We toured quite a few preschools in the area, and this one stood out as the most child-focused. We…read moreenrolled our kids in their preschool childcare services and have used the program for about six months. We also paid for a few months of the Mommy & Me class. My kids love playing on their playground. They have real objects like walkie talkies, a phone-booth setup which serve as reference points to give a better grasp of history when they get to school. Ms. Megumi does a great job of maintaining the garden. There are bugs, butterflies, seeds, and plants the kids interact with, and the kids even get to eat vegetables from the garden. The school community puts real effort into family events. The Halloween Trunk-or-Treat and the Christmas Fair are fun for both kids and parents. While the cost reflects local market rates, this program is supplemental.

I'm delighted to write this detailed review of my family's time at Child's World Preschool…read more Our oldest son started at CWPS in the Summer of 2021 during the summer program and we only dipped our toes in, doing just 2 days a week on the T/TH schedule. We enrolled that fall in the 3 day a week program M,W, F. He loved the school, and loved his teachers Miss Miki and Miss Marisela. It felt very magical from the beginning, from the fantastic play yard to all the smiling faces and happy kids. We knew early on how much we enjoyed the school so we enrolled our youngest daughter into the Parent/Toddler program as soon as she was eligible at 18 months. Miss Colleen was wonderful and we faithfully did every session until our daughter was 3 and old enough for the main pre-school program. And she started her pre-school at 5 days a week right away because she was so prepared and ready for it thanks to all of her time with Miss Colleen. Our son went up to 5 days a week for his pre-kindergarten year. He had Miss Tami and Miss Miranda and our whole family loved Miss Tami so much. We started feeling that sense of teacher loyalty. So we admit we were secretly hoping Miss Miki would be our daughter's pre-school teacher too because we were so happy with her, only to find out that Miss Jaime was the perfect match! Our little one blossomed so much during her year with Miss Jaime and Miss Cherie. We finally realized ALL of the teachers are fantastic. So as she was cruising through her pre-kindergarten year last Fall with Miss Betty and Miss Lisset, our family was beginning to feel nostalgic and the distant sting of not having Child's World in our life anymore after 4 wonderful years. It has been a pleasure dealing with everyone at the school from Miss Cindy to now Miss Mai as well as Miss Kelly and Miss Donna, the administration team has been steady, professional and helpful. We also want to give a special thanks and mention to the wonderful other teachers on campus like Miss Cece, Miss Carolina, Miss Amber and Miss Megumi who also made a personal stamp on the hearts of our kids. We loved all the events for the whole family especially Family Fun Day in the Spring and the Christmas Fair and Pancake Breakfast. Both of our kids always took part in the chapel days as well and they loved it, but we never felt any pressure to participate in church events. We can truly say that our experience with Child's World has been one of the best things about our life as parents in Orange County after moving here about 6 years ago. We took so much joy knowing what a wonderful head start they were getting on school, socialization and life outside the house in general. And we are so grateful. Thank you Child's World!

I can not say enough good things about Angie and her staff. Angie is always innovating new ways to…read moregrow the children in new ways and keep things fun and engaging for them. The staff all very genuinely love the children. Every day when I would drop off my daughter, they would greet her with a big hug and they would send her off at the end of a day in similar fashion at my daughters own request. My daughter has grown tremendously through her time with Angie's. After having been to multiple other day cares prior to Angies, hers stands above the rest and it's not close. Thank you for everything you've done for us, Angie.

We LOVE LOVE LOVE Angie's daycare. Our daughter started there around 13 months and we wish we…read morestarted sooner. All the teachers there are incredibly attentive, patient and so caring. My daughter is 2 now and her Chinese is better than my oldest. They teach the kids to put the toys away, please and thank you, kindness, daily chores and translates when she comes home. They do art classes on Tuesdays, yoga, bounce house days, music lessons and more. Our daughter LOVES going to school everyday and is always having so much fun every time we pick her up. We were so nervous transferring her from another school but after the first week, we know it was hands down the best decision.

This school places a strong emphasis on safety, academics, fun with music, Christian values, and…read moremuch more. They are mindful of creating a schedule that works well for working parents; less school closure days than surrounding schools. Events like the kids' fall festival and Christmas program are incredibly thoughtful and go above and beyond what you'd expect from a school. Teachers and administrators clearly love kids. A standout is Ms. Rosanna, who provides frequent daily updates on the app and then a weekly recap report on my child and sometimes even gives gifts. These gestures are not only generous but also show how well she knows my child's interests and what matters to them. Very kind.

Learning Lab is a wonderful preschool! We put our daughter in there a few months before she turned…read moretwo and she's been there over a year now. The staff are so amazing! The teachers are so loving and kind. They made the transition into school so smooth for our little girl. She has learned so much and had so much fun! They have great places for outdoor play, do fun activities and crafts, and genuinely love the children they work with. The staff was so supportive of our family through some changes in family life and schedules. I would highly recommend Learning Lab to anyone looking for a daycare or preschool for their kids.

We feel incredibly fortunate that we chose Little Tree Montessori for our daughter. She started…read morehere when she was 2.5 years old, and now at 4 years old, she absolutely loves going to school every day. When she first enrolled, she was very shy and barely spoke. As her mother, I was even worried that she might have a speech delay because she wasn't really talking yet. To my surprise, within about a month of starting school, she began speaking in short phrases. I was amazed by how quickly she learned and could recite nursery rhymes from memory. Since then, her development has been remarkable. Today, she is fluent in both Mandarin and English, can recite classical Chinese poems, and has learned over 100 Chinese characters. More importantly, she has become a confident, happy, and curious child who is excited about learning. We have been so grateful for all of her teachers over the years, including Ms. Jie, Ms. Deana, Ms. Clare, Ms. Wendy, Ms. Lily, and many others. Every teacher has been caring, patient, and supportive. My daughter has also made many wonderful friends at school, and it's been heartwarming to watch her social skills blossom. The school itself is beautiful, clean and has state-of-the-art facilities. Personally, I love their library the most--it's such a welcoming and enriching space for children. We highly recommend this school to any parents looking for a nurturing, academically strong, and supportive environment for their children.

We found Little Tree when we were searching for a bilingual school for our kids. We loved the…read moreschool and the staff there immediately. My older boy joined the school right before he turned 3. While we worried about the transition the teachers at the school made it easy. They are very friendly yet very keen to provide a well balanced environment accompanied by fun activities and academic studies. We specially appreciate the teacher provides weekly report packages to mark the progress of learning for each kid. It's a great way to communicate with the parents and great way to create great memories of your kids' school life. Now my older son is graduating and my younger one continues. We are very grateful to the school and to the teachers for providing such a nice environment for the kids to grow and learn.

All 3 of my kids have been or are still at Leport mandarin immersion and we love it here! My oldest…read moreinitially started at another Mandarin immersion preschool nearby because they had an immediate opening and right away we felt that that school lacked a sense of community and had inconsistent quality of teachers. When a spot opened up for him at Leport, we took it right away and it has been the best decision ever for our family. My oldest child is now at a public Mandarin immersion school and is thriving academically and socially, which we attribute to the quality of teachers at Leport (big shout out to Yang laoshi). We feel that Leport provided a great foundation for him not only with his Mandarin skills but also with math and English. My younger 2 children are still at Leport and we have continued to see the same level of quality with the school. The teachers in the primary level as well as the toddler classes have all been great. The assistant teachers also help out a ton with day to day activities so the children are always well cared for. My girls love going to school and speak fondly of their classmates and teachers which I am so grateful for. Their Mandarin skills have also excelled a ton since starting here. Lastly, as a family who moved from the East Coast, having a sense of community was so important and we definitely found that here. The school hosts many events like holiday potlucks, family picnics, and also celebrates cultural events like when they brought in lion dancers for Lunar New Year, which was so fun for the kids. Ms. Jackie (head of school) has truly been the heart and soul of the school. I appreciate when she reaches out to me personally about my children's progress and how she continues to check in with me about any transitions that may be going on in the classroom. Needless to say, I highly recommend this school for families who want their children to have a strong academic and Mandarin foundation while also being in a supportive community.

My daughter transferred to the Mandarin immersion campus from another LePort school for…read morekindergarten and the teachers and staff made her transition smooth and seamless. I also noticed that through the encouragement and help of her teachers, her math, reading (both Chinese and English), and practical skills accelerated tremendously. She helps with all the many of the chores at home and starting to write letters to family and friends at 6 years old. This campus also hosts many events throughout the year to produce a sense of community, where we can meet other parents and make playdates possible, which can be more challenging for a private school.

My daughter has now been at M.I.A. for almost 2 years and we love it just as much as ever!…read morePrincipal Sumikawa is incredible, and every teacher/staff member has been so kind, patient, and nurturing with our daughter. At M.I.A., she has learned great life skills such as putting away her things, confidence, independence, cooking, writing, healthy snacking, folding clothes, and politeness, to name a few. When we were at her annual doctor's appointment, my daughter impressed all of the other parents in the doctor's waiting room when she got up from the kids table and pushed her chair all by herself (a polite habit she was taught in her M.I.A. preschool class!). One of the highlights of this school is the lunch program: a very nutritious, rotating menu of Japanese-style dishes that you can opt-into. My daughter loves broccoli, fish, and many new foods now because of the healthy lunches at M.I.A. There are so many fun events throughout the year, such as the Sports Festival (Undokai), plays/musicals, cooking classes, observation weeks, cultural events, and the school is great about sharing pictures of the students' activities so we can get a sense of their days. Also, there are many options for afterschool extracurricular activities, which my daughter loves! PE Class, Japanese Dance, Piano Lessons, Art, Nenchu class, Karate/Kendo, and more. Sometimes when we arrive to pick her up after school, she tells us that "we came too early" -- because she's having so much fun and wants to stay at school even longer! We're looking forward to our daughter's continuing journey at M.I.A.!

I was surprised how the other reviewers just put bad review without understanding school well and…read morebackground. My 3 year old son goes here. It is the only Monte school with Japanese background. They have both English and Japanese teachers. Here are the two big advantages of this school. 1. Although it is Monte school but they do teach Japanese style of politeness and respect. Which I think it is important for our kids to learn. 2. My son does not speak ANY Japanese when he enter school. But teachers are very supportive. Very passionate of educate and take care of our son. Now after 6 months he understands lots of Japanese and getting much smoother in communication. 3. Unlike many other American preschool, Your kids will not need to off diapers. Teachers will support your kids and they will slowly learn toilet from other kids. 4. School has optional Hot cooking Lunch prepared by Japanese chef which is big plus! Their lunch is very nutritional and healthy Japanese food! 5. They have optional daycare, which allow you to send kids from 8am to 6pm the latest. Which save lots of parents who has full time job.

I just reported the 1 star review from Gen H.; clearly it's a salty neighbor who's upset about the…read moresounds from a preschool in a neighboring home (and to be honest, if I was a neighbor living next to any place with children at play on a regular basis that I wasn't expecting, I may be salty too, but that's irrelevant). I have one child that's has been with Fallowfield Montessori for 3+ years and has only moved schools to start kindergarten, and I have another that's been there 2+ years now, and we have loved/love our experience here. The head teacher, Qin Lao Shi, is well respected and many parents I know have followed her to Fallowfield because she's wonderful. My children have learned so much here, are confident, and social. Prior to attending Fallowfield, my first child used to attend Leport's Mandarin immersion school, and she cried daily and stood outside the classroom door not wanting to go inside for weeks, but when she started at Fallowfield, she loved it right away. We were so thankful that we found this school just by coincidentally meeting a neighbor who spoke highly of Fallowfield because her child was going to Fallowfield. I wish there were more teachers like Qin Lao Shi!

We cannot say enough good things about Fallowfield and Fallowfield Academy. My oldest started at 4…read morewith no Mandarin experience and is now 7 and can read,write and speak (we do not speak Mandarin at home). She also finished Kindergarten there and she came into 1st grade able to read and do math. My little one goes there now and loves learning from her teachers and playing with her friends. I feel at ease knowing she's well taken care of and learning so much. The teachers spend a lot of 1-1 time w each student and help cater lessons to their needs. Qin Lao Shi and all the teachers there are truly the best and is always quick to respond to any questions we may have. We feel so lucky to have found this school.

I cannot say enough about this school. I really wanted a mandarin immersion program, and I'm so…read morepleased I found Nihao. Let's start with the staff. They are incredibly amazing. The main two teachers, Chichi and Delsy, treat the children with great care and kindness. Next, the lessons and activities they have are engaging. There's singing and dancing. There's motor skill development. They work on presentation, writing, and more. My daughter is nearly potty trained at 2 years and 3 months old, just under 3 months at the school. There's the group, Soccer Shots, that come to the school as well as an extracurricular. The facility is spacious and clean. It caters to the students with. The outdoor play area is well covered with canopies. The equipment does not look rundown. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles that some schools do, but it has all it needs and then some. Lastly, the communication is frequent throughout the day. Unlike some other school where it drops off after the first week, we get consistent updates with photos and videos. It provides reassurance that she's having a lot of fun at school. I moved my daughter here when she turned two, and we don't look back. She actually asks for her teachers constantly at home. She's excited to go in.

Our two kids have had a wonderful experience at NiHao. We originally enrolled them with no Chinese…read morebackground--not because we were focused on language, but because we were looking for a warm, safe, and engaging environment. And that's exactly what we found. The teachers and staff are incredibly kind, attentive, and easy to communicate with, and we always feel our kids are in good hands. The school is very well-run, and the parent app keeps us updated with daily photos, nap times, potty info, and any incidents. It gives us great peace of mind to know what's going on throughout the day. The indoor and outdoor play spaces give the kids plenty of room to explore, and the environment is full of joy and creativity. We're especially impressed with the fun, thoughtful curriculum. The kids practice drawing and writing in playful ways and get to be little scientists with hands-on, imaginative activities. They've brought home the most creative projects, and the school goes above and beyond with family events like art and dance shows, and celebrations for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and other holidays. While some staff turnover happens due to 1-year contracts, our kids have adjusted well, and there are always multiple teachers in the classroom to provide continuity and support. Though learning Chinese wasn't our top priority, it's been a neat bonus to see our kids pick up songs and understand basic directions in Mandarin. More than anything, we're grateful for the kindness, safety, and joy NiHao brings into their lives.