Schools in Gardena, CA

“You will NEVER find a better Preschool than GVCP. I attended there in the 70's and I didn't hesitate to enroll both of my children years later. They helped set them on the right path for both their education and their spirit. I have some of the best friends ever that were met at this school. Do you and your children a great service and enroll them as soon as possible.”

“My granddaughter has been going there for a couple of years now. We wouldn't send her anywhere else. The staff is amazing. I recommend Rising Star Academy to anyone that want there child in a well-rounded environment.”

“My child has been at Chapman since ETK and she is now in the 2nd grade. Kudos to Ms. Trickett for a job well done in molding young minds. At the end of my child's preschool/ETK year, she was able to read and write numbers, sight words, and even learned how to sing ABC's backwards. They were also taught simple poems and given rewards for memorizing it at the end of the week. Ms. Acosta was very helpful and worked alongside Ms. Trickett. They were a good team. Our plan was to transfer our child to another top rated school in Gardena after ETK, but this all changed when the Mandarin Immersion Program came into fruition. We have no Mandarin background and were uncertain if this was the right program for her. We took a leap of faith and are so happy with our decision as our child is now a flourishing 2nd grade English and Mandarin speaker, reader, and writer. Ms. Zhu, Ms. Han, and Mr. Chen are all top notch and are assets to Chapman. They're full of energy, dedicated, and hardworking. The kids are thriving because of their amazing teachers. The class size is also smaller than the regular program and comparable or even better than a private school. The kids and parents always have a great time when we have our beach and park play dates, until COVID-19 came along. The parents are always supportive and ready to lend a helping hand. Homework is often challenging because of our non existent Mandarin background, but the moms in our second grade group are a great support system and provide reassurance that everything will be ok. It's like being in a tight knit family. I'm excited to see what the future holds for my child and her peers. It is a privilege to be a part of the sole Dual Language Mandarin Elementary School in the South Bay. Thank you, Chapman!”