I was invited to attend a service recently. I was so amazed at the easy going nature. A true blue…read moresense of open kindness. Orangewood Church reminds me of my little Baptist Church in Westminster. This congregation cares about each other's hearts.

It's a nice chuch to visit and very nice people that attend the church also. Transportation is…read moredifficult considering the location.

My son attended St. Catherine's for 7th and 8th grade. To be honest, I was initially hesitant about…read moresending him there, but looking back, I am incredibly grateful that we did. My son is exceptionally bright and has severe ADHD, mild autism, and some oppositional tendencies. He is also kind, funny, and engaging. Before St. Catherine's, he relied heavily on his natural intelligence and often struggled with missing assignments, organization, follow-through, and accepting guidance from adults. What he needed was structure, accountability, challenge, and opportunities to learn respect outside of our home. Over the past two years, we have seen tremendous growth. His behavior at home improved significantly, he matured, became less demand-avoidant, and developed much stronger habits around schoolwork and responsibility. One of the things that impressed me most was how the staff learned what motivated him as an individual. Sister Joann found a way to challenge and motivate him when many other approaches had failed. Today, he has the highest GPA in the school, and his chronic missing-assignment problem has largely disappeared. The military structure, clear expectations, standards, and accountability are among the school's greatest strengths. Some families may initially view that structure as restrictive, but for many children, it is exactly what they need. St. Catherine's provides consistency, discipline, and character development in a way that is increasingly difficult to find. The small class sizes are another major benefit. I also appreciate the limited use of Chromebooks, the no-phone policy during the school day, and the emphasis on paper-and-pencil learning. Within the first week, I noticed improvements in my son's handwriting. Over time, he also became a better listener, paid closer attention to details, and stopped rushing through his work. Even his art and coloring skills improved noticeably. As both a Christian parent and a social worker, I care deeply about my son's emotional, spiritual, and academic development. While no school is perfect, St. Catherine's provided exactly the environment he needed during a critical stage of his life. I only wish we had enrolled him sooner. For families with boys who need more structure, accountability, challenge, and opportunities to build character and self-discipline, St. Catherine's is absolutely worth considering.

My son has been attending St. Catherine for the past year and a half, and I will be eternally…read moregrateful to the school for helping our family turn his life around. Thanks to their small class sizes, faith-based teachings, and positive male mentors, he has developed a beautiful sense of self-confidence, accountability, and brotherhood.

Safe and love church to call home. Bible reading and Christ following church, love God love people…read more So many events from kids to high school & young adults to marriage couples.

Four months ago I stepped into this church and I was blown away by the teaching, the worship, and…read morethe friendly environment. I want to invite all my friends, family members and neighbors to join me because I know how hard it is to find a spirit led church.

I want to share how incredibly grateful we are for the amazing teachers who have made such a…read morepositive impact on Leo's school journey. Starting w/ his kindergarten teachers Miss Cole & Miss Rockoz who were loving, caring, patient & supportive from the very beginning. They created such a warm & nurturing environment that Leo still talks about them often, even now in first grade. He truly misses them, which speaks volumes about the kindness & care they showed him every single day. I would also like to give a very special thank you to his wonderful 1st grade teachers, Mrs. Villaruel, Miss Shannon & Miss Caroleena. From the start of the school year they have made Leo feel welcome, comfortable, & genuinely loved in the classroom. Their patience, encouragement & positive energy have helped him grow academically. They have created a safe & caring environment where he feels confident, happy & excited to learn every day. It means so much to know that Leo is surrounded by teachers & administrative staff like Miss Bree & Miss Kristine who truly care about their students & always go above & beyond to support them. We are incredibly thankful for the love, dedication & kindness they show every day. Thank you Mrs. Veronica Chen & Dr. Chen keep up the great work

This was our family's first year at this school, and it ended up meaning so much to us…read more My son who just turned 3, had Ms. Orozco, and at the beginning of the year he was very shy and had a hard time adjusting. Ms. Orozco was so patient, warm, and encouraging that she made him feel comfortable right away. Over time, we watched him slowly open up, and before long he was actually excited to go to school. He would come home talking about her and everything he was learning, and it was such a joy to see how much confidence she helped him build. She truly helped him break out of his shell, and we are amazed by how much he learned this year. Ms. Orozco is truly an exceptional teacher. My daughter had Ms. Hernandez and Ms. Tan as she entered 2nd grade, and she was also a little shy because she didn't know anyone. They were so kind and supportive and really encouraged her to make new friends and feel like she belonged. We saw such wonderful growth in her throughout the year, both emotionally and academically, and that means so much to us as parents. It was clear that they truly care about their students and want to see them succeed. We also want to thank the front office staff, who were always great and made communication easy throughout the year. They were helpful, welcoming, and always pleasant to work with. The principal is also very attentive and approachable, which made us feel even more confident in the school. Overall, we are so grateful for the love, support, and dedication shown to our children this year. It was a wonderful first year, and we truly appreciate everyone who played a part in helping our kids grow and feel happy at school. We can't wait to see the kids continue to grow in this school system over the years to come

My younger siblings attended preschool here in the 80s and now my littles do. I am very pleased…read morewith how well the director Mrs. Marousek and the teachers communicate information to families. I appreciate the weekly email newsletters, emails with other special info as well as the verbal updates we receive when picking up/ dropping off. Our girls love coming here and I can see that the teachers truly love their students. Our daughters are safe and well cared for. I'm glad that the children are learning at their own pace through play and also picking up valuable social skills by interacting with children their age. My family is not a particularly religious one, however we don't mind our girls learning about Jesus and Christian values. The school is inclusive of all people which is important to us.

This is a place where you can feel comfortable and safe for your child to cared for, as well as…read morefostering their development through play and building their faith. The family feel and connectedness with teachers validates the reason I chose to enroll my son at 2.5 years old. And now we've moved up to the big kids side and enjoying that next chapter as well.

Very pretty church!…read more This church really caught my eye. I decided to get a closer look and see what it's about. I immediately spotted the bingo event posted on the banner. How fun! I think bingo at the church is a great idea to get people together. I appreciate when church's do things like this to make it fun and build the community. I plan on coming for mass soon. It looks like they have services in English and Spanish. That is good to offer Spanish. Just in case someone prefers that over English. The church is beautiful and very clean. I'm all about the Catholic Church!

Both the English service and Spanish service are great, even though I personally prefer the English…read moreservices because I can say the prayers and such...,

It has been more than a few months since coming to this church. My faith journey continues to be…read morevery pleasant and enjoyable. Mariner's church is doing a lot of good in the community. They have added two new church locations, and they're even reaching out to the community on skid row to provide Christmas services. Most recently, they started a food pantry which had helped over 60 families, and Thursday nights at Mariner's for our young adults (18-35 year old. All the volunteers and leaders here are amazing. The most recent update that delights my heart is Kaylin accepted the worship director position. She has always been the voice that recaptured my soul when I first got here. Therefore, I am more than happy she and the band can continue to provide beautiful worship on the weekends. Anaheim had their first kids choir performance last weekend and it was so exciting for my kids to be apart of it. If you are looking for a church to join or just curious. Pop in to enjoy some great music and worship together. They have been wonderful

Mariners Anaheim is amazing! The teachings are rooted in God's Word and truly help you grow…read morespiritually. Their programs and volunteer opportunities create real impact and community. I'm grateful to serve and be part of this church! Seeing the food pantry be set up and how the community will be blessed through it, such a blessing for all!

Excellent school and excellent staff ..this year will be our 3rd year attending and we absolutely…read morelove everything about it so far . Feeling blessed

If you are a practici g catholic this is one of the best 0lace to go. They offer all the catholic…read moreservice you can find.

My daughter started kindergarten this year, and my wife and I are truly impressed with how much she…read moreloves her school. We often work late, and the after-school programs and extended care have been a tremendous support for our family. If you're looking for a school with excellent teachers and a wide variety of programs, I highly recommend Eastside Christian School.

We are so grateful that we chose Eastside for our first son. He truly loves going to school and…read morefeels happy and secure every day. The principal knows each student personally and cares for them with such genuine warmth. All the teachers look at the kids with a Christian heart, and you can feel their calling and sincerity in the way they teach. The school lunch menu is also very diverse, and my son always tells me how good the food is. Because of our great experience, we will definitely be sending our second child to Eastside as well.

My daughter has been coming to this school for a year now and she has learned so much!…read more We are Latinos and not at all Korean nor do we speak it but what brought me to choose this school was how much they prioritize learning about the gospel They do worship and chapel every single day and start a new lesson every week. Also although my girl is only 3 she already is practicing writing her name and learning about so many different things. Also picking up some Korean words here and there which is amazing. She's also enjoying learning to be independent! They encourage that a lot in school which helps me here at home with how she handles tasks. She's getting such an advantage in education and not only with worksheets (which are important) but also through hands on learning and themed weeks So far she's learned about space, traveling, American and Korean culture, important American history, and so much more! Yes she's 3 and has a lot to learn but learning from this early has been so beneficial for her. They do such cute crafts for all the themed holidays which is my favorite keepsakes at home They are constantly having fun with either birthday parties or parties where the parents have the option to help with donating different foods or treats like ice cream and I don't mind donating at all she loves sharing with her class and bringing things for everyone to try She also gets a great nutrition at the school with daily fresh homemade meals and snack. She's not even picky about greens and veggies since she's been exposed and encouraged at school to try new things all the time. The teachers and staff are very kind and know my daughter very well even if they aren't in her class she knows them all by name. She's also had Christmas performances, ballet performances and they also do taekwondo but my daughter was not interested she did get a free trial though Every penny we spend here is worth it and I definitely recommend it. We know how hard work life can be being away from our kids sometimes and I completely trust them to take care of my daughter while I work. (Pictures are only of my daughter any other child face is blurred to protect their identity )

TL;DR iRemnant has a high turnover rate of teachers, lack of communication, profit-driven, early…read moreexposure to screens, and mostly worksheet-based activities. We'd been at iRemnant for 2.5 years and have seen our two children grow up here. They've had some wonderful teachers throughout the years that really loved on our children: Sunny teacher, Moon teacher, Laura teacher, Hyunjoo teacher, Kris teacher, to name a few. And a special shout out to Sunny teacher who even buys birthday presents for the kiddos out of her own pocket :`) Unfortunately, the con's outweighed the pro's for us and we moved my daughter to a different Korean Christian preschool a few months ago. And although this new school is farther and less convenient for us, we are SO happy with our decision. We didn't realize how amazing a preschool could be because we didn't know anything else, so I wanted to share my honest review with all the parents out there who want nothing but the best for our precious children. I'll start with the positives: there's a big, grassy area to play in, lots of bikes and car toys to ride outside, animals on the property, homemade Korean lunches, and many loving teachers. And we are so grateful to have met so many wonderful families at this school. Now onto the negatives... sit tight for this one. 1. There is a high turnover rate of teachers. After Sweet class for ages 2-2.5 in less than a year span, my son had FOUR teacher transitions. Some of the teachers had only stayed for a few months! What also didn't sit right with me is the director didn't even inform us one of his teachers left. She instead had another teacher cover that class and hoped we wouldn't notice? Several parents and I were very upset about that and when I addressed this with director Grace, she blamed the teacher for leaving and didn't take any responsibility for her lack of communication. We all know the reason for a high turnover rate of staff members... and frankly, I don't even blame the teachers for leaving, because they're overworked and underpaid. 2. iRemnant is very profit-oriented. While I understand that childcare is a business, it also feels like the school nickel and dimes the families every chance it gets. For example, there is a supply list for each class and some of the requests are quite ridiculous. They want each student's family to buy color card stock paper that costs $25, aluminum foil, disposable gloves, ziploc bags... things the costly tuition should cover. My husband was especially irked when they asked for ice cream donations from families... something the school can buy for literally $20 for ALL the kiddos. They also ask for mandatory "donations" for things like the Christmas performance for videography and costumes, when they literally recycle costumes every year. It's really not about the money... it's about the principle. Don't say the money you're asking for is one thing when it really isn't... there's no integrity in that and it really bums me out that a Christian preschool does this. PLEASE consider the message you're sending with your actions. 3. There is a lot of sitting down and working on worksheets after the toddler class. At age 2. I don't know about you but I really don't want my two-year-old just sitting and coloring all day. I truly believe kids learn best through play and hands-on learning. I also try to limit screen time for my kids and didn't like how they were exposed to TV before age 2: during meal time setup, worship time (all through screens), and at the end of the day. At 5 PM, they gather all the kids in one room and turn on the screen for them. My son came home talking about all these TV shows and movies he watched, so we started picking up our kids before 5 PM to avoid this. Additionally, I'm really turned off by the fact that the director asks current parents to write positive Yelp reviews once a negative one comes in. How uncomfortable for parents to be put in that position, whose children attend the school and are pressured into writing a positive review. In my book, that's completely unethical (and maybe even against Yelp regulations??). And the amazing teachers you read about in the reviews? Probably not there anymore. I REALLY hope iRemnant can turn things around and use the preschool to BLESS the children and families. How amazing it is to have the privilege of raising these little ones in their mind and character! I write this review to help parents make an informed decision for their children's preschool, and I'm also hoping this may lead to some positive changes at the school.