There aren't enough ways or words to express how thankful I am for Kawai Kids. My son just started…read morethis August and I was so nervous about the new transition. His first day came and all my worries went away immediately. The way my son walked right in and was welcomed with such warm smiles and hugs made my mama heart explode with happiness. I knew he was going to be okay. Knowing that my son is in great hands with such caring staff is exactly what puts my mind at ease. I appreciate all the ways that they encourage my very picky eater to at least try new foods and celebrate all his wins! Forever thankful to Kawai Kids!

Our older son previously attended this daycare, and as soon as we found out I was pregnant, we knew…read morewithout hesitation that we wanted to come back, so we immediately put ourselves on the waitlist. Leaving our 18 months old was incredibly nerve-wracking, However, from the very beginning, Kawaii Kids went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and supported. The staff is exceptionally caring, patient, and attentive, and it was clear how much they genuinely love and care for the children. They took the time to communicate with us, answer our questions, and reassure us every step of the way. We highly recommend them to any parent looking for a trustworthy, loving, and high-quality daycare.

We love this school. We love the staff and the faculty. This school is affordable and the care is…read morephenomenal. My son has been going here for over 2 years and would recommend them to highly.

I am very pleased with St. John's preschool. My daughter has been attending since 11/2022. She…read moreenjoys going to school and loves her friends. Unfortunately she will be graduating this June but she will definitely attend their summer program before moving on to Kindergarten. The teachers and staff are very genuine and nice. I love the activities they plan for holidays. Mr. Richard sold us on the school and Ms. Bernadette really loves the kids.

Our two kids who are now 3 and 5 years old have attended Meher since they were 2 years old. Our…read morelove for the school was truly put to the test when the Altadena campus (and also our home) burned down in the Eaton fire earlier this year. We had a choice to make whether we wanted to continue on, meaning a much longer commute and many more hours each day away from our little ones so they could attend the other campus in Monterey park. We made the right decision to stay with Meher. The school went above an beyond to wrap around its impacted families during this crisis. When we were displaced we were even invited into a zoom class room so the kids could stay connected to their classmates. They did not fall behind, and had a loving environment to return to when we came home. We trust their approach to normal misbehavior and conflict between kids, and the kids trust that when they are there their needs are met. The structure is comforting for them and the lessons engaging. We love that the school has a loving and professional approach to child development. We feel there is a real investment in our kids learning how to do things on their own, which we have noticed contributes to their confidence and eagerness to discover and learn. The teaching staff is well versed and continuously learning how to be great teachers. It is not "childcare" it is truly school in a way that sets the kids up for confidence and success. We feel lucky to be part of this community and after looking at other options, are clear this is the right place for our little ones.

Our daughter has been attending Meher Montessori for a year now. It's a wonderful community with…read moreamazing staff. Our daughter is learning how to be more independent and we love how hands on the Montessori curriculum is.

MPCS has been a place where my youngest thrived. The school may be small, but it is mighty. This is…read moredue to the love and care that the long-time teachers and staff has poured onto many, many children throughout the decades. As an educator myself, you bet I vetted all the local daycares in the area and asked all the hard questions about curriculum, schedules, policies, safety, assessments, etc. MPCS welcomed any and all questions I had at the open house and throughout the school year. Their communication was open and transparent. I appreciated all the time the teachers and staff took to work with me when I had a question or gave a suggestion. They listened intently and did so with such care, grace and humility. My child looked forward to going to school daily and enjoyed all the activities the teachers planned in the classroom. As parents, we loved attending the school field trips, holiday programs and weekly chapel times. We appreciate the community MPCS has built for the families. It warms my heart to know that the friendships my kiddo made in class has transferred over to the TK environment, where there are 2 other MPCS graduates in the same class! MPCS is a true gem! They offer a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels loved and valued. The staff is dedicated and invested in the well-being and growth of each child, fostering both emotional, intellectual and spiritual development. It's a place where both parents and kids can feel confident and cared for every day.

my son just completed his final year at monterey park christian school and is now transitioning…read moreinto public school. while we're grateful for the relief of not paying tuition anymore, leaving MPCS is truly bittersweet...it feels like we're saying goodbye to a second home. my son was deeply loved and nurtured. he absolutely thrived at MPCS at such a formative time of his life. he still tells me how sad he is to leave, and i'm not surprised to hear that; the staff and teachers loved him like he was their own, and i never once felt judged as a mom, even during his challenging moments. they always supported us with such grace, especially during the potty training days (my gosh, i don't think i could have gotten through that season without their partnership; potty training my stubborn son was hard! lol). he would come home every day singing songs, telling stories about the new things he learned, how he enjoyed playing with his friends. he often didn't want to leave school during pick up because he just loved being there. one day, he even told me he loved the school director, mrs. desireé, because "she's so beautiful~ i like her." my heart just melted lol. i'm going to miss this school deeply. it's been a place of joy, safety, growth, and the love of God. MPCS will always, always hold a special place in our hearts. if you're considering preschools/daycares, i wholeheartedly recommend monterey park christian school. in all the choices i've made for my son's life as his mom, this is one where i have absolutely zero regrets.

Kids love coming here. I recommend to try brining your kids here. Teachers are very good and camps…read moreare organized. Summer camps are great with their own pool. They also have thanksgiving and winter camps. Super helpful.

I seriously wish I had found this place sooner…read more My daughter has had a roller coaster experience with 2 local preschools, and my heart seriously couldn't take it anymore. If you see my previous reviews, you can follow the drama unfold about how my daughter was neglected by 2 schools and how they did not care about the danger a student abusing kids and staff brought and turned a blind eye. When I came to Happy Day's doorstep, I was desperate to put my daughter somewhere for the remainder of the year + summer. I expressed my concerns. I spoke with Hunter and Mrs Pam, and they both listened and had sympathy for both me and my daughter. They allowed her to play and come back to play every day until I made up my mind, but I was already sold. They allowed me to bring her multiple times before her start date so she can transition well, and I was so thankful about that. Mrs Pam and Hunter speak to you with so much passion. You almost forget that this is a paid service. Mrs Pam pours her heart and soul into this place, and it really shows. My daughter has been here for 5 months now and has flourished soo much!!! Honestly, she loves this place. When she went to Angel's, she hated it. She didnt want to go to school and fought it whenever she could. My daughter used to love going to school to play with her friends and to learn. She used to love coming home and telling us all she learned, it hurt when she lost her love for school. To see the love for school return when she started at Happy Day honestly made me feel like a bad parent because I wasted my time and money at a school soo cold and distant just to end up pulling her out. She got sent home from Happy Day once for a fever or something. She took a nap and when she woke up she put her clothes on and said "I'm ready to go back to school" problem was, it was 6pm and school was over. She threw a fit. The staff at Happy Day is so warm and loving, they show affection towards the children and are welcoming towards parents. My daughter has learned more and is more proud of her accomplishments now at Happy Day than she has ever been. I honestly feel as though Happy Day has prepared her for her transition to school and for life. The balance between play and learning is perfect in my opinion, and to see her happy to learn and proud of what she's learning makes me so happy. When the swimming lessons opened up, you bet your butt I enrolled my little girl. From not knowing how to swim, Mrs Pam and her team transformed my little girl into a little mermaid!!!! She constantly talks about what she's doing in the pool and how she wants to go swimming all the time. Not only that, they are on top of sicknesses and with the exception of ONE time in the matter of 5-6 months, she has not brought a sickness home from school. Absolutely amazing as she brought home a nasty virus 2x in a month at her previous school. I know that they sold the property and are looking for a new location, but do not let that detour you like it did for me. I simply can not put into words how much we love Happy Day. We have gone through 3 schools and I can whole heartily say we have finally found a school that exceeds our requirements and are madly in love with. Do I recommend this school? Yes. With our whole heart and soul, YES. Happy Day is the best value around. Happy Day isn't a school.. it's a family. We are so thankful for this institution and hope you join the family too.

Love, love, love Mr. and Mrs. Linn! I take my baby to swim…read morelessons, and the way Mrs. Linn interacts with my son is truly amazing. She genuinely cares, and her love for what she does really shows. Every week I attend, the children in the daycare are so happy and comfortable under the care of Mr. and Mrs. Linn. Without a doubt, I would trust both of them completely with my baby for any childcare needs WE LOVE YOU!!

The instructor Mrs.Linn is patient, encouraging, and really knows how to connect with the swimmers…read more Makes them feel comfortable and super safe.. They focus on safety while also making the lessons fun and engaging, which helped my child gain confidence in the water quickly. She celebrate the little wins, and that gave my child so much confidence, lots of great improvements in my child with lots of new learning. My child loves to come to swim lessons every time!!! The pool is clean, well-organized, and communication with Mrs.Linn is great, clear and friendly. Highly recommend Little Humans to any parent looking for quality swim instruction!

Logistics: - They're open till 6pm!…read more- Little Sunshine is split into 3 classes based on age/readiness: Class A (3.5-5yo), Class B (3-4yo), and Class C (2-3yo). Classrooms have the appropriate mandated headcount (usually at least 2 teachers, plus admin staff who drop in as needed). - There's an optional lunch program. - Tuition is reasonable - parents can pay monthly or by number of expected days for upcoming month, and there are discounts for siblings. - They use the Brightwheel app to provide real-time updates, photos, and to communicate with parents throughout the day - Their Mandarin program is awesome (and no additional $$$). As a plus, there is also some Spanish taught in Class B and C (depending on teacher availability). - No nuts policy (helpful, because my son is allergic to peanuts). - Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your beliefs), the school is "Christian," which means the kids learn Bible songs (we're not Christian) and say a short grace at lunchtime. I for some reason wasn't aware of this until my son came home saying that his favorite song was "Jesus Loves Me." Outside of this, religion does not feature too heavily in the curriculum. Background: My son, who is about to turn 4yo, started here in May'24 in Class C at 2.5yo, moved to Class B at 3yo years, and then just "graduated" to Class A. Each of the three classes have wonderful teachers who are committed to teaching the kids and helping them grow at their own pace. In terms of curriculum, there's arts and crafts, physical play (playground outside), outside exploration (gardening, etc.), and classroom learning (counting, reading, singing, etc.). School supplies are included in tuition, and the teachers and administrators host fun events (i.e. a Mother's Day tea/breakfast, Easter egg hunts, Halloween Trick-or-Treat, Christmas celebration, or annual graduation) where the kids have activities or perform for the parents. The teachers seem to really drive the classroom curriculum, and they are all so skilled at thinking of creative activities for the kids. The only negatives are related to the administrators and management - they exhibit occasional off-putting behavior, and my impression is that they're somewhat disorganized in their communication with parents and cohesiveness with the teachers. A couple of examples: 1. The day that my son was to start daycare here, Director Sandy was wholly unprepared. We had been in communication the week prior and even had messaged the Friday prior to confirm that we were going to do drop-off for the first day of school and pay tuition via check. At drop-off, my son was screaming/bawling (because of course, it's his first day, and he was only 2.5yo). Sandy asked us if we can start the following week instead, because they apparently had another new student starting that day and "it would be hard." When I told her that was not possible, because we had work and other commitments, Sandy's reply to me was "I'm just thinking what's best for the kids." I was quite unhappy with this statement. Luckily, Denise was there and said that they would honor our agreement. But to even have this conversation was just ridiculously frustrating and tainted my initial impression of Little Sunshine and the Director. 2. When Bennett turned 3, he was held back for a month and a half in Class C. We wanted to move him to Class B alongside his friend whose birthday was the following month, but we were told that our son wasn't "ready". This was surprising to us, because he seemed ready academically and emotionally. Our understanding was that a transition would be easier if he didn't have to do it alone. After much back-and-forth with the teachers and admins, he moved to Class B a month after his friend moved. I suspect that the actual reason was that they didn't have space for an additional student in Class B (his friends' parents had asked about graduating to Class B two months earlier), and they had to wait until there was a space before they could move him. 3. Little Sunshine was closing for their annual teacher development day, which is awesome. What was not awesome was telling parents 7 business days before it was scheduled to occur, which is insufficient notice for parents to find other care arrangements for when school was closed. Enough parents were upset about this short notice and contacted Little Sunshine about it, so they moved it to the following week so that we could have a two week notice. My comment was that if this were an annual event, they would be more organized and have it scheduled/communicated earlier. Overall: The Little Sunshine community is strong - we all want the best for our kids, and I really believe that it is the best in the area. It's not merely a daycare - it's a preschool where the kids learn so much and make friends. My son loves going to school so much now and gets so excited at drop-off that he occasionally forgets to give me a goodbye hug and kiss!

The review is based off the tour I had. I was initially drawn to this preschool because of their…read morebilingual program, which led me to schedule a tour. The manager was very nice and friendly, providing detailed information before we toured the classrooms. However, during our conversation outside the classrooms, the director unexpectedly came out from one of the rooms and poured water from her thermos onto the floor--without introducing herself. I found this quite awkward. Even if someone is used to doing this elsewhere, it's not appropriate to do it in front of prospective parents. There were three classrooms, but they were not the cleanest and seemed generally disorganized. I also noticed that the teachers allowed the children to watch TV before naptime, which I am honestly not a fan of. At the end of the tour, the director finally came out to introduce herself, and something awkward happened. I was holding two pamphlets--one originally given to me and one to my husband. The director took one pamphlet from me and began giving me more information, then spoke to the manager in Mandarin about why I was given two pamphlets instead of one. (I understood perfectly well, though she probably thought I wouldn't.) She then took one pamphlet away from me. One pamphlet is just a piece of paper--so taking one away felt unnecessary. I found this both weird and funny. It's odd to behave this way in front of parents. How much does a pamphlet really cost? To me, this behavior seemed rude and frugal. No matter how great the teachers are (which the director kept emphasizing), at such a young age, I want my child to learn respect and politeness first--academic skills come after. Little things matter. If the director herself struggles to exhibit proper manners, it's a definite no for me.

Updating my review as my daughter's first year is nearly complete before she continues onto the…read morenext class at Alpha Shen. My princess has really grown so much and learned how to write her name. She takes pride in showing me all of her fun projects and work that she's completed in Ms. Hilda's class. There are so many fun activities they do at the school and the children all enjoy being friends with one another. There was so much open communication between Ms. Linda and the teachers so it makes it easy for us to know what's going on. I can't say enough good things about this school and know that we will be taking our youngest child here pretty soon.

We enrolled our daughter at Alpha Shen and have been thoroughly impressed. The teaching staff…read morebrings over a decade of experience, and their longevity speaks volumes about the work environment and leadership. Ms. Linda runs a well-organized program and is an excellent communicator -- responsive, transparent, and genuinely invested in each child's development. What stood out most was the academic focus. The curriculum emphasizes school readiness, including penmanship, math, and structured social skill development. Our daughter progressed socially in ways we simply could not have replicated at home. The student-to-teacher ratio stays at or below 10:1, which means every child receives real, individualized attention. The facility itself is clean, well-maintained, and clearly cared for -- you can tell the staff takes pride in the space. We also appreciated the trial and gradual ramp-up process, which made the transition smooth and stress-free for our daughter. Highly recommended to friends and family. That said, I'd encourage any parent to visit Alpha Shen in person and do your own due diligence before making a decision -- seeing the environment firsthand is the best way to know it's the right fit. We're confident enough in our experience that we're looking forward to enrolling our son soon. Thank you Alpha Shen!