Schools near Duarte, CA

“Our son enrolled into Wee Care Duarte at 6 months and has been absolutely thriving now at 17 months. If my husband still worked in the area, we would have been very happy to have him stay enrolled until he was ready for public school. Ms. Hema, Ms. Jina, Ms. Ashley are his primary teachers among the other kind caretakers and assistants who have cared for, loved and taught him so much this year. We are grateful and feel so lucky to have had such a warm, fun and wonderful environment for him to thrive in. He always looked forward to jumping into their arms at drop-off. He has learned to sit-up, crawl, walk, run, dance, clap, self-feed, wave hello/bye, be social and kind, share toys, blow kisses, tries to pronounce words, understands so many other words, and so much more in the 11 months since he's been in their care. Tears were definitely shed on his last day. Big hearts shape little minds and we are so thankful for all of their hard work and support. Thank you to Ms. Melani for running such a great school! We definitely recommend Wee Care Duarte!”

“It is very difficult to rent a keyboard during shelter in place. Jason was so nice and worked great with me on renting a keyboard, so my daughter can continue her piano lessons. Very reasonable pricing as well.”

“There is not enough space for me to write all the wonderful things I want to say. Both of my kids attended Creative. The entire staff is absolutely stellar. The director/teacher Ms. Denise is truly amazing and became someone my daughter admired and just loves so much. Even Ms. Sharon, Ms. Susan, Mr. Viet, Ms. Annie, Ms. Jackie, Ms. Vanessa and their chef Ms. Rosie are all absolutely wonderful. My daughter learned so much from every single one of them and every day she was always having fun while learning. They are always in constant communication with you and providing photos and daily updates so you feel confident your child is in a safe and happy environment. They teach your kids a wide variety of subjects from science, math, sight words, writing, singing/dancing, art, crafts, games and even cooking ...all in such a manner the kids enjoy doing it and there is no stress but instead they actually want to participate!! It's so amazing. The school always hosts family fun events for you to come see your child's progress in school. Summer time is so fun too as they have pony rides and magic shows and splash days etc! Also, the food they cook is so good my daughter always tells me she prefers Ms Rosie's food. LOL! My daughter was always so excited to wake up and go to school, and would come home talking about her day. We are so sad my youngest has just graduated from Creative, but are happy with how much progress she has made and know that she will do well in life because of them! We can't thank the staff enough for all they have taught our children and for all of the wonderful memories that we will cherish forever. Our family really misses the school already. Creative has really set the bar so high that I honestly don't think I will ever be pleased with any other school/staff!!”

“Our experience at Love and Care Christian Preschool was nothing short of wonderful! My two children, aged 4 and 2 years at the time, attended this preschool for about 6 months, and they absolutely adored all the teachers.

It was my daughter's first daycare/preschool experience, and she initially had a tough time adjusting. However, Ms. Silvia's patience and care made all the difference. My daughter went from crying in the first couple of weeks to eagerly looking forward to school, especially to see her "best friend," as she lovingly called Ms. Silvia.

Ms. Lucia, in particular, stood out for her kindness. She was always very caring. Sadly, we had to relocate to a city far away, and saying goodbye to Love and Care Christian Preschool was difficult. The progress I witnessed in my kids during their time there was remarkable – from improved writing skills to enhanced personalities overall.

I truly recommend this preschool to every parent. The dedication and care exhibited by the teachers make it a nurturing environment for children to thrive. If you're looking for a place where your kids can learn, grow, and build lasting connections, I guarantee you this is the ideal place. :)

I am forever thankful for all the wonderful teachers at Love and Care Preschool for taking such good care of my kids.”

“We've been at GSCC since January 2020. It came highly recommended by a local mom and after touring with Ms. Linda we loved it. All three of my kids have attended here. They love it and have learned so much. The teachers are so compassionate and caring towards my kids and me. They helped with potty training and transitioning through different developmental milestones. I would highly recommend it.”

“They have helped raise our two kids into amazing little humans. You know your kids are in a caring and healthy environment when they can't stop talking about their day, the stuff they learned, and their amazing teachers. Everyone really cares about the kids as if they were their own. We are eternally grateful!”

“I just want to say that I've had my son at St Johns since we he was two, he is now4 1/2 and he loves coming to school now, when we started two years ago I almost pulled him out because I did not like his morning teachers " Flora and Naomi" everytime I would drop him off one was in a chair and the other would be standing around, I never seen them comfort the children when they were crying, his afternoon teachers were good with him, when the school got their new Director Mrs Bernadette, I noticed alot of things change, for the best, my son got new teachers and the school is doing alot better, we notice all the improvements, all the activities, celebrations and the summer is full of excitement, I can say that the school is better off without those teachers. I would like to thank the current teachers at st Johns for being loving and caring teachers, and also thank Mrs Bernadette for running a great school and wonderful staff, I highly recommend this school. Thank you st Johns staff”

“My kids have been coming here for about 2 years. This daycare/ preschool has been a life changer for us with my son & daughter. From being greeted by Mrs. Stephanie every morning with so much positivity & energy, to also always making everything very understanding. We were picky about our kids being left to complete strangers especially with my son not talking & not being potty trained, but they made us feel so comfortable & made sure if something were to happen they’d contact us right away. And if any reason you need help with making a payment on time or anything they were very understanding & make sure they help you out to the best of your abilities. I always felt comfortable with each & every staff member. From my son not talking at all to finally speaking they’ve worked with him one on one & I couldn’t be any happier!! I’d recommend this place to parents who have 2 year olds. They also have an amazing after school summer program. & for those who work this is an all year round program so school is all year round only special holidays they are off. And it’s from 6:30 am -6pm. So much fun activities and learning for the kids. You won’t regret it. And this school your only allowed to go on campus if you have the passcode to the door , their are cameras everywhere so this made me even better.”

“Student Review Short Review: 10/10, definitely recommend. Long Review: After not having the best experience coming into the dog grooming industry, I almost called it quits but I'm glad I gave WCGA a chance. Here you'll find instructors who are truly knowledgeable, extremely helpful, patient, and caring when it comes to your success as a groomer. Coming here not only made me passionate about dog grooming but it gave me the confidence and inspiration to want to do more within this industry and even put myself out there again. You have instructors who are true advocates for the well-being of pets not only inside the salon but out in the real world. You have instructors who have gone to school to become Master Groomers and want to share their knowledge with you. Instructors who know how to make the class fun, lively, and interesting all while juggling countless tasks; the quality never lacks. Besides dog grooming, they even offer classes such as Cat Grooming & Pet First Aid/CPR Certifications! So in all, if you're a groomer who didn't have the best introduction and you're not too sure where to go, WCGA is the place for you to get a fresh start. If you're looking to get into the pet industry for the first time, look no further, WCGA is the place for you too! If you're also in need of financial assistance, definitely look into the Michelson Institute for Pet Professions (MIPP) to see if you qualify for tuition assistance; Heather's an amazing point of contact and extremely helpful as well.”

“A wonderful school and environment. Very caring, hard-working teachers and staff. Heavy focus on academics. Currently have children in 2nd, 1st and pre-school. Definitely worth a visit if looking for a top-quality school. Very open and accepting for all faiths and backgrounds.”

“If you are looking for a great preschool for your child look no further. This place is the best! Ms Mil is always nice, sweet and great communicator. She is always there to help and assist with every child's needs. I moved my child from a previous school to Academicise because there was no learning curve there, no structure and he was miserable crying at drop off after months. Now he is happy and excited to go to school every morning and play with his friends. what a change ! He loves his teachers Ms Jennie, Ms Aylin, Ms Norma and the whole team. He is always bringing cute art and craft with a smile on his face :) It's clear to me that the director and the teachers care about the students and love their work! The staff warmly greet you at check-in and see you off at check-out. The school is safe and way cleaner that other schools we have toured with plenty of parking in front. They provide a variety of nutritious meals (less stress of what to make for lunch), assist with potty training and have lots of fun activities. My son in a span of few weeks has grown academically, socially and emotionally. He has learned so much already, talks more and looks forward to going there every morning. He is for sure going to stay here there til he graduates! We are very happy with this school and I recommend it to any parents looking for quality preschool with an educational setting. We love the atmosphere and positive energy and we feel that our kid is in good hands. We are lucky to have found a caring group of educators who are dedicated to the well being and learning of each kid. Thank you Academicise!!”

“AEP is an excellent preschool. I am fortunate to have had my child enroll here through a friend's recommendation. My child enjoys school life every day. The teachers are all very professional and capable of guiding the children's emotional development, as well as their social and communication skills. During the pandemic, the school has adhered to strict policies that prioritize transparency and the protection of children, ensuring their safety and well-being while learning. Recently, my child started kindergarten, and the assessments in various areas, including language, indicate that my child is well-prepared for the next stage of school life. I am grateful to AEP for equipping my child with all the necessary skills, enabling them to face each day with confidence. Thank you to the teachers and the school's team!”

“Love the atmosphere, caretakers and the wonderful curriculum which is play based. Very happy to have found KA. My daughter loves her school. We are sad to leave but she is well prepared for TK/kinder thanks to wondering staff at KA.”

“This is a great place for kids.my son come here around 1year.every day is happy,he love to go to school.teacher are all so nice,my son loves Amy teacher.he learn a lot here.and I thing has one thing is great,I can see my son all the time in the school from the camera.”

“We absolutely loved our experience with International School of Montessori. We had a 2yr old and a 3month old when we started and both classes were wonderful. It was great sending kids to a school that truly put the children's priority first. We had a previous bad experience with Montessori of Walnut on Alisu ct. look for my Yelp review there to read my traumatizing experience. International School of Montessori was such a breath of fresh air. Mrs. Noel was so sweet and she paid attention to every child. We stopped going after the pandemic started but we still miss the staff and teachers. Thank you International School of Montessori for making a positive impact on my children's 1st school experience!”

“This was my first time introducing my son into daycare, I was given a tour beforehand. By a lovely woman named Maria, she was very patient with me. As well as thorough with discussing how things are ran at the daycare, and how much experience she has (30 yrs plus). I met all of the teachers and assistants, the employees and teachers are very nice and honest. Which is hard to come by now a days, especially when it involves little kids. Maria is very lenient and very understanding, she goes above and beyond for all of her kids attending daycare. She treats them all as she would her own kids. I love this daycare and would recommend it to anyone who is looking into it. Everything is up to date on the website and all the pictures as well. Very clean and organized as well, both inside and outside.”

“Picking a center for your child is terrifying, but choosing Covina KinderCare for our daughter has been one of the best decisions my husband and I have made. I was expecting more of a daycare, but instead I am so pleased with my daughter's progress academically. She started in Discovery Pre-School with Ms. Monica and Ms. Sandy and is now in Pre-School with Ms. Rani, Ms. Sessaly and Ms. Vanessa. Since she has started KinderCare, she knows all her colors, shapes, alphabets names and sounds, how to write her name(at age 3!!), her seasons, months, days and I could honestly go on! She talks so much and some of her vocabulary is astonishing! I am shocked some of the words she knows. Besides academics, this KinderCare is a family. I feel welcomed each time I walk in and have amazing conversations with all of the staff members. I know my daughter is well taken care of when I drop her off. This is one of the main reasons why we choose this KinderCare. Right away from the tour we could tell how much love is in the center, and that is what is most important to us. The communication is also open with the teachers and center directors and I can ask them anything when I picked her up. That is important because I feel like we are a team working together to do what is best for my daughter. We also receive updates and pictures throughout the day of my daughter's activities. I am sad my eldest daughter's time at KinderCare is coming to an end since she will be starting public school next August. But I am very eager for my youngest to start at KinderCare very soon!I couldn't be more grateful to this center and all of the staff members who have created this beautiful family that we belong to.”

“Love the teachers and Director! My daughter Maya has been attending for almost 3 months and she loves the school and teachers! Shot out to Missy, Ms. Kathy, Ms. Sue & Mr. Paul! This place is very nurturing and I am happy my daughter was able to attend and will continue attending until Kindergarten.”

“We've been a Montessori of Walnut family for three years now and we love it. Ms. Laura, teachers and staff have all been wonderful to work with in developing my daughter's life and learning skills. Our daughter has excelled here and we have seen her growth week over week. This is a true Montessori school. The school offers extra curriculum (music, dancing, sports, and summer camps) and our daughter enjoys the classes, swim in the summer and dance, music and sports classes during the other seasons. She just turned four years old and is mastering simple math equations (addition and subtractions), recognizes words, writes her name without help. She is organized, cleans up after herself when she's done playing with her toys at HOME. Together we are raising we are raising a good citizen. Now that the infant room has been reopened, our son has joined the MOW family and just like we experienced the growth with our daughter we see him growing week over week. We highly recommend this school.”

“Bright star is the definition of the perfect preschool/daycare. I have two children who attend this school (1 yr, 3 yr) and I can’t explain how much I love both the school and teachers. They truly care for the well being of the kids and teach them so many things. Just having my daughter in for a few months I notice her education growing. This school is everything Montessori and they are amazing with communication.”

“My son has been going here since the beginning of the year, and thanks to Ms. Janel and her amazing team, he is thriving. Not only have they helped him get over his separation concerns daily, but they are so attentive to each child's needs, and very communicative and responsive when it comes to progress updates and questions. My wife and I are so happy we decided to send him to Our School, and we can't wait to see the continued growth in all areas, both social and educational!”

“We have been at ACGS since 2019 and love the wonderful teachers, beautiful grounds and well-balanced and engaging curriculum. This is a special place to send your children to for their first school experience. Miss Chadia is a gem!”

“My daughter attended planet preschool from age 2-5 she learned so much and the teachers built great relationships with all of their students. We miss attending planet preschool!”

“My 3 y.o. daughter absolutely loves this place! The teachers really make all of the children feel included and loved. I feel like it's more of a preschool. My daughter's speech, behavior, and learning has improved so much since coming here. Thank you to Ms. Gloria, Ms. Grace, Ms. Carmen, and Ms. Jenny for creating such a fun, safe, clean, and educational space for the students. You are all wonderful leaders. I highly recommend this day care/pre school for your child.”

“Unfortunately, we discovered Playfactory a lot later than we would have liked. Our youngest of 3 children attended Playfactory for years and we have nothing but great things to say. As parents who believe outdoor focused learning is more important than sit down in class learning at this age, Playfactory was the perfect place for us. I feel our child was a lot happier too.”

“My son attended Tomorrowland this past year and we were beyond impressed. The staff, teachers and Ms. Claire really care for the students. My son loved learning there and is better equipped for Kinder.They have a clear system of how to communicate with families and teachers. They were very accommodating with our son’s allergies (there are many).The facilities are new and clean.Thank you to Tomorrowland!”

“Both our kids went to Pasadena Preschool Academy, and we couldn't be happier! Ms. Lisa and Ms. Arlene are fantastic, caring & loving, and extremely devoted to the kids. The facilities, playgrounds, and classrooms are clean, updated, and well stocked. The teachers and caregivers there are devoted to keep your kids safe, happy, entertained, and engaged, ensuring that they learn and develop to become their best selves. I wish I could give them 10 stars!!! If you are on the fence, do not hesitate to ring their door and talk to them; we did just that, and did not hesitate to enroll our kids right there and then.”