We love it here!!!! Truly our family without a village close by of our own. When we first met ms…read moreJeanette before we moved here as we were relocating and it was a huge change for all of us, I felt her kindness and true passion for Christ centered learning immediately. All the teachers are fantastic and my children have a love and admiration for every single one in their own way and we could not be happier. The kiddos are all great and become our kids siblings away from home and I feel incredibly blessed to have a community that make my kids feel safe each and every day. We are eternally grateful for their schedule and even though sometimes I don't want to follow the rules I know my kids need the structure and routine and foundational skills that they learn here. Their growth and learning in a pair of months is something I truly cherish and I do not take any school decision lightly. No hidden costs or anything that isn't reasonable. Their program is something I cannot recreate even if I tried with two working parents and limited time. Highly recommend it is a gem!

An incredibly caring environment where the kids are well taken care of by amazing teachers!read more

I have taken my time to write this review until after my daughter left the school because of course…read moreI wanted to get a more bird eye view. With that in mind, I wanna say I am deeply grateful for this school. They have great systems in place with low ratio and really teach the little ones a lot while they're there. I can solidly say that at two years old my daughter can count from one to 20 and sing the whole alphabet along with about 15 different nursery, rhymes and stack blocks and has very advanced fine motor and motor skills because of the school. I'm a licensed OT and always felt safe with and confident in staff. Mrs. Nali, Mrs Dhammika, and Mrs Nayana are well educated in this age group, patient, and loving. All of the staff are truly wonderful. We went from infant, to wobbler, to toddler and transitioned very well. I don't know the frequency but every time my child which class they gave me a comprehensive developmental checklist to tell me what my child was doing or wasn't doing that was on track for proper development or not and that is huge. When you're a busy parent and don't always notice some of the things that Are typical or atypical to have some professional eyes to help you understand where your child is developmentally is huge. They are CPR trained and do a great job with making sure they're fed and changed consistently. My baby never came home hungry or never was crying when I picked her up and never got diaper rash there. If you choose to be part of the little app, you will get photos of your child. Once every couple weeks in the classroom is playing with the other children. They also send little videos and they do little Halloween parades and classroom parties. The Christmas parade is precious too! The focus of MONTESSORI is self-sufficiency which as an occupational therapist I really love. She would come home and if she spilled something, she would run right away to try to clean it up. She very much wanted to learn how to do things on her own and she knew how to threw away her own trash, which was not something I taught her at home necessarily lol It truly is adorable and prepares your baby for a successful road ahead with school and life beyond. My only thing I would change is having carpet or soft floor in the infant room vs hard floors. Other than that, everything really is done perfectly, and they have a lovely little outdoor space that they take them to a few times a day where they can ride bikes and do the slide and all of that. Learning how to operate in a group and look at what the rest of the group is doing and follow along is a critical life skill, and my baby has transitioned to preschool seamlessly because of her experience at this other school. In fact, one of her current teachers used to work at Wee care as well and has positive things to say.

We are eternally grateful to Wee Care's wonderful staff and teachers! Our son has learned so much…read morein such a short time and we are truly impressed with all the skills he has gained - social, language, art, motor, and more! A true reflection of Wee Care's dedication, and nourishing environment. Every single teacher our son had during his time at Wee Care truly helped prepare him for the future and have allowed him to have such a great head start. We leave this review with so much love and appreciation for Ms. Dhammika, Nali, Maria, Mary, Dima, Alondra, Derrika, Melanie and the rest of their teachers!

I would highly recommend Marina Montessori School. Our daughter attended the school starting at the…read moreage of 2, through TK. The teachers, learning environment and enrichment programs have encouraged our daughter to flourish! The staff is very friendly and have great communication! Our daughter would race into the school daily. She really enjoyed her time there. She entered kindergarten socially and academically prepared, above grade level. Marina Montessori is one of Long Beach's top notch schools!

Marina was the best decision for our little one. It was the first school that we looked at. We…read morechecked out a few other schools but this one felt right and my child instantly took to Ms. Candy who runs the school. Price: the price is competitive for private if not better than some schools for the type of flexibility & environment they provide. Schedule Options: I like the options offered. I appreciate their flexibility. I didn't see a lot of flexibility with the other places we looked at. This was important for our family. First Day: The first day of school can always be scary and nerve racking. My child is very nervous normally, but felt very welcomed here and ran right inside to participate in story time. Didn't even look back to say bye. I was surprised and happy to see that. It brought us immediate comfort. Class Structure/Communication: I like the type of structure they have. It's not rigid but still organized and routine. The teachers keep you in the loop and inform you of any issues or concerns during pick up or by the class dojo app. They will even give you updates and pictures of their playtime which I love! It's a decent class size. The kids learn a lot of fun things and interact with each other really well. You can tell most of the parents are very caring. There wasn't any drama or pretentious attitudes (that I was aware of) while we were there. We were even able to communicate with other parents on the app. So we made more connections outside of the school. Teachers: Ms. Brittney is great! Very patient and on top of everything. I really appreciate her communication and commitment to the kids. The other teachers we interacted with are also very kind and supportive. The teacher group is very diverse. They all have a calm vibe and I never worried about my child's well-being. They seem to pay attention and appreciate the kids differences which was nice to see. My child will forsure miss Ms. Samantha, Leann & Elizabeth. Activities/events: They offer extracurricular activities during school at reasonable prices which is nice if you want your child exposed but don't have time after school. They also have cute gatherings for the kids during the school day that parents can come participate in during holidays. Cons: My only real con is that my child was always full of sand by pick up lol. I got over it though. I had to remind myself that it's important for sensory play. My child talks non-stop about all the fun things they made while on the playground in the sand. I just decided to rotate the same few outfits to avoid messing up shoes & clothes. The obvious I know lol. Thank you Ms Candy & Brittney for the environment you provided! We are grateful for the experience. We are sad to go but I know my child enjoys learning and school because of Marina

I toured multiple preschools and ultimately chose Grace First for many reasons. The main ones being…read morethe following: 1. The teacher to child ratio. 2. There was a dedicated room for diaper changes (very clean!). 3. The classrooms were clean and organized - no clutter, no teacher desks with pens and scissors in reachable distance, and there weren't too many distractions on the walls. 4. The school was gated and could only be accessed with a security code. 5. The teachers! I can speak for the ones in the youngest classrooms - they're so sweet, caring, and energetic! Now that my son has been going here for the past 7 months, I can truly say we made the right decision! I will continue to send my other children here.

My youngest daughter attends here and it's been wonderful! The teachers have done an amazing job…read moreand she has grown and developed so much! One of the perks is that during the summer, you can pay by the week, so if you are out of town, you don't have to pay for that week. That flexibility is really rare and I really appreciate it.

Ms Nishala and Ms Jocie have been phenomenal caretakers for our toddler. We were nervous sending…read moreour kiddo to daycare but upon meeting the teachers here our son was immediately comfortable. The quality of care here is great! Facility is in the back of a residential home and it is spotless. We get detailed reports on our kid's day including diet and bathroom habits. The teachers are very hands-on with the kids. They prepare hot lunch and snacks too. Playpen also puts on great holiday celebrations and cute photo ops. I think this is an excellent place for kids to learn and grow.

Our daughter loves going to "school" as she calls it. She loves playing with her friends and is…read morelearning a lot including how to fold, write her numbers and letters.

Kidz First Academy was a second home for our son from age two until he graduated preschool. They…read moredon't just teach; they care for the whole child and help shape them into wonderful little humans. Knowing your child is safe, loved, and nurtured is everything to a parent, and they provided just that. Leaving was bittersweet, but we still visit and stay in touch! We are forever grateful for the impact they had on our son's growth. Sending your child here is truly one of the best decisions you can make.

My daughter has been at Kidz First for about a year. She loves her teachers and it's obvious they…read morecare a lot about her too! She looks forward to being there every weekday. Her favorite thing is the large outdoor space with playground, trikes, playhouses and lots of toys for outdoor play. The staff were great partners as we worked through potty training when my daughter was about 2.5 and followed our lead with the method that worked best for her, which helped her be successful with really minimal accidents at school. They use the Brightwheel app which is very convenient for communication and are very responsive whenever we reach out with an update or a question. I also appreciate how the new Director is working to plan extra fun activities each month (water days, dress up theme days, etc.).

We have loved being a part of the LVCC Preschool community for the past 4 years. My son attended…read morefor 2 years, and my daughter is just finishing her first. The teachers are all very kind and loving and work with you to address your child's individual needs. Mrs. Luyben and the school leadership anre also excellent at communicating about special days, activities, school needs, and new experiences for the kids. The school offers fun after school activity days at least 2x each month, and they celebrate most holidays in creative ways. I have also been really impressed with the quality of the art projects, playtime, and learning of basic letters, numbers, and shapes. I also want to note that, even though it is a Christian preschool and associated with the LVCC church, and we are non-Christians (but people of faith), I never felt pressure nor excessive Christian messaging. There was always a nice respectful balance of lovely Bible quotes and prayers, while respecting that our family was not Christian. The faith-based preschool is really expressed in their love and honoring of the sacredness of childhood. Which I love! I am grateful that LVCC Preschool was my kids' first experience with school! Definitely worth checking out for anyone looking for a kind, warm, creative, play-based preschool experience for their little!

We love LVCC Preschool! My son spent two years here and my daughter is on her second year. We love…read morethe teachers, the curriculum and the families. Sending little ones to school for the first time can be scary for everyone but LVCC Preschool always met my kids (and us parents) where we were at. They quelled any fears, adjusted to any regressions, but most of all - made everything so fun! I will be sad when my littlest has moved on to big kid school but will always think of their preschool years so fondly because of the family at LVCC.

Amazing preschool! St. Luke's Christian Preschool is a truly special place. Our girls were…read moresurrounded by love, play, and community every single day. The teachers and staff created a warm, nurturing environment where they felt safe, happy, and excited to learn. Even years later, my daughter still talks fondly about her time there. We're forever grateful for the incredible community and care St. Luke's gave our family.

My review is long overdue! I highly recommend this Preschool! We sent my son here for 2 years and…read morehe thrived! My son is neurodivergent and the staff helped him to transition into activities, learn, and develop friendships. Ms Yax helped potty train him when our tireless efforts failed at 4. Ms Moran helped walk him through activities and calm him down when he would get frustrated in not knowing how to do something. Ms McCartney helped him learn patience and transition to be well advanced in K. And of course the Director, Ms Pearson helped us over the course of 2 years working with our son and understanding what it truly was he needed. Now that my son is in K in public school and we are dealing w the mess of an IEP and supports in the classroom, it makes me really appreciate what St Lukes did to help him get ahead for academic advancement. I just wish the public school system was as wonderful as St Lukes. We miss the St lukes family!!