This is my first time ever being away from my kids due to work. When I say the staff at Kindercare…read morehave made the transition so easy. I get daily updated pictures of my kids. I get personalized messages. They also give me a synopsis of their day at pick-up. When I say I couldn't have chosen a better daycare! Thank you Belmont shore for all that you do and being a trustworthy learning center. Only one month in and I am beyond pleased and looking to what to come!

Our 2 year old son has been going to KinderCare for the past 3 months. It was a tough transition…read moregoing from grandma to a new environment but the staff was amazing at helping our boy feel at home and to calm my nerves. The teachers are amazing Mrs. Ashley & Carolina are so caring and always keep us up to date on how our boy is doing. Our son has learned so much at school it's always amazing seeing the things he comes home to share. He barely had a chance to socialize before but I am so happy he now has made friends and he looks forward to seeing them everyday. KinderCare has an app that they update you on throughout the day about naps, meals and diaper changes. They also send you photos throughout the day so you can see what your kid is up to. We even got an update when a small earthquake happened letting us know how the kids were doing. This facility cares and everyone from the teachers to staff knows your child's name it feels so special knowing he's cared for by a kind staff.

There are not enough positive things I can say about Nature's Edge! My son is preparing to leave to…read morestart pre-k in the public system and I am truly so sad that he has to leave this safe, wonderful place where I trust the staff and where I know he is engaged and truly learning new skills every day. I have noticed that my son knows things like letters, numbers and phonics that other children do not and I know that this is largely from his time at NECD as they offer optional homework and have an academic curriculum a few days of the week. We've had an amazing experience and I would recommend this center to anyone who is exploring preschools in the Long Beach area.

Well where i can even begin my son Ezra started at Natures Edge Preschool in Feb. i believe i…read moreabsolutely approve love how well the school runs Ms. Jay, Ms. Amber & the rest of the teachers their incredible with everything they do with the children love how they make me feel so welcomed more so how Ms. Jay + Ms. Amber is so communicative are when it comes to incidents, class newsletter

I have taken my time to write this review until after my daughter left the school because of course…read moreI wanted to get a more bird eye view. With that in mind, I wanna say I am deeply grateful for this school. They have great systems in place with low ratio and really teach the little ones a lot while they're there. I can solidly say that at two years old my daughter can count from one to 20 and sing the whole alphabet along with about 15 different nursery, rhymes and stack blocks and has very advanced fine motor and motor skills because of the school. I'm a licensed OT and always felt safe with and confident in staff. Mrs. Nali, Mrs Dhammika, and Mrs Nayana are well educated in this age group, patient, and loving. All of the staff are truly wonderful. We went from infant, to wobbler, to toddler and transitioned very well. I don't know the frequency but every time my child which class they gave me a comprehensive developmental checklist to tell me what my child was doing or wasn't doing that was on track for proper development or not and that is huge. When you're a busy parent and don't always notice some of the things that Are typical or atypical to have some professional eyes to help you understand where your child is developmentally is huge. They are CPR trained and do a great job with making sure they're fed and changed consistently. My baby never came home hungry or never was crying when I picked her up and never got diaper rash there. If you choose to be part of the little app, you will get photos of your child. Once every couple weeks in the classroom is playing with the other children. They also send little videos and they do little Halloween parades and classroom parties. The Christmas parade is precious too! The focus of MONTESSORI is self-sufficiency which as an occupational therapist I really love. She would come home and if she spilled something, she would run right away to try to clean it up. She very much wanted to learn how to do things on her own and she knew how to threw away her own trash, which was not something I taught her at home necessarily lol It truly is adorable and prepares your baby for a successful road ahead with school and life beyond. My only thing I would change is having carpet or soft floor in the infant room vs hard floors. Other than that, everything really is done perfectly, and they have a lovely little outdoor space that they take them to a few times a day where they can ride bikes and do the slide and all of that. Learning how to operate in a group and look at what the rest of the group is doing and follow along is a critical life skill, and my baby has transitioned to preschool seamlessly because of her experience at this other school. In fact, one of her current teachers used to work at Wee care as well and has positive things to say.

We are eternally grateful to Wee Care's wonderful staff and teachers! Our son has learned so much…read morein such a short time and we are truly impressed with all the skills he has gained - social, language, art, motor, and more! A true reflection of Wee Care's dedication, and nourishing environment. Every single teacher our son had during his time at Wee Care truly helped prepare him for the future and have allowed him to have such a great head start. We leave this review with so much love and appreciation for Ms. Dhammika, Nali, Maria, Mary, Dima, Alondra, Derrika, Melanie and the rest of their teachers!

I wish my child could attend this school forever and no that is not hyperbole…read more My baby was one of the first to join the guppies group when it was starting. We were getting ready to say goodbye to our in home nanny and had started to tour a couple of schools that left me....almost depressed? I was not sure I was going to find the right place that was accepting children under the 2 year mark that I felt comfortable with. When you have to return to work and trust another with your baby who is not fully communicating it is serious business. I had no intention to settle for anything that was just OK. When I walked into BSCC, taking in all of the bright rooms, clean space, interactive outdoor area and the ocean view I instantly felt a peace I had been searching for. Could I attend? Haha. I told Ms. Anna I would be right back with my son so they could meet, we could sign the paperwork and enroll immediately. Cut to now- he is almost 3 and I couldn't feel more lucky. Ms Erika and Ms Michelle (affectionally called Tita and Mimi) love my child like their own. My son started out nervous as most children and now he tries to call his teachers on the weekends from his toy phone to hang out. We get compliments on his vocabulary and sharing skills when he is out and he is also really getting down potty training! They have been so patient with him and give me great feedback. He has moved into Ms Dora's class where I'm sure he will continue to flourish. Outside of the regular curriculum the school offers fun activities such as Soccer Shots and Summer Friday water play where my kid always has a blast. They also have thoughtful events for the parents like their recent school wide art show, Father's day donuts with dad/ Mother's day flowers and coffee (complete with photo station). I am so thankful we found this place. I will be an absolute wreck when he graduates.

My daughter has been attending since Feburary 2026. All the staff have been welcoming and helped my…read moredaughter adjust quickly. The center is kept very clean and tidy. I regularly see staff cleaning and disinfect toys, the playground is well kept, and the location is secure with a keypad on the door. My daughter loves her teacher Miss Tamika and the director Ana is super helpful. One of my favorite things so far was the art show they hosted showcasing all the childrens art- it was so cute! We only spent a short time here but we are looking forward to the graduation ceremony they will be hosting for the kids going to kindergarten next year. I highly recommend this center if you live in the area!

Our young (pre-toddler) son has been going to Bixby Oaks for several months and he now looks…read moreforward to showing up every morning. The teachers there are attentive, fun, and the children always seem to be having a great time whenever I am dropping him off or picking him up. They always give me a detailed report of how his day went with specific notes on his little check-in sheet and how he was doing that day as well. I definitely feel confident and happy with bringing him here. He's always got a big smile on his face and gets excited in the car when we pull into the parking lot!

My granddaughter attended Bixby Oaks for the past 2.7 years. She loved every one of her teachers…read moreand they clearly loved her right back!! She learned how to read by age 3, she learned kindness, sharing, and responsibility from the love and acceptance shown by all staff. As a grandmother I was often unsure of the drop off/pick up rules but the staff were always patient and helpful. We are so thankful to have had this wonderful, safe establishment for our baby's early years. I highly recommend Bixby Oaks Children Center!!!

Our daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Ms. Jay's Preschool and Daycare. She started at 18…read moremonths and has advanced socially, academically and is more than equipped to enter Pre-K. This a small but mighty daycare that allows for a lot of personalized interaction and hands on learning. They are constantly coming up with creative and engaging ways to introduce new subjects, such as planting herbs for Earth Day, watching the metamorphosis of caterpillars into butterflies or one of their many holiday celebrations. The fact that they offer a customized schedule is another plus, as some daycares will not accept part time enrollment. We could not be more grateful for the structure and care provided by the staff. Thank you to Ms. Jay, Mr. Kap, Ms. Ordie, Ms. Brisa and Ms. T!

We LOVE Miss Jay's! We were referred by a friend whose child attends the preschool and we couldn't…read morebe happier! Our daughter receives such nurturing and care from all the staff and Mr. Kap (owner) is loved by all the children. We feel that her development has significantly increased since attending. She just turned 2 and last night she read me every letter and every number on our license plate!!! The facilities are always clean and well cared for, and everything is locked with cameras. Every month we receive a newsletter telling us the theme for each weeks' lesson plan. Some of the staff members have worked here for 20+ years which reassures us that they are committed and caring. The cost is right on par with most preschools, but this school can take the under 2 y/o's which our daughter was under 2 when she started. We feel so thankful to have found Miss Jay's! Miss Jay's has been operating for 25+ years and they also have a sister preschool on the other side of Long Beach since 2008. Try it! You won't be disappointed.

We started researching early preschool for Maya late last year. We were so thrilled to find Newport…read moreAcademy, which is also right in our neighborhood. Maya started attending just before she turned 2 in January of this year and goes 2 days per week. We started with the Friday playgroup in December. Annie and the other teacher guides made Maya's transition as smooth as possible, although it was naturally tough for us to separate at first. It didn't take long for Maya to love her school and teachers! The Outside Space. Newport Academy is just the perfect sized place of learning that we were looking for - there are many teacher guides for the students, and the school has 15 kids. The overall set-up is so great: enclosed playground with the standards like playhouses, swings, a slide, vintage tricycles; plus things to stimulate imagination like a DIY mud kitchen, cardboard boxes, and a shaded reading nook. Daily, the teachers set up activities in this play yard for the kids, like water play, painting, play dough, and other sensory activities. The Inside Space. Annie has created a serene and beautiful environment. There is a cool playhouse, tree house, and numerous sensory and learning opportunities. The school is Montessori-style learning, so they have these trays of "work" activities, which they take and utilize, then put back. We are impressed by how the teachers help guide these toddlers, aged 18 months ~ 3 years, to engage, focus, learn, develop a routine, listen, and be creative in this wonderful space. How they keep 15 toddlers calm and orderly inside is amazing, as keeping just 1 calm is often challenging! Overall, you can feel the love and passion behind Newport Academy, that has been created and evolved over 20 years. It is a living space and constantly changes. We have seen so many positive developments in Maya since she started attending - from teaching us songs and dances, sitting and focusing on her "work, " interacting with other children, and her physical abilities like climbing and confidence in trying new things. We are happy to be part of this community.

My son was just diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at 2-1/2 years old and I immediately…read moreregistered him at Phases for the morning program Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 11:30. Prior to Phases, he'd just been staying at home and the only socialization or structure he got was play dates and relatives. Since starting at Phases for the past month and a half, my son has been doing so well - it's like night and day. Before he could not sit still in his chair for over a minute and now, he sits at the table to eat and drink and watch some tv, and he even puts all the toys away in their respective spots even without being asked. He is als socializing so much more now whereas prior to Phases, the only socialization he did was with mommy and daddy. He didn't ask for kisses and hugs, and now, he gives kisses and hugs freely and enjoys it immensely. Phases is amazing when it comes children, whether they are on the spectrum or not. Annie, Stephanie and the gang and just a godsend and I'm so grateful every day.

This review is for the west campus. My 2 year daughter went there for 5 months and never adjusted…read more She's a happy, loving, little girl, but she wasn't happy going there and became scared and fearful to go. In fact she never really wanted to go to that school in the morning. When I picked her up a few times, she's had scratches, cuts, one time a big deep scratch that left a scar on her face; which made me question if it was from an adult working there. What finally made me withdrew her almost immediately was she started telling us a kid was hitting her at that school, and when we asked the teacher aide, she lied to us. My daughter is currently at another school now and she loves it, she adjusted the first week and is happy to go and happy when we pick her up. I wish I took her someplace else sooner.

Please do not send your child here. My 4-year old daughter was bullied on at least 5 separate…read moreoccasions between September-October 2018. The director was not at all empathetic with our situation and indicated that we were either exaggerating or manufacturing the stories. My distraught daughter reported being: (1) pushed down to which the assistant teacher, Maria, affirmed; (2) spit at in the face to which the teacher placed the other child on timeout; (3) pushed to the asphalt ground and sustained abrasions on her knee/shin, of which the school denied happening; (4) slapped and clawed in the face with finger nails, of which the school again denied happening; and (5) pushed off of an outdoor slide and sustained a large bruise on her triceps. All these incidents were discussed with teacher and/or director. While the teacher showed some sympathy towards our daughter, the director had no empathy. Furthermore, she suggested that our child may have fallen elsewhere to sustained those injuries or that we may have asked manipulative questions to confirm our bullying suspicions. Such an accusation is a complete farce. We had a pediatrician and a retired forensic police officer look at some of the injuries that my daughter had. Both said these injuries were not self inflicted and could not have been the result of simple falls. More importantly, the injuries indicate an altercation with another person/child. The scratches on her face showed a two-finger nail marking and clearly indicated that my daughter was attacked by another. The bruises on her arm, given there location on the tricep and near her armpit, suggests that she was forcibly hit in the area. We took photographs of these injuries and presented them to the director. Her only response was that the incidents weren't reported by the teachers on duty so there was nothing the school could do. My daughter has been traumatized by the events at this school and their disregard for her personal safety. During these incidents, of which occured within a month of attendance, she has expressed a level of fear that no parent should have to see from their child. We moved to California from Washington D.C. before the 2018-2019 school year. While there we had our daughter enrolled in the Goddard School for the previous year. The Goddard School took great care of our daughter and instilled a positive impression of schools. She was so excited to returned to school after her summer remission. However, that excitment was shortlived due to the negligance and poor care she received at MCH. Once these bullying incidents started at MCH, my daughter would beg us to not take her to school. She would say, "I don't want to go to that school. I don't like Harper. Harper hurt me. Harper spit at my face." For a weeks, all I would hear is the name Harper and everything that was said indicated that Harper was the harrasser/bully. She spoke of other names but with only good repore, e.g. "I like Isabella. Isabella is my best friend." She would speak this way of many of the other kids, but Harper. Each time the name Harper came up, it was always followed by some form of abuse, physical harm, or emotional trauma. What's more disturbing is that the teacher or her assistant was instructing our duaghter to not report Harper to us as the bully. We know this only now. After withdrawing our child from this horrible institutuion for a few months now, she is only just telling us that a teacher told her to not speak foul of Harper... or in her words "Harper not hurt me. I fall myself. I hurt myself. Teacher tell me Harper not push me. I don't like Harper. She push me and I fall." Does that sound right to you? Why would a four year old child say that another child didn't hurt her and that she fell on her own or hurt herself. Then in the same sentence, say that the other child push her and she fell as a result of the push. It would appear to me that someone at the school was rehearsing with my daughter on what to say. Specifically, someone was telling her to tell me that she fell on her own, hurted herself, and the injuries she suffered were not from Harper. I'll tell you this school is full of deception and instructed my daughter to lie. Please do not send your child here. This place is a nightmare. Beyond the bullying, the only activity my child really did was draw parallel lines within the outline of a shape. She knew her alphabet, numbers, and shape prior to attending this school (Thank you Goddard School). The progress she made while in the school was little to none. If you are looking for a safe place for your child, this is not the school. There's no security and any person can just walk into the school grounds. Again, the director could care less if your child was being bullied or victimize in some way. If you are looking for a school that educates your child, challenges them, or keeps them safe - this is not that school.