Both my children went here for years and they love love loved it! They made great friends that they…read moreare still friends with today. They also learned so much including confidence and great social skills.

It has taken me a little over a month to rewrite this review…read more Initially, we were prepared to air out all of the details of our experience. However, on our son's last day, Mrs. Roman apologized and showed genuine remorse, even gifting our son a parting gift. Because of that gesture, we held off on posting our revised, updated experience until now. After our son left a little over a month ago, we realized we needed to be honest about why we chose to withdraw him. Our decision came down to two major factors: 1. Constant teacher turnover. Since our son began attending in January, he had around seven different teachers. Even though there are two teachers assigned at a time, it makes no sense to have four major staffing changes between January and October. That instability directly affects children, especially infants and toddlers who need consistency. 2. If you question anything, the environment shifts immediately. The moment you raise concerns or ask for clarification, the school takes it personally. The warmth disappears. You are ignored from multiple teachers, since they all talk, given the cold shoulder, and treated as an inconvenience. It is extremely uncomfortable to drop off your child each day knowing the people you're entrusting them to, no longer like you, respect you, or even acknowledge you. If you can afford to spend a little more on a better environment, we genuinely recommend it. And even then, after our son left, we continued hearing from multiple parents and former staff (several, not just one or two) that these issues are ongoing. Teachers have shared that they have been spoken to in a disrespectful manner, with some even mentioning they've witnessed others cry. Families have also mentioned the emotional impact that the constant teacher changes have on their babies, who are repeatedly forced to adjust to new faces every few weeks. These problems stem from the top. Khan is not who she portrays herself to be during tours. On two different occasions, she expressed how upon a teacher's departure, the teacher took half of the families with her and each time I asked her why, she said she did not know, well, now we know why. We experienced this directly when she wanted to stop feeding our son instead of clarifying a simple lunch question. (We did not allow for her to deny our son school lunch and they continued to feed him). When leadership cannot retain or support teachers, it directly trickles down to the children--every single time. We've also been told the school allegedly cleans with laundry detergent, water, and Pine-Sol, which raises concerns about exposing babies to unnecessarily harsh chemicals. And many parents are familiar with and annoyed at that " Happy tots smell" We truly wanted to move forward, especially after Mrs. Roman's apology, and we still appreciate the kindness she showed on our son's last day. But we also feel a responsibility to other families. Ironically, we've heard better things about the sister school around the corner, but this particular location continues to face the same longstanding issues. Good leadership starts at the top. And that is exactly where this school is failing.

Yak Academy is the BEST and I MEAN IT!!! My Son begs to attend school seven days a week. He has…read morethrived not only personally but academically while attending YAK . The staff is caring, loving and nurturing ,all of the ingredients needed for our little humans to THRIVE. My son is currently participating in the trilingual program Spanish, French & Mandarin. My family has noticed such a difference in his confidence, speech and mannerisms while attending YAK. Look no further for an immersion program for your little angels :-)

Yak Academy has been nothing short of amazing for our family. From preschool days to now…read moreafterschool enrichment classes plus holiday and summer camps, our kids have had so much fun here. Ms. Blanca and Ms. Maria are loving, engaging, and truly gifted at creating memorable experiences. You can feel how much they care about the kids and it shows in everything they do. We absolutely love all the seasonal art projects and celebrations at Yak Academy. From trick-or-treating and the school Thanksgiving meal to the magical Polar Express Christmas day (that my daughter in 3rd grade still wishes she could skip school to attend), everything is done with so much care and creativity. The silly St. Patrick's Day fun, the Easter egg hunts, the Spring concert, and the beautiful graduation are all memories our family will cherish forever. Our kids adore them and we couldn't be more grateful for everything they do. We've watched our children grow in confidence, creativity, and develop a love for Spanish.

We couldn't be happier with our son's experience at this Mandarin immersion school, first in…read moreWestchester and now in MB! His teachers are absolutely wonderful--so caring and dedicated to their students. Every day, Vincent comes home with a big smile on his face, excited to share what he learned. The nurturing environment and engaging curriculum make this school a fantastic choice. We're grateful for the incredible support and love that our receives here and excited for our daughter to start soon! Highly recommend!

We are happy parents of a Mandarin Tree alumnus from the Westchester location, and this review is…read morefocused on the amazing teachers that took care of him. My son learned to speak and understand so much Mandarin during his time there. This helped him to communicate with grandparents. It was really cute when he sang Chinese songs and even recited some poetry from the Tang Dynasty, which was impressive. For the parents who care a lot about math, my son was at least 2 years ahead of the LAUSD curriculum when he left MTA. He was able to do 3 digit addition, very very basic 4 digit addition and basic subtraction. When it came to meals, we were satisfied with the food. Jenny Laoshi did a great job getting my son to eat vegetables and fruits. This was no easy feat for our son as I struggle to get him to eat more veggies and try different fruits. We only wish they served more Chinese meals but we heard that some of the kids were not willing to eat Chinese food as much as American food. In terms of value, I don't think you'll find anything else that will beat MTA. We were pleasantly surprised by the price point, especially for the quality of education, care and food (2 meals and 2 snacks provided every day). The hours were also fantastic - 8am-6pm. Now with all that being said, no school is perfect. There's always room for improvement. I think one of them is better school-parent and teacher-parent communications. I think as long as parents are not shy about asking questions, there should be no issue. I was also hoping there would be more cultural education, like discussing Mid-Autumn Festival traditions and reading relevant stories.

*I am editing this review as of 6-27-12 as I have now seen md a. original review.*…read more When I read this review from my iPhone, it does not show the original review that md a. wrote. I also do hear that the director there may be there past her prime, this review is based on my perspective as a father. Although I speak 100% English to my daughter, my wife speaks 100% Japanese to my daughter. I think this is a great school that provides a lot of opportunities for those that want their kids to learn Japanese or at least enforce what they can retain. There are class moms that assist with the parents in helping with various activities that this preschool has. They do have a Halloween event, Christmas event, some other event that involves hitting a watermelon blindfolded (Suikawari), and an athletic event which the whole family can get involved called Undokai in the spring. There are bake sales and Teriyaki chicken sales, throughout the year. For those that miss very few classes, there are attendance awards in June for those that miss the least days of preschool. Also in the middle of June prior to the completion of the spring session, there is a day where kids can play on 2 jumpers should they wish to expel their energy. As for the staff, of course all of them speak fluent Japanese. English most likely is not their first language but they do have an understanding of it. For those students and parents that do not understand Japanese, there are those that can help you understand what is going on. The teachers are mostly older than probably other Japanese preschools in the area but they do a great job facilitating a pleasant learning environment. Of course with any school, parents can meet each other prior to dropping off or picking up their kid(s) so it can serve as a place for parents to find out which friends your kids enjoy playing with. There is a day that is set where parents collectively can visit your child's class to see what goes on during their daily activity. For those that attend the summer sessions, there are 2 days each week designated for pool day so the kids can cool off in the plastic wading pools that are set up. Play toys are available in each classroom and are based on the age of the child. As far as outdoor play equipment, there are also 2 large sandboxes, tricycles to ride, a secure place for kids to run on concrete, a play gym, and 2 Little Tyke style houses for the kids to play in. This school has allowed our daughter to grow up in an environment she is comfortable in. It helped that we attended the Gardena Buddhist Church so our daughter was accustomed to the environment and not shocked into a preschool. After 2 years of this school, she will now go to an English school so she can start the transition to Kindergarten. It is always good to register early in any preschool so you have a good chance of enrolling there. We would send our other daughter to go there but since we moved, we will enroll our 2nd one to another local Japanese preschool.

Nakayoshi Pre-School is an absolutely phenomenal school…read more My daughter had been attending for the last two years, and I am constantly in awe of the beautiful environment she is learning within. Her teachers are prepared for the learning that will take place for the day, show positivity and love in their interactions with students, and provide opportunities for each family to be actively engaged in their child's learning and development. As a member of a multinational & multiethnic family, I appreciate the time teachers and staff take to ensure the intent and meaning behind school activities is explained for both English speakers & Native Japanese speakers as well. The entire staff and faculty are available and open to any questions you may have, and embody an extraordinary level of care and professionalism. Thank you for providing such a beautifully positive and caring environment for my daughter to grow within.

I wanted my kids to learn Chinese at a young age because Chinese will open up many opportunities…read morefor them in the future. We found Torrance Chinese School and decided the Traditional Chinese track was the one for us. My boys have been studying at TCS for a few years. They are now in T3 and T5. I find that the teachers are very patient with my kids and they have learned so much. They have taken part in competitions in speech, poster, and calligraphy. The top 3 students in their level go on to compete with other Southern California Chinese Schools in Arcadia. These are great experiences for them. It is also good for us as a family to be a part of this community. As we started taking a more active role in helping TCS, we have made a lot of great friends. We hope our kids can keep up their Chinese education and graduate from TCS.

We love this place. My kids have learned Chinese here for 5 years. We learn Chinese, Chinese…read moreculture, Chinese festival, track meet, and camping. They also provide conversation class for kids and adults! Every Saturday, my kids and I look forwards to seeing our friends here. You will definitely love here.

We have one kiddo in the preschool coop at Global Lingual Academy. He has learned SO MUCH since he…read morestarted there. He's only two and a half and can count to 100 in Chinese! He has so much fun and loves his teachers. It's also great being able to volunteer and see how he interacts with his little friends at school. Our other kiddo goes to the after school Chinese class at GLA. He's only there once a week but he's still learning so much. After every class, he asks to do his Chinese worksheets as soon as he gets home. GLA also offers a bunch of other classes and programs like Spanish and parent and me so there really is something for everyone. We love it there and highly recommend it to anyone!

Global Lingual Academy has great programs for kids of all ages. We have a 2 year old in the…read morepreschool coop and a 5 year old in the after school classes. The teachers are great and we love the dual immersion program. Our kids are thriving there.

Academy of Foreign Languages is a great place for kids to pick up a foreign language. Our girl are…read morewith Jane in Mandarin and love her! The director is very professional and takes everything you say seriously. We once had an incident with another kid and the director worked with the parents and we were able to come to amazing resolutions. Would recommend for any parent.

No longer in business. Covid knock'em off about 2 years ago. Used to have great teachers. A new…read morecharter school is in its current location.

I wholeheartedly recommend OnePlus Chinese as a preschool, not just a Chinese immersion experience!…read more The school is not run in a bootcamp and memorization-based style, as I feared since Chinese programs can operate that way from historic influence. OnePlus' activity programming is holistic and engaging, ranging from arts crafting to science experiments. From my toddler's experience, it seems that children are given space and also can influence the course of the day with their preferences. My toddler loves the school and has not only grown in their Chinese skills, but also in their confidence and social skills. I love that there is such a consistency and lack of turnover in the teachers too, which has greatly helped my toddler's comfort. Yujing and Tianqi provide excellent leadership for the school.

We have been sending our kids to One Plus for a few years now. The teachers go above and beyond, my…read morekids have learned to be independent and improved their social skills. They learn so much from the various activities and crafts they provide. They have been so flexible with our needs, and always communicate important updates. The kids are always excited to go and some days they don't want to be picked up. The exposure to the Chinese culture and language has been very valuable to us. We are so grateful to have this school here in our community.