We love every single thing about this magical place. We searched for a long time to find a…read morepreschool that was truly play-based and centered on a true understanding and respect for developmental levels. The second we stepped inside with our (then) 2 year old, we knew we had found the perfect place for preschool. From the wooden open-ended toys, to the beautiful outside play space, LCP has so many opportunities for play based learning all day. We love the community that comes with a parent participation preschool. But what truly makes this school amazing is the incredible teachers- who are so patient, positive, supportive and fun. My two children talk about them all daily and are so excited to see them each school day. LCP has created a love for school in my kiddos that is such a wonderful introduction to education. I can see how it is laying the foundation for a lifelong love of school and learning, and we can't recommend it highly enough.

I LOVE this school. Our toddler was able to connect with his teacher and the kids. He is was an…read moreonly child, so this was great socialization for him. He got to PLAY and learn at the same time. We as parents were also taught how to be with our kids so that they learn how to share and participate in art, science, and other amazing activities. He always came home singing songs and couldn't wait to go back next week. We are looking forward to the following year. Even with the COVID outbreaks, the school handled the safety of our children perfectly!

We absolutely LOVED our time at LSP!! The staff were amazing at helping my daughter and our family…read morefeel welcomed, loved, and in good hands. The app helped me feel included and in the know on how her day was going. I especially loved the photo updates! Would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a place to trust with your littles!

Our son, Kash, has been attending Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool for the past year, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with our experience. From day one, every member of the staff has been incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely caring. A special thank you goes to his current teacher, Ms. Courtney. She has made such a positive impact on Kash. It's clear she truly cares about each child, creates a fun and engaging learning environment, and communicates wonderfully with parents. We've watched Kash grow so much over the past year--socially, emotionally, and academically--and we're grateful for the love, patience, and encouragement she's given him. It's such a great feeling to drop your child off each day knowing they're in a safe, nurturing environment where they're excited to learn and be with their friends. We highly recommend Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool to any family looking for an amazing preschool.

This is a wonderful learning environment for all preschoolers and their parents! I sent my own…read morechildren there and my daughter and son sent their children as well!!! I cant say enough about how great this preschool is!!!

Play abounds at RCP! My family and I are proud to have been a part of this community for the past…read moreseveral years. Walk in the front door and you'll immediately see and feel that this place is different - and extraordinarily special. Children are given such respect and opportunity to discover and learn through doing. Sand. Paint. Water. Costumes. Snails. Swings. Bikes. Clay. Climbing. Running. Pretending. Mixing. Woodworking. (This is just a starting point!) Come and check it out. There's no place quite like it!

There is something really special about this school. My son attended preschool here and I still…read moreenroll him in the summer camp program. My daughter currently attends daycare full-time here as well. The Director, teachers and staff truly care about the development and safety for the kids. They teach them academics while having a lot of fun. As a working mom, I never have to worry about my kids. I know they are in great hands and the best part is they don't want to leave! They love this school, which relieves a lot of stress for us parents. It feels great knowing our kids thrive here!

Contacted the school to set up a tour and was provided a link via email to do so. I scheduled a…read moretour and the next day received a phone call to schedule a tour. I explained I already had one scheduled and received a confirmation email. The director said "okay see you then" and hung up. I ended up needing to cancel the tour and replied via email that I needed to cancel (as the email instructed) and stated I would contact the school when I needed to reschedule. I've received phone calls almost everyday for the last 2 weeks asking to reschedule and every time I've answered I've explained and made it explicitly clear that I would call to reschedule and they did not need to call me so frequently. I've started letting their phone calls go to voicemail.

So, I've been a client of AKL for about 2 years. The school I started at is far from what it is…read morenow. I waited to post this review until after my children had left, as I fear retaliation by the director of the school. If you're considering going here because the facility is cute and the teachers are nice, run. Please run. The only reason I stayed so long was the two teachers my children had cared so much about them they kept them safe from Other aspects of this school that are just terrible. However the upper management is so terrible that all of the good teachers are gone and the ones that have stayed are almost being abused. It's truly horrible. The new teachers, I couldn't tell you, they have never introduced themselves to me. I was scolded by an apparent new staff and few weeks ago, who I don't even know the name of (she wears crocs and has long brown hair). I thought she was a parent at first. This all comes from the top, my biggest issue, and the issue most people have had is with the Director Suzanne. She's the epitome of all the things we've learned not to do when raising children, yet she raises the children with all the toxic aspects we now know are bad. I've even heard her talk about Mexican women's eyebrows as "chola" brows and multiple times she's tried to sell me on her daughters MLM. Teachers have told me they yell at the kids when no one's watching. I went to the owner, Edmond, multiple times but he really does not care. It's wild, he owns this business and has a daughter but my emails were met with kind words and literally nothing else. Expect when Ms. Suzanne confronted me about a private email of concern I had send Edmond about her that she had read. We ended up arguing at drop off and I was late for work that day. The schools been claiming they're raising Tuition to fix the buildings, they've been claiming this for years, I have never seen anything fixed, only things deteriorate more. The only thing I experienced was the lock on the gate not working for months, and nothing being done until a homeless man entered the school and they had to do an active shooter drill. Yes, babies, and toddlers doing their first reason active scooter drill. The only reason I know this is because a teacher was so shaken at pick up I made her tell me. THE SCHOOL DID NOT EVEN LET PARENTS KNOW. I hope they get it fixed because it's a beautiful school with some very nice teachers that they underpay and are literally horrible to. I am not the only one that thinks this, many families have left because Ms. Suzanne had picked on them until they feel they're not welcome. Many teachers have left because they dont agree with the ways she micromanages them and treats the children. There are SO many other wonderful schools that are cheaper, nicer, and safer. Save yourself the headache and find something else.

Called in the afternoon to check if there is a spot for my baby and was asked to call back in the…read moremorning for the director. Called back in the morning and no one picks up, so I leave message. Also sent message online and it's been 3 days and no response.

It saddens me to have to write this review. I am giving this school 2-stars for the appreciation…read moreand love for the teachers our child had. If it weren't for them, I would be giving the school a 1-star review. As a parent, we always want what's best for our children and for their safety to be the top priority. Which was the case for the 1.5 years we had our child enrolled. After looking for countless facilities, we found American Montessori Academy (AMA). We were hesitant due to sharing a campus with a church, not knowing if the school was religious based, however we learned that the only connection is that the school rents the space. As we toured the facility, we enjoyed the classroom environment and the Montessori approach to learning. We enrolled our child and began our journey in Red Class. All seemed well, until we observed some odd behaviors from our child. Our child demonstrated more anxious behavior and would plead to stay home (in a 2.5 year old way). We asked questions and learned that certain children in the class were being yelled at. Our child hit the point where feelings turned into fear of the teachers themselves. We addressed this concern with the Director, Michelle, and she agreed for us to switch our child into Blue Class. Blue Class was our saving grace. From my understanding Blue Class had a larger group of children due to one of the classrooms being renovated from a leak. Our child was weary entering a new classroom and needed adjusting but the fear was no longer present. It wasn't until we witnessed the care and attention the children received from these teachers that eased our minds. Fast forward to the 24-25 school year where Green class opened their doors and AMA now had 3 running classrooms. We decided to keep our child in Blue due to the connection our child had with the teachers. While the year progressed, our child was thriving socially, emotionally, and academically. We continued enrollment through summer and everything went downhill from there. We learned that children were alone with photography staff for their school photos and no school staff were present. When the Director was addressed about this, her response was "no one else has ever had a problem with this": https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/transparencyapi/api/FacilityReports?facNum=313619751&inx=11 As many parents began to view other concerns relating to staffing ratios and teachers needing support ratios (specifically relating to 2 year olds and children with needs), emails were sent to the Director to address these concerns. The Director's response was dismissive as she minimized any concerns we had and her solution was for us was to find a new facility. On July 3, 2025 a parent found an incident report filed on AMA on the Department of Social Services website dating back to November 2024. The incident allegation was in violation of child personal rights: https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/transparencyapi/api/FacilityReports?facNum=313619751&inx=9 According to licensing every family was supposed to be notified if the incident fell under a Type A violation, however, that was not the case. Another complaint was filed about not receiving the incident and an unannounced visit was made by DSS. As a parent, I called DSS myself to discuss this incident and notify that I had not received any notification from the school. According to DSS, the Director informed him that she informed parents but she can't control if parents return the signed form. The notification of the incident was not distributed to all families and was not posted anywhere around the school. Parents began receiving the notification in other classes. When they addressed the Director, she responded by informing them that it won't be an issue because the staff that is in question no longer works at the school. On July 11, 2025 we received our letter informing us of an incident. When we addressed the Director about the incident, she told us a different story: that the child's parents requested staff to pat the child's back for nap time and whoever recorded and reported the incident did so in retaliation of not receiving a Head Teacher position. First, the stories are different. Does the staff who pounded the child's back work there or not? (By the way, the staff is still employed and continues to be rough with children). Second, if the child's parents were aware of the incident - why wasn't the report dropped and why go to such lengths to hide it. If you decide to enroll your child in this school - be weary. I honestly believe most of the teachers are great and care deeply for the children - especially Blue Class. But the administration needs to change. The way problems are handled leads me to believe it's more about the money than the children.

We treasured our time at AMA! My daughter went there for 3 years, and went into first grade at…read morepublic school doing well than majority of her peers! Our teachers Ms Sharlene, Mrs Cassie and aids Miss Madison, Miss Tate, Miss Nikki and many more, were each amazing! The easy ability to communicate with her teacher/ office is what separates them from other over crowded preschools. It was nice to view pictures of their day on the private school app. Helps ease my mind that the school is gated with a code as well. It is next to a church, but they do not have a religious affiliation. The picture company that does the school photos are AMAZING; SERIOUSLY not one hair was out of place! I was able to actually observe them during my daughter's first session and they are super kid friendly and hilarious! They learned all concepts of the Montessori curriculum as well as age appropriate academic skills, making sure they are focusing on the whole child. It taught my daughter to be independent with transitions and lunch for public school. The classrooms are very well organized, and had a cozy vibe with separate inside / outside shoes. They have annual field trips, theme days, and sweet Holiday traditions! Overall, it was like my daughter's second family, and we will miss it dearly!

This school is the worst! From the moment I stepped foot in this place they lied to me. Once my…read moredaughter was in class the teachers were rude and spoke down to her. She didn't learn anything all year because it's learn at your own pace! Once she left and went to another school for first grade we had to play catch up for everything! Save your money and go anywhere else!! Waste of time and money!!

Look elsewhere if your child is beyond Kindergarten. Even after realizing that the relationship…read morewith the school was broken and acknowledging our part as parents in the rift, the school sabotaged my child getting into an out of state private school by writing inaccurate teacher reviews. Not only is that ugly and vengeful, it could be damaging to a child's future. Such unethical behavior is abhorrent for any school let alone a private tuition based institution.

The greatest place to introduce kids to school. Both of the teaches Mrs. Diane and Mrs. Ruth are…read morethe nicest people. They treat every child with individual attention and make sure they enjoy every moment they are there. You can tell they love kids and enjoy spending time with them. Both of our girls went to this class and both way loved it. They are so exited to go to class every day. Plus the way the program is designed kids are ready for the kindergarten and years of school. Definitely recommend this place to everyone.