I went to the this school once an upon a time, and I loved it so much that I came back 30 years…read morelater with two small children. If you want a safe and nurturing environment for your child, Hadley is the place to be. They not only prepare your child for TK/Kindergarten, but also foster creativity and social skills.

Not Only Did My first AND Second Born attend Hadley Preschool, I too was a Hadley Preschool Member…read more(Many, Many Years Ago). I can NOT say enough for How well the staff Nurtures Their Young Minds, Provides Stimulating curriculum, and the endless crafts and Activities that Hadley provides.

My 4 yo and I are on our 2nd schoolyear to date at Downey Christian Learning Center. She started…read morewith the 3 yo class and currently on her Transitional Kindergarten year. I am nothing but impressed with this school. Staff is ever attentive and present at all times. Teachers are awesome . The overall educational content is on point. As well as the spiritual aspect. I scouted 2 other schools before I decided to enroll her here. When I first stepped on the campus I knew right away that this is a good place to have my daughter spend her crucial formative years at. Since then its just a blessing to see my kid grow and learn under their wing.

We love DCS!!! It is a wonderful and loving environment that is community oriented. We love the…read moreteachers and caring administrative staff. Besides all of the tender-loving care, this school also does a great job of preparing your child academically, and, most of all, teaching them lessons from the Bible. We were also pleased by the distance learning our boys received when the school closed abruptly due to Covid, compared to what we heard from friends at other schools. This is a challenging time for all schools and we are thankful to be a part of DCS.

I love St.hilary family environment, my son loves his friends and staff. He can't wait to return…read moreback to school. Small classrooms with the best teachers, exceptional curriculum. Plus plus he gets to learn about Jesus

My son has been attending Saint Hilary for 3 years now. We love the school and love the close knit…read morecommunity we all created. All the staff and parents are great and ready to give a helping hand. The teachers are amazing and I love all the updates they give us throughout the day via dojo. My son loves his Saint Hilary family!

We have had children at Hillcrest Country Day School across multiple age groups, from infancy…read morethrough the preschool years, and it has been a truly special place for our family. Tucked up in the hills above Whittier, it is removed from the noise and pace of the city below. There are trees, open sky, and a sense of calm that is hard to find elsewhere. In the mornings, you hear birdsong instead of traffic. That atmosphere carries into the classrooms. The exterior can feel a bit understated or even slightly worn. But that first impression doesn't reflect what's happening inside. The infant room, in particular, is remarkably peaceful. It has a quiet, steady rhythm that feels very intentional and reassuring for both children and parents. As children grow, the toddler and preschool rooms are warm and thoughtfully decorated, with clear care put into making them feel inviting and engaging. There is a strong emphasis on creative play and hands-on activities. Crafts, imaginative play, and exploration seem to be in the daily routine in a way that feels natural rather than forced. Another standout is the teacher-to-child ratio and the continuity of teachers. It allows for a level of attention and familiarity that is hard to find, and it shows in how well the staff know and interact with each child over the years. We moved from Pasadena and were genuinely surprised by the affordability, especially given the quality of care and environment. It is a rare combination of a nurturing setting, strong programming, and reasonable tuition. If you are looking for a smaller, more serene, and genuinely caring environment for your child, Hillcrest is well worth a visit.

Our daughter has been attending this daycare / after school program for over 5 yrs. Our daughter…read morehas special needs and the staff has always been caring, patient, and helpful. Mrs. Linda has been flexible with our schedule through out the years. Our daughter often comes home with Christian hand made crafts, which she enjoys very much. She's made good friends with the other kiddos that also attend. We are very thankful for this facility and faculty.

We love this school, I transferred my daughter last year from public school to saint linus school…read more She is now more aware of Catholicism and all the lessons of the church. She is aware and engage in all of the subjects, she has learned about self preservation and esteem, she has developed to be a confident in all of the aspects of life ..

What an amazing community to be part of! Our sons have been attending this school for the past 7…read moreyears and we haven't been more happy with the decision we made. The teachers are so knowledgeable and communicative and the administrators are so supportive. You can't find a better faith-based school anywhere.

My son was here for 2 years and he had a great time with his main teacher. Since the main teacher…read moreleft school for a while, the owner took over the class. My son mentioned the owner is "mean" (crumpled his work and yelled at him). I asked the owner about it, she suddenly offended herself, blamed my son, and kicked out my son from school. You know? I can't belie this. The owner said "he is lying, because he wants school look bad. he is lying about mom and dad. My mom is so lazy." .. etc. My son is only 6 years old... I truly can't believe... she kicked out him rather than solve the problems. I recommend you ask many questions such as "how to deal with unpleasant situations in the class?." to her (the owner) before you send your children. Educators should be professionals. Children should feel love from them. I feel so sad my son didn't feel love from his teacher..

This is a wonderful school!! The teachers are caring and the…read moreowners really make an effort to make the school an enriching experience for the kids. Highly recommend it.

Love this school and church!! It has a small town feel but with high quality educators and an…read moreextensive, preparatory curriculum! Despite being an Episcopalian church and school, the school itself is diverse and is made up of students from all religions, ethnicities and walks of life. The school is small but that allows it to offer a very personalized experience for each student and their family. They've also gotten more involved with the community since they began allowing Vendorama Monthly Pop-Up Shop to use their space as their monthly community event venue. Every 2nd Saturday of the month 40+ small businesses gather in the parking lot of St. Mark's and they have an outdoor marketplace from 11am-4pm. Very friendly, family oriented, community engaged event with cool products, services and food vendors. Every parent I've met with students at St. Mark's always gush over their amazing experiences with the staff and fellow families attending the school. They've created an extended family vibe across their entire school and church families. Many alumni have gone on to prestigious schools and have had much success from their solid foundation from St. Mark's School! A fabulous choice for parents who want to love their kiddos into a successful and fulfilling life!

Writing from my own personal experience. My 5 year old son was grabbed by the arm and taken to the…read moreoffice by his teacher. She said he was being disrespectful because he put his head down and ignored her. He ignored her because he was upset about an inccident that happened in class right before. I asked if he threw a tantrum or verbally said anything to her that would be disrespectful she said no. He was not threatening other children nor was he being a threat to himself she just found it "disrespectful" she said that he shut down and put his head down. I would like to think that perhaps she would have given him time to cool off or think about things. After all he is 5 years old and she could have talked to him had him discuss what exactly was wrong. Once he got a chance to express himself or cool off perhaps he would have not ignored her.. Instead it upset her enough to grab my sons arm and squeeze it. Then proceeded to take him to office. Initially, I did not believe him because I thought he just didn't like her. However, when talking to her after school in conference she did admit that she grabbed his arm. It really made me think about her educational level, low level of tolerance or compassion and caring level for small children. My son was new to school, new to rules, and this was his experience at this school. I was once very excited to send him to St. Marks. However completely and utterly distraught to have had my son experience this. I took my son out of the school and now going to a different private school that is nurturing and caring. He still after 6 weeks of being out still talks about his bad experience of the mean teacher who "grabbed his arm". I never gave permission for anyone to touch my son in any way shape or form. I write this yelp review hoping that parents will ask more questions. The school has no SCHOOL WIDE discipline plan and according to the teacher discipline varies from child to child. Wrong answer for me.

My 3.5 year old loves going to school at Passon's Academy. The kids work on letter recognition,…read moresounds and creative art. My son is coming home identifying the letters and sounds! They work in social skills and play. The teachers are great with the kids. It is not just a daycare, because they do have instructional time. I would highly recommend the school.

Looking for a preschool where your child will thrive , look no more. Your child will not only learn…read morebut will be well taken care of!