I will put it VERY simply. Monarch Academy has changed my daughter's life - for better and forever. As a father - nothing is more important than my children. Their "foundation" of life will strongly determine their outlook and success in life as a whole. I cannot stress the amount of compassion, thought, intelligence and care everyone at Monarch has given to both of my children. From their smaller class size, to their attention to detail - their all inclusive nature to their safety and secure facilities. No stone has been left unturned and no avenue left unexplored. If I could chisel my positive experience with them in stone I would. Yes - this is an unyielding and enthusiastic endorsement. My children are my soul - and Monarch Academy has helped them soar - hence the passionate review. I am honored to have Monarch Academy as the foundation of my children's future. You will be too.

Monarch Academy is a wonderful school. The teachers at this school are loving and professional. All the teachers are well versed in child development and I often consulted with them on behavioral issues that my son was having. They always had a wealth of information to share that was very helpful to me. One of the things I appreciated most about the school was each teachers approach to handling kids that were acting up or being defiant. They handled issues in a loving and professional manner. I never saw a teacher yell or make a child feel ashamed. Every child is going to act up or have a bad day. I think it's important that they are in an environment that has adults that will comfort them during their difficult moments.

LOVE this school! I have 2 kids there and they love their classrooms and teachers. The teachers are always available for questions and feedback, and you can tell they love the kids! My son has some sensory and motor planning issues and they are so great working with him. I love the owners, and the front desk staff is always friendly and helpful, and they say hello and goodbye to each child by name.

We love Monarch Academy. They love my son and have been instrumental in his social growth and development. Miss Alyssa, Miss Lucy and Miss Melissa are absolute gems and are so in tune to their children's needs. My son is learning so much and loves going to school. Thank You Monarch Academy for making the transition so much easier.

If I could give anymore stars I would! Monarch Academy has been the best thing to ever happen to our family! Before Monarch my son was at a daycare and he would cry and scream every day that we would drop him off. When we switched to Monarch we were scared that it would be the same situation but not at all!! His teachers Ms. Lucy and Ms. Darlene as well as all of the staff has been so extremely nurturing and kind to my son. Along with their weekly curriculum that they email out to all the parents very organized and well structured as well as still letting them enjoy free play and their classmates. Love Monarch! Great choice and would highly recommend

My son has been going to Monarch Academy for over a year now, and he really enjoys it! It's a fantastic environment. He is my youngest (3 boys - oldest is now jr. high). I've tried several different facilities/styles of childcare over the years, and have been generally happy with my choices. I would have to say, however, this is by far my favorite. It is a family run business. The owners are incredibly warm and friendly, who make great choices in who they hire. Everyone is just really nice.

When I was touring different facilities in the area with my then 2 year old, he would not get out from behind my legs, as we watched what a preschool was all about. With one exception - Monarch Academy. It was the only place where he ran and joined in. As the teacher was making "martian ice cream", and the kids were playing in a cardboard space ship. He loved it then, and loves it still.

In addition, my son has special dietary/care needs. The teachers are really great about it! Very understanding. They heat up the food I bring, and serve it along with the other kids food. They let me know how much he's eating, what he seems to like, so I can make sure he gets the calories he needs even when I'm not there. They take a genuine interest in the kids, and it really makes a difference!

The reputation of this school is also really good. It's very well known/popular school among my neighbors. In fact, it was my next door neighbor who was the first to clue me into this gem of a school.

Monarch Academy is the absolute bees knees! The teachers and staff are sweet, patient and thoughtful. I believe that their play-based approach to early childhood education sets a strong foundation of a love of learning while creating a fun experience for little ones. The security of their facilities and the indoor play area keeps us from worrying while still providing plenty of room for physical activities. I've observed that the staff genuinely cares about my son and he has certainly come a long way in the last couple of years! I am moving to a new area, however I wish I could take them with me.

I am so grateful that I chose Monarch for my son. He attended for 3 years. Not only are the teachers and all of the employees kind and warm; but they really teach these children. The children learn good values: staff are very aware of the social dynamics within the class and guide the children through the right way to resolve issues with each other. They actively help with potty training. They teach active listening, sign language, music, creativity, responsibility, acquiring knowledge and beginning math and reading skills. I loved the family feel when ever I was there. I was so happy to spend time there and my son wouldn't want me to take him home. My child was such a good listener and leader when he moved on and attended TK at his public school. He was the best student. He was so far advanced in his education that they offered for him to skip kindergarten and go into 1st grade. I declined, but I think this says a lot about his education at Monarch. Now he is in Kindergarten. He is already doing fractions and reading chapter books. I would say that Monarch went well above and beyond the call of duty. I have heard similar stories from the other Monarch alumni. It is a great experience and a great school.

Found this place on a whim and boy do we love it!! This is my sons first year and although he's only been in for a few weeks I have no doubt the rest of the year will be nothing short of amazing. The facility is clean. The teachers and staff are on point with knowing all of the students. They are patient with the children and with worrying parents.

The first week my son already knew what "poo poo" was and where it came from .

The "sing sign play" is an added perk to the curriculum.

The director and owner are attentive and take pride in the place.

I love the indoor play ground! Keeps the children clean and bug bite free.

Tuition is very affordable!

All in all as a first time parent sending my son to an early preschool I feel at ease knowing he is being well cared for and learning more then I could teach him at this age. I rave to all my toddler parents and highly recommend this place!!!

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I have been bringing my children here since Monarch has been opened - April 2009. I absolutely adore this school. The owners, Hanna and Shawn, and all the teachers my girls have had are like a second family to us. The teachers, the atmosphere, the love they have given all three of my girls has been such a gift. My girls are exceling at school and I firmly believe its because of the foundation they received at Monarch Academy. I am so glad my best friend met Hanna at the park that one day and Hanna said was opening a preschool. It wasn't a coincidence, it was fate. My girls were meant have their early childhood education experience here. Monarch is that is the perfect blend of structure, creative freedom and love! I only have 1 year left, as my third child will be completing her preschool in June of 2016. It will be bittersweet. Being a part of this wonderful second family for 7 years has been a true blessing! Thank you Monarch Academy!

The Monarch Academy is the most amazing choice for preschools!!  The environment is absolutely beautiful.  The teachers are the cream of the crop and the founders of the school know every child personally and by their first names.  Children get individual attention and are treated with love and respect and  I say kudos to Hanna and Shawn Mathess , who have created an amazing school that is driven by their passion for learning,growing and cultivating our precious children!

My daughter had learned to read by the time she was three, thanks to the great teachers at the Monarch Academy, who gave her individual attention to enable her to grow and learn at her own pace.  In addition, we had been through lots of family crisis that was affecting our daughter and our lives were in chaos.  We were so impressed with how accommodating
the owners at Monarch were with our needs.  And how sensitive they were to our daughter and how she had been affected by all the crisis around her at home.  It gave us a sense of security and feeling of well being and comfort during a very difficult time in our lives, to know we were embraced by the Monarch Family!  The school seems to attract really nice families and wonderful children!

I highly recommend that you go for a visit and see this most awesome school before you put your child anywhere else in Santa Clarita, you will not be disappointed!  You will THANK me!  I am so thrilled with the Monarch Academy, that I pulled my child out of one of the other most popular preschools in Santa Clarita to attend Monarch instead.  I am THRILLED at the difference and am thankful every single day that I have discovered the Monarch Academy for Young Children!

My son started Monarch Academy when he was 2.5 years old.  Over the past 3 years Monarch has helped him develop into a creative, loving, respectful and confident 5 year old boy! The entire staff is so warm and they all truly love each of the students as if they were their own.  I love Monarch so much I plan on sending my daughter there next year.

This is our second year with our daughter attending Monarch Academy.  We love it! The teachers are experienced and have degrees. I am a teacher at an elementary school in the valley and feel that this is a great place to start a early learning experience. It is developmentally appropriate and my child is learning her basic building blocks through exploration and discovery.  The owners and the staff are very friendly and warm. I feel that Monarch Academy is a safe place for my child to spend time away from home.

Monarch is a great school. The teachers are experienced, have higher education degrees (my son's teacher is the best, AND she just completed her PhD in education!).

The owners, Hanna and Shawn, are closely involved with the success of their teachers and students - and create an atmosphere that is welcoming, nurturing, diverse and safe. I highly recommend Monarch for preschool and Kindergarten.

I can honestly say that Monarch has done absolute wonders for my son! My son started at this school when he was three years old, and has remained until his 5th year, just completing Pre-K. This school has such a unique, nurturing, creative, and inquisitive atmosphere that it creates the ideal climate for learning. My son entered the school as an extremely shy and nervous little boy, and through the years they gently coaxed him out of his shell. The AMAZING teachers took the time to actually learn his interests and used them to engage him regularly. In addition to the imaginative learning experiences at Monarch, the personal touches and extreme effort by the entire staff has consistently impressed me. From holiday celebrations to personalized graduation portfolios, Monarch always goes above and beyond. With Monarch's creative curriculum and inspired method of teaching, it has truly been the perfect blend of a loving, warm environment and a wonderful learning experience. I can't wait for my younger son to start attending Monarch! I truly cannot sing their praises highly enough. • • • I can honestly say that Monarch has done absolute wonders for my son! My son started at this school when he was three years old, and has remained until his 5th year, just completing Pre-K. This school has such a unique, nurturing, creative, and inquisitive atmosphere that it creates the ideal climate for learning. My son entered the school as an extremely shy and nervous little boy, and through the years they gently coaxed him out of his shell. The AMAZING teachers took the time to actually learn his interests and used them to engage him regularly. In addition to the imaginative learning experiences at Monarch, the personal touches and extreme effort by the entire staff has consistently impressed me. From holiday celebrations to personalized graduation portfolios, Monarch always goes above and beyond. With Monarch's creative curriculum and inspired method of teaching, it has truly been the perfect blend of a loving, warm environment and a wonderful learning experience. I can't wait for my younger son to start attending Monarch! I truly cannot sing their praises highly enough. • • •

My daughter has attended this school for a year now and we couldn't be happier. The facilities are new, clean, catered to young children and perfect for learning. The staff and teachers are some of the most pleasant people we've dealt with in Southern California. The staff are overqualified and ratios are better than law requires. There were two amenities that immediately struck us as amazing when we started. First, the giant play structure and yard all undercover so I don't have to worry about the sun, weather, temperature, etc. Second, the toilet facilities are all real fixtures sized perfectly for small children. A little thing like that really means a lot. We looked at several preschools/daycare/children's facilities in the area and I can tell you that anyone looking for a true preschool program (not just babysitting or daycare) should check out Monarch ASAP. It's truly the best in Santa Clarita/Valencia. • • • My daughter has attended this school for a year now and we couldn't be happier. The facilities are new, clean, catered to young children and perfect for learning. The staff and teachers are some of the most pleasant people we've dealt with in Southern California. The staff are overqualified and ratios are better than law requires. There were two amenities that immediately struck us as amazing when we started. First, the giant play structure and yard all undercover so I don't have to worry about the sun, weather, temperature, etc. Second, the toilet facilities are all real fixtures sized perfectly for small children. A little thing like that really means a lot. We looked at several preschools/daycare/children's facilities in the area and I can tell you that anyone looking for a true preschool program (not just babysitting or daycare) should check out Monarch ASAP. It's truly the best in Santa Clarita/Valencia. • • •

My eldest grandson attended Monarch Academy from the age of 3 1/2 until he graduated Pre-K, and now his younger brother has just completed his first year at Monarch, too. What a fantastic environment this school provides! In addition to the creative teaching methods, the inspirational and enthusiastic teachers, and the indoor play structure (which is brilliant given our hot summers here), the entire staff of Monarch Academy is warm, loving, and tremendously nurturing. There is such a strong "family vibe" at the school...it just feels so good to walk in and see how the kids are flourishing there. As a grandma, I am completely thrilled with the emotional and educational growth that I've seen in my grandsons, since attending this school. I highly, highly, highly recommend Monarch Academy, with absolutely no reservations whatsoever. • • • My eldest grandson attended Monarch Academy from the age of 3 1/2 until he graduated Pre-K, and now his younger brother has just completed his first year at Monarch, too. What a fantastic environment this school provides! In addition to the creative teaching methods, the inspirational and enthusiastic teachers, and the indoor play structure (which is brilliant given our hot summers here), the entire staff of Monarch Academy is warm, loving, and tremendously nurturing. There is such a strong "family vibe" at the school...it just feels so good to walk in and see how the kids are flourishing there. As a grandma, I am completely thrilled with the emotional and educational growth that I've seen in my grandsons, since attending this school. I highly, highly, highly recommend Monarch Academy, with absolutely no reservations whatsoever. • • •

Absolutely, by far, the BEST preschool in the Santa Clarita Valley.  My daughter has grown emotionally, socially and academically and recently made a VERY easy transition to public school.  The staff is caring and nurturing and the graduates of Monarch always seem to be at the top of their class, after completing the program preschool/Pre-K/ or Kindergarten program.  I can't say enough positive things about the school! It is such a relief as a parent to know your child is receiving the best care possible.  After my immediate family, I would trust no one else with my babies.  You can't go wrong with Monarch!

This is an amazing preschool. Ms. Celina is a very warm, intelligent and approachable teacher. There are a great deal of activities they offer the children like gardening, music, cooking even yoga. My son has only been attending for a short time and we will be moving soon, but this preschool has been really wonderful. They even let you sit in class with your child the first day to help them feel at ease.

My son is getting ready to start his last week at Monarch and I will be truly sad to leave.  The school and its staff have been wonderful.  He struggled to adjust to school and they stuck with him.  He has learned a lot and I can tell he has enjoyed his time at school and he actually gets excited when it's a school day.  I highly recommend the school!

If I could, I would give Monarch Academy 50 stars!  I can honestly say that Monarch  has done absolute wonders for my son! My son started at this school when he was  three years old, and has remained until his 5th year, just completing Pre-K.

This school has such a unique, nurturing, creative, and inquisitive atmosphere that it creates the ideal climate for learning.

My son entered the school as an extremely shy and nervous little boy, and through the years they gently coaxed him out of his shell. The AMAZING teachers took the time to actually learn his interests and used them to engage him regularly.

In addition to the imaginative learning experiences at Monarch, the personal touches and extreme effort by the entire staff has consistently impressed me. From holiday celebrations to personalized graduation portfolios, Monarch always goes above and beyond.

With Monarch's creative curriculum and inspired method of teaching, it has truly been the perfect blend of a loving, warm environment and a wonderful learning experience.  I can't wait for my younger son to start attending Monarch!  I truly cannot sing their praises highly enough.

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If I could, I would give Monarch Academy 50 stars! I can honestly say that Monarch has done absolute wonders for my son! My son started at this school when he was three years old, and has remained until his 5th year, just completing Pre-K.\r \r This school has such a unique, nurturing, creative, and inquisitive atmosphere that it creates the ideal climate for learning.\r \r My son entered the school as an extremely shy and nervous little boy, and through the years they gently coaxed him out of his shell. The AMAZING teachers took the time to actually learn his interests and used them to engage him regularly.\r \r In addition to the imaginative learning experiences at Monarch, the personal touches and extreme effort by the entire staff has consistently impressed me. From holiday celebrations to personalized graduation portfolios, Monarch always goes above and beyond.\r \r With Monarch's creative curriculum and inspired method of teaching, it has truly been the perfect blend of a loving, warm

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If I could, I would give Monarch Academy 50 stars! I can honestly say that Monarch has done absolute wonders for my son! My son started at this school when he was three years old, and has remained until his 5th year, just completing Pre-K.\r \r This school has such a unique, nurturing, creative, and inquisitive atmosphere that it creates the ideal climate for learning.\r \r My son entered the school as an extremely shy and nervous little boy, and through the years they gently coaxed him out of his shell. The AMAZING teachers took the time to actually learn his interests and used them to engage him regularly.\r \r In addition to the imaginative learning experiences at Monarch, the personal touches and extreme effort by the entire staff has consistently impressed me. From holiday celebrations to personalized graduation portfolios, Monarch always goes above and beyond.\r \r With Monarch's creative curriculum and inspired method of teaching, it has truly been the perfect blend of a loving, warm