My 1st kid attended GCC in 2020 during Covid and graduated from Rm3 in 2023; now my youngest is here since Aug2024. I am updating my review hoping to give them 10 out of 5 stars!! Thank you, GCC!! Every single teacher there is simply amazing and they are truly educators! As a parent, I believe I learned and I am still learning from all of my kids attended or is attending this school! How I wish they offer K-12 education Lol The best decision I've ever made was to keep my son here for TK instead of sending him directly to public school for TK. By the time he went to K, he was way ahead in class and he still is. I rarely see any teacher turnover in GCC, maybe just one teacher left (since I sent my 1st child here in 2020) because of a more challenging opportunity. The whole center was so happy and excited for her but missed her dearly at the same time! You can always see Missy or the teachers talking to parents during drop-off and pickup not because they try to earn 5-star reviews from parents, they are just very caring and dedicated to their work! All I see these years are their unwavering dedication and strong work ethic as educators! read more

Finding a preschool is a tough choice for any parent. It is our responsibility to protect them and find one that can nurture their talents. Two of my children came here, one is going into first grade and the other is entering middle school. They've grown enormously and when I look back I remember my elder child crying everyday and your heart just sank when you left them. They are super confident and independent now and I attributed some of that to their time at GCC. I look back and miss their younger self but glad I made the choice in putting them in GCC. GCC staff is tremendous in every way. If you are a new parent and not sure where to put your kids, look no further, GCC is the place. read more

This school is absolutely outstanding! My son has been going here since he was 3 and it has been such an amazing experience. As a first time mom I struggled with trusting anyone (outside of family) to care for my son . And let me tell you Missy, teacher Paul , Natalie , Cathy and the rest of the teachers always made me feel at ease. With the easy connect and consistent communication, I always feel my son is safe and having such a great time. This school is beyond wonderful. When my job got transferred to Downey last year I searched high and low for a school near work but no other school came remotely close to Glendora Children's Center . To the point where I've been driving in the opposite direction every school day for the past year ! And I'd do it all over again because this school is THAT GREAT. I'm sad that this is my sons last year (kinder next year) we will miss this school/team of teachers with all our hearts read more

GCC is more than a school, it's a home and it's family. This family is invested in your kids, passionate and committed to their learning, and the biggest support system when life is happening. We found Ms. C's (Missy as the kids call her) school through a simple Yelp search when we were moving back to SoCal at the beginning of COVID and needed care for our then 2yo. Ms. C was kind enough to let us tour the school on a Saturday so my husband and I could both visit and spent an hour educating us on how kids develop and what they do at GCC to foster their growth. During this initial interaction you could instantly see how passionate Ms. c was about learning and it was after that we decided to enroll our daughter. The past three years have been nothing short of amazing. The teachers capture and share the days activities frequently and make sure the lesson plan includes more than ABC's and 123's. They make learning diverse and inclusive, celebrating many different holidays and encouraging all family members to take an active role in coming to school and teaching the children about their cultures, jobs, hobbies and how what they learn comes to play in the real world. It's difficult to sum up what the last 3 years have been like and what this school and the teachers mean to us, but I can say we are beyond sad the time has come to a close for now but eagerly looking forward to our son being able to attend in two years. My final words, entrusting your children with anyone is difficult, but at GCC the teachers make it so easy. Missy has done an amazing job bringing together a passionate group of people on to her staff that have all been with her for many years. We would choose them over and over again and have made the drive from Pomona to Glendora because of their exceptional teaching. Our daughter is truly a better and brighter person because of all she's learned here. read more

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I can not express how amazing this place has been for my child and myself. This is my son's last week because he is moving on to kindergarten, I am so sad to leave this GCC. I would recommend GCC to anyone with a child that needs daycare. The teachers are amazing and atmosphere was so welcoming. Truly a hidden Gem. Great jobs teachers you guys really created an amazing place for parents to take their children. 10/10 read more

This review is long overdue. Both of my kids went to this preschool starting at the age of 2. As soon as we met Vasthi (the owner) we instantly made up our minds that GCC was the perfect fit for us and our little ones. The entire staff was always so friendly, attentive and caring. The schedules and price structure were fantastic. They really made an effort to individualize their attention for each child's needs to foster growth and confidence. It's been several years since my kids have attended, but even now we are forever grateful for their hand at influencing our kids. When they started kindergarten, they were light years ahead of their peers, both emotionally and academically. They continue to thrive in school, but from time to time still reminisce of their preschool days with such fond memories. I miss those days too! read more

This pre-school is the absolute best Mrs. Missy, Mrs. Cathy and Mr. Paul are great amazing teachers my daughter loves them so much she is now in first grade and she still remembers them with so much love. It was so hard to leave this place and got to kindergarten. I usually never leave reviews but I have to mentioned something, if you are looking for a preschool just by talking to Mrs. Missy you will know this is the placed to be. read more

Glendora Children's Center - Graduation - Preschools Near Me - Glendora, California

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I absolutely LOVE GCC. When I moved to Glendora, one of my biggest worries was finding a great Preschool/Daycare for my 3 year old. There are a lot of Daycares in Glendora. I knew the minute I met the Director (Vasthi) that GCC would be the place for my son. The Director is warm, caring, and very knowledgeable. The teachers made my son feel welcomed. My son loves going to school. He has learned so much in the short time that he has been there. He adores his teachers (Ms. Cathy, Ms. Candance, Ms. Sue). I am very happy knowing my son is in an academically stimulating yet nurturing environment. Thank you GCC. *Children do need to be potty trained. read more

I had registered my younger son here but because he is not yet close to being potty trained, we ended up enrolling him in another preschool. However, my entire experience with visiting and meeting Missy was amazing and I'm so sad he won't be attending. Missy is very hands on and she is so understanding and is everything a director at a preschool should be and more. I highly recommend this preschool to all parents! read more

Being a first time mom means researching day and night trying to find the best place to put my child in for school. I was so overwhelmed by the amount of calling and scheduled appointments i had to make. I finally was able to find this place. A small preschool located so close to home. The day i went in for a tour, they were professional, kind, and so enthusiastic about having another student join their community. My son has been at this facility for an entire school year and his improvements are beyond what i had imagined. I am so grateful to the staff for how much attention they give every single student. Even during this whole pandemic, they were able to adjust their scheduling with zoom conferences for the kids so that they don't miss out on important milestones. They really went above and beyond. read more

Our son seemed to be having unusual tantrums since his younger sister came along. He didn't like to follow directions like other kids in a group setting. He would get bored immediately and throw a tantrum. We thought maybe preschool would help him connect with kids his own age. He started at Glendora Children's Center when he was 2 1/2. I was a wreck of course, thinking he would never be able to follow with the other children. This is the best decision we have made so far for him. He has become a happier, more well rounded child. After almost a year, he is still excited to go to school everyday. The director and teachers are always honest and have great recommendations. We are lucky to have found a place we trust, so much so that our daughter will definitely be attending when she's old enough! All we can say is, thank you! read more

Choosing the right "start" for your little one in the context of their educational experience is a HUGE decision. My little one started in a preschool that was actually part of the whole K-5 phase. So, they served a significant population of students to say the least. The educators there were very caring and on top of it, but my daughter, by nature, is extremely shy and takes quite awhile to warm up in any new situation. About eight months later, we moved and I agonized over the thought that she would have to start all over again becoming acquainted with a new set of friends and teachers. I looked everywhere and finally settled on GCC (I had two colleagues at the time who had their little ones enrolled there and could vouch for the preschool). I wasn't sure at first...the location is a little quirky and they were so small an establishment I had never heard of them prior. But once I met the director (Vasthi/Missy), I knew it was a great choice. And the smaller setting I felt would be much less intimidating to my girl. The first day we went to visit, the teachers had all the children gather around and sing a welcoming "hello" song to my little one. I just about cried, it was incredibly sweet!! As time went on, I quickly developed a trust in all the teachers to always have my girl's best interest at heart. They were very communicative and observant of day to day issues, as well as ensuring me of all of the positive progress they were seeing. My little one recently had her last day there because she is moving on to kindergarten! It was very difficult to say good bye to these folks who had become such an important and integral part of my babe's educational career. They are like family. This is a very personal decision and should not be taken lightly; but I felt compelled to share with the Yelping community my experience with Glendora Children's Center. It was nothing short of professional with caring and compassionate teachers and staff. Expectations exceeded. Thank you, GCC, for giving my girl such a fabulous start!! read more

When it was time to start thinking about Preschool for my youngest I looked into many possible choices in Glendora.From the moment I first called to information "Missy" (Vasthi) was always so helpful and such great communicator.She explained the daily schedule,GCC purpose and I felt it was the best choice when it was time to choose a preschool. I love how many activities the children participated in from art ,music,special guests (police,fire),career days and school pet Iguana at the time my son was there.From the 2 years spent there I really do feel helped with the transition to Kindergarten and school in general.Some days were challenging as my son prefers consistent routine and he went 3X week alternate days ,so sometimes it was really hard to come back after the day off.All the staff always helped with that and made it easier on both of us when mornings were extra challenging.Thank you GCC and all the teachers and staff for a great preschool experience.My son is enjoying elementary and I know the time spent at GCC helped him immensely. read more

My son Logan attended GCC for 3 wonderful years. He was only 2 when he started and as a first time parent I was mortified at the idea of having to leave him in a strange place and in the hands of people that we didn't know. After doing research and looking up various locations I was about ready to give up because all these locations were lacking that "pinch" of something extra. Little did I know that my husband was also on the hunt and he was the one that actually found this little school. He had even done a tour of the school on his own, met with the director/owner Vasthi (AKA Missy), and had all the info ready for me. He had nothing but good things to say about the school and that he could see how passionate Vasthi was about helping develop confident children and building her pre-school. I immediately wanted to meet her and see the school. The minute I walked in I was greeted with a smile and a warm hello and I felt very welcomed. The school was clean, bright, and cozy. After doing the tour with Vasthi I knew that this was the perfect place to trust with my little one. The staff was so refreshingly upbeat, bubbly, and traces of "burn-out" were nowhere to be seen which was a big plus for me. The energy there just felt right. We enrolled Logan and it's the best decision we could have ever made. First, GCC has an amazing staff with a close to 0% employee turnover! For the three years that Logan was there the staff hardly changed at all. The greatest gifts to give a developing child are predictability and reliability. Second, there is such a great balance in this school's curriculum. The themes, activities, and lessons would change monthly and I could tell that Logan was developing a passion for learning because of that. Third, this school felt like Logan's second home. I cannot tell you how great it felt to know that my son was in safe hands. No matter how big or how small an incident was, I was notified immediately. Whether it was an injury, a disagreement with other little ones, or how well he ate, I was told at pick-up. We appreciated that. I can honestly go on and on about how positive our experience was at GCC in the three years that Logan was there. He started kindergarten this August 2016 and we painfully miss our GCC family. Logan is such a vibrant, inquisitive, and confident child and he is very bright. He is ready for kindergarten and beyond, thanks to Vasthi and her staff. read more

When it comes to preschool options in Glendora, you'll find there are quite a few to choose from. So when our daughter was getting ready to turn 3, my husband and I toured all of the preschools in the area. We were impressed by some, less so by others. A few educator friends suggested that I make a list of what I was looking for specifically in a preschool. Here is what I was looking for; Cleanliness, small(er) student to teacher ratios, priority of safety and security, student and teacher diversity, importance of routine, and a fun teaching plan. GCC had all of this and more. One tour with Vasthi and I knew this was the right place for our child to grow and develop. I really cannot begin to sing the praises of this school because it is absolutely excellent. We have personally watched our daughter blossom from the beginnings of Ms. Cathy's class to Ms. Kim's and now into TK with Ms. Deborah. She comes home singing a new song every week and can recite the days of the week, the months of the year, counts to 30, spells her own name, is learning to write, and yesterday she came home from school and told me about their "class composer, Ludwig Von Beethoven, who was born in Germany and was deaf." She then told me her favorite composure of his was "Moonlight Sonata." Really? By the way, our daughter is 4. She is truly a "super knowledge hero" as Ms. Deborah says and I cannot give enough stars to this school for keeping my daughter safe, happy, and instilling in her a piqued interest for learning. As for Vasthi (Ms. C), Ms. Kathy, Ms. Candace, Ms. Kim, Mr. Paul, Ms. Deborah, and Ms. Sue... You are all super knowledge heroes and we are so glad our daughter gets to learn from people like you. read more

This is an excellent preschool. In the short amount of time my son has attended, he has grown so much! Thank you for taking such good care of him and helping him grow. Finding a preschool and the whole process is definitely anxiety provoking but they made it so easy. Thank you! read more

Vasthi and staff provide a loving and nurturing environment for kids. I decided to have my older daughter enrolled at GCC because of their passion for child development along with their attention to details. I have since enrolled both of our daughters at GCC. It's a small school, but both of our children are given the love and attention they need everyday. read more

When my oldest baby turned 3 and was ready to start preschool I was nervous about finding the right place for him. My husband and I looked into several schools but none of them were quite what we were looking for. But when we visited GCC we felt like it was the right fit for our little boy. We were initially put on a waiting list and were soon contacted and told there was an available spot for our son! It's been about 6 months now since our son started and we couldn't be happier! The teachers are absolutely wonderful, caring, kind, and patient. They have really taken the time to assure that my son has adjusted to his new environment and that he is successful socially and academically! read more

My daughter recently started attending Glendora Children's Center and I am blown away at the progress she has made! I was looking for an environment that promoted learning with a fun and creative prospective. I found it here! I stumbled on this preschool as I was shopping at the Albertson's market. I looked over and saw the sign "Preschool". I walked to the window and peeked to see if anyone was working. I saw a friendly smile and a welcoming "come in" hand gesture. I was greeted by Missy and she took me on a impromptu tour of the school. The small classrooms are covered with art projects, diagrams,drawings, painting, and projects. It looked more like an "OPEN HOUSE" event than just an average day. It was spectacular! Missy explained the curriculum and how they teach content in a project based format. I left mesmerized! My daughter is precocious and loves to learn and paint, so I knew that this was going to be a prefect fit. My daughter started and wasn't used to napping or frankly anything that involved a schedule. It took a couple of weeks for her to adjust, but with the help of Missy and her staff (Ms. Kim, Ms. Deborah, and Ms. Cathy) they helped my little one to adjust. As a mom it felt right. I knew my daughter was getting the education and the social experience that will make her ready for Kindergarten. I'm really happy that a chance encounter at an Albertsons led me to a place where my daughter can grow and be happy! read more

We loved this school. Great family atmosphere and wonderful learning environment. I was sad to start my daughter in kindergarten becuase I wanted to stay longer. read more

This is the absolute best environment for any young child to flourish. The teachers are the most caring and genuinely care about each child. There is a strong focus on learning, respect and joy. The owner runs with with complete involvement and only has teachers that are very passionate as well. Cannot say enough good things about this school, you will not be disappointed. read more