We ABSOLUTELY LOVE this school. Our little one attended for 2 years before starting Kindergarten…read more All the staff is so sweet, kind and professional. My daughter was beyond ready for kindergarten. She learned all her letters, numbers, sight words and left so confident. The environment staff created for all the little ones was so safe and perfect for learning. Kiddos are split by age and have enough staff to care for the entire group. Every day they have crafts and activities related to the theme of what they are learning about that week. They have events for holidays and invite the families regularly (Mother's Day, Father's Day, family picnics, Christmas concerts). In the summer they follow a summer program with fun activities to keep the kids entertained and engaged. They get three meals a day and nap. They only close for a few holidays so working parents don't have to scramble to figure out where to take the kiddos. I cant say enough good things about this school. I am so grateful that we became part of this family. Rest assured that this school is going to check all your boxes when looking for daycare or to get your kiddo started on a school routine. We had come from another daycare with shorter hours, less staff and more pricey (the cost was just the cherry on top).

This review is well overdue. My son started here at 2yrs old and unfortunately last month was his…read morelast due to attending school. I am beyond grateful for each and every one of the teachers here. They all go so far and beyond for your child. Our number one worry as a parent is "are they being well taken care of?" Look no further, everyone here is phenomenal. I love how they are well communicated with the parents. They have an app where they send you day to day pictures and info on how your child is doing. In the summer they have really cool activities for the kids so even though they're in school for the summer they make it feel fun for them with water days to jumpers and so much more. My son had a speech impediment and was taking him to speech therapy the whole time he was here but I honestly feel like he excelled his expectations here. All the teachers are very caring and supportive they treat the kids as if they were their own. Ms. Cindy the director is the absolute best. I am beyond blessed and grateful I was able to find this place and for my son to be able to go for 3 1/2 years.

Ms. Maral is an amazing teacher along with her staff. She taught my oldest son who is now 11 and my…read moreyoungest daughter who is 6. Ms. Maral feels like family you can trust with your children. One of our children has a treenut and peanut allergy which made my wife and i hesitant to leave with anyone but Bright Steps Academy namely Ms Maral put us at ease. She was very diligent with what was fed and shared with students taking into mind our little ones allergy. Both my children love Ms Maral and we are thankful for having her help mold our kids. I would recommend bright steps to anyone looking for a preschool as they not only treat their students like future scholar but also as family.

I had both my kiddos attend this preschool and Ms. Maral is nothing short of exceptional. She…read moretreated my kids and I like family the entire time we were with her (a total of 3 years). Both my kiddos are now in the school district and their preparation and knowledge before starting with the district was thanks to Ms. Maral's curriculum. They were taught with care, patience, understanding and discipline. Aside from caring for the children, Ms. Maral makes extended efforts to build a community for us parents. In this scary world, it comforted my heart to know my children were in a safe place with people who cared and supported them. We miss her and I can't wait to hand her over my third baby when he's ready!

At around 9mo, we started thinking of putting our daughter in daycare. Of course, we were…read moreapprehensive because you hear so many horror stories. We viewed a few places and decided to hold off because none of them seemed like the right fit. We started looking again closer to her first birthday and found CLIC. Mrs Alexis was super responsive and offered for us to come take a tour. As soon as we stepped inside, I immediately had a sigh of relief. My daughter was playing and even felt comfortable letting Mrs Alexis hold her. She didn't rush us through the tour and answered every question we had. As soon as we left, my husband and I both looked at each other and felt this is it. When we drop her off now, it feels like leaving her with family. I know she's safe, taken care of and learning a lot! She is and has always been a contact napper. The fact that they were able to get her to sleep in a play pen on her own says a lot!

Ms. Alexis and her staff are truly wonderful. My daughter loves her days at Clic, and her progress…read moresince enrolling has been noticeable. Clic provides structured care for infants and toddlers, and they allow the children to tap into their natural exploration to help develop and reach those crucial infant/toddler milestones. Ms. Alexis is such a fantastic communicator as well with various forms of communication. She is extremely accessible and so friendly. Most importantly, the students enrolled are diverse in every sense, yet they are all welcomed with the same loving smiles. We are really grateful we were able to enroll our daughter with Clic Montessori.

I absolutely love Creative Minds Preschool! I've had two of my kids attend this school, and we have…read morehad such a wonderful experience. Both of my children have loved going to school here, which says so much about the warm and caring environment they create. The teachers are amazing and truly love what they do. They are caring, patient, attentive, and always very communicative with parents. I've always felt comfortable knowing my kids were in good hands and surrounded by teachers who genuinely care about them and their growth. I'm so grateful for all the love, support, and wonderful memories Creative Minds Preschool has given our family. I would highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a loving, welcoming, and nurturing preschool for their child!

This school is everything you could want in a school-- amazing teachers and staff, super…read moreaffordable, and an awesome classroom with everything you could want. They do stations similar to a Montessori, and have a reading/language room and a math/social studies room. The outside play area is shaded with lots of toys. My son asked if he could go every day!

I went to the this school once an upon a time, and I loved it so much that I came back 30 years…read morelater with two small children. If you want a safe and nurturing environment for your child, Hadley is the place to be. They not only prepare your child for TK/Kindergarten, but also foster creativity and social skills.

Not Only Did My first AND Second Born attend Hadley Preschool, I too was a Hadley Preschool Member…read more(Many, Many Years Ago). I can NOT say enough for How well the staff Nurtures Their Young Minds, Provides Stimulating curriculum, and the endless crafts and Activities that Hadley provides.

Absolutely the best preschool in the area--caring teachers, a warm and nurturing environment, and a…read morethoughtful Reggio-inspired approach that supports sensory needs and encourages learning through nature, animals, and child-led exploration. Our son is thriving and loves going every day! (He's been here since two and is about to graduate to kinder, but will be staying in the afterschool program.)

This school is truly a gem. My son attended for 2 years and I couldn't be more grateful for the…read moreteachers supporting his growth here. All of the teachers/ staff are warm and kind - they genuinely care for the children. I wish this school went up to elementary school bc I have yet to find quality teachers like Mulberry. Also the Reggio inspired philosophy they apply in their curriculum is amazing! If you're thinking of enrolling your child I wouldn't hesitate. Thank you Mulberry Tree you'll forever be in our hearts!

I wanted a school where my kindergartener could work at his own pace and be seen as an individual,…read morenot just a birthdate on a cutoff chart. As an August baby, he will always be one of the youngest or oldest in his grade, and we kept running into schools--both public and private--that wanted to place him in TK rather than kindergarten. Whittier Friends School gave us another option. He gets to learn and grow at the pace that is right for him, in a wholesome environment that emphasizes fairness, individual growth, and community. What has impressed me most is the people. The teachers are incredibly caring and attentive, and the parent community is genuinely involved in the life of the school. It feels like a place where families know one another and adults truly know the children they're teaching. I'm so grateful we found WFS.

Our 8 year old son always had a difficult time at the schools he was previously in…read more When my wife and toured Whittier Friends School and met the staff, we instantly felt that " this is it" feeling and we were right! The way the teachers pour their knowledge, love, and kindness into the kids is a Godsend! They have amazing field trips, creative ways of teaching, small classes for a better learning experience, and a strong encouragement of parental involvement. Our son can't wait to go to school the next day! It brings us so much joy knowing that he is excelling at such a high rate. This is his second year and he will continue to attend Whittier Friends School for as many years as he can!

Both of my kids attended Lad 'n' Lassie from infancy--they're now 12 and 6! The program has been…read moreamazing. When they started kindergarten, their teachers were so impressed with how advanced and well-mannered they were. The office and staff were always friendly, supportive, and organized great events for the kids. I highly recommend Lad 'n' Lassie to any family looking for a warm, nurturing, and educational environment.

Both of my kids have gone to this school and I have nothing but great things to say about both the…read morequality of education and the care at Lad n Lassie. I loved both their daycare program and preschool. My daughter attended for 3 years. She's currently excelling in kindergarten, thanks to her preschool education. The Pre-K program she attended with Mrs. Carmen really set her up for success, not just academically but socially as well. Mrs. Carmen was the perfect balance of fun while still teaching her to get along with others and follow rules. The small class sizes and attention to each individual student gave her a strong foundation for elementary school. She learned her colors, shapes, numbers and to read and write the alphabet. She attended year round. During the summer they offer many activities that are all held on site. She had so much fun over the summer. My one year old son currently attends daycare at Lad n Lassie. He's attended since he was 2 months old. Going to work and leaving a baby at day care can bring up such anxiety as a mom. The caretakers in the infant room are so caring and communicative. I know he is in great hands with Ms. Rosie and Ms. Cynthia. They let me know daily about his eating, sleeping and diapers via a chart they give back daily documenting his day. All of the teachers and caretakers use the app classdojo to commuicate, so I can always reach the people caring for my kids. He comes home with the cutest crafts of his hand and footprints. This school has really great programs for infants up to pre-k and I am really happy with the care and education my children received here.

Prospective families should be aware that the Executive Director does not operate in true…read morepartnership with parents. When concerns are raised, communication is handled in a dismissive manner rather than through collaboration or dialogue. Parent input is acknowledged superficially, key points are bypassed, and agreements made at the classroom level are not upheld at the executive level. After receiving an assessment that did not accurately reflect our child's abilities (completed less than two months into enrollment), we raised concerns about the lack of context, narrative, and communication. The teachers acknowledged the assessment was not an accurate reflection of her capabilities and agreed it should be updated to reflect her short acclimation period and current capabilities. However, when this was escalated to the Executive Director, those agreements were disregarded. Rather than updating the assessment as discussed, leadership insisted on singling out a child instead of correcting an administrative misstep. Requests to simply revise the original assessment with accurate context were dismissed. When we expressed concern about the long-term academic implications of having an inaccurate student record, we were dismissed. The Executive Director superficially acknowledged our concerns, and reasonable requests were met with inflexibility rather than problem-solving. A school's culture is shaped from the top. If families are leaving, leadership may want to reflect on how parent advocacy is received and addressed.

We recently transferred our 2.5-year-old from a highly regarded preschool in Playa Vista to…read moreBroadoaks, and the difference has been night and day. While there was nothing "wrong" with the previous school on paper, we never saw the kind of joy, excitement, and emotional connection to the environment that we now see every single day. Our son comes home telling us stories about his teachers and friends, and he literally doesn't want to leave when we pick him up. The teachers at Broadoaks have been so kind, nurturing, and patient with him (and he is very high energy!). It's clear they truly care about their students and create a supportive environment where kids can thrive. We are so grateful for the warmth and dedication of the Broadoaks staff--it has made our move to Whittier that much sweeter knowing our child is in such good hands.