I always assumed my daughter would start school in TK, but when she turned 1.5, I kept hearing…read moreabout programs for two‑year‑olds. I was hesitant--especially because of the cost--but decided to attend a community open house to learn more. That's where I first met Miss Emmy. Her warmth and genuine kindness immediately stood out. After talking it over, my husband and I visited HRNS. Initially we were hesitant about the co‑op commitments, but we instantly fell in love with the bright, welcoming campus. We had toured another school, but nothing compared to the warmth, openness, and sense of community we felt at HRNS. Meeting the teachers and seeing how the children were supported made it clear our daughter would be in good hands. Miss Emmy explained parent expectations honestly and clearly, and everything felt manageable within such a supportive environment. Even though we have someone who could watch our daughter at no cost, we choose HRNS every day because of the community we've found. The teachers and parents have embraced our daughter with patience, care, and encouragement. Watching her continuously grow into her own person has been a joy, and she genuinely looks forward to going to school and moving to the "next door" each year. We will be sad when her time at HRNS comes to an end, but incredibly grateful for the foundation the school has given her--and us. If you are considering HRNS, know that you've found a true gem in Pasadena, ready to welcome you and your child with open arms.

I cannot praise this school enough. We love HRNS. We have had two of our children attend over the…read morecourse of the last four years. The love and care shown by the teachers and staff, the community that goes beyond what we could ever imagine, and the knowledge my children have acquired is unmatched. I was nervous about participating in the co-op setting, but afterward I realize what a privilege it is to be a part of this community and watch my children thrive and learn. They have grown leaps and bounds. I am so thankful for the TK program and Miss Julie and Miss Jenny. My children's confidence and skills were mastered through them and the school's play to learn strategies. My now first grader thrives at school because of what she has learned here. So thankful for HRNS.

I cannot put into so many words, without the help of ChatGPT to say how much we love Bridge…read moreMontessori. So bare with me... Our son went to the Pasadena campus, off of Lake Avenue for over a year, and will continue to attend every summer and every break if his current school (because we moved and are no longer local, but will make the drive) is on opposite breaks. He started during their summer program before TK, went for TK and then half the summer after that. He enjoyed his teachers, his friends, and the school. He has excelled so much that he's way beyond his years in math, reading and writing. He really is starting kindergarten strong. They truly are a gem and I'm sad we moved and he won't be attending on a regular basis, but glad he's had such great teachers and made such sweet and amazing friends. They have set the bar very high for us. We have been recommending the school to every one.

My daughter just graduated from Bridge after 3+ years, and I wish she could stay for years to come…read more I have several Montessori preschools to compare Bridge to, since my older child went to 3 different ones in Southern California. None of them holds a candle to Bridge. The community at Bridge is very down-to-earth. I've made some of my closest parent friends from amongst this great group of families. I would attend birthday parties and enjoy everyone I spoke with upon meeting them. Sierra Madre is also a wonderful and welcoming community for all kinds of families, and I think that also contributes to the great vibe at the school (and at the Pasadena campus!). The educators at Bridge are also fantastic. My daughter, who went in shy and fussy, came out confident and caring, and beyond ready to go to TK. The subject matter at Bridge is age-appropriate and so thoughtful. My 4-year-old is still talking about their exploration of South American countries this past year. It made a big impression on her. The educators are all kind and so sincere. Kids can work with a few different educators across classrooms each day. They love these teachers. From what I've observed, these teachers are practical, highly organized, and treat each child equally. A very expensive preschool we attended for a while in Los Angeles would gush about children to the parents, then put on a very different face in the classroom, choosing favorites and barely bothering to get to know most of the children. But not here. It's been the opposite. I also appreciated that parents weren't asked for additional money all the time for things like shows. Bridge puts on two excellent showcases each year, and if anything is asked of parents, it's a few dollars at most. To go back to that Los Angeles preschool, the kids would put on "shows" quarterly, and each time, families were required to pay $75 or more to cover costumes for essentially unorganized chaos on a makeshift stage. Bridge, quite the contrary, respected families' time and resources and put on great shows that we truly looked forward to attending in the summer and spring, which gave children confidence and something to be proud of. A lot goes into making days and various celebrations for children each month special at Bridge. I'm just going to miss it so much!

Sunrise Preschool is the best. All the teachers are kind, caring and look after the kids so…read moregracefully. The director Mrs. Barbara is also very approachable, organized and always available for parents. My son learned some French with Ms. Gina which was a cool plus. The school itself is very clean, safe location and they have great learning and play based activities. 10/10 and highly encourage!

Our 2 year old son was kicked out of school with only one week left because the staff suspected…read morethat he was autistic and that he had anger management issues. The requirements given by the school in order for him to return was to have a full assessment done and have a confirmation that he is not autistic or have a shadow provided by the state attend with him. My sons teacher barely spoke English so she literally couldn't tell us what was going on in class. When she did have something to say it was about how bad he was. She would do this in front of him, his classmates and in front of other parents. My son told us that the teachers assistant pinched him on one occasion and when we tried to talk to the teacher about it she didn't understand what it was that we were saying due to a language barrier. The Director of the school (Monica Duran) cannot complete a grammatically correct email on her own and was not at all the leader that a school needs. It is embarrassing that we were paying so much money for school only for it to be run by a group of people that cannot communicate in person or through email. Director of Operations (Barbara Fields) is very aggressive in how she speaks to parents. It's her way or the highway and anyone else's opinion is wrong. She told me on more than one occasion that my son was having a hard time, I had never seen her in my sons class and I had never seen her interact with my son and she was never in the room for parent/teacher meetings. To my knowledge this woman scheduled tours and collected tuition. When I tried to defend my child and his behavior (that had been backed by our pediatrician as normal and age appropriate) she told me that I was being combative. On my sons last day at this school he was sent to the office because he had accidentally hurt another student with a toy that the school provided. This toy clearly wasn't appropriate for them to have and should have only been used under direct supervision by a teacher or aid. He wasn't sent to Monica Durans office even though she was in her office, he was sent to Barbara's office. No one called me to come get him sooner or to tell me that he had been moved to another area of the school. When I went to the office to find my child Barbara let my son color all over his clothes and all over his body with a red marker that he still had in hand when I walked into the office. She also made my son wear the toy that he had hurt another student with as some cruel form of punishment. She told me that we weren't welcomed back to finish out the last week of school unless he was accompanied by a shadow (she then reminded me that it would cost me money to find a shadow and it would not be provided by the school) and we weren't welcomed back for the summer program until my son had a full assessment. This requirement was given on a Friday afternoon, so there was no way that this request could have been completed in time for my son to finish out his last week. He wasn't able to say goodbye to his friends or to his teachers. He missed out on end of the year celebrations and was completely cast out because of the opinions of these unqualified office employees. I immediately called Regional Center and they informed me that there was an 18 month waiting period and a waiting list of over 80 children. I did follow through with getting my son on the waiting list and we did follow through with the assessment. I contacted schools from all around PUSD to inquire about getting my son started on an IEP. When I told them about my experience with Sunrise they informed me that what they were doing was borderline illegal and was definitely a form of discrimination. They informed me that no child can be assessed by anyone that's not qualified to do so and also to be kicking a child out of their school under the suspicion that he or she has a disability goes against everything that a preschool should be offering (not to mention a Christian school!). This past Fall we were able to get a full assessment done for our son. The clinical psychiatrist told us immediately after the tests were complete that our son doesn't have autism or anger management issues and that he's a very bright and happy boy. I reached out to all the women in a Pasadena Mommies Facebook page and asked if anyone had any bad experiences with Sunrise. A former employee told me that she would never send her own children there. When I asked for more information as to why, she said because "the staff there says horrible things to the children" The screen shots are from an email sent by the Director of the school. This email was sent without any privacy clauses so I'm sharing it with you here to illustrate how incapable and incompetent the staff is at this school.

Our son Fraser started at Enchanted Castle at 18 months and just turned two. The transition was…read moretough during that first week; he cried constantly from drop-off until lunch, and we had to pick him up before nap time. Fast forward to today.. he feels so safe and at home - he is definitely thriving! Fraser has a very strong personality, and we love how patient the staff is and how the Montessori way allows him to channel it positively. We absolutely adore his teachers (Ms. Nhi, Ms. Veronica, Ms. Wen, and Ms. Cat) + a special shout-out to Ms. M, who spoils him with so much love! What really stands out is that all the teachers at the school seem genuinely happy and know Fraser personally. The director, Ms. Prima, is super on top of everything and fosters a great relationship with all the families and staff. I truly appreciate the extra thought and care she puts into the school. If you want a place where your child will be safe, known, and nurtured, we highly recommend this amazing team!

My child transferred to this preschool because of the Eaton Fire. One of the main reasons we chose…read morethis school was that it is much more than a regular daycare -- it offers a trilingual learning environment with reasonable price. Even though my child is in the English program, he also takes Chinese and Spanish classes. Friends of mine from other cities and states often see the school activities I share/post and tell me how envious they are that we have access to such an amazing preschool. My child has learned so much here, especially in STEM-related subjects. His life skills, independence, and hands-on abilities have improved tremendously. The school also provides a wide variety of enriching activities, including science fairs, carnivals, puppet shows, bubble shows, and animal petting events where the children can ride ponies and interact with rabbits and other animals. The school also hosts special Mother's Day and Father's Day breakfast events that make families feel very involved and welcomed. Every year, the winter and spring performances are what I look forward to the most. It is truly impressive to see a group of 4-year-olds confidently perform three English songs, one Chinese song, one Spanish song, and even a dance routine on stage. The children always look so confident and joyful. This year, my child will be graduating, and I am incredibly grateful to Ms. Joanna and Ms. Regina. They are warm, energetic, patient, and genuinely caring teachers. The classroom environment they create is loving and harmonious, and the children are kind and supportive toward one another. We will always appreciate the wonderful experience our child had here.

Update*** Still…read moregiving this school a one star review because it's still well deserved. Here is what has happened since my last review: A) They actually took down one of the photos I posted on Yelp because they didn't want to get caught with hard facts I wanted to share with the community. B) My child's father who has then posted his own thoughts about the school has been completely disregarded by the school stating "the child's mother has already brought it to their attention". This school is old, run down, and takes zero accountability. They will do anything to enroll new families, don't say I didn't warn you. You really do get what you pay for which is "a good price" for Pasadena.

My son currently attends and has had a great experience overall. He is learning a lot and growing…read morein confidence. He also comes home showing off his dancing skills, just one of the many extracurricular classes included. The hours are flexible and extensive, so it really helps working parents. The value is great!

Creative Child Preschool is a real gem! Our son is in his second year attending the Okoboji…read morelocation. We have loved all of his teachers, he enjoys being there, and we know that he is safe and cared for. The program is play-based and developmentally appropriate. The teachers do not just "let the kids play" and supervise-- they work hard to curate activities and materials that grow children's' knowledge of the world through weekly themes, and they attentively support the children to build their social/emotional and cognitive growth through play. The school communicates clearly about learning themes, meals, incidents, and events. In the summer, the staff put together a truly wonderful series of fun events such as splash day, a puppet show performance, and junior Olympics. As a Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten teacher, I can attest that CCP is preparing my child well for the years ahead. Even more importantly, they are filling his preschool years with growth, self-confidence, and joy!

I loved this school for my children. I had children here for 5 school years and I loved the staff…read moreso much. My kids had such a wonderful experience and were loved and cared for by each of the teachers. Both of my kids were prepared for TK/K by the time the left. I love that the school is relatively small so you recognize all of the kids and it truly feels like an extension of your home. The teachers work hard to keep the curriculum fun and foster a love for learning. The school has wonderful parent events and performances which I treasured so much. Thank you CCP staff - miss you all!

My daughter started in Nov/Dec 2024, around the age of 2. Her development from 3 different classes…read morereflected at home and having a fun, chatty, artistic, emotional, and intelligent characteristics. Each class taught and developed her skills and growth. She has been attending daycare since 6 months but her major milestones happened at Evergreen. The teachers are great with the leadership from a caring and professional director. I personally will miss Evergreen but what my daughter gained from there no one can take away but build upon it. I couldn't ask for a better group of people that just cared and were realistic with life. My wife found a great school, my daughter learned valuable lessons and I have great memories because of them. Thank you Evergreen!

My daughter has been attending Evergreen Montessori since she was 10 months old, and she's now 18…read moremonths. As a first-time mom, I was definitely nervous about leaving her in someone else's care, but the director, Rosi, was so warm, friendly, and welcoming that she made the whole transition so much easier. It gave me such peace of mind knowing my little one was in good hands. My trust in Evergreen also came from my sister's experience. Her eldest daughter attended from infancy until she started kindergarten, and her youngest is currently enrolled as well. That reassurance, combined with my own first-hand experience, has made me confident in choosing this school. The teachers are truly wonderful, always happy, friendly, and caring. My daughter has grown and developed so much since being here. They put so much love and effort into everything, from daily learning and fun activities to thoughtful artwork, gifts, and celebrations for holidays and events. Even the food they provide is high quality, which I really appreciate. While tuition is on the higher side, I honestly believe it's worth every penny. The care, attention, and nurturing environment they provide is priceless. Their hours are also very accommodating for working parents, which has been a huge help. I have absolutely no complaints and would wholeheartedly recommend Evergreen Montessori to any parent considering it. Knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and thriving there is the best feeling.

It's been a few years since we graduated from Our School and we are still so happy with our…read moredecision to send our daughter here. We visited recently and everyone still remembered our daughter's name and anecdotes about their time shared together. Everyone here is just so generous and loving; Im so grateful they exist in our community.

Our daughter started going to Our School in April 2023 when she just turned 2.5 and fully potty…read moretrained (required). And now she is going to be turning 5 this summer and graduating! Time flies and I couldn't be more thankful for the wonderful women who make this school so special. It is truly a safe space and a home away from home. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place. Where to begin? I've toured a lot of preschools before seeing Our School and I instantly fell in love with how cozy and intimate the environment felt. Some of the other schools felt a little too "corporate." Here, there's no app or portal. Just good old fashion face-to-face chats with teachers and Ms Janel. They genuinely foster a sense of community so it feels like you are a part of the school too. In general, the school is well structured and organized. The staff ensures a good mix of boys and girls and will move kids up classes when they are ready socially and emotionally. Our daughter started off in Ms Yolanda's class, then Ms Doretha's class, and now in Ms Tiff's class. She has so much fun! She's grown so much socially and academically. The school gives you a booklet of the work they do everyday and it's such a treat to see how much they progress over time. I have no doubt she is more than prepared for kindergarten. The school also has a saltwater pool and my daughter swam everyday in the summer as an extracurricular (additional fee). This is her third summer swimming and is swimming like a fish. In the fall and spring, the school offers dance and gymnastic and pizza Mondays year-round for an additional fee. There's tons of fun activities that Miss Tiff does to make school so engaging and exciting. But above all, they all know your child SO well that you know they are truly paying attention to each child everyday. And during the Eaton Fires, Miss Tiff opened up her heart to make school feel as normal as possible and made sure the Our School families were cared after. Pajamas days, lunch provided for all students, donation drives for affected families, she did it all. There is so much intention and humanity built into this school and I am so grateful to have been a part of it. It's going to be really hard to say goodbye.

Our family has been a part of All Seasons for the past 4 years, and my son just graduated this…read moresummer. Looking back, choosing this school was the absolute best decision we could have made for his early education and development! Every single teacher here is exceptionally nice, patient, and genuinely invested in the children's growth. They create such a warm, welcoming environment that my son looked forward to going to school every single day. What we love most about the curriculum is the perfect balance it strikes: Strong Academics & Creativity: They have an impressive academic foundation that fully prepared my son for his next big step into elementary school, but they always keep it full of creativity, imagination, and fun. Endless Activities: The school keeps the kids engaged with a wonderful variety of activities that brought out the best in my son's curiosity. Amazing Care: As a parent, peace of mind is everything. The school safety is top-notch. Plus, it is incredibly convenient that they provide two healthy snacks and a nutritious lunch every day, which my son loved. If you are looking for a safe, nurturing, academic, and creative preschool that feels like family, I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Wonderful school with caring teachers, Ms. Gabrielle and Ms. Tyna. Program Director Minerva is…read moreamazing, energetic and knows everyone. My son started here at 4 years old very shy and full of tears. In the 1.5 years here, he's become a kid who is excited to go to school. He now loves spelling and tells me about all the different things he's learned in class. There are always fun activities happening each week like art projects, butterfly life cycle or themes of the month. A fantastic balance of learning and play. Definitely recommend!

I don't review businesses but I'm here to give KA their well deserved flowers. My son is very…read moreactive. Very social. Maybe too active and social. Kiddie Academy was the third preschool we tried and it was magic. He did cry and resist at first but after 2 years he loved going to school, loved his friends, loved his teachers and that is all any parent can hope for. Both me and my husband work full time (to the extent we needed a nanny) and KA gave us the hours, meals, and home-away-from-home we needed. The cost reflects their level of service and my son is thriving in TK but still talks about his preschool days

As parents, we are so extremely grateful for what Kiddie Academy has contributed to our family. It…read morehas truly been a blessing for our family! From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt welcomed, and my kids have been excited to go there every single day. The staff is incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the well-being and development of the children. It's clear they love what they do, and that shows in how happy and engaged my kids are when I pick them up. The teachers take the time to really get to know each child, providing a nurturing environment where they can grow and thrive. The teachers also take their time to assist each child to reach their developmental milestones. I've been so impressed by the range of learning opportunities at Kiddie Academy. Such as, creative arts, sign language, outdoor interactive play, and encoraging emotional awareness.My kids are always coming home with new skills, stories, and artwork they are proud to show off. I'm also very appreciative that the staff take into consideration my kids being bilingual when interacring with them. What I love most is the peace of mind I get knowing my kids are in such good hands. Also, knowing my kids feel comfortable and happy with the staff. The communication from the staff is excellent, whether it's sharing updates on their day or addressing any questions I might have. The staff are just so amazing and always happy. My kids know the staff and have developed great bonds with them. I can never thank kiddie academy enough. Kiddie Academy is not just a daycare -- it's a second home for my little ones.