Sound of Music Preschool

Went to take a tour of the faculty. I came an hour earlier than I scheduled. All the kids were In this back room that looked dark. I didn’t get a good look in the room, the director poked her head in to tell someone on the other side a visitor arrived. (Weird??? Red flag) The lady was nice showed me around but I requested three times to see the back room and she denied me. Said its just babies and changed the subject with activities that the children do (another red flag). I spoke with one of the moms she said her kid is in the play area when she picks her up. (Another red flag, when I arrived her child was in that back room not in play area she thought. I asked if she has ever seen that room and she said no). Reading the other reviews just scare me. If I wouldn’t have came early I might have had my daughter go there. Scary. Go unannounced. You will see what I am talking about.

My son Zander attends Sound of Music, and I can say I am pleased with how everything is going Irena is awesome and her assistance as well. At first my son would cry, of course it was that separation stage, but he is over it and really enjoys to go there. They have activities for them my son brings home really cute projects that they do there. So overall I am pleased and for most the price you can’t beat it, and the area is awesome. Thank you Irena

Being a new resident to the South Bay and this preschool being down the street from me walking distance so of course I had to check this place out although prices seemed too good to be true which they are, i took a tour and this place is just filthy and way too cluttered. Had to use the restroom and those were also filthy and toilet wasn’t flushed. Seems like a fire hazard. So before you decide to take your child there i recommend a tour

My son shouts «Yay!» every time we pull up to his day care, The Sound of Music. He is well taken care of. He is shown love and affection. And he reciprocates this adoration. His confidence & communication skills are steadily growing.
Trying to find a day care reminded me of going to night clubs in my younger years… When a certain club was «The Club» to go to, and the place to be seen in. We spent humiliating 3-​hour, scantily clad, waits in the cold and/​or rain, watching others walk right past us and gain entry by giving the bouncer a generous tip, then paid a ridiculous entrance fee, only to get in moments before last call, and to find that the club was half-​empty.
Too often in life we think «If I only knew then what I know now». Here is the chance to use that hard-​earned knowledge NOW.
After touring SEVERAL of the «highly-​esteemed», inflated-​cost day cares available the South Bay (but not really «available», as they ALL have waiting lists), we were welcomed with open arms by one of the most over-​qualified people in her profession. She is highly educated (Masters Degree) in fine arts & classical music, has the heart of an angel, and works harder than ANYONE I’ve ever seen. She is sympathetic, and willing to work with budgetary constraints. Her loving staff are attentive, and beyond trust-​worthy.
We couldn’t be happier, and have no intention to relocate.
With the distinct probability of sounding like a sarcastic jerk: If you want a glossy binder filled with «curriculum» for a toddler, feel the need to wait several months until there’s an opening at «The Best Day Care», only to be gouged by a passive aggressive admissions aka sales person, then this is definitely not the place for your you and your child.

This is the most unique child care. Loving,
creative, warm & caring all with a structure.
18 years ago I took one of my grandchildren here & this year, I was delighted to find it’s still going strong with the same artistic owner Irina. She adores children and happens to be a fine classical pianist, hence the name“the sound of Music”. She’s definitely not mainstream, she’s creative, loving and goes with the flow of nature. A perfect environment for my grandson.

Please don’t be fooled by the beautiful playground outside because your child will never be outside. A majority of the time is spent in a dark dingy room with a large tv and sugary food. I brought my 2 year old here and unfortunately for toddlers and babies they strap them into a baby seat and have them watch tv ALL DAY in a separate, small room. Though the teachers of the older children seemed sweet and helpful the owner lied about the menu items and curriculum. My daughter cried everyday for the week I brought her there and I realized that something was wrong since she’s in school now and loves it. If you don’t mind paying people to put a tv in front of your child then by all minds take them to the school. However if you are looking for a school with a good developmental program or learning environment do not go to this school.

I should have wrote a review a long time ago about this preschool. I checked out this place a couple of years ago for my son. Glad I called at the last minute to come by to see the preschool and interviewed the director/​owner, Irina. My husband and I were taken aback by the condition of the school and the lack of care. While my husband was talking to the director, I decided to look around on my own. I noticed that the place was kinda dark and dingy, and didn’t have any lights on. The kids were outside playing at the time. The main room was very dusty and floors needed vacuuming. There was a section of piled up chairs and furnitures which was an accident waiting to happen. I walked into a room where the babies and toddlers were. The room was tiny to begin with. The toddlers were strapped and seat belted into one of those tables with maybe 3 – 4 seating holes that is kind of like a large high chair/​table combo. The toddlers were confined to the table and watching TV while the overwhelmed-​looking teacher was changing the diaper of a baby. I was horrified by this. Then I checked out the little kids’ bathroom. The little stalls were filthy and the toilets were not flushed. Completely unsanitary. Right before we left, I asked Irina about their daily menu and pricing. She mentioned that they had a great deal plus first month was free, which I never heard of especially for a preschool. Then she was telling me that they feed the kids free breakfast of either cereal or sticky buns (the prepackaged, sugar-​filled kind), like it was no big deal. As we left, we walked by the playground where the kids were playing. One of the little kids ran up to the fence towards us to say hi. Then one of the staff scolded and admonished the child right in front of us. Great way to impress possible new clients and they definitely scared us away! I really wanted to report them to better business bureau. ***NOTE TO PARENTS: Please visit the preschools and inspect the grounds. Also, go back unannounced to check it out just to make sure that the facility is just as good as your first visit. Your child is in their hands. If the price is too good to be true, it probably is.

My 2 children attended the Sound of Music and it was thoroughly an enjoyable experience for our family. Miss Irina & all the Staff had such compassion and love that was always given to the kids. The home cooked meals were such a bonus & throughly enjoyed by my picky eaters. I would HIGHLY recommend the Sound of Music to any family.

Im so happy with Sound of Music Preschool. My 4 year old has been attending their school for almost 5 months now and loves it… too much as she doesnt want to leave when I go to pick her up! The teachers there are very attentive to her needs as well. (She can be a handful at times!) I would definitely recommend this preschool!

My children attended Sound of Music and had a wonderful, old fashioned experience. The schedule was perfect for a three year old, actually taught Benny to read. And give him the structure to excel academically throughout his primary educational experience. The teachers were very caring and loving. We enjoyed the experience.

Do not send your baby here under any circumstances! If I could give less than one star, I would. On the very rare occasion the kids were outside playing when I dropped off my son, the owner would put him in one of those big cars and strap him in. He never got a chance to play. They fed him sweets and other junk food all day long. I finally pulled him out when I got there to pick him up and found him in the back room, alone and completely unsupervised, tied into a seat in front of a TV while the owner/​director was sitting at her desk in another room. She didn’t think anything was wrong with tying up my baby with a sheet and leaving him alone in front of the TV. I filed a police report, but of course she lied. You’re paying for her Audi, not for her to play with and teach your child. This place should be shut down.

I wish I could give this place ZERO STARS. The playground looks great, the inside looks great; see the fishtank in their photos? Your kid will NEVER see it nor will they see the outside playground very often. If they aren’t busy leaving your child unattended, they are busy not making the food on the menu. Good luck! The savings is NOT WORTH IT.

this is a great pre-​school with caring staff and good environment. Irina, prepares children for school and gives them the necessary base to succeed. My boy didn’t speak English when he started going to the Sound of Music, within 6 months, he was fluent, now a year and a half later he is starting to read, he understands the concept of adding and subtracting as well.

Great school. My child is always happy to go. Home cooked meals, clean and safe.