MPCS has been a place where my youngest thrived. The school may be small, but it is mighty. This is…read moredue to the love and care that the long-time teachers and staff has poured onto many, many children throughout the decades. As an educator myself, you bet I vetted all the local daycares in the area and asked all the hard questions about curriculum, schedules, policies, safety, assessments, etc. MPCS welcomed any and all questions I had at the open house and throughout the school year. Their communication was open and transparent. I appreciated all the time the teachers and staff took to work with me when I had a question or gave a suggestion. They listened intently and did so with such care, grace and humility. My child looked forward to going to school daily and enjoyed all the activities the teachers planned in the classroom. As parents, we loved attending the school field trips, holiday programs and weekly chapel times. We appreciate the community MPCS has built for the families. It warms my heart to know that the friendships my kiddo made in class has transferred over to the TK environment, where there are 2 other MPCS graduates in the same class! MPCS is a true gem! They offer a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels loved and valued. The staff is dedicated and invested in the well-being and growth of each child, fostering both emotional, intellectual and spiritual development. It's a place where both parents and kids can feel confident and cared for every day.

my son just completed his final year at monterey park christian school and is now transitioning…read moreinto public school. while we're grateful for the relief of not paying tuition anymore, leaving MPCS is truly bittersweet...it feels like we're saying goodbye to a second home. my son was deeply loved and nurtured. he absolutely thrived at MPCS at such a formative time of his life. he still tells me how sad he is to leave, and i'm not surprised to hear that; the staff and teachers loved him like he was their own, and i never once felt judged as a mom, even during his challenging moments. they always supported us with such grace, especially during the potty training days (my gosh, i don't think i could have gotten through that season without their partnership; potty training my stubborn son was hard! lol). he would come home every day singing songs, telling stories about the new things he learned, how he enjoyed playing with his friends. he often didn't want to leave school during pick up because he just loved being there. one day, he even told me he loved the school director, mrs. desireé, because "she's so beautiful~ i like her." my heart just melted lol. i'm going to miss this school deeply. it's been a place of joy, safety, growth, and the love of God. MPCS will always, always hold a special place in our hearts. if you're considering preschools/daycares, i wholeheartedly recommend monterey park christian school. in all the choices i've made for my son's life as his mom, this is one where i have absolutely zero regrets.

My niece used to attend KOR and she had a good experience there. They helped her with homework and…read moremade sure that she finished her work. The place is clean and I especially like that their are different rooms for different grade level. Too bad that they only accept up to 8th grade or I would continue to send my niece there.

My stepson went to KOR. He was enrolled previously at another program and that was not a good fit…read morefor him. A few of the parents we know have sent their kids there so we tried it. It was a much better fit. My stepson is a smart boy but he just can't focus and refuse to do his homework. Mr. B, who runs the place can be a drill sargent. But, for my stepson, he needed that direction and a firm grasp. He got better at finishing his assignment and his grades improved. We had him there for only a year before we moved. But I would highly recommend checking them out.

Logistics: - They're open till 6pm!…read more- Little Sunshine is split into 3 classes based on age/readiness: Class A (3.5-5yo), Class B (3-4yo), and Class C (2-3yo). Classrooms have the appropriate mandated headcount (usually at least 2 teachers, plus admin staff who drop in as needed). - There's an optional lunch program. - Tuition is reasonable - parents can pay monthly or by number of expected days for upcoming month, and there are discounts for siblings. - They use the Brightwheel app to provide real-time updates, photos, and to communicate with parents throughout the day - Their Mandarin program is awesome (and no additional $$$). As a plus, there is also some Spanish taught in Class B and C (depending on teacher availability). - No nuts policy (helpful, because my son is allergic to peanuts). - Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your beliefs), the school is "Christian," which means the kids learn Bible songs (we're not Christian) and say a short grace at lunchtime. I for some reason wasn't aware of this until my son came home saying that his favorite song was "Jesus Loves Me." Outside of this, religion does not feature too heavily in the curriculum. Background: My son, who is about to turn 4yo, started here in May'24 in Class C at 2.5yo, moved to Class B at 3yo years, and then just "graduated" to Class A. Each of the three classes have wonderful teachers who are committed to teaching the kids and helping them grow at their own pace. In terms of curriculum, there's arts and crafts, physical play (playground outside), outside exploration (gardening, etc.), and classroom learning (counting, reading, singing, etc.). School supplies are included in tuition, and the teachers and administrators host fun events (i.e. a Mother's Day tea/breakfast, Easter egg hunts, Halloween Trick-or-Treat, Christmas celebration, or annual graduation) where the kids have activities or perform for the parents. The teachers seem to really drive the classroom curriculum, and they are all so skilled at thinking of creative activities for the kids. The only negatives are related to the administrators and management - they exhibit occasional off-putting behavior, and my impression is that they're somewhat disorganized in their communication with parents and cohesiveness with the teachers. A couple of examples: 1. The day that my son was to start daycare here, Director Sandy was wholly unprepared. We had been in communication the week prior and even had messaged the Friday prior to confirm that we were going to do drop-off for the first day of school and pay tuition via check. At drop-off, my son was screaming/bawling (because of course, it's his first day, and he was only 2.5yo). Sandy asked us if we can start the following week instead, because they apparently had another new student starting that day and "it would be hard." When I told her that was not possible, because we had work and other commitments, Sandy's reply to me was "I'm just thinking what's best for the kids." I was quite unhappy with this statement. Luckily, Denise was there and said that they would honor our agreement. But to even have this conversation was just ridiculously frustrating and tainted my initial impression of Little Sunshine and the Director. 2. When Bennett turned 3, he was held back for a month and a half in Class C. We wanted to move him to Class B alongside his friend whose birthday was the following month, but we were told that our son wasn't "ready". This was surprising to us, because he seemed ready academically and emotionally. Our understanding was that a transition would be easier if he didn't have to do it alone. After much back-and-forth with the teachers and admins, he moved to Class B a month after his friend moved. I suspect that the actual reason was that they didn't have space for an additional student in Class B (his friends' parents had asked about graduating to Class B two months earlier), and they had to wait until there was a space before they could move him. 3. Little Sunshine was closing for their annual teacher development day, which is awesome. What was not awesome was telling parents 7 business days before it was scheduled to occur, which is insufficient notice for parents to find other care arrangements for when school was closed. Enough parents were upset about this short notice and contacted Little Sunshine about it, so they moved it to the following week so that we could have a two week notice. My comment was that if this were an annual event, they would be more organized and have it scheduled/communicated earlier. Overall: The Little Sunshine community is strong - we all want the best for our kids, and I really believe that it is the best in the area. It's not merely a daycare - it's a preschool where the kids learn so much and make friends. My son loves going to school so much now and gets so excited at drop-off that he occasionally forgets to give me a goodbye hug and kiss!

The review is based off the tour I had. I was initially drawn to this preschool because of their…read morebilingual program, which led me to schedule a tour. The manager was very nice and friendly, providing detailed information before we toured the classrooms. However, during our conversation outside the classrooms, the director unexpectedly came out from one of the rooms and poured water from her thermos onto the floor--without introducing herself. I found this quite awkward. Even if someone is used to doing this elsewhere, it's not appropriate to do it in front of prospective parents. There were three classrooms, but they were not the cleanest and seemed generally disorganized. I also noticed that the teachers allowed the children to watch TV before naptime, which I am honestly not a fan of. At the end of the tour, the director finally came out to introduce herself, and something awkward happened. I was holding two pamphlets--one originally given to me and one to my husband. The director took one pamphlet from me and began giving me more information, then spoke to the manager in Mandarin about why I was given two pamphlets instead of one. (I understood perfectly well, though she probably thought I wouldn't.) She then took one pamphlet away from me. One pamphlet is just a piece of paper--so taking one away felt unnecessary. I found this both weird and funny. It's odd to behave this way in front of parents. How much does a pamphlet really cost? To me, this behavior seemed rude and frugal. No matter how great the teachers are (which the director kept emphasizing), at such a young age, I want my child to learn respect and politeness first--academic skills come after. Little things matter. If the director herself struggles to exhibit proper manners, it's a definite no for me.

The teachers are very mean to my kid. At the time my kid was only 3 and half year old, now she is 6…read moreand b able to tell me how mean was the teacher. When we drove by the school, she told me that the teacher pulled her arms and squeezed her between her thighs when my daughter was crying and scared at school. This is child abused.

This school has great teachers and curriculum. Kiddo loves going to school ever since starting at…read more2. At 5 years old, he gets homework and always excited to start working on them at home. Since COVID, they asked to bring warmed lunch in thermos or cold lunch as they do not heat up food individually

My son attended last summer camp, he had a lot of fun on his Friday field trips, and the…read morecurriculum. Amax really stood out to him as he asked to go back for another summer camp! Thanks to a well rounded program.

Really good after school program running by a young director and passionate teachers. Level of care…read morethat the kids receiving is also outstanding.

This school is not suitable for middle and high schoolers. I was under the impression they would…read moregive a separate class for my 14 year old son who is only a beginner, but they threw him in a classroom full of 5-6 year olds and making him sing NURSERY SONGS, which is incredibly humiliating. His classmates from his weekday school saw this too and mocked him. Outrageously tone-deaf system.

The teachers in this school are extraordinary. They love kids, provide very creative and friendly…read morecurriculum. IMO, this is one of the very best Korean language school in the area.

We took my niece to Sunshine Education Center. My niece is very kind and giving so at the six…read moresummer & winter camp programs she attended she got along well with most of the kids. This was the first time she ever had trouble making friends. She said the girls had their clicks and would exclude her. She did greatly enjoy her English and math teacher and I loved how he sent notes home and communicated. I felt she was doing grade level English & Math academic work. I'm not sure how much Mandarin was learned as I wasn't really updated on that except for a note.

Our daughter has thrived at Growing Tree Preschool for the past two years. The warm, nurturing…read moreenvironment and dedicated teachers have helped her grow socially and academically. We especially love the free Chinese classes--she's already reading and writing basics! The on-site extracurriculars (piano, art, dance) are a huge plus, saving us time while letting her explore new interests. Convenient, enriching, and full of heart--we highly recommend Growing Tree to any family!

I've enrolled both my daughters at this school and honestly, if I had more children, I would…read morecontinue to enroll them here. This school has an amazing staff, all of who are caring and attentive. Any parent will be able to rest easy knowing that their children will flourish and be excited to go to school. They will be in the capable hands of a great school. They've implemented a communication system that allows parents and staff to have 100% clarity into what activities their child is engaged in, as well as all the fun extra activities during the holidays. Any time I had a question, it was easy to contact their teacher or even administration and get a full answer. If I had any more questions, I could always ask them in person, they would always have time to provide all the information I was looking for. Their curriculum is vastly rich and progressive. Don't think of it as a daycare for your little ones, but rather a big first stepping stone into their educational future. Both my girls have had plenty of work during the school day, as well as homework. On top of that, they would have reading assignments and projects to complete. They definitely prepare them well for grade school, both academically and socially, with lots of knowledge and support. They also don't just drill down on the basic knowledge but they also offer extracurricular classes, such as Chinese class, piano, dance and art (some classes are extra but well worth it!). Both my girls loved attending Growing Tree. Even now, my oldest will still want to go back and visit some of her teachers there. My youngest who is still attending Kindergarten there will often think of her teacher when we go on vacation and ask to buy her a souvenir. This is a result of the kind of strong bond of any child who has been nurtured by a loving teacher. Throughout our years as parents, we've also created long-lasting friendships with the staff too. Our whole family will truly miss the wonderful staff here at Growing Tree but we will treasure the great memories that we've made with them over the years. We would definitely recommend any and all families to enroll their children here at Growing Tree!