forgot / left my son in the van while she went in Target & starbucks then when i came to pick the…read morekids up she tells me "i felt so bad he was late to school today" not that she had left them in the van while she makes a target run because she forgot to drop him off ! i ended up having to hear that from my son & a third party . huge red flag INSPITE of the CONTRACT signed at start of care , SHE DOESNT ALLOW the older children to bring phones ! she allowed my son to bring his phone until she realized it worked. I was on ft w. him one day & she came in to make him do something , he puts the phone down & somehow the facetime ended but was working fine when she wasn't in the room. She wanted me to have to contact HER anytime i wanted to speak / hear from my 9 year old. ( If there was something going on what kid is going to feel comfortable saying it i infront of the adults ) i mentioned the contract stating kids may bring electronics & she said "a phone isn't an electronic it's a phone" so i asked ok why can't he bring his phone because that goes against the contract she said "oh we just don't do phones here" if you want make your rules up as you go along & tell kids / parents phone aren't allowed & contact HAS to go through you then you need to contact me EVERYTIME my son says to contact me ! Example , my son asked if they can ask me if i can bring him some food , i didn't hear anything about it until my son came home hungry asking why i didn't bring him food . she doesn't let you INSIDE THE FACILITY , & still uses covid as an excuse have to take a covid test even infants every week sometimes late picking the children up from Highland . violates her own contract but when asked about certain things her response is always "refer to the contract" when majority of the time she doesn't even abide by HER contract takes off EVERY holiday ( federal , state , city holidays ) & a couple WEEKS off for vacay & any other day she feels for ex ( was closed 2 days for LABOR DAY 7/1/23 & 7/4/23 , closed 11.10 (FRIDAY) for VERTERANS DAY even though veterans day is on the 11th , a SATURDAY , closed 11/22-11/24 3 days for Thanksgiving when single parents like myself still have to work so i was ALWAYS needing to find a plan be for daycare ( will attach photos ) "recommended" we bring the bigger kids lunch during the summer so she didn't have to feed them 9 year old son hadn't been there (because he doesn't like being there ) in over a month & she was still requesting payment claims she's a 24-hour facility on paper but doesn't do evenings or weekends(will attach photos of texts) and claims "no availability" as an excuse. If your not available hire some help that is because you ARE A 24-hour daycare ! contract states school aged children who receive before school care (pick up and drop off) would have breakfast & my son has yet to get breakfast before she drops him off to school . Most daycare are 6a - 6p , but at 5:31 she'll text "your kids are still here" (will attach photos) & charging late fee's when how am i late if you're 24/7 ?

We were gratefully a member of the Bizzy Bee family for 8 years and two sons. The foundation formed…read moreat Bizzy Bee enabled both my boys to smoothly transition to elementary school and excel. Not only did they learn basic preschool academics, but most importantly they learned how to be a part of a community in a classroom setting. The thing I am most appreciative is how Ms. Sonia and staff loved my children.

Both of my grandchildren attended this preschool years ago and it was a great overall experience.read more

A Bright Beginning has truly exceeded my expectations. My child has been with a Bright Beginning…read moresince 1 years old at the Prairie Campus and has been attending the Manchester site for a year now. I am overjoyed to say that this school is amazing. The director, Ms. Reed, greets you every day with a warm welcome and is very attentive with all of my needs and concerns as a parent. I cannot express how much Ms.Reed has made me feel at ease to have my child attending school. My child gets excited whenever Ms.Reed or Ms.Jordan are there to greet her in the mornings because they show the greatest amounts of love to her. Even in the mornings when my daughter is moody, I feel 10x better seeing them there because I know they will comfort her. The school goes up to Kindergarten and every teacher that works there, I know without a doubt, will have my child's best interest. Her teacher at the moment is Ms. Webster, she has wholeheartedly made me an even prouder mother by teaching my 3 year old how to count to 100, read, and write! My daughter is excelling tremendously in her academics all whilst having fun. Ms.Webster knows my child like the back of her hand and shows great attention to detail with my daughters likes and dislikes. Every night when we're doing her homework she surprises me with something new she learned every day. I recommend this school to any parent looking for a welcoming community for their children. It's really one of the greatest in Inglewood.

Long over due review. Ms. Yvette is truly a blessing. She cares for each child she encounters and…read moremeets them where they are. Her level of attention she gives towards academic development and encouragement, personal development, mental and spiritual development, communication development, the list goes on and on is enriching. She helps with instill dignity and integrity at a young age, allows the children to think and build cognitive skills. Her personality is honest, and warming. Amazing experience and the bonus is the babies love her!

On the recommendation of a friend we visited Growstrong Preschool and 7 years later we are about to…read morehave 2 proud Growstrong graduates! I cannot speak highly enough of Growstrong. It is a small, in-home preschool, that has a maximum of 10 students (~6 more recently), and the teacher, Ms. Yvette, pours into these kids so that they are proud and excited learners and are able to do so much more than you ever imagined a 4 year old could do! When looking for a preschool we wanted a place where we felt our child would be safe, with attentive teachers, not sat in front of a screen all day, he was treated well, and he would learn important socialization skills and basics to ensure that they were ready for kindergarten. Growstrong EASILY checks those boxes and goes far beyond. Our 2nd child will graduate from Growstrong in the fall. Between the two of them we have kids who were reading at a 2nd grade level or higher, adding, subtracting, multiplying, doing word problems, playing chess, reciting the "I Have A Dream" speech and excerpts from King's other works as well as poems by authors like Robert Frost, and doing so much more by the time they leave preschool. And through their entire time there they were treated like family by Ms Yvette--a woman who I have never seen even raise her voice at any of these children despite how crazy they may have been acting--given healthy home cooked meals daily, and respected like real little humans with feelings and independent thoughts. It says a lot that out of my son's class of 5 students, 4 of them are siblings to children who graduated or currently go there. I have also grown to be friends with many of the parents of the children who have attended because we are all similarly invested in our kids and their future and value what Growstrong provides. And all of the kids have always been incredibly sweet. With so many difficult decisions as a parent, selecting Growstrong was easily one of the best ones we have ever made.

Best Daycare Center we could have ever asked for!!…read more Our daughter attended daycare here for about two years and choosing Sunshine Daycare was the best decision we could have made. Choosing a place to entrust with the care of your children is no doubt very stressful. However, after just the first week, we knew we made the right decision. Your child isn't just being babysat throughout the day. They are learning, being nurtured physically and emotionally, and developing social skills. Because of our daughter's time at Sunshine Daycare, she was able to quickly acclimate to kindergarten and will be entering 1st grade a year earlier than her peers. Look no further if you are in the area. We love Teacher Sunshine and Teacher Alicia and we are confident you will too!!!

My daughter's been coming here for 2 years now and I couldn't be happier. We get so many…read morecompliments and often told how advanced she is for her age and I give a lot of credit to her teachers. She's learned so much from them. They do flash cards and story time and so many fun activities with them. They go all out for holidays and birthdays and she really looks forward to that also. They give all the kids so much care and attention and I love that it's become her second home where she's safe and well taken care of. Ms Sunshine and Teacher are just amazing! I couldn't have asked for better care takers for my daughter.

This is a great school! There is constant communication between the school staff and parents and…read morethe school consistently provides opportunities for parents to be involved. The kids have days filled with creative and exciting activities without any screen time (I've seen other preschools and daycare's with TVs in the classroom:( ). They also do much more thoughtful activities than just coloring and painting which I experienced at previous schools. I'm very appreciative of the diversity in the school. I toured many different schools throughout my son's time in preschool and this has been one of the most diverse that I've seen. My son's teacher is Ms Ingrid and she is very kind and thoughtful. It's been really sweet watching my son learning and taking interest in Spanish even though we do not speak Spanish at home. Also the owner, Ms Brittie is very involved and very quick to respond to parents. Overall, I feel that there is a lot of thought and intentionality put into the way that the school was designed and runs. research based and geared towards celebrating each child's individuality while still helping them develop, socially and academically. :)

My 2.5 year old has been at World City Center for over a year now, and we are so happy we decided…read moreon this school. The teachers and staff are warm, genuine, and kind, and they take great care of the kids. My son runs in each morning and barely looks back at me to say bye. I don't need to worry about him all day because I know he's in a safe and loving environment. They speak Spanish the majority of the time, so it's been fun to listen to him start saying a few words in Spanish here and there.

When I was searching for a school for my firstborn, I was specifically looking for a place that was…read morenurturing, that would challenge him academically, and that he would be able to see himself represented in leadership and diversity within his class. I wanted them to love him and care for him at the same level as I would during his time there. Since joining the Little Angels Family in August 2021, we have received that and much more. Without having immediate family in the Los Angeles area, The School of Little Angels has become just that. They provide the perfect balance of accountability and love to their students. They get to know each child individually and curate experiences to meet their specific needs. We joined during the pandemic when most businesses and schools only allowed students inside to protect students. It was hard not to be able to play with my child in his classroom, but I was grateful for the protocols in place to keep the students safe. During this time, teachers and directors have made themselves available to parents. Whenever I have a question, they are a phone call or text away and respond quickly. I am also grateful because due to their decades of experience, they can help us as first-time parents learn how to navigate changes within our toddlers. The School of Little Angels is the best thing that has happened to our son. He has advanced academically. Within weeks of his arrival, his communication improved; he was using sign language at home and already learning multiple languages. He comes home and teaches them to us! What I love the most about Little Angels is that they are always open to hearing any new ideas and receiving feedback. They partner with parents to achieve the best outcomes for the students. Even after being open for over 50 years, they still strive to be even better. They allow parents to get involved and contribute to the school community. My sons are 2 and 5 months. I'm already sad about the day we will have to leave Little Angels. But I am confident they will both be equipped and ready for Kindergarten.

This school has zero patience for kids!!!…read more The school is nice, but the teachers--at least the 2-3-year-old teachers--are HORRIBLE. I had several safety concerns regarding teachers putting their hands on my child. My concerns were ignored. After each incident, I immediately complained and asked them to review the cameras, only to find out the cameras are live and not recording. I personally witnessed Ms. Young snatching my son out of frustration. After that, I had my son transferred to Ms. Niesha's class. My son then started coming home pinching me whenever he got upset. That behavior was new for him and concerned me. The disappointment continued. Ms. Niesha showed me she had zero patience by being rude to my 2-year-old son and beyond disrespectful toward me. During our conversation, she was yelling, clapping her hands, and approaching me in a way that made me feel like the situation was about to become physical because she believed I was questioning her "skills." In reality, I was trying to calm her down and help her understand that I only wanted to work together to help my son. Imagine a parent trying to calm a teacher down. At that point, I removed my son from this school. I did not feel it was a safe environment for him. This school is an immediate NO for me. Mind you, my son was only here for about six months. If your child is crying and having meltdowns when you drop them off, PAY ATTENTION. Look past how the teachers may come off as "nice" at first and MONITOR YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR. Trust your instincts as a parent. P.s THIS IS MY EXPERIENCE HERE! They've tried so hard to get my review removed because they know I speak the truth! And I have documentation and eye witnesses to confirm. Regardless of they're response to my review, because of course when a company is being seen in a light of a negative experience they will try and save their image and try and convince that my truth isn't true. I'm leaving this review because as a mother my kids are my absolute world and I will not sit back and let people get away with treating my kids and my concerns for my kids any kind of way nor will I tolerate disrespect, so I will spread awareness to other parents whom feel the same way.

Academy For Early Learning is the best preschool I could've asked for for my daughter. She's a bit…read moreof an introvert and has a hard time in social situations at times. To say I was a bit nervous for her was an understatement, especially from transitioning out of a very small daycare prior. Everyone welcomed her with open arms and treated her like one of their own. She quickly found her voice and made friends fast. The teachers are all so really lovely and kind and an extension of me when I can't be there. The director is so helpful and flexible and willing to work with us on scheduling and fee schedules. We are eternally grateful for this school and staff. Thank you! And do yourself a favor and pay them a visit if you're in the market for a school for your little one.

Please see attached photo ! And please do not send your children to this place , my son is 2 and…read morenonverbal and they not only neglected my child my son was hurt and no one ever notified me

Amazing school and the staff is wonderful! It . The new garden at the Los Angeles location is so…read morebeautiful. I am proud to be apart or helping with that aswell. Continue the great work you guys .

My child recently started attending Rising Stars Academy (Gardena Location) and I must say this has…read morebeen such an easy transition from daycare. The staff have been great at their response time, answering my endless number of questions and you can truly tell they love children. You can tell the teachers are well experienced and continue to make me and my child feel welcome. The environment is clean, well-organized and I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking.