CC's was a blessing to my family. I am a single mother with minimal help so finding a reliable…read moredaycare who is good and patient with my daughter was vital to me. I have a 4-year-old who is highly energetic and requires extra attention at times. I had a terrible experience with her first daycare (North Fullerton KinderCare) and had to pull her out after experiencing retaliation for reporting a teacher for abuse. I am the sole provider for my family so unfortunately staying home is not an option for me. I visited a couple of different daycares, explained my situation, asked a million questions and ultimately ended up deciding on CC's. My daughter adjusted to the change right away. The teachers were all nice, fun, and patient with her. My daughter doesn't respond well to grouchy teachers or to yelling, she tends to rebel more. Their approach for correcting her behavior worked because they paid attention to the little things that motivated her and their approach was not aggressive but rather compassionate. Michelle is resourceful and willing to help with information and resources, and she is very involved in the day to day. The communication and their way of handling every situation and behavior made all the difference. I knew my daughter was in good hands and because of that I had the peace of mind that I needed to be able to concentrate on work without the added stress that I was experiencing before. CC's was the best decision I ever made. She is now attending public school but I will definitely be taking her back for the summer.

We currently have our daughter in the infant room (the cocoon class) and we have loved the…read moreexperience so far. They have clear communication on everything that's going on with the center (events, day to day activities, health checks, center closures) and you're given notice well in advance. Payment, check in/out, and communication are all done through Brightwheel (an app) and it's such a smooth process. Even though it's a bit modern, my in-laws (that are a bit older and have a harder time with technology) are still able use the app to pick up my daughter and enjoy the occasional pictures and videos that are sent through there. My daughter doesn't really take to strangers well. She did have an adjustment period but has soon blossomed in the infant classroom and loves her teachers. The teachers are caring and informative and we are so pleased with the kind of care they provide our daughter. And we know she's not the easiest baby. They have been able to help our child make huge progress with nap time and even with playing with other kids. I truly feel her personality has blossomed due to the work the infant room teachers put into our daughter. She always comes home happy from the day. The infant room itself (as well as the other rooms we toured in the facility) are also clean and does not have a smell. We toured other facilities where the smell was so strong it stayed with me the rest of the day and was actually one of the deciding factors in choosing CCs. My daughter also has an egg and milk allergy. They assigned high chair specifically for her and are always on the look out for any reactions from food. She recently outgrew her milk allergy but not the egg. During the recent mother's day Muffins with Mom's event, they provided a special vegan muffin for her so she can enjoy the event with me. The teacher running the event wasn't my daughter's regular teacher, but she recognized my daughter anyway and knew to offer me the vegan muffin. I was so touched by this gesture. We haven't had experience with the older classrooms, but have toured them and are rest assured my daughter will grow up well cared for and well educated here at CCs. We are excited for her to learn and grow here. We are so pleased with our experience that we've already reserved our spot for our next baby due in a few months. We highly recommend this daycare center and will recommend it to anyone look for care in the area.

Montessori of Brea has been an enriching, amazing, and wonderful learning experience for our three…read moredaughters. As a former Montessori student, this school stays true to the Montessori method of teaching. There are plenty of hands-on learning materials that are age appropriate from 2 years old in preschool to 7 years old in K-1. The kids are able to learn at their own pace and enjoy an environment of collaborative play and learning. Every child of mine who entered preschool had their initial episodes of tears and crying in the first few months. But the teachers at Montessori of Brea are so kind with their loving voices, gentle nudges, and guided redirection to help the children focus on their learning and forget about the separation from parents. Ms. Kim was our preschool teacher for our first 2 daughters and is currently teaching our 3 year old. Our whole family LOVES Ms. Kim! When my two older grade school kids come to pick up our baby, they ALWAYS have to come to give Ms. Kim a hug! She is caring, loving, and has great communication with parents at drop off and/or pick up. There are a total of 4 teachers for the classroom, but I'm amazed at Ms. Kim's organization and memory having to be the primary teacher of 28+ kids and knowing each child's ability. I can barely handle remembering my 3! Ms. Dana was our most recent K-1 teacher and she is just as great! Her lessons helped prepare my daughter for school outside of Montessori. Her open communication and constant use of technology helped prepare us for future apps used in grade school. Ms. Dana was very active in providing updates, even sending pictures to all the class parents of special events and personal messages for individual achievements! With the help of ALL the teachers at Montessori of Brea, our oldest daughter got into GATE (Gifted & Talented Education) and is excelling. Our second daughter is reading three grade levels above her current grade and is thriving at her new school thanks to the teachers and Montessori of Brea. I can only give my highest recommendation for this place! I tell all my neighbors and friends in the area about Montessori of Brea because it has helped our children succeed in and out of the classroom.

This is the best school you will find in North Orange County; I know this because I diligently…read morevisited most of them. I grew up attending Montessori schools and my mother is a Montessori teacher, so I know what to look for. After observing different schools in the area and speaking in-depth with the staff, I felt MoB was truly the best place for my brilliant children. The environment and teacher credentials are all authentic, and the classrooms reminded me of my own childhood Montessori schools. If you take a tour, you will observe busy children enthusiastically working with a level of focus you do not see in traditional preschools/kindergartens. The education is top quality, and the staff friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable in child development. Three of my children graduated from MoB, with my youngest being the most recent graduate. They were under the exceptional guidance of Ms. Tess (lead teacher and also a music scholar), Ms. Padmini, Ms. Cindy, Ms. Dana, Mr. Vargas, and Ms. Nayna. We are so grateful for their contribution to our children's development. Every one my kids graduated from MoB with high-level reading and math skills, a love for science, strong musical knowledge, a love and respect for nature and the Earth, as well as high self-confidence and independence. My oldest children, now 12 and 10, are in GATE (Gifted and Talented Education program) in the public school system, and continue to excel. I have no doubt my youngest, who recently graduated from MoB, will also qualify for the GATE program. I credit Montessori of Brea for bringing out my children's full potential--they care about the mental, physical, social, emotional, AND academic wellbeing of the child. My kids loved all the hands-on learning at Montessori of Brea, and had so much fun over the years--we go back regularly to visit Ms. Ali and all the lovely teachers and support staff, as we consider them family. P.S. My children attended from age 2 to age 6; best decision ever.

Our son has been with Future Minds Montessori for over a year now and we've seen so much growth in…read morehis confidence, independence, and social skills since starting here. Ms. Sashi and her wonderful teachers genuinely care about each child and create such a warm, nurturing, and welcoming environment for fun and learning. We're very grateful to have found Future Minds and would highly recommend it to other families searching for a preschool!

My husband and I are very, very happy with the education and all the activities our son receives at…read morethis school Sashi and her entire staff are INCREDIBLE and WONDERFUL--highly capable and specialized professionals Thank you to ALL of them for helping my son grow and improve.

The staff at Refinery Preschool has been very reassuring and inspiring. It was really tough leaving…read moreour boy, but the staff made sure our boy was ok and that were leaving him in good hands. He made friends and we noticed an improvement in his communication. Now he's excited to go to school and see his friends.

Our family has been at Refinery for over 3 years now. There are so many things we love about this…read morepreschool. 1. Staff - Want a place that loves and cares about your child? The staff has been so patient, caring, gentle and loving to our 3 children. 2. Class programming - Whether it be learning about cutting hair or brushing teeth, science experiments, they do it all. I love seeing all the innovative activities. 3. Pictures - we love getting pictures and updates of our kids throughout the day using Procare. Overall, I would highly recommend Refinery Preschool.

Childtime was the first daycare our daughter was introduced to and I'm so grateful. From 1 to 2…read moreyears old, the staff cared for her like one of their own. Becky, the director, runs the daycare with great care, organization and leadership. Ms. Michelle and Ms. Julissa in room 3 are genuinely loving teachers, as were the other teachers who cared for our daughter. They did everything from ensuring she had her special little towel to sleep with each day to noticing when her breathing was labored (it was the first sign she had asthma and they were on top of it!). Having someone else care for our child is always such a difficult thing but the staff here put us at ease. Definitely recommend Childtime Brea!

Childtime Brea is AMAZING! The Director, Becky and her staff go above and beyond to take care of my…read morekids and create fun learning curriculum/activities week after week! I HIGHLY recommend taking your kids here and I feel so safe knowing they're there.

Love and Care Montessori is in a nice neighborhood. The school has a great play area with lots of…read moreactive toys. Clean and organized school. Your child will be loved and cared for here! Melody & John

Would highly recommend this day care to anyone who would want to see their kid thrive. Ms Yael has…read morehelped our child by providing lots of structured playtime with learning. My kid has blossomed from being shy to able to interact and play with other. Kids do lot of activities and reading and learning all kinds of new things. They are given consistent care and lots of attention so the kid can thrive

CL is a place where students grow into the best versions of themselves because they are surrounded…read moreby encouraging friends and supportive teachers.

This school might actually be heaven on earth. I attend here and I love it! The kids are nice and…read morethe teachers always extend great kindness towards the students. When I was in 5th grade, Miss Minshall always pushed us getting us ready for middle school. She was so amazing and the the teachers only get better and better. Miss Alfaro is so funny and actually understands us so well and yet knows when it's time to be serious. Miss Grasz gives excellent Spanish class teaching with her "Gabi" stories. Gabi is a cat who we read about in small cartoons. She does crazy stuff and makes that class so enjoyable. Mrs. Young is basically the same as Miss Alfaro. She's amazing! Mrs. Min always forgives no matter what. Our class is 30 students, and it is not easy to deal with us. We are very talkative. She keeps her cool and is always so nice to us. Mrs. Blain is great and always doing what needs to be done. Pastor Eric provides great Church messages getting us all closer to God. If you're looking to put your kid in private school and you're close to Brea, I would encourage you to bring your kid here. 5 stars for sure!

I recommend this preschool to all my friends…read more It's has a family feel with a small school size and where each students gets lots of attention They get 2 amazing Korean meals (breakfast and lunch) and snacks in the afternoon Teacher esther loves the kids and takes education seriously. My 4yr knows knows his phonics and can count to 100 thanks to the teachers. Most of all he is safe and loved there. I couldn't recommend this preschool enough

Sending my daughter to a school was very nervous in the beginning. When I toured the school the…read moreteacher was very nice and kind which gave me reassurance that this is a safe place to send my daughter. My daughter has been going to this school for about a year and she has learned so much. She loves to go to school and always comes home with a smile on. She did not get sick often, I think this is because the teachers keep the place really clean. Very well organized and my favorite part is they serve home made breakfast and lunch and also provides snacks. She eats better at school! She does so many different activities and teachers send photos. She takes good naps at school. She learns both in Korean and English. I am so grateful to find this school and cannot wait to send my son as well. If you are looking for a safe, fun, creative, interactive, clean and educational place this school is highly recommended!

My now 5-year-old daughter has been attending Pine Tree since she was 2, and my younger daughter,…read morenow 3.5, also started when she was 2. Before choosing Pine Tree, I toured about five different schools because I wanted to make sure we found a place where my children would not only be safe, but also happy, supported, and able to thrive. As a parent, trusting someone else to care for your little ones is a huge decision--and Pine Tree made that decision so much easier. From the moment we toured the school, Ms. Perla made us feel incredibly welcomed and at ease. She was warm, transparent, and genuinely enthusiastic about the children, the staff, and the school's approach. We could immediately tell that this wasn't just a daycare--it was a nurturing learning environment built with heart. Ms. Perla and Ms. Michelle are hands-down the best ever. Their communication with parents is consistent, thoughtful, and reassuring, and they truly go above and beyond to make each child feel seen, safe, and loved. The teachers at Pine Tree foster a strong foundation not just academically, but emotionally and socially. We've seen so much growth in our daughters--from their language and problem-solving skills to their confidence and emotional regulation. The curriculum is age-appropriate and engaging, and they do an amazing job at balancing structure with play, creativity, and exploration. They also celebrate cultural events and individual milestones, which makes every child feel special and included. The school maintains a clean, safe, and joyful environment that radiates positivity. It's clear that the staff take pride in what they do, and that translates into the way the children flourish here. My daughters come home excited to tell us about their day--and that kind of enthusiasm says everything. We are incredibly grateful to have found Pine Tree Preschool. Highly recommend to any parent who's looking for a place where their child will be truly cared for, supported, and encouraged to grow. There's absolutely nothing negative to say--only gratitude for the amazing care and experiences our children have had here.

My son attended this preschool for two years. Initially, things were great when the previous…read moreadministrator was in charge, but once Ms. Amanda took over, everything started to go downhill. One of the biggest issues is the incredibly high teacher turnover. When we raised concerns about this, we were told they can't keep teachers due to low pay, which was very unsettling. My son, who is sensitive to change, had five different teachers within an eight-month period. This was far too much for a 3-year-old to handle, and it understandably affected his behavior. Instead of offering support to help him adjust, Ms. Amanda continually blamed us and labeled my son as a "problematic kid." She even told other teachers that my son might have a brain issue, which was both hurtful and completely inappropriate. After consulting with two psychologists and a pediatrician, all of them confirmed my son is perfectly normal, and they strongly recommended removing him from the school. Ms. Amanda also lied to us multiple times. She claimed that other parents were unhappy with my son attending the school, but after speaking with many of them directly, they completely denied this. She also said that teachers didn't want my son in their class, but when I talked to two of his teachers, they firmly rejected this claim. It was clear that Ms. Amanda was fabricating these stories to avoid addressing the real issues and to place blame on us instead of taking responsibility. Though there were a few wonderful teachers, like Mrs. Poei and Mrs. Yovana, the turnover rate in the 3-4 year old class and TK is alarming. Worse still, Ms. Amanda's attitude towards the children is deeply concerning. She expects complete obedience from students, likely because she struggles to manage difficult situations. Anytime a child so much as takes a toy from another, parents are required to sign a form, and this behavior is documented. This documentation was used against us when they suggested our son wasn't a good fit for the school. Also, many of the 5-star reviews for this preschool are written because parents are encouraged to leave positive reviews in exchange for a $50 discount. After leaving Pine Tree, I enrolled my son in a new school, and he is thriving. He loves his teacher, enjoys going to school, and it has become clear just how poor the experience at Pine Tree really was. If your child is active, sensitive to change, or doesn't fit a rigid mold, I would strongly advise against this school. Their rigid expectations and Ms. Amanda's harsh, untruthful, and unprofessional approach made for a terrible experience for our family

I went to ECLC as a child and it was magical. The fact that 35 years later my kids found it magical…read moreas well makes it an amazing and rare unicorn of a preschool. Both of my children have graduated from this Early Childhood Learning Center in the last few years. Both were completely ready for kindergarten academically and socially. The nurturing and values they teach are to me the most important part. The staff is creative and always changing up the activities and decor. For example they don't just have an area for kids to ride tricycles they made a path with a bridge. At one point it had a car wash and now they are making a gas station. I truly felt my children were loved and safe at ECLC. I would recommend it with ten stars if I could.

My daughter went here from ages 2-4 and we had a wonderful experience. Really appreciated the…read moreflexibility and the warm family like environment. I always felt very informed and loved the play based yet well rounded curriculum