Saint Elizabeth

Our family feels fortunate to be a part of this amazing community. We chose Saint Mark's because they strike a special balance between social and emotional learning and academic rigor while truly honoring childhood through all the various enrichment opportunities and activities. Relationships are fostered and cultivated in an intentional manner so you easily witness and feel kindness and respect between students, teachers, other staff and parents. There are several opportunities to get plugged into the community! So the connections feel real and deeper. The leadership has really proven to be committed to the school and go above and beyond especially in light of the year we have had with the fires. The teachers have also gone through great lengths to ensure that our kids feel safe, secure, and connected. The ratios of teachers-to-students allows for each student to feel that they are receiving full attention and care when it comes to their learning. We are immensely grateful that our two children are truly excited to go to school each day and continue to grow in their confidence, empathy, curiosity, and kindness.

My child did a year in the toddler program here, which was great. Her toddler teacher had a decade of experience and adored the children. Her teacher when she moved up to primary (aka preschool) was inexperienced as an educator (although clearly well trained as a Montessori guide) and had no idea what to do with a 2 year old acting like a 2 year old. The school felt very fussy and micro manage-y, and the fundraising demands were constant. We switched schools to Meher Montessori in Altadena, which has been around for over 50 years and AMI accredited for that same length of time (OKMS is more recently accredited). Now that we have been at Meher for 3 years, it makes me realize how many of the teachers at OKMS are interning as new graduates, and therefore naturally do not have the wisdom, perspective, and grace of educators who have decades of experience. Also, Meher is thousands of dollars less expensive per year and much more friendly to working parents, and much, much less fussy. I’m just sharing my experience because I wish I had known these things when I was looking for a AMI program in the area.

One of the most wonderful Armenian private schools in California! The teachers are very educated and are great with the children. They know how to make them love learning and feel safe at the same time. The class sizes are small, so it's like the teacher is your private tutor.The principal, Mrs Maral, is great and very understanding.

Pasadena Christian School has been a wonderful preschool experience for both of our daughters. The teachers are caring, attentive, and skilled at supporting both the social-emotional and early academic development of young children.We’ve seen meaningful growth in our daughters' confidence, communication, and readiness for the next stage of learning. The classroom environment is nurturing, while still providing appropriate structure and routine.Parent communication is clear and consistent, and we’ve always felt that our children are safe and well cared for. The school fosters a strong sense of community and partnership with families.We would confidently recommend this school to other parents seeking a well-rounded, supportive preschool environment.