Running Start Preschool

My daughter have been at RSP for the past two years and I couldn’t imagine a better place to send her! The teachers genuinely care about the children and exercise patience, love, and respect with every child. My daughter loves going to school in the morning and looks forward to seeing all her friends. Best of all, the school chief ms Victoria is such a sweetheart! She is so creative and has a way of making food that the kids love to eat! My kid is so picky about food and doesn’t always eat what we give her but she is quite the eater at school from what I’m told. So thanks Ms. V !!
Sadly she will be leaving soon to start TK and I know how much we will miss this school. But I’m so thankful to this place for giving her the «running start» to her education.

This school has truly been the best thing I have discovered. My child’s socialization skills have grown tremendously since being here, the kids learn through play. She has been there since age 3 and I can really see the growth and difference in her, she can count, write her name, they teach art, it’s a wonderful place. The teachers are all loving and caring and skills needed for the world are taught there, kids learn manners, sharing with others, and how to be a kind person, which is the best quality of all. I feel truly lucky and blessed I found this school, I feel very happy that my daughter attends there and I wish they had Kindergarten.

I have nothing but positive things to say about this preschool. My son started attending this school shortly after he turned 2. The teachers are all so loving– it is obvious in the way they interact with the kids and the way the kids respond to them. (My son listed off all his teachers when we were making his list of who to invite to his birthday party)
From the delicious meals they serve to the awesome Holiday Parties, this place is top notch. My son has grown so much since attending this school and I am grateful to his teachers for teaching/​reinforcing compassion, good manners, and encouraging good old fashion fun. Did I forget to mention he has learned all of his letters and numbers since attending this school?! So he is not only learning but is also having a great time while doing so– what more could you ask for!!!

If I could give 10 stars for this preschool, I would! My son went here for about two years and it was the best choice I could ever make. I LOVED all the teachers and felt that there was a really nice balance of having fun play time and learning. I always felt like the staff bent over backwards for the kids and parents and never once did I ever experience anything negative in the two years my son went there. Running Start– thank you for starting my child’s education off on a great start, I will miss you all!

You won’t find a better value and nurturing environment than this place. I have sent my 4 and 2 year old here and I am pleased to see how they have grown and enjoy themselves here. The staff are just the sweetest kindest people you will ever want to take care of your young ones. They are truly not in it for the business but just caring people who happen to be great at taking care of little ones. My youngest at 2 years old started and although it was an adjustment, I was surprised to see how much she flourished in her speech and the social environment. Mrs. Hazel is a great administrator and really leads by example, you can tell the staff enjoy working with the kids and with each other. If they happen to have openings, take it because there’s a reason it’s usually wait-​listed!

I almost didn’t want to write this review simply because I like keeping RSP the hidden gem that it is, but I can’t deny how much we’ve come to love this preschool for meeting the needs for our daughter and our family. The staff is absolutely wonderful and they care so much for the children. It is apparent in the way they interact and even how much my daughter has taken to them as well. Coming from a preschool that I had many reservations about (see previous review) it was so refreshing to come to RSP and have no qualms about this program. There is a good balance of hands-​on learning as well as allowing the children to explore and discover in a safe environment. And the fact that they provide nutritious meals that are both kid-​friendly and parent approved is a rarity these days. We have seen our daughter blossom as well as actually enjoy going to school (not the case before), which says something about the way they take care of the children here. I can’t say enough good things about RSP. I’m so thankful for programs like RSP where you see a genuine love for your child and the support to foster an environment where they are able to flourish.

Well, we are almost 2 years at RSP and we still think it is one of the best. I just read Elizabeth K’s review and I have to say is she has it spot on. In addition, the staff are kind, warm, understanding, and wonderful. The recent director change has not changed the preschool at all and I couldn’t be happier. We recently went to Disneyland and received a VERY sweet letter from Miss V (the school chef and teacher’s aide) about what to do in Disneyland and lots of tips! Who does that??? This place is just great. I have met some other great parents who have discovered this diamond tucked into the quiets of Cambrian. I wish they did kindergarten because I KNOW the fall of 2013 will be a rude awakening. Thank you RSP

This pre school is great. My daughter loves the teachers, it is clean, well organized and even though the environment is familiar and relaxed kids learn everything theyneed to to be ready for kindergarten. I have moved and I wanted to find a preschool closer to where I live: nothing compares to Running Start and the 20 minutes commute is all worth it.

You know that something is going right when other people tell you your child is blossoming — and your own child is thrilled to be at school.
I am writing a detailed review because of two unfortunate experiences, totally unexpected! The first preschool we tried seemed nice, but my child was so unhappy. The second was great but it closed down! Then we got lucky!
What does Running Start offer that most other schools don’t? a) Hot and tasty breakfast and lunch. A HUGE time saver for stressed out parents. Also, great way for kids to learn social behavior and table manners. b) Mother Goose curriculum: which introduces learning in a fun way and makes the child ready for kindergarten. c) Jump Bunch: structured physical exercise (my ‘thinker’ son has become very active!).
What are the things that most schools offer, but are better at Running Start? a) A dedicated group of teachers who make each child feel loved and valued. In the first school, kids were left to cry for weeks and bad behavior (snatching toys, hitting) was not corrected. Here teachers comfort and reassure the child but also teach good behavior. b) Great social interaction between the kids. On day one, an older kid came up and took my son around the school. The children not only know each other, they also know the parents! c) Systematic and well organized, things run like clockwork. d) Constant communication, both written and face to face (I love their cute and colorful updates!) e) A wonderful group of parents who chip in to help at any school program (in the first school, parents didn’t even greet each other, and hardly anyone volunteered!) f) It is a place where kids can have FUN! No wonder they love it so much!
Some schools focus only on academics, others only on creative expression and play. But Running Start has the optimal balance of teaching social, creative and academic skills. We found Running Start by accident — and that would be my main complaint: this is Cambrian’s best kept secret! We would have avoided the pain if we had found this the first time we searched!

My niece and nephew attend RSP and I cannot say enough good things about them!
The staff is fully committed to every child being loved and learning! The teachers (Ms. Heather and Ms. Rachelle) also go above and beyond with each child.
I have seen the teachers study and learn new teaching methods just to accommodate one child! The teachers make learning fun and are quick to work with parents and family members for the child’s future.
What is so amazing about the teachers is that they make learning so fun – my niece once told me she didn’t learn anything in preschool! She didn’t realize all the fun and games were teaching her! I asked her where she learned to read (at age 4!!) she said, «Oh, well at school, I guess. But it was a lot of fun.»
The atmosphere is clean, fun (they have HUGE trees painted on the classroom walls!) and safe. They have a very large open room, two classrooms, a playground, a grassy knoll, and a large sandbox. The parking lot is big so drop off and pick up is a breeze.
For each holiday the RSP team goes out of their way to make a special gathering for the family – from Father’s Day BBQ’s to beautiful Christmas Programs they ALWAYS hit it out of the park! Ms. Victoria makes a wonderful spread not just for parents but aunts, uncles, and grandparents – really ALL are welcome.
The parents really get to know one another and even started a running club. The preschool is more than just a care facility it is a tight-​nit community of friends!

Loved this preschool! Both my kids went to Running Start Preschool and were well prepared for kindergarten. Aside from the «academics,» I felt my kids were loved and well taken care of by the staff. They always did fun projects and had wonderful special holiday events that included the family. This was more than just a wonderful preschool, this was a wonderful community!

My son and daughter attended Running Start Preschool. When my son entered kindergarten he was well prepared. He had not only the technical skills but the social skills necessary to successful navigate his first year of school. My daughter will start kindergarten next year and will be ready as well.
I can’t say enough how caring the staff is of each the kids. The environment is fun and organized. They do wonderful work and special events. We also love that they serve a healthy breakfast, lunch and snack.