I have nothing but praise for Adventures in Learning (AIL). My daughter attended from age 2 to 4.5…read more She was in every classroom and has worked with many teachers. The teachers, and Melinda, provide a safe learning environment. My daughter started August 2020, therefore I can only speak of experience after the pandemic. I must say Melinda and staff handled all of the guidelines to perfection. We were always informed of the latest regarding Covid. AIL is clean and I never felt like it wasn't. My daughter always came home happy with stories, and work, to share. AIL has an easy drop off and pick up system. It is all done through an app. With this app teachers also post photos and daily activities. I always knew what my daughter was doing that day. Communication was also very open. Melinda always responded to emails, and teachers always responded to messages from the app. My daughter always came back happy. She was safe and loved. I pulled her from AIL because I wanted her to attended the same school as sibling. She was very sad to leave her friends. She was devasted to leave the teachers she has known since age 2. I also want to add that Ms. Nora greatly helped with potty training. My daughter saw other kids with underwear and Ms. Nora assisted with encouraging her to get rid of diapers and be a big girl with underwear. I highly recommend AIL. Safety and my daughter's social emotional being were definitely met.

Update on my review since my daughter started in 2019 she is now in kindergarten stood here from…read more2-5 went through all the class rooms and ever single teacher is amazing I mean amazing the kids are their babies and I appreciate it. Melinda was amazing running stuff smoothly during Covid my son has now been there a year and a half and I plan to keep him there Mrs Raquel did an awesome job getting my daughter ready for kinder she tested going into kinder and was above average thank you all your doing great Mrs Darcie Mrs Jessica Mrs Nora they are all the best thank you ladies

My son started here at the end of the school year, right before summer camp in 2023! He started off…read morein the Caterpillar classroom for a few months with Mrs. Rosa who was such a kind and patient teacher! The class size was small, and while it took my son a few weeks to adjust, by the time he moved up to Butterfly, he was thriving in his new routine! Mrs. Becca and Ms. Paola taught my son for a full year, plus summer camp and they were the most caring duo of teachers. My son loved all of the staff and I would recommend the school to anyone! The school was well priced for the quality care, and amazing teachers. My son learned so much and was well prepared for TK! Thank you Little Learners!

My daughter has been at Little Learners since she turned two. As a first-time parent, I was unsure…read moreof what to look for in a preschool. We toured several schools in the area, but ultimately chose Little Learners due to its convenient location, the vibrant art on the walls, and the evident happiness of the other kids. After six months, we transitioned her to full-time, and she absolutely loves it. She's made many friends and comes home with new crafts every day. The summer was packed with exciting activities, and I had the chance to join in person while on maternity leave. It's incredible how much fun and learning the kids experience here! Even though my daughter isn't in their class, all the teachers know her, and I always feel welcomed when I drop her off in the morning.

After more than 3 years at Millers, we can confidently say that the staff here has done so much to…read morehelp my son grow his confidence and curiosity. The staff here care genuinely, and it shows from the very first conversation with Sue. Would recommend any parents looking for a place that cares for students like kids of their own to schedule a tour and see what they're all about.

We love Millers Preschool! My daughter adores her buddies and the staff--Abbey, Alan, and Sue…read more Their days are filled with fun, educational activities, and I love that they spend time outdoors in the playground and occasionally go out on buggy rides. They also provide homemade, healthy meals, which is such a huge plus. The kids and parents are all so pleasant, and it truly feels like a community. We recently attended our first annual Christmas party and had an amazing time. Highly recommend!

Both of my kids attended Early Childhood Montessori Preschool, and it has been a great experience…read more The teachers are incredibly warm, patient, and supportive. My kids learned so much during their time here. By the time they started kindergarten, they were well-prepared in math and spelling, giving them a strong foundation. Besides academics, they also brought home the most adorable crafts and drawings for special occasions--handmade gifts for Mother's Day, surprise goodies for Christmas, cute Thanksgiving drawings and so much more. We would recommend Early Childhood Montessori Preschool.

My experience with the staff was not pleasant. The staff was unwilling to schedule a tour because…read morewe are not ready to enroll at this moment.

We have been a Children's House family since 2022. Our son joined the infant program and is now…read moremoving on to public school. Out of all of the schools that I toured back in 2022, CH was immediately the warmest and most inviting. While they are a faith based school, they are welcoming to all. Every single teacher is full of love to give while also providing structure and consistency. We have been so blessed to have a safe place for our son to go each day, and are sad to leave. Every day has been a fun experience for him with lots of enrichment and just getting to be a kid. Ms. Deanne is a wonderful, compassionate director and really gets to know each family. Many teachers have been at CH for several years and their dedication is clear. Kudos to Ms. Mandy, Ms. Michele, Ms. Jessica, Ms. Cam, Ms. Karen, Ms. Laleh, Ms. Debbie, Ms. Katie, Ms. 'Cole, Ms. Roxie, Ms. Diana, and Ms. Adalie. I may have missed someone but, needless to say, so many individuals have left a huge mark on our family and we'll be forever grateful. Should our family grow, we'll be right back at CH.

Our son attended CH for almost 10 months. We saw meaningful growth in him during his time here and…read morethere was a lot we liked. With that said, I'm sharing this perspective because it is not reflected in other reviews and may be helpful for some parents. This is a structured, routine driven program that may work well for children who naturally adapt to that environment. However, for younger toddlers (especially boys), we found there was less flexibility. Our son experienced some behavioral challenges, as well as a phase of biting, which began during his time at the school and was also an issue for other children in the classroom. At the school's recommendation, we enrolled our son in therapy. We listened to the feedback, took it seriously and followed through on every recommendation. The school also made efforts by bringing forward ideas, trying multiple approaches and working collaboratively with us. His pediatrician and therapists confirmed his behavior was developmentally normal and not a cause for concern. Over time, however, it became clear, based on feedback we received, that he was being more closely watched and corrected than other children. His therapist, who observed him in the school environment, noted that similar behaviors from other children were handled differently and that our son was more frequently singled out. In situations where another child initiated something and he reacted, he was often the one reprimanded. We also felt the increased attention on negative behavior may have unintentionally reinforced it, creating a cycle where it was heightened rather than improved. Communication was limited. The app provides a photo or two, but there was little information beyond that. We also experienced other concerns, including our child's situation being shared with another parent and a noticeable shift in how we were treated toward the end after we shared we were exploring other school options (felt like we did not have much of a choice). Interactions became distant, which made the last couple of weeks unnecessarily uncomfortable. We paid on time, participated in classroom events and sign ups, gave classroom gifts and recommended the school to friends who ultimately enrolled. Despite that, we never felt fully welcomed. This may be a great fit for families whose children naturally align with a more rigid/structured environment. For younger children who need more flexibility and support through typical developmental phases, it may not be the right fit. Structure is important, but at a young age, freedom and flexibility is equally necessary for children to feel supported as they grow.

The International School of Orange County has been so far the best decision I've made for my son's…read moreeducation. Introducing him to French at an early age from the mommy and moi program as a toddler to starting full time classes at Pre-K, he is code switching from English to French and singing songs he learns in class. We do not speak French in our household and this School gives my son French cultural and language experience. The faculty and staff have been very supportive and welcoming us to the school. I appreciate the faculty to student ratio. The teachers are very caring and nurturing. My son goes to school every morning with a smile. Great French Immersion School in Orange County accredited by French Ministry of Education.

This is such an AMAZING school! Truly a wonderful experience for your child that you can't get…read moreanywhere else in OC (private or public). Between the immersive language environment, small classroom sizes, a very passionate and nurturing staff, diverse families (all types of cultural and professional backgrounds) and lot's of extracurricular opportunities; this school builds bright and confident students. The overall community is kind and vibrant. Also, a lot more modest than other private schools in the area I have been exposed to. Parents sacrifice to send their kids here and they do so happily and knowing it is well worth it. Give this school your consideration. The summer camp is a great way to get a feel for the French curriculum :)

We've had such a great experience with this daycare. From day one, our daughter has felt genuinely…read morewelcome and part of a sweet little community. We loved how they celebrated everything from Holi to Christmas, Halloween, Easter, and Valentine's Day. The kids have an active social calendar! Now she's "graduating" this summer, and we can't believe how much she's grown during her time here. She's leaving more confident and social. We're so grateful for the warm, caring environment they've created--it's made a lasting impact on our family.

Our son has been at SHA since he was an infant. He's 3.5 years old now and has excellent…read morevocabulary! We have no doubt he's ready for public school. I honestly think he's probably able to skip a grade... lol. We also put our daughter in here and she loves it. They do lots of activities with the kids - read, learn, and play. They have celebrations for the different holidays and cultures year around. We've had really great teachers and although turnover is normal - the new teachers they hired were also great! If we were to do it again, we probably would have started our daughter a little sooner because she really enjoyed being at school. It's a little bittersweet moving onto the next chapter, but we know our kids really enjoyed their time here. Thank you SHA for being such an important part of their early years.

The teachers are very loving and friendly. We feel like this is a very loving environment as the…read morekids are very sweet, parents are nice and teachers are very caring. We are very happy at this school

Threatened with Disenrollment for Asking a Simple Question…read more I rarely write public reviews, but my recent experience with Little Scholars Academy and staff member Shehara Devendra left me shocked and disappointed. The issue began with something simple: I dropped off extra clothes for my child and was told they would be labeled by the school. Later, when I picked them up, none had been labeled as promised. I politely messaged the school, explained the situation, and respectfully requested that only the unlabeled items be returned so I could label them myself. What I received in response was not acknowledgment or accountability, but vague reassurances and generic replies that completely ignored the specific concern I had raised. Instead of acknowledging the oversight, I was told to "trust the process" -- as if my concern was rooted in distrust, when in reality I had simply asked for follow-through and clarity. I remained calm and polite in every message, even thanking them multiple times. At no point did I use disrespectful or inappropriate language. Despite this, I was later told by the Director that my child's enrollment could be discontinued if I was ever "disrespectful" again. After receiving that email from the Director, my family felt humiliated, anxious, and unsure of what to do next. After much hesitation, we decided to email the school to withdraw our child from enrollment. The school replied, asking us which date we wanted our child's last day to be. Because we were unfamiliar with their withdrawal process, we politely asked for more detailed guidance -- specifically, what the procedure would be and what date would work for the school. Instead of receiving any instructions, the school simply stopped responding. Then, one morning at drop-off, I was confronted at the door by staff member Shehara. She blocked the entrance and demanded that I give her a specific last day for my child's attendance. This was done while my child was crying in fear and distress, and while other parents were lined up behind us trying to drop off their children. I asked her repeatedly if my child was allowed to attend class that day, but she replied that she "didn't know" and insisted I give her a date immediately. In the end, I had to almost ask for permission for my child to enter class, promising I would confirm the withdrawal date later that day. Only then did she allow my child to go inside. This was not the only example of pressured compliance. Shehara insisted we purchase the school's preferred diaper brand, even though we already had a large supply of another suitable brand, making us feel that noncompliance might result in mistreatment of our child. The Director, who has never been present during our drop-offs or pick-ups, nonetheless defended her staff without ever having witnessed these incidents. Rather than working with us as partners in our child's care, they created an environment where asking a simple question was treated as a disciplinary problem. As a parent, I believe in collaborating with teachers and staff, and in standing up when communication breaks down and basic respect is lacking. I expected better from a school entrusted with my child's care. It's disappointing that a parent raising a simple concern -- calmly and constructively -- could be treated as a disciplinary problem, then later confronted publicly at the school door, instead of being treated as a partner in their child's education. I share this experience in the hope it brings attention to the importance of accountability, empathy, and clear communication in childcare. Parents should be able to ask questions and express concerns without being threatened with disenrollment, ignored when seeking guidance, or put in uncomfortable and public confrontations during drop-off. I strongly urge parents to consider these experiences before enrolling at Little Scholars Academy. Your family deserves a school that values transparency, respect, and true partnership with parents.