My husband and I could not be happier that we found somewhere as trustworthy and engaging as Little…read moreAngels for our 2.5 year old son. Elle and Azie made the transition to daycare so seamless and provided an abundance of updates about our son's progression to make us completely comfortable. We love the daily updates of the activities that they work on - the crafts are the cutest and really show intention in what the class is learning everyday. The activities are all rooted in some type of development and we love seeing all of the creativity that goes into making each day different and fun. Our son loves outdoor play and the playground set up is really great. Plenty of space and age appropriate toys outside to release his wiggles during their outdoor time. We are truly so fortunate to have found someplace as special as Little Angels! The entire staff takes health and safety seriously and we appreciate all of the coordination and attention to detail. We are so thankful and look forward to bringing our daughter to Little Angels to join our son in the future!

I would not recommend this childcare center. My mother recently worked here, and based on the…read moreexperiences and concerns she shared, it is not a place where I would feel comfortable enrolling my children. One situation that stood out involved an employee named Julissa. After what she felt was ongoing mistreatment by the owners, she submitted a two-week notice. Her notice was received, but there was no communication regarding it until she pointed it out to them that her last day was Friday. At that point, she was informed by text message that her employment was being terminated immediately. The way this situation was handled raises serious concerns about professionalism and how staff members are treated. Parents should do their own research and carefully consider all available information before choosing childcare for their children.

Our son attended Newport Ave Preschool for two years (from age 3 to 5) and we have nothing but…read morewonderful memories of his time there. We wanted him to take his next steps with learning and experience things beyond what we could offer him at home. He got exactly that and then some. His teachers did a fantastic job getting him through the Pre-K and TK curricula; we still have a lot of his old school work showing how much he had learned and how much practice he had gotten. He would frequently speak fondly of his last teacher, Ms. Jackie, as well as the friends he played with at school. There was a classmate he would refer to as "Melon" that we think was his best friend and we thought it was so cute. We'd like to give our thanks to all of his teachers - Ms. Jackie, Ms. Emily, Ms. Nikki, and Ms. Bella! He really enjoyed the variety of extra curricular activities offered at Newport Ave, like dance, music, soccer (his favorite), arts and crafts, and taekwondo (his other favorite). As parents, some of our favorite things include the winter holiday performances, the picture updates on Remind showing what everyone is up to throughout the day, and the final letters from all the teachers he had connected with over the years. Ms. Mayra was a pleasure to talk to when dropping him off in the morning, as were the other teachers when picking him up at the gate. Communication over the Remind app is super simple and responses tend to be very quick. Since starting kindergarten, Nate has become a top performer in his class, and we believe Newport Ave Preschool deserves a great deal of the credit for that. We're so grateful for everything this school gave him.

Ms. Tere in the toddler room is great. My daughter has a hard time letting go of me with anyone but…read morewith the teachers at Newport she is always willing to go which says a lot. She is always happy when i pick her up and she has picked up a lot of new songs, letters, tracing and counting skills. She is now interested in reading books at home and has improve her vocabulary. I also love that they speak spanish and english to her.

I feel so thankful to have found Paradise Kids. We've been sending our son since he was 6 months…read moreold, and it was nerve-wracking to leave him say the least. But our son has been there almost a year now, and he has thrived since he has been in Marjan and Ms. Niharika's care. 1. The moment we toured Paradise Kids we loved the cozy, clean room and outside play area. We happened to visit at lunch, and 7 kids were eating calmly and happily looking at us, 4 in high chairs. How?? Are they magicians? I was very impressed with the care each one was receiving and clearly there was a great routine in place for so many kids to be orderly. 2. And speaking of lunch, all meals are nutritious and prepared by the caregivers. They are offered lots of fruits and vegetables with different proteins. My son lovesss eating there. One downside is that my bland cooking is no match for the food at daycare so I've had to step it up at home. 3. We toured several OC daycares and went with an in-home daycare because we wanted a smaller facility. We were told by our friends that when our son starts daycare we should expect him to be sick all the time. He has been sick a few times but nothing serious and definitely not often. I attribute it to the small number of toddlers and Marjan's clean home (and his regular vaccines of course). As I said before, my son is thriving and loves seeing his friends and teachers. It wasn't my choice to send him so young, but as it is I am so thankful for Marjan and Ms. Niharika for treating him with so much love and care. I highly recommend Paradise Kids if you're in need of a great daycare!

My husband and I had been searching desperately for childcare, wherein we could entrust our then 11…read moremonth old son, and happened to come across Paradise Kids via Yelp. We got to tour and speak with the owner, Ms. Marjan, and quickly came to peace of mind when we saw the set up and the kids + Ms. Marjan and Ms. Niharika, her associate, interacting with each other in the backyard during playtime. Safety (and trust) was of course our number one priority, but beyond that, Ms. Marjan sealed the deal with the wealth of information she shared on how she runs her in-home daycare. We left the meeting/tour feeling like there were no unanswered questions, and confident that our son would be in the best care between Ms. Marjan and Ms. Niharika. Throughout our time together, Ms. Marjan was flexible, understanding and attentive to details/a great listener. Accommodations were made to adhere to Luca's specific dietary needs, and we knew from Luca's afternoon bowel movements that he was chowing down his daycare provided meals (mostly organic and all homemade!). Though our time was short, we're so lucky to have found this gem - organized and structured, but also with lots of room and encouragement for creativity, which allowed our son to grow and thrive! Paradise Kids is truly a paradise, and we feel everything was done in the best interest of our little boy. He has made new friends, flourished in his milestones - walking and talking, and created priceless memories here. We thank Ms. Marjan, Ms. Niharika, and the whole Paradise Kids family for helping shape the special little person that he is today, and for truly making us feel like an extension of this family.

Absolutely a million times the best preschool you will ever find! A dream come true!…read more 3 kids went there and I can't wait to send my 4th! I love this place, the people and their way of thinking!! enroll now! Don't wait!

My son has been going to Tustin Preschool since late 2022 and is currently in his 2nd year of…read moreschool with them. We love it so much and I couldn't be happier with them! WHAT WE LOVE: - The teachers have been here for years and have their process down and work with all the kids so well. The kids love all of them! - Competitively priced AND they provide you with 1/2 of the weekly tuition if you're going to be out for the whole week! - They provide breakfast, snack, lunch and afternoon snack! Most kids still pack a few extra snacks, but saves me time, stress and money! You can also bring your own lunch if your kid wants something specific...they post the menu every week. - They open early AND close later than most preschools that I found! This was much needed for me and my husbands work schedule - They have a great outdoor play area for the kids! - My son brings home so many projects he works on and has been learning so much academically as well! - As working parents we don't have a lot of time to do extras...they require very minimal assistance from us! For holiday parties, we can easily sign up to bring things...but no after-school events/performances/spirit weeks where we need to dress up the kids everyday! For us, that works best for our situation and we appreciate it :)

Update from last review…read more The owner really tries to do her best. However, the sitters are hit or miss. Sometimes the sitters do an excellent job, show up on time, and engage my child. Other times, they're on their phones, barely paying attention, and lets my child do dangerous things. However, the most frustrating part of this is not knowing whether the sitter will show up or not. So often, we will have a sitter confirmed just to have them cancel last minute (1-2 hours before the session). This is problematic because once a sitter claims an appointment, other sitters can't claim it. So when there is a last minute cancellation, we are just screwed. Not sure why these sitters are so poorly trained and have so many commitment issues. But having a babysitting service be so unreliable is a huge red flag.

Cassidy the scheduling manager is AMAZING. We require respite services for our autistic son and she…read morealways makes sure we have a provider that can accommodate his needs. We have been using this service for years and Cassidy is always available to schedule a qualified provider, even in last minute situations. I highly recommend H&L Children Services.

Final review for this location. I recently transferred my…read moreson to a different location. It was an easy decision to make after the lack of communication the staff had with dad and I and amongst themselves on multiple occasions. I do wish the team at this location had more communication with one another and better training in urgent situations. Overall my son got multiple bite marks in his early years here, a cracked elbow, and most recently 5 stitches to his chin after being pushed by another child during play time. Accidents do happen but the way incidents always got minimized or met with lack of urgency and reports hardly matched what was described verbally is what really sucked. I did have some teachers who I liked and really liked that it was Spanish and English being taught at times. But overall I wouldn't recommend this location to family or friends. There's room for improvement and accountability at this location.

My daughter attended here the past 6 months. Our experience has been great thus far…read more Pros: separate classrooms for different age groups, some places we tour only have dividers between the classes. The facility is clean and well kept. Teachers were all very sweet and accommodating, she comes home singing new songs and dances. They provide lunch and snacks so I didn't have to pack, which was great. She usually comes home with a new hairstyle nearly everyday, which is amazing since she would never sit still long enough for me to do her hair, it takes some serious skills and patience to do her hair as well as her teachers did, thank you. Cons: there really isn't much. Most notably though being the camera. It was a big selling point for me, but the images often are very blurry, could hardly make out which one is my child, has to put colorful bows in her hair just to pick her out from the crowd. Even then, can't really tell whether she's laughing, upset. Just a blurry figure. Another cons being that they consolidate the classes later in the evening without really giving a proper sign out to the other teachers. It seldom happens, but a few times I've picked up my child and there's a bruise or some sort of injuries, which happens and expected since she's a toddler, but kinda upsetting when I ask what happened and the teacher kinda shrugged and said she didn't watch her earlier so has no idea. Overall though we enjoy our time here and would definitely still considers kiddie academy.

We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of The Goddard School of Tustin. This school has exceeded…read moreour expectations in every way, and the teachers in particular are getting five stars--if not more. The owner, Ms Preeti, and Director, Ms Chelsea, are truly exceptional. They are often walking the halls, checking in on classrooms, and are always approachable, warm, and genuinely invested in the community. Each month there are engaging activities for both children and parents, creating a strong sense of connection and involvement. We are especially grateful for our teachers Ms. Tahareh and Ms. Fariba. Every day we are greeted with warmth and excitement. They go above and beyond and are incredibly dedicated educators. The curriculum is thoughtful, STEAM-focused, and always engaging. They always give detailed updates and share many photos that show how much they care about the kids. After just a few months, we were amazed to receive a large box filled with all of the crafts and activities completed--it was incredible to see the growth in just a few months! We also love the small cultural touches woven into the classroom experiences, along with hands-on learning like their class garden, where children help grow and harvest vegetables. Additional highlights include visits from real-life professionals (such as dentists, doctors, and even a beekeeper!), opportunities for parent involvement, and the convenience of provided snacks and optional hot lunch. The facilities are clean and modern, and the shaded outdoor playground offers plenty of space for children to run and play. We couldn't ask for a better environment for our child!

Since day one, from the very first tour, we knew this was an amazing place. The welcome is always…read morewarm, the facility is beautiful and brand new, and the team is the kindest group you could hope for. What is truly special is that despite how professional and well-organized everything is, the care never feels generic - it's personal, attentive, and individual. Our little one smiles when she greets her teachers in the morning and smiles goodbye at the end of the day. She is truly seen and welcomed there. The teachers are genuinely caring, authentic, and loving. The two playgrounds (one for infants, one for older kids) are brand new and genuinely fun. She is well fed, clean, and has plenty of space to explore. Our little one is in such good hands. We highly recommend Goddard!

I been going to Nora's daycare since early 2017! Now Mays has both of my daughters. We have been so…read moreblessed and honored to find such a amazing daycare for our daughters. I can honestly say Mays has been a truly blessing and trust her with our daughters. She like family to us we truly appreciate everything you do for our girls. I know when my daughters are there I don't need to stress out and worry all day about there safety. Mays has a safe clean daycare. She keeps a very good open line of communication about how ur kids are doing and especially if she see any changes in there health!! My daughters have received the best care there. May has been so attentive to my daughters needs. My daughters look forward to going over to mays my oldest loves all the activities such as singing arts&crafts learning Abc and writing. I love to watch and see how much they have grown and learned My daughter loves to make her little friends good bags around the holidays I'm so thankful for you Mays!! And your the best I would totally recommend you

Our son has been going to Mays since infancy, and as first time parents having such a reliable and…read moreamazing daycare was such a huge benefit to us. Mays brings a high level of kindness to our son, and it shows in how he is around her! She has always prioritized safety and education at an early age, and has a steady form of communication of anything concerning. Having our son at this daycare is invaluable, and we've recommended her to many of our friends in the area.

Our granddaughter attended Valerie's Day Care for about 2.5 years and we were thrilled with the…read moreexperience of love and care that she received from Valerie and her entire family. She was not very well acclimated to other children when she first started, now she is a very confident, loving, accepting child that is ready to embark on Kindergarten in the Fall. I would highly recommend Valerie's Home Care if you are looking for an intimate, family-oriented experience for your child.

Adding an updated review, as we have moved, and are transitioning our daughter to a new daycare…read more I cannot say enough how grateful we are to Valerie and her family. As working parents with no village, finding the right childcare provider for our daughter was critical. Valerie is trustworthy, caring, compassionate, loving, smart, and the best in this business. I speak the highest regards of her. She will become part of your family! She truly cares about the parents and the kids so much. We know we could always depend on her. If you're a new parent reading this or a pregnant mom, start talking to her now! I'm so grateful our daughter got to experience Valerie's daycare.

We have been incredibly happy with our son's experience at IMSz The staff is warm, attentive, and…read morecreates a safe, welcoming environment for every child. It's been amazing to watch his confidence and love of learning flourish. We highly recommend this preschool to other families. Mimi

We love this school. It's been wonderful to have them take care and teach our child not only…read moretraditional school curriculum but also how to be an independent person-- the "life skills". They accept our child at the level he's at and caringly challenge him to grow. He loves waking up to get to school ("it's so fun to see my friends!") and gets upset when we pick him up too early. From preschool to kindergarten, this place has been nothing but nuturing and caring. The kids are all amazing. Many activities for them and they can learn at their own pace and feel supported. We've also appreciated that they offer hot catered lunches so that we have the option of taking a break from lunch packing to give our child variety and exposure to different foods and feel included among other children during meal time. Competitively priced and well worth every penny. There are enrichment programs and also extended care if you are working parents (or just need some additional time). Good area and convenient to get to. The staff is wonderful!