What a gift Bridge has been for our family! We have a 5 year old who just graduated and is in TK…read moreand a 2.5 year old in her second year at Bridge. We are so lucky to have found this school after relocating from the Bay Area. Everything about Bridge has been easy since day one and our kids love it. Each teacher in each year has been great and taught our girls so much. They also have wonderful leadership under Ms. Aarthi. Our 5 year old was fully prepared for TK and adjusted very nicely and we attribute a lot of this to the curriculum at Bridge. They have tons of programs the kids can participate in: dance, Spanish, art, etc. They also offer a paid lunch program which is awesome and makes things so easy. If you are searching for schools, feel very confident in sending your kids to this wonderful school. We love it!

I cannot put into so many words, without the help of ChatGPT to say how much we love Bridge…read moreMontessori. So bare with me... Our son went to the Pasadena campus, off of Lake Avenue for over a year, and will continue to attend every summer and every break if his current school (because we moved and are no longer local, but will make the drive) is on opposite breaks. He started during their summer program before TK, went for TK and then half the summer after that. He enjoyed his teachers, his friends, and the school. He has excelled so much that he's way beyond his years in math, reading and writing. He really is starting kindergarten strong. They truly are a gem and I'm sad we moved and he won't be attending on a regular basis, but glad he's had such great teachers and made such sweet and amazing friends. They have set the bar very high for us. We have been recommending the school to every one.

Our 2 year old son was kicked out of school with only one week left because the staff suspected…read morethat he was autistic and that he had anger management issues. The requirements given by the school in order for him to return was to have a full assessment done and have a confirmation that he is not autistic or have a shadow provided by the state attend with him. My sons teacher barely spoke English so she literally couldn't tell us what was going on in class. When she did have something to say it was about how bad he was. She would do this in front of him, his classmates and in front of other parents. My son told us that the teachers assistant pinched him on one occasion and when we tried to talk to the teacher about it she didn't understand what it was that we were saying due to a language barrier. The Director of the school (Monica Duran) cannot complete a grammatically correct email on her own and was not at all the leader that a school needs. It is embarrassing that we were paying so much money for school only for it to be run by a group of people that cannot communicate in person or through email. Director of Operations (Barbara Fields) is very aggressive in how she speaks to parents. It's her way or the highway and anyone else's opinion is wrong. She told me on more than one occasion that my son was having a hard time, I had never seen her in my sons class and I had never seen her interact with my son and she was never in the room for parent/teacher meetings. To my knowledge this woman scheduled tours and collected tuition. When I tried to defend my child and his behavior (that had been backed by our pediatrician as normal and age appropriate) she told me that I was being combative. On my sons last day at this school he was sent to the office because he had accidentally hurt another student with a toy that the school provided. This toy clearly wasn't appropriate for them to have and should have only been used under direct supervision by a teacher or aid. He wasn't sent to Monica Durans office even though she was in her office, he was sent to Barbara's office. No one called me to come get him sooner or to tell me that he had been moved to another area of the school. When I went to the office to find my child Barbara let my son color all over his clothes and all over his body with a red marker that he still had in hand when I walked into the office. She also made my son wear the toy that he had hurt another student with as some cruel form of punishment. She told me that we weren't welcomed back to finish out the last week of school unless he was accompanied by a shadow (she then reminded me that it would cost me money to find a shadow and it would not be provided by the school) and we weren't welcomed back for the summer program until my son had a full assessment. This requirement was given on a Friday afternoon, so there was no way that this request could have been completed in time for my son to finish out his last week. He wasn't able to say goodbye to his friends or to his teachers. He missed out on end of the year celebrations and was completely cast out because of the opinions of these unqualified office employees. I immediately called Regional Center and they informed me that there was an 18 month waiting period and a waiting list of over 80 children. I did follow through with getting my son on the waiting list and we did follow through with the assessment. I contacted schools from all around PUSD to inquire about getting my son started on an IEP. When I told them about my experience with Sunrise they informed me that what they were doing was borderline illegal and was definitely a form of discrimination. They informed me that no child can be assessed by anyone that's not qualified to do so and also to be kicking a child out of their school under the suspicion that he or she has a disability goes against everything that a preschool should be offering (not to mention a Christian school!). This past Fall we were able to get a full assessment done for our son. The clinical psychiatrist told us immediately after the tests were complete that our son doesn't have autism or anger management issues and that he's a very bright and happy boy. I reached out to all the women in a Pasadena Mommies Facebook page and asked if anyone had any bad experiences with Sunrise. A former employee told me that she would never send her own children there. When I asked for more information as to why, she said because "the staff there says horrible things to the children" The screen shots are from an email sent by the Director of the school. This email was sent without any privacy clauses so I'm sharing it with you here to illustrate how incapable and incompetent the staff is at this school.

Sunrise Preschool is such a special place. The teachers and administrators are warm, loving, and so…read morecaring. Everyone says hi to one another and helps set up a welcoming environment for all the kids. My daughter started going about 3.5 months ago and has learned so many new skills and concepts, knows her teachers and classmates' names, and thrived immensely. Her teachers, Ms. Geselle and Ms. Mona, are wonderful. They give me feedback on she does each day and when she's mischievous, let's us know and shares how they have redirected her from this. It's a huge piece of mind knowing my daughter is in good hands at Sunrise and I would recommend this experience for other families.

My child transferred to this preschool because of the Eaton Fire. One of the main reasons we chose…read morethis school was that it is much more than a regular daycare -- it offers a trilingual learning environment with reasonable price. Even though my child is in the English program, he also takes Chinese and Spanish classes. Friends of mine from other cities and states often see the school activities I share/post and tell me how envious they are that we have access to such an amazing preschool. My child has learned so much here, especially in STEM-related subjects. His life skills, independence, and hands-on abilities have improved tremendously. The school also provides a wide variety of enriching activities, including science fairs, carnivals, puppet shows, bubble shows, and animal petting events where the children can ride ponies and interact with rabbits and other animals. The school also hosts special Mother's Day and Father's Day breakfast events that make families feel very involved and welcomed. Every year, the winter and spring performances are what I look forward to the most. It is truly impressive to see a group of 4-year-olds confidently perform three English songs, one Chinese song, one Spanish song, and even a dance routine on stage. The children always look so confident and joyful. This year, my child will be graduating, and I am incredibly grateful to Ms. Joanna and Ms. Regina. They are warm, energetic, patient, and genuinely caring teachers. The classroom environment they create is loving and harmonious, and the children are kind and supportive toward one another. We will always appreciate the wonderful experience our child had here.

We have had such a wonderful experience with this preschool, and I cannot say enough positive…read morethings about the teachers and staff. Our child is thriving in the dual language immersion program--not only academically and linguistically, but socially and emotionally as well. The teachers are incredibly attentive, patient, and genuinely caring. It's clear they truly know and love the children in their classrooms. We've been amazed watching our child grow in confidence, communication skills, and curiosity every day. As parents, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is in a safe, nurturing environment where they are well cared for. We are so grateful for this school and the amazing teachers and staff who make it such a special place.

Update*** Still…read moregiving this school a one star review because it's still well deserved. Here is what has happened since my last review: A) They actually took down one of the photos I posted on Yelp because they didn't want to get caught with hard facts I wanted to share with the community. B) My child's father who has then posted his own thoughts about the school has been completely disregarded by the school stating "the child's mother has already brought it to their attention". This school is old, run down, and takes zero accountability. They will do anything to enroll new families, don't say I didn't warn you. You really do get what you pay for which is "a good price" for Pasadena.

My son currently attends and has had a great experience overall. He is learning a lot and growing…read morein confidence. He also comes home showing off his dancing skills, just one of the many extracurricular classes included. The hours are flexible and extensive, so it really helps working parents. The value is great!

Our son was at Creative Child Preschool from ages 2-5. We could not be happier with this school,…read moreteachers and program. Each day he was nurtured and challenged in appropriate ways. He is now prepared for kindergarten both academically and socially. A few things that we like about the school are the play-based curriculum, smaller size of the classes, the sweet yard space, the nurturing teachers and how they handle conflict resolution, and that snacks and lunch are provided. We were looking for part-time care and Creative Child was able to accommodate my work schedule that often changed each season. Our son benefited greatly from his time at Creative Child and we highly recommend this preschool to everyone we know. Thank you to Michelle, Jenny, Vanessa, Abigail, Amy, Linda and Candace! We will miss you all.

We were searching for a new school after the Eaton fire and toured this school highly recommended…read moreby one of our neighbors who really enjoyed the experience here. On the day of our tour Ms Michelle already showed great patience answering my millions of questions. My daughter started going to school at two, and we have attended a much more academic based private school so I was really looking for a school that is play based but the kids can also learn something. Creative Child is really strong at 1. The teachers are truly caring and kind to the kids, especially Ms Michelle. My daughter was in her class and I was always impressed by how professional and experienced she is with the kids. I felt like she sets a better example for my child than myself. She always has a calm and neutral attitude towards every situation. She has great humor but also taught the kids how to be independent and respectful to each other. She's kind and firm- perfect balance. 2. All the kids are super sweet and loving, it truly is like a family. All the kids develop great bonding and friendship. They give each other hugs all the time. On the first day of my daughter starting, all the kids were saying hi and bye and giving her a hug. She felt welcome there. I think this comes from both the family and the school encouraging. 3. Small class and teachers really paying attention to kids behavior and conversation. The teachers are always on top, every time I picked up I saw the teachers always paying attention to what the kids are doing. My daughter would always come home telling me what Ms Michelle or the teachers said to the kids to correct certain behaviors which means they really are doing a great job. My last comment- I wish we attended this school earlier. It was where my daughter had the happiest time.

My daughter has been attending Evergreen Montessori since she was 10 months old, and she's now 18…read moremonths. As a first-time mom, I was definitely nervous about leaving her in someone else's care, but the director, Rosi, was so warm, friendly, and welcoming that she made the whole transition so much easier. It gave me such peace of mind knowing my little one was in good hands. My trust in Evergreen also came from my sister's experience. Her eldest daughter attended from infancy until she started kindergarten, and her youngest is currently enrolled as well. That reassurance, combined with my own first-hand experience, has made me confident in choosing this school. The teachers are truly wonderful, always happy, friendly, and caring. My daughter has grown and developed so much since being here. They put so much love and effort into everything, from daily learning and fun activities to thoughtful artwork, gifts, and celebrations for holidays and events. Even the food they provide is high quality, which I really appreciate. While tuition is on the higher side, I honestly believe it's worth every penny. The care, attention, and nurturing environment they provide is priceless. Their hours are also very accommodating for working parents, which has been a huge help. I have absolutely no complaints and would wholeheartedly recommend Evergreen Montessori to any parent considering it. Knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and thriving there is the best feeling.

Please review before posting:…read more My family was referred to Evergreen after we lost our home in the Eaton Canyon fire and honestly it was the best thing to ever happen to my son. Kristine, the owner, called personally to make sure we had all of the information and ensure us that we'd be able to use their services as soon needed. My very shy 3 year old blossomed under their care. He began talking more, became more outgoing and absolutely fell in love with his teacher, Ms. Katie. He definitely views her as more of a friend than a teacher. My family was in such a dark place when my son enrolled. I could barely get out of bed, let alone actively participate in his development but Ms. Katie and Ms. Rosi, never made us feel bad. We forgot pretty much everything (e.g. water bottles, clothes, forms), you name it, we forgot it but Ms. Katie would always supply whatever he needed with a smile and so much compassion that it's bringing me to tears while writing this. Due to unforeseen circumstances pertaining to the fire, we had to leave but our hearts will forever be apart of the Evergreen Family. Ms. Katie, if you ever read this, I want you to know how much we appreciate your love and attention to our little guy. Your daily pictures and considerate updates on his behavior and attention never went unnoticed and we will forever be grateful that he was able to spend time in your care.

It's been a few years since we graduated from Our School and we are still so happy with our…read moredecision to send our daughter here. We visited recently and everyone still remembered our daughter's name and anecdotes about their time shared together. Everyone here is just so generous and loving; Im so grateful they exist in our community.

Our daughter started going to Our School in April 2023 when she just turned 2.5 and fully potty…read moretrained (required). And now she is going to be turning 5 this summer and graduating! Time flies and I couldn't be more thankful for the wonderful women who make this school so special. It is truly a safe space and a home away from home. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place. Where to begin? I've toured a lot of preschools before seeing Our School and I instantly fell in love with how cozy and intimate the environment felt. Some of the other schools felt a little too "corporate." Here, there's no app or portal. Just good old fashion face-to-face chats with teachers and Ms Janel. They genuinely foster a sense of community so it feels like you are a part of the school too. In general, the school is well structured and organized. The staff ensures a good mix of boys and girls and will move kids up classes when they are ready socially and emotionally. Our daughter started off in Ms Yolanda's class, then Ms Doretha's class, and now in Ms Tiff's class. She has so much fun! She's grown so much socially and academically. The school gives you a booklet of the work they do everyday and it's such a treat to see how much they progress over time. I have no doubt she is more than prepared for kindergarten. The school also has a saltwater pool and my daughter swam everyday in the summer as an extracurricular (additional fee). This is her third summer swimming and is swimming like a fish. In the fall and spring, the school offers dance and gymnastic and pizza Mondays year-round for an additional fee. There's tons of fun activities that Miss Tiff does to make school so engaging and exciting. But above all, they all know your child SO well that you know they are truly paying attention to each child everyday. And during the Eaton Fires, Miss Tiff opened up her heart to make school feel as normal as possible and made sure the Our School families were cared after. Pajamas days, lunch provided for all students, donation drives for affected families, she did it all. There is so much intention and humanity built into this school and I am so grateful to have been a part of it. It's going to be really hard to say goodbye.

Just attended one of my grandson's preschool graduation to Kindergarten (a cap and gown affair) and…read morewas so impressed with the staff and what the students have learned. I'm just sorry that they don't offer Kindergarten here. I couldn't believe that the principal took the time to ask each of the 15 graduates a series of questions like their favorite color, favorite food, what they are good at, and one thing Jesus wants them to do along with relating their positive characteristics to the audience. Their teachers taught them 27 bible verses which they recited after the teacher gave them the first word of each verse. I think it's a good indication that the children not only build their academic skills but also their self esteem when the principal related that a high school graduate recently came back to see their preschool teacher there. So glad my grandsons had the opportunity to go here.

It was such a blessing finding this daycare. Both my kids went here and both loved it. Loving and…read moresafe atmosphere. Thank you to Darlene, Priscilla and all Staff. Words cannot describe the appreciation I have for them. We will miss them dearly. 10/10 recommend!

My oldest daughter joined All Seasons in July 2021, and my younger daughter started in October…read more2023. I've now been an All Seasons parent for four years, and both of my daughters have absolutely loved their time here. Each year, they've had different teachers as they moved up, and every teacher has been wonderful--experienced, engaging, and genuinely connected with the kids. I appreciate how All Seasons balances strong academics with opportunities for independent play and encourages respect among students. One of the things I value most is the open and consistent communication between teachers and parents--something not all preschools prioritize. The entire staff, especially the director, is incredibly communicative and supportive. There is a waitlist, so be sure to add your child's name as early as possible!

This is the best preschool in San Gabriel Valley area! Our child has been coming here since age 3…read moreyears old and we couldn't be happier! The school takes only potty trained kids from 2.5 years old to 6 years old (so includes TK and K). Minerva is the director of the school and she is honestly the most organized, enthusiastic and hard working person I've ever met. She puts alot of time and effort planning out events for the school and making sure the kids are stimulated academically. No event is missed and this includes Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Halloween, Book Fairs, and Thanksgiving. Our kids love the teachers and love the whole environment. Hot lunch and snacks are provided daily so parents don't have to worry about packing food although you can bring your kids lunch and snacks if you prefer. We see that the kids have tremendous growth academically and this is visible in both classwork and homework. There are also few random holidays/early dismissal days and the school provides early drop off at 8am and late pick up at 6pm which makes it ideal for working parents. Honestly I can go on and on about how amazing this school is but it literally would fill up a book. The waitlist is long so be prepared to line up early.

As parents, we are so extremely grateful for what Kiddie Academy has contributed to our family. It…read morehas truly been a blessing for our family! From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt welcomed, and my kids have been excited to go there every single day. The staff is incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the well-being and development of the children. It's clear they love what they do, and that shows in how happy and engaged my kids are when I pick them up. The teachers take the time to really get to know each child, providing a nurturing environment where they can grow and thrive. The teachers also take their time to assist each child to reach their developmental milestones. I've been so impressed by the range of learning opportunities at Kiddie Academy. Such as, creative arts, sign language, outdoor interactive play, and encoraging emotional awareness.My kids are always coming home with new skills, stories, and artwork they are proud to show off. I'm also very appreciative that the staff take into consideration my kids being bilingual when interacring with them. What I love most is the peace of mind I get knowing my kids are in such good hands. Also, knowing my kids feel comfortable and happy with the staff. The communication from the staff is excellent, whether it's sharing updates on their day or addressing any questions I might have. The staff are just so amazing and always happy. My kids know the staff and have developed great bonds with them. I can never thank kiddie academy enough. Kiddie Academy is not just a daycare -- it's a second home for my little ones.

Kiddie Academy is a top tier preschool. As a working mom, all you want is someone to love, teach,…read moreand care for your child while you can't. Well, this school has teachers and staff who do just that. I'm so sad to have said goodbye, but we are off to TK in the Fall. If I could, I would have my son stay here forever! Ms. Christine. She is the director, and let me tell you. She is on top of everything. Very personable, friendly , helpful and caring. Chats with you like you're her friend. Ms. Reina. She is the front office manager. She is the sweetest, most welcoming, kindest person ever. She is always smiling and always greeted me and my son so warmly. She made him feel so special and loved. Ms. Anna. She was my son's teacher in the 3 year old classroom. My son always talked so highly of her. He still refuses to believe he will have a different teacher in the Fall. My son has learned so much, felt loved, and had a blast in her care. We would be talking and all of a sudden he will tell me something he learned from Ms. Anna. As a teacher myself, I enjoyed our conversations so much. She wrote the sweetest most loving end of the year letter to me and to my son. She sends out a detailed daily report of what was learned, including pictures of your child participating in activities. I loved this so much! There are so many more amazing people who help run this school and help make the kids feel safe. I wish I can tell you about them all. But you will just have to see for yourself. I will say the school itself is beautiful. It is safe. It has the cutest outdoor play area with multiple structures, gardens, mud area, stages, sand pit, and more. The classrooms are clean. They offer really good meals to the kids. Your child will get a breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack created by their personal chef. My son is super picky, but I feel in doing family style and eating with his friends, he really opened up to new foods. Thank you Kiddie Academy and all the wonderful people in it. Thank you for creating the perfect atmosphere for my son to thrive, be safe, learn, and feel loved. And if you've read all of this.. what are you waiting for?? Give them a call and sign up your child! You will not regret it.