old when Ms. Amanda noticed that she showed interest, and I attribute her potty training success to the consistent effort and support reinforced by her and the rest of the teachers. Another positive is that our very picky eater has been a big fan of the hot lunch program, which is cooked on-site (thanks Ms. Gene!) I would remove a star as there was quite a bit of staff turnover right as our daughter switched into the Pre-Primary classroom. This was unfortunate as the ever-changing staff made the transition more challenging for our child, and she had a bit of a regression. However, once Ms. Nona was instated as the main teacher, she was patient and worked with our daughter, meeting her at her level until she got over the hump. Though we're sad to leave Little Acorn, we're grateful that this program set our daughter up with such a great foundation. We will miss all the teachers at Little Acorn!

My son has been at Celebration Kids for 3 years. Because they are open year-round, that's a total…read moreof about 1,000 days of amazing care, teaching, and community. Of those thousand days, I would estimate that I've seen him walk onto campus about six times. Every other day, he has SPRINTED through the gates to start another amazing day there. Couldn't recommend highly enough :)

I'm so grateful for the wonderful experience we've had at celebration kids. My 5 year old son has…read morebeen at CK since he was 2 years old and he's SO proud of his school. The parent community is also incredible. The teachers are excellent and caring educators that understand that so much of early childhood is learning confidence. They build the kids up so much.

I was very nervous about sending my son to daycare because my older children were looked after by…read moremy family. I have a hard time trusting others with my children, but sending my son to Room to Bloom was the best decision we made for him. He started when he was 19 months old in 2021 and he stayed until he was old enough to go to Kindergarten. Ms. Celine, a former public school teacher, told me that she would treat my son as if he was her own and she kept her promise. My son loved going to school and was always happy when we picked him up. She chooses her staff carefully and we love the teachers at Room to Bloom. They are kind, energetic, nurturing, and patient. The curriculum is so well thought out and my child learned different themes every couple of weeks. I love that my son wasn't just going somewhere for the day where the teachers just simply watched him. He was taught so much during his time at this school. In the 4 years that he was at Room to Bloom, my son learned how to read, do math, write, cut, glue, put on his shoes and clothes, wipe after using the restroom, and so much more. Because my son was very interested in math and reading, the teachers individualized instruction to meet his needs, even so far as doing multiplication/division/reading comprehension with him. I was hoping Ms Celine and the teachers at Room to Bloom would prepare him for Kindergarten, but he learned so much that he can honestly just sleep through K and be just fine. This school is the perfect balance of play and learning. I really can't believe how much little kids can learn when given the opportunity. They also teach kids about good character as well as social emotional learning. Ms Celine sends photos to parents at the end of the day as well as a summary of the activities for the day. If you choose to purchase lunch, your child will eat nutritious and delicious home cooked meals. There are fun events that parents can attend like a winter holiday performance as well as a Mother's Day and Father's Day celebration. The teachers go to great lengths to make children feel very special on their birthdays as well. I am very happy with Room to Bloom and can't imagine going anywhere else. My older kids went to local South Pasadena preschools, but if Room to Bloom was around when they were young, I would have absolutely sent them there instead.

We transitioned our kids from nanny care to Room to Bloom for 2 years (pre-preschool and…read morepre-school) and it was great for our kids and family. Unlike some other preschools, they focus on education not just childcare, and my kids were well prepared for kindergarten at Valentine Elementary because of what they learned at Room to Bloom. The interior facilities are well maintained, and lots of toys to choose from both inside and outside. All of the kids are generally well behaved, and the teachers employ a gentle but appropriately firm approach to discipline. Their teachers are kind and patient with the kids, and the food they provide for lunch is totally worth the small added cost. My kids still say that Ms. Celine's meals are better than mommy and daddy's - d'oh! Although they are now in 1st grade, we still send our kids to Room to Bloom for their monthly "Date Night Out" so mommy and daddy can have some me time!

My two children have been a part of the St. James community since 2018 and our experience with the…read morenursery and PreK programs has been incredible. The teachers are so supportive and genuinely take the time to get to know each child. Each school year is filled with educational events that my sons were so excited over: fun with bubbles, learning about sea life and wildlife through experiential presentations with real animals, history through music presentations- it's an endless list of memorable activities for the kids. The parent community is equally special and incredibly supportive. While so many parents dedicate their time and talent to our community, I have always felt like whatever time and effort I have to offer to our community is absolutely enough and always appreciated. Every family I've interacted with has been so kind, and I've felt personally lucky to have this community.

All four of our children have attended this world class school. It's a gem! Children are challenged…read moreto play, explore, and be creative everyday in dynamic classrooms, outside in nature under the beautiful mulberry tree and amongst the herbs, veggies and flowers of their community garden. The diversity of physical activities, dance, art, language and STEM after-school programming enriches their growing minds and bodies! The families here thrive in-part beacof the fun parent community and lifelong friendships made.

As an early childhood education professional, choosing the right preschool for my daughter was…read moreincredibly important. I wanted a program that not only provided a safe and nurturing environment, but also truly supported her social-emotional development. This preschool has exceeded all of my expectations. The teachers are warm, supportive, and genuinely caring, creating an environment where children feel loved, valued, and confident. Since starting the program, my daughter has grown tremendously in her confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills. She looks forward to school every day! I also greatly appreciate Aremi's (Director) vision and commitment to providing a high-quality program. We are incredibly grateful for this positive first preschool experience and highly recommend this school to families seeking a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for their child.

We have sent both our kids here from when they were infants through age 5 and we couldn't be…read morehappier. Aremi is wonderful to work with, and all the teachers really care and do a great job. Our first child had a smooth transition into school, and I think she felt so prepared because of all of the great work at The Play Atelier. My son will start school in August and I can already tell that he is ready too!

I wanted to take a moment to say what an incredible experience we've had with the staff and faulty…read moreat Oneonta Montessori. We put our kiddos there in April 2021 during the pandemic which was a tough decision given the times. However, the staff and Ms. Fiona made us feel at ease and assured us of their safety. They attended Oneonta for three years ending their time their more than ready for first grade. As a result, our kids are more than prepared for first grade. Anytime we had a concern all of the faculty addressed them with care, empathy and concern. I truly felt we had a partnership with everyone there at our school. While every child is different, I know that our kiddos thrived there and are looking forward to coming back for summer camp in 2025! Thank you to everyone for giving our children a strong foundation to start on their academic journey!

We moved from the valley to Alhambra, and this school was the first school I inquired about when…read moreenrolling my kids starting preschool and kindergarten. My kids came from a Montessori school and I wanted to continue the same curriculum. My kids had such an incredible experience at Oneonta and are still there! As a mother of 3 kiddos, I loved that all the teachers knew the kiddos names right away and would communicate frequently via the dojo app, whether they were photos of their activities, classes, and even events when my husband and I couldn't make it to an event at school. From Ms. Theresa to Ms. Vangie, Ms. Carol, and Ms. Maryann, plus Ms. Fiona and Ms. Christina, it's been easy to communicate with them throughout my kids' education. They offer the STEM program and knowing that my kids are being taught these subjects will help them prepare for middle school and up. Coming from a catholic school and public school background, I was impressed by what the school had to offer with the activities/field trips/science fairs/math and spelling bees, plus a fun summer program! It's sad to know that my daughter will be leaving as soon as she finishes 5th grade, but I'm glad my kids have that foundation from Oneonta. :)

To add clarity the events in this review were experienced by EVERYONE in our group for over a year…read more Many of our fellow parents unenrolled as a result of these events. As class parents we heard the concerns of the remaining parents in our class and voiced our collective concerns, only to be met with retribution from the owner. That being said, If you would like your children to go to a facility where the owner is okay with your child sleeping on a carpet that smells like a casino floor this place is for you. I was debating not writing anything but after spending time at other day cares in the area that take cleanliness and consistency seriously I had to share my experience. We spent over a year at this location with our toddler and during the one year there we experienced a HFM out break that impacted the entire class, yes the entire class was out for weeks. When one child would return even with no others present they somehow would contract the virus, we cited cleanliness concerns that were not addressed. We loved our first teacher unforunately she left after two months, from then on our experience with the leads was a merry go round of turn over during the time there. Every day we wouldn't be sure if our lead would be present, on leave or fired. Turnover is a huge issue here. Once, all of the parents spent a half hour at the gate locked out of the school when we were trying to pick up our children at the end of the day. They could not find their spare key so the children were trapped inside. And lastly after our families were all devastated by the fires, this location opened with a ventilation system that had not been professionally cleaned and carpets that smelled like smoke for weeks. They did not take their role in the recovery process seriously. If leadership, consistency, cleanliness and communication are important to you I would say DDP ranks low on the list of options in pasadena. There are better options down the street.

Our son went to discovery days preschool from July of 2021- May of 2025. We had a wonderful…read moreexperience here especially in the TK (sequoia) classroom. There are a lot of great enrichment activities available for a fee (karate, yoga, dance, soccer, theatre to name a few) on campus. They have state of the art facilities and great teacher to student ratios. They also have a woman who comes in periodically to teach social emotional learning classes (SEL) and supports students one on one if needed for an extra fee. We were extremely satisfied with our experience here, the only negative for us in the earlier years was the high teacher turnover- which seems to be a problem in a lot of preschool environments. All in all though, Discovery Days fostered a very welcoming and positive environment. Our son is absolutely ready for kindergarten socially and academically.