Katie and Ximena,…read more Words truly can't express how thankful I am for both of you. Katie -- for the last 10 years, and Ximena -- for all the time you've been with the boys, thank you for simply being there. Through the good days and the tough ones, through tears and laughter, you've both shown up with love, patience, and care. You've helped shape Benjamin & Oliver into who they are today, and that is a gift I can never repay. Your support, encouragement, and kindness mean more than I can put into words. You've become family, we will always support ACP thank you for everything!

So thankful to be a part of ACP for 3 years. Lots of great memories and all of the teachers are…read moreamazing!!! If you have the chance to get your child in here, you will be blessed!!

My 2 year old has been attending for 3 months now and absolutely loves it here! All the teachers…read moreare amazing, loving and very involved with all the kids. The place is very clean, meals are homemade, playground is well staffed and safe (is was a concern of mine as it's close to street) I couldn't be happier with the decision to enroll my son here!!!

Smart Start Academy does NOT care about the children. Initially, I really enjoyed their atmosphere…read moreand cleanliness, but quickly realized that is really all that they had to offer... a clean looking environment. There is absolutely no communication between staff/management/owner to parent and NO CONCERN for the child's emotional needs. Furthermore, the disciplinary practices including, but not limited to, the "sad chair" or "relaxing chair" (time out), is not mentioned in the parent handbook, much like the teachers using their cell phones as televisions to play cartoons like cocomelon, is not. Having open lines of communication, with a team working alongside me to care for my child, is something I take very seriously. They lacked severely in this area. It was nonexistent. On a specific occasion, I was checking in with my daughter via the cameras the school gives parents to access... which most of the time aren't working properly. I didn't see my child anywhere, and got concerned, so I messaged the teacher... no response. So, I called the front desk. They then proceeded to tell me that my daughter had a potty accident and a big emotion ensued from this (lots of tears and vocal frustration), that they claim was "inconsolable." They proceeded to put my daughter in a chair, by herself, surrounded by her peers, isolated and shamed... while she "calmed down" alone. This didn't work, understandably, because in such a vulnerable and embarrassing moment for my 3 year old, she needed connection and empathy more than anything. Instead she got sent to another classroom where she knew no one. To sit, alone, in another chair. The fact that a 3 year old is expected to have to have the tools to deal with such new and complex emotions speaks volumes to this establishments lack of real and valuable child education training and knowledge. The lack of compassion, connection and empathy for my child was appalling, to say the least. I picked my child up early that day and politely emailed the school several times, for a week, requesting an IDT meeting to discuss my concerns. I never heard from them. Again, no communication, care or respect. I had to walk in and speak with the owner, Chad. Although he didn't give me the courtesy to speak privately, I was able to voice my concerns and at least get more information on the occurrences of that day. However, after leaving that meeting, I received an email from his wife, Melissa, whom was not present for my conversation with Chad... That they were proceeding with removing my child from the school. That they can't meet my "requests" they assumed I had, considering no one met with me to ever hear them. I was given no courtesy in being involved in this decision... no meeting, no discussion or involvement. It really hurt me for my daughter. She didn't even get a chance to say goodbye to her friends. How abrupt and sad. With this new understanding I now know that a school that is not willing to work with parents in raising children is not one that I want my child in. It appears that Smart Start has a hard structure and care not about each individual child's needs-which says a lot when child care professionals KNOW (should know) how unique each child's temperament is and that each child may require something slightly different from the standard practice. Also including occurrences that don't regularly happen that may require the same flexibility in care. Clearly their priority isn't the "whole child" as they have expressed they are not staffed enough to foster arguably the most important developmental domain- social emotional, needs of each child individually and specifically. For these reasons, I do NOT support SmartStart Academy. I hope parents think twice before enrolling their child here.

I'm so, so glad we found this school for my son. Play-based learning, and a really kind and loving…read moreenvironment are both so important to us, and Mrs Auten is so incredibly caring and I just love the activities they do everyday. This school is a real a gem that I feel so lucky to have access to in Lake Arrowhead.

Mrs. Autin is really good with the kids. The schools is awesome and my girls love the teacher. If…read moreyou are looking for a teacher that really cares about their students, this is the place to be

I love this preschool because the teachers are passionate. it's a small school but it's perfect not…read moreto big or small. they even are located right next to a fire department. They offer morning classes and afternoon classes Mon. Wed. Fri. or Tues. Thur. You have to pay for this school threw JT parks and recreation at the city park. the kids often see there teachers at the park or threw out town also some of there class mates play at that park so they are there for fun or in the same sport. it's just enough school for a preschooler.

By far the best preschool my daughter loves it here. Teachers are friendly and love the fact the…read morekids practice writing their name first thing when they walk in class because of it my daughter knows how to write her first and last name. They do lots of arts and crafts practice colors, alphabet, shapes. I also like the fact they celebrate holidays which are fun for the kids.

Our son went here for preschool and he loved it. He learned his alphabet, numbers and classroom…read moremanners. We both loved his teachers, Mrs. Patrice and Mrs. Tory and being there set him up nicely for Kindergarten.

What a great preschool. I emphasize preschool, as it is not a daycare. This past year was the…read morefirst time they offered more than a three day program. We have sent our kids to 4 different preschools as we have move around the country and this is the best by far. Our child learned to write her name, write the alphabet and some sight words. I know she has a leg up going into kindergarten based on her time at North Shore Christian. The director, teacher, and assistant run a tight ship. They love the children and nurture them. The director has been there for decades and the teacher for about 20 years. It is my understanding that the majority of the last dozen or so valedictorians from Big Bear High went to North Shore Christian. Maybe there's something to the foundation they got from the loving faculty.

Great teachers and staff my little one learn so much from here. They taught her so many helpful…read morelife skills.

Today is a bittersweet moment as my daughter graduates from kindergarten at Just 4 Kids…read more I wasn't ready for her to move on to "big girl school" after preschool, but I have never once regretted having her here. The learning experience has been incredible, and the staff and teachers genuinely care about each child. They all play an important role in your child's growth, development, and enrichment. While I'm sad to be closing this chapter, I wanted to share our experience with other parents who are looking for a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for their little ones. I am so grateful for everything Just 4 Kids has done for my daughter. I 100% recommend them!

All three of our boys did pre school here. We only used two other preschools before coming to the…read moreRock and it is on another level. Thank you to Maria, Cathy, Robin and Torrey for the impact you have had on our boys! All three of them have been complimented by their K teachers for how ready they were for school!

My 3 year old started at the ROCK Quality Childcare September 3, 2024. Since then she has been…read morethriving through her teachers. Her motor skills, academic education, socialization, and personality have blossomed and thrived through the nurture, love, and structure her teachers and the preschool provide. They work with potty training and her learning experience has been absolutely incredible! The hours are 7am-5:30pm and each classroom has their own little mascot! She started out as a Busy Bee (2-3 year old class) and has now progressed to the Blooming Butterflies class (3-4 year old class). I cannot wait for my baby girl to join the Rowdy Raccoons (4-5 year old class) for the new year coming up and prepare for kindergarten and graduation there after. The hours work amazing for my college and work schedule and they do not go by the school district, so they are open a lot more days than other preschools nearby. They are open during winter breaks, spring break, most 3 day weekend holidays, and it has helped a lot with both my work and school. We are so glad we found this absolute incredible preschool! It is so scary as a parent to find and place the trust of your child with others, and here, that fear goes away instantly when seeing how fast your child just connects, bonds, and loves going there to see their teachers! I highly recommend the ROCK Preschool to anyone looking for a safe, warm, nurturing, and caring environment for little ones to grow and thrive at. Not to mention, the playgrounds! They have such amazing playgrounds. Two in fact, which is very rare in the San Bernardino Mountains. Sign up your kids! It will be the best decision you have ever made.

Christy was so great! We found her on Yelp and all the positive reviews are spot on. She is so…read moresweet and easy to engage with. Our 2.5YO son loved spending 3 mornings with her and her friendly dogs while we skied with our older daughter. She is within 5 minutes of Snow Summit making pick up and drop off very easy. We felt that our son was safe and well cared for from the very first minute until the end. They did cute crafts 2 of the 3 days for our son to bring home!

We dropped our two kids off (ages 5 and 2) with Christy so we could go skiing for a couple of…read morehours. Her place is very close to Snow Summit and is within walking distance to the village. In addition, there is a playground located in her complex. She had plenty of toys for the kids and also had age appropriate shows for my kids to watch. Lastly, she was super communicative, from initially scheduling with her and getting pictures/updates throughout the day.