Ms. Heather is amazing!! My son is on the autism spectrum and she was able to make him comfortable…read moreon the first day. As a mom with high anxiety, I worry for a lot of things because he can't verbally express and I was concerned he will not able to understand or follow instructions. Right up to our last day , my son was repeating everything Heather was saying!! I couldn't believe how much he was talking on top of learning how to breathe underwater, kicking , diving to get toys , and safety to get up towards the wall. I had a different boy at the end of the day!! We had many similarities with Ms. Heather and we are truly blessed to have cross paths with her. we also have a future swim teacher we can trust our future kids with. Thank you Heather for your patience and understanding to our son. It meant everything to us that you worked with him on your pace and adjusting swim methods to make him work hard as well as being gentle with him. Love Lopez Family

If you are looking for a fun, safe, and educational preschool for your kiddo but also a more…read more"homeschool" type experience, Mrs. Heather is an excellent resource and choice. She really dedicates her time and efforts into trying to create an environment that is both productive and creative! For the Castaic Moms there is also nothing more convenient than location as well. During summer she also has connections with swim lessons if interested! My daughter made so many friends and loved her time there.

My kids grew in Ms. Edna's center from infancy, toddler, and I have a school age child with her. I…read morereally recommend this place. My kids grew in this program. They love it. I trust this school 100%, and every parent should be able to feel that way when they leave their child to go to work. My kids learn literacy, social skills, problem-solving skills, and even cookin, and Spanish in their enrichment program. During Summer, they have summer camp for the students, bring a petting zoo, and have water days. My kids love this place. The teachers are very caring. My kids are growing with their friends in this center. They are building the best memories. I can not appreciate enough. My kids come home happy to talk about their day at school and all the things they learned and discovered! The most important thing ever is that this place is safe and clean for my kids, especially with my daughter, who has severe allergies. I highly recommend this place. Liz.

My Heartfelt Review for Notre Dame Academy Our family is…read morebeyond grateful for Notre Dame Academy. This school has truly been a blessing in our lives, and the impact it has had on our children is something we will always appreciate. My children have been part of this program from infancy, through toddler years, and now into school age, and we have watched them grow, learn, and thrive every step of the way. They didn't just attend this school -- they grew up here. They love being at Notre Dame Academy, and as a parent, I trust this school 100%. That level of trust is priceless, and every parent deserves to feel that peace when leaving their child in someone else's care so they can go to work with confidence. At Notre Dame Academy, my children are learning so much more than academics. They are developing literacy skills, social skills, problem-solving abilities, and even learning cooking and Spanish through enrichment programs. The learning is hands-on, intentional, and meaningful. During the summer, the school offers an amazing summer camp experience with water days, special activities, and even a petting zoo, creating memories my kids talk about long after the day is over. What truly sets this school apart is the care and heart of the teachers and staff. They are patient, loving, and genuinely invested in each child's growth. My children are growing alongside their friends, building strong relationships, confidence, and life skills. Every day they come home happy, excited, and eager to share what they learned and discovered at school -- and that says everything. Safety and cleanliness are extremely important to our family, especially because my daughter has severe allergies. Knowing that my children are in a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment gives me complete peace of mind. I feel confident that my children are protected, respected, and truly cared for here. Notre Dame Academy does an incredible job of nurturing children while preparing them for what's next. Because of this foundation, my kids transition into new schools feeling confident, capable, and ready -- often even ahead of where they need to be. We are so thankful for Notre Dame Academy and the role it plays in helping raise our children with care, structure, and love. This is more than a school -- it's a community that supports families and helps children grow into their best selves. Sincerely, Louis Jones

My son started preschool at Ms. Nikki's this past January (which was midyear) I was very grateful…read morefor having her accept him mid year. My son was only 3 years & 4 months when he started and I wanted him to gain a social relationship with kids his age and in the past 5 months I have watched so many skills come to life. To me a teacher should show love & patience for their job and their students and Ms. Nikki does the above. I love being able to see my son excited to attend school 2 days a week and hoping to move him up to 3 days next year. If you are looking for a school that will give ur child Social skills, Language development, Music & Art development this is the place to be. Thank you Ms. Nikki!

I am copying and pasting a review I made of Ms. Nikki's Preschool back in 2014. For some reason my…read morereview was not coming up, but an older one was. Anyway, she is so fantastic that I want to be sure all can read this when looking for a place to educate their children. I am so thankful that we have found this gem! Ms. Nikki's preschool was our second preschool. I enrolled my children based on three things - the recommendation of many friends, location, and that I could have my 3 and 4 year old attend at the same time/same place. Little did I know how much we would all LOVE this school! The environment is nurturing beyond words! Children are addressed as friends, and more than that, they are treated as such. The teachers (used to be her sisters - this year Ms. Nikki is flying solo with parent help) last year were silly (in a fun way!), enthusiastic, kind, and seemed to enjoy their jobs and the children. There has always been an easy relationship with parents. I was very comfortable asking questions and addressing concerns (another little one was often very physical with others - nothing with the school itself). My concerns were dealt with professionally and thoroughly - all while being considerate of said child. The students are taught age-appropriate skills. The activities are productive and poignant as they are aimed at fine tuning children's abilities. This goes for physical, intellectual, AND social skills! The kids have fun (!) and are KNOWN and VALUED. Here is an example - one day we were late. It was time to go to the gym and my child had missed the time allotted to practice writing her name. As I transitioned her from "goodbye" to "now get in line with the others go to the gym" Ms. Nikki came up and asked my daughter if she would like to stay and practice her name before heading off to play. She did - and so Ms. Nikki sent the class off with her sister and stayed behind for my child. That is extraordinary! I was impressed with the number of return families. Children were there because their older siblings had attended and mom and dad were very happy with the school! Now I am happy to be one of those return families! Lastly - Ms. Nikki takes a personal interest in her students. When she was invited by a child to attend the child's church performance she went. It was fun to see her - but it was more fun to see how many of the children there recognized and loved her from years past! For these and for many other reasons I rate this school as high as I can!

My grandchild attends T-K. The program is wonderful! My grandson that is four already is learning…read moreto read and he can tell time! Very small classes are wonderful. My daughter switched him to this school because the Public School by her house has up to 30 kids in a class! There is no possible way for a teacher to teach so many kids. His teacher is Ms Linsey and she is very kind and passionate and loves all her students. I also love that he is learning about religion and his faith in God is growing stronger.

Couldn't love this school more. After using a different school in the area for my middle child, I…read morewas happy to find this gem for my youngest. He started in pre-k and we decided to stick around for kinder. The pastor and his lovely wife of the church feel like family. I know my child is being loved on and cared for when I'm not around. The teaching staff is no different. They offer a fun, loving environment. Not only is the education the best out there, it also has a home like vibe. I don't feel like I'm dropping my child off at an institution. I know of many families that do not live in the Castaic area that make a 15-20 min drive to bring their children to Sloan. If you're looking for a wonderful place to send your child, look no further!

Choosing a school for your child is such a big decision, and I truly couldn't feel more confident…read morein ours. My daughter is only 19 months old, and the growth we've seen in her since starting here has been incredible. She is already so advanced for her age, and I genuinely believe that's a direct reflection of the thoughtful curriculum and the intentional, nurturing environment the school provides. What really sets this school apart, though, is the staff. Every single teacher and team member we've encountered is warm, attentive, and deeply invested in the children. They don't just "watch" the kids, they engage with them, encourage them, and celebrate their milestones like they're their own. A special thank you to Ms. Sam and Ms. Maddy, who care for my daughter so thoughtfully each day. They have made such a meaningful impact on her growth and happiness. I also want to recognize Michelle ("Shells"), who helps run operations and has been an incredible asset to our family. Her support, communication, and presence do not go unnoticed. There's also such a strong sense of community here. From day one, we've felt welcomed and supported, and it truly feels like my daughter is being cared for by an extended family. Knowing she is safe, loved, and thriving every day gives me so much peace of mind. I'm beyond grateful we found this school and would recommend it wholeheartedly to any parent looking for a place where their child will be nurtured, challenged, and genuinely cared for.

My husband and I couldn't be happier with TLE! From day one, the staff have made our daughters feel…read moresafe, loved, and excited to learn. The teachers are patient and caring! They treat my girls as if they were their own. Every day, our oldest daughter comes home happy, confident, and eager to share what she learned that day! Communication with parents is very important and we always feel informed. We love the app feature too, getting photo updates help us get through our day. Overall, we love it here and are so thankful for TLE!

As parents, my wife and I feel truly grateful for the experience our daughter had at this school…read moreover the past five years, from Nido to Casa 5. It has been such a meaningful journey for our family. We've watched our daughter grow step by step -- becoming more confident, emotionally aware, and socially comfortable in ways we will always appreciate. The teachers have been incredibly supportive and kind throughout. They've taken the time to really understand her, guiding her with patience and care while also encouraging independence and curiosity. We've always felt welcome and well-informed as parents, and communication has been clear and reassuring. Over the years, our daughter has taken part in recitals, science fairs, and different performances, each one helping build confidence and creating joyful memories. It's been beautiful to see her enjoy learning and express herself so freely. We are also very thankful for the approach, which has created such a calm, respectful, and child-focused environment. It has allowed our daughter to learn at her own pace and develop a genuine love for learning, rather than just focusing on results. Most of all, we want to sincerely thank Ms. Rushani for her outstanding leadership as Director. Her experience, knowledge, and understanding are clearly reflected in every part of the school. She leads with care and intention, and it has made a real difference in our daughter's early education. We are leaving with full hearts and deep appreciation for everything this school has given our daughter and our family.

We had such an unfortunate experience at this school. My son started here when he was an infant,…read moreunable to communicate with the going ons of his day were. As he grew older and able to communicate more with gestures, he would direct me away from the school when I was driving to drop him off. He would have severe meltdowns at drop off every morning. Initially, I thought it was separation anxiety and continued to encourage him to go to the school. After the director and teacher complained that he was too advanced for the two-year-old class at two years old they placed him in the three-year-old class. (I've since learned this is a common thing in this type of school) They then began to complain that he was not meeting the expectations developmentally. We were told he was choosing to go to the bathroom " outside of the scheduled bathroom time" which is insane considering he is two years old and potty trained. He should be able to go to the bathroom whenever he feels like he needs to. We were being told that we didn't " discipline" him enough at home, given there were two of us (which also wasn't true because my son's father was deployed at this time). We hired a behavioral therapist company to work with him in the program, which is when we discovered that the teachers and director at the school were treating my son horribly. Multiple staff members from our behavioral agency noted that they were making disrespectful and rude comments to the children. Asking the therapists if they can make my child "shut up" & Placing inappropriate expectations on them that were outside of their developmental appropriate age. The director herself lied directly to our face saying the teachers were using resources that we provided to support them, such as timers for transitions and token economies for following directions. We were told " we don't really do that here, but we will to see if it works" when we pulled our child out of the program due to our agency, calling us with severe concerns of maltreatment (the ABA company genuinely called and said if you can remove him from this school tomorrow you should), we requested our items back. Then we were told by the school they didn't even have these items anymore (which is crazy because 24 hours prior they lied directly to my face saying they were using them daily) If I could scream from the rooftops not to bring your child to this program, I would. If not only for the safety of your child's mental health. It took several years for my child to be able to trust schools and adults again. He would absolutely shake in terror around anyone with a British/Indian accent similar to Mrs Rushani. He's now in first grade at a public school in general education and thriving thankfully. He required a lot of love and understanding to trust school again. It was a long recovery from the treatment he received at this horrible school. 0 stars.

My 1 year old daughter attended Elizabeth's daycare for two months. My family had to move out of…read morestate unexpectedly, so we would have otherwise continued with her daycare. If you live in the Castaic area and are looking for a home daycare setting, I highly recommend Wampler Daycare. We were very particular when it came to choosing a daycare. Elizabeth is so sweet and we had a great feeling about her from the moment we met her. She took such good care of my daughter and was always so happy when we came to pick her up. Elizabeth was also very communicative and would send pictures/updates throughout the day. Thank you, Elizabeth, for everything. We will miss you!

My son has been coming to Elizabeth's daycare for the past 10 months and it has been the best 10…read moremonths of our lives. Every day she greets him with a smile and he jumps into her arms with a big grin on his face. The hardest part of my wife going back to work was finding someone we trust to take care of our sweet boy up to our standards. Elizabeth has exceeded all expectations! It is truly a family daycare and our son has become part of this special family. I can tell she knows and loves him on a deeper level and is familiar with all his likes, dislikes, and needs. I always pick him up happy and well cared for. There aren't enough great things I could say about Elizabeth and her family. They have provided my own family with a comfort and love I did not think was possible from a daycare. Our second child is on the way and there is so much peace surrounding the fact I know that he/she will be attending Wampler Family Daycare. If you are considering daycare, you must consider her! You will quickly feel at ease and at home from the very first meeting. Her experience as a licensed provider and a mother is very apparent. If you're looking for an environment where your child is well cared for, loved, and thriving look no further!

The hardest part about moving was having to take our girls out of Montessori on Copperhill. Ms…read more Michelle, Ms. Suzanne, and all of the teachers are amazing. Our oldest learned so much and really grew in the 2 years that she was there. Our infant daughter started pretty young but we knew she would be in good hands. We highly recommend this school for anyone in the area- you will not be disappointed. We will miss everyone!

We have been part of the Montessori on CopperHill family since 2022! I can't say enough good…read morethings about this school and all the staff! My son started when he was 2 years old and just recently left to start kindergarten at a public elementary. My daughter is now enrolled in the infant class and I trust everyone like they're my own family. Michelle is the director and she was born to do this job. She is professional, organized, caring, friendly and trustworthy! The rest of the staff is incredibly warm, patient, and truly dedicated to fostering each child's unique growth. What sets this Montessori apart is the genuine commitment to creating a nurturing environment where learning is both fun and meaningful. The classrooms are beautifully organized, with a calm, welcoming atmosphere that encourages exploration and independence. My son has flourished here--I've seen significant improvements not only in his academic skills but also in his social and emotional development. The teachers are not just educators, but real partners in our child's journey. They take the time to get to know each child's needs, strengths, and interests, and they communicate regularly with us to ensure we are all on the same page. I love the fact that the Montessori method is based on self-directed learning--it really allowed my son to thrive at their own pace and I can't wait to see what it does for my daughter! Another huge plus is the strong sense of community. The school hosts various events that bring families together, and there's always an open line of communication with the school administration. It feels like a true partnership between parents and educators. If you're looking for a place where your child will receive individualized care, encouragement, and the opportunity to truly grow into a confident, capable learner, this is the school to choose. We're incredibly happy with our experience here and feel so fortunate to have found such a wonderful Montessori program!