The Pre-K assessment is overkill. They make parents wait in a small library, take your student for…read morean hour-long assessment that over the phone was described by Admissions Director Megan Jones as to see how they interact with other students. Come to find out (after several emails requesting to know more about their request for a SECOND assessment), they are very critical of your child. Preschool Director Betsey Vallery states in her email to me: "[Student] was very interested in the items in our classroom and such a sweet little boy. He did have difficulty following teacher one-step instructions and redirection. For example, when the teacher called [Student] to small group to draw, he ran around the carpet area. The teacher came alongside him and told him to please use his walking feet and modeled her walking feet. This gentle redirection is usually very successful as it's 1:1 in this assessment setting, but he continued to run." [Student] had just turned four only three days prior to the assessment. He's extremely responsive with adult direction, and I find this commentary completely inappropriate. As a former teacher myself, this is not even something that should be a concern. In addition, she states that [Student] didn't know how to write name, draw a self portrait, count to 10 or identify shapes, all of which he's been able to do for more than a year. I wasn't there in the assessment, but I do wonder about the effectiveness of the teacher to inspire participation. I felt that this was not an age-appropriate Pre-K. They want students that already know what they need to know for kindergarten so they don't have to do their jobs in teaching them.

Such a wonderfully, loving, faith based, academically focused school! We have all 4 of our children…read moreat TMA and are so grateful for the amazing growth we have seen in our kids since starting school there. Teachers are SO loving, kind and truly make a difference in not only the lives of the kids but also the parents and other family members. Another great highlight is their amazing security team who you can spot all over campus making their presence known. The amenities are beautiful and sports teams are highly regarded as well. Admin is quick to help and answer any questions or concerns. I wouldnt hesitate if you are searching for a private school home.

Friendly teachers, always welcoming with a smile. Highly recommend this school for anyone with kids…read morefrom infants to 5th grade!

We have been taking our son here since he was 6 months old and we love it! The staff is so warm and…read moregenuine, always spending the time to discuss any concerns or needs. They're very flexible and ensure that we always feel comfortable, keeping our son's best interest the top priority. So glad we found this gem!

Gotta give 5 stars. My son took the initial practice SAT and scored 830. After about 92 hours of…read moretutoring and multiple practice tests, he took the real SAT and scored 1180. He could not have done that on his own. A little expensive but if you need it you need it.

This is a Charter School in Orange County. My two children attend this school and it's truly a…read morelovely environment. It's close to home and they require parent involvement. There are a few downsides to this Charter School : No buses, a below average before/after school program, lack of Library and music programs. If you don't live in Oakland, then you have to do a lottery system for getting into the school which can be stressful for those parents seeking an alternative to their locally zoned school. Pros: Teachers are great, setting is safe, clean and fun.

My son has improved a lot his reading and writing skills since he began at the tutoring center…read more He's finally catching at his grade level and has made many improvements in school.

Dr. Thalheimer's Rotational Approach to Learning is vey effective. I can't wait for this location…read moreto open - Zohra is awesome!

Orange County Preparatory Academy opened last fall in the old Page Private School facility. I…read moredecided to transfer my youngest child from the public school she was attending after a few bad years. Getting the postcard in the mail telling me that OCPA was opening was honestly one of the best things that could have happened. Before I switched my daughter I did my research about charter schools and the company that manages OCPA, Charter School Associates. I'd recommend any parents that are considering it do the same research. I found that they had several good schools, and I was hopeful that this new one would follow in those same footsteps. So, as for my review of the school... the beginning of the school year was rough, with the expected growing pains and some unexpected ones. Traffic was a nightmare, the principal left, and loads of other little things. Now, at the half way point in the year it appears that most things have been smoothed out. And I am very happy we switched. I love that this school is a K-8 school (currently to 7th, but 8th is supposed to be added next year). The school is supposed to focus on STEM, and in the fall all grades participated in a school-wide science fair. For a new school they have really hit the ground running with awesome events for the kids. At Halloween they had a trunk-or-treat, which was loads of fun. They also did a storybook day and had a school-wide fairy tale bowl with questions about the stories. The school provides after school tutoring and several clubs. The addition of clubs came later in the year than I would have liked, but we are really happy about the options. My daughter is in the after care program. One huge perk over the public school she was at is that they only charge you for days the child attends. Since my daughter only has to go to after care a few days a week I save money by not having to pay for the whole week like I used to. Since this is a charter school they wear uniforms. They had a few sales events at the school where we could purchase them and I had no problems with the uniform company. So far my daughter really likes wearing the uniform, and it makes getting ready in the morning super easy. That's all I can think of. I'm assuming if you are reading this review you may be thinking about switching to the school, so feel free to send me a note and I'll answer questions.

My children and I have been a member of the OCPA community since its beginning. As such, we've seen…read morethe school make some great strides, especially over this last year in particular. Yes, OCPA does have its positives and negatives, like any other school might. But OCPA's very accessible administration and small classroom sizes lend a very personal touch to each child's learning experience. The principal, Mr Higgins, and fellow administrator, Mr Austin, have been consistent and dedicated contributions to OCPA's improvement this year. Under this new leadership, I have seen more new programming such as organized athletic teams with winning records, various educational/STEM nights, and fun field days, just to name a few that I've personally participated in. I believe the structure and culture that Higgins and Austin have instilled have grown the school's support staff and allowed for some great momentum this year. For that, I give OCPA 4 stars. With only more improvement in OCPA's future, I am sure that it will earn the 5th star sooner than later!

We are so grateful to have found this daycare. The teachers are caring, patient, and truly…read morededicated to helping the children learn and grow. The director is wonderful--always kind, supportive, and genuinely invested in every child's well-being. Our child loves coming here every day, and we couldn't be happier with our experience.

Our son has been attending the Jupiter school since March and we have been very happy with the…read moreteam. He is always greeted with smiles and his teachers really adore him. The school is clean and operates well. They take great care of their staff, the facility and most importantly- the kiddos!

We have had our children at Crenshaw for 4 years. We are very happy with our kids experience. The…read moresmall class sizes offer quality learning and the children get the attention they need. The teachers have all been wonderful. The biggest reason we love it is that our kids feel safe and happy there. It is truly their home away from home. The principle and administration TRULY love the children and want what is best for them. We love it!

This is my child's second year at the Crenshaw Academy. We really like the individualized…read moreattention they get there with the class sizes being so small. We've had great experiences with all the teachers and administration and have loved being involved in the PTO. This is a great school for gifted kids and we feel so lucky to be a part of it!