We are so grateful to have found and be a part of the MAOD community!…read more Where to begin with my review- I'll start from the beginning, after touring several pre-schools in the area, my husband and I were convinced MAOD would be the best choice for our daughter. From the very beginning when inquiring about information on enrollment and space we were always greeted courteously and warmly by the school's administrator, Veronica. Setting up our initial tour of the school was easy and we appreciated that we got a tour from one of the teachers who would be working with our 4 year old, so it was nice getting to know her a bit and asking her questions. During the tour, it was great being able to see all aspects of the school not just the areas assigned to their pre-k students but also where the infant area is, the kitchen where lunches/snacks are prepped the restrooms, playground, classrooms- everything! We also had the opportunity to ask questions about the schools teaching methods, curriculum, and experience of the teachers with Montessori so upon all of this, my husband and I made the decision to enroll our little one at MAOD. After 5-6 months of enrollment, we really are very satisfied in having brought our daughter here. It wasn't a smooth transition, there were days/weeks with lots of tears at drop off, but her teachers were patient and flexible with her needs, and I am happy to say she is doing great now. We love that the classes are small and there are two teachers per pre-k class. As parents we get a monthly newsletter with what's to come for the month and I always look forward to seeing her interpretations of different artists for "artist of the month" and hearing from her what she learned in school everyday. Most of the teachers are bilingual so it was a huge plus for us as our daughter is primarily a Spanish speaker which brings me to my next huge plus- in a matter of just a few months her English has improved significantly! We are amazed at how much English she speaks now compared to when she started. One of the other big pluses about MAOD is their incorporation of Montessori principles and we always love seeing when the kids are learning by doing. Her teachers, Ms. Patty and Ms. Sinttia are truly wonderful! They both have their special way of connecting and nurturing each student based on their needs, we truly appreciated how they each adapted to our daughter's needs as she transitioned into school full time. My daughter loves them both and won't stop talking about them at home. The app the school uses to communicate with parents is great too, I love that teachers update with pictures and important announcements consistently. Overall, we would definitely recommend MAOD to anyone looking to enroll their child in a ECE program. So much so that we will definitely be bringing our little one here when they are old enough to enroll in the future. I hope this review will encourage other potential families to check out MAOD, as we believe that it is a truly nurturing and caring environment for little ones as they begin their early childhood education. Thank you, Ms Veronica, Ms. Patty, Ms. Sinttia, and all the teachers and staff who have made this experience wonderful!

Update: My daughter was recently transitioned into the next age-level class with Ms. Ale, Ms. Asil,…read moreand Ms. Jasmine, and I can't express how happy I continue to be with this school and all the teachers we've come across. I was a little nervous about the transition at first, but the teachers are so kind and caring that it quickly put me at ease. My daughter had been struggling with her speech very early on, and since moving into this next age group she has continued to blossom even more. All of the teachers genuinely care, you can truly feel it, and it shows in the kids. Even though she is still new to the school setting, her transition into the new class was very smooth. Ms. Ale also incorporates home projects, which I really appreciate. As busy parents, it's a nice reminder to pause and spend quality one-on-one time with our little ones, nurturing their creativity and helping them grow. We've really enjoyed the first two projects and I'm grateful for the opportunity to slow down and focus on that special time together.

Dear fellow parents…read more Please do not put your kids in this school even though they advertise this school as a Montessori school but they are not Montessori school. I see so many 5 stars reviews on this school but they are fake, this school is actually miserable. They have all preschool,pre-k,and kindergarten all in one room and it's crazy in there. The teachers are all rude and disrespectful like these people don't even know how to teach kids. In the morning they seem all nice but when your kids enter they all shiver because they don't know what's going to come to them that day. Every time my kids come out they always tell me that there day was horrible because the staff are mean. That also they tell me that there lunch was bad. So when I checked their lunch menu I saw cup"o " noodles, bean and cheese burrito,and chicken taco. I was thinking what do these people feed all the kids. I got really mad I was ready to change my kids to a different school. So parents please don't put your kids in this school the staff don't care about teaching your kids they only want your money.

This is my sons second year attending Children's Montessori Academy. He really loves it and has…read moremade a ton of friends. But, most importantly he's learned so much here. It's very important to us that he likes his teachers and feels safe and that's what they provide here. The entire facility is very clean and the food is decent. They also provide one snack for the day the second one you provide for your child. The hours and location are convenient. My nephew also came here and loved it. We definitely recommend it!

My daughter has been attending Schoolhouse Downey for about 5 months now, and it has been such a…read moreblessing to have her learn and grow under Mrs. Valerie's care. Mrs. Valerie has tons of experience with preschool kiddos, they are always doing fun crafts and outdoor/play activities. And on top of that, she has a very organized and impressive curriculum, so this is not "just a daycare". My daughter loves that she gets to dance, do yoga, eat yummy pasta and play with her friends every week! And as a parent, of course the number one concern is safety, and I feel truly blessed that I know she is in good hands and that she is 100% safe with Mrs. Valerie. I am also thankful for Mrs. Valerie's support and special attention as my daughter transitioned out of pull ups and began learning English (we speak a different language at home). We recently went on a two week vacation (that was filled with beach and pool days, everyday!) and she asked several times when she goes back to Mrs. Valerie, so she definitely is doing everything right at Schoolhouse! Mrs. Valerie is a very supportive and caring teacher, and I highly recommend her.

I was so lucky to find Schoolhouse here on yelp. I was looking for a preschool/daycare for my 3…read moreyear old, I for looked for months but never committed due to my fear of leaving my toddler with someone I didn't know. After meeting with Mrs Valerie she came off so kind and professional! She took her time explaining her curriculum and accreditations. I was convinced and signed up my baby! BEST decision ever ! I was so happy to see that by baby was so exited to go to school on her days, she loved her teacher and her friends and came home with beautiful work that I will cherish for ever! THANK YOU Mrs Valerie for being so kind, caring and such an amazing teacher! I went to work everyday comfortable and with the peace of mind I needed knowing my baby was SAFE, being cared for and having a great day!

Great service. Only downside was a misplaced bag, but it was quickly recovered. The next day…read more Daycare workers are nice and friendly and you can tell they care about the kids.

Do not send your child here. Teachers are very rude to the kids. One time, my daughter wanted to…read moreused the restroom but the teacher said no and hold it. She was a very quiet and nice kid, but the teachers always targeted her. Also, she was writing her abc's and kept writing her D's backwards, but the teacher kept scolding her and kept telling her to fix it. My daughter was only a little kid and didn't know how to write her abc's! The teacher knows who they are. And you will pay.

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 place has been a godsend to my son. He has excelled academically and socially. I wish he can…read morestay here until middle school. Their teachers are very helpful and so great with the kids. Their tuition is very reasonable compared to other Montessori. If I could give them 10 starts I would.

I loved this preschool! My daughter is the only child and was glued to my hip but after she…read moreattended Creative Beginnings she improved SO MUCH! Her speech got better and she was able to communicate more. She had a better pallet and loved eating more fruits and veggies. Her nap time was a breeze when she was home. It was just the cutest thing picking her up and her being so excited to show me that her teacher did her hair. I work hectic hours and sometimes my daughter's hair didn't get the attention it needed. I'd pick her up to see my daughter in the cutest hairstyles and it just showed how much these teachers and staff cared about the kids. I just absolutely adored this place and am quite sad she won't be attending anymore. Off to Kindergarten she goes but I can also say how easy the transition was because of Creative Beginnings. She was so excited for Kindergarten and it's been such an easy drop off. I love how much more independent she's been. Liane the director was just so sweet and I know my little girl is going to miss them all.

I highly recommend Creative Beginnings. My oldest son started attending the infant/daycare center…read moresince he was 18 months. He's now 3.5 years old and in the preschool program. The preschool program is very engaging for kids - they do fun crafts, worksheets and have play time/games every day. Our preschooler loves his teachers and classmates and is very happy about his experience there. He temporarily went to another preschool for a month while CBS was closed and it was NOT a good experience at all (way too many kids to one teacher; no structure or planned activities for the kids). Even though CBS doesn't offer live cameras or dailly photos of your kids, I trust my preschooler in the care of the staff. They are courteous and truly care about the children and their well being. I also appreciate that the school follows COVID protocols and is a nut free facility as my preschooler has a peanut allergy. Our youngest son is 19 months and we will be sending him to the infant/daycare center next month in October.

We would recommend to friends and family. Kiwi has been attending this type of childcare since he…read morewas 1year and two months... he's now graduated. We're appreciative of the communication that was ongoing from the start. They communicate well, whether it be about any issue during nap time, snack time, etc., you'll know how your child did that day. We value that attention to our baby. Additionally, we're very happy with his speech development and his social skills. I'm grateful to them for taking care of our little one. We're glad to know that he was in great hands here.

Kiddie Crest Academy has been such a blessing for Joaquin and I. We have been blessed to have…read morefound a safe, warm, and nurturing daycare. My son began attending Kiddie Crest Academy at 13 months due to dire circumstances. Immediately, Ms. Teresa was very reassuring and kind hearted. Joaquin instantly felt safe with her. The transition to daycare and adaptation to new environment was fast. It's due to the amazing staff on site. Truly appreciate all your support and kindness you've demonstrated to both my son and I. THANK YOU!!!

At around 9mo, we started thinking of putting our daughter in daycare. Of course, we were…read moreapprehensive because you hear so many horror stories. We viewed a few places and decided to hold off because none of them seemed like the right fit. We started looking again closer to her first birthday and found CLIC. Mrs Alexis was super responsive and offered for us to come take a tour. As soon as we stepped inside, I immediately had a sigh of relief. My daughter was playing and even felt comfortable letting Mrs Alexis hold her. She didn't rush us through the tour and answered every question we had. As soon as we left, my husband and I both looked at each other and felt this is it. When we drop her off now, it feels like leaving her with family. I know she's safe, taken care of and learning a lot! She is and has always been a contact napper. The fact that they were able to get her to sleep in a play pen on her own says a lot!

Ms. Alexis and her staff are truly wonderful. My daughter loves her days at Clic, and her progress…read moresince enrolling has been noticeable. Clic provides structured care for infants and toddlers, and they allow the children to tap into their natural exploration to help develop and reach those crucial infant/toddler milestones. Ms. Alexis is such a fantastic communicator as well with various forms of communication. She is extremely accessible and so friendly. Most importantly, the students enrolled are diverse in every sense, yet they are all welcomed with the same loving smiles. We are really grateful we were able to enroll our daughter with Clic Montessori.

It's a nice place. My child had a good first week no complaints whatsoever except for the first…read moreday. We had no real direction of how to get into the facility, and didn't know we had to enter through the back. No one was at the office when we arrived and walked aimlessly until a parent let us in and told us how to enter next time with our code. I will be updating this review as more time passes with the school and my child. As of today i love the daily pictures and updates in the portal. Very nice touch!

I started looking for preschools back when my son was still an infant, and I am so glad BESA was my…read morefirst choice! This school goes above and beyond to provide appropriate, individualized care for every child. They offer every opportunity for children to receive high quality learning experiences and diverse cultures. Their teachers are also incredibly knowledgable about child development which is surprisingly rare among preschools. My son has been attending since early 2022, and he has grown in so many ways! We are a primarily English and Vietnamese speaking home, so it has been really cool to watch him also learn and utilize Spanish on a regular basis due to his education at BESA. He also has a strong desire to learn to read, and his gross motor skills have come such a long way because of the daily opportunities he gets to run outside and play with peers! He also used to be a very picky eater, but since attending BESA he has begun to expand his palate and will try just about anything. He has also cultivated a love and appreciation for animals and nature itself, I believe due to his time in and around the school garden and its bunnies. During apple season, he would come home almost every day with an apple from the tree in their play yard. Green apples are now his absolute favorite fruit! BESA does accept subsidized care which has been a godsend. I thought because I could not afford preschool on my own, my son's educational opportunities would be limited. Not only has my son learned and grown so much (showing off the yoga, Spanish, math, and letters he learns daily), but BESA has also championed ME as a mom and human being! Their support has encouraged and allowed me to return to school and work which has given our family the chance it deserves to grow as a whole. Finally (though I could go on and on), I am grateful for their support of my family's unique parenting experience. My son's dad lives out of state, and we include bonus mama in our parenting decisions. BESA has gone above and beyond to make all three of us feel like equal partners in our son's education and development. They have been responsive and supportive each time we hit a behavioral challenge with our son, and they have been great with ensuring we are all involved and informed with their next steps as well as genuinely asking how they can support practices we already have at home. BESA really does intentionally hit all the parts of their name. High quality bilingual education, appreciation and cultivation of environmental science, intentional incorporation of all the arts (dance, music, visual, etc), which have supported academic development and absolute thriving socioemotional growth. Grateful to BESA in so many ways. If you're considering attending or getting on the waitlist, do NOT wait. Best early education decision I could have made for our family was attending BESA!

My son has been with Ms. Maria a little more than 6 months now and it's amazing to see his…read moreprogression and everything he's learned. He started attending Nido when he was around 9 months old and is building so many life skills such as independence (eating with a spoon or fork, drinking from a cup without even spilling, listening and doing simple commands like putting something away, picking something up, closing the door, etc.) I also noticed his concentration when he's playing with things at home or when we're at the dining table. I could go on and on about the things I notice him doing since starting at Nido. My son loves going to school each day and he adores his Montessori guide, Ms. Maria. She is very attentive and I appreciate that she really observes each child. She communicates well and her school is a true Montessori environment. She is always available whenever we have any questions. I definitely learn so much from her as I try to incorporate more of the Montessori philosophy at home and as a parent. She always emphasizes how she's there to work together with the parents for the child to benefit the most. We wished we could've start our first child with the Montessori philosophy earlier on because I can see how beneficial it is in life. I don't feel like I drop off my son to a "daycare". It's a Montessori school where the children "work", learn, and have fun.

Ms. Maria is amazing. I started my 3 year old daughter there two weeks ago. And she is adapting…read morewonderfully. She was at a different Montessori school, and she just wasn't happy. We gave it some time, and she just wasn't adjusting like she should have so we made the decision to pull her out on a Thursday. My daughter started with Ms. Maria the following Monday part time and it only took her a few days to adjust, by Thursday she was already staying longer and was saying "I want to go to my new school" as soon as she woke up. Maria really knows and believes in the Montessori philosophy. She truly cares about the children and their well being. If you are looking for a true Montessori for your child, Maria is one of the few environments around who will give you that experience. It will be the best decision you make for your child.