I want to preface this by saying I don't usually write reviews, but for WUMP it's a must. I have so much gratitude for this school. I say this all the time, this school quite literally saved my son Long story short, I originally sent my son to a preschool that was highly recommended by many of my students' parents over the years. However, with staff changes during Covid, my experience there was less than pleasant and it took a hard toll on my son's confidence. He was always afraid to express himself, make eye contact with the teacher, and wasn't himself.. I came to WUMP desperately trying to find another school to switch him out to (which was also highly recommended by some friends). Hearing about my son's current situation Miss Yonni (the director) did everything in her power to get me over to WUMP as soon as possible. My son was greeted here with SO much love and reassurance-- from the first day to graduation he had the most loving teachers ever. He regained his confidence again, felt comfortable to open up, and just blossomed here. I owe so much of who he is today to this wonderful preschool and I'm forever indebted to them My second child is currently finishing her final year here and I'm beyond sad she will be leaving! Between both my kids, they have had the best experience in almost all of the teachers' classes here. They love my children like their own and are so good at what they do! I'm an educator myself for many years, so I can confidently say that the teachers at WUMP are truly top of the line. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! My son went into public school kinder and was well above the level of proficiency expected for a kindergartner! There's a reason why this preschool is always recommended so strongly by word-of-mouth from parent to parent. WUMP is a neighborhood gem that I will continue to recommend to anyone who asks me for a preschool recommendation. read more

We are very happy with this preschool. My daughter transferred here, and since starting she has been so happy every day when I pick her up. That alone tells me a lot about how comfortable and cared for she feels at school. The class size is small, which allows the teachers to give each child plenty of attention. The teachers are incredibly loving and thoughtful. One thing that always makes me smile is that almost every day when my daughter comes home, she has a different hairstyle -- the teacher braids her hair after nap time. It's such a small gesture, but it shows how much they care about the children. She has stayed healthy, learned many songs, and has also been learning good manners. The school also offers dancing and exercise classes, which helps the kids stay active and engaged. Overall, we are very grateful for the caring environment and would definitely recommend this preschool to other families. read more

Navigating this phase of your child may be stressful, our experience was put to rest with this school. I liked how relaxed and engaging the classes are. We are so pleased about our experience with our child in this pre-school. Our teachers have been encouraging and supportive throughout. We opted for the Mon. Wed. Fri. schedule for the 4ish hours and it has been great interactions for our child. It's administration is warm and welcoming. read more

We love WUMP!! The teachers are so loving and kind and also provide good direction for the kiddos. Our kids love it here and look forward to school every morning. They feel safe and cared for and learn so much. As parents who are away from their little ones for 8+ hours a day, that is everything. The teachers and staff communicate very well with us. Some extra bonuses are that they offer lunch, the rooms are always clean, parking is easy, and they have extra activities like Chinese, gymnastics, and dance. We are so thankful that we found WUMP and would highly recommend this preschool for your little ones! read more

We happened to visit this school based on a recommendation from one of the parents. After touring about seven different preschools, we chose WUMP because of its small class sizes. The teachers are all very caring and attentive to the children. Our second child is currently enrolled and will graduate in two years. We are grateful to have found this school, as it provides a great education and a nurturing environment for our child. read more

We love WUMP! My daughter started there at age 3, and we've seen her grow SO much socially, emotionally, spiritually and academically! The teachers and staff truly care for the students. It's such a comfort knowing she's in a safe and warm place each day. My daughter loves school and we'll be sending my son there soon. They have the convenience of extra curricular activities like dance, gymnastics, Chinese, sports, all within the school day! We have recommended all our friends to WUMP! read more

We love WUMP! Our daughter will be graduating after attending for 2 years. The teachers are great and very communicative, she's learning so much, and has made what I hope will be lasting friendships :) We would keep her there longer if we could. read more

Would recommend WUMP to any parents looking for a nurturing environment for their child to grow and learn. We love all the teachers and staff and the low teacher to student ratios in each class! They really take the time to get to know your child and provide a supportive environment. So glad we found WUMP and that my child can make so many fun memories at school read more

All the teachers at WUMP are so loving to my kid. He looks forward to going to the preschool every day. The teachers really make a difference! The classrooms are very clean. The playground and facilities are well taken care of. Many of my local friends recommended this school and now I truly believe that it's the best preschool in town! read more

My children went to here years ago and it was wonderful place for them. The teachers were very sweet and caring. I know for a fact the faculty is still great. read more

My daughter has been at WUMP for 2 years and is leaving soon for kindergarten. I toured 6 schools in Diamond Bar and Walnut and ultimately chose WUMP. It was my child's first time in preschool and I was very nervous for the transition. However, the tenured teachers made my daughter's transition to school smooth. We love all the teachers there, to name a few Ms Elizabeth, Ms Jackie, Ms Debbie, Ms Joanna, Ms Nicole...WUMP has the lowest student to teacher ratio of any school I toured which gives the teachers the ability to learn and bond with each student. In the 3 year class, there were 2 teachers to 14 students and 3 teachers to 24 students in the 4/5 year old class. My daughter blossomed in the last 2 years developing friendships, social, and academic skills. I love the school's location with the large, mostly shaded playground in comparison to other schools that were either facing a main street or were in commercial buildings. WUMP is the hidden gem that I discovered by word of mouth and I highly recommend it! read more

Walnut United Methodist Pre-School - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Walnut, California

WUMP is a more than a Pre-School... it's a family! Our son attended WUMP for 2 years and since the first day we were amazed to see him grow not only in academics but in character as well! The curriculum provides a solid structure for positive growth and socializing for all children. The staff is extremely supportive and helpful to catering to each child and their family. We will enroll our other son to WUMP in the near future because we definitely see the value in the lesson plans and activities our older son took home with him and will apply through his life! WUMP welcomes every child and parent with open arms and teaches values to help grow and nurture a positive family foundations! read more

Walnut United Methodist Pre-School - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Walnut, California

My child attended 3's class and preschool here. The classroom settings are intimate. Classrooms are clean and safe. The staff is wonderful and very approachable. They really care about the kids they teach. They really prepared my child for kindergarten. In fact, by the time he got to kindergarten, he was already reading, and doing math equations, when some kids in his class were not. And when I would check his homework, it was stuff he already went through in preschool. To me, kindergarten felt like it was a review of what he learned already. Thank you to all the staff for enriching my son's life and really preparing him academically for Kindergarten. read more

Do yourself a favor and check out this school if you're looking for a great place for your child to grow and flourish. My niece and nephew who are now in college (UCSD and UCLA) both attended WUMP, my children attend WUMP now... Teachers here are incredibly compassionate and caring. It's an established environment for your child to socialize and learn the foundations for a successful transition into elementary school. read more

WUMP is the BEST pre-school around the area. Where do I start? First of all, the school is an non-profit organization so it is definitely not money and business driven. When I was looking for a pre-school for my older son around the area, I visited maybe at least 5-6 different ones. I have personally made a comparison chart in terms of physical environment, curriculums, teachers and quality of students. WUMP WON apparently. After attending, I was absolutely certain that I made the right choice. I have referred neighbors, good friends and family. Everyone was happy with the school, teachers and EVERYTHING they offered. The facility might not be the most spacious, fancy and modern but they are clean and well-organized. Physical environment is the last thing on my list as long as they are clean and spacious enough. They have a very decent outdoor playground and my kids had a lot of fun there. (there are pre-school that doesn't have a outdoor playground) . They have very strong curriculums. As an educator myself, I like to see how teachers are VERY prepared ahead of time. You may see what they will be learning and teaching from the calendar on the wall. Lesson plans are transparent and detailed. As an educator myself, I LOVE all the teachers that my kids had throughout their 3 years stay. ( 3 years old, pre-k and kinder) . I had my both kids stayed here for kinder as well versus sending them to public school kinder. They have the student teacher ratio of 14 to 2. However, there is only ONE kinder class, and I am not going to get in details of how to be one of the lucky 14. :) The kinder class offers field trip almost every other monthly and they take the students to library once a month. You can't match that ANYWHERE ELSE. The teachers are OUTSTANDING. How? They TRULY care for your kids. When a teacher really cares and knows your child, YOU JUST KNOW. They really care and love your kids almost like their own. Sending my kids to Wump was the best decision i made in my life. read more

WUMP is the BEST pre school in Walnut City. My 2 kids graduated from this school and my youngest one is in the kinder right now. I referred this school to many of my friends and family. Everyone is grateful that I suggested this school for them because the learning environment is good for the kids (very clean and every classroom is so organized), the principal is running the school well, and the teachers are so nice and patient. When I first registered this pre school for my kids, my friend suggested me to request Miss Susie (3 years old class teacher). She is a very patient, nice and very caring teacher. I appreciate Miss Susie, who had my kids to teach. They learned alot in her class and they still tell me that she is the best teacher they ever had. So, when I looked at one of the comments that mention the teacher pushed a kid and acted like that's not her business when the kid was crying. I TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH THIS COMMENT!!! This will never happen according to what my children had experienced in this school. This is absolutely unfair to have this comment about the teachers and the school. He didn't have any evidence and gave those comments which just witnessed by one parent. Can we judge the teacher and the school by that??????? Also, the pre k teachers are so awesome too. My kids had lots of good memories in their pre k class. They have lots of activites which other schools don't have. Lastly, I wanted to talk about kindergarten. The teachers in kinder prepare the children well for first grade. Not just academic, but also the teachers teach the students to care for each other. I cannot explain these feelings in words. You will feel these emotions when you are one of the families in this school. I am really happy that all of my kids went to this very good pre school and kindergarten. These good and happy memories will stay with them forever. Thanks to the principal, and to all the teachers and the staff in WUMP. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL IF ANYONE IS LOOKING FOR A VERY GOOD, FRIENDLY PRE SCHOOL, AND KINDERGARTEN. read more

Both of my sons came here and this place is best. For the price and student to teacher ratio is optimum. I think the staff here show dedications and appear to genuinely appreciate the kids and your child doesn't feel like a number. But you kid need to be potty train before they start here. I wish my kids went to school from the start read more

WUMP has been a God send for me and my family. The teachers and staff here treat my children like they are their own. I have 2 kids there now and I plan to send my little one when she is old enough as well. Both my children LOVE not only their teaches but other teachers that they interact with in the afternoons. The administration Mrs Chris and Mrs Elizabeth are so accommodating especially for me a crazy forgetful mama. The school is always super clean and welcoming, cots for them nap not on the floor like other places, small classes and snacks throughout the day. This was also a diverse group of children which was important to me for them to learn from other children as well, this was hard for me to find at other schools in the area when I was looking. Do yourself a favor and do a tour you won't be disappointed. read more

One teacher at room 3 Yelled at the kids and even pushed one kid - witnessed by one parent. When dropping off the kid to school the kids keeps crying because the kids do not want to stay at the school the the teacher side not do anything acting like that's not her business .iust hope the school will do something to make the school better place for kids . read more

Best preschool ever. The teachers are so great. Ms Maria for 3 year olds. 4 year olds the best teachers are Miss Christine and Miss Milady! Everyone is so loving and caring. All three boys have gone there. Mateo is learning so much! read more

WUMP is the best there is. From the loving and caring teachers to the wonderful directors... they go beyond caring for your child, they love them as their own. The curriculum is fantastic and our almost 5 year old will be going into elementary school more than prepared. Thank you to all WUMP staff and Ms. Chris the director, and Ms. Elizabeth, assistant director... we couldn't love you all more and have been and will continue to recommend everyone start their kiddos at WUMP. read more

Both of my children graduated from WUMP. All teachers were great and really cared about their students. Lots of memorable activities such as petting zoo (brought to school), annual party, outings, and all the little events. Both of my children enjoyed the school a lot. I would recommend WUMP to all my friends. There is a waiting list, so it's better to put your kids name down an year earlier. read more

I am very surprised that this school isn't flooded with reviews!! Absolutely the best school that my daughter has ever attended! All the teachers teach out of love and sincerity. There was a four page long waiting list when my daughter signed up. My daughter adores all the teachers, her friends and the quality education this school exhibits. read more

I cannot say enough about how wonderful this school is. My son has grown so much both academically and socially. Every teacher here genuinely cares about each child. Their staff provides such a loving and nurturing environment that allows children to have fun and learn at the same time. As a teacher myself, I have very high expectations for my son's teachers and school. WUMP has far exceeded my expectations. As the other reviewer said get on the waiting list early, spots fill up fast! read more