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    4.6 (57 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Billie's last day, she started here at 6 months
    Raquel A.

    Both of my kids attended Kiddie Crest and they loved the school. All the teachers there are nice and attentive to the kids and the parents. I am so lucky to have found this daycare. They truly love the kids and take great care of them. The activities are always fun and they teach the kids so much. Potty training was a breeze and I credit the staff on doing most of the training. I recommend this daycare to anyone looking for care for a little one. They will learn and grow so much at this daycare.

    Ali G.

    I would 100% recommend Kiddie Crest. Ms.Leza was extremely helpful during the tour, and enrollment process. I received messages and photo updates during my sons transition into the toddler class. All of the teachers go above and beyond with planning daily activities and also go out of their way to celebrate parents during Mothers/Father's Day. Which is extremely sweet. I saw a big growth in my sons literacy development. He is able to recognize letters at the age of 2 and that is because of his teachers at Kiddie Crest. They also speak Spanish which is also. Overall, we were all very happy at Kiddie Crest.

    Growing up

    My daughter started at Kiddie Crest at 6 months old on the infant side, she was well taken care of and I was always informed on her day and overall progress. She transitioned to the toddler section where she learned, made friends, and worked on daily activities. The staff at Kiddie Crest had been amazing, my daughter feels right at home and has a special relationship with each of the teachers. I appreciate Kiddie Crest for taking such great care of of my little girl. If you are looking for a daycare for your little one I strongly recommend you consider this daycare, after I started here I knew my daughter was in amazing hands and as a parents that's the goal. Thank you Kiddie Crest OUR little one is graduating. My new infant will be starting in 2025.

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    Montserrat M.

    I have taken my 3 kids to Kiddie Crest, my 2 year old is currently attending Kiddie, i have nothing but Good things to say about this child care/school facility, all the teachers are so Amazing with the kids and i Love the work they teach our kids to do. They are so careful and so caring in all their needs. Thank you to the school Director Ms.Leza for always being so kind, in General thank you to them all

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    Kiddie Crest was truly a blessing for us, I cannot say enough good things about this daycare and their staff!

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    Montessori House of South Gate - Parking lot

    Montessori House of South Gate

    (13 reviews)

    If I can give zero stars I would…read more FYI they deleted reviews (or reported reviews) because now other reviews I had seen are not here. This school is so disgusting. SO MANY BAD REVIEWS DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE. DISGUSTING PEOPLE. THEY NEED NEW STAFF. THIS IS NOT A WAY A FACILITY SHOULD BE RAN. DO NOT WALK AWAY FROM THIS FACILITY RUN!!!!! This school is completely unprofessional. My kid would come home with bruises all the time. I tried to set up a parent conference multiple times. They never had time I would offer multiple times and they would never have time. I even offered zoom and the director states "she does not know how to use it" she stated they would never hold parent conferences because they didn't feel it was necessary. My child fell in the toilet and they did not notify me I had to find out through my child. My daughter actually contracted a very aggressive fungus through this school. They never wanted to address this issue. This school is dirty. Over priced and they have no communication. You pick up your child they forget if they eat or not. They can never tell you what's going on with the child. My kid had her fingers caught in a door by another student. It is almost as they never watched the students. The director was the main problem she could not deal with the kids. I think the teachers are just old and warn out they need to get new staff who actually care about the children and are not just looking for a pay check. At some point my daughter was scared to attend school. I would drop her off and she would hide behind me. All the red flags if you can find another school do it! Don't make the same mistake I did it will save your child physical injury and mental health.

    I just feel like you would expect a Montessori school to be very good quality when you are paying a…read moretuition. In my case that did not happen. I felt like most of the staff behaved like a step parent to my child instead of actually being a teacher. I will not be going back to this school. I am glad my child no longer attends here. We were always compliant when some thing was needed from us as parents. Sad we couldn't get the same from staff.

    Montessori Academy of Downey

    Montessori Academy of Downey

    (30 reviews)

    We are so grateful to have found and be a part of the MAOD community!…read more Where to begin with my review- I'll start from the beginning, after touring several pre-schools in the area, my husband and I were convinced MAOD would be the best choice for our daughter. From the very beginning when inquiring about information on enrollment and space we were always greeted courteously and warmly by the school's administrator, Veronica. Setting up our initial tour of the school was easy and we appreciated that we got a tour from one of the teachers who would be working with our 4 year old, so it was nice getting to know her a bit and asking her questions. During the tour, it was great being able to see all aspects of the school not just the areas assigned to their pre-k students but also where the infant area is, the kitchen where lunches/snacks are prepped the restrooms, playground, classrooms- everything! We also had the opportunity to ask questions about the schools teaching methods, curriculum, and experience of the teachers with Montessori so upon all of this, my husband and I made the decision to enroll our little one at MAOD. After 5-6 months of enrollment, we really are very satisfied in having brought our daughter here. It wasn't a smooth transition, there were days/weeks with lots of tears at drop off, but her teachers were patient and flexible with her needs, and I am happy to say she is doing great now. We love that the classes are small and there are two teachers per pre-k class. As parents we get a monthly newsletter with what's to come for the month and I always look forward to seeing her interpretations of different artists for "artist of the month" and hearing from her what she learned in school everyday. Most of the teachers are bilingual so it was a huge plus for us as our daughter is primarily a Spanish speaker which brings me to my next huge plus- in a matter of just a few months her English has improved significantly! We are amazed at how much English she speaks now compared to when she started. One of the other big pluses about MAOD is their incorporation of Montessori principles and we always love seeing when the kids are learning by doing. Her teachers, Ms. Patty and Ms. Sinttia are truly wonderful! They both have their special way of connecting and nurturing each student based on their needs, we truly appreciated how they each adapted to our daughter's needs as she transitioned into school full time. My daughter loves them both and won't stop talking about them at home. The app the school uses to communicate with parents is great too, I love that teachers update with pictures and important announcements consistently. Overall, we would definitely recommend MAOD to anyone looking to enroll their child in a ECE program. So much so that we will definitely be bringing our little one here when they are old enough to enroll in the future. I hope this review will encourage other potential families to check out MAOD, as we believe that it is a truly nurturing and caring environment for little ones as they begin their early childhood education. Thank you, Ms Veronica, Ms. Patty, Ms. Sinttia, and all the teachers and staff who have made this experience wonderful!

    Update: My daughter was recently transitioned into the next age-level class with Ms. Ale, Ms. Asil,…read moreand Ms. Jasmine, and I can't express how happy I continue to be with this school and all the teachers we've come across. I was a little nervous about the transition at first, but the teachers are so kind and caring that it quickly put me at ease. My daughter had been struggling with her speech very early on, and since moving into this next age group she has continued to blossom even more. All of the teachers genuinely care, you can truly feel it, and it shows in the kids. Even though she is still new to the school setting, her transition into the new class was very smooth. Ms. Ale also incorporates home projects, which I really appreciate. As busy parents, it's a nice reminder to pause and spend quality one-on-one time with our little ones, nurturing their creativity and helping them grow. We've really enjoyed the first two projects and I'm grateful for the opportunity to slow down and focus on that special time together.

    Christian Montessori School of Gardena - The 2 yr. olds made this Apple Pie  (2/2 photos) Sept. 2024

    Christian Montessori School of Gardena

    (20 reviews)

    We were so lucky to find CMSoG two years ago on Google search while looking into sending our two…read moreyears old daughter to a preschool. I toured many preschools around Torrance and Gardena, but this was only place where I felt peace knowing that she was 100% cared and loved for. They love on your child like their own, and communication is so fast and easy because Ms.Julie and Pastor Danny cares about the parents as much as the children. The teachers help the children discover their interests and assist them to grow on their own pace. My child is now independent and confident in learning. She has become a resilient student and is definitely TK ready! Ms.Julie and Pastor Danny carefully and prayerfully crafts their classroom setting and the chemistry between the students. Your child will gain not only school skills but everything outside of school that is important such as interpersonal skills, independence, and emotion and motor control. The school is also very very reasonably priced considering the teacher-to-students ratio and the Montessori teaching you receive from the lovely and experienced teachers. The best part is that they teach the children about Christ in not an overbearing way but by example. If you are having hard time finding a Christian school for your baby, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms.Julie!!

    Very kind teacher, Miss Julie. Exceptional lessons and curriculum taught to children. Definitely…read moreChristian teaching with love of Jesus.

    Schoolhouse Downey - Practical Life

    Schoolhouse Downey

    (20 reviews)

    Our daughter attended Schoolhouse Downey for two years and we honestly can't say enough good…read morethings. From day one, Mrs. Valerie created such a warm, nurturing environment where curiosity was always encouraged. Our daughter came in pretty shy and unsure of herself, and over the two years we watched her transform into a confident, curious kid who loves asking questions and trying new things. What we loved most is that it never felt like just daycare -- it's a real learning environment where the kids are given a safe space to explore and grow at their own pace. Every day she'd come home telling us about something new she learned or made. We also loved that Mrs. Valerie would send us pictures and updates along the way. If you're on the fence about Schoolhouse Downey, don't be. Our daughter blossomed here, and we are so grateful for the foundation she got. Thank you for being such an amazing, kind, and caring teacher, Mrs. Valerie!

    My daughter has been attending Schoolhouse Downey for about 5 months now, and it has been such a…read moreblessing to have her learn and grow under Mrs. Valerie's care. Mrs. Valerie has tons of experience with preschool kiddos, they are always doing fun crafts and outdoor/play activities. And on top of that, she has a very organized and impressive curriculum, so this is not "just a daycare". My daughter loves that she gets to dance, do yoga, eat yummy pasta and play with her friends every week! And as a parent, of course the number one concern is safety, and I feel truly blessed that I know she is in good hands and that she is 100% safe with Mrs. Valerie. I am also thankful for Mrs. Valerie's support and special attention as my daughter transitioned out of pull ups and began learning English (we speak a different language at home). We recently went on a two week vacation (that was filled with beach and pool days, everyday!) and she asked several times when she goes back to Mrs. Valerie, so she definitely is doing everything right at Schoolhouse! Mrs. Valerie is a very supportive and caring teacher, and I highly recommend her.

    International Nido of Montessori

    International Nido of Montessori

    (9 reviews)

    Very overdue review as our son has been at Nido with Maria, James and team since he was 5.5 months…read moreold, and he is now just shy of 19 months old. If you're here as a parent looking for great care for your child-- I see you! It's such a process and can be such an emotional decision. Nido came highly recommended to us by neighbors and our eldest's school. Our neighbor recommended Nido to us and said, quote, "we love it." And when the teachers from our eldest son school (Meher Montessori) also recommended Nido, we knew we had to check it out. What seemed too good to be true at first, is absolutely fact, after having been with Nido over a year now -- Maria and James truly truly care for the children and their families. We had our eldest at home in family care for over 3 years so sending our second to school at 5.5 months was jarring. Maria and James were so patient and supportive with the transition. They really just care so much for their Nido community of families. The authentic Montessori environment was also an adjustment for us. We have grown to respect it and see such benefits in the methodology with both our children. Maria and James are truly gems -- we are so thankful to have them close and for the care they are giving our son. Today, we can't imagine having anyone else care for our baby boy. Thank you Ms. Maria, Mr. James and team!

    My son has been with Ms. Maria a little more than 6 months now and it's amazing to see his…read moreprogression and everything he's learned. He started attending Nido when he was around 9 months old and is building so many life skills such as independence (eating with a spoon or fork, drinking from a cup without even spilling, listening and doing simple commands like putting something away, picking something up, closing the door, etc.) I also noticed his concentration when he's playing with things at home or when we're at the dining table. I could go on and on about the things I notice him doing since starting at Nido. My son loves going to school each day and he adores his Montessori guide, Ms. Maria. She is very attentive and I appreciate that she really observes each child. She communicates well and her school is a true Montessori environment. She is always available whenever we have any questions. I definitely learn so much from her as I try to incorporate more of the Montessori philosophy at home and as a parent. She always emphasizes how she's there to work together with the parents for the child to benefit the most. We wished we could've start our first child with the Montessori philosophy earlier on because I can see how beneficial it is in life. I don't feel like I drop off my son to a "daycare". It's a Montessori school where the children "work", learn, and have fun.

    Kiddie Crest Academy - childcare - Updated July 2026

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