Schools near San Marino, CA

“I have two boys that graduated from San Marino High School, a current daughter who is a junior and an incoming freshman next year. We bought a home in San Marino 17 years ago when our eldest was entering kindergarten and our family has been through Carver Elementary, Huntington Middle School and San Marino High School. Best decision we ever made to move to this city for the schools. The supportive community, amazing teachers and staff have surpassed all expectations. With four kids with different learning styles, personalities and interests they have all found their place. The Arts, Athletics, Academics are all prioritized and they have been able to pursue their interests in a supportive environment. The best thing I can credit SMHS with is how they prepare our kids for college. Very grateful for this school and the gift it has been to our family.”

“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.”

“It's an excellent place for young children to expand and grow. With many years of having an outstanding reputation for excellence, this small school takes personal pride in the education, safety, and development of each of its students. All of the staff and teachers know each of the students. And each student is greeted personally by name each morning!

The teachers are incredible! With years of experience, great pride, and a true desire to do the best for each child, the teaching staff excels! They are well-trained and well-versed in a wide range of behavioral and academic learning techniques, as well as being truly passionate about teaching each of their pupils. Each child gets a lot of individual attention in their classes.

Our experience has been remarkably positive, from Nursery to TK to Kinder. It was a bit overwhelming and confusing at first, especially as it was our first school at the time, but after a couple months we could see the value clearly and really began to appreciate the teachers and staff.”

“As a parent with a child who has autism, it has been a hell of a journey to find a community and school that accepts and cares for my son. The owners, the managers, the teachers all have been amazing advocates for my son and have helped coordinate with our state IEP for extra care and support and therapy. We couldn't have survived these last 2 years without Mentor School and we are proud to have sent our son here. Highly recommend for all parents and 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.”

“We can't say enough amazing things about IMA. Our daughter recently graduated and we watched her thrive here. The teachers and staff were incredibly communicative throughout the program especially during the pandemic. They challenge the kids while giving them enough space to grow at their own pace. I always felt like the teachers really saw who my daughter was and helped her grow into her own. Highly recommend!”

“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”

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“Kids Klub is an outstanding daycare and preschool with an exceptional staff and directors. The age appropriate curriculum accompanied with the safe, loving, and nurturing environment makes Kids Klub a high quality program for children of all ages, infants through elementary (afterschool program).”

“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!”

“My family and my boy love this preschool. My son was a very shy and timid 4 yo boy when entering Little Sunshine a year ago (we kept him at home before that due to COVID). He was so shy and even afraid dealing with toddlers younger than himself at that time. Only after a few months, we saw tremedous changes in him, slowly he has turned into a confident and independent young boy. The teachers are very loving and caring, and yet are very firm when teaching the kids to obey rules. There were two events i remembered vividly, one was during the 2nd week my boy was crying non-stop (he was struggling to adapt to new environment), and teacher Vivian successfully helped him to transition himself to be ready in just a few days by showing him that he was no longer the younger boys that yell and cry like toddler because he can already use his words. Another event was my boy acccidently peed in his pant, and he wasn't ashamed or upset about it when i picked him up after school. This was surprising as he is a very sensitive boy. I believe this had to do with how the teachers have dealt with this incident, i.e. teachers must have been using very tender and kind words and ways rather than rebuking him. I think all the teachers are very loving, emphatehetic, patient and encouraging. The communication with class teacher and admin is excellent, and the pictures posted daily keep me informed (and entertained) of my son's progress and learning. The Mandarin and Spanich lessons are certainly bonus. My son comes home with big small smile on his face and also has been more well behaved and definitely more sociable since attending the preschool. I'm very happy with our decision to send my son to this place, and i could'nt asked for more.”

“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 one special school. All parents are connected and all work together. The teachers are out of this world and the teaching is amazing. Hands on all over the board. Constant communication and lots of respect. Love love the school.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I’m so grateful this place exists. It quickly became my second home and I’m continually in awe of the level of dedication and love Naha pours into this school. Thank you from every corner of my heart times infinity.”

“It is a really good school, I love it . Both the classes and teachers are really good and helpful. I wish they had a kindergarten as well too .I miss the school and their staffs.”

“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.”

“We've been with Discovery Days since they first opened in Bellevue. Now, 3 kids and 7 years in, I can't express enough how grateful I am for this school. All of my kids attended since they were infants with one as early as 12 weeks old! You can rest assured your baby is in good hands. Each time we move up a class, it's a bitter sweet moment for all of us as the connections the children have made with the teachers go beyond being taken care of.Every teacher we've had was not only highly skilled but also genuinely invested in the well-being and development of my kids. Their love for what they do truly shows in the effort and support they put into each child. Their unwavering love and patience through difficult phases is commendable and heartwarming. I love that the school has great communication, keeping us updated on daily activities with pictures and comments throughout the day. The staff is always available to address any concerns or queries promptly, and they regularly keep parents informed about the curriculum and upcoming events. I wholeheartedly recommend Discovery Days Preschool to any parent seeking an exceptional early learning experience for their child. It's a place where laughter, love, and learning intertwine, providing a solid foundation for life beyond the campus gates. The owners have created a preschool that truly goes above and beyond to foster an environment where children thrive, learn, and blossom into confident individuals. Thank you, Discovery Days Preschool, for making our children's preschool years truly magical!”

“Foothill Progressive is an amazing school, and my daughter absolutely loved it there! She started in April 2021 at the age of 3, and she graduated in June 2023. All the teachers were extremely welcoming and involved with the children, as well as Ms Kanthi, the director of the school. So many of the teachers have been at the school for decades, which shows just how much they enjoy helping grow these young minds.My daughter loved all the teachers, especially Ms. Fatema, Ms. Chrissy and Ms. Raquel...so much so that we visited the school last week because she wanted to tell all the teachers about her new school, but also how much she missed them all!If you do attend Foothill Progressive Montessori, which I highly recommend, you should consider taking the extracurricular activities. Ms. Fatema's science class and Ms. Kim's art class were fantastic, and exceeded all my expectations. And both teachers would send pictures home each week of my daughter completing the art or science project. In addition, my daughter participated in the dance class and sports class, and thoroughly enjoyed them both as well.All in all, I can't say enough positive things about Foothill Progressive Montessori and the positive impact it has had on my daughter's life.”

“We sent both our children to Bright Start and had a great experience. What truly makes Bright Start exceptional is the kindness of the teachers - they really care about the children. The teachers are warm, welcoming, and nurturing. Even when our children went through typical difficulties, the teachers and staff were patient and helpful. When our eldest transitioned to a new classroom and had trouble sleeping, his previous teachers came at nap time to help comfort him. Our younger child had separation anxiety for her first few weeks, and everyone from the teachers to the director took turns holding her to help her through her rough patch. Overall, the school is clean, the staff is communicative, and the environment is very kid-friendly. We are grateful Bright Start was part of our village for 2.5 years.”

“Hogg's hollow was the best decision I made for my kids' younger years. They have a unique outdoor program catered specially for hands on learning with the aim for kids to become more independant and confident about their abilities. Field trips, science experiments, organized cultural events, outdoor classrooms, art rooms are just a few of their curriculum activities that keeps it exciting for the kids. In addition to this, year round access to the adjacent track field where the kids have daily biking lessons and enjoy track and field days are an excellent source of daily exercise. Lastly, the teachers at Hogg's hollow have been the same since my oldest started with them ..which was several years ago..this is an indication of a healthy school environment for teachers and kids. To parents of young kids, gives this school a chance before you exploring anything else.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Totally in love with Lad N Lassie for our little energetic guy who just turned 14 months! The vibe here is just right for him - lots of fun, tons of friends his age, and teachers who are more like family. They've got this incredible knack for making every day an adventure, filled with learning and laughter.What really stands out are the adorable crafts he brings home. It’s not just about the art; it’s seeing his growth and joy in those little projects. It's clear the teachers put their hearts into not just looking after the kids, but helping them thrive and explore their creativity.If you're on the hunt for a daycare where your child can let loose, learn loads, and be loved, Lad N Lassie nails it. We feel so lucky to have stumbled upon this gem and can’t shout enough praises!”

“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.”