I wish this review could come with the information we were seeking but unfortunately we were never…read moreeven given the opportunity. I reached out to La Habra Montessori after doing research with La Habra moms groups and recommendations based on their child care in the area. I have a 18 month old and am currently pregnant, looking for enrollment for both my children in the future. We've reached out to multiple facilities and been given multiple tours based on our enrollment timeframe and had no issues until this facility. The first issue we ran into was the way we received our first email response. Despite my email to the "Director" being signed as my first and last name, the response I received was addressed to a Ms. (Maiden name). Confused, I responded, and clarified, both mine and my husband's name as well as our intent to tour their facility still. The response I received was again addressed as Ms. (maiden name). At this point it feels disrespectful, since I've now addressed what my name is twice and the response we're received hasn't reflected that knowledge. Curious to how (and why) the "Director" is addressing me this way I decided to just ask where they got that name from. Apparently my email icon shows my maiden name, unknown to my knowledge till this point (and never having this issue before). My issue is the lack of respect in addressing a potential client as the signed (and clarified) name, on not one but multiple response threads. There was a point when it seemed intentional in speaking down to me. Additionally to this, the response we received for our actual tour inquiry was to essentially "come back later". So we were declined a tour based on the timeframe of when we were hoping to start enrollment. No matter what our timeline is, we have questions that have now gone unanswered. Is this facility one that we're going to consider when the time comes? Likely not. It would have been nice to have our questions answered, meet the staff, and see the facility so we can narrow down our choices when the time comes to decide one of the most important choices of who to place your children in care with. Very unfortunate considering how close we are to this facility and the convenience it would have been for our family. Just based on this limited experience unfortunately our family cannot recommend reaching out.

La Habra Montessori preschool gives me peace of mind. I'm very picky when it comes to my kids…read morenothing but the best for them and better yet it has to be in an educational place where they fill them with education knowledge, and love. I extremely recommend this place because it's definitely what I've been looking for. A safe place for my babies.

Everyone is very welcoming, I have made so many friends there. Everyone likes to encourage one…read moreanother to join groups being offered. The deacons are nice and you end up being their friend. I love Beatitudes of our Lord, I feel it's my second home.

Sad to say, this school does not practice what they preach. We were looking for a new school for…read moreour two kids and heard mixed reviews about this school but still decided to check it out. Within minutes of getting there we got weird vibes. The front office lady was not very friendly. It was like as if we weren't good enough from the beginning. We were fortunate enough to run into the principal (I think his name was Mr. V) and I was like oh thank god, someone else to base the school off of. Ummm he was even worse. Very click ish and made us feel like if we didn't beg to get in, we weren't getting in. Seeing him interact with everyone was cringe. You are either in the click or you're not. The amount of paperwork requested was ridiculous and no other school asked for 3-4 years worth of report cards. We had heard the school is small and doesn't have much to offer but were wanting to check it out to make our own opinion. This school is a HARD PASS. The staff is not friendly. Don't waste your time.

Both of my kids attended Dream-I. My daughter started her kindergarten this week and I was very…read moregrateful and proud of how well she has been adjusting to her new school. Dream-I has prepared, exposed, and provided great experience for my kids and l believe it was fantastic stepping stone for my kids. Thanks for exceptional care to all teachers at Dream-I!

The best choice I have ever made for my son. We enrolled our son in Dream I when he was 2-2.5 years…read moreold. He is just about to graduate from Dream I at age 5. Ever since his first day at school all the way until now, all of the teachers have been extremely attentive and caring. They took the time to really understand my son--his likes, dislikes, quirks and all--to help him develop into a little boy he is today. It is very evident that they spend a lot of time coming up with their school curriculum for the little ones to help them explore this world in a safe environment. This school is not a daycare where toddlers go to just play. It's a school that cultivates social, emotional, mental development of each and every child individually while teaching them the fundamentals (alphabet, shapes, math, reading, etc etc etc). Amazing! I am so thankful for each and every teacher (Ms. Eunice, Ms. Sandra, Ms. Min, Ms. Diana, Ms. Yvette, Ms. Jovana, Ms. Gina, Mr. Chad, Mrs. Kong). Every single one has been phenomenal and very caring. I am so sad that our son will be graduating and leaving this school. But excited for what's to come. You will not regret sending your child to Dream I Education Center.

If you like that small town feel La Pluma is it!!! We live in the garden hill area but drive our…read moredaughters to La Pluma because of its vibe. Everyone knows everyone. The kids are seen and each child is well loved and taken care of. The teachers care and its like a small town where families help eachother. It takes an army to raise children and we are so grateful we found La Pluma. Since TK till 5th grade every year has been a blessing.

This school is such a hidden gem in our community! The principal, staff and teachers are all such…read moregreat people! I would highly recommend this school! The ladies in the front office are so welcoming every time I come to the office. The teachers always go above and beyond to help the kids. I also am super happy that the class sizes are smaller in the lower grade levels! Thank you Mrs. Bixby and your team for such a great elementary experience!

My child came here for two years, and at the beginning everything was great. The staff and the…read moreteachers were amazing, there was great communication and I loved all the things my child was learning, on top of the activities. However, last year (2024-2025 school year) things changed. I first noticed there were some teachers that left from the previous school year, and some other "minor" changes. Most importantly, the teachers my child had were amazing for Kindergarten! There were truly awesome from the beginning to end. Unfortunately, the administrative staff did not provide the students with a Kindergarten picture and a class picture like the year prior. I personally feel those are important memories for the families and the children. Then as the school year went on, I noticed there were less activities than the prior year. Once the school year ended, MORE great and awesome teachers left the school!!!! I have prior experience working in education and from what I know and have seen, when there is so much teacher turnover year after year, it is because more than likely the administrative staff is not taking care of the teachers. This school has had a tremendous reputation for many many years, however it seems like things are on the decline and yet tuition is going up.

We visited a bunch of daycare centers in the area and steppingstones really stood out to us…read morespecifically in how patient and thorough the staff was when we first toured, Mr. Paul was very helpful and we didn't feel rushed at all. Now having our son attend for some time, I can confirm that our hunch was correct and I'm so happy that we chose to send him to steppingstones. All the staff, teachers, and the front office have been great. You really can tell a lot when more than just your teacher knows your child's name. I feel like they do a great job keeping the facility secure. My son often eats double triple portions of the food as well. The teachers have been amazing and very patient. I know it's not easy dealing with so many young kids but My son always says he has so much fun and the teachers are really good at sending updated pictures throughout the day without ever missing so I really feel like I know what my student is doing. He's made some great friends. They also do really great events for example today was snow day and my son was so so excited. You could see all the excitement on all the kids faces . They also do a fall fair, seasonal performances, as well as farmers markets so that kids can learn how to shop , overall just a lot of thoughtfulness. Thank you Mr Paul, Ms Young, Ms Helen, Ms Katie, Ms Janette, Ms Michelle and all the other staff, we love stepping stones!

This review is based on my experience and MY EXPERIENCE ONLY!…read more I took my time to really reflect on what I was going to write about this school! I decided to wait until I pulled my kids out to be as blunt and honest as I can without pointing out any one individual and also because I didn't want any retaliation from the one particular teacher! The school itself is nice and clean but that's about it! The parking situation is a nightmare! To pick up and drop off your kids is horrible! The streets become a tiny gridlock! The residents around the surrounding area cannot come or go for about an hour in the AM then again in the PM! The office and teaching staff is really nice... all except one! It might be that they all know each other on a personal level that the professional side of their job is not performed how it should be! I had no choice I had to enroll my kids in this school but as soon as I could I transfered them out! If you are new to the area... Do your research on the teachers! Ask questions! Ask Questions!! ASK QUESTIONS!!! Feel them out! If you get blank soulless stares go with your gut feeling! Believe your child if they come home and tell you the teacher doesn't want to help or ignores the questions asked! It was a horrible school year! When it should have been a memorable year! On a side note: There are no after school programs offered. There is NO 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony! The Halloween parade consists of walking around the parking lot once! One thing I did like was the Christmas Celebration they have! Also shout out to the Third grade teachers! THEY ARE GREAT but there are much more negatives than positives overall!

I was wary about moving....but I love it here. The teachers maintain high expectations for the…read morekids, the student population is diverse, and the school isn't as bogged down by PC (for example, they have a Halloween party with trunk or treating and a Christmas celebration). It's going to sound awful, but I'm so tired of "Fall Festival" and "Winter Celebration"...gimme some good, old fashioned holidays, why don't ya?! Pick up and drop off are a hassle, but I've never seen a school without this issue. I love the locked down campus! I have to have my ID to get through to see my children - FINE BY ME!! I have only had experience with two of the teachers so far, but I have been so very impressed so far. I would definitely transfer my littles here if given the option to redo my decii

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!

The teachers are so nice and so is the principal. They also have fun and cool assembles and the…read moregood thing is it goes from to up to fifth grade.

This school makes kids love learning. The staff and teachers love the kids and ante constantly…read moregoing above and beyond to bring joy to the classroom. Most of the staff and teachers have had or currently have their kids at the school and that says a lot about how wonderful it is.