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November 2023 by Kelly Nelson
I went here from 1972 until 1981, from preschool to after school care. My 4 daughters went here as well as my nephews from 1984 to 1990 and from 1996 to 2008. I have such fond memories of all the teachers. I love them. The Ahrens family has created a safe environment. My children are all very successful and excelled in academics which I attribute to their time spent here in this loving but disciplined preschool. I only wish I lived closer so my grandchildren could get the same wonderful experience. I highly recommend this preschool. It is honestly the best in the area!! Hi Ms. Nancy!! And yes she’s the same preschool teacher I had!!
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October 2023 by Peter Liu
Great place! Excellent care for my child! I am very happy that my child is cared for. Super friendly and convenient!
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September 2023 by Y S.
Dorothy Ahrens is really a hidden gem! The staff and Ms. Nancy truly care about the kids. We've toured many schools prior to deciding on DA- even attending 2 other preschools but we always came back to Dorothy Ahrens. They have a wonderful and spacious yard for the kids to play (by far the biggest we have toured). They provide hot lunches and snacks. My kids absolutely love it. Ms. Elizabeth, Ms. Marlene, and Ms. Katie have all taught my kids. My kids have learned so much throughout their time there. They are patient and kind. They nurture the kids and help them grow to succeed. I'm so thankful to the staff for creating a safe environment for the kids.I highly recommend DA. I have nothing but positive things to say about them!
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August 2023 by Diana S.
My daughter has been here for many years. I am crying that she is going into public school next year. Everyone who works there is wonderful. They all take care of her like she is their own. They have great hours. It's like an extension of our family. I love how inclusive they are of kids of all abilities and races. The staff is diverse and loving.
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August 2023 by Marlene C.
Hi, I am Marlene the owners daughter. I never felt like I was my mother slave. I'm sorry that our school didn't work out for you and your son. I hope that you can find a school that really helps him.
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July 2023 by Joe M.
The Ahrens family have run this school since I can remember. My nieces and nephew attended and now are grown with their own children. I cannot recommend this establishment more, you will not be sorry if you enroll yourchildren believe me.
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April 2023 by Brittney O.
This school is not equipped to take care of kids from all backgrounds and needs. When my child was first enrolled, I loved the place. I though the owner was nice and welcoming. Ms. Nancy changed for the worse with my family. She became very disrespectful. She is a huge liar. She would lie and say you said something that never happened. Even when approached respectfully she was very dismissive and refuse to take accountability of her many mistakes. She's racist and cruel. She talk to me and my family like we are beneath her. She's white and she claims the only black woman who work there is her daughter but I see even how she speaks to her "daughter". She demands her to do things in a commanding way. I told her daughter I feel bad for you as a black woman to work under her white privileges. Her daughter was very apologetic to me for her mothers nasty encounter. I don't recommend this place for anybody of any race or nationality.
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January 2023 by Khalid Ibrahim
This nursery is really a safe place to put your beloved kids with piece of mind, the staff are wonderful and always smiling from morning to evening ? not to mention that the business owner is on top of everything all the time and knows the details. They provide healthy food to the kids. They have mix of learn and fun.I have to say that i am from another country so my daughter did not find any difficulty to deal with kids and teachers even she started to speak english words with no time.Finally i am really grateful to the place and its staff and wish them all best of luck.
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October 2022 by Mrs E.
We were extremely selective when it was time to find a daycare. We toured about 10 different ones, none of them were up to our standards of cleanliness, safety, or warm welcoming teachers, until we found Dorothy Ahrens. The minute I stepped foot inside and was greeted by the amazing Ms. Nancy, I knew this was the sanctuary I wanted my toddler to grow and develop in. It felt warm, inviting, safe and you can tell the teachers genuinely love working with kids, whereas the others just felt like a "business center". It has a beautiful outside play area that made me want to be a kid again. My daughter enjoys being there so much she's even cried a few times when she got picked up. They use a very easy app for check in/out, sending photos of your child and to communicate messages to parents. Ms. Nancy, Ms. Marlene, Ms. Elizabeth and Ms. Reilly are all amazing teachers / angels. I would give 10 stars if I could!!!!
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September 2022 by Angelica V.
We were recommended to Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School by a colleague. It has been the GRANDEST decision we have done for our child. I would highly recommend Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School to all of those parents wanting quality and beyond exceptional care for their child/ren.They hold the utmost standards of not only teaching, but also loving my child. It has been an exceptional experience having our son in this preschool. The extra activities, such as water play, having fire fighters and Santa visits are just a few things that I can mention make Dorothy Ahrens the best Nursery School in all of Long Beach and surrounding areas. They are the greatest Nursery/Preschool. The staff goes above and beyond to instruct, care for and love our child. I will forever be grateful for all of the dedication, patience, love, kindness and care that my child has received. He has excelled in his learning and has improved in behavior magnificently all thanks to the school. We also have had assistance in potty training in his earlier years, Which was so helpful to receive such support. Our son is now 5 and going into Kindergarten and Dorothy Ahrens has made this a smooth transition from preschool to kinder for both our son and us as parents. We are so blessed to have our son here and if I were to have another child I would bring them to Dorothy Ahrens without a doubt, because I know all the children receive proper care, education and overall love which is what every child deserves! Thank you to ALL of the staff and Ms. Nancy for loving and caring for our son each day. My son speaks so highly of all of you and my words are just not gratitude enough for all that you have blessed our family with, I am forever grateful. Sincerely, Ms. Vicencio
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September 2022 by Jazmin L.
We toured two other daycares in Long Beach before we decided to enroll our child at DA. The other two daycares seemed to care more about listing a price for every service on their tours then showing us how their daycare took care of the kids. When we toured DA, Ms. Nancy explained to us all the activities the kids did, their schedule, meals and each teachers experience and tenure at DA. We could immediately tell DA cares about not only taking care of your child but also providing a enriching and structured environment that your child can thrive in. Our son has attended since he was two years old and we are always impressed about how much he has learned in his two years there. He comes home excited about what he learns in school and looks forward to attending the next day. He will start the TK program next week and we look forward to our daughter going to DA once she turns two.
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August 2022 by Marcella T.
All of my kids have attended Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School - simply because they're the best! The school provides quality care and child development for an affordable cost. Ms. Nancy and her family have been doing this for a long time, and it shows! For a household with two working parents, I love that care is provided between 6:30 am and 5:30 pm year-round (and meals/snacks are provided). The school even helps potty train. The staff and teachers are so kind; they adore the kids and are a positive support system. The LBUSD Kindergarten curriculum is integrated into the preschool groups in preparation for the TK/Kindergarten transition. The facilities are clean and payment/billing is easy. I can't say enough how amazing Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School is. I've known tons of individuals who attended or had children who attended. I highly recommend.
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April 2022 by Amber K.
I sent my daughter to Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School 30 years ago...It was recommended by a wonderful child giver ( that was taking care of my infant son) at the time, she was amazing. I was blessed and happy she did, I can't say how pleased I was the nursery school 30 years ago... Well nothing changed, The atmosphere is warm and nurturing.. I have been caring for her son and I decide to transfer him from his current preschool,,, It was the best decision I made to transfer him him ....... He was welcomed and all staff and owner have been very nurturing during the transition .. It was the right choice, and the best decision to transfer him to Dorothy Ahrens Nursery school . It has a very family atmosphere and that just what he needed He was welcomed , immediately and the staff and owner have been very nurturing during the transition . I feel blessed to be able to him there, It just what he needed:) And how special he gets to go to a school his mother did... 30 years ago. ......
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December 2017 by Aamir Farooq
I attended this nursery school in 1980s. Excellent preschool. Ms. Ahrens is still around today and very friendly!
