We've put both of our kids in ICMA and it's been a solid daycare/Montessori/preschool for our them…read more When we were looking at the different places years ago what made this school stand out was the years of experience all the teachers have. I think all of the teachers have been with the school for at least 10 years, some are probably closer to 20 at this point. I'm not an expert on the Montessori way but, academically, our oldest was more than ready for TK. When she left ICMA she was starting to read, write, and had started basic math. From 18 months all the way up to 4 years old, we've had almost all the teachers and can't recommend them enough. The teachers and staff are accessible if you have questions or want to discuss something and they keep parents in the loop on what's going on with the class.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at ICMA. My son and daughter have both thrived in this…read morenurturing environment. They are happy, they have fun, and they learn - so much that they're coming home teaching ME things! My son started kindergarten elsewhere this year and is beaming with self confidence because of the strong academic foundation ICMA built. The staff truly becomes like family, caring deeply about each child's individual needs. They meet every child where they are, encouraging growth and curiosity in a way that feels natural and joyful. It's clear that they are dedicated to fostering not just academic skills but also a love for learning. We're so thankful that we chose ICMA, and we're excited to still be part of this wonderful community as my daughter has a few more years here. This school has made a lasting impact on our family, and we can't recommend it highly enough!! Stephanie's leadership is great, she's communicative and always goes above and beyond with the biggest smile. And while I can speak lovingly about all the teachers our family has been blessed to have (Ms. Teri, Ms. Bithi, Ms. Aracelia, Ms. Laarni, Ms. Badar, Ms. Murin), EVERY SINGLE TEACHER has been loving, respectful, kind and so very invested in our kids' lives (Ms. Joann, Ms. Lucie, Ms. Laila, Ms. Carla & I hope I am not forgetting anyone). They are the most gracious, maternal teachers and truly God sent.

My Son is graduating in a couple weeks from Sunshine and we are so sad. We have thoroughly enjoyed…read moreour time here and will miss Sunshine. Miss Portia and Miss Katie are nothing short of amazing!! Some people are just born to be teachers and they both are. I don't know how they do it. You can actually feel the love they have for each individual child that comes through the doors. My son loves them and tells me he wants to stay at Sunshine and doesn't want to go to kindergarten. I found Sunshine through Google. We came and sat in a class and were blown away. My son took to it like a fish to water and signed him up right there on the spot. I wanted a Co-op preschool. Not just because you can't beat the price, but also I wanted to be able to work in the classroom and see my child grow and flourish. I also loved that Sunshine is like a little community. Every parent there wants the same thing and works together to make sure the children get the most out of their experience. I can honestly say that I have made friendships here that will last a lifetime. Another reason we were sold on Sunshine is the amount of supervision the children get. Not only is there a teacher but also four parents working at all times to help. I know some other preschools that only had one teacher and have heard the horror stories. I always felt like my son was safe when I dropped him off at school and to me that was priceless! We can't wait to come back to Sunshine with our youngest, we would never go anywhere else. Here is their Facebook page so you can see how awesome it is for yourself: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sunshine-Cooperative-Preschool/158238130866862

This school and the wonderful, loving teachers have been the best intro to school (for me and my…read moredaughter!) that I ever could have imagined. My daughter loves school and Miss Crystal so much, and so do I...being able to actively participate in her first years of school has really put my mind at ease! Crystal truly loves these kiddos like her own, and is so patient with them, and from our very first day here, I've felt nothing but 100% trust and peace of mind when my daughter is at school. We still have the rest of this year and next year here before we have to move on to elementary school, and I'm already feeling anxious about leaving Sunshine, Crystal, and Portia! We couldn't be happier!

I have two children that have gone through preschool and lower elementary and I've had a wonderful…read moreexperience. There is new leadership and it shows. The teachers and staff truly care about the children's well being. My kids are happy and thriving. There is a sense of community here and we are so glad we chose the school for our children.

From preschool on up, St. Joachim teachers are dedicated and caring. The school invests in extras…read morelike a learning support specialist that provides personalized attention to those who need extra help. The emphasis on both education and character development is admirable. The extracurricular activities offered are diverse - competitive athletics program, art, technology, maker space, cooking, Ducks hockey program, choir, social events, and much more - encouraging well-rounded development. I appreciate the sense of community fostered by the school, making it feel like a second home for our family. Highly recommend this school for anyone seeking a quality education within a supportive and enriching environment.

My experience with Back Bay was extremely disappointing…read more At first, the facility looked clean and organized, which gave me the impression it was a good and safe school. Because of that, I never would have imagined something like this could happen under Mrs. Priya's supervision. After noticing a change in my kid's behavior, which I had asked about a few days earlier, I decided to arrange an earlier pickup. Upon arrival, one my kid guardian saw Mrs. Sharon using what she described as a "rocking" method to help my child fall asleep. What was seen however, was very distressing and did not look like rocking. The way my child was being handled felt inappropriate and unsafe. Rough handling is completely unnecessary and inadmissible. Seeing my child treated that way left visibly distressed, and as a parent it was heartbreaking and disturbing. I withdrew my child from the school immediately after this incident. There are definitely other schools out there. Unfortunately, this was a very upsetting personal experience for our family. Please let's review the video together Mrs Pryia and go over what happened that day.

I felt compelled to write this because our experience with Ms. Sharon has been nothing but…read morepositive. My older child was in her class previously, and my younger child is currently with her, so we have had the benefit of knowing her over time--and across two very different kids. She is genuinely invested in the children she cares for. Both of my kids have felt safe, supported, and happy in her classroom. She has a nurturing presence but also knows how to create structure and encourage independence in a way that really helps them thrive. I have only seen professionalism and dedication from her and we feel very lucky to have had her as part of our children's lives.

For my daughter is this the third waldorf school, we moved because of my job. The waldorf education…read moreis always special, wherever you are. But I can say, we are happy to be part of WSOC now. My daughter is now in 3rd grade and loves her teachers, wenn she comes home, she often even plays, that she is a teacher and repeats with her puppets what she did and learned in the school. Although she had a hard time with divorce between me and her mother, the school gave her stability, joy and purpose. If you want to have a good experience and best results with any waldorf school, it's necessary to understand it's core principles and foundation and cooperate with that. It's hundert years approved pedagogy with great results in the whole world, but it needs cooperation. I am grateful and happy, that my daughter can be educated in WSOC!

We love Waldorf education and at Waldorf School of Orange County the College of Teachers, the Board…read moreand the Staff are dedicated to a good educational experience in the Waldorf pedagogy. Many of the teachers are amazing. My child was blessed to travel the grades with Brooke Natzke and that experience was amazing. I can't recommend a more qualified person. My are having a great experience with Mrs Schwarz in the grades now for our next child. Our daughter is attending Waldorf High School and has found many of the teachers to be very supportive and helpful. She found her passion because of the championing of her Earth Science Teacher.

One of the first things that brought me to this school is they are so clean, and the price is so…read morerealistic, and then the best part, Christ centered!!!!!! I am so happy I have this school for my son. He has become such an amazing kid because the love and hugs and the praise songs he sings every day!.. I Love this school, and they concentrate on Christ and songs of worship, and he is spelling, and so excited to learn!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you to Mrs, Stewart, and her teachers aids and Mrs. Menache (sp has always messed up on) and the awesome gal in the office, you guys ROCK!!! xoxoxo CANT wait for my daughter to start preK. Tiffany

Great pre-school. Awesome teachers and staff. Both of our kids went here. Go Pack Go!read more

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Jenny Hart Preschool. After so many years of trusting…read morethem with our children, it's hard to believe our time there has come to an end simply because our kids have aged out. As a full-time working mom, there was no greater comfort than knowing my children were spending their days in a loving, caring, and nurturing environment. The teachers truly treat every child as their own, and my kids looked forward to going every day. The school offers so many fun, engaging, and enriching activities throughout the year, creating an environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Both of my children absolutely flourished during their time there, not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. We are incredibly grateful for the love, support, and dedication shown to our family over the years. While we're sad to say goodbye, we'll always cherish the memories and the positive impact Jenny Hart Preschool had on our children's lives. We highly recommend it to any family looking for a preschool that feels like a second home.

This preschool came highly recommended to me by a friend and we were lucky enough to get a spot off…read moretheir very long waitlist! My son has blossomed there under the teachers' guidance and all of the teachers know him by name. As a first time parent making the decision of where to send your child is so daunting but the kindness of everyone at Jenny Hart makes it an easy choice!

OC Tiny Tots Academy! Our experience at this school - felt like hitting the jackpot. I think it has…read morebeen especially impactful for my husband and I, as first time parents. The positive experience was - just so unexpected? Especially with the contrast of having our littles deal with the pandemic lockdown. From (1) the beautiful classroom and setting for the school (all of the city of newport beach employees are so kind, the cleanliness of the facilities), (2) the small class size, (3) the kindest, sweetest, and cleverest classmates, and (4) such kind, supportive, genuine, fun, and professional parents in our cohort (we know that we are incredibly lucky for these families!). And the glue and heart for all of us, our teacher - the sweetest teacher that has fostered a wonderful sense of community - Ms. Macias! To the best teacher (and photographer) Ms. Macias - your hard work day in and day out, your patience, creativity with projects and school work, your unending kindness (some how balancing your ability to instill a love of learning with discipline and the importance of following rules - and still having energy), and your dedication with all that you have done - it has not gone unnoticed. Not to mention - Ms. Macias always being on top of communication. Ms. Macias - you have gone beyond for your students and families. It has been truly an absolute joy to celebrate every birthday and holiday with you and the OC Tiny Tots crew. You fostered each of your student's curiosity and creativity (learning about and catering to their interests), and it truly shows as they head to 'big kid school' (I am trying not to sob daily over the next 9 days). It will always warm my heart when I think (even with the closest relatives present in class to celebrate holiday luncheons at school) how the OC Tiny Tots classmates always chose to sit together when it came time to chow down for special occasions. Thank you for creating the sweetest school and best environment for our children.

We are back for our second year at OC Tiny Tots, Newport Beach, Marina Park Community Center. Mrs…read more Gomber and Mrs. Macias created a COVID safe outdoor fabulous experience for the Tiny Tots today during their 1st day back at school. My 4 years old daughter was beyond excited to return back to school today. And, when I picked her up this afternoon after class, she was already talking about how she wants to return back to school tomorrow morning. (Great news for Mommy to hear; she loves it!) With the last school year being cut short due to COVID, my daughter was still able to benefit from the program/academy. I feel that my daughter is already ahead of her age group from an intellectual level by attending OC Tiny Tots Academy. I'm looking forward for the momentum to continue going into the 2020 - 2021 school year. We love OC Tiny Tots!