Choosing Children's Courtyard at Newbury Park for our speech-delayed son was one of the best…read moredecisions we have ever made for him. We enrolled our almost nonverbal 18-month-old son here in 2023, and we will forever be grateful to all the teachers and staff for their continuous support, compassion, and incredible patience. All of his classroom teachers--Ms. Holly, Ms. Orianna, Ms. Leehe, Ms. Kala, Ms. Savannah, Ms. Summer, and all the other wonderful teachers--along with Ms. Anne and Ms. Ginny, have been incredibly supportive and caring. They took care of our son with the utmost sincerity, kindness, and understanding. They always made him feel safe, included, and encouraged him to participate and connect with others at his own pace. When our son first started here, he had significant social anxiety and was almost nonverbal. Over the past 2.5 years, we have witnessed an incredible transformation. He started TK this year as a happy, confident, highly social, and very chatty little boy! He has not only made tremendous progress in his communication and social skills, but he has also grown into such a kind, caring, and thoughtful child. What impressed us most was that the teachers never gave up on him. They celebrated his small achievements, encouraged him through his challenges, and created a warm and nurturing environment where he could grow and thrive. Their dedication and genuine care made such a meaningful difference in his development and confidence. We truly believe that the love, patience, encouragement, and support he received from everyone at this daycare played a huge role in helping him become the child he is today. We could not have asked for a better place or a more caring group of teachers to be part of his early years. We will always be grateful to Children's Courtyard at Newbury Park and to every teacher and staff member who has been part of our son's journey. We wish this school and its wonderful team nothing but the very best and wholeheartedly recommend it to other families!

Children's Courtyard was the best place I could choose for my daughter, Nicole. Miss Ann always…read morelistens patiently to me with her counselors and guides me. Miss Ginny always brightens the day with her smile, full of energy and joy, and she makes Nicole's day just the same with her energetic spirit. Nicole has two wonderful teachers, Miss Leehe and Miss Sevanah, who made my daughter enjoy going to daycare and love it--even asking for them on holidays. They help Nicole so much in terms of growth and education, and I'm sure they do the same for all the children. I am so happy that my daughter goes to this school with all these excellent teachers.

Our son attended this lovely preschool since age 2 and he was so sad when we told him TK was in a…read morenew school and he would no longer see the staff at Newbury Oaks Preschool. As parents, we had the best experience dealing with teachers, caregivers and the director. Everyone was very responsive, kind, and caring towards us as well as our son. We loved that it's a smaller school with a great teacher/student ratio, with adorable "special events" in beautiful setting. Can't recommend this school enough!

Take our granddaughter here for a couple years now. Staff is incredible and the price is…read morereasonable, in a great, safe setting. I would highly recommend this school and you will have no regrets!

This a special place!!! What a wonderful Christian based program that prepares for Kindergarten. I…read morelove coming to work everyday!!

My son attends here and absolutely loves the teachers, the lessons and the environment. He is…read morealways excited to go and never wants to leave. They are excellent in working with my son through potty training and have been so patient. They always have exciting events and visitors for the kids.

Both of our children attended Monte Vista Presbyterian Preschool. Our whole family has such fond…read morememories of the time there. As parents we couldn't be happier with the foundation the school provided!

We interviewed with many local preschools in our area. Our precocious And sweet toddler attended…read moreEtz Chaim Pre-School and to our chagrin she came home on many occasions with a split lip and she was bitten deeply by a student which left teeth marks in the back of her right shoulder. Our attempts at speaking to the administration and to the teachers were met with distain and indifference. I actually ordered a book from Amazon called "Teeth Are Not For Biting" and sent them to the classroom. I was never thanked for any of these contributions and for my kind demeanor toward the administration, despite their brusque manner. I asked for reports about my child's progress I was given none. All one teacher would constantly tell me it was that my toddler needed speech therapy! At 25 months old she became very loquacious and at 28 months I knew it was time to switch schools. I decided to visit Mrs. Clark at Monte Vista. Mrs. Clark actually apologize for the treatment that my daughter received the other school and within the first couple of months of enrollment, I have seen a drastic improvement in my child's personality. She is more outgoing, more attentive, happier, and more secure. Her teacher Ms. Foojan provides constantly updates without prompting and she understands my child. The classrooms are personalized, small, and the student-teacher ratio is low. Other staff and teachers from different classes approach me and my husband on a weekly basis and give us positive reports about our daughter. The school has so many wonderful programs and additions to classroom activities such as gymnastics cooking and other extracurricular activities. Specialized care and attention is bar none and every time I pick up my daughter I do not have to go through a barrage of security questions and I have direct access to my child. I cannot stress enough how wonderful the school is and how much it has enriched my child's education and the development of her character.

King of Glory is full of compassionate, hard-working, and creative teachers. We have had two…read morechildren go through their program starting at 2 and both children are academically advanced because of their solid foundation from KOG. Our youngest is thriving socially, spiritually, and more because of their well-rounded approach to experiential learning through the Christian lens. KOG is a true blessing to the families they serve. ​

We toured 7 preschools before coming for a tour with Ms. Shannon and as soon as we left we knew…read morethis was the place. You can tell how much the director Ms. Shannon loves this school and all the staff and kids. We started our two girls here this summer before school started to get them transitioned in. They absolutely love the school and all the teachers and their friends there. Our two year old is in with Ms. D and our 4 year is in with Mrs. Amanda and Ms. Ruthie and they both love their teachers. Honestly we love all the staff they are always so sweet with our girls and saying good morning and bye to them and so welcoming especially their first few weeks when they were sad at drop off. They now can't wait to go to school each day. Everyone is so caring and attentive and we honestly couldn't have found a better spot for the girls. Highly recommend!

My daughter attended this preschool from age 2 until she began kindergarten in fall of 2023. She…read moreloves this school, and still talks about how much she misses it. My daughter started in the Butterflies class at age 2, and moved through the classes until the Owls, the oldest class. Her teacher in the Butterflies was the perfect transition from being at home with me, to going into a classroom for the first time. Her warmth, understanding, and patience were (and still are) unmatched. The Director of the school is very communicative, she thrives on parent feedback, and I truly believe does everything in her power to ensure a safe and welcoming environment In the preschool. Like all daycare, childcare, and preschool facilities, of course there will be some issues that may come up. I've heard of only 1 such occurrence in the last 4 years, and it was dealt with and is now a non-issue. The only reason I'm mentioning such a thing is because of a recent review that I couldn't disagree with more. All the staff there is happy to be working with children, so smiley and kind and patient with them. I've been to (and worked at) preschools where the teachers are miserable, don't like children, and only working for the paycheck. This is not that kind of place at all. The school uses Brightwheel, an app that I found valuable in those years she was at preschool. You can see what they're crafting, eating, playing that day. You get an instant report and photo if your little one scrapes her knee. Even a quick mention of how they've cheered up afterward. Truly a great tool, and well implemented by all staff members. I've seen negative reviews about the school and I can't wrap my head around what would cause someone to write such powerful and negative words about a lovely, kind, inclusive place of learning. If I were ever in the position to need to choose a preschool again, there would be no question. Christ the King would be the choice.

Having raised 4 children in Newbury Park over the last 20 years I have a solid understanding of the…read morecommunity and the resources that are available for child care and child education in the area. I chose to place my youngest in the care of Christ the King Preschool and I'm happy to say that it was a great decision! It is an amazing environment and the teaching staff will have your child's best interests and positive development in mind. It is family centric and they teach positive values that might get less focus from more mainstream child care services. My daughter recently graduated from CTK and I am proud to say that it is a place that she will be proud to have been a part of. Please keep up the great work!

Since my last review I've had my youngest at Montesorri stars as well. We didn't even consider…read moreother places. The director Preeta, and the rest of the staff have always been welcoming, warm and great with the kids. We appreciate the Montesorri style, which includes lots of outdoor play, the individual attention to help kids learn and grow. Should we consider a 3rd child we won't hesitate to enroll there again. Highly recommend.

I highly recommend Montessori Stars as a mom of two kids who attended this preschool since they…read morewere two years old. Although it may not look like much from the outside, this preschool is truly a hidden gem in Newbury Park. Ms. Preeta and her long-time teachers are so warm and caring. They really care about your child's progress and overall well-being. They teach based on Montessori principles and there is no religious or political affiliation, even though it is located downstairs from a Hindu temple. It is clean, safe, and a great value with flexible part-time and full-time options. A weekly Spanish class is also offered for a small additional fee. My husband and I also really like that it has a warm, family-feel with staff and students from diverse backgrounds, and is not part of a corporate chain. We have always felt that it has been easy to connect with the teachers and the other parents on a personal level.