Creative Beginnings, K-5 (Private)

Took my daughter here, wasn't TOO impressed. She was bitten MANY times, and the explanation I got was 'its what kids at this age do. It's how they 'express their frustration''. Think twice before taking your little ones to this day care.

All I can say is wow wow wow!! Awesome staff, caring teachers, great academic program. My child has been there for 3 wonderful years and loves it!! Best private school in Downey worth every penny!

My son was placed at this school when he was about 2 and a half years old. I will always regret that I left him under the care of very uncaring and unprofessional female workers. My son was bitten many times and they did nothing to prevent it. They knew exactly who was biting not only my child but other kids. It seems that my son stopped suffering from being bitten only after I wrote a letter to them as a result of my son having nightmares in which he would scream, asking the other kid not to bite him. If I had the need of a daycare again I would definitely not leave my child at the hands of the people of Creative Beginnings.

Wonderful and caring staff! Every time I dropped my kids off at this school, I knew they were in the best hands!!! Both my son and daughter attended!!

My daughter has attended this school for 1 year now, and I am extremely impressed with the caring nature of all the staff. Being a single mom, it is financially difficult at times to find quality care at a reasonable price. My daughter is starting Kindergarten this September, and although public school is financially easier on me...I can't imagine sending her anywhere else other than Creative Beginnings. The school is worth every penny...and I know I'm providing a great education for my daughter. I highly recommend the school to everyone who wants nothing but the very best for their child!

Creative Beginnings is the best private school and certainly worth every penny. My son was part of the 2007 5th grade graduating class. He developed a love of reading and was reading at 11th grade level when he graduated. The school also brought out the best in his creative writing ability. I would bring him back in a heartbeat if classes for 7th thru 12th grade were offered. My son is missing all of the great teachers and staff who played such an important part in his first five years of education and who helped make him the polite well spoken young man he is today.

This is a great school!!! I am very happy with the staff, they are loving and caring wiith my daughter. My two year old daughter has only been there a few months and is learning a lot. She comes home everyday wanting to sing the new song she learned. Excellent school! I will recommend it to any parent who wants to have their child in a safe loving environment! :-)

I have nothing but good things to say about this school! I feel great that my children had the opportunity to attend this school starting at the infant center (seperate location) when they were a year old through to elementary school.The principal, teachers, and staff do an excellent job and not only give them a great education but also nurture them and guide them to be caring individuals. My sons learned alot at this school and always test well above their grade level. The children are well behaved and the teachers and staff know all of the kids very well. The school also has a great summer program, and they go on exciting field trips and have a lot of fun. It is a very loving environment and the communication level is very high. My kids and I miss this school very much!

I do not normally post reviews on anything but it would be a personal crime not to write this. My son started at the school at 6 months of age and creative beginnings met and exceeded every thing I desired for my son until he left almost 5 years later because we moved to another city. The academic program is top notch and the children have a large variety of extracurricular activities. The nursery/ preschool director is phenomenal and the teachers, well trained. Your child is treated as an individual in a nurturing environnment that enables and encourages each child to blossom in all areas. My child is extremely strongwilled and his behavior can be very trying. The staff worked lovingly, tirelessly patiently and firmly with him and showed great skills in handling children with behavior problems under the able, strong, encouraging and no-nonsense leadersip of the director, Ms Kim.

Lots of parent involvment if wanted... a big viriety on music and art. Great Summer program!

Excellent academic school. Although the school's main focus is on academics, they do a wonderful job in building character. They trully nurture the whole child. The teachers teach more than a curriculum at this school, they teach kids how to be good people. Other great things to keep in mind: low teacher turn-out, teachers are seldom absent, educated teachers (I believe most hold a BA degree or higher), teachers are accessible and communicative, principal will make time to listen to your concerns, good cultural mix, involved parents, strong curriculum.

I think this is an excellent school. They have a great, caring staff. Class sizes are small so your child will get a great education with lots of one on one time with teacher. The kids get to go on lots of field trips. They get to participate in plays etc.

Creative beginnings offer the opportunity to have parents get involved in their children's school. The teachers care about their students.

Creative Beginnings is a great school. Principal, Teachers, and Staff are all very welcoming & highly trained. The School is small, but it's very cozy and clean.

Creative Beginnings is the best private school I have had the privilege of dealing with. My three children have been there for 3 wonderful years (they have a great summer school program as well!) The only negative thing I can say about it is that it only goes up to the 5th grade level and doesn't continue through the 12th grade. :) My children have proven the academic programs at Creative Beginnings are incredible by achieving SAT results at years beyond their actual grade level. (ie: my 5th grade son achieved 11th & 12th grade scores on certain categories). I highly recommend Creative Beginnings, not only for the academics, but for the loving relationships the teachers build with the children and the overall happiness of all the children who attend.