Alice’s Preschool

The only reason it even gets a one was because the preschool teacher is very nice. I read the reviews and was even recommended by a friend so I expected it to be as amazing as everyone says. First of all, I picked this daycare because it was the only one I was able to find that opened at 6am and had spots available for both my kids. When I enrolled them I let the director know I started work at 7a so would need to drop off around 6:20a to be at work on time, she never told me this would be an issue. Right before their first day, she told me I couldn’t drop them off before 6:30a because that was when the preschool teacher arrived, I asked if I could drop off a few minutes before and leave exactly at 6:30a to be at work on time, she said no. Then, she had informed me that if the children are there for more than 9 hours a day there would be an additional fee, which is fine, most daycares have a fee for extended hours. My kids were there for a little over 9 hours per day, so I expected to pay the fee and had told her so, she told me she would keep monitoring the pick up hours and charge me accordingly for the days they did stay the extended time. About 3 weeks in, she calls me to let me know that she wasn’t aware they were staying the extended hours and I had to pay the fee, I told her I know I need to pay the fee and expected to receive the invoice so I could know what days and amount I needed to pay for, she proceeded to act like I wasn’t trying to pay and said I could give any excuse I wanted but needed to pay, I said I KNOW I NEED TO PAY ALL I’M ASKING FOR IS AN INVOICE. She said she needed to know how late my kids were staying to staff accordingly and none of the staff had informed her of the pick up time, A. Didn’t she previously tell me that she didn’t have a preschool teacher until 6:30a? So if you advertise that you open at SIX not SIX THIRTY AND you know you have parents that need to drop off before 6:30a, aren’t you supposed to also staff accordingly? and B. How is it my job to know whether the staff were letting her know what time my kids were being picked up? Isn’t that why you have a sign in/​out sheet? Not only that, but you aren’t doing it for free, I pay for it. And to top it off, I would see several parents bring in bulk items for their kids to eat (boxes of cereal, snacks, etc) since you need to send them with breakfast and lunch on a daily basis, obviously it would be much easier to just leave these items there instead of having to pack them every day, so I did the same and one of the workers told me I couldn’t do that and needed to send daily portions but yet other parents continued to do so. I am SO happy my kids don’t go there anymore, I would never recommend this place.

This place is a hidden jewel. It’s clean safe and affordable. My son came here when he was 3 years old until he was 5. He loved it, and still misses the staff and food! He learned how to eat healthy. I never had any complaints. The owner really knows every child they care for. I also liked the activities that they learned throughout the day. It’s been here for years, but the new owner still makes it a wonderful place. It’s secured by gates and there locked doors. Don’t mind the motels/​hotels. I have only heard great reviews of this place in the community. I would highly recommend it to any new/​worried parent.

Both of my son’s were going here to Alice’s. During their time there they both had a blast, never had any issues. The owner was always very flexible and understanding with us. We aren’t in need of her services for now however once we need daycare again, my boys will definitely be going the again.

My daughter has been there for the past 2 years. She first began attending Alice’s at 6 months old and I am happy to report she is thriving. The teachers are kind, patient and attentive. My child is always clean and well taken care of there.
I know for me at first it was hard to leave her when I had to return to work. Now, Its a lot easier knowing how well she is being taken care of and that she is going to have fun! She enjoys the activates and playing with the other kids. You would be surprised that kids as young as two are excited to go to school and to learn She loves the silly songs they sing and is starting to learn the ABC’s. She also can count to 10!
I would strongly suggest if you are in Orange County and looking for a child care facility you check out Alices!

I have 3 children that have/​had gone to Alices Preschool. My two older ones have only gone to this preschool right up to elementary school. My youngest one was in a home daycare which we loved but we thought she could use a classroom structure and it has been amazing for her. The staff is amazing, everything is clean, they communicate with the parents and work with the children. My youngest is very energetic and they work with her to help her focus her attention and energy productively. Rather than just running off and playing and being ignored. I love the constant attention that the children get and the structure that is present

I love this school. My son has been going to this school for 3 years now and he loves it here. The teachers are very nice, they have the lowest prices youll find and I would recomend Alices Preschool to everyone. I dont know what Id do without them there really amazing.