My previous review was for Cypress Learning Tree, now called Cypress Early Explorers. As a parent who fell in love with the "old school/traditional" feel, I was pretty nervous about the construction and changes that would be taking place. I was blown away by how fast and smooth the transition was and the new classrooms are beautiful! Not only did the school get a facelift, but they also updated everything including utilizing easy to use technology to sign in and out, message faculty and staff and receive photos throughout the day. There have been a few new people but they fit right in and also truly care about each child. I now have my two oldest boys attending school together and couldn't be happier. I tell people that they are blossoming and that is an understatement. Cypress Early Explorers was pivotal in potty training for both of them and were so helpful throughout the process. My boys have not only learned a ton so far but they are confident, are practicing great manners, are making friends and literally don't want to come home. The expense is worth it. I know my boys are safe, growing, happy and loved. That makes me feel so much better (mom guilt is real). If you're looking for part time or full time preschool for your child, check them out!! read more

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This school was horrible . My son went here for 2 years and was bullied by the children and the teachers did nothing to stop it I am so disappointed and would NOT recommend read more

Our son has been attending Cypress Early Explorers (formerly Cypress Learning Tree) for a year now and we're so grateful for the entire staff. Everyone is very welcoming and attentive to all the children. Our son has a couple food-related allergies (peanut and dairy) and they do their best to accommodate. Over the past few months, they have renovated the classrooms and made some improvements to the large play yard. There is also a centralized app (Brightwheel) where parents receive important updates, make payments, receive photo updates, and check-in/out their child/children and I have not run into any issues so far. Parking can be a bit busy on random occasions but they have enforced a new rule that prevents cars from blocking the main driveway and there's plenty of street parking if the actual spots are taken. We're lucky enough to walk to CEEP on occasion but when we do drive, there's almost always parking available for a quick pick up or drop off. Lastly, the curriculum and schedules are very well-balanced and our son always comes home sharing exciting updates about what he learned, what he saw, and/or what kinds of arts and crafts he worked on. I could keep going but I'll end this review by highlighting the excellent operation here and how happy my child (and my wife and I) feel about Cypress Early Explorers Preschool. read more

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If you want to know the truth about this school, read this review. The school gave discounts to parents who gave 5 star reviews of the school to boost their ratings. The first impression of the school is great - i liked the playground and the fact it was open, all the extracurriculars, and the Director Miss Mandy seemed nice and that she knew/cared for the kids. However, if your child is in any way a little more challenging in their behavior, then this is not the school to bring your child. Miss Mandy and the teachers are not equipped or trained to navigate certain behaviors. I can tell you that the transition to TK teachers from the teachers at this preschool you can see the gap in maturity and experience in handling more tricky situations. The school has an "incident report" system to let parents know if there was an incident, accident or behavior matter that they need to let the parents know about. At first it seemed harmless, but it became clear it was a way to justify kicking a kid out of their school or to simply CYA. It was handed to parents daily and to be signed. No one could really give me a honest answer of the purpose. My issue with the incident reports (especially when they were behavioral) was that they were often lacking detail so it became impossible to address the behaviors meaningfully because we were never given adequate and contextual feedback. It usually led to more questions or worries.  For example, one report we were told my child was hit while riding a bike after someone didn't like him saying "Go Away". We were told my son instigated the situation because he kept repeatedly said "Go Away" and that is why the other kid hit him. But my question was, "Was the other child trying to take the bike away from my child? Was my child simply speaking up for himself? Was my child hogging the bike and having a hard time sharing?" There was no conversation with both kids about dealing with disappointment, communicating in a polite way, or about sharing. Instead, I was given a behavioral incident report telling me my child instigated a situation (even though he was the one who got hit). This is just an example of how situations were dealt with at this school - a simple write up with no corrective behavior methods appropriate for a toddler. Often I was told that if my child hit or got handsy with someone, then Miss Mandy's solution was for my child to put his hands in his pocket for a certain amount of time. What does this solve? I personally witnessed Miss Mandy spank my child right in front of me. My biggest disappointment is that the school and staff (especially Miss Mandy), failed my child. They denied it, but they marked my child as a "bad kid" so any incident was likely his fault, vs really trying to understand the root cause, overlooking anything positive. They never gave any positive feedback (only negative reports), and my fear was that my child could develop self esteem issues (Think about bosses you love- praises and celebrates you vs ones that put you down for every little thing?). They never bothered to truly get to know my child. They had already cast him aside. Additionally, my child was never going to learn how to navigate social situations at this school because they are not trained or experienced to correct behavior or understand that most of what was happening was simply developmental behaviors of a toddler. If they truly understood child development, they would have taken a different approach. Hope this helps any parent considering this school. If your child has no typical toddler behaviors, this might be the school for you. If your child has any typical toddler behaviors, this isn't the school for you and I would strongly recommend to look elsewhere where they can get the support they need from more experienced staff. read more

The best preschool! Ms. Mandy runs an amazing school. Our daughter finished preschool 2 years ago and now our son attends. The teachers are all super caring and aware of your individual child's needs. We highly recommend checking it out! read more

My daughter has been at CEEP for a few months now. Like most parents, I was very nervous about putting her in childcare. That feeling quickly diminished when I saw how much my daughter enjoyed attending. Not only are the teachers great, nurturing, and caring, but they provide parent feedback and encourage parent involvement with various activities for the holidays. They use an app called Brightwheel and they sent any communications and videos through the app, making it very easy to keep up to date and in contact. My husband and I are already planning on putting our baby in CEEP once she turns two. I'm really grateful to have found a preschool that provides structure while seamlessly providing a safe and happy environment while we work. read more

After searching for months for the perfect preschool for my son, we found CEEP! From the moment we stepped foot in CEEP, I knew this was our preschool. My son has a speech delay and struggled in the beginning, but like Miss Mandy told me, he'll adjust! he adjusted so well and now loves coming to school! He loves school so much, on the weekend I have to drive to school to show him that it's closed because he cries to go to school. read more

CEEP has been a great pre school for both my kids. My son who is now 8 had the teacher Mrs Liza and now she is teaching my daughter. She has been learning so much so she could be ready for kindergarten. All staff are wonderful, nice and sweet. My daughter loves going to school everyday. I feel at peace that she is in great hands. read more

We have been at CEEP since September of 23 and we couldn't be happier with this school. From the staff to the curriculum to the extra curricular activities CEEP goes above and beyond. Our daughter has learned so many new skills and can't wait to come hone and share the letters she learned or all the colors in Spanish. The teachers are top notch and truly care about the "whole" student. Ms Mandy the director treats each student as her own. I will always reccomend this preschool and we know when our daughter starts Kinder next year she will be prepared both academically and emotionally. Also the winter and spring recitals can't be beat! read more

My son has been going to this school for almost three years and I can say this was the best decision we have made for him. We are so grateful that my son was able to spend his toddler time there. When my son was 18 months, we visited this school for a tour and we immediately put our name in the wait list. At that time the list was very long. But fortunately during the pandemic, we were able to have my son start this school. He wasn't so happy with his previous daycare so I could see the huge difference. He was happy from Day 1! He started toddler's class (2 years old), went through the smooth toilet training, learned how to socialize with his friends, and now in Pre-K class getting ready for the kindergarten. He now can read and write alphabet, count numbers, communicate well with friends and teachers. He even enjoys his weekly homework! Thanks to all the amazing teachers here, he feels safe and comfortable in the school environment. All teachers listen to students patiently and treat them equally. This is a great place for kids to grow, not just academically but also socially as a good person. I am sure this experience will be a big part of his foundation. I am so grateful. We will cherish all the memories we made here. read more

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CEEP, through the loving leadership of Ms. Mandy, has been a wonderful place for our son to grow and thrive over the past 14 months. From the moment we arrived, we could feel the love that every teacher has for their students along with the careful balance of care, warmth, creativity, and boundaries that are so important for kids of this age. I drop off my kid every day knowing that he will be cared for, pushed to imagine, encouraged to love learning, provided with novel experiences like caring for the garden or learning Mandarin. I highly recommend it to any parent! read more

My 2.5 year old has only been going here for about a month, but I can already say this school is a million times better than my daughter's previous daycare down the street. We toured many schools in the area and decided this one aligns with our values. Ms. Mandy and Ms. Eliana are amazing, but really every single staff member I have encountered is super sweet and helpful. The staff know the students and is aware of what is going on. They use Brightwheel(App) for check-in/out, payments, and communications so it is all in one place which is nice and convenient. It is hard leaving your child in someone else's care for the day, but it is a great feeling when you trust the care and staff. Thank you! read more

My wife and I toured quite a few preschools in Cypress, Los Alamitos and Buena Park. We decided to send our son to Cypress Early Explorers and we couldn't be happier with our decision! The teachers and staff are wonderful. They really understand that starting school is a huge adjustment for children as well as parents. Its hard leaving your child under the care of someone you dont really know. They use the BrightWheel app to keep us updated on how he is doing as well for payments, checking him in and out...its nice to have it all in one place. If you are on the search for a preschool, give them a call and schedule a tour! read more

My son has been going to Cypress Early Explorers for almost 3 weeks now and while it has taken some adjusting, he is enjoying his time here. The entire staff is friendly and helpful. Ms. Mandy is supportive and understanding of all the emotions involved when thrusting your child into a new environment. My son has been more talkative, engaging and happy since attending Cypress Early Explorers. The biggest challenge for us has been having to pack lunches as it is not provided by the school but we are working on getting more creative with meal planning. CEEP is a great foundation to Pre-K and I am grateful to everyone that has and will play a pivotal role in my son's early education/development. read more

I highly recommend sending your children here! My son was at a different preschool located in Anaheim and that place sucks compared to here. I have no regrets! I've noticed my son has developed so much in just a few short months since switching. His communication has become clearer and he is talking so much more. The director Ms. Mandy is wonderful & so is all the staff! I love how convenient the brightwheel app is too. Makes it easy to communicate and check on your little one. read more

I am deeply saddened by the fact that today is our daughter's last day at this school. It's been such a positive experience for our family, I hate to see it end. The director and all the teachers have been so kind and supportive of our little girl. I'm afraid she won't have such nice people to help her when she goes to a public kindergarten next week. Despite our daughter having ASD and speech delay, the teachers tried their best to work with her. Ms. Mandy, the director, even allowed us to bring in our own therapists to help our daughter at the school. Our daughter made great progress due to all the love and support she received from this school. Even her classmates were very helpful. When the teachers couldn't get our daughter to use the school toilet, they decided to have one of her classmates help her. After that she had no problem using the toilet. The school itself is well organized, clean, and has a vibrant burst of energy. Even on a rainy day it still felt like there was sunshine hovering over the school. From outside the school looks pretty small, but it's actually quite big inside. It has a large outside play area with different playgrounds for different age groups. There's plenty of outside playtime so kids are getting enough physical activity. One cool thing about this school is they allow parents to bring in jumpers for their kid's birthday, and allow all kids to enjoy it. There's a keypad on the front door, which leads to the front office where Ms. Mandy sits. There's another door to get to the main school area. The door handles are installed high so the kids can't open them on their own. I haven't seen this done at other preschools. Security-wise, there are several areas people have to walk through to get to where the kids are, so someone will recognize if there's a stranger lurking in the school. Ms. Mandy and teachers know all the kids and their parents. Unlike our daughter's last preschool, this place has kid size toilets and sinks. There's also a daily cleaning crew that comes in around 4 p.m. to clean all the classrooms. None of the classrooms ever smelled like poop or urine as a result. I'm so thankful for this because the last school always smelled like urine. Only negative thing is there's no paid lunch program. There used to be one that was provided through the school district, but it was canceled when the district decided to double the price. Pizza Friday is still an option for $2.50. I truly believe that a school takes on the personality of the director or principal. Everything filters down from the top. I believe Ms. Mandy has genuine love for the kids at her school as it's reflected in all the teachers and staff. Even the school building and play area have a warm and inviting feel. She also seems like an efficient business person because the school runs smoothly with no indication of financial problems. We were never asked to donate additional funds or participate in fundraising events. Our daughter doesn't talk much but she always mentioned all her teachers' names when she got home. She didn't do that at her previous school. We know she will miss this school and all the teachers who worked with her. We plan to enroll our son here in two years, when he turns three. So I guess it's not a complete goodbye. read more

Our son has a few special needs and we have always felt welcomed and he loves this school. From the first time we toured this school we felt the difference and he loves coming to school every day. We even tried to put him into a regular TK class but decided it was better to bring him here where the class size was smaller and he was happiest. thank you for taking great care of our boy. read more

By far one of the best daycares I have taken my daughter to. The communication between staff to the parents is amazing. They are well organized and the staff is super friendly and you can tell that they truly care about the children they're taking care of I had to move out of state and had to withdraw from the school, but I wish every daycare was like this one because a good daycare is hard to find. read more

The yelp reviews here were really good, so it was my first choice when I moved back into the area. Ms Mandy is very easy to talk to and I have no worries about coming to her regarding an issue or a question. When I did the walkthrough with her she told me that they use "the good parts of Montessouri" for their classroom. Ms Kaitlyn is personable and exudes warmth and magic and is my daughter's favorite. The kids always look like they are having a blast. The teachers all say hi to my daughter and welcome her warmly. The school focuses on being multicultural and inclusive and I value that highly. Their play yard is amazing with lots of grass and a couple large trees, pretend cars, tricycles, a garden, a large sandpit and a play set. read more

There are not enough words to describe the amount of gratitude and love I have for Miss Mandy and her staff! My son comes home happy and excited about all the things he has learned at school. He has made new friends and always gets greeted when he arrives with smiles and hugs. He is so loved here, and I am never worried leaving him here. I know my son is taken care of, and I know that they all genuinely care for him. I love all the gifts and crafts he comes home with, and love hearing about his day with Miss Donna and friends. She always waves goodbye to him and reports how his day went. My son will be leaving the school soon due to our move, and I'm deeply saddened by this. I will miss each and every staff member. I would highly recommend this school for anybody that is looking for a loving and healthy environment. read more

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the teachers have very little patience with the children. they yell at them very loud. if you have a child that soils themselves on accident, they don't tend to check. read more

Exceptional preschool experience! From the nurturing environment to the engaging activities, they are tailored for little learners. The caring staff fosters creativity, curiosity, and confidence in each child, making it a delightful place for early education. Highly recommend. read more

Looking at schools for your child can be stressful and overwhelming, but Mandy and all the teachers here are so welcoming and it made our decision to put our son here easy! He is so happy to be at this school and loves going every day! read more

I toured over 10 preschools for my 2 year old son to go to and this Preschool and staff blew all of the other schools out of the water. It was recently remodeled and all the classrooms are perfect and age-appropriate for the children. Ms. Mandy, the director, was so friendly, and took the time to answer all of my questions, and make me feel reassured. My son is in Miss Missi's room and she has been nothing but supportive and helpful for this transition for our family. Thank you so much for making this experience a Great one for me and my son. He wakes up asking to go to school! read more

You will not regret sending your child here. All the teachers and the director are caring, friendly and loving. My son went there for pre-k last year and till this day he ask to go back to Ms. Liza. He absolutely loves her and loves the school. This was the type of environment we wanted my son to experience for his first school setting and I am so happy we found CLTP. read more

Our daughter has been attending Cypress Early Explorers Preschool for three months and she really enjoys going to school. On a typical day our daughter is excited about going to school and will ask to go to school when she wakes up. She's had two great teachers so far, Ms. Lisa and Ms. Gloria. She can now spell her name as well as September and she knows her days of the week in the short time she's been attending. Our overall experience has been fantastic with Ms. Mandy, she's very organized and treats every kid like they were her own. We're confident Cypress Early Explorers Preschool is the best preschool option for us. read more

We brought our daughter to this school after her previous daycare was suddenly closed, and this school is beyond amazing! The value and quality for the low price they offer is astonishing! All of the teachers and staff are friendly, and the director Miss Mandy is a true gem! She's so nice and patient (and funny too!). I highly recommend this preschool. read more

Love everything about this school from the staff to their set up and curriculum! This is home away from home we are truly gratefully and would highly recommend! read more

I like the school, it's clean with a big outdoor area for kids, my daughter becomes so helpful and affect her in a good way, staff are so friendly and nice, they do some activities from Montessori too, i only wish that they have a group or facebook page that shares pictures of activities that students do together but overall my daughter is so happy to go there. read more

I toured a few preschools before I decided to enroll my son here. From the beginning, Miss Mandy was so welcoming and loving. The program is the perfect mix of curriculum and outdoor play time. My son started January 2023, right when the new owners took over. Since then, the entire school has had some major updates! New floors, desks, equipment, fresh paint. It looks brand new. They also use the Brightwheels app to check in, pay bills, messaging and photos! My son loves coming to school here. The teachers and staff are wonderful. I highly recommend this preschool. read more

I started with my two kids in 2016. We love everything about the school. Teachers, curriculum, activities, cleanliness. The best part is outdoor activities which are missing these days. I am really happy with my choice and would recommend to anyone. read more

After researching and visiting a few other preschools, my husband and I decided to enroll our 2.5 year old son at Cypress Learning Tree. We are so pleased we did and can not say enough how thankful we are for their presence in our son's life. My son has had some emotional mornings but the teachers (especially Ms. Bonnie) are always so comforting and nurturing. His teacher, Ms. Missi is amazing. You have to have something special when dealing with that many 2 year olds. I can barely handle my one. She was even the one who told us our son was ready to be potty trained and set us up with a plan of attack. We can't thank her enough for that. Our son is at preschool for 10+ hours a day and it has been such a huge relief/blessing for us to know that our son is in very capable and caring hands. Ms. Mandy, the director is personable, organized and interacts with the kiddies. My husband and I immediately noticed during our initial tour that she knew all the names of the kids. Tuition is affordable and competitive with the nearby preschools. Although the tuition does not include lunch, you can order through the Cypress School District for a reasonable price. The tuition includes breakfast and an afternoon snack which is especially appreciated during those rushed mornings where we don't have time to feed our son breakfast or when he is just not ready to eat as soon as he wakes up. The school is clean and is well equipped. They have a variety of outdoor play equipment and toys. All the staff we've encountered are awesome. Super engaging with the children. My son loves Ms. O and Ms. Gloria. We've had the pleasure to witness our son's growth since he has attended Cypress Learning Tree (4 months). Our son was very verbal before but we've noticed his speech to be clearer and he is able to speak in complete sentences and ask questions beyond the normal why. Love that they have monthly themes and activities/crafts as well as the special events they coordinate such as a Halloween parade, Thanksgiving feast, and even a Santa's Workshop which was held on a Saturday. As you can see from our review, we are extremely pleased with Cypress Learning Tree and would definitely recommend them to all our family and friends. read more

Great teachers, great setting, great great great..... We have had our Son here for a couple of years and cant say enough good things about Cypress Learning Tree. The pricing is very reasonable, the staff is amazing, the activities they do are both fun and educational, and the overall feel and energy of the school is top notch! Highly recommend! read more

Overall I am very pleased with Cypress Learning Tree. My daughter was attending a different preschool during the 2013-14 School Year, when it was suddenly shut down by the state a week before school was supposed to start. Parents were scrambling to find a new preschool for their kids. My husband and I split up so that we could check out more schools in the limited time we had (we had less than 2 days, bc we were leaving town for a staycation). Between the 2 of us, I think we checked out like 8 or 9 schools. Ironically, we almost didn't check out CLT, despite it being in walking distance from us. My husband wasn't crazy about the neighborhood or location. I told him we should at least look- we might be surprised... And we were! The play area/ courtyard was absolutely charming, and they had decent suncover over the 2 large sandboxes and playground areas in the main/front courtyard. (I was shocked at how many playgrounds at other preschools had little to no protection from the sun...a detail that became a top factor as I was checking out schools on a VERY hot sunny August afternoon!) I was also assured that this was a LEARNING facility and not just daycare. While I can't speak for the younger classes in the first building, I can say I have been very pleased with my daughter's progress in the 4th classroom ("Dinosaurs") with Miss Miriam. My daughter has homework packets each week, usually 4-6 pages. The contents vary to cover different skills: numbers, letters, handwriting, sight words, counting/ math, patterns,cutting, and coloring. The teacher also places their class work projects each week in a hanging folder for us to pick up. read more

Five stars to the preschool director, Miss Mandy and to the awesome campus she is running. She was wonderful and gracious in every way and I can't thank her enough for being so accommodating to me and and my family. Due to personal matters, I didn't get to enroll my children here but if I could it would be because of Miss Mandy. read more

This review is sooooo overdue.... I LOVE these women here!!! There's not a better daycare/school you can take your child to. I'm so blessed to have my child here... Thank you so much CLT!!! XOXO read more

From the moment I met Miss Mandy when I walked in for a tour and I knew right away it was the place for my son. This school is so well organized and these teachers are absolutely fabulous and so loving. From the moment I dropped off my son for the first day I knew he was in good hands. I'm extremely grateful for this school and the staff that works so well with my son and all the other kids. read more

I love this preschool and can't say enough good things about it. The teachers really care about the kids which is a great feeling on the rough drop off days. I say this because my older son attends a before and after daycare center at his local school, and those teachers are not nearly as concerned with comforting an upset child. I wish they were as caring as the ladies at CLT. CLT also allows parents to have a jumper at the school on their bday which all the kids get to enjoy & they have monthly bike days where kids bring their own bikes, how awesome is that? Plus weekly water play days and plenty of shade in large grassy play yard during summer (not a concrete jungle!). Pricing is competitive and location near Lincoln Ave, which can be off-putting to some, is basically a non-issue once inside. Even the nightly clean up crew is super friendly and they do a phenomenal job of keeping the place tidy. Highly recommend! read more

There is something to be said about being old school! This preschool is a total throw back to my childhood. A lot of free play, imagination, story book time, naps, friends and mostly fun. My son joined preschool here at 2.5 years. Prior to that he was only with grandparents. He did cry for 1.5 weeks but after that he was fine. Some days he didn't even want to go home. The teachers here are incredibly kind, gentle and genuinely caring. I was extremely worried about his transition to care outside of his grandparents and they did everything they could to keep him calm and feel secure. I always stayed a little behind after drop off and peaked. The teachers held his hand, let him sit on their lap...just everything I would do to comfort him too. I'm so happy we got accepted from their wait list. Miss Mandy, Miss O and Missi are incredible caregivers! read more

My oldest son who is now 8 years old attended Cypress Learning Tree, now his brother currently goes to CLT. They both love their preschool. The place opens from 6:30am to 6pm. They serve breakfast at 8am and snacks in the afternoon. They have fun indoor and outdoor activities for the kids. Finding this place is a blessing for me because when I leave my kids there, I know they are in good hands. I'm truly grateful that we found CLT! The teachers are great at their jobs. The staff are very accommodating and very efficient. Great environment! If you are looking for a preschool for you child, this school is the place to be. You should stop by and visit the school so you can witness it on your own. read more