My son has been going to school at the Academy of the Arts for about a year now and he loves it…read more Previously, my son attended the Growing Gardens which is the daycare at the same location. The teachers and the administration make learning fun for our kids. I know this because my son comes home everyday and can't wait to tell me what he learned that day. COVID Specific: The administration and the teachers at the Academy of the Arts took COVID safety protocols very seriously from day 1 and they continue to stick strictly to the protocols today. I feel safe sending my son to the Academy of the Arts on school days (I'd even send him on the weekends if they were open). Thank you Dr. Bogle and team!

This school is exceptional in every way, shape and form. If you're looking for an academically…read morerigorous school that's completely student-centered with LOW class sizes and some Judaism sprinkled in, this is the school for your child! Your child will THRIVE here, period. The administration and teachers are masters at "Fitting 10 pounds of stuff in a 5 pound bag" .... Let me explain. This school year, in addition to a phenomenal academic course load, our daughter has consistently been engaged in Gymnastics every week with Coach Paige, Rolling Robotics STEM, Musical Theatre, weekly cooking classes that are so impressive my husband wants to sign me up, targeted writing instruction from a USC Writing Professor, Chess class on Mondays, Legos on Fridays, Sports with the coach on Tuesdays, Hebrew everyday (GREAT for the developing brain!), Art class with a talented artist, Science Fair, Beach Clean-Up, weekend camping trip in the San Bernardino Mountains, and a bunch of field trips throughout the school year. No wonder the students LOVE coming to school everyday! Come see for yourself - take a tour and see what a school that's rooted in BEST PRACTICES truly looks like. Your child will thank you! It's truly a GIFT for your child to NOT share the instruction with 25-30+ other students. If you have any specific questions, feel free to message me here on Yelp. In addition to being an Academy parent, I'm also an educator with nearly 20 years experience. Happy to answer questions and/or help unpack different educational situations.

We've had such a wonderful experience here. The campus is amazing, with so much beautiful outdoor…read morespace for the kids to explore and play. They're also incredibly thoughtful about each child's needs, including accommodating nap adjustments as kids are weaning off naps. This helped us soooo much! Best of all, Hillary, the director, is absolutely amazing. She is warm, thoughtful, responsive, and clearly cares so much about the kids and families. We feel very lucky to have found this school for our son.

Agree with the more recent comments - don't let the older negative reviews deter you! The current…read moreadministration is top notch - the director Hillary is wonderful and so are all of the teachers and staff. Our two year old runs into her classroom with excitement every morning and doesn't want to leave when we pick her up at the end of the day! The curriculum is fantastic, as are the extracurricular activities and family events. You won't be disappointed.

Rhumps Preschool has been such a special part of our family's life for the past two years. Both of…read moremy children attended, and my youngest just graduated. As we close this chapter, we are filled with gratitude for the wonderful memories and experiences we had there. The staff at Rhumps are incredibly warm, loving, and genuinely invested in each child's growth and happiness. From day one, we felt welcomed and supported. The phonics program was outstanding and helped my children develop strong early reading skills that exceeded our expectations. One of the things my kids loved most was the four playgrounds. Having so many different play areas kept every day exciting and gave them plenty of opportunities to explore, play, and stay active. The classrooms were always filled with fun, engaging activities, and the special events throughout the year created so many happy memories for our family. As working parents, we also greatly appreciated the flexibility with drop-off and pick-up times. Not having strict schedules reduced so much stress and made our daily routine much easier. A special thank you goes to Mayra, the director, who is truly exceptional. She is humble, kind, generous, and leads the school with so much heart. Her dedication to the children and families is evident in everything she does. The graduation ceremony deserves its own recognition--it is truly a five-star event. It was beautifully organized, meaningful, and incredibly memorable. Watching both of our children graduate was an emotional and unforgettable experience that we will cherish forever. We are so thankful for our years at Rhumps Preschool and highly recommend it to any family looking for a nurturing, enriching, and joyful environment for their children.

Choosing RHUMPS for our family was one of the best decisions we made. RHUMPS has held a special…read moreplace in our hearts for many years--my husband attended RHUMPS as a child, so it was incredibly meaningful to see our own family become part of the same loving community that helped shape him. From the moment we joined the school, we felt welcomed and supported. The teachers and staff are exceptional: kind, patient, nurturing, and genuinely invested in each child's growth and success. We watched our child develop confidence, independence, kindness, and a true love of learning during her time there. What makes RHUMPS so special is its strong sense of community. The relationships built here extend beyond the classroom. We have formed meaningful friendships with other families and have always felt supported and encouraged. RHUMPS feels less like a school and more like an extended family. As our oldest graduates and prepares for elementary school, we are filled with gratitude for the teachers and staff who made these preschool years so memorable. At the same time, we are excited that our younger daughter will soon begin her own RHUMPS journey. Knowing she will be cared for by the same wonderful community brings us so much joy and confidence. Thank you for giving our family wonderful memories across generations. RHUMPS will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we look forward to remaining part of this incredible community for years to come.

This daycare is a gem! I ignored the old reviews and had to see for myself. The facility is clean &…read morewell organized. There's a daily schedule they follow: 9am snack time, then outside playtime, 11am lunch followed by quiet/nap time and another snack time at 3pm. The teachers are great with the infants. I drop off my grandson here as my daughter needs to be at work by 6am. He loves it & marches right in. We checked out 2 other daycare facilities and felt this was the right fit for us. Wish more of the other mom's & dad's would rate this on yelp! My grandson's 2nd year and still loving it! They have an annual Undou-Kai (sports day) so much fun!! All classes are full with waiting list. I love the fact that he is learning the Japanese culture and manners.

I attended here from 2005-2009, as a preschooler (3 yrs+) and summer-camper. I was the only…read morenon-Japanese student, besides Delia Sensei's kids, but 2 year olds have no idea about racial profiling so until I was about 5 I thought I was Japanese.. Overall one of the most memorable and exciting experiences of my life! I still remember many Japanese phrases and whole tunes stuck in my head from the good morning song to the lunch time song. We celebrated some Japanese holidays as well as all major American ones. On Halloween, we dress up and play spooky games, Christmas we sit on Santa's lap for a photo in the Chapel attached to the daycare, Oni Day we made mochi in a big cauldron and everyone got to pound it with a stick and wear a cool mask, etc... Academics were fun, I knew the Japanese alphabet before the English one. Recess was also a blast because the teachers sometimes lead games of infection tag where if you were "it" you flipped your uniform hat inside out and chased others. During snack time and lunch the teachers offered tea, juice, or milk (that's where my tea addiction began lol!) Nap time was immaculate as well, and although I had a bed wetting issue, the teachers understood and helped me out a lot. This was the only time in my life when I LIKED to go to school. Did I mention the uniforms are ADORABLE!?

The absolute best school. I am heartbroken my youngest will be going to TK this fall. I wish my…read morekids could go there forever. It is magic and the entire staff dedicates so much to make it special for the kids.

We love this place so much. Play based school in a beautiful nature setting. You can't beat the…read morelocation! The entire staff and teachers are amazing, it's a wonderful community. My daughter will do 3 years here and my youngest will join when she's 2.5 years old. They also do parenting classes as well.

We absolutely love Tuvia Preschool. All three of our children have attended, and it truly feels…read morelike a home away from home. The teachers, staff, and administrators are incredibly loving, caring, and communicative, and we feel so lucky to be part of this community. One of the most special parts of Tuvia has been the relationships we've built. Many of our closest family friendships started through the school, and there is such a warm, welcoming sense of community among the families. The playground is amazing with so much space for the kids to run, play, and explore. We also really appreciate the constant updates and communication from the school, which makes parents feel connected and informed. Tuvia does a beautiful job instilling strong Jewish values while also being inclusive and welcoming to all families. It's a small community school that has been absolutely perfect for our family.

I enrolled my son in Tuvia Preschool when he was 2.5 years old. Although we weren't members, the…read moreprogram checked all the boxes for us: close to home, a half-day schedule, strong security, and reasonably priced. Before Tuvia, we had him in another local preschool that looked beautiful on the surface but something just wasn't right. He cried and clung to us at drop-off every single day for an entire year. It was heartbreaking and made us question everything. The difference at Tuvia was immediate. By the middle of his first week, the tears were gone. He genuinely looked forward to going and even told us how much happier he was compared to his old school. The program itself is fantastic. Parents receive regular updates and photos through an app, which we really appreciated. It feels like a true school experience, with structured activities like PE, music, and even performances that the kids participate in. They also do a lot of hands-on activities--like mixing and baking their own muffins and cookies--which is possible because they have their own kitchen. It's those little touches that really stand out. What truly sets Tuvia apart, though, is the teachers. They are incredibly attentive, warm, and genuinely invested in the kids. It never feels like they're just supervising. They truly care. One of our initial concerns was whether we would fit in since we're not Jewish, but that quickly disappeared. The school does a beautiful job of honoring its traditions while remaining inclusive and welcoming to everyone. There's also a strong sense of community that you can feel right away. I can't say enough good things about this program. It is truly a gem that we have overlooked for so long. We're so grateful we found it and honestly wish we had found it sooner for our older kids.

This school is incredible and one of a kind! My son absolutely loves it here. It took us a while to…read morefigure out as a family what would be the best choice for us and we are so glad we looked around the South Bay and we are so glad we found MBNS. There is such a wonderful sense of community with the families and staff here. Families from the area and greater Los Angeles come together at this magical place. At MBNS children are really free to lead their own play and their feelings and ideas are respected. It's so wonderful to see how the mixed age groups play together. MBNS campus is so beautiful and lush! Lots of plants and trees to offer shade. My son loves to play with dirt and water, which can be found anytime you need it here. There are also lots of fun toys, tricycles, homemade play dough, books to be read, and more. As a an educator myself, I feel qualified to say this is a paradise for kids and a wonderful place to learn!

We joined this school back in 2021 because we were drawn to it's free play, child-led "curriculum",…read moreand emotionally supportive staff. We enjoyed most of our time there, made great friendships, and grew as parents. However, as time went on and we began to get more involved (including serving on the Board for 2 years), it became clear that not all was well. The director, Carol Tatsumi, repeatedly dismissed community feedback unless it fit her vision of how school should operate. She failed to distribute the co-op bylaws to the Board or parents, such that no one knew they had voting rights as members or how the co-op should work. When this came to light, she denied wrongdoing and rejected suggestions from the Board to share the bylaws with members so they could be made aware of their rights and responsibilities in the organization. She even had Board Meeting minutes deleted that contained any bylaw discussion, even though they are supposed to be made available to members. Furthermore, the director failed to abide by California state laws and permitted 60% of the students enrolled to be unvaccinated and used the students records who WERE vaccinated to be the "cover" during state inspections. Once caught by the government agency, she abruptly unenrolled the students who were partially or fully unvaccinated rather than giving them the 10 days allowed by the government to either get up to date or at least say goodbye to the school and have a smooth transition. This was incredibly painful for those students and their families and negatively impacted the entire school community. Sadly, this "co-op" doesn't operate like one, and it's poorly operated at that. The building is in need of major repairs although the director dismissed multiple suggestions to improve its safety, function, and appearance. Furthermore, the school has been losing money due to low enrollment and hasn't recovered since COVID, so there is limited budget to address safety concerns let alone hire, develop, or retain talented staff. Finally, the "rules" families need to follow is laundry list long, from forbidding packaged foods to making kids turn their shirt inside out if it has a character or any brand on it. There might only be 3 kids at school one day, but all parents need to volunteer every single week such that there are often more adults on campus than children. And perhaps most disappointing, there isn't actual coaching of non-violent communication skills, just avoiding of setting limits and boundaries among kids such that exclusion and cliqueyness prevail. This school will probably be a fit for those looking for a very specific experience for their children, but do know that there are not enough families enrolled here to make this co-op run smoothly, so you will be required to do more than your fair share to try to keep it running and your feedback to how it could be more efficiently handled will probably be ignored. Good luck!

I wholeheartedly recommend OnePlus Chinese as a preschool, not just a Chinese immersion experience!…read more The school is not run in a bootcamp and memorization-based style, as I feared since Chinese programs can operate that way from historic influence. OnePlus' activity programming is holistic and engaging, ranging from arts crafting to science experiments. From my toddler's experience, it seems that children are given space and also can influence the course of the day with their preferences. My toddler loves the school and has not only grown in their Chinese skills, but also in their confidence and social skills. I love that there is such a consistency and lack of turnover in the teachers too, which has greatly helped my toddler's comfort. Yujing and Tianqi provide excellent leadership for the school.

We have been sending our kids to One Plus for a few years now. The teachers go above and beyond, my…read morekids have learned to be independent and improved their social skills. They learn so much from the various activities and crafts they provide. They have been so flexible with our needs, and always communicate important updates. The kids are always excited to go and some days they don't want to be picked up. The exposure to the Chinese culture and language has been very valuable to us. We are so grateful to have this school here in our community.