We love this school! DBCP has been such a great fit for our kids. Ms. Mitzie and Ms. Ashley are so attentive, caring, and welcoming -- our kids genuinely light up talking about them. They really take the time to work with each child, celebrating every little milestone along the way. One of our favorite things is the outdoor playground -- swings, slides, a sand pit, and more! It's honestly hard to find a daycare with that much outdoor space these days, so it's such a nice bonus. If you're looking for a place that feels safe, warm, and genuinely invested in your child's growth, I can't recommend DBCP enough! read more

Both of my children attended this school and I have nothing but amazing things to say about the school as well as the teachers. Ms Mitzie, the director and head teacher is like no other. You can tell she truly cares about her kids. She is loved by students and parents! We had the pleasure of having Ms Pamela as our teacher as well. Even though she is no longer there her and Ms Mitzie are still a part of our lives forever because of the bonds we made while my children were there. During my daughters last year Ms Pamela unfortunately retired and that's where Ms Ashley came in. She is the best! She's caring, sweet, funny! The kids love her! And did I mention her kids also attended DBCP! There's nothing like being able to be in the class with your children where play is the center of everything. My children THRIVED! They were beyond ready for kindergarten. read more

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DBCP has been an amazing experience for my family and my son. He started mid year with a speech delay and I noticed immense growth immediately. My son flourished at this school and was always so excited to go. Having parents attend and lead activities was reassuring for me and made me even more comfortable. Loved being able to participate and see what my son and other children were doing and learning. Highly recommend DBCP to any parent who would love to see their child succeed and set up for the best path of playing and learning. read more

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Our son will be starting his third year at this preschool this fall, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. He started at 2 1/2 years old, attending just twice a week, with only a few words and a lot of separation anxiety after being cared for only by family. By the end of his first year, he loved going to school, was talking nonstop, had learned numbers, days of the week, months, and had developed friendships while learning how to play and care for others. This past year brought even more incredible growth. He went from not recognizing letters to knowing every letter and its sounds, writing his name and the alphabet in both uppercase and lowercase, and he's even beginning to read! His social and emotional growth has been just as impressive, and we've watched his confidence flourish. Although he was eligible to start TK this fall, my husband and I chose another year here because the small class sizes, play-based learning, and amazing friendships are invaluable. One of the things we love most is that this is a co-op preschool. Being actively involved in the classroom has allowed me to see firsthand what he's learning, how he's interacting with classmates, and has given our family a wonderful sense of community with other parents. We are so grateful to Ms. Mitzie and Ms. Ashley for the love, patience, and dedication they've poured into our son during these important early years. They have truly helped shape his confidence and love of learning. We can't wait to see all the growth this coming year brings. We highly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a nurturing, engaging, and exceptional start to their child's education! read more

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Wonderful preschool with caring teachers and a strong sense of community. I loved being involved in my child's early learning and getting to know other families. We're so grateful for the wonderful memories and friendships! read more

DBCP has provided our child with an amazing learning experience that focuses on social development, as well as kindergarten readiness. Ms. Mitzie and Ms. Ashley are extraordinary teachers that truly care about the children's learning experience. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate and taught in a way that is fun and encouraging. The parent community is very supportive and only adds to the DBCP experience. Highly recommend! read more

Diamond Bar Community Preschool is a GEM of a school. Our three children, each with distinct personalities and needs, attended this wonderful school. The teachers are incredibly attentive and get to know each child as an individual. They take the time to evaluate, teach and care for each child with commitment and care. Also, being a cooperative style school, the parents can be highly involved on the many aspects involved in the children's education and school. This allows parents to build strong community ties and long lasting friendships. Thank you DBCP! read more

We started coming to DBCP right out of Covid. This was the first place my son had interaction with other kids and although he was scared, the teachers and other parents made him feel comfortable and he grew to love it here and make friends. I loved how family involved the school is; I experienced great memories being involved with the school from working a school day to all the events and field trips with them and other families. When we moved my son went to Tk somewhere else and I noticed he was already advanced from learning what he did at DBCP. Being all the way out in Ontario, I checked out other preschools for my 3 year old but none of them compared. It is so worth the drive. She loves it here and my youngest is excited to come here with her sister too. Also the teachers are absolutely amazing!. Miss Mitzie is so understanding and has helped us out a lot during our time and so appreciative of her. Thank you DBCP for all the great memories I got to make here with my children. I am excited to make new ones with my last. read more

My son attended for 2 years . This is a safe and fun learning environment. I wish they had an elementary school like this. If you have a very intelligent and introverted child he will bloom here because the teachers are so knowledgeable. read more

I have been taking my kid here for pre-school since January of 2022, and I have to say Ms Mitzie and Ms Pamela provide quality teaching. I was skeptical at first but after the first couple of months I noticed my daughter was more social and speaking better. I will leave this review as a highly recommended place of business for day school/ pre school needs. The staff has been nothing but accommodating, professional, and honest. They are also very organized when it comes to events. My favorite was the Father's Day event, where all dads were invited for coffee, donuts, and a fun day with our kids. They deserve more than the rating system on yelp. read more

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I absolutely love this preschool! We moved from Arcadia to San Dimas early this year and I have pretty high standards. I toured so many schools and fell in love with this one. It's not a typical co-op, they really work on all aspects of growth. They do small groups and rotate rooms so they get exposure to sensory, crafts, and some fun games.. My son has grown so much here. The teachers here are so amazing, and work so well with all the children. I have also enjoyed the parents, and the community around the school. There has been times when I haven't been able to volunteer, and the families jump right in to help. I know my son will be ready for kindergarten after attending this school. read more

I found this school on yelp and it was in our neighborhood. We wanted a place for our almost 3 year old to become comfortable playing with other children and in a school environment after being home for so long during the peak of COVID. We had the opportunity to come in the morning one day to meet Ms Mitzie and tour the school with our daughter - she cried because she didn't want to leave. We just finished our first year there and we truly had a great experience. Our daughter loves the teachers Ms Mitzie and Ms Pamela. I've seen my daughter grow so much and learn to follow the routine they have there. She looks forward to the arts and crafts and enjoys all the songs they sing together. I appreciate the opportunity to volunteer there and like how hands on the parents are- it gives me a chance to be more involved and Knowledgeable about my daughters school day when we talk about it at home. The best place to introduce and prep your child in establishing a solid foundation for school. read more

My son went to school here last year and we loved it and the teachers are caring and professional. Classroom sizes are perfect. Every child was able to get direct 1 on 1 attention. The best part about this school is that parents are able to be a helper which allows us to see our child learning, playing and making new friends. We made such great memories and life long friends from this school. This school was highly recommended to us and now we know why. We are so grateful we found this little gem! read more

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This is an amazing parent participation school. I highly encourage other families to look into sending their kids here as it's a great community of families and staff. There is so much for your child to learn from both Ms Mitzie and Ms Pamela. Our child has done nothing but talk about his positive experiences here and begs to go back! We have sent him here one year now and will be sending him back again in the fall. His siblings were able to utilize the nursery while dad volunteered and the activities provided were so much fun to prepare for! We cannot fathom another school program more dedicated to our child's development as this was. Thank you for everything you've done for our little family and can't wait to send our other son as well! read more

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Diamond bar community preschool has been the best place for our daughter. She started after the school year began last year and Miss Mitzie and Miss Pam quickly helped her learn to adjust to the environment. One great thing about this preschool is the co-op model which allows parents and family to get involved with their kids' day to day at the school, as well as form a community with the other parents. My daughter constantly talks about her schoolmates and all the fun activities they engaged in. We look forward to the next school year and eventually enrolling our son in the school. read more

Covid started when my son was 2 1/2 and we were quarantined for a year with my son having little to no interaction with kids. At 3 1/2 we decided that he needed to start preschool due to delay in speech. We sent him to another well known preschool next to our house where we had the worst experience with the teachers and director. We lost all hope of him adjusting to preschool until we met Ms. Mitzie, Ms. Pamela and the parents of Diamond Bar Community preschool. They helped my son adjust to the new environment and his speech improved exponentially in a couple of months. If you want your child to be babied and catered to this might not be for your child but if you want to prepare them for TK or Kindergarten this is a great place! It's a great safe environment for kids to be social and to learn rules, structure and independence while still getting the close attention and affection they need from teachers and parents. Please understand the level and years of experience Ms. Mitzie and Ms. Pamela has is incomparable to a typical preschool teacher. My son was safe, happy and well taken care under the care of Ms. Mitzie, Ms. Pamela and the parents of Diamond Bar Community Preschool and we are truly grateful. We definitely will be sending our second son when he becomes of age. read more

Diamond Bar Community PreSchool is such an amazing school and environment! My son has attended a little less than a year at this program, unfortunately due to our family traveling and schedule we will be postponing his enrollment into a program until next year, however his time at DBCP was really great. It's also great for parents who love to be hands on in their children's learning environment to be present and volunteer/be in contribution! Thank you Mrs.Mitzie and Kat for being so amazing with the kids and with Easton during his time with you all. We are grateful for the experience! read more

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My wife and I had been looking for preschools around the Diamond Bar area for a while and decided to tour DBCP. After the first tour, we knew this was the preschool for our kids. We were worried our daughter was going to have a rough transition, but both Ms. Mitzie and Ms. Pamela made her feel so comfortable and loved! She finished the school year and brought her back for summer school with her younger brother and they both enjoyed their time! Love this school and so thankful for our DBCP community. read more

We all LOVED this preschool. As parents, we were able to volunteer on "working parent days" to see her during the school as well as help all her classmates. It was awesome to see everyone grow over the school year. The head teachers are extremely experienced and fantastic with the kids. We (mainly me the parent) will miss the lovely songs they would sing throughout the day. All the other parent volunteers are as devoted to helping our kids learn, have fun together, and grow. The parent-participation does takes time, but the camaraderie with the other parents and head teachers is priceless! Also the playground is HUGE and has great views. The school is also not too close to freeways, like many other preschools. read more

My daughter is finishing up her first year at DBCP and she has truly enjoyed the whole experience. She loves her teachers, the learning activities & the time spent with all the friends she has made. The teachers provide a nurturing environment for the little kiddos to thrive. This is a co-op which means parent participation is essential and we have enjoyed getting to know all the families through the work days, events, and field trips. By helping out at DBCP regularly, we have been able to know first-hand what our little girl is learning and how she interacts with others. The teachers are also great at differentiating instruction for all the learning levels. We've had several friends who have also been part of DBCP and they have fond memories of their experiences here. If you are interested, schedule a tour so you can see whether this wonderful & unique learning environment would be beneficial for your child & family. read more

We're so happy that we found this preschool. Our first son attitude towards school was negative before he attended school. Whenever we mention about school he would always say no. However, after his first day, we can see how he completely changed his mind. He couldn't wait to go back to school. He would always ask "do I get to go school tomorrow?" As parents, we couldn't be any happier, as this is his first experience with school. We could tell that Ms. Mitzie and Ms. Pamela really put their heart into what they do at this preschool. We would definitely recommended Diamond Bar Community Preschool to anyone who wanted to send their little precious son/daughter to school. read more

I like the teachers in this preschool, Ms.Mitzie and Ms. Pamela both follow an organized plan from day to day and keeps to a structured curriculum, they also have organized system to communicating with parents every month through zoom meetings, they keep the space neat and tidy, everyone including parents knows what to expect at all times..... read more

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We are definitely not returning to this preschool. Although people have given positive reviews, I know of a number of parents who are not happy with the DBCP, but will not give a negative review, simply because of the small community at the preschool. Everyone knows everyone, even if they aren't personal friends. What's different about a co-op preschool is parents do everything. It's not a problem, except there are cliques, and not the greatest leadership from the teachers. Mrs. Pamela is very unprofessional, and I'm not sure Ms.Mitzie totally understands the dynamic of the school. I was always friendly to everyone, and it is something else, when you see a parent being mean to another person's child, simply because that parent is not friends with another child's parent, or simply because Ms.Mitzie and Mrs.Pamela are not around, to supervise. Not cool. By the end of the school year, there weren't any parents signing up to work in Mrs.Pamela's classroom. So I did. I wanted to see exactly what she was doing and how she interacted with everyone, including my child. I didn't see any teaching that's for sure. Every single time I worked in Pamela's class, she would yell at me (and other parents) in front of students, or other parents. She is very controlling, and does not like it if you so much as move a pencil in her classroom. I finally had enough, and told her the reason why I would not come back to this preschool is her. I also observed Mrs.Pamela on numerous occasions, yelling at a special needs boy. I talked to Ms. Mitzie about it...but it seems that running the business seems to take precedent over getting rid of or talking to Mrs.Pamela...who seems to not enjoy being a "teacher" at DBCP. When I talked to another parent about Mrs.Pamela, the parent said I shouldn't say anything to anyone, because I'd make life really bad for my child. I did however, talk with Ms.Mitzie. Ms.Mitzie and the parent President, explained, they did not know why Mrs.Pamela picked on me so much. However, I know from my personal observations, it wasn't just me Mrs.Pamela picked on. It was other parents, and some students. I also do not like that the parents do all the teaching. I have never seen Ms. Mitzie and Mrs. Pamela teach. I've seen them facilitate circle time, and give assessments, but that is all. I don't know where they are when it's teaching time, and parents are teaching. This was every day, the entire school year. You don't know where they are during rotations from class to class. They aren't outside, they aren't in the class...where are they? Over all, I would not recommend this preschool to any friends. It is inexpensive, and yes, you get to come in and see your child in preschool, but I'd rather pay more for a preschool, who has real teachers who truly ENJOY teaching, and have a passion for doing what's best for the children. P.S. If you see another person discounting my review of DBCP, or another person's review of this school on another website, you will get a real feel for the clique dynamic. I may be the only one brave enough to give an honest review...but I know I speak up for many. If you go to DBCP......ask them the hard questions 1) Where are the teachers while the PARENTS teach? 2) How do you interact with Special Needs children? Are you trained to properly meet the needs of Special Needs children? 3) What is being done about Mrs.Pamela being unprofessional in the classroom with students AND parents? read more

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We absolutely loved Diamond Bar Community Preschool! Both my boys went there, my oldest attended 4 years ago and my youngest just graduated. The school is a TRUE GEM! Both teachers, Ms.Mitzie and Ms.Pamela have a genuine love for what they do. They have a beautiful program, where each child is given the opportunity to learn at their own pace, with the main focus being social and play activities. The parent component is amazing! Parents are expected to work daily at the school given different opportunities to start a foundation of school relationship with their child, something so valuable that unfortunately once a child starts elementary age it changes. My family LOVED being part of DBCP, we truly built a strong community within the school these last four years, and my boys will always have a piece of that love in their hearts! We were the "lucky" ones who found this gem, and will be forever grateful! read more

I absolutely LOVE this preschool. My little guy started at a different preschool last summer and it just wasn't a good fit for him so I started my search for something that would meet his needs. Another family that used to attend DBCP recommended it so I immediately scheduled a tour so he could start after the new year. I brought my mom along since she would be the one "working" and she loved it as much as I did! My son started in January and is currently in summer school and it's day and night from his last school. He used to cry and say he didn't like school but after a month at DBCP he would tell me he liked school and liked Ms.Pamela and Ms.Mitzie. The thing I love most is that both Ms.Pamela and Ms.Mitzie are SO patient with my son. He's got a lot of personality and loves to test boundaries but they hold their boundaries and my son loves them for it. They had 2 weeks off before summer school and all my son asked for was to go to school! I absolutely love this school and I'm so happy my son gets another 2 years here! :) read more

We have a difficult kiddo who I kept home with me for longer than normal in hopes that he'd outgrow a pretty significant speech delay before sending him out into the world. This school really appealed to me because of it's level of parent participation. It is a great transition between having your child at home with you and full time "on their own" t-k or kindergarten. We are so glad we found this program for our son. He's been excited and happy to go to school every day from the very beginning. They were gentle and compassionate about behavioral issues and do everything they can to understand his speech delay and help him thrive outside of our home despite his differences. They have a great balance between play and structured motor skill/ academic activities which readies them for formal schooling to come without burning them out. Monthly field trips and thoughtful activities really give your child a great array of experiences. Parent work days let you get a good look into your child's day to day so that you see their strengths as well as the areas they could use more direction and work. The director and teachers are involved, compassionate and go the extra mile for the children in their care. My son's medical situation became more complex while attending DBCP and it couldn't be more obvious that they care about the students on a deeper level and will work with you to make sure they are safe and accommodated. I couldn't recommend this school more. read more

We just finished our first year at DBCP and we absolutely loved it! I was drawn to the play-based learning environment and the opportunity to see my child learn through the parent participation aspect of the school. I spent over 15 years as a teacher and really wanted to be a part of my own child's learning experience. This school was a perfect fit for us. We found a caring community with involved families and exceptional teachers. This school really does provide a unique preschool environment. We can't wait to come back next year! read more

One of the biggest joys of this school is being part of the formative years with your child and knowing what's going on in and out of the classroom. The teachers become your counselors and parenting guides as they teach not only your child but also you, the parent. I love to hear stories of my child about what they did at school (when it isn't my turn to work at the school) through another parent or teacher. And, frankly, you know the teachers love kids when you see them belly laughing at the cutest things they say and do. I love the curriculum they implement. I see the balance between imaginative play, creative thinking, social development, academics, and small and large motor developments. Also, the large playground they have is truly awesome. Ive had both of my children in the program and their biggest thrills about the school are: sharing (show and tell) days, the cool songs they get to sing throughout the day, and, of course, the numerous cool events and field trips they have throughout the year. Two thumbs up. read more

My oldest went to this preschool and I'm getting ready to be there with my youngest. I wish there were more co-ops - the concept is wonderful and if you have the time to be with your kids at this age, it is an incredible experience. This school and its teachers are a well oiled machine - everything works so well and from the first day you show up to work as a parent to the last, you know what you're doing, you know what's expected and you don't have to feel like you have to come up with crafts and materials for the kids to do. They are there for you, you have to facilitate the groups and inspire play and learning. You get to know your kids in that environment, you get to know their friends and you get an invaluable experience in being in a classroom with kids and being a teacher. This kind of exposure has helped me immensely in my experience with kids in my sons kindergarten class now and with kids in general. The school introduces the kids to being in a school environment in their first year - it's a lot of play and socialization that are exactly what kids this age need to gain confidence and skills for school later on. The second year has an academic component which for some may seem a lot, for others not enough but I can tell you that all kids are beyond prepared for kindergarten when they come out of this school and they aren't scared or anxious about academics because they have learned so much and didn't even realize that they are learning reading and writing on a daily basis. There is a lot of imaginative play in the curriculum which is amazing for the kids. I've made life long friends among the parents as we've worked side by side with our kids. I have to respond to another reviewer just with my experience - I've never had anyone yell at me or seen anyone yell at children. I cannot imagine how or when this would happen. The kids are with a teacher and multiple parents at all times. The teachers are always there, leading the kids and it is very clear where they are and what they are doing. There has never been an instance in my 2 years there where I didn't know where a teacher was. There will always be people whose reality is negative. Ask more people and come see the school and its dynamic for yourselves before you discount it. Before I went to the school, i kept hearing nothing but positive reviews from people close and far who've had their kids there. And my experience was exactly that - amazing! There is work involved but it is well worth it! :) read more

We love this school. It's so much more affordable than other schools in the area. If you can and want to be involved in your child's education than this is the perfect place! I loved participating in the classroom and attending field trips and special events. The lesson plan includes fun themed topics that balance traditional classroom learning with sensory, imaginative and social play. I love how my children come home singing fun new songs! Both my children showed great academic growth (letter recognition/sounds/writing/cutting), a love of learning and increased confidence and will be more than prepared for Kindergarten. read more

I'm so thankful to Ms Mitzie, Ms Pamela and Ms Kat for their dedication to all the kids at this school. My daughter learned so much in just one year attending their 3 day program. I plan to return as soon as my little one is of age. It was nice to be able to see how your child acts while working at the school. It was a lot of work for me as I was finishing my school, working and pregnant. I was always able to find someone to cover my shifts if I needed. Thank you so much DBCP!! read more

My family and I love DBCP! My older daughter spent 2 years at DBCP and our family had such a great experience with this school. She is now in kindergarten and I feel that DBCP gave her such a great foundation for what she has to learn in kinder. While doing a kindergarten assessment, the teacher was very impressed at how much she could recognize letters, its sounds, shapes, and colors. And it's all thanks to the wonderful teachers Miss Mitzie, Miss Pamela and Miss Kat. My younger daughter just started this year and she is loving it! There are so many things to love about this school. I had visited several preschools and nothing came close to what DBCP offered. As a parent co-op, each family is required to work in the classroom. You get to see first-hand what your child is doing and learning. You really get to know the children (and their families) that attend school with your child. My family has made lifelong friends here. At this age, play is very important to kids. The 2-day program is very play based, which I absolutely loved. Let kids be kids! The 3 and 5 day programs are more academic, but it does still encourage play. I live 10 miles away from DBCP. There are plenty of local preschools that I could have sent my kids to, but the experience here is like no other. You'll love it and so will your child! read more

I had tried the local YMCA tiny tots and my son was bit in the face 2 weeks in. He regressed to the point of therapy. He had trouble socializing with other children because of trust and no longer spoke to adults with confidence. I vowed he would be homed schooled and preschool was not going to happen. When I first found out about the co-op preschool DBCP, I liked the idea of being an active part of my childs' education and being able to physically oversee interactions. I met with the director Mitzie and took my son to check the place out. Mitzie helped calm my fears by explaining how family oriented the school is. My son also fell in love with the playground and asked to come back. In the year we were there (5-day program), I saw him grow out of his protective shell, make friends and put trust in not only teachers but the other parents at the school. He soared academically and socially! If it wasn't for the loving teachers, Ms. Pamela and Ms. Mitzie's, continuous support and encouragement I truly don't know how my son would be today. I love the person they helped mold and am so grateful to them. They are so much more than your child's teachers; they truly are your friends! Four years later, my last child will be graduating from DBCP this year after participating in the 2,3,and 5-day programs and I must say it is so bitter sweet! I will miss this school so much! DBCP is not a daycare. It is a family run preschool. The school depends on its families to actively participate so that tuition can stay at a minimum. Tuition for the month is what most daycare's charge for a week. Your time will result in your child having wonderful memories, making great friends and ready for life after at age 5. And the icing on the cake, parents will also build lasting relationships, have proud moments with their children and feel confident that your child will be more than ready for there next steps academically and socially. read more

I will forever be grateful to Ms. Mitzie and Mrs. Pamela for their patience and understanding with My Son. He is a sensitive, shy, child and they really have brought him out of his shell! The first couple of weeks were tough for him, drop off was hard, but at pick up he was a different child! He would be beaming and couldn't wait to talk about all the fun activities he did in school and all the new things his teachers were teaching him! This is our second year at DBCP and now he gets up every morning, super confident and ready to go to school. This, to me, is more important than anything in the world! I have also benefitted greatly from DBCP, mainly because I have met so many amazing parents! It's always great to talk to someone who is going through some of the same things with their kids as I am. This is more than a school, It's a community, a family and an experience. Sending My Son to this school has by far been one of the best decisions I have ever made. read more

I love this school because the teachers are very kind, very patient and responsible for the children. I am happy that I chose this school and let me participate in it, see the changes in every day of the children, my son will graduate, and I will let my little daughter go on to this school. read more

This is our 3rd year attending DBCP. My oldest son just started kindergarten and did 2 years at DBCP. We now have a 4 year old attending the 5-day program and our almost 3 year attending the 2-day program. Prior to attending DBCP, I visited around 8-10 preschools/day cares. We placed my oldest in one preschool for about a month despite not being 100% about it. We pulled him out after one month as there was no warmth to it and it didn't have the traditional preschool feel to it. My oldest also did a few months of the tiny tots program, which he enjoyed, but we were looking for something more. Two of the main reasons we chose DBCP was because of the parent-involvement and because of the price. You can't really beat the price of the preschool. As for parent involvement, I really liked the fact that families actually get to know each other and you actually get to play a role in your child's education. On the first day of school, my oldest son walked right on without any hesitation. He felt comfortable and enjoyed the environment. Since we had two younger boys, we were able to take advantage of the nursery offered to the volunteer parents with younger siblings. I like the curriculum offered and the approach taken. I like that kids are broken into small groups and rotate throughout the day. I like the fact that in addition to traditional learning, there is a lot of play learning and that is very important to me at this age. I like the fact that the kids attend fun field trips and are able to partake in holiday parties. I like that the kids have a "share day" in which they are to bring an item from home and tell the class about it. I love the amount of play equipment they have outside as well as inside the classrooms. Although both my husband and I worked FT (grandma volunteered and I worked on my Fridays off), I always have been able to communicate with both Ms. Pamela and Ms. Mitzie regarding any issue or concern. Despite working full time, I was able to sit on the board so that I could do more to be part of the school. My younger 2 LOVE going to school and my youngest cries when it is his not his day to be in class. My 4-year old will be graduating this year, but we will have 2 more years left with my youngest. I don't foresee us leaving this school until my youngest graduates. read more

I love this preschool! Diamond Bar Community Preschool (formerly known as DB Community Nursery School) is a parent-participation co-op preschool where parents get to be an active participant in their children's preschool experience. You work at the preschool a few days a month and get to see what your child does at preschool, who they play with and just enjoy the whole preschool experience! Because parents are involved they are able to go on tons of field trips, have special days like Mud Day, Donuts with Dad, Muffins with Mom, Grandparents Day, Pet Day, Pancakes and PJs, Trike-a-Thon, etc. plus tons of great art projects. AND they're fabulous in preparing your child for kindergarten! I am so happy we found this preschool and were able to give our daughters this experience! If you are looking for a preschool where you can be involved and be part of a community of parents, this is the preschool for you. Check out their website. www.diamondbarcommunitypreschool.org read more

I truly believe my boys owe their success in school to their start at DBCP. Because of Ms. Mitzie and Mrs. Pamela, our boys started the their educational experience off with confidence and a joy for learning. This confidence is what continues to help them succeed today. I recommend this preschool to all of my friends with preschool aged children. The Stepping Stones program is amazing! The children are reading and learning language arts skills and it is so cool to get to witness them read their first words. Their eyes just light up with excitement at their accomplishment. I love that they have different programs that are age appropriate. Parents get to help out with arts and crafts and sensory activities which is super fun. The really cool thing about this school is the family environment. We made such close friends that we still are in contact with today. The teachers love to have visits from their past students and my 5th grader still loves to visit his preschool teachers when ever he can. My hubby even loved working in the classroom whenever he had a day away from the office. He loved that everything was spelled out for the working parents and that it was easy for even the parents that don't get to be there as often, to be able to participate when they could. Finally, I am so glad we kept our youngest (now in Kindergarten) in the program instead of doing TK. Even though TK is offered for free in our district, nothing could replace the student to teacher ratio and individual attention our child received at DBCP. Those teachers love their students. I am forever grateful for our time at this school. read more

I love this school! My 3rd grader went here and went to Kindergarten in the top of her class. The kids are fully ready for Kindergarten. The kids are eased into the school setting and learn the routine and how to socialize with others. Now I am there with my second child who is one of the youngest in the class. He loves the school so much that he has cried as we pass the school asking to go to school, but he only goes two days a week. Since it is a co-op we have the great opportunity to participate in our child's learning experience and get to know all the other children and parents. We get to see what our children need to work on and what they excel at. Learning is fun in preschool, the way it should be. The school is very well run and parents know what is expected of them when they are working. There is a parent meeting once a month where the next month is discussed and sometimes there are guest speakers. The teachers are wonderful and my older child loves to come and visit them. They love to teach the kids and remember them long after they graduate. Kids are only young once and I love to be able to spend time with them while they are this age and beginning to learn and socialize. I recommend this school all the time. I am amazed at how far away some people drive from every day to bring their kids to this school. Luckily I don't have to drive as far as others. read more

I have been at this preschool for 4 years so far. I honestly cannot imagine a better preschool! It is a co-op so yes it is a lot of work and does require a big chunk of your time. I feel that you have such a short amount of time when your kids are young that what else would I want for my children but to be totally involved in it! My daughter spent 3 years there. Each year was carefully planned out for her and gave her exactly what she needed. She is very social and had a hard time focusing. Ms. Mitzie and Ms Pamela recognized that and placed her in the groups that would cater to her specific needs. They walked me through her years there and gave me some of the best advice about when to put her in kindergarten since she has a late birthday. I will forever be grateful to them for that! I waited, gave her more time to learn in a environment she loved, develop her skills, and just be a kid for a bit longer. She is now at the very top of her kindergarten class at at 10 school in Chino Hills! She has come away with a wonderful foundation, loves school now and the highlight of her day is still going back to the school when we take her brother! She adores those women and I can't imagine 2 teachers who love on their kids more. They don't hold their hand every step of the way and do everything for the kids, as I know some parents may still do. They help them to learn independence, sharing, being nice to our friends, and that they are safe even when mom and dad leave. If a child is struggling they are called and in 4 years I have never not seen them treat a child with compassion and love. There is a reason why so many families continue to return year after year with multiple children. You only get out of the program what you put into it. My son who is currently enrolled had been in the nursery there since he was 4 months old and was ecstatic when it was finally his turn to attend. You can't fake that kind of joy! He has speech issues and the whole group could not be more helpful and supportive of him. I think preschools were meant for more than putting your child in for just one year. They really have so much more to learn and each year is designed specifically for that age group. This preschool truly gives it all to you if you are a willing participant! I wanted a preschool not a daycare and that is exactly what I have received! read more