Highly Recommend if you need a place to start tutoring for your child. They allow you to bring in…read moreyour own math homework and also provide worksheets that follow their learning curriculum. The tutors are great and my daughter looks forward to her lessons every week.

My daughter has been going to Mathnasium La Cañada for about two years now, and it has been such a…read moregreat resource for us! I especially love that she can bring in her math homework and have someone there who really knows what they're doing to help her when she gets stuck. It definitely takes some of the homework stress off at home! If she doesn't have homework, they always have worksheets and other activities for her to work on so she's still practicing and building her skills. The program is very goal-oriented, and I love that they have a prize/reward system that actually keeps the kids motivated and makes them want to work toward something. We've definitely seen the benefits over the past two years, and it's been a really positive experience for our daughter. I would absolutely recommend Mathnasium La Cañada to other families looking for extra math support!

Hillside school is a hidden treasure. When it came to teachers & faculty they were the best of the…read morebest! Had a great experience and always recommend the summer programs they offer as well!

We just celebrated our son's graduation from Hillside after four fantastic years. We entered the…read morehigh school years with trepidation given our son's need for academic support and fears about the bullying and social issues prevalent in public schools in our area. We couldn't have chosen better. Our son enjoyed four years of study, safety and friendship in an environment where the faculty and staff know each student and family and communicate academic and social concerns freely. Our son loved Hillside and never regretted not attending the larger public schools, and certainly never had to deal with violence, drug abuse or bullying of any sort. The years went fast, and we will miss them. Thanks for making us a part of the Hillside family.

This is the kind of school I wish I had as a teen. My son attended and it was the best thing ever…read morefor him, since public school was just not working for him. The teachers at Fusion were so encouraging, compassionate, and creative, and admin gives them the flexibility to change things up to meet the student's needs. They work with kids with learning differences as well as with the gifted--in the case of my child, he is a combination of both! Classes are held 1:1, which is ideal for some kids, but certainly not for everyone. Communication with parents is consistent (daily). Staff is friendly, positive, and personal. In addition, the physical environment is soothing and beautiful. Their graduation ceremony was the most personalized and meaningful one I have ever attended. The only drawbacks are that there is no play yard, though they are able to walk to a nearby park, and the school is small, so the social interactions are naturally a bit limited. However, the staff works hard to facilitate socializing. If you are seeking a school that is nothing like traditional school, check out Fusion!

Our Daughter is in her second year at Fusion Academy. Here we have found a supportive learning…read moreenvironment; individualized attention by both the educators and administration. Most importantly, our daughter is finally happy at school and progressing academically and socially.

Foothill Progressive Montessori is a truly exceptional school that we have had the honor of sending…read moreour daughter to for the last two and a half years. Run by Ms. Kanthi and staffed by a truly excellent array of teachers, including Ms. Chrissy, Ms. Kim, and Ms. Fatema, Progressive has been instrumental in the growth and development of our daughter from age 3 to 5. With the guidance of Progressive, our daughter gained admission to our first choice private school, and one of the most competitive schools in the state. Over the years we have come to deeply value the warm, thoughtful environment of the school. Birthdays are truly special occasions frequented by princesses and superheroes, exceptional art is made with the guidance of teachers, and the educational rigor is unmatched. With the dedicated guidance of Ms. Fatema, our now 5 year old daughter can read, write, and do basic arithmetic at the level of a late Kindergartener, winning the admiration of family, friends, and admissions directors alike. Just as important, Progressive has allowed our daughter to find her voice, speak up and give her opinion, and instill her with a level of confidence that wows everyone around her. While perhaps less well known than other preschools that profess to be "feeders" for the competitive Pasadena private school scene (and who charge accordingly), Foothill Progressive is exceptional in that it stands not on a name, but the merits of its teachers and genuine commitment to the success of its students. Our daughter's success is proof that this is what truly matters. Thank you, Progressive Montessori, for everything you have done for our daughter and family. You deserve nothing less than our highest recommendation and we encourage all parents in La Canada, Pasadena, and Altadena to join your wonderful community.

We absolutely LOVE Foothill Progressive Montessori School. Our kids have been at this school since…read more2022, and I was a student 1997-1999. Ms. Kanthi was my teacher and now she owns the same school and teaches my kids! She is absolutely amazing! All of the staff are incredible. Ms. Fatema, Ms. Chrissy, Ms. Kim, Ms. Sumudu, Ms. Raquel, Ms. Angelica, Ms. Hazmik. Literally every single one of them. All of them treat the kids as if they were their own, so much love and patience with the kids. My kids love going to school and they actually get excited about learning. Ms. Fatema's science class has been amazing in instilling a love for learning for our oldest child. We can't wait for our other kids to take Ms. Fatema's science class and Ms. Kim's science class. My oldest is definitely ready for kindergarten solely because of Ms. Fatema. The school has great hours for working parents from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Hot lunch is available for an additional fee. The school goes all out for all of the holidays and graduation. There are lots of opportunities for parent involvement should you want to be involved. The environment is screen-free and true to the Montessori method.

I have been attending ceramics classes at CCLCF for the last 5 years, and it has become such an…read moreimportant part of my life. In an era where 3rd spaces are so rare, I love that they cultivate intergenerational community. The students are friendly and collaborative, and it really is a place where everyone knows your name (think Cheers, except with clay instead of alcohol). The instructors are all wonderful, and I've taken the most classes from Loren, who is kind, helpful, incredibly patient, and very creative. I cannot recommend this studio highly enough!

Great center for arts, sports, events -- you name it! And the summer camp, Camp Runamok, is a great…read moreoption for the summer for your kids. Totally fun and engaging!

I feel so incredibly lucky to have had my daughter attend Parents and Children. Today is the last…read moreday of the school year, and while I'm sad that she is graduating, I'm also very grateful for the experience she had. I strongly believe in the schools foundational curriculum of play based learning. My daughter truly enjoys learning because of the fun atmosphere they've created around it. Nothing is forced, curiosity is nurtured, and they are free and independent to explore what they want to. The teachers are all so warm and kind, they really make preschool feel like a second home not to just my daughter but myself included. Picking up my daughter with my youngest has become one of our favorite things to do everyday because we feel so welcomed and the environment is always bustling with activities and laughter. The staff is incredible. They've always taken such great care of my daughter even during her toughest moments, she was never scolded or punished, they've always taken a kind and gentle approach which I really appreciate and helped my daughter work through some tough times. Especially miss Conny, she not only kept me updated with what my daughter was working through, but gave me tips, shared personal experiences, and was just there as a friend when I had those tough mornings. This school is an absolute treasure.

Parents and Children's has gone above and beyond in keeping our daughter's experience and…read moreenvironment as healthy as possible during their return from the Covid-19 pandemic. It is of no surprise that they would make this transition so seamless, the teachers have been so nurturing since day one. It speaks volumes when your little one is very excited to go to school Monday morning and shares all the excitement of a school day. We couldn't be more grateful for our daughter's preschool, it's been a big part of her life and we are looking forward to when our 2nd little one could attend in the fall. We know that one day they will look back and remember Parents & Children's fondly just like their father does, as he was fortunate enough to attend Parents and Children's during his pre-K years. The fact that we are a multi-general Parents and Children's family evidences the educational, healthy, and happy experience they will create for your kids. P.S. they make THE best art projects and sensory activities!

After 2 years of my daughter at this preschool, I can truly attest that it's a wonderful place for…read moreanyone looking for their child to thrive. It's play based, the teachers are the most caring & loving, and the environment is so much fun! They have so many varied activities & crafts, the kids never do the same thing twice. And the director, Danielle, is such an angel. Every morning she greets all the families. She's so involved and invested with all the kids. She steps in with classes when the teachers need her, she's a gem! The school also has an amazing selection of after school classes that my daughter loved! From ceramics to sports, your child will find a class that interests them! And our teacher, Miss Miriam was so amazing with the kids. She gave really personalized parent teacher conferences that showed she really knew the kids. Highly recommend for anyone in the local community to send their kids here. You won't regret sending your children to this beautiful community!

What a wonderful school full of great people. It all starts at the top with Danielle, who runs…read morethings and is there to welcome and greet parents/children at pickups and dropoffs. The teachers are all very nice, caring, helpful, communicative and friendly. Each classroom has a different color door, which is a fun way to differentiate and identify them. There are lesson plans for each day written on a board outside the classroom, which helps keep parents informed. There is very good communication between the teachers and parents, as well as from the parent board to other parents. The classroom sizes are small, and there are a few teachers per class, resulting in a very low ratio of students-to-teachers, with lots of personal attention. There is tons of fun and exploratory play for the children, some music days, and the children are always coming home with new arts/crafts type of things from fun projects. So much more than just a preschool; LCFCC really helps children and parents be part of a community!

We love Aveson and both of my kids have been enrolled since TK/ K. I was very nervous when my…read moreeldest went into middle school at AGLA, (as many of his friends had left to go to private schools), but he is thriving. His electives are a highlight and he excels in presenting his action projects in person, and to an audience. We are very grateful to the teachers, admin and coaches that have made this a good middle school experience.

I think Aveson is a great school despite what other people say, I have found that education there…read moreis very very good. The idea of personalized mastery learning helps a lot of students who are struggling and behind to focus more on what they need help on. I know tons of people say that that's not good or it's a stupid idea, but for me I think it's a great idea and has helped me with my education and got me to a higher learning level.