We love this daycare! Took my son here part time and he was always happy when I picked him up. He…read moreeven did an art project around the holiday season! We are thankful for the memories and help from this daycare

My son attends LNS and he loves it! The teachers are very supportive and really get to know each…read morechild. My son has several serious food allergies and the teachers have been great about including him in celebrations and checking with me before giving him anything. The parents at this school are some of the nicest people and it feels like a little community. This is a co-op school, so each family must send a representative to volunteer approx once per month in class, as well as attend monthly meetings, help quarterly with cleaning the school, and other miscellaneous duties. It is not an overwhelming commitment but it helps for parents to have flexibility with their jobs to allow them to fit in everything. You cannot bring a younger sibling with you when you co-op. My understanding is that children may attend even if they aren't fully potty trained. I am also planning to send my 2 year old to LNS next year. Overall, it has been a positive (and affordable!) preschool experience so far.

My daughter is currently attending this preschool and we couldn't be more pleased. She has really…read moregrown and learned a lot, and she loves it so much she begs to go every day. Her teachers are some of her favorite people. I really like that they are attentive to each child's individual needs and what is best for them. It's a great school. I also love the cooperative aspect of the school. It really feels like a community and not just a place to drop off your kids. Everyone participates and makes it the best possible place for the kids to grow. I'm happy for all the people we've met and look forward to another 2 years there.

The owner and staff at Village daycare are awesome. They keep me informed regularly. The owner…read moreMrs. Tati, not only cares for the children but also teaches them. My child started Village daycare at 10 months. She is almost 2 years old and can count to 20, knows her ABC's and knows the colors. My child be loves going village daycare. She has never cried when I dropped her off. I am so thankful to have found this daycare and Ms Tati.

We can't recommend CCM enough. We have sent our son for PreK and Before/Aftercare. The owners are…read morehands-on and take the time to get to know each child and their needs. They have a well-rounded approach to teaching that includes manners while allowing the kids to have fun and make friends. Not only did he come out of PreK well prepared for Kindergarten, but he loved the teachers and staff at CCM.

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend the children's center of Monrovia to anyone. I worked there for…read moreseveral years and am still to this day messed up from my experience. I don't even know how to begin. I think I'll start with #1, verbal abuse from bosses. Almost every day I worked, I was verbally abused. The expectations were through the roof, and you were never good enough. No matter how hard you tried, how much work you did, you were never recognized and always criticized. They had a way of making you feel like the lowest piece of dirt on this planet, yet never thought the problem was them. For years I didn't recognize this as abuse, and worked myself to death trying to win their approval. It took me years to gain the courage to speak my mind of how much this affected me. I was watched by them 24/7 on the cameras, and every move I made was criticized. I was screamed at for giving a child a tissue to wipe their bottom when we were out of toilet paper. I had a broom ripped out of my hand and screamed at for not sweeping the floors "properly." On my last day, I was screamed at and demeaned in front of my entire class, because I didn't make the 4 year old children stand perfectly straight in a line while washing hands. I walked out the door and never looked back because I finally realized I didn't deserve to be treated this way. I had many other teachers who worked there contact me about how terrible they were treated during their time there as well. One teacher was extremely depressed and actually mentioned suicide to me at one point because of her treatment there (I have messages to prove this if anyone thinks this is a lie). They mentally affected many people with this treatment. The turnover rate is absolutely atrocious, and they don't realize it's because of them. #2, unrealistic expectations from the children. They were expected to sit criss cross apple sauce every morning without moving for a 45 minute circle, 3 year olds were expected to be writing multiple papers a day, standing in line perfectly straight with arms behind their back, and more. Children screamed at for not tracing papers properly. Kids were not allowed to be KIDS. When I went to my next school, I saw children doing fun activities on the carpet, playing together, having fun, and realized this is how it is supposed to be. I had constant anxiety everyday going into work, wondering what I would be yelled at for next. Once I was yelled at for leaving 5 minutes early and not sharpening pencils. Every time anything happened, it was a hunt to find out who did it so that person could be screamed at. And if you ever "talked back", YOU were out of line. I walked on eggshells, afraid everyday. You were expected to just be the punching bag every day. My mental health was at an all time low. Now years later, I still carry some habits I learned from them, but I've learned now just how toxic this place was. I am now absolutely flourishing at a new preschool where I've never once been yelled at or even so much as told I was doing anything wrong. I'm a fantastic teacher and I was never the problem. They were. I've had dozens of parents tell me I am an amazing teacher who's changed their child's life. I cannot recommend anyone to put themselves through what I went through. I didn't write this review to get attention, or to stop their business from being successful, I wrote it for my own peace of mind to finally speak up what was kept inside for so long. And to hopefully warn others of my experience. Thank you.

My daughter has been attending pre-school at Ms. Gretchens since the beginning of the year and we…read morecould not be happier. She has made great progress in learning how different things work, cultures throughout the world, fine motor skills, interacting with others, gardening, and science. The montessori method has really worked for her education. Every few weeks the school focuses on a different continent. While learning about Africa, the students made African food, learned about African music, and the animals that are indiginous to Africa. Every day my daughter was excited to tell me something new about Africa. Now she knows all of her continents at the age of 3 which blows my mind. In addition to Ms. Gretchens great curriculum, there's a lot of learning about nature and outdoor play time. Ms. Gretchen has an excellent garden where the kids have planted tomatoes, eggplants, squash, basil, potatoes, sunflowers, and onions and the list keeps going on. Ms. Gretchen has a policy of following what the kids wnat to do and not forcing them to do and letting them learn as they go. First thing when my daughter arrives she usually wants to go play on the swing or look at the flowers or play on the jungle gym to which Ms. Gretchen always says, "Yes". I really cannot say what a wonderful experience it has been for my daughter to attend pre-school at Ms. Gretchens'. There is no doubt in my mind about what a nurturing environment my daughter is in.

I have observed Ms. Gretchen's school and it is a warm and friendly school that enables children to…read morediscover their interests and learn. I have known Gretchen for many years and I believe in her school! A patient and skilled teacher that gives each child enthusiasm to learn!

My son attended the school for 3 years. The teachers are attentive knowledgeable, caring,…read moreprofessional. School administrator was friendly. My son loves his teachers. The school philosophy, help my son learn and bring him out of his comfort zone. I would definitely recommend the school.

Top notch childcare. The staff engaged and addresses issues and concerns immediately. The…read morefacilities are new and equipped with the latest technology. Our kids loved every minute!

My husband and I attended this facility for the first time today because my son and daughter-in-law…read morehosted my grandson's five year old birthday party there. Upon entering, we were incredibly impressed with how clean and modern the facility looked. The front desk was very helpful and friendly. We were early, so we were able to wait in the lobby, which was very well appointed. When we made our way to the room where our party was being held, we were promptly greeted by the party host. Unfortunately, I cannot remember her name, but she was the lovely young lady who I overheard her saying, has graduated in the last year or so. She was awesome! She was super helpful to us, and very good with the kids. My husband and I live about an hour away, so this is not somewhere that we would be able to visit routinely, but I can assure you that, if we lived in the area, we would absolutely look at memberships because we were so impressed with the facility and all of the great program they seem to have For families, and young adults. Important, my grandson seemed To have a wonderful time and I'm sure it made his fifth birthday party very memorable! If you're looking to join a wonderful facility, or just rent the space for a birthday party, I highly recommend!

Great facility. Big , new building. The pool is large, fitness area well equipped & the day care is…read morereally convenient. Staff are nice and helpful. They offer many different programs from early morning.