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Recent preschool reviews in Gardena, CA

Exploratory Learning Academy

5.0

Exploratory learning Academy is the perfect daycare that provides a loving and fun learning experience that both my kids have enjoyed

- Ms. D

Salzar Family Child Care

5.0

We absolutely love Maria. She is such a wonderful sitter that watched our little boy for about 2 years. I always felt like he was in a safe place and loves the open communication between her and I. Thank you so much for helping me care for my little boy Maria!

- Mayra S.

Gutierrez Begazo Family Child Care

5.0

Erika’s daycare center is wonderful! My daughter was enrolled for the first two years of her life. She was genuinely cared for by Erika and her staff. I always knew my daughter was safe and loved while at this daycare.

- Care member

Sing With Me Family Childcare

5.0

5 stars! I love the location and the staff is great! Meals are very good quality, and the facility is always fresh and clean!

- Miss D.

Pacific Explorer Montessori

5.0

My daughter Aleena Dias started school at the age of 3 at Pacific Explorer Montessori, when she was leaving she knew how to read, write, add and subtract. I'm so happy I chose Pacific Explorer Montessori for my daughter. Ms. Maduka and all the teachers are well experienced, kind and caring....

- Razana D

Preschools in Gardena, CA

Exploratory Learning Academy

Exploratory Learning Academy

2040 Lemon Ave, Long Beach, CA

5.0

(18)

Exploratory Learning Academy is now enrolling. We are a licensed 24-HR daycare that provides a private preschool setting along with weekly homework. Small group setting allows staff to cater to your children's individual needs. Our unique scheduling allows for us to meet the parents needs as well....
5.0
"My children have been attending Exploratory Learning Academy for over a year now, and they love it! This daycare is welcoming, clean, and fun! Not to mention, the children learn through various activities and lessons everyday! I am so glad I made the decision to...

Nicole


Salzar Family Child Care

Salzar Family Child Care

8430 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA

5.0

(1)

Hi, My name is Maria and I offer 24 hours 7 days a week, ages 0-12. I have 12 years of experience with young children and I am a pre-school teacher.
5.0
"We absolutely love Maria. She is such a wonderful sitter that watched our little boy for about 2 years. I always felt like he was in a safe place and loves the open communication between her and I. Thank you so much for helping me care for my little boy Maria!"

Mayra S.


Gutierrez Begazo Family Child Care

Gutierrez Begazo Family Child Care

4618 W 170th St, Lawndale, CA

5.0

(3)

I am located in Lawndale, Ca. I am a kindergarten teacher who puts my own businesses since 2006. My three assistants and me have a certification of CPR. I provide childcare in my home between the hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. We offer after school care with transportation include from the school to...
5.0
"Erika’s daycare center is wonderful! My daughter was enrolled for the first two years of her life. She was genuinely cared for by Erika and her staff. I always knew my daughter was safe and loved while at this daycare. "

Care member


Sing With Me Family Childcare

Sing With Me Family Childcare

20208 Wadley, CARSON, CA

Starting at $1248/mo

5.0

(3)

Sing With Me Family Childcare is located in Carson,CA. Our program provide 24 hour care 7 days a week. Mack Family Childcare believes in providing kindergarten readiness and the way we do this is by creating a routine that consist of free play, table time, circle time, an outside free play. Our...
5.0
"The staff are always nice and caring! The location is convenient. The children always have fun and eat well! 10/10!"

Ellisha M.


Pacific Explorer Montessori

Pacific Explorer Montessori

22504 Eriel Ave, Torrance, CA

5.0

(2)

5.0
"My daughter Aleena Dias started school at the age of 3 at Pacific Explorer Montessori, when she was leaving she knew how to read, write, add and subtract. I'm so happy I chose Pacific Explorer Montessori for my daughter. Ms. Maduka and all the teachers are well...

Razana D


Ruiz And Rivera Family Child Care

Ruiz And Rivera Family Child Care

3910 Southern Ave., South Gate, CA

5.0

(1)

At Ruiz and Rivera FCC, our philosophy is provide quality care by creating a safe, clean, loving environment in order to help your child reach their highest potential. We believe children should grow and learn at their own pace and therefore we encourage both learning though play and structured...
5.0
"My child just started today but through the entire day the teachers have kept me well informed. They've sent pictures and have just kept me in the loop!!!"

DENISE A


Motherly Kare

Motherly Kare

1007 E 17th St, Long Beach, CA

4.0

(1)

Hello I'm looking to fill spots in my home daycare . I have worked in the daycare business for about 8 years and now want to become my own boss. I'm in school to get my cda and have years of teaching experience without credits. I have ran a daycare of 15 kids also a foster home and clear by the...
4.0
"She has been an blessing to my family. Best provider we ever had teach the kids like her own"

Tashawna S.


Graham Family Day Care

Graham Family Day Care

1975 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello! I am a licensed small family home day care that is authorized to provide care for up to 8 children. I provide all nutritious meals and snacks. I accept children from infancy to age 5 years old. The operating hours for day care services are from 6am to 6pm. In addition, after hour care and...
5.0
"A family run business that is dedicated to the growth and well being of the children. Kids are fed three meals a day and are taught the fundamentals of education. Very friendly staff."

Arnon G.


JKA Child Development Preschool & Infant Center

JKA Child Development Preschool & Infant Center

11211 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA

JKA Child Development is a Preschool & Infant Center that provides the educational resources to prepare our students for academic success..  Through our highly qualified staff, structure, and guided play we encourage and inspire our children to develop their imaginations, critical thinking, and...

WILLIAM HANNON PRE-K OF ST. JEROME SCHOOL, THE

WILLIAM HANNON PRE-K OF ST. JEROME SCHOOL, THE

5580 THORNBURN ST., LOS ANGELES, CA

Starting at $760/mo

St. Jerome School is a Catholic elementary school founded to assist parents in their primary responsibility for the Christian education of their children. It is under the supervision of the Department of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and is staffed by dedicated lay teachers. In...

Oakwood Academy Preschool and Elementary

Oakwood Academy Preschool and Elementary

3850 Long Beach Blvd, LONG BEACH, CA

We offer a year-round accelerated academic program for preschool and elementary. Students benefit from a challenging curriculum and a variety of extra-curricular activities such as gymnastics, karate and music. Our goal is to provide a loving, learning environment to give your child a strong...

WILLIAM HANNON PRE-K OF ST. JEROME SCHOOL, THE

WILLIAM HANNON PRE-K OF ST. JEROME SCHOOL, THE

5580 THORNBURN ST., LOS ANGELES, CA

Starting at $7500/mo

St. Jerome School is an elementary school located in Los Angeles, California educating children Pre-K through 8th grade whose mission since 1952 is to educate Christian leaders for our world by inspiring today’s youth to think critically, learn creatively, act globally and live compassionately. St....

Humble Hearts Academy

Humble Hearts Academy

13325 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA

Humble Hearts Academy is a boutique Preschool and Infant Center that serves ages 6 weeks months to 5 years of age. Our school builds the solid academic and socio-emotional foundation students need for future success. We are a bilingual English/Spanish immersion program that offers healthy and...

9706 - First Flight Child Development Center

9706 - First Flight Child Development Center

9320 Lincoln Blvd, LOS ANGELES, CA

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Welcome to our Gaim Family Childcare (Children of the World) Preschool! We are a safe, loving, and early educational home daycare located on Slauson/Arlington in Los Angeles. Our approach to learning is centered around how to become the best human we can to ourselves and to our fellow human...

TUVIA PRESCHOOL

TUVIA PRESCHOOL

1101 CAMINO REAL, REDONDO BEACH, CA

Starting at $733/mo

We are a play-based preschool located in the heart of Redondo Beach. We offer a variety of services including preschool for ages 2-5 years old, TK/Kinder classrooms, and school-age afterschool programs. Looking for summer coverage? Join us for preschool summer camp at Tuvia! We offer summer camp...

Future Stars Academy

Future Stars Academy

2320 pacific coast hwy, LOMITA, CA

Starting at $323/mo

Future Stars Academy offers a safe, nurturing, and fun environment in which infants and preschoolers can thrive and achieve. We’re an academic program that immerses children in STEM, multiculturalism, healthy habits, play-based learning, and lots of awesome activities & events. Our goal is for our...

Backyard Bears Babysitting

Backyard Bears Babysitting

1516 Amapola Ave., Torrance, CA

Welcome to my home! My name is Norma Galitzen and I have been in the Early Childhood Education field for over 20 years. I have experience as a nanny, preschool teacher, preschool director and mom! Myself and my home have met all California state requirements to be a licensed small family child care....

LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER

LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER

13801 INGLEWOOD AVENUE, HAWTHORNE, CA

Starting at $1240/mo

LOK’s mission is to provide families an affordable, caring and safe learning environment for children from ages two years through school age, with a focus on preschool children. LOK focuses its services on children and employs a dedicated staff committed to providing a high-quality, cognitively...

The David Preschool - CONGREGATION NER TAMID PRESCHOOL

The David Preschool - CONGREGATION NER TAMID PRESCHOOL

5721 CRESTRIDGE ROAD, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA

At the David Preschool we encourage age-appropriate learning, self-expression, conceptual development, creativity, and problem-solving through hands-on experiences. Our curriculum fosters language development, nurtures artistic creativity, and plants the seeds for mathematical and scientific...

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