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    First School

    First School

    4.6
    (40 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    My 4 children have attended this school over the past 10 years, from 18 months to 5 years old, and…read moreour family has had a very positive experience. The teachers and staff are caring, patient, and dedicated. They were also very helpful during potty training which helped so much. Each morning, they check children's temperatures, which gives us parents peace of mind and shows their strong focus on health and safety. The school is very well organized with daily routines, activities, holiday events, learning programs, and strong parent communication. I always appreciated the progress reports and updates, showing how involved and attentive the teachers are. The environment is always clean, welcoming, and well managed, with consistent routines, rules, and food policies. Many teachers and staff have been there for many years, which speaks highly of the school's stability and management. A special thank you to Maria in the office (20+ years) and all the wonderful teachers my children have had, including Samantha (19+ years), Karen, Yatsiri, Nicole, and Lorena. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a clean, organized, loving, and trustworthy environment.

    My daughter has been attending First School (Cathedral City) for about 18 months. It has been a…read morewonderful learning experience for her, and she is thriving socially, and in language skills. For the majority of the last year she has been assigned to Miss Arcadia's Classroom. She loves Miss Arcadia, and talks about the books and the stuffies (stuffed animals) that are in the classroom. I am particularly grateful to Miss Arcadia (and the whole staff, Miss Myra, Miss Marlene, and everyone else) because they were super helpful to me when it came to potty training. They were so helpful at maintaining consistency, despite the fact that potty training too longer than I hoped. Next year my daughter moves to another classroom, and we'll miss having Miss Arcadia.

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    Mrs. Samantha getting down to Footloose at the end of the year performance.
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    Jean Benson Child Development Center

    Jean Benson Child Development Center

    5.0
    (8 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Both of my children have attended Jean Benson and I truly cannot say enough amazing things about…read morethis school. My daughter started there when she was 3, and now my 3 year old son has been enrolled since he was 2. I have had such a wonderful experience both times. From the very beginning, the staff has been caring, attentive, and incredibly loving. As a working mom, there is nothing more important than knowing your child is safe and well taken care of during the day. I never have to worry about my son while I'm at work. That peace of mind is priceless. My son absolutely loves going to school every day. He adores his teachers and talks about them and his classmates all the time. It's so clear how much they genuinely care about the kids. He also loves the food (which says a lot!), and I appreciate that they make sure the children are well fed and happy. The environment is warm, structured, and nurturing. The teachers create a space where the kids feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn and grow. My 3 year old comes home excited to share so many new things he has learned in his classroom. (He learned the whole alphabet his first year!) Watching both of my children thrive here has meant so much to me. I am so grateful for this preschool and everything they do for the kids. I would recommend this school to any parent looking for a place where their child will be truly loved and cared for. Thank you so much to the whole crew at Jean Benson. You are appreciated more than you know.

    Jean Benson is the perfect blend of care and affordability! The teachers are amazing and very…read moreengaging, providing a wonderful, inclusive environment where my child feels safe and happy every day. I love how they focus on both play and learning in such a welcoming atmosphere. Best decision we made for both our children! (We had our 8yr old attend from age 2 1/2-5 and now our almost 4yr has been there for almost two years and loves it.)

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    Montessori School of the Valley

    Montessori School of the Valley

    4.0
    (2 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Teaching is good, Teachers are nice. But the facilities are terrible shabby and poor. No toys for…read morekids. It seems the owner has not invested any money since the school is established. Kids have nothing to play outside. Also, they keep kids outside for lunch all the time no matter the temperature is above 110 degree during summer or fierce windy days , just avoid the carpet get dirty ( California has a law, not allow schools put kids outside when temperature is above 90 degree). The carpet is more important than kids for school. The high cost tuition does not match the school facilities at all! I decided to change school after my daughter stayed there for two weeks.

    Before you consider ANY Montessori school, please do your research! Read "montessori Madness". It…read moreis not a "traditional" school. Any school can teach your child to read, write and spell by age five but Montessori school also taps into your child's cognitive learning ability. This school is of the best schools in the desert. I had two children going there. They started at age 4 and by 5 years old they were doing phonics and encouraging them to read. Their math progress came naturally which is amazing because that is what Montessori schools tap into. Teacher-child ratio is small. Discipline, etiquette, manners are also important. They have dance, gymnastics, Spanish, art and theatre available. Parents and teachers are very close. Feels like a family! I highly recommend this school. We had to move and we were unable to continue with this school. My kids still attend a Montessori school in the "big city". I currently took my children to an elite private school and their entry evaluation results were above normal school level.

    First School of the Desert Preschool-Childcare

    First School of the Desert Preschool-Childcare

    4.6
    (21 reviews)
    13.1 mi

    First School Cathedral City has been at home to all three of my children. We started attending in…read more2015 when my daughter was three years old.. here we are 13 years later and they have continued to show compassion and care supporting my two sons in their education and social growth. Ms. Mayra is amazing and had my older son Maverick in her class she is always willing and ready to go above and beyond as a true caregiver and educator. I feel safe and have peace of mind to continue my daily responsibilities knowing they are loved and cared for at first school. From our family thank you for everything

    My daughter, Akira, started attending First School the day after her 2nd birthday. Since being…read morethere she has grown and thrived; she has mastered potty training; and she is all about those letters! I'm very glad they use a classroom model (unlike in-home daycares) so kids can treat "daycare" like "school:. Akira even got enrolled in their optional gymnastics program! It's been a great place to see her grow. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff. Frankly, the staff is the reason I chose First School over the other daycares I considered. My first staff interaction was with Ms. Vanessa - who manages the front desk and enrollment. Ms Vanessa is the one who gave me the tour and introduced me to the teachers who would be working with my daughter. She spent about 20 mins one-on-one with me before I even committed to sending my child to this school. It was a great introduction! All the teachers are wonderful. Ms Jenn, Ms Trina, Ms. Marlene, Ms. Myra - just to name a few. They are calm, kind, and gentle. And - unlike her last school - they don't have a ton of turn over with a new teacher every 2 months. First School has a built a real community and I'm so glad my daughter gets to be a part of it.

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    First Day of School!
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    Easter Hunt 2018
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    Christmas Performance 2017

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