When my kids went there we loved it. The director was great and we loved the teachers. However, big…read morereason I have to give it 1 star is because the teachers don't last. The pastor keeps them all as part time employees so he obviously doesn't have to pay any benefits. So the teachers don't last. Some of them were amazing! The type of teachers you want for your kids. But minimum wage doesn't pay bills. So there is a lot of change that isn't good for kids. It was an amazing school in the past. Not anymore.

Hands down one of the best decisions we have ever made. Both of my children started when they were…read more2 yrs old in the toddler classes and my son just graduated from kindergarten.y daughter just finished pre-k. Safety was our biggest concern. We wanted our children to be in a safe, loving and nurturing environment. And this exceeded all of our expectations!!!! The director, Miss Lety, is a kind and loving woman. She became like family for our family. She truly loves all of her students and their families. Academics for us was secondary, but luckily the academics are great! Now that my son has finished kinder we need to find a new school and we are also moving to Orange County. The schools we have applied to in OC have asked us to get our children assessed to see where they are at academically and BOTH of them are A YEAR AHEAD! They learned so much a Children's Academy of Success but they were still allowed to be children and not forced to be little learning robots. I guess they learned having fun! My son had Miss Bianca and Miss Sinttia and LOVED them My daughter has had Miss Alma, who is an angel on Earth. Don't hesitate to enroll your kids here.

I loved this preschool! My daughter is the only child and was glued to my hip but after she…read moreattended Creative Beginnings she improved SO MUCH! Her speech got better and she was able to communicate more. She had a better pallet and loved eating more fruits and veggies. Her nap time was a breeze when she was home. It was just the cutest thing picking her up and her being so excited to show me that her teacher did her hair. I work hectic hours and sometimes my daughter's hair didn't get the attention it needed. I'd pick her up to see my daughter in the cutest hairstyles and it just showed how much these teachers and staff cared about the kids. I just absolutely adored this place and am quite sad she won't be attending anymore. Off to Kindergarten she goes but I can also say how easy the transition was because of Creative Beginnings. She was so excited for Kindergarten and it's been such an easy drop off. I love how much more independent she's been. Liane the director was just so sweet and I know my little girl is going to miss them all.

I highly recommend Creative Beginnings. My oldest son started attending the infant/daycare center…read moresince he was 18 months. He's now 3.5 years old and in the preschool program. The preschool program is very engaging for kids - they do fun crafts, worksheets and have play time/games every day. Our preschooler loves his teachers and classmates and is very happy about his experience there. He temporarily went to another preschool for a month while CBS was closed and it was NOT a good experience at all (way too many kids to one teacher; no structure or planned activities for the kids). Even though CBS doesn't offer live cameras or dailly photos of your kids, I trust my preschooler in the care of the staff. They are courteous and truly care about the children and their well being. I also appreciate that the school follows COVID protocols and is a nut free facility as my preschooler has a peanut allergy. Our youngest son is 19 months and we will be sending him to the infant/daycare center next month in October.

My husband and I decided that my daughter was not yet ready to attend an all-day Pre-K. She had a…read morespeech delay and had trouble asking for help and letting her needs be known. She was also not yet independently using the restroom among various other concerns. In our search, we visited various schools, some that we were highly impressed with. We were hesitant to use a home-based school, but decided to visit anyway. Upon meeting Mrs. Valerie, we were immediately put at-ease. She listened to our concerns and never made us feel as though our daughter was behind; we could tell right away that she understood kids and that she truly cared and was knowledgeable about their development. She was open and honest in her communication and was just a very warm and welcoming person in general. During her year there, our daughter learned so much! I don't mean an academic focus (which is still there) but in other ways; she's now more social, independent, and her communication skills have improved. In fact, during her IEP with the district, we were told she no longer qualified for services and they asked us what school she had attended. They were surprised with how much progress she had made in one year. I can confidently say that the majority of her progress is due to Mrs. Valerie. We will be forever grateful that we got be a part of Schoolhouse Downey.

My daughter has been attending Schoolhouse Downey for about 5 months now, and it has been such a…read moreblessing to have her learn and grow under Mrs. Valerie's care. Mrs. Valerie has tons of experience with preschool kiddos, they are always doing fun crafts and outdoor/play activities. And on top of that, she has a very organized and impressive curriculum, so this is not "just a daycare". My daughter loves that she gets to dance, do yoga, eat yummy pasta and play with her friends every week! And as a parent, of course the number one concern is safety, and I feel truly blessed that I know she is in good hands and that she is 100% safe with Mrs. Valerie. I am also thankful for Mrs. Valerie's support and special attention as my daughter transitioned out of pull ups and began learning English (we speak a different language at home). We recently went on a two week vacation (that was filled with beach and pool days, everyday!) and she asked several times when she goes back to Mrs. Valerie, so she definitely is doing everything right at Schoolhouse! Mrs. Valerie is a very supportive and caring teacher, and I highly recommend her.

We are so grateful to have found and be a part of the MAOD community!…read more Where to begin with my review- I'll start from the beginning, after touring several pre-schools in the area, my husband and I were convinced MAOD would be the best choice for our daughter. From the very beginning when inquiring about information on enrollment and space we were always greeted courteously and warmly by the school's administrator, Veronica. Setting up our initial tour of the school was easy and we appreciated that we got a tour from one of the teachers who would be working with our 4 year old, so it was nice getting to know her a bit and asking her questions. During the tour, it was great being able to see all aspects of the school not just the areas assigned to their pre-k students but also where the infant area is, the kitchen where lunches/snacks are prepped the restrooms, playground, classrooms- everything! We also had the opportunity to ask questions about the schools teaching methods, curriculum, and experience of the teachers with Montessori so upon all of this, my husband and I made the decision to enroll our little one at MAOD. After 5-6 months of enrollment, we really are very satisfied in having brought our daughter here. It wasn't a smooth transition, there were days/weeks with lots of tears at drop off, but her teachers were patient and flexible with her needs, and I am happy to say she is doing great now. We love that the classes are small and there are two teachers per pre-k class. As parents we get a monthly newsletter with what's to come for the month and I always look forward to seeing her interpretations of different artists for "artist of the month" and hearing from her what she learned in school everyday. Most of the teachers are bilingual so it was a huge plus for us as our daughter is primarily a Spanish speaker which brings me to my next huge plus- in a matter of just a few months her English has improved significantly! We are amazed at how much English she speaks now compared to when she started. One of the other big pluses about MAOD is their incorporation of Montessori principles and we always love seeing when the kids are learning by doing. Her teachers, Ms. Patty and Ms. Sinttia are truly wonderful! They both have their special way of connecting and nurturing each student based on their needs, we truly appreciated how they each adapted to our daughter's needs as she transitioned into school full time. My daughter loves them both and won't stop talking about them at home. The app the school uses to communicate with parents is great too, I love that teachers update with pictures and important announcements consistently. Overall, we would definitely recommend MAOD to anyone looking to enroll their child in a ECE program. So much so that we will definitely be bringing our little one here when they are old enough to enroll in the future. I hope this review will encourage other potential families to check out MAOD, as we believe that it is a truly nurturing and caring environment for little ones as they begin their early childhood education. Thank you, Ms Veronica, Ms. Patty, Ms. Sinttia, and all the teachers and staff who have made this experience wonderful!

Update: My daughter was recently transitioned into the next age-level class with Ms. Ale, Ms. Asil,…read moreand Ms. Jasmine, and I can't express how happy I continue to be with this school and all the teachers we've come across. I was a little nervous about the transition at first, but the teachers are so kind and caring that it quickly put me at ease. My daughter had been struggling with her speech very early on, and since moving into this next age group she has continued to blossom even more. All of the teachers genuinely care, you can truly feel it, and it shows in the kids. Even though she is still new to the school setting, her transition into the new class was very smooth. Ms. Ale also incorporates home projects, which I really appreciate. As busy parents, it's a nice reminder to pause and spend quality one-on-one time with our little ones, nurturing their creativity and helping them grow. We've really enjoyed the first two projects and I'm grateful for the opportunity to slow down and focus on that special time together.

My little one has been going here for About a year now and I can confidently say that I absolutely…read morelove Kidzone! It is such a warm loving and welcoming environment. Every time I pick up my daughter she is smiling and laughing and playing with the other children. The school is optimal child Safety (e.g key fob entry, cameras, great play structures, near major hospitals, easy access off of freeway). They have great indoor and outdoor playgrounds, and they offer lunch and potty training. Bonus- they also have extracurriculars AT the school- dance, gymnastics, soccer, phys ed, spanish class Mrs. Quiyanna the director is stellar- She's very knowledgeable, warm, but also is very much on top of things. She goes the extra mile to make sure that all the children have all they need, staffing ratios are correct, safety is at the forefront, and leads with love. She is humble and hardworking. Mrs. Candace, Mrs. Yolanda, Mrs. Nagwa, Mrs. Sheila, Mrs. Michelle, Mrs. Gina, and Mrs Kim are the staff that have worked with my little one the most so far. All of them are loving, positive, and patient with us as parents. They provide great structure and individualized care in the classroom. They offer a lot of child friendly Biblical teaching and Developmentally appropriate academic skills like colors, shapes, numbers and learning how to cut with child scissors, draw their name, etc. This school was recommended to m and I'm so glad I went with their recommendation. They have little parades and a Christmas play that is a must see. They had my baby potty trained in about 3 to 4 months. Hope this helps for anyone looking. Many days my baby doesn't want to go home lol

I am so grateful for Kidzone staff taking care of both of our babies. Their teachers are…read moreoutstanding! We are impressed with both our children development. Ms. Quiyanna and Ms. Candince make a wonderful team in the front end. They are kind, joyful and their communication is on point! Thank you Kidzone!

Where To Start ... Took Me A While To Write A Review Just Cause I Wanted To See If It Was My…read moreChildren Or Was It Just The School. We Turns Out To Be It Is The School. This School Has No Patience No Structure Whatsoever! Getting Text From The Teacher Every Other Day Due To My Children Behavior? What Do You Expect At The Time They Were 3 and 4 And HIGH Expectations I Mean It Your JOB To Guide Them And Teach Them I Know My Children Very Well And They Aren't The Type To Give A Hard Time And I Get It Kids Have Their Days I Was With My Children Everyday Before Putting Them In This Preschool And They Are Really Good Kids . Well On January 27th 2025 I Had Dropped My Kids Off For Approximately An Hour An A Half I Went To A Doctors Appointment But Mind You I Was Already Having A Iffy Feeling From These Constant Messages Through Out The Week About My Children So I Decided Once I Finished My Appointment Ill Pick Them Up Early So I Went Ahead Got To The Preschool And Went To There Class I See All These Toddlers Running Around Some With Scissors In There Hand Running Around And I Didnt See My Kids There and I Asked The Teacher (ms. Suzette) "Where Are My Kids ! " And She Had A Face Of Shocked And Told Esteban Aka Her Son To Take Me Where My Kids Are At And He Lead Me To Their Office And Both Of My Kids Are There Facing The Wall My Daughter With Her Eyes Swollen From Crying And My Son Looking Confused On What He Did And ALL THEY HAD TO SAY WAS " they dont know how ti behave " ARE YOU KIDDING ME !!!!! I TOOK THEM OUT THE PRESCHOOL THAT SAME DAY !! And I Put Them In A Preschool Around The Corner And Haven't Heard Anything Bad About My Kids And Thats How I Know My Kids Were NOT The Problem They Are ! I BEG You Not To Enroll Your Children Here They Are HORRIBLE!! I WOULD GIVE THIS PRESCHOOL RATING A NEGATIVE!!!

I would NOT recommend Around the World Daycare based on my child's experience…read more My child no longer attends this daycare. To this day, whenever we pass by there, my child consistently expresses that they felt unhappy while attending during their time there, dislikes it, and does not miss going there and never wants to return. My child has shared that they felt treated unkindly by the Director, Ms. Yvette, particularly in connection with issues involving the other parent. No child should feel uncomfortable, mistreated, or negatively impacted due to circumstances beyond their control--especially in situations involving custody arrangements where a court order is in place awarded primary physical custody. Unfortunately, I was not informed or notified by the Director when incidents occurred involving the other parent and their partner, who created repeated disruptions and chaos at the daycare during the other parents custodial time. Instead, we were advised that our child could be asked to leave if those disruptions continued, despite the fact that neither my child nor I had any control over their behavior. This lack of communication and handling of the situation was both concerning and unfair. No child should bear or suffer the consequences of adult conflict. Although a meeting was eventually held to address these concerns, during which the Director, Ms. Yvette, indicated to both parents that the matter involving specifically the other parent and partner would be reported to the Department of Children and Family Services, I later became aware that no confirmation of such a report or the names of the two individuals was ever provided. To my knowledge, the matter was not addressed or reported as indicated by Ms. Yvette to DCFS which is very concerning. In situations involving potential disruptions and affecting a child's safety and well-being should be addressed promptly and handled with transparency to ensure safety concerns for the child. Additionally, I observed and witness the Director's conduct to be unprofessional at times, bias, and including making unfounded personal assumptions. My child consistently reported feeling treated unfairly, which is deeply troubling. I also had concerns regarding services that is expected as part of tuition, including the consistency of meal provision that were paid for, such as meals, were not provided as expected especially in comparison to other daycares. Since transitioning to a public elementary school, my child is now in a structured, supportive, and positive environment. My child feels safe, happy, and respected--everything a child deserves in an educational setting both academically and emotionally. I am sharing this feedback as a parent advocating for my child's well-being. Childcare providers play a critical role in ensuring a safe, consistent, and supportive environment, and it is important that concerns impacting children are addressed with appropriate care and professionalism-- something no parent should have to endure or experience!

Love this school and church!! It has a small town feel but with high quality educators and an…read moreextensive, preparatory curriculum! Despite being an Episcopalian church and school, the school itself is diverse and is made up of students from all religions, ethnicities and walks of life. The school is small but that allows it to offer a very personalized experience for each student and their family. They've also gotten more involved with the community since they began allowing Vendorama Monthly Pop-Up Shop to use their space as their monthly community event venue. Every 2nd Saturday of the month 40+ small businesses gather in the parking lot of St. Mark's and they have an outdoor marketplace from 11am-4pm. Very friendly, family oriented, community engaged event with cool products, services and food vendors. Every parent I've met with students at St. Mark's always gush over their amazing experiences with the staff and fellow families attending the school. They've created an extended family vibe across their entire school and church families. Many alumni have gone on to prestigious schools and have had much success from their solid foundation from St. Mark's School! A fabulous choice for parents who want to love their kiddos into a successful and fulfilling life!

Writing from my own personal experience. My 5 year old son was grabbed by the arm and taken to the…read moreoffice by his teacher. She said he was being disrespectful because he put his head down and ignored her. He ignored her because he was upset about an inccident that happened in class right before. I asked if he threw a tantrum or verbally said anything to her that would be disrespectful she said no. He was not threatening other children nor was he being a threat to himself she just found it "disrespectful" she said that he shut down and put his head down. I would like to think that perhaps she would have given him time to cool off or think about things. After all he is 5 years old and she could have talked to him had him discuss what exactly was wrong. Once he got a chance to express himself or cool off perhaps he would have not ignored her.. Instead it upset her enough to grab my sons arm and squeeze it. Then proceeded to take him to office. Initially, I did not believe him because I thought he just didn't like her. However, when talking to her after school in conference she did admit that she grabbed his arm. It really made me think about her educational level, low level of tolerance or compassion and caring level for small children. My son was new to school, new to rules, and this was his experience at this school. I was once very excited to send him to St. Marks. However completely and utterly distraught to have had my son experience this. I took my son out of the school and now going to a different private school that is nurturing and caring. He still after 6 weeks of being out still talks about his bad experience of the mean teacher who "grabbed his arm". I never gave permission for anyone to touch my son in any way shape or form. I write this yelp review hoping that parents will ask more questions. The school has no SCHOOL WIDE discipline plan and according to the teacher discipline varies from child to child. Wrong answer for me.

At around 9mo, we started thinking of putting our daughter in daycare. Of course, we were…read moreapprehensive because you hear so many horror stories. We viewed a few places and decided to hold off because none of them seemed like the right fit. We started looking again closer to her first birthday and found CLIC. Mrs Alexis was super responsive and offered for us to come take a tour. As soon as we stepped inside, I immediately had a sigh of relief. My daughter was playing and even felt comfortable letting Mrs Alexis hold her. She didn't rush us through the tour and answered every question we had. As soon as we left, my husband and I both looked at each other and felt this is it. When we drop her off now, it feels like leaving her with family. I know she's safe, taken care of and learning a lot! She is and has always been a contact napper. The fact that they were able to get her to sleep in a play pen on her own says a lot!

Ms. Alexis and her staff are truly wonderful. My daughter loves her days at Clic, and her progress…read moresince enrolling has been noticeable. Clic provides structured care for infants and toddlers, and they allow the children to tap into their natural exploration to help develop and reach those crucial infant/toddler milestones. Ms. Alexis is such a fantastic communicator as well with various forms of communication. She is extremely accessible and so friendly. Most importantly, the students enrolled are diverse in every sense, yet they are all welcomed with the same loving smiles. We are really grateful we were able to enroll our daughter with Clic Montessori.