This school is truly heaven sent, and our family is so grateful we came across it simply by driving…read moreby and inquiring. I was initially sold by the DIVERSITY, exciting summer themed weeks they were having, the securely gated entry, technology check-in and out system, the fact that they use ClassDojo for communication and photos of what the children do throughout the day, and small class sizes (2 teachers to 12 children). Additionally, the atmosphere is spacious, colorful, and clean. I loved the organized and structured schedule and that they're actually learning rather than it being a regular daycare. Being a Christian school was a bonus for us! What moved this school over the edge was the in-school opt-in enrichment opportunities: music class, karate, dance/gym. AND the hours are perfect for working families like us. My son started here at age 2, not potty trained. Potty training was barely on our radar but his teacher, Ms. Demmy, worked with him and one day randomly told me that he's ready and to only bring underwear the following week. I was shook! But he was officially potty trained at 2.5 years old! If it were just on us, he definitely wouldn't have been until after age 3. We are so thankful. Later on to my surprise, they sent home Trimester Report Cards evaluating their necessary milestones for their designated age. I was blown away and it helped us to know what areas we needed to work on at home for him. As an educator, this was so impactful, because I didn't expect report cards until elementary school! This has been so valuable to track his progress overtime now that he's 4-years-old. The teachers and director here are phenomenal. Super attentive, open, kind. They model behavior, teach values and character, and maintain high expectations. And they appear as if they actually love their job and my child, and that means a lot to me. Creative Day lives up to their name. They're SO creative! From the arts and crafts they do weekly to the fun activities they do. Some of the most memorable are how elaborate the Trunk or Treat & Christmas Programs are, family picnics, and the first ever Preschool Prom! And how can I forget PARENTS' NIGHT OUT!!! Once a month, they host a parents' night out for $35 to keep children until 11pm. As someone who doesn't have family nearby, my husband & I try to take advantage every month, so we don't have to actively seek a babysitter. This has been such a blessing that most schools don't offer! Before Creative Day, my child attended 2 previous preschools in Bellflower, and we were unsatisfied. Finding Creative Day has been the perfect fit and I dread the day he ages out. We plan to keep him here through Kindergarten because we know it'll be so challenging to find any other school that can remotely compare. People ask us all the time which school my child goes to because he speaks so clearly, is well-adjusted, and smart. I attribute so much of who he is today to Creative Day. If you're looking for a high-quality Preschool with academic preparation and a fun experience for your child and family, this is the place to be. You won't find anything else better in Bellflower.

My son, Kayden, is 2 years old and started Creative Day Preschool on May 25, 2026. His first day…read morewas very difficult. He cried, screamed, and tried to run out of the classroom. As a parent, I was heartbroken and worried about how he would adjust. Ms. Katy, the Director, gave me hope when she assured me that they would work with both Kayden and me. On his second day, he continued to struggle, but his teacher, Tiffany, reassured me that things would get better. Together, we shared ideas to help with his transition. Since then, Kayden has made amazing progress. The crying and screaming have greatly improved, and today my tears were happy tears. Creative Day Preschool never gave up on my child. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a caring and supportive environment. Thank you, Ms. Katy, Director of Creative Day Preschool, Teacher Tiffany, and the entire staff for helping my son feel at home.

There are not enough positive things I can say about Nature's Edge! My son is preparing to leave to…read morestart pre-k in the public system and I am truly so sad that he has to leave this safe, wonderful place where I trust the staff and where I know he is engaged and truly learning new skills every day. I have noticed that my son knows things like letters, numbers and phonics that other children do not and I know that this is largely from his time at NECD as they offer optional homework and have an academic curriculum a few days of the week. We've had an amazing experience and I would recommend this center to anyone who is exploring preschools in the Long Beach area.

Well where i can even begin my son Ezra started at Natures Edge Preschool in Feb. i believe i…read moreabsolutely approve love how well the school runs Ms. Jay, Ms. Amber & the rest of the teachers their incredible with everything they do with the children love how they make me feel so welcomed more so how Ms. Jay + Ms. Amber is so communicative are when it comes to incidents, class newsletter

This is my first time ever being away from my kids due to work. When I say the staff at Kindercare…read morehave made the transition so easy. I get daily updated pictures of my kids. I get personalized messages. They also give me a synopsis of their day at pick-up. When I say I couldn't have chosen a better daycare! Thank you Belmont shore for all that you do and being a trustworthy learning center. Only one month in and I am beyond pleased and looking to what to come!

Our 2 year old son has been going to KinderCare for the past 3 months. It was a tough transition…read moregoing from grandma to a new environment but the staff was amazing at helping our boy feel at home and to calm my nerves. The teachers are amazing Mrs. Ashley & Carolina are so caring and always keep us up to date on how our boy is doing. Our son has learned so much at school it's always amazing seeing the things he comes home to share. He barely had a chance to socialize before but I am so happy he now has made friends and he looks forward to seeing them everyday. KinderCare has an app that they update you on throughout the day about naps, meals and diaper changes. They also send you photos throughout the day so you can see what your kid is up to. We even got an update when a small earthquake happened letting us know how the kids were doing. This facility cares and everyone from the teachers to staff knows your child's name it feels so special knowing he's cared for by a kind staff.

I started my son here when he was just six months old. I was understandably anxious about leaving…read morehim at such a young age, but Ms. Nisha and Ms. Jocie quickly put my mind at ease. They showed him so much love and care, and before long, he was excited to see his teachers and friends each day. During his time there, he grew so much both socially and academically. Sadly, after we moved, the drive became too far for our family, and leaving their care was incredibly difficult for all of us. I'm so grateful for the special role they played in my son's life during such an important stage of his early development. I highly recommend to all parents!

Really Good she had my baby since an infant and she's blossoming so great she learned how to use…read morethe potty and she's only 2

I have taken my time to write this review until after my daughter left the school because of course…read moreI wanted to get a more bird eye view. With that in mind, I wanna say I am deeply grateful for this school. They have great systems in place with low ratio and really teach the little ones a lot while they're there. I can solidly say that at two years old my daughter can count from one to 20 and sing the whole alphabet along with about 15 different nursery, rhymes and stack blocks and has very advanced fine motor and motor skills because of the school. I'm a licensed OT and always felt safe with and confident in staff. Mrs. Nali, Mrs Dhammika, and Mrs Nayana are well educated in this age group, patient, and loving. All of the staff are truly wonderful. We went from infant, to wobbler, to toddler and transitioned very well. I don't know the frequency but every time my child which class they gave me a comprehensive developmental checklist to tell me what my child was doing or wasn't doing that was on track for proper development or not and that is huge. When you're a busy parent and don't always notice some of the things that Are typical or atypical to have some professional eyes to help you understand where your child is developmentally is huge. They are CPR trained and do a great job with making sure they're fed and changed consistently. My baby never came home hungry or never was crying when I picked her up and never got diaper rash there. If you choose to be part of the little app, you will get photos of your child. Once every couple weeks in the classroom is playing with the other children. They also send little videos and they do little Halloween parades and classroom parties. The Christmas parade is precious too! The focus of MONTESSORI is self-sufficiency which as an occupational therapist I really love. She would come home and if she spilled something, she would run right away to try to clean it up. She very much wanted to learn how to do things on her own and she knew how to threw away her own trash, which was not something I taught her at home necessarily lol It truly is adorable and prepares your baby for a successful road ahead with school and life beyond. My only thing I would change is having carpet or soft floor in the infant room vs hard floors. Other than that, everything really is done perfectly, and they have a lovely little outdoor space that they take them to a few times a day where they can ride bikes and do the slide and all of that. Learning how to operate in a group and look at what the rest of the group is doing and follow along is a critical life skill, and my baby has transitioned to preschool seamlessly because of her experience at this other school. In fact, one of her current teachers used to work at Wee care as well and has positive things to say.

We are eternally grateful to Wee Care's wonderful staff and teachers! Our son has learned so much…read morein such a short time and we are truly impressed with all the skills he has gained - social, language, art, motor, and more! A true reflection of Wee Care's dedication, and nourishing environment. Every single teacher our son had during his time at Wee Care truly helped prepare him for the future and have allowed him to have such a great head start. We leave this review with so much love and appreciation for Ms. Dhammika, Nali, Maria, Mary, Dima, Alondra, Derrika, Melanie and the rest of their teachers!

My daughter has been at Kidz First for about a year. She loves her teachers and it's obvious they…read morecare a lot about her too! She looks forward to being there every weekday. Her favorite thing is the large outdoor space with playground, trikes, playhouses and lots of toys for outdoor play. The staff were great partners as we worked through potty training when my daughter was about 2.5 and followed our lead with the method that worked best for her, which helped her be successful with really minimal accidents at school. They use the Brightwheel app which is very convenient for communication and are very responsive whenever we reach out with an update or a question. I also appreciate how the new Director is working to plan extra fun activities each month (water days, dress up theme days, etc.).

Kidz First Academy was a second home for our son from age two until he graduated preschool. They…read moredon't just teach; they care for the whole child and help shape them into wonderful little humans. Knowing your child is safe, loved, and nurtured is everything to a parent, and they provided just that. Leaving was bittersweet, but we still visit and stay in touch! We are forever grateful for the impact they had on our son's growth. Sending your child here is truly one of the best decisions you can make.

Our daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Ms. Jay's Preschool and Daycare. She started at 18…read moremonths and has advanced socially, academically and is more than equipped to enter Pre-K. This a small but mighty daycare that allows for a lot of personalized interaction and hands on learning. They are constantly coming up with creative and engaging ways to introduce new subjects, such as planting herbs for Earth Day, watching the metamorphosis of caterpillars into butterflies or one of their many holiday celebrations. The fact that they offer a customized schedule is another plus, as some daycares will not accept part time enrollment. We could not be more grateful for the structure and care provided by the staff. Thank you to Ms. Jay, Mr. Kap, Ms. Ordie, Ms. Brisa and Ms. T!

We LOVE Miss Jay's! We were referred by a friend whose child attends the preschool and we couldn't…read morebe happier! Our daughter receives such nurturing and care from all the staff and Mr. Kap (owner) is loved by all the children. We feel that her development has significantly increased since attending. She just turned 2 and last night she read me every letter and every number on our license plate!!! The facilities are always clean and well cared for, and everything is locked with cameras. Every month we receive a newsletter telling us the theme for each weeks' lesson plan. Some of the staff members have worked here for 20+ years which reassures us that they are committed and caring. The cost is right on par with most preschools, but this school can take the under 2 y/o's which our daughter was under 2 when she started. We feel so thankful to have found Miss Jay's! Miss Jay's has been operating for 25+ years and they also have a sister preschool on the other side of Long Beach since 2008. Try it! You won't be disappointed.

Little Sunshine House is amazing. I cannot say enough wonderful things about all they have done…read moreover the last 5 years for both of my kiddos. We have been back and forth between both of their sites (Katella and 7th Street) because of work/life logistics, and both have been such a privilege to be a part of. I am a teacher, so I have a lot of opinions and a pretty good understanding of best practices for young kids -- and LSH is just so, so wonderful. Throughout our time there, I have watched them lovingly and patiently support so many different types of kids, meeting them where they are and helping them grow and blossom into wonderful big kids ready to head off to school. The early foundations of love, exploration, choice, and play that they have provided for my sons are something I know I will be thankful for all my life. Every time I walk in, there is an amazing setup waiting for the kids. It honestly looks like they are preparing for an open house every day because everything is so thoughtfully set up -- but it's not an open house they are preparing for, it's just another day of play with our kids. That says so much about the care and intention they put into every single day. I have also had the unique opportunity to be in and out of LSH multiple times throughout the day when I was picking up one of my kiddos for speech. No matter what time I walked in, I saw the same thing -- happy, engaged kids playing, exploring, creating, and being lovingly supported by their teachers. It truly is a picture of what early childhood education should look like, and I feel so incredibly lucky that both of my kids had the opportunity to spend these important early years there and build such a wonderful foundation for what comes next. I know when I was trying to make the difficult decision to send my little one off to daycare, I read SO many reviews. I didn't know what to do or who to trust with my babies -- but LSH was the place for us. I know I have already used the word "amazing" multiple times in this review, but honestly, that is the word that keeps popping into my head as I write this during our last week at LSH before my little one heads off to TK. The teachers are wonderful, the Reggio Emilia philosophy is amazing, and from my experience, your kiddos could not be in more loving or capable hands. And...if you are reading this in the next few years and you're that parent reading every review and trying to figure out where to send your little one, you can ask LSH for my number if you want to connect. I have 5 years of wonderful experiences to share with you about just how amazing they are!

We LOVE this preschool! Our little guy has been attending since August 2020 and he has grown so…read moremuch! The staff and teachers are amazing, super supportive and informative. We have had a couple of parent / teachers meeting, which I love! The feed back and advise we receive is wonderful. Being we can't go into the class rooms to help out or have visits due to the pandemic. It's nice to be kept up to speed on how our sons progress is going. I just can't say enough about what this preschool has done to assist in our sons growth and development. Even in these crazy days of Covid, they have always made us feel at ease by providing an safe and secure learning environment. Which we truly are grateful for. A child needs the social interaction at this stage in their development. The preschools method of learning is through play and exploring. This is such a natural & fun way of learning. The teachers are always supportive and encouraging to the children. This creates a safe space for your children to really blossom. If you are in the market for a preschool that really focuses on the development of a child's social skills; being kind, learning how to express feelings & different emotions while having fun & playing with friends. This is the place for your little one.