Creative Child Preschool is a real gem! Our son is in his second year attending the Okoboji…read morelocation. We have loved all of his teachers, he enjoys being there, and we know that he is safe and cared for. The program is play-based and developmentally appropriate. The teachers do not just "let the kids play" and supervise-- they work hard to curate activities and materials that grow children's' knowledge of the world through weekly themes, and they attentively support the children to build their social/emotional and cognitive growth through play. The school communicates clearly about learning themes, meals, incidents, and events. In the summer, the staff put together a truly wonderful series of fun events such as splash day, a puppet show performance, and junior Olympics. As a Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten teacher, I can attest that CCP is preparing my child well for the years ahead. Even more importantly, they are filling his preschool years with growth, self-confidence, and joy!

I loved this school for my children. I had children here for 5 school years and I loved the staff…read moreso much. My kids had such a wonderful experience and were loved and cared for by each of the teachers. Both of my kids were prepared for TK/K by the time the left. I love that the school is relatively small so you recognize all of the kids and it truly feels like an extension of your home. The teachers work hard to keep the curriculum fun and foster a love for learning. The school has wonderful parent events and performances which I treasured so much. Thank you CCP staff - miss you all!

My son came here when he was about 2.5 years old. This year we transitioned him to a public school…read morefor TK. We were searching for so many daycare around the SGV area and we came upon Playfactory Preschool. The school is located at a church. They have multiple rooms for the different age group. They have a large yard so they have plenty of space to play in. All the teachers my son had were wonderful with him. Ms. Wendy, Ms Maria, Ms Anna and Ms. Xing. My son loved Ms. Emma as well. She's the one who cooks lunch for the kids. He always came home happy. They are more play base than academics. They emphasize learning through play. This daycare is one of the more reasonable price daycare around this area which is a plus.

**Disclaimer: our son never went here (it was too far and even though I LOVE my tour we decided…read moreagainst driving half an hr everyday x 2 which we know can cause a lot of stress). This review is purely based off of my tour and the vibe I got. I had toured quite a few schools before enrolling my son in another preschool near our house (which we love). There were Montessori (both AMI and "inspired") schools, a posh school located in a rather affluent part of town, full immersion schools (Spanish/Mandarin). After touring so many schools, I had to say the most important thing for me is the teachers'/director's "vibe" and how well I think they will care for my child. This ain't a cram school for college. I don't need my kid to come out SAT style scoring a 1600 (or whatever the next "perfect score" will be). They need to be well cared for by loving care providers. And Playfactory had just that. Granted it was only a tour - but you can learn a lot about a place just during a thirty minute interaction. At some places I toured - kids were left crying by themselves with NO ONE checking in on them. The teachers were all there, seeing them cry, and did nothing. I really don't care if they teach Calculus, this is not acceptable. That was a hard no for me. At some other places, the director acted like my kid would be guaranteed a Harvard admission spot and sending them anywhere else would result in a detriment in their learning and development. We all know there are various ways of teaching and fostering learning. There is no one single way. I would not want my kid in a place where people think their way of doing things is superior. Hard pass. Come Playfactory - I had such a relaxing feeling the moment I spoke to Ms. Tammie. There was a girl who was crying for mom. Ms. Tammie knew her by name, crouched down and told her "I have a feeling it's almost mom time". She stopped crying immediately. When I came by the 2 year olds' classroom, this was after official school time was over so the kids were all independently playing, but they were all happy, calm, and their teacher was just around the corner prepping some stuff but always keeping an eye on them. All the teachers I interacted with were kind and seemed to not be overworked. For faculty - Playfactory gets an A+ from my tour. I also love how they have a HUGE play area. It was amazing, almost like Lacy Park vibe, which is really hard to find in most preschools. The kids do tree planting and care for their little gardens. It's the cutest thing. I am still a bit sad we didn't get to try Playfactory - not that we don't love our current school, but really the only factor that held us back from PF was the distance. I still recommend all my friends who live in the Temple City/Arcadia area to check them out.

Highly recommended for you guys!!! My two years old son has been attending Sprout Preschool only…read moretwo months now, but we saw the incredible growth and development in him, and we want to thank you Ms Jenny and her team for helping that change alone. Their work as teachers have truly been unmatched. Before we decided whether choose Sprout Preschool as my son's first preschool, we book an appointment for school visit. My son's primary teacher Ms Perla warmly took us walk around the whole school and answered our questions patiently. We were all impressed by Ms Perla's professionalism and patience, and also the well arranged schedules and activities designed by Sprout Preschool. Then we send our son here. Sprout Preschool has provided so many creative classes and activities that help kids grow intellectually and emotionally. My son is enthusiastic about learning and exploring the world before we joined their preschool classes. He shows so many signs that he has a huge improvement in understanding, emotions and practical ability. We appreciate it immensely. My son really loves his teachers Ms Jenny,Ms Perla, Ms Candace, and Ms Molly, Ms Jane. They are always patient, kind, nice and professional. We're happy to work with such experienced and excellent preschool teachers. We definitely highly recommend this wonderful school to our friends, families and neighbors!

My 3-year-old son went there for about a year and he had a great time there! Teachers are very…read moreprofessional! They had a lot of different activities everyday.

We thought we knew what to expect from preschool, having already sent our older son through one…read morewhen we lived in a different city, but Creative Child Preschool in Temple City still managed to pleasantly surprise us. I hope this review helps other parents new to the area see what a gem this school has been for busy parents like ourselves. First is the schedule. Drop-off starts earlier than most other schools in the area, and pick-up is any time before 6pm. This translate to tangible flexibility for two working parents. We'd heard about, and experienced, other preschools with shorter hours that even take weeks off for spring and winter break like the public school calendar. Believe me when I say I'm eternally grateful we never had to manage those schedule gaps with Creative Child. Next is the physical space. The school itself feels like a home, each room beautifully decorated and cozy. The school yard is huge, with swings, slides, and a sandbox. Whenever we visit, my daughter is running and jumping through the yard with her friends like it's her own personal jungle gym. There are also add-ons we could opt into throughout the week. My daughter looked forward to Tuesday tap dancing every single week, along with Mandarin and My Gym classes. These are activities right on campus during school hours. Outside of school hours, we even got to invite her grandparents to her tap recital, and it turned into such a great family bonding moment. Creative Child doesn't feel like just a place to drop off your kid. I appreciate how intentional they are about pulling parents into the experience all year long. I did a mechanical bull ride with my daughter on Father's Day. We built gingerbread houses together during the holidays. The summer calendar get even better with magician, petting zoo, splash days, and more! The teachers are superstars here. The school is intimate enough that the teachers are familiar to all the kids, even if they're not the primary instructor for their class. So as my daughter moved up each year, she was never meeting anyone brand new, just a familiar face she hadn't had as her main teacher yet. Ms. Denise, Ms. Annie, Mr. Viet, Ms. Sharon, Ms. Susan, Ms. Jessica and Ms. Giselle all became familiar to her over the years, and I think that consistency built so much of her confidence. My daughter had trouble pronouncing her "s" sounds early on, enough that we got a professional consult just to be safe. Once she started in the Imagineer class with Ms. Denise, her speech noticeably improved week after week. I felt like she's already performing at a kindergarten level even though she's not even at that age yet. And the food deserves a mention. Ms. Rosie runs the kitchen, and she's a magician. My daughter won't touch oatmeal at home, but somehow cleans her bowl at school. We joke that we need to steal the recipes from Ms. Rosie someday, because the quality of meals in the public school system isn't even close in comparison. Lastly, getting to know the other families in our cohort made it clear we'd landed somewhere special. So many families here are rooted in the local community, and I learned so much just from talking to other parents, tips on neighborhood activities, what to expect once public school starts, from families with older siblings already there. Those are the invisible benefits nobody tells you when searching for a preschool. We definitely got more out of the school than what we paid for. Creative Child gave us the school part and the community part, and we're genuinely going to miss it when she finally graduates and enter the public school system. Creative Child Temple City simply exceeded our expectations in every way!

Creative Child is a wonderful preschool that offers an enriching, safe, and empowering environment…read morefor its students. The entire staff is highly engaged, thoughtful, and very caring. Our child attended two years there and had the privilege of having Ms. Sharon, Mr. Viet, Ms. Annie, and Ms. Denise as teachers. All have done an amazing job in making our child's preschool experience an outstanding one. Classes are structured with a great balance of playing and learning whether it's in a group setting or individually. Without putting on academic pressure, children learn and grow through play, and by developing a great relationship with their teachers. A notable effort is made to offer a great variety of special events for the children and parents including holiday and themed events. The focus of the events are always creating a memorable and joyful experience for the children, whether it's through showing their artwork, celebrating a holiday, or simply enjoying a meal with their friends, parents, and teachers. The school does a tremendous job in taking care of the children's nutritional needs. Lunches are cooked from scratch daily. The menu also changes daily while maintaining a balance of main dish, vegetables, fruit, and milk. Children with special nutritional needs or allergies are accounted for and considered when there are special meals or treats. Parents always have the option to opt out. Communication between teachers and parents are managed very well. Through an app, parents receive daily updates and have direct access to the teachers. Creative Child and its entire staff have created an outstanding preschool experience for children and parents. Every teacher knows every child's name and every teacher demonstrates an extraordinary level of care for the wellbeing and enrichment of the children. I would highly recommend Creative to any parent.

Both our children attended children's Montessori form ages 1.5 -4. We had a wonderful experience. I…read morealways felt like they were safe and well cared for. They also both left the center very well prepared for school, both academically and socially. Children Montessori helped make potty training so easy for our family. Both kids were fully out of diapers right after their 2nd birthdays. The teachers are kind, caring, and attentive. I highly recommend children's Montessori center.

My daughter has been coming to this amazing place, she so happy with all the friends she has made,…read morethe teachers are very kind and caring Definitely the quality of care that this place provide is on point

My daughter loves coming here. She's been coming here since she is 4 years old. 4 years now . It's…read morebeen a really great place for Before & After school program. They will take my daughter to school and pick up also. And even during the summer camp, they have Kids Activities. Coordinated, well and kids enjoy it. Even on my days off, my daughter loves coming here. I highly recommend parents to bring their kids here. It's a great place to socialize, and they are really good at helping kids with homework and reading. Huge school, outdoor and indoor base. Its nice and green like a park . Director and teachers are super nice like Mrs Sylvia , Ms Megan, mr Gilbert, and current director Ms Evette. Previously we had Ms Veronica as director, whom was amazing! Miss her !! Kids are fed healthy foods made in kitchen by mr Jeff.

This school is a hidden gem, I've always passed by but never actually taken a look until I was…read morelooking for a school for my son. When I came in to tour the school I knew right away that this was the school for my son, Ms. Evette showed me around, the vibes felt right. My son has been here for about 8 months and I couldn't be happier. All the staff are amazing, Ms.Gissell, Ms. Sylvia, Ms. Tiffany, Ms.Michelle, Ms. Ashley, and Ms. Valerie are such an amazing team. I also love that they provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. They do have their cook at school so the kids are eating home-cooked food as well. They are great with children, I rarely hear kids cry, the prices is actually the most affordable around the area especially including childrens meals. The staff feels like family to us now. I'm so happy I found them

We are so grateful for ACGS. One of the very first things that stood out to me happened while we…read morewere touring preschools. Instead of directing all of their attention to me, both the director and the teachers got down to my daughter's eye level, introduced themselves to her, and told her how happy they were that she was visiting. It was such a simple gesture, but no other school had done that. It immediately showed me how much they value and respect children. What made it even more meaningful is that months later, when we came back for the open house, they remembered her. That personal connection meant so much to me. Although the preschool is located on church grounds, we've found the environment to be welcoming and inclusive. Faith is present in an age-appropriate way, but we've never felt like religion was being pushed or that it overshadowed the school's focus on nurturing, learning and supporting my children. My two kids have completely different personalities, and what has impressed me most is how their teachers have always met each of them exactly where they were. They don't expect every child to fit the same mold - they take the time to understand each child as an individual and because of that both of my kids have thrived in their own unique ways. The small class sizes create a warm, close-knit environment, and the play-based curriculum encourages curiosity, confidence, creativity, and a genuine love of learning. The campus is also beautiful, with lush outdoor spaces that make it a special place for children to explore and grow. The teachers are thoughtful and responsive via the brightwheel app sending consistent communication regarding allergies or any incidents as well as picture updates. The director is also very approachable, involved and genuinely invested in both the children and their families. One of the biggest compliments i can give this school is that i truly feel at ease leaving my children in their care. As a parent, that doesn't come easily to me, but I've always known they were safe, loved, and in the hands of people who genuinely care about their well-being. We're so thankful to be part of this community. Watching one child graduate while knowing our younger one still gets to experience all this makes us feel incredibly lucky.

As parents of two boys at Child's Garden School, we can honestly say this school has been an…read moreincredible experience for our family. Our children have absolutely blossomed during their time here, not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. What stands out most are the teachers. They are warm, attentive, and truly invested in each child's growth. It's clear they know and care about the children as individuals, and that level of dedication has made such a difference for our boys. I cannot speak more highly of them! Another thing we love is the sense of community. We've formed meaningful friendships with other families and have felt welcomed and supported from the beginning. It feels like a place where both children and parents can connect and belong. I really do not understand the negative yelp reviews, it's important for parents to do their own research and ask questions. Our experience has been that the school takes children's well-being seriously and is thoughtful in balancing safety with opportunities for exploration, independence, and outdoor learning. We have always felt comfortable entrusting our children to their care. We are incredibly grateful to be part of this community. Watching our boys grow at this little school has been one of the greatest gifts.

Both of my kids started here at age two and we've had an amazing experience! They learned so much-…read morenumbers, letters, shapes, colors, socializing with other kids, and even got help with potty training, which was a huge plus! Ms. Shama and Ms. Ria are incredibly caring, attentive, and truly wonderful with the kids. We are truly lucky to have found this place- highly recommend!

We are eternally grateful to Ms. Shama for the wonderful experience our family had at Child's…read moreWorld. Her dedicated staff, combined with her fun and educational classroom structure, truly made a positive impact on our family. We knew our daughter was in great care from the moment we dropped her off every morning. Every child was always warmly greeted by name when they walked through the door. We enrolled our daughter at Child's World two years ago for preschool and then T-K. She learned so much from the daily activities and curriculum, including the fundamentals needed to prepare her for kindergarten. The combination of the Montessori teaching methods and philosophy, along with a great staff, allowed my daughter to excel both academically and personally. She still loves her teachers and talks about them to this day, specifically Ms. Shama. Even with our little one no longer at Child's World, we will always remember Ms. Shama and her kind staff who helped foster my daughter's development. As a result, the transition into Kindergarten went seamlessly. I highly recommend this school if you are inquiring on a great place for your children. We can't imagine our daughter having gone anywhere else!