A year ago, I had to withdraw my daughter from her preschool midway through the school year because…read morethe program wasn't challenging enough for her. Finding a new school at that time wasn't easy. When I first visited FVM, there were no spots available, but I was impressed by how well-organized everything was--from the classrooms to the curriculum. I even asked Ms. Sneha, the school director, if I could pay a higher tuition just to secure a place for my daughter because I wanted her to attend so badly. Fortunately, a family was about to leave, and we were able to enroll her. That turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. Since then, my daughter has thrived with teaching tailored to her abilities rather than her age (she has a late birthday, so in the public school system she would still be at the preschool level). Thanks to the support of her teachers, she has excelled academically. After a year at FVM, she took the GATE exam through the school district. Not only was she able to skip a grade, and she was also accepted into the GATE program. I truly believe this wouldn't have happened if she hadn't attended FVM. I'm incredibly grateful to FVM and all the staff. Ms. Sneha is such a kind and caring person. Without her, my daughter wouldn't have had the opportunity to learn here. Ms. Neranja, one of my daughter's primary teachers, holds strong teaching principles, and whenever I speak with her, I feel confident that my daughter is in good hands. My daughter often talks about her teachers at home, especially Ms. Neranja and Ms. Erika. Although my daughter has only been at FVM for a short time, the experience has had a profoundly positive impact and laid a strong foundation for her future educational goals. I cannot thank everyone enough--I am truly grateful.

We recently wrapped up our time at Fountain Valley Montessori and our family could not be more…read moregrateful. We decided to keep our child here for an additional year instead of moving on to TK. While TK would have been a great transition, this extra year allowed our child to truly come out of their shell. There are some things worth investing in, and while I am a big supporter of public schools, FV Montessori gave my children a foundation that is absolutely priceless. Ms. Gloria is simply the best. She created a nurturing, safe environment for our child to grow, while also providing the structure and rules that are so important. This chapter has officially closed for us, but we will always be thankful to Ms. Gloria, Ms. Gurpreet, Ms. Vivian, Ms. Lindsay, Ms. Sneha, Ms. Jahaira, Ms. Remington, Ms. Madelyn, Ms. Bea, Ms. Alicia, Ms. Paula, Ms. Ana, Ms. Neranja, Ms. Enoka, and all the other incredible teachers and staff who make this school such a gem. Daycare, childcare, preschool--picking the right one can be daunting, but I highly recommend checking out Fountain Valley Montessori. You will not be disappointed.

We love Slater Montessori! My son really enjoys going to school. It was a little scary for him at…read morefirst, but everyone was so kind, patient, and caring that he adjusted really well. He went from crying at drop-off to running off to play with his friends. You can tell the staff genuinely loves the kids. They do fun activities every day like crafts, singing, dancing, and even field trips. It feels like a real school where the kids get to learn, socialize, and grow instead of just watching TV all day. The new playground for the younger kids is amazing too! We couldn't be happier and definitely recommend Slater Montessori.

Best preschool in Orange County!…read more When my son missed the cutoff for Transitional Kindergarten (TK), we started searching for a preschool program for him. We visited three other nearby schools, but Slater Montessori stood out immediately. While other places felt disorganized and had a cold, business-like administration that treated us like just a number, this school was completely different. Ms. Elizabeth and Mr. Deyon are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They know every single student by name and always communicate so thoughtfully. The administration is top-notch--always well-organized and great at keeping parents informed. The teachers here are phenomenal! They truly care about the kids, ensuring they are safe, happy, and having fun every day. My son has learned so much, including his alphabets, phonics, math, and valuable social skills. I cannot thank the entire staff enough for everything they do. I highly recommend Slater Montessori to everyone!

Our family has had a wonderful experience with Huntington Valley Preschool. My son attended from…read morethe time he was 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten. At the time, they had an outstanding kindergarten program where he learned to read right away. Today, he is in the GATE program and continues to thrive academically. When it came time to find a preschool for my daughter, I only needed care two days a week. Ms. Christine and Mrs. Jodi were incredibly accommodating and worked with us to find a schedule that fit our family's needs. We now live a little farther away, but I am more than willing to make the drive because I completely trust them. Ms. Christine and Mrs. Jodi are warm, kind, and genuinely care about every child. They teach strong Christian values, good character, and create a loving environment where children feel safe and supported. Another thing I appreciate is that they prepare their own meals, which gives the school such a personal, family-like atmosphere. I highly recommend Huntington Valley Preschool to any family looking for a caring, faith-based preschool with dedicated teachers who truly invest in their students.

We've had such a wonderful experience at Huntington Valley Preschool in Fountain Valley! From the…read moremoment we enrolled, we felt welcomed into a nurturing, supportive environment--exactly what we were looking for in our child's first school. Our toddler absolutely loves going to school here and looks forward to it every day. We've noticed many other happy 2- and 3-year-olds thriving as well--it's clear this is a preschool that really understands the needs of young children. The staff truly goes above and beyond. Ms. Jodi and Ms. Christine are phenomenal--warm, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to each child. They create a space that feels safe, joyful, and structured for both play and learning. It's easy to see how much they care, and that makes all the difference. We were so impressed, we referred a friend--her son now attends and loves it just as much. It's a great feeling knowing your child is in good hands, learning, growing, and having fun in a place that feels like an extension of home. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a high-quality preschool experience in the Fountain Valley area!

Hilltop Preschool feels like home for us. I'm so grateful that we are able to start our daughter's…read moreearly childhood journey here as a family, where we have opportunities to learn and grow with her in a co-op environment. Our teachers provide the tools for us to be better parents, as we also learn to give ourselves grace. They are one of the most kind, genuine, and empathetic humans. The ratio allows teachers to hold space for our children, which is so important while they are still developing their emotional and self awareness. The school's ethos matches not just our approach to parenting but the values that matter to us. It is inclusive, supportive, diverse, and intentional community building.

I'm grateful to this school and the heart of this school - the teachers. My children actually love…read moreschool. My husband and I are actually stronger parents thanks to this school. It's truly a community. I recommend you really immerse yourself in the co-op by volunteering in the classroom. You will learn so much! Your children are loved, safe and respected here.

When it was time to look for a preschool for my three year old little guy, I was pretty hesitant…read more My wife is home with him so we didn't have to find a place for him necessarily. I've heard some horror stories and didn't want to put my son in a situation he didn't need to be in unless it was amazing. Let me tell you, this place is amazing. He regularly comes home with stories of his social interactions and things his teacher has taught him. The school is experiental and Christ centered, both of which were vitally important to my family. They also have regularly planned special events and evening programs from time to time. It's certainly more investment than the free district programs out there but I always say, you get what you pay for.

Love this preschool! Our 2 year old is thriving! We toured many preschools in the area and I will…read moresay this one was by far the cleanest. Every single morning they start by going into class ti wash their hands. The facilites are clean and playground is so organized. The staff is so sweet and very caring. They have their check in and check out system down. It's all on an app and you get photos everyday of the kids and their activities. If you are a worrier like me and have a hard time letting go, they make you feel so safe leaving your babies here. Also they have structure and teachings it's just not all play based. They learning through different forms. Cannot say enough good things!

Can't recommend this place enough. I have 2 year old and a 7 month old that have been enrolled…read moresince they were both 3 months old. They treat my kids as if they were their own and genuinely care about their well being. They do a variety of activities outside, arts and crafts and expose them to a variety of foods instead of having the same meals every day. They update you through the app for every time they change their diaper, every meal they eat and every nap they take. They also upload lots of pictures and videos throughout the day which makes it that much better to see the little ones! My only complaint is the price which is fairly expensive but I guess you can't put a price on quality care of your child and knowing they are in safe hands.

My 20 month old comes here and has been since 9 months old, w/ the exception of a small break. I…read morecouldn't be happier with having chosen this location. Everytime i go pick him up, other teachers who aren't his teacher say hi to him and call him by name... i think it shows what a good , close knit intertwined community they have there... they seem to all know all of the kids. Its really sweet. When we took a break... teachers are still remembered him when we came back. I absolutely adore the pictures they take and send on the kinder app. I look forward to them so much during my work day and it brightens my shift so much. They're always incredibly responsive when i send messages on the app also. We had a spot open up at my husband's job's onsite daycare that we had waited for for a long time and ended up declining it because we could see how much the consistent caregivers and community my son has gotten used to there was important to us and my son's development. We don't want to change what we have there and the relationship's my son has built. So glad we landed here .

We absolutely love The Waves! I went on many school tours before deciding to send my daughter here,…read moreand I'm so glad I chose it. Miss Carey and Miss Natal are wonderful teachers--so caring, patient, and attentive. I love seeing how much my daughter is learning every day. The class sizes are great, and I love how the school looks and how everything flows. It's always very clean and well organized. The sensory activities and arts & crafts are amazing, and I really appreciate the creative activities they do every month for the kids. I also love that they consistently update parents with pictures and videos--it means so much to see what our kids are doing during the day. Most importantly, my daughter truly loves going to The Waves, and that says everything.

Disclaimer: Part of my wait in reviewing was in part of a fear in retaliation --in that our family…read morecan be smeared negatively in a reply by the director-- but ultimately, as a reader of this review, you can do with it what you will. This is just a summary of our experience. May yours be better if you choose to go with The Wave. Our son started at The Wave in June 2023 shortly after he turned 2. We previously had him enrolled in a daycare since he was 7 months as we are both working parents. This was our first experience with a preschool and we were enamored with its promise. The Red Room (2 year olds) was full of support: Miss Megan, Miss Debbie, Miss Sherrill. The after school and summer program was amazing: Miss Sharon --who helped us with napping and potty training advice --and Miss Kristi --who always loved on my son --were standouts. We were gracious when our son was bitten (teeth marks and bruise left on his hip) early on into enrollment, but it was because we are understanding that toddlers can be toddlers. We came to every event, supported the book orders, and were genuinely smitten and communicative with our teachers. Being a public school teacher myself, I try to be the parent I wish to have supporting me --one that works as a team in student-centered goals. In fall 2024, things started to go awry. The Yellow Room (3 year olds) had a teacher who left due to starting a family and the position was filled by someone who went to preschool and church at Beachpoint. She was co-partnered with another teacher whose demeanor is quite cold. The majority of the class were girls. As August turned into September, we started getting behavioral reports for our son. We met with the director, Mr. Gabe, and set goals. We were cooperative, but my husband did bring up the point that my son either never had problems prior to this school year's room assignment or were never notified. We believe the latter point struck a nerve with Mr. Gabe as the behavioral forms turned from one a week into one given every day or even multiple times a day. Things that ranged from throwing toys (which we held him accountable for --we are not delusional when it comes to parenting) to playing with the decor (they had used a salt and pepper shaker and turned them into some decorations) and running towards pumpkins. We were called for early pick ups (once we dropped him off at 10:20 after an appointment and were called back to pick him up at 10:57 am) which was a struggle for two working parents to arrange coverage and run to grab our son. We met again with Mr. Gabe and he gave us the opportunity to change rooms mid-October. Miss Bell was a blessing and for two weeks, our son was improving and Mr. Gabe said he "couldn't wait to partner with us." Then, at the end of October, he left us a voicemail to set up another meeting. Conveniently, the end of the month was when our tuition was already paid. He wanted to dismiss our son. Concurrently, Miss Vanessa at the front office had suggested we get our son assessed. I was unclear on what he needed an assessment for, but as a teacher and parent, I wanted to make sure I was cooperative and checked off the efforts. Fountain Valley School District was phenomenal (shout out to their school psych Mr. Justin) and was able to observe our son at The Wave. After much effort (we had to take work off to be on hand for the asssessments), our son did not qualify for autism nor speech delays. It was just further validation that our son was ...a 3 year old boy being a 3 year old boy. I waited almost a year to post this review because I wanted to be able to look back and fairly examine what we went through. I now have the hindsight to understand that I had "dream school" goggles on. I see more clearly now that the school really worked with families that had easy daughters or obedient sons. Mr. Gabe even said, per our dismissal, that his school follows the teachings of "Jesus who goes after every lost lamb" but that unfortunately his school didn't have resources that we needed. I bring this up because in the winter, we enrolled our son at another preschool, and he is THRIVING... and the school has no more resources than The Wave. What they do have are all experienced teachers of 15+years who have huge hearts and patience for littles. I was initially ashamed of being "kicked out" of The Wave, but when I shared everything that we went through, the new school's director just said... "Your son's been on this earth for what...3 years? He's a boy. He's a kid. He's learning!" We haven't had an issue and he'll attend TK there next year. To top it off, some of the Wave teachers still keep in touch with us and after his dismissal, a few dropped off gifts or attended his tball games (in the spring too). It's a conflict of interest as it's their work place, but I think they empathized for our experience and loved our son. It was a hard lesson to learn, but if you are a parent, don't be afraid of your intuition.

My child has been attending Cornerstone since September and we LOVE IT! The teachers and…read moreadministrators are well organized, thoughtful and family oriented. We are very happy about the level of care our child is receiving, and big shout out to Miss Alex for always making sure we have a great drop off!

Cornerstone Christian Preschool is a great start for your child's early education. Christ centered…read morelearning. Ready for Kinder after TK. Wonderful staff. Family atmosphere.

We had an incredible experience with shoreline preschool! My son started when he was about 1 and…read moreattended for a year. We relocated after buying a house and were so sad to say goodbye. The teachers at this school are incredible and they truly care. We tried two daycares before this program and had to patiently wait our turn on the waitlist. It was clear why there was a waitlist because this program is top notch. My son thrived at shoreline and loved going to school. We will miss you all!!

When we first put our name on the waitlist, we prayed we'd be accepted. At the time, the infant…read moreprogram didn't start until 10 months old, so we enrolled my son in another daycare in Fullerton while we waited and hoped for a spot at Shoreline. Then, just two weeks before he was set to start in Fullerton, we got the call--Shoreline had a spot for him in their new extended infant program. We didn't hesitate for a second. We said YES right away! My son has been going to Shoreline since February 2024, when he was just 6 months old. As a first-time mom, leaving him in someone else's care was nerve-wracking--but the Shoreline staff made that transition so much easier. They've been nothing but kind, welcoming, and understanding. They gave me peace of mind from day one. What stood out to me the most is how even staff members who aren't in his class know his name. It really feels like a community that sees and values every child. He started in room B118 with Ms. Lety and Ms. Tina, who quickly became like his aunts away from home. They cared for him with so much love and warmth--it truly felt like family. He later moved up to room B117 with Ms. Natalie, Ms. Ceci, and Ms. Skylar, and they've been just as amazing. Now that he's in the toddler program, he loves his outdoor playtime. The playground is clean, spacious, and gives the kids a chance to explore and grow. Every afternoon when I pick him up, he proudly walks me over to the playground, as if showing me his favorite place. I honestly couldn't feel more grateful to have found Shoreline. It's more than just a preschool--it's a hidden gem in Orange County, and I'm so thankful my son gets to grow up in such a loving, nurturing environment.

OC Tiny Tots is Awesome! My daughter is in their summer program, she has enjoyed going to class…read moresince the 1st day. I am beyond satisfied with how professional, warm, and friendly Mrs. Goodenough is and all the other teachers are. They really get it and care about all the students. She has learned so much. I wish I would have known about them sooner! Definitely recommend them to anyone I know.

My son has attended Mrs Goodenough's class for a year, I founds 3 hours to be perfect for him to…read moreease him into school. She is great with the kids, my son really enjoys the class, loves his teacher, and has learned so much. We thought about TK this year but decided to enroll him in OC Tiny Tots for another year because he's so comfortable there and I am confident that he will learn so much more in a class where he feels so comfortable and has a teacher that understands him and works to his strengths. I wanted to give him another year of that personal attention before school starts. I highly recommend OC Tiny Tots.