As a dad, I can't say enough good things about Seal Beach Playgroup. From day one, I've felt not…read morejust welcomed, but celebrated as an involved parent, especially being a dad. This isn't one of those places where only moms are expected to show up. Dads are in the classroom, on the playground, helping with projects, and building real relationships with the kids and families. It's a community that truly values parents of all kinds. The school itself is incredible. It focuses on play-based learning, is nurturing, and full of heart. Our child is in the junior class this year, and we've been blown away by Miss Kate. She brings warmth, creativity, and a calm confidence that makes the kids feel safe and seen. The kids learn through play, nature, art, music, and community. It's the kind of place where your child's imagination is nurtured, their social-emotional skills are supported, and their joy is contagious. If you're looking for a preschool where your whole family can grow, connect, and be part of something special, Seal Beach Playgroup is it. We've made lifelong memories here and we're just getting started.

We have had such a wonderful experience at Seal Beach playgroup. From day one, the teachers have…read morebeen incredibly caring, attentive, and patient with every child. They truly take the time to understand each child's personality, needs, and comfort level, which makes such a difference--especially for little ones who are still adjusting to a school environment. We are so grateful for this preschool/community and highly recommend it to any family looking for a warm, engaging, and supportive early childhood program in Seal Beach.

We love Sun N Fun and Miss Jenna so much we stayed an extra year. She has given my 5 year old so…read moremuch confidence and tools to help her develop more effective social skills. Jenna's energy is great for all different types of students and can adapt to any situation with confidence. I also have a better relationship with my kids because of the tools she has helped me implement into our daily lives. I asked my kids why they love SNF: My 5 y/o says"Ms Jenna is kind and loving" and my 3 y/o says "shes funny and silly"

We absolutely love Sun n Fun! It's such a perfect transitional school for kids to attend before…read morepre-K and kindergarten. Ms. Jenna is a wonderful teacher and truly an inspiration to all of us parents. The best part about this school is the parents are involved as well - we get to assist Ms. Jenna at the school usually 1-2x a month to really see what goes on in the classroom. If you're looking to be a part of a community while your kiddos have the best time learning and playing - this is the spot! I also love that this particular play school is enclosed (in case you've got adventurous kids who are runners haha!). We are truly grateful for Sun n Fun!

This is such a special preschool and I consider our family lucky to have found it. Under the…read moreguidance of Mrs. Wissa, the environment is caring and nurturing. Mrs. Wissa truly is a gem of a teacher. Our daughter is currently enrolled and thriving. This is not just a preschool but a true community of other families.

Lil Cottonwood Preschool has been a God send. Especially Mrs. Wissa. It was our son's first year of…read moreschool and even through the ups and downs at drop-off, he has grown so much socially and academically. The structure is a wonderful combination of playing and learning. The co-op aspect was something I never heard about but glad I did as it allowed me to have direct involvement with the class and get to know the other families. I wish this school was an entire elementary school but blessed to be here for the time we did!

Little Sunshine House is amazing. I cannot say enough wonderful things about all they have done…read moreover the last 5 years for both of my kiddos. We have been back and forth between both of their sites (Katella and 7th Street) because of work/life logistics, and both have been such a privilege to be a part of. I am a teacher, so I have a lot of opinions and a pretty good understanding of best practices for young kids -- and LSH is just so, so wonderful. Throughout our time there, I have watched them lovingly and patiently support so many different types of kids, meeting them where they are and helping them grow and blossom into wonderful big kids ready to head off to school. The early foundations of love, exploration, choice, and play that they have provided for my sons are something I know I will be thankful for all my life. Every time I walk in, there is an amazing setup waiting for the kids. It honestly looks like they are preparing for an open house every day because everything is so thoughtfully set up -- but it's not an open house they are preparing for, it's just another day of play with our kids. That says so much about the care and intention they put into every single day. I have also had the unique opportunity to be in and out of LSH multiple times throughout the day when I was picking up one of my kiddos for speech. No matter what time I walked in, I saw the same thing -- happy, engaged kids playing, exploring, creating, and being lovingly supported by their teachers. It truly is a picture of what early childhood education should look like, and I feel so incredibly lucky that both of my kids had the opportunity to spend these important early years there and build such a wonderful foundation for what comes next. I know when I was trying to make the difficult decision to send my little one off to daycare, I read SO many reviews. I didn't know what to do or who to trust with my babies -- but LSH was the place for us. I know I have already used the word "amazing" multiple times in this review, but honestly, that is the word that keeps popping into my head as I write this during our last week at LSH before my little one heads off to TK. The teachers are wonderful, the Reggio Emilia philosophy is amazing, and from my experience, your kiddos could not be in more loving or capable hands. And...if you are reading this in the next few years and you're that parent reading every review and trying to figure out where to send your little one, you can ask LSH for my number if you want to connect. I have 5 years of wonderful experiences to share with you about just how amazing they are!

We LOVE this preschool! Our little guy has been attending since August 2020 and he has grown so…read moremuch! The staff and teachers are amazing, super supportive and informative. We have had a couple of parent / teachers meeting, which I love! The feed back and advise we receive is wonderful. Being we can't go into the class rooms to help out or have visits due to the pandemic. It's nice to be kept up to speed on how our sons progress is going. I just can't say enough about what this preschool has done to assist in our sons growth and development. Even in these crazy days of Covid, they have always made us feel at ease by providing an safe and secure learning environment. Which we truly are grateful for. A child needs the social interaction at this stage in their development. The preschools method of learning is through play and exploring. This is such a natural & fun way of learning. The teachers are always supportive and encouraging to the children. This creates a safe space for your children to really blossom. If you are in the market for a preschool that really focuses on the development of a child's social skills; being kind, learning how to express feelings & different emotions while having fun & playing with friends. This is the place for your little one.

I recently moved to Long Beach from the East Coast…read more I visited my girlfriend and went to Bayshore Playground and saw the coop. It was during the pandemic and I took my son out of school because virtual learning was night right for our family. So after a year with 3 young kids at home and home schooling, I couldn't wait to get my youngest girls in preschool. Preschool On the Beach. With a Playground? What could be cooler than that? There is one indoor classroom with books and puzzles and it's own child sized toilet and sink. There are 3 sheds full of bikes, scooters, tunnels, hula hoops, hockey sticks, basketballs and hoop, dollhouse, plenty of play toys, a sensory table, blocks, art supplies etc. They meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am-12pm. Parent volunteers go 30 min early and help set up fences around our area to ensure safety. During the pandemic it was an outdoor classroom and we did not have one case at our school. We set up the outdoor classroom with rugs and learning materials, a play dough station, an office area with markers, crayons, stamps, stencils etc, a doll house area, a creative play area (changes each week), lunch tables, art easel area, sensory table and block/toy truck/ play animal area each day. With ~15 parents, this requires 3 parent volunteers each day. Most parents work every other week but if you have more children, you are there weekly. The day starts with play time in the bike yard (there's plenty of bikes and outdoor activities for all; Wednesday's they can bring in their own bikes and helmets). Then it's circle time with Ms. Cori, whom the kids all adore. She goes over the calendar, days of the week, sings songs in 7 different languages. Then it's bike yard time again while the snack parent prepares a snack for the students. Then the kids all wash hands (we are very good with hand sanitizer and keeping clean) and enjoy their snack. Then it's free play in our fenced in outdoor school. We clean up toys and end in the playground. There is a lunch bunch for the older children where they pack a lunch and stay until 2pm for an additional fee. The 3 parents each have a specific job for the day -bike yard, snack or bathroom. There is a snack parent each week that prepares the snack all 3 days. We make sure to make notes of any student with allergies or sensitivities. There are monthly field trips (fire station, el dorado, bolsa chica, aquarium, library etc) which are paid from by fundraising (this year we made cocoa bombs at holiday time and sold sweets at the Naples boat canal show). Monthly meetings are held at 7pm on the first Thursday of each month. Attendance is required by one parent or guardian at the meetings and also school cleanups 2x a year. We also have a rainy day school for when we can't be outdoors due to the weather. My girls love their teacher, their friends and their school. It's definitely more play based. No worksheets here. However they do occasional seasonal crafts. It definitely is a bit of work for the parents but I think it's worth it as my girls will have great memories. Definitely nice to find other families the same age after the pandemic and after moving to a new area. We all look out for each other's kids. We celebrated Chinese New Year this year with a lions dance festival in the bike yard (the bike yard is only allowed for use of our children at the moment). And we have some fun trips planned for the end of the year.

LOVE Bayshore Co-op! My son will be starting his 2nd year, and I truthfully wish the director, Ms…read more Cori, could expand into an elementary school and beyond! While there is direct teaching and learning going on, the curriculum is play based and able to be modified for what the children are interested in at the moment. It so wonderful to be able to see the children think and grow. You always here that these communities are like a family or a village, but the truth is, I didn't really put much stock into that. I was so surprised to see that it's true! The parents are truly there for one another and for the kids. Bayshore is so much more than just a school. My child has thrived and learned so much about himself and how to interact with others. I'm so happy with our choice!

When you are blessed, and able to see your grandchildren have the same opportunities that you gave…read moreto your child in attending Little School of the West contributes to memories that continue to grow. Just like seeds that grow with caring, love and nurturing becomes a bundle of beautiful healthy flowers. Thank you, to all teachers, staff and all families belonging to this wonderful school. Doris and Ed Ebel Grandparents

My daughter attended here 2023-2024. It was worth it even as a part time student. She just started…read moreTK at another school with such ease. Starting her early at LSOTW was the best decision. The TK she's attending is a lot bigger with a lot of kids and I could only imagine it would have been overwhelming if it was her first school experience. Instead I have an extremely happy 4 year old excited for school every day. LSOTW prepared her for the full time school structure. I would have enrolled her earlier if I knew it would have made such an impact. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive The school is clean and I loved their safety protocols. I looked at other schools around the area when I was looking for a preschool and LSOTW was by far the best. We will miss LSOTW!

There are not enough positive things I can say about Nature's Edge! My son is preparing to leave to…read morestart pre-k in the public system and I am truly so sad that he has to leave this safe, wonderful place where I trust the staff and where I know he is engaged and truly learning new skills every day. I have noticed that my son knows things like letters, numbers and phonics that other children do not and I know that this is largely from his time at NECD as they offer optional homework and have an academic curriculum a few days of the week. We've had an amazing experience and I would recommend this center to anyone who is exploring preschools in the Long Beach area.

Well where i can even begin my son Ezra started at Natures Edge Preschool in Feb. i believe i…read moreabsolutely approve love how well the school runs Ms. Jay, Ms. Amber & the rest of the teachers their incredible with everything they do with the children love how they make me feel so welcomed more so how Ms. Jay + Ms. Amber is so communicative are when it comes to incidents, class newsletter

The staff maintain a healthy environment and are easy to work with. Very well maintained with…read morehealth and safety a priority. Your children are in good hands here.

We love Growing Tree!! We sent both our boys there and loved every minute of this experience. They…read moregrew so much and learned how to be polite and great kids. We were amazed at how they became so prepared for elementary school. Thank you Mrs. Serreta, thank you for being a second mom to me. There were stressful days when I would be in a rush and I forgot my lunch for work and she would give me snacks to get me through my day. She is such a caring a wonderful angel on this earth. So much love for Growing Tree, such a huge blessing to our family.

Discovery Preschool was a blessing to our family! Our son loved the program. We attended 2 years…read moreand can't say enough good things about the staff.

Our family had an amazing experience at Discovery Preschool! Ms. Roxy and the entire teaching staff…read morecreate such a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Our daughter absolutely loved her teachers, Ms. Celia and Ms. Sara, and looked forward to going to school every single day. Seeing her so happy and excited each morning gave us so much confidence that she was in the best hands. We are going to miss Discovery Preschool so much, but we can't wait to be back when our youngest daughter is old enough to attend. We are incredibly grateful for the love, care, and wonderful memories our family has made here. We highly recommend Discovery Preschool to any family looking for a caring, supportive, and enriching preschool program!

I wish my child could attend this school forever and no that is not hyperbole…read more My baby was one of the first to join the guppies group when it was starting. We were getting ready to say goodbye to our in home nanny and had started to tour a couple of schools that left me....almost depressed? I was not sure I was going to find the right place that was accepting children under the 2 year mark that I felt comfortable with. When you have to return to work and trust another with your baby who is not fully communicating it is serious business. I had no intention to settle for anything that was just OK. When I walked into BSCC, taking in all of the bright rooms, clean space, interactive outdoor area and the ocean view I instantly felt a peace I had been searching for. Could I attend? Haha. I told Ms. Anna I would be right back with my son so they could meet, we could sign the paperwork and enroll immediately. Cut to now- he is almost 3 and I couldn't feel more lucky. Ms Erika and Ms Michelle (affectionally called Tita and Mimi) love my child like their own. My son started out nervous as most children and now he tries to call his teachers on the weekends from his toy phone to hang out. We get compliments on his vocabulary and sharing skills when he is out and he is also really getting down potty training! They have been so patient with him and give me great feedback. He has moved into Ms Dora's class where I'm sure he will continue to flourish. Outside of the regular curriculum the school offers fun activities such as Soccer Shots and Summer Friday water play where my kid always has a blast. They also have thoughtful events for the parents like their recent school wide art show, Father's day donuts with dad/ Mother's day flowers and coffee (complete with photo station). I am so thankful we found this place. I will be an absolute wreck when he graduates.

My two girls went to Belmont and LOVED LOVED LOVED! They didn't want to leave and I felt such a…read moresense of peace when they were there, which allowed me to focus on work and all the things you have to handle as a parent. The transition to TK was very easy because they had lots of friends from the community at Belmont who graduated and went to local schools. Big shout out to Ms. Anna, Dora, Tamika, and Erica. I recommend ya'll to anyone looking for childcare who has a little turning 18 months but make sure to get on the waiting list.