Adventures In Learning Preschool

My son was in the Sunshine class (2−3yrs) for over a year, full time and he turned into a little man under the guidance of his teachers and staff. He blossomed and would surprised me everyday of something new he had learned. He will be 3 in May 2016 and knows is colors, shapes, count to 12, recognizes numbers and letters, and loves to sing the ABC song.
Adventures in Learning also potty trained my little guy, he showed signs of wanting to go to the potty at 2 ½ and he only had 2 accidents the whole time and that was during nap time. He now uses the big potty and stands up, crazy! I know. Unfortunately we ended up moving and took him out of AIL. I miss all of teachers and staff, we would be gone all the way till Kindergarten if we didn’t have to move. I would recommend AIL to anyone who is looking for a daycare/​preschool to take care of the little one.

My son attends the infant room. After a terrible experience at a daycare closer to home I found adventures in learning. It’s about a20−30 minute drive in freeway traffic but totally worth it.
They follow my feeding schedule, have lots of interaction with the kids, and tea do seem to care for your kids. Everything is written down and can be explained, which was an issue with our last place. Room seems clean and toys are put away in the mornings at drop off. My son is always happy when picked up and never has a problem at drop off. The facility as a whole is nice and clean with lots of pictures throughout.
I saw someone complain about the parking. Yes, it’s small but I’ve never had an issue. There are typically always spots available.
The door does take a very long time to close so the codes are kind of pointless if someone is going in or coming out. A parent could easily be followed in without a problem or holding the door for them. And I almost never see someone at the front desk or area.
The price is a little high but I think it’s a good value.
All in all, I’m happy we found this place. If my son is happy, I’m happy.

This review is strictly based off a tour I took. I came in yesterday afternoon to take a tour to see if I would consider this daycare for my toddler. My first thought was the parking was way too small… then a young couple was walking in ahead of me, with diapers. I assumed they were dropping them off, but, when they were walking in, after entering their code, they let me right in. I thought that was strange, because after touring other daycares, they advised me to not even let other parents in… every one has to use their own codes. I understand this may not be the schools faukt, but, they should really enforce that to every parent.
Anyway, as soon as I walked in, I got this foul smell right away… it smelled like broken down toilets. The waiting room looked very dirty, with an old table and chairs, and an old and dirty toy on the floor. Then I was taken around to see the infant room and the toddler section. We went outside to see the playground, and one teacher was cleaning up with two toddlers. Both toddlers had snot running down their noses… one more than the other… I mean, it was A LOT of snot… how could she not clean that off immediately after noticing even just a little?!? That was a huge deal breaker for me. poor child. To me, that showed the lack of attention. The areas I was shown just looked dirty and very run down. This place needs a good cleaning and newer items and rugs.
I also asked if every child needed to be vaccinated in order to attend this daycare, and they said, no. Again, deal breaker… I refuse to have my child be around other children that could potentially get her sick.

My son attended this preschool for about three months in the yellow sunshine room for the 2 – 3 year old kids. I don’t consider my son to be a «crier» but he would cry here hysterically every morning at drop off. It broke my heart but I accepted it as separation anxiety.
He never seemed to become adjusted to this school so when I found another I really liked closer to our home I switched him out. At his new school he hasn’t shed ONE tear in the month I’ve been dropping him off. Clearly being separated from me wasn’t the issue.
I think my child did not like Adventures in Learning because there were so many kids per adult. I understand the law is 12 kids per adult, but my son likes a lot of adult interaction so this probably didn’t make him comfortable, nor me. For the price of admission I would think a teachers aid would really help.
The deal breaker that made me pull him from this school was one morning at drop off. Like I said, he would cry, so I walked him over to his teacher and asked her to hold his hand so I could leave. This was out on the playground and she was chatting with another teacher. She took his hand but didn’t acknowledge him or his crying at all. I left the playground and spied through the glass doors and could see that in under a minute she had already let his hand go and was back to chatting with the other teacher. She was completely ignoring him while he stood there sobbing! There was no effort to distract him with something fun or console him whatsoever.
I have seen several children bawling their eyes out with tears and snot running down their faces and no adult anywhere near them to console them. This never made me feel comfortable leaving my child in the mornings.
The other main issue for me was nap time. Nap time was supposedly 12:30 — 2:30. I would come randomly before 12:30 or after 2:30 based on whenever I finished up at work. It seemed no matter what day or time it was, the kids were always lying down on their cots with the lights out! One day I came specifically early at 11:50 thinking for sure I’d catch them in plenty of time before nap. They were all on their cots already with the lights out! I was pretty upset and asked the staff what the deal was. They told me there were «a lot of criers» that day so nap time started early. I work specifically so my son can have a fun experience away from home learning things and playing with other kids. Not nap.
Other things irked me about this place such as the admissions contract stating they are not liable in anyway for my child being injured or DYING on the premises while in their care. Ridiculous.
On the positive side, my son would sing songs at home that he learned at school. He learned how to identify his name, a few letters and numbers, and did plenty of cute crafts.
The entry code system on the front door is nice. I did also appreciate how thorough the staff was the day my husband came to pick our son up for the first time. They had never met him before so they pulled our file and checked his ID.
This school could be a nice fit for your child if they don’t need a lot of adult interaction and love naps. But for my son it just wasn’t a good fit.
My son is excited to go to his new school each morning instead of crying. What a difference!

My son has been attending AIL since he was 3 months old. He enjoys his time immensely and loves all his teachers there. We love the educational curriculum he receives there and think that this is a better alternative to sending him to someone’s home. I look forward to getting all the different artwork that he makes and LOVE that they include hand prints and footprints (nice keepsake for as he grows older). The staff there is fabulous and I can tell that they take great care of my son by the way he waves and hugs them goodbye each day when I pick him up.

My son has attended Adventures in Learning for about 9 months in order to prepare him for kindergarten. Before deciding to enroll him in AIL, I toured 3 other preschools but liked AIL most of all. The classroom is cheery, and the teachers are all very nice.
The one thing that really stood out was that they are highly focused academics. The other preschools that I visited didn’t seem as focused in this area. My son is learning a lot and I know he’s going to do well when he goes to Kindergarten.
AIL frequently sends out newsletters and homework assignments through email. I always look forward to reading about what the kids learn; it helps me to reinforce what they’re teaching at home.
As far as the pricing goes, I would say that it’s competitive with other preschools in the area. Where AIL has an advantage is in the value of their service. I would definitely recommend AIL to anyone who’s considering enrolling their child.

We have had our two boys attend AIL from infant through Red Robins (four years each). The staff has been very consistent with very little turnover which is very comforting to know and a main factor in choosing to remain there for as long as we have. From Ms. Melinda to Ms. Susana to Ms. Crystal, Ms. Fabiola and Ms. Jeanette and the support staff, it has been a pleasure seeing them on a daily basis. We have formed a great, trusting relationship with each of them and I will be sad to be no longer going there on a daily basis as my son is graduating from preschool this June. We have run out of kids to send there.
AIL is a safe, clean environment with excellent learning curriculum and a caring, supportive staff.
The summer program is also a very fun time of year for the staff and kids. The costs are reasonable and Cater Tots handles the lunches. Snacks are provided daily. My son loves that school and each of his teachers. For those of you who speak Spanish, the staff is bilingual. AIL has been a blessing for our family and we could not even consider the thought of having our boys attend any other facility. We have made good friends with several parents and their children and have celebrated many birthday parties for our kids.
I highly recommend this AIL location if you are seeking educated teachers and a daycare learning facility dedicated to supporting your child and forming a positive relationship with your family.
I will miss that staff, but I will make it a point to visit every chance I get even though my kids will no longer be attending there. Thank you AIL! You’ve been AWESOME!
David and Michelle Fisher

My son has been attending AIL for over a year now and he loves it. He is super shy and still won’t really talk to the teachers but I know he loves it because as soon as we get in the car, he tells me about his day with enthusiasm! I am really happy with the staff, particularly with his current teacher Ms. Jeanette who has taken him under her wing and really made him grow socially and academically. Every day he surprises us with things he learns and retains from school. All the teachers and office staff are very approachable and I can express my concerns, questions and comments at any time, they are always willing to listen. I also love how ALL the teachers are loving and caring with all the children whether they are in their class or not. I’m really glad we came across this school, and after touring different ones, we knew this was the one, they made us feel welcomed and were patient with our various visits and questions. We now feel like they are family and even though we are taking a break this summer and my 4 ½ yr old is graduating pre-​k in June, I am looking forward to my 2 ½ yr old starting in Sept!

My son has been attending AIL for 2.5 years from the time he was an infant. The teachers and staff are caring and patient and he loves attending school. The curriculum balances fun, education and life skills and I am impressed by the manners he has learned. The teachers communicate well with the parents and give daily updates about behavior and events. I look forward to continuing to watch my little man grow at AIL.

I’m very impressed with the curriculum & cleanliness of this preschool. The teachers were very welcoming. My daughter is so excited to start attending AIL.

Hi! After years of experiencing different day cares for my daughter (since she was 6 months old) I truly have great things to say about this facility. My daughter is now six years old and has the best teacher, Miss Linda. The entire staff is warm and helpful and she absolutely loves coming here, because they listen to her. Let me tell you my daughter is not a shy girl, very outgoing and she can keep everyone on their toes. she is not quiet about anybody treating her wrong or disrespecting her. they absoloutely love her and find her amusing. I could not have a better staff looking after my daughter. They start their morning writing in their journals (which helps keep their minds fresh over the summer. They even host a parents night out event once in a while, in which they watch your kids from 6 – 8 pm and have them watch a movie with their classmates .i am very happy i found this place, as i was trying to find someone who not only watches your children, but stimulates their mind and keps them safe as well. It can be scary leaving your child with strangers but i know i made a great choice! Conveniently located five minutes from my work in old town Tustin and just a minute from the 55 freeway! Being a single parent I need a little help to pay for the tuition and they accept CHS and Calworks! Overall a Great Day Care!

I toured this establishment recently and the infant area was just too dirty. The carpet looks like it has not been vacuumed for weeks. The teacher seems ok though. But for the price that they were charging, there are way better places.