This is a great Japanese language and culture school. My son enjoyed every Saturday immensely!…read moreAfter 3 years, he is functionally fluent in Japanese conversation and reads and writes very well. I give 5 stars for the curriculum and to every staff member. The tuition is more than reasonable. I highly recommend OCG.

Clarification: this is a Japanese for communication school for native and foreign speakers…read more Meaning it more about speaking and communication rather than learning kanji, grammar and sentence structure (you learn it too but it isn't the focus).

I cannot say enough about this school. I really wanted a mandarin immersion program, and I'm so…read morepleased I found Nihao. Let's start with the staff. They are incredibly amazing. The main two teachers, Chichi and Delsy, treat the children with great care and kindness. Next, the lessons and activities they have are engaging. There's singing and dancing. There's motor skill development. They work on presentation, writing, and more. My daughter is nearly potty trained at 2 years and 3 months old, just under 3 months at the school. There's the group, Soccer Shots, that come to the school as well as an extracurricular. The facility is spacious and clean. It caters to the students with. The outdoor play area is well covered with canopies. The equipment does not look rundown. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles that some schools do, but it has all it needs and then some. Lastly, the communication is frequent throughout the day. Unlike some other school where it drops off after the first week, we get consistent updates with photos and videos. It provides reassurance that she's having a lot of fun at school. I moved my daughter here when she turned two, and we don't look back. She actually asks for her teachers constantly at home. She's excited to go in.

Our two kids have had a wonderful experience at NiHao. We originally enrolled them with no Chinese…read morebackground--not because we were focused on language, but because we were looking for a warm, safe, and engaging environment. And that's exactly what we found. The teachers and staff are incredibly kind, attentive, and easy to communicate with, and we always feel our kids are in good hands. The school is very well-run, and the parent app keeps us updated with daily photos, nap times, potty info, and any incidents. It gives us great peace of mind to know what's going on throughout the day. The indoor and outdoor play spaces give the kids plenty of room to explore, and the environment is full of joy and creativity. We're especially impressed with the fun, thoughtful curriculum. The kids practice drawing and writing in playful ways and get to be little scientists with hands-on, imaginative activities. They've brought home the most creative projects, and the school goes above and beyond with family events like art and dance shows, and celebrations for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and other holidays. While some staff turnover happens due to 1-year contracts, our kids have adjusted well, and there are always multiple teachers in the classroom to provide continuity and support. Though learning Chinese wasn't our top priority, it's been a neat bonus to see our kids pick up songs and understand basic directions in Mandarin. More than anything, we're grateful for the kindness, safety, and joy NiHao brings into their lives.

My daughter has now been at M.I.A. for almost 2 years and we love it just as much as ever!…read morePrincipal Sumikawa is incredible, and every teacher/staff member has been so kind, patient, and nurturing with our daughter. At M.I.A., she has learned great life skills such as putting away her things, confidence, independence, cooking, writing, healthy snacking, folding clothes, and politeness, to name a few. When we were at her annual doctor's appointment, my daughter impressed all of the other parents in the doctor's waiting room when she got up from the kids table and pushed her chair all by herself (a polite habit she was taught in her M.I.A. preschool class!). One of the highlights of this school is the lunch program: a very nutritious, rotating menu of Japanese-style dishes that you can opt-into. My daughter loves broccoli, fish, and many new foods now because of the healthy lunches at M.I.A. There are so many fun events throughout the year, such as the Sports Festival (Undokai), plays/musicals, cooking classes, observation weeks, cultural events, and the school is great about sharing pictures of the students' activities so we can get a sense of their days. Also, there are many options for afterschool extracurricular activities, which my daughter loves! PE Class, Japanese Dance, Piano Lessons, Art, Nenchu class, Karate/Kendo, and more. Sometimes when we arrive to pick her up after school, she tells us that "we came too early" -- because she's having so much fun and wants to stay at school even longer! We're looking forward to our daughter's continuing journey at M.I.A.!

I was surprised how the other reviewers just put bad review without understanding school well and…read morebackground. My 3 year old son goes here. It is the only Monte school with Japanese background. They have both English and Japanese teachers. Here are the two big advantages of this school. 1. Although it is Monte school but they do teach Japanese style of politeness and respect. Which I think it is important for our kids to learn. 2. My son does not speak ANY Japanese when he enter school. But teachers are very supportive. Very passionate of educate and take care of our son. Now after 6 months he understands lots of Japanese and getting much smoother in communication. 3. Unlike many other American preschool, Your kids will not need to off diapers. Teachers will support your kids and they will slowly learn toilet from other kids. 4. School has optional Hot cooking Lunch prepared by Japanese chef which is big plus! Their lunch is very nutritional and healthy Japanese food! 5. They have optional daycare, which allow you to send kids from 8am to 6pm the latest. Which save lots of parents who has full time job.

As first generation immigrants, we face the difficult challenge of preserving and passing on our…read morelanguage and culture to our kids, all while juggling our daily responsibilities. The ALD Mini Academy was not only an excellent program for our son's Mandarin development, it also helped him connect to his heritage. I particularly appreciated the discipline and patience promoting structure at ALD, from familiarizing the little ones with homework, tests, to implementing a thoughtful reward system. When our schedules did not align and classes were missed, they were incredibly flexible with makeup lessons. Mrs. Su and her team showing truly cares about the children's development and took great care of our son. I highly recommend A Little Dynasty if you are looking for a Chinese school for your little ones.

We absolutely love Little Dynasty! When my daughter was in 3rd grade, she wanted to learn Mandarin…read more Since then she has attended classes twice a week and just recently received a 5 on the AP Chinese exam!!! Little Dynasty was instrumental in her achieving this score because they have excellent teachers, responsive staff and great materials. My daughter has also been instrumental during our travels. For example when we went to Japan, our tour guide only spoke Mandarin and Japanese so my daughter served as our translator! If your child is interested in learning Mandarin and becoming fluent in reading, writing, speaking and listening, we HIGHLY recommend this school!

We absolutely love this Montessori school! It was recommended by our pediatrician whose kids…read moreattended the same school. We have been at the school since 2021. With one child now in elementary another in TK, we continue to stay because the level of education and personal development is amazing. They focus on not just the child's academic development but social development as well, recognizing that each child is different and has different needs. With the change in ownership in 2025, we have seen increased communication and a new passion for growing the community and improving the school. I can't say how amazing it is to know your kids are part such a warm and welcoming environment. Communication with families is excellent, and we always feel informed and supported. It's clear that the staff and leadership deeply care about the children and the community they're building. Even when we have had issues or concerns the staff there listen to our concerns and work with us to resolve. I would recommend this school to any parents, knowing you will be part of an amazing community.

I consider myself EXTREMELY lucky to have stumbled upon MCDC back when my first child was 2 years…read moreold. We are now an integrated part of the MCDC family, with students enrolled since 2017. Yes, that's 9 years and still going. I can't say enough how wonderfully the teachers at MCDC care for their students and provide the foundations for independence, emotional IQ, and academics. Now, to be completely transparent, everyone is human, people/businesses make mistakes, but here is the thing about MCDC, they will course-correct and not turn a blind eye to parents' feedback. The school did go through an ownership change during the summer of 2025. Current families at the time, including myself, were obviously concerned; no one ever likes change when something is already so good to be true. Before then, teachers rarely left, but I think, coincidentally, a few teachers left around the same time as the ownership change. To my understanding, it was mainly due to changing personal and family situations. But for the families who remained through the transition, now steady into the new academic year, I feel that the school has continued its strengths and has gotten even better. The new director has invested in facility improvements and brought in new education programs, it's like a breath of fresh air. Shout out to all the teachers there for the amazing work they have done and continue to do with my kids.

My daughter used to go to the other pre-school but she wasn't happy there even though she went…read morethere over 2 years... So I was looking for another pre-school for her and found MISST. She fell in love at the first day of this school! So we decided to send her here. I am so happy that my daughter can go to the school without tears but with her big smile! Ms. Machiko has so much knowledge, warm-hearted and always has answers any questions we have! And all the teachers there are so sweet and detail oriented. We also like that they are small sized school and well organized! My kids are bilingual in Japanese and English and we really appreciate that they can keep both since MISST teaches not only both languages but also science, math and behavior... everyday at school! We're so glad to find this school and highly recommended!

Absolutely an amazing school! They do great taking care of the children and have some wonderful…read morelessons planned out. My son loves this place.

To begin I would like to thank the entire staff at Sylvan Learning Center as I could not be more…read morepleased with the progress my son has made over the past several months. When I first learned just how far behind my son was academically I was very concerned as any parent would be.He was behind more than three grade levels in both Reading and Math. I knew I had several options to help him get back his confidence and academic level to where it should be. I decided to make the investment with Sylvan and from day one I was consulted, guided and included by the staff in everything he was going to be doing while at the center. He has attended three times a week and I was giving monthly updates along with phone consults by the staff. I have also called in on several occasions and the staff (all of them) was so patient and helpful I could not have picked a better place. The tutoring is not cheap but it's your child's education so I could not think of a better investment. I would recommend Sylvan to anyone who sees their child struggling to keep up with their current curriculum. Keep up the great work you are doing everything right.

Excellent ! The interview was great ! The office staff was outstanding! Amazing environment very…read morepatient manager . Flexible !

We love Slater Montessori! My son really enjoys going to school. It was a little scary for him at…read morefirst, but everyone was so kind, patient, and caring that he adjusted really well. He went from crying at drop-off to running off to play with his friends. You can tell the staff genuinely loves the kids. They do fun activities every day like crafts, singing, dancing, and even field trips. It feels like a real school where the kids get to learn, socialize, and grow instead of just watching TV all day. The new playground for the younger kids is amazing too! We couldn't be happier and definitely recommend Slater Montessori.

This school exceeds all expectations. The staff provides a perfect balance of structure,…read morecreativity, and care. My 4-year-old has flourished here -- learning, making friends, and developing such a love for learning. I feel completely at ease knowing he's in great hands every day. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing early education program.