Big shoutout to Kiddie Academy Claremont to Ms Carmen and her staff of caretakers - Ms Debbie, Ms…read moreYolanda and many more on her staff. My kids have been part of Kiddie Academy Claremont and have gained so much from their sincere service / efforts to our community. Kiddie Academy Claremont has done the best possible for our communities, and I am taking a moment to acknowledge them creating value offering a safe, secure, clean, organized and happy day/care - school environment for all younger kids!! Ms Carmen and Kiddie Academy Claremont....Wish you all the best in your years of service to come.. Best, Vinay.

This review has been a long time coming. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire staff…read morefor providing my child with a safe, positive, and nurturing environment where they can learn, socialize, and truly thrive. My child has been attending for a couple of years now and has had several teachers -- each one has gone above and beyond my expectations. I am especially grateful to Carmen, the staff, and all the teachers for their dedication in preparing my child for the next steps in life. Every day we're greeted with smiles, warmth, and genuine engagement from everyone there, and it brings so much peace of mind as a parent. I absolutely love the playground, the learning activities and all the special holidays! My child does homework weekly so it's not all play, they have a fun way of engaging the children. My child is happy and learning and is safe, what more can a parent ask for? Thank you again to everyone who continues to show patience, compassion, and professionalism every single day.

5 Stars - Bright Beginnings Truly Lives Up to Its Name!…read more We feel incredibly fortunate to have found **Bright Beginnings** for our children! From day one, the staff has shown so much warmth, patience, and dedication. It's clear they genuinely care about each and every child, and they create an environment where kids feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. One of the things that stands out most is how **flexible** they are with scheduling. As long as you give them a week's notice, they are more than willing to work with you--something that's been a lifesaver for our family's ever-changing routine. Our children are thriving here. They're not just being cared for--they're **learning, growing, and building confidence** every day. We've seen such a positive difference in their development, and it's amazing to watch them come home happy and eager to share what they've learned. **Special shoutout to Ms. Monique**--she was a lifesaver during the potty training phase with our son. We were feeling so frustrated, and her patience, encouragement, and consistency made all the difference. We can't thank her enough! We truly can't recommend Bright Beginnings highly enough. If you're looking for a preschool that blends caring staff, thoughtful structure, and a fun, educational environment, this is it!

I highly recommend Bright Beginnings! As a parent, it's so challenging leaving your child in…read moresomeone's care. My son and now daughter have been attending Bright Beginnings for now 2 years. The staff and both directors are very kind, compassionate, professional, and really great with communication. I wouldn't take my kids anywhere else. If you're looking for a trusted, safe, and learning environment for your children; look no further. We've had a great experience thus far. Thank you Ms. Jennie, Ms. Kobe, Ms. Nerely, Ms. Aurora, Ms. Monique, Ms. Kathy, Ms. Sandra, and Bright Beginnings Staff for your continued services.

My daughters have been here for years both at the preschool, afterschool program and summer…read moreprogram, the staff has become family to us. It never feels like I am leaving them at school it feels like I am leaving them with a relative. The teachers truly care about the kids and but so much time effort and energy into the lesson plans and activities. Majority of the time when I go to pick them up they don't even want to leave which makes me feel great. The staff also does a really good job at communicating on dojo with pictures and updates on their day. If the kids get hurt playing they always do an amazing job at communicating that as well. This summer ms. Denise has taken them on so many cool field trips like the pool, the library the movies and the kids are really enjoying the summer. Sometimes as a parent having to work in the summer leaves you feeling guilty you're not doing more for your kids through the summer but with them here I feel like they are having a really fun time Thank you abc for me preschool for all the wonderful memories that we want to continue making

This school has been a blessing to my daughter. The teachers are not only patient, and caring, but…read morevery experienced and knowledgeable on child development. My daughter has blossomed so much during her time here and they've helped her in so many ways. We love this school and can't recommend them enough.

My grandson has been attending this daycare for several years. All of his teachers have been…read moreloving, caring, and attentive to his needs. The kids engage in a wide variety of activities: singing, artwork, science, etc. They recently put on a Christmas pageant, which was quite an impressive feat! When I come to pick my grandson up, the kids are usually in a circle, singing their little hearts out! :) The children seem to really enjoy being there. The rooms are clean and inviting, and there are lots of age-appropriate books and toys for them to engage with. I highly recommend this facility! First-rate teachers AND a first-rate director!

We had our child who was almost 3 there for about 3 months and had been potty trained for over 6…read moremonths. They allowed him to poop in his pants. They never told me. They left him in it. What's worse is the director never called me even after we pulled our child out to apologize or even discuss what had transpired. I left a note with our final payment and she never even contacted me. Now our son is in a much better preschool where he's loved and doesn't poop in his pants.

My son has been attending school for the last 4 months. I have to start by saying what made me feel…read morethis was the right fit was the day I toured the school. We were welcomed by kind and friendly staff, they answered all my first time mom questions, let me bring my husband back to tour and went over in detail all that my son would experience while there day to day. Our son has thrived since attending. His vocabulary, counting skills, and recognition of items/colors/and just over all things has amazed us. We have him in part time but the staff includes us in all events and we are treated as family every morning we walk in. We can't thank the staff enough for taking care of our son, teaching him and helping us create a love for learning.

I decided to give this place a tour to see if I would like enroll a 1 yr old here. Unfortunately, I…read moredecided not to enroll here due to these factors. The first thing I noticed that it was an old building and it had this very heavy musty smell. I was double masked and the smell was really strong. This could be a sign of mold, mildew, things like that. Who knows? But, if I was a parent, I wouldn't want my child smelling this all day. The second thing is, in the infant room. I saw the teacher holding an infant and rocking them to sleep. I also saw one toodler just playing by himself. He was just climbing on a foam and making eye contact at us as well. That poor kid, I thought. There were no other kids to play with him. He didn't seem like he was having fun. Well, on the plus side...there'll be less chances to get sick since it's at low capacity right now. This is understandable since they're quite short staff. Tuition is $310 a week for full time and $185 for full 2 days. They close at 4:30pm. You provide your own food. The playground has shade over it, which is nice. It's great that it's very convenient for me, but also I wouldn't want my child to not be very happy here being that there's only one other kid here. I do like that they warm up the cow milk for you. I also like their sleeping layout. But, I'll definitely be touring more places before deciding!

Very sweet preschool program! The teachers have always been so kind, compassionate and loving…read moretoward my son. I've never had to convince him to go to school, and that's saying a lot because he's 3 haha! I also love that this is a biblical-based school, and my son often does our dinner-time prayer that he has learned during snack time. New to the area, we had considered another preschool that was closer to our home, but ultimately decided on CBNS. I'm so glad we did, because I've seem him grow and just genuinely enjoy his preschool experience. The drive through drop off/pick up is also a wonderful bonus because I always have other children in the car! Thank you to the wonderful staff here, I'm glad we get to see you for another year :)

We moved into the area from the other side of the country right when my 3 year old was getting…read moreready to start preschool. All I could do from that long of a distance was look online to try and find somewhere for him to attend and lucky for me, I stumbled upon CBNS! Finding CBNS was the BEST thing that could've ever happened for my child and our family! The way they run the school allows for so much growth not only in education, but in dealing with big emotions, learning how to interact and play well with other kids, and experiencing how our differences make us special with the diversity. The smaller classes allow for personal relationships with the teacher and classmates. My son's favorite people are his friends at school! They really care about the kids and I am so grateful that my son had the chance to attend CBNS. Can't wait for my second to also attend when he get's older! :)

My daughter loved going to Heartwood in Montclair! The one in Montclair has a small number of…read morestudents in the school and small class sizes. It was a peaceful and clean place. There were always new manipulatives such as shapes on a table with light under it, to aid in my daughter's learning process. She was always learning but it was all through play. She would tell me about her friends there. She had a lot less tantrums at home too, because she always had a great day at school! The teachers were so kind and understanding about child development. The cost is competitive and so worth it. The only thing that didn't work for me was that I wanted someone to do all the potty training for me. The potty training was the bane of my existence as a parent because of the stressful experience I had with my first child. My child wanted to take her time, which was my only worry, because I wanted to make sure she was potty-trained by the time she entered TK, and because of my busy work schedule, I couldn't potty train much. They work with the parents to potty train, and because I wasn't ready to potty train her they didn't push it much for her. I would say to most parents in the area- send your kids there and you won't regret it! Compared to what I've seen and experienced with some other amazing preschools, Heartwood was a true gem!

I have taken my child to this daycare for the past 7 months now. I heard about this daycare from a…read moreteacher I knew. She has brought her 2 children here since her first born. One is now 5 and the other is 3. Knowing she has brought both of her children gave me a peace of mind because it meant she really does trust them. I started bringing my child once she was 1 years old. As a first time mother, I was really concerned about who I can trust with my child. I'm super protective.. Before I heard about this daycare, I was searching for other daycares around the area. My daughter never smiled at other daycares. She seem serious and just checking her surroundings. Once we checked out Heartwood, as soon as my daughter saw the director and other teachers around said hi to her, she started smiling and laughing.. That was a big win for me! She normally doesn't smile with strangers but she was smiling with teachers and the director here at the daycare. This made me feel like she felt comfortable and felt like the vibe was good for her. I checked everything out and it was as I expected; clean, organized and safe. I loved everything about this daycare. During the first days of drop off, my daughter did cry the first 2 weeks when I left but after that, she was ok. Now, she waves goodbye and enjoys going to school. As a peace of mind, during the day, they send you notifications about her daily activity and any important messages. Overall, this is a great Daycare! I highly recommend it. I hope telling a bit of my story will help you decide this is the right school for you and your family. You won't regret it!

We have had an amazing experience at LVPPP. The teachers and staff are caring and create a…read morewonderful environment for our kiddos. The freedom to play and create has helped my daughter's social development exponentially.

LVPPP is truly a hidden gem in the Foothills area. It is magical, beautiful and a super special…read moreplace for littles (and their families, too). ***Please don't be alarmed by all the old reviews from 5 plus years ago. I've heard that LVPPP was indeed a very different school back then! Totally different leadership and teachers.*** First off, a little background on me- I have a degree in childhood development and early education, but first and foremost, I am a parent. And I want to be as involved and connected with my child's life as much as possible. I also fully understand that every child and every family's needs are different. So for us, LVPPP was an ideal fit and we are so happy with our decision to send our daughter there. This preschool fulfills all my wants and prayers for my child's first school experiences outside of our home. Some main highlights: 1. Teachers who are loving, nurturing and care about every single child's life and sees them as whole individuals and unique. My daughter absolutely LOVES her teacher and that's saying a lot for a child who is extremely attached to her mother and has separation anxiety. LVPPP teachers help prepare children and their parents for the transition being "away" from their families for a few hours at a time. They are so patient, so empathetic and really take the time to honor each child's feelings and individuality while modeling cooperation, co-regulation and communication. It is a very warm and home-like environment. 2. Community of caregivers, parents, families who all are working together for the school and the children. LVPPP is a co-op school and is part of the California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools, which is a network of organized co-ops focused on the principle that the best education will result from an active partnership among parents, teachers, and children. Being a volunteer in my child's classroom 2-3 times a month really has allowed me to get to know the people who actually see my child- I know the teachers very well and also know every single parent and child closely, much like extended family. We have playdates and help watch each others children outside of school as a result, and this has been invaluable benefit being part of this school- where lifelong relationships are fostered. 3. Child-directed, PLAY and inquiry based learning philosophy. PLAY is the work of the child. LVPPP is Reggio Emilia inspired and we love that. It follows my child's natural curiosity and focused on the process versus end product in learning and development. LVPPP's director is extremely knowledgeable and passionate in this area and empowers both students and families to be active agents in their environment. The environment is set up to invite play and exploration. Children engage in messy play, engage all their senses, challenge their fine and gross motor skills, and really tinker and experiment in open-ended play. There's also a big emphasis on social emotional development and regulation. The campus itself is beautiful and every detail has been well thought out to provoke exploration, discussion and creativity. 4. It's a non-profit that's trying to serve the community, providing high quality early childhood education to families in the area. It strives to be very accessible, diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all. All backgrounds are celebrated and family structures. I appreciate the fact that the tuition is quite reasonable and allows families from various levels of means still be able to access a preschool with the bells and whistles you may find at higher end preschools, but it's due to the joint effort of hard work that the families and teachers have contributed from their own time, effort and dedication to make the school what it is. 5. Health and safety is taken seriously especially during this COVID era. The director and leadership stay atop local health authority recommendations and goes above based on the input of the families and what they're comfortable with. We have been very happy with the pragmatic approach that LVPPP takes in trying to ensure the students stay healthy but also understanding that nothing is perfectly avoidable.