Beach Cities Child Development Center

We have two kids who go to school here. A 6 year old in their kindergarten and a 3.5 year old in their preschool. Both of them have been going here since they were 18 months old, and absolutely love their school. My older one attended two other day cares before this school, and this was by far the best in our opinion. They have a good balance of education and play. They do a TON of arts and crafts projects, and have educational lessons in things like geography (learning about maps/​globe/​continents/​countries), dinosaurs, transportation, and other real life things, all in addition to math and writing.
We are very happy with their teachers and management. Their teachers are caring, and I don’t see that much turnover with them (which is a good sign). A few I have noticed really go above and beyond to be loving and playful with the kids.
The facility looks old to some from the outside, but at the end of the day, it’s a former RB elementary school so it is built up to all the current codes and standards and is going to be pretty similar to schools your children will be attending in a few years. The inside of the classrooms are clean and welcoming. The building is sturdy as heck!

I’m writing this review to help other parents who are currently in the same situation I was in when it was time to put my kids in daycare. I enrolled my kids at 18 months in November of 2013.
It is so difficult to find an affordable daycare that also provides a clean, educational, warm environment. I thought it was impossible until I toured BCCDC. This place is so wonderful! My twins are a little over 2 years old, and they love it there. Absolutely love it. They’ve learned so much from their teachers that I am constantly impressed. Going from a nanny to a daycare was difficult for me, but this place made it easy.
I get a little frustrated at all the in-​service days, etc. but all places have their good and bad. Overall, this place gets 5 starts, and I hope this review has helped you make the right decision as well.

Everybody talk wonderful things about this preschool, so I went to check it out, and I didnt like the directors attitude she was really rude, and that was enough for my husband and myself to not return here ever again. My husband its a teacher and that was something he pointed out. It sad to see a «Director» have such a negative attitude.

My son has been attending BCCDC for about a year now and I cannot give this review enough stars! He is currently in the «Sea Turtle» room and I want to acknowledge his teachers for the outstanding service they provide.
They are: Ms. Yessika E., Ms. Karam K., Ms. Maria C., and Ms. Diana R.
They have a wonderful routine there that my son has adapted to very well. His language and vocabulary development at age 2 is remarkable. His teachers are all welcoming, patient, friendly, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I’ve never seen or heard of any of them having a bad day, or not taking the time to listen, or truly show genuine care of the kids. I’ve personally witnessed one in particular, Ms. Karam, take the extra time to speak with myself, and other parents after her scheduled time off, with no hesitation.
Thank you all so much for the hard work and dedication you put forth each and everyday with our kids!!!

My little one has been at Beach Cities for 1 ½ years. She loves it there, she loves the Hajis and loves her teachers! When I walked into the center, I knew immediately that it was the place for our little girl. I cannot recommend BCCDC enough.

My son Braden has been attending BCCDC since March 2013 and started in the older jellyfish classroom with Ms. Bianca. Ms. Bianca was very patient and loving that my son connected with her right away. He was able to transition with ease to BCCDC’s classroom environment. Before BCCDC, we sent our son to Manhattan Academy and my son did not like it as much as BCCDC. Although he was younger at MA, their staff didn’t appear as friendly and loving as the BCCDC staff. He’s now moved up to the sea turtles classroom where his teachers are now Ms. Maria, Ms. Donna and Ms.Yessika. He absolutely loves going to school now and is potty training with his classmates. My husband and I couldn’t be happier with his progression and their curriculum. We feel very lucky to have found BCCDC and was also able to find an infant care provider for our younger son that was recommended by BCCDC. The baby bubbles infant care center is very close to BCCDC and is a feeder program into BCCDC so it really helps.

My son has been attending Beach Cities since the age of 2. (just turned 5!) I have been «Over the Moon» impressed with the experience and the true, authentic, love and care that the teachers and staff have for their students. There is tremendous respect for the staff and my son looks forward to each and every day! Thank you for providing him a memorable experience his first years of schooling. GRATEFUL

I want share how much we have appreciated the year past year my son has been able to spend at BeachCities CDC. The teachers and staff at Prospect are overwhelmingly qualified, caring and supportive. As a single mom it has meant so much to have the the team at BCCDC there for us. My son has been inspired and challenged by the teaching staff. Miss Penny’s creative projects and activities are a highlight for him. Having experienced other programs, it’s hard to even compare BCCDC because they exists truly in a class above.

We searched for months to find a school for our child and eventually enrolled him here. Our son has attended Beach Cities for a year now. Our experience has been wonderful.
They have assisted in potty training (and really helped us with this process).
The teachers care so much for the children– it is a very nurturing environment (especially Miss Bianca!!)They take the time everyday to update you on happenings and progress.
The academic curriculum has also impressed me as my son has developed so much in such a short amount of time. The curriculum is well rounded and perfect for a 2yr old.
It has been mentioned in other reviews that the building is old. This is true– but it is always clean and in good condition. Don’t be fooled by the outside… it is what’s inside that’s important!
It is hard leaving your baby… But it is SO much easier when you see how happy he is and how wonderful the faculty is.
Highly recommend…

We interviewed this school, but ultimately didn’t select it. I know three separate families who send their kids here and they all love it. I found the director to be very professional and knowledgeable. Somehow something about it just didn’t work for us, it wasn’t anything in particular, just a feeling. But I would still suggest to other friends if they are looking for a preschool for their kids to at least give this place a look and see if it was a good fit for them.

The Haji’s are truly amazing owners and operators of this infant, toddler, Pre-​K and Kindergarden facility. They really set the mark for how private facilities care for and nurture our children. I feel that very child is treated as though they are the Haji’s own children.
The staff is always kind and friendly. They are very good in identifying strengths and weakness in every child and works to improve those specific areas. We have twins that are attending; a boy and a girl. Both very different from each other. My son was very clingy while my daughter was very social.
It’s amazing to see their individuality as well as, their growth development. I feel it could not have happened without the time and dedication BCCDC has provided my children.
Both my children have graduated BCCDC and will be soon moving on to entering in First Grade at Victor Elementary school in Torrance. I feel their skills and personal development achieved at BCCDC has prepared them for what’s to come next in public school.

My daughter has been going to Beach Cities for almost a year and it has been a really fantastic experience overall. She was staying with a live-​out nanny until she was 18 months old and I was really worried about the transition but she LOVE, LOVE, LOVES going to school. Never a problem with dropping off or picking up.
Overall, they have a group of amazing teachers with really only one that tends to rub me the wrong way. With the exception of her, they ALL seem to really enjoy the kids, they’re very patient, loving and caring. I definitely trust them and have never had any concerns with the services they are providing.
The facility is older but clean and as mentioned in the review by Natali, the academic program is amazing. My daughter has learned so much in such a short period of time. They sing songs, do a lot of fun and creative art, math, ABC’s, etc. etc. etc. I feel like she is waaaaaay ahead of other 2.5 year olds and I have to give Beach Cities and their approach to child care a lot of the credit.
I looked at a lot of places in the South Bay and while this place may be a little more expensive than the others — the peace of mind is well worth it in my opinion.

My son just started to go here so we have to see how it goes, he loves it so far, the teachers are sweet and the academic program is really GREAT, my son is learning little by little something new and I hope it continues that way for the rest of the year.