Both my kids have been to Good Sam (one is still there; one has graduated). I looked at various…read moreschools prior to deciding on Good Sam, and I'm confident I made the right choice! The teachers are amazing, and you truly feel they care about your child. It's also small enough that your kid (and you) know all the teachers quickly, no matter what class they normally teach. The class sizes are also smaller than a lot of other locations, and every class has its own individual classroom and outdoor space, which is really nice. For those younger than 2 years old, you get a detailed daily report (milk, meals, diaper changes). For those 2 and above, separate gym and music classes are done weekly with a dedicated PE and music teacher. At 3 and above, an optional Mandarin class is also offered, and my older child actually learned a lot from it! They also start doing rotations such as Spanish, social studies, etc, so they start learning about a variety of topics. For all ages, you get frequent photos and videos sent on the Brightwheel app to keep you updated. In the summer, they have a daily schedule with fun activities that include things like various dress up themes, water play, bike day, and different activities on campus (foam party, magic show, petting zoo, etc). It's a blast for the kids! When my older child started elementary school, I actually again visited some other schools that would have been more convenient for now a daily two location drop off and pick up, but in the end, we still elected to keep our younger one at Good Sam. There's a sense of warmth and community here that I couldn't find anywhere else!

There aren't enough words to express how grateful I am that Good Samaritan Preschool exists! Since…read moreI enrolled my eldest child back in 2022, I've watched her learn, grow, and thrive under the nurturing care of so many amazing teachers and staff. The school offers regular gym activities, Chinese lessons, music and dance classes, and even extra special programming during the summer months (foam parties! bounce houses! bike days! it's fun galore!). When it came time to find childcare for my second child, there was no question that I'd be enrolling him in GSP. Within the first two weeks of starting, he developed so many skills, just from being immersed in such a stimulating, interactive, and supportive environment! The front desk staff are professional and friendly, the teachers go above and beyond to educate the children in creative and fun ways, and the broader network of parents is close-knit and mutually supportive. In fact, we have made many friends with other GSP families and often arrange playdates even outside of childcare hours, just because my children miss their classmates so much! I trust this community whole-heartedly to be my children's home away from home. Every staff member here is committed to caring for the whole child, and the GSP community really feels like a family. This place is a real gem, and I cannot recommend it enough to anyone who is looking for a loving, nourishing place for their child to grow in the crucial years of early childhood!

We couldn't be happier with our experience here! Both of my kids attended from ages 1 to 3,…read morespending two wonderful years each there. The teachers are incredibly nice and patient, especially Ms Xie, creating such a warm and nurturing environment. One of the standout features is the amazing food they provide, including fresh vegetables and fruits grown right in their own garden. The teacher sometimes provide homemade lemonade during flu season. It's such a treat to know our kids were eating so well. They also offer a wide variety of engaging activities that were incredibly helpful for our babies and toddlers' development, such as singing, dancing, painting and crafting, phonics, story tellings, cooking classes, etc. They have performs for most holidays. The teacher sends videos and pictures frequently. Our kids absolutely loved their time there and were always eager and happy to go every day. We highly recommend this family daycare!

My daughter started at Happy Scholar when she was just 15 months old, and now, approaching 3, I'm…read moreamazed at how much she has grown here. The teachers are incredibly patient, responsible, and genuinely caring -- they have guided her from barely speaking to reciting San Zi Jing and even singing English songs with confidence. She has learned so many wonderful habits too: washing her hands on her own, cleaning up her toys, and sharing with others. The meals are always varied and nutritious -- she comes home full and happy every day. And the daily crafts melt my heart; each piece shows how much thought and love the teachers put into their lessons. Happy Scholar is not just a daycare -- it is a place where children are nurtured, taught, and inspired. I'm deeply grateful for everything they've done for my daughter, and I wholeheartedly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a warm, educational, and truly caring environment.

Recently joined the daycare, teachers are very responsible and caring. Good and fun activities…read moreevery week with different themes. We are happy with the experience.

Teachers are so kind,fun ,loving and caring towards each child and they take time to update about…read moretheir progress almost evey day

We feel very fortunate to have found such an amazing school! My kids have been well taken care of…read moreand have learned a lot as well as enjoyed their time here at Reach. Thank you to Ms. Annie, Ms. Vafa and Ms. Jennifer for being hands on and for being such wonderful teachers!

My daughter Amelia likes here.............good. She loves the…read moreschool...................................................................85

Safe, happy and communicative staff…read more My daughter was at BKMV for 7 months starting year 1. I have nothing but positive things to say about the staff at BKMV. 1. I haven't experienced the kind of empathy that BKMV teachers and admin staff extend to parents before. They are very understanding of a working parent's life, concerns and trepidations. Always have something positive to say at pick/drop-off, overshare the day's activities, lots of photos and have always had someone pick up the phone at the office if I had urgent questions. 2. The campus is well fenced with good security through access codes, kids are never alone. I felt very secure in the knowledge that my baby is safe and watched after, in a clean and maintained environment 3. Teachers are happy. And it makes a difference in how they work with children. All in all if I didn't have to move cities, I'd continue with them till my baby was ready for school.

My daughter went to BK for two years, starting at 9 months old. In our search, we were specifically…read morelooking for a center-based daycare, small class sizes, and a warm environment. Class size is small in the infant room but I did not pay enough attention to the older classes. My daughter's last class (started at 23 months but not sure of the age cutoff) had 24 students with 3 teachers at one point and I believe it's down to 18 students with 3 teachers now. My daughter was getting sick very often and I wish I'd been more mindful about class sizes in the older classes in choosing her daycare. However, I think this is the price you pay when going for a center vs. in-home daycare. When touring BK, I noticed the admin seemed to know some of their students by name. My daughter had serious stranger danger so, a caring environment was a must. I was blown away specifically by Ms. Maria. She works mornings in the baby room and is the first teacher on site. If dropping off your child before 8:00, children go to Ms. Maria's room. My daughter's transition to daycare went well because of Ms. Maria. And by "well," I mean she stopped crying at drop-offs after a few weeks. Considering her strong stranger danger at the time, this was HUGE. I cried in my car the first time my daughter reached for Ms. Maria. But, I knew my daughter was comfortable so I was also very, very grateful. Two things I wish I asked about during the tour: 1. Allergy procedures 2. Teacher turnover 1. My daughter had a mild reaction to dairy. This was a new allergy at the time and was not yet confirmed by a doctor until after her start. We did inform the center of her allergies regardless. The center confirmed that this was added to their allergy list. However, my daughter was given dairy two days in a row. The second time being more bothersome, warranting a call home. The admin response was to send our daughter to school with food from home on the days when dairy was being served. However, their menu does not list allergens within the foods so we were guessing which foods did and did not have dairy. We were wrong a few times so we asked about including allergens in the menu. This was the managers reply: " We understand that when it comes to food allergies, we must take all precautions to avoid allergic reactions to products. When ordering in bulk and when the products are unavailable, we sometimes have to source some products from local stores. This can make it challenging to list allergens on the menu ahead of time." We were also told per the manager, Raji, that they would "check if adding any information to the menu is possible." No information was added. 2. The teacher turnover rate seems pretty high. At least 10 of my daughter's past teachers no longer seem to work there. And changes happen without informing the families, nor are there introductions, so there's always new faces in the rooms. Not sure if this is the norm in other centers or if teachers are unhappy at BK. Pros: - a handful of caring teachers - extracurriculars: yoga, soccer, and music (all of which my daughter LOVED) - academics in the oldest class (my daughter wasn't in this class but I've met a couple students from this class. They were certainly kinder-ready) - app with photos/videos/summaries of what students are learning and doing -- though very inconsistent. I'm not sure how often summaries are sent but at least once a month (photos are shared daily)

Right Start preschool is truly a special place where the kids get all the love and attention that…read morethey deserve. It is run by teachers Manijeh and Hassan and they are careful to employ other teachers who are also warm, kind and loving. They have an excellent teacher to student ratio, my daughter loved all her teachers and Manijeh holds a very special place in her heart. It is one of the rare preschools where your child will happily wave goodbye to you as they have an excellent process to get little kids comfortable when they first join - parents visit with the child the first few times. The school is very clean, well organized and they have lots of toys and activities including circle time, arts and crafts, yoga, music class, learning worksheets, Spanish and lots more. Kids also learn good social and emotional skills and are encouraged to be helpful and loving to the other kids. Kids spend a lot of time outdoors which is great for their development. My daughter developed close friendships and she absolutely loved going to school. She always begged me to let her stay for longer hours and would get upset when she was sick and couldn't go to school. One day when I went to pick her up early, she kept crying as she wanted to stay longer ! Also Manijeh has a lot of training and experience with little kids, so even when my daughter started resisting nap-time at home, Manijeh was able to get her to nap happily at school ! There is a good parent community and you can engage with other parents as much or as little as your time permits. You get photos and videos of the kids and Manijeh is always willing to answer any questions you may have. We miss Right Start preschool as my daughter graduated and is now in Kindergarten but are so grateful for the special memories and love to go back and visit often !

Right Start Preschool is a family preschool having a clean and safe environment. There are one…read moreindoor classroom and one outdoor classroom in the back yard. In sunny days, children always play at the backyard with sand&ball pit, seesaw, kitchen playsets, slides and tricycles. They also do gardening and water playing. My child likes this outdoor play environment because he likes jumping, running and riding. Teachers are nice and patient. The student teacher ratio is very low. There are always 3 teachers here taking care of 10-12 children. Teachers like to praise and show appreciation to children if the children make a good choice in their behaviors. My child has a big improvement in his social skills. It's a pleasant and meaningful experience for our family to bond with Right Start Preschool. We'd like to recommend!

My son has attended for 2yrs and we REALLY like this school and we're going to miss taking my…read morealmost kindergartner there.. The environment is very nurturing, peaceful and supporting and they've been very accommodating with our family as far as scheduling and helping us deal with some of my son's sensory issues. I know my son is loved and cared for there. I love the huge green grass for my son to run, the big covered sand pit and how safe and natural the play area is for my wandering boy. Another big plus is that they provide wholesome and nutritious breakfast/lunch/snacks. I can see some room for improvement on the art projects for the children.

Both my daughters have attended this charming preschool. The school focuses on hands-on and…read moreinteractive learning with Christian centered teaching. The teachers are attentive and caring and most instruction and songs are taught in English as well as Spanish. My older daughter entered kindergarten this year and pretty much already knows what she will be expected to learn in her Kindergarten curriculum.

Niki is excellent! We were very happy to find her. Great learning and fun activities for the kids,…read moreshe is very gentle, loving and caring, good communication throughout the day. She serves nutritious food. Our son really enjoyed it! She also provides a flexible schedule which is very appreciated. Definitely recommend!

I'm a first-time dad with a fair amount of anxiety around picking the right daycare for my 2 year…read more-old. How do I know if the reviews are real? Will my son have a hard time at daycare? I was referred to bright little steps Daycare through a friend of a friend. We decided to give it a shot after a brief tour. Our son has been going to Sunshine Family Daycare part-time for almost a year now. He chants Niki name with excitement every morning, and is eating, laughing, or running around when I pick him up. This provided me with a lot of reassurance that he's well fed and is treated with love and care.