If I could give this daycare 10 stars instead of 5, I absolutely would…read more Our son started here when he was just about one year old, before he was even walking. He spent over a year here, and it was one of the best decisions we've ever made as parents. He was genuinely happy every single day. In fact, he often didn't want to go home because he loved being here so much. As parents, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child feels safe, loved, and excited to go to daycare every morning. Shama is an incredibly loving and caring. You can truly feel how much she loves the children and treats them like family. She created such a warm, nurturing environment where our son thrived. Not only did he receive wonderful care, but he also learned so much from table manners and songs to new words and social skills. We were amazed by how much he grew during his time here. If we hadn't moved, we would have stayed here for many more years without hesitation. Leaving this daycare was honestly one of the hardest parts of our move. Thank you, Shama, for loving and caring for our son so well. We will always be grateful for everything you did for our family.

My son has been attending this daycare for about two years, and we have had a wonderful experience…read more If you are looking for a daycare in the Gardena or Torrance area, I highly recommend this place. I know how difficult it can be to find a daycare where you truly feel comfortable leaving your child, Shama has previous experience working at a preschool, and it really shows. She does a great job teaching the children numbers, the alphabet, and other early learning skills. They also enjoy activities such as dancing, arts and crafts, and other fun educational experiences throughout the day. Her assistant is also very kind, friendly, and caring. Both of them create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where children can learn and have fun. As a parent, it gives me peace of mind knowing my son is in such good hands. I highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for quality childcare.

I feel very fortunate that my son was a part of this daycare for almost 4 years. He started here at…read morejust 4 months old. I loved the daycare so much that I kept him there until it was time to start TK. From his infant stages, Shiromi made sure that he was well-fed, had good sleep/nap habits, and given plenty of loving attention. The daycare is very clean, temperature is checked daily, and all toddlers wash their hands. This daycare is so clean that my son never got sick from here; he only got sick if we took him out in public or if his older brother brought home a disease from school. Once my son entered his toddler years, Shiromi was on top of it with his milestones. Shiromi knows what toddlers are capable of, and she starts teaching academic concepts at age 1. I have videos of my son being able to recognize/say the whole alphabet, numbers, and all colors by the time he was 18 months old! I don't know how she does it, but the education that toddlers receive here is very impressive! I think that's one of the advantages of a small daycare setting; plenty of attention and great education! I provided a preschool workbook and she was able to have my son complete it at age 3. He's 4 years old now, has just started TK, he can read site words and short words, and he can do some math; all of these are skills that are usually accomplished at the end of Kindergarten. My son is well-prepare for school thanks to Shiromi. I also love the little crafts/art, STEM toys, story time, dance time, and holiday parties done at this daycare. It was a very fun, nurturing, and educational environment for my son to grow up in. My son is having a blast in TK right now, but he still misses Shiromi and has the best memories of his time growing up there. This daycare is a true gem and I am forever grateful for everything Shiromi has done for my son.

Our daughter Gracelyn spent two and a half wonderful years at Shiromi's daycare, and we couldn't be…read moremore thankful for the experience. The love, care, and affection she received here have shaped her into who she is today. As parents, it gave us complete peace of mind knowing she was in the best hands away from home. From day one, Shiromi went above and beyond. She helped establish a healthy sleep pattern, encouraged good eating habits, and always made sure children who weren't feeling well stayed home to protect others. Safety and well-being are always her top priorities. What we appreciate most is how much personal attention each child receives. Shiromi takes the time to understand their needs, talents, and interests -- whether it's recognizing when a child might need special care, encouraging their strengths, or guiding them to be social, responsible, and respectful of others' boundaries. She also keeps parents well-informed with clear, thoughtful communication about their child's progress and daily experiences, which we found incredibly reassuring. Gracey had so much fun during her time here, while also learning and growing emotionally, intellectually, and socially. She made wonderful friends and created memories that will last a lifetime. Shiromi's attention to detail, nurturing nature, and dedication to every child's growth is unmatched. We feel truly blessed to have found her daycare, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent seeking a safe, loving, and enriching environment for their children.

We are so incredibly grateful for the care and dedication the teachers have shown to our 4-year-old…read moredaughter. Since joining the school, she has learned so much- from developing her writing skills to expressing her creativity through drawing. It is wonderful to see how much she has grown. We are truly appreciative of all the hard work the staff puts in every single day to support her development. As she prepares to graduate, we find ourselves reflecting on what a positive experience this has been; we will truly miss this school and the wonderful community here. Thank you for providing such a loving and educational environment.

As my daughter wraps up her time at St. Abraam Preschool Academy, I'm compelled to come back and…read moregush about the incredible TK experience she had in Ms. Amany's class. Every stage of the academy prepared her for the exceptional academic growth she was about to experience. In the past nine months she has progressed tremendously and has even surpassed kids in her age group and above in math, English, and sciences. She is well prepared to begin her formal academic journey, and I am so grateful to St. Abraam Preschool Academy for that. When it was time to consider where my son was going to go for daycare and preschool there wasn't even any hesitation that this was the best place for him. Beyond grateful for my children to enjoy this safe, loving, and nurturing environment.

When our daughter first started daycare, there were definitely a lot of tears during drop-off,…read morewhich is completely normal for any big transition. Thanks to the patience, kindness, and support of the staff, she gradually adjusted and now looks forward to her daycare days. She walks right in with a smile and confidence! I have loved watching her grow socially and developmentally during her time here. Her communication, independence, and interactions with other children have flourished, and it is clear that she is learning and thriving in a nurturing environment. A special thank you to Miss Angel and Miss Asma for helping guide Savannah through the transition and for the genuine care they show all the children every day. We are so grateful for the positive impact you have had on our daughter and our family.

Before daycare, our main care taker was my mother in law and my daughter was thriving. But due to…read morean upcoming trip, she would have to leave the country for a little over a month so it was time to find an alternate option for child care while my wife and I are working. Though relatively short notice, we had about 3 months to look at our options. As most parents do, we have asked around for recommendations from our friends and my own independent research. Unfortunately, all of those locations were either a capacity or were not accepting children until the following year. We were almost about to give up and just hire a temporary nanny to care for our daughter during work hours when we stumbled upon Little Stars Learn & Play Center. Curious, I called the number listed on yelp/google and the administrator, Ms. Asma, answered. We told her about our situation and that we were looking for a daycare to watch our then 22 month old daughter. She recommended we schedule a tour for just my wife and I to get a feel of the facilities and teachers. The building is very inconspicuous which you kind of hope for obvious reasons, the exterior clean and presentable. Upon entering inside, we were greeted by Ms Asma and introduced us to the facility. We immediately had a positive gut feeling and decided to schedule a day to drop our daughter off for a few hours to get her acclimated. There are two main rooms, one for toddlers (younger kids) and another for older kids (pre-school). We did this for about a week and decided to extend the stay out a few more hours 3 days a week. Ms Asma, Ms Tina and Ms Angel were awesome from the start, they were more than willing to work with our daughter who is very advanced for her age but has a lot of anxiety, particularly struggling with separation anxiety. They were patient with her and helped her transition smoothly to the day to day. Though she still has some anxiety during drop off, our daughter has fun all day and pick-up is night and day, almost no more tears! She eats better at school, plays nicely her friends (classmates) and comes home every day with a new word or phrase. We are eternally grateful for the teachers and staff at Little Stars and our own anxiety has also improved. Finding daycares is very stressful for both parents and kids, and it is a relief we found an awesome one!

A safe environment for children. Ms Dawn and her staff are caring and attentive. She is very…read moreaccommodating when it comes to our crazy schedule. Thanks Ms. Dawn!

Wonderful establishment. Great staff. My children love the facility and this is my first time…read moreputting my children in childcare. So far so good.

I am very happy with sending my son to this daycare and we love the owner Giuliana and her…read moreassistants. Like many first time parents we were a little hesitant about putting our baby in child care but our fears quickly vanished once it became apparent how much the owner loves and cares for the children. This is a great home daycare for anyone in the area considering it for their child.

Kids Spot was a blessing for us!! My son has special needs so finding the right environment for…read morehim was especially critical for us. Giuliana and her staff were loving, supportive and accommodating. He made so much progress with Kids Spot. They are nurturing and caring which is what we needed at the time we were with them. From day one, I felt confident and secure leaving my son in their care.

Our daughter has been going to Shalem from the fall of 2019. Even though we aren't Jewish, my…read morehusband and I fell in love with the values of the school and the importance of the mind, body, and soul development for the kids. After like 2 -3 weeks of the initial transition time of getting adjusted to the preschool, our daughter now LOVES to go to school. She loves her teachers, her friends and the activities she does at school.  My husband and I are very happy and pleased with our decision to send our daughter to Shalem especially when we hear our daughter say school is fun and she wants to go to school :)  There are many other things we love about the school. The snacks the kids get are healthy and great. The teachers/staff are very sweet and truly care about the kids. We love the Brightwheel app, we get daily updates on what they did at school and pics of our daughter that we share with family. The school has a very involved parent committee.  I highly recommend Shalem for anyone who wants their kids to fall in love with school and learning.

It is impossible to list all the C reasons Shalem is better than any preschool I know of. The…read moreteachers are so kind and reasonable that a kindness and respect and happiness and artistic expression and understanding are just every day occurrences. Great for everyone. Incredible staff. Safe and loving and so much more.

I wish I could give Teeny Tots 10 stars because both Mrs. Tina and Miss. Tammy deserve gold medals…read morefor everything that they do for the kids. As a first time mom, I had a really hard time looking for a daycare and trusting someone that I don't know with my baby. After my friend referred me to Teeny Tots, I went through a thorough interview process and had a tour of the preschool. Mrs. Tina took extra time to show us around and answer all our questions, she also played with my son and he felt comfortable around her. We gave Teeny Tots a try and that was the best decision we made for our baby. My son attended Teeny Tots for 3.5 years and it became his second home. This preschool has a strong emphasis in teaching and developing the age appropriate skills including emotional intelligence, alphabet, colors, shapes, counting, art, public speaking, etc, but most importantly it provides a safe and loving environment for the little ones. I love that every day/week has a specific schedule and all the kids are following the routine. Mrs. Tina and Mrs. Tammy organize fun events throughout the year including birthday and holiday celebrations, water play days, field trips, movie nights and even family events. They always go above and beyond to make every kid feel special. I cried after I dropped off my son at Teeny Tots the first time when he was 18months old and I cried again the day he graduated from there. I am so grateful to amazing Mrs. Tina and Miss Tammy for everything they did for my son and I truly hope that his "big school" teachers will be as great as they are because Teeny Tots set up the bar really high. We are so lucky that our son's school journey started at Teeny Tots because it is truly special.

Today was our daughter's last day at Teeny Tots and it was so bittersweet for us to say goodbye to…read moreour little family! Enrolling our then 2 yr old here was the best decision as we've seen her grown to be independent, social and kind. One thing that amazed us was with Miss Tina and Miss Tammy's extensive background in early childhood education. They put 10000% effort in their program and make each learning experience fun! The class sizes are not too big and ratios are nice making it an ideal setting. Hours of operation is also very ideal for parents with long hours. The teachers take time to share highlights of our child's day which we love to hear all the time! Their cleaning standard is also golden as they disinfect and deep clean the premises routinely which put our minds at ease. This takes up extra time for them too but they only, truly want the best for the kids. We had nothing but the most wonderful experience at Teeny Tots. My husband and I highly encourage parents looking for care to check them out!