Yelp 
89 reviews
4.7/5 average rating
Pilar R.
Newport Beach, CA
Pilar R.
Newport Beach, CA
"SHINING STARS STAFF IS THE BEST! My son attended for 2 years, starting at 2 1/2. As all parents can relate, you hate to let your child go! Ms. Tina was amazing with the transition and kept in constant communication to ease the separation for my son and I. She took him in as her own. Stacy and Pam run a tight ship and their efforts are appreciated and co..." Read more
8 years ago
Karina H.
Orange, CA
"My 5 year old just transitioned into Kinder and my 3 year old is still there. They love it! The staff is wonderful. They are super organized and the facilities are always clean. They offer a number of great activities like yoga, music or soccer. They also plan some fun events throughout the year like a "drive-in" movie day, Easter Egg Hunt with an Easter Bun..." Read more
8 years ago
Karina H.
Orange, CA
"My 5 year old just transitioned into Kinder and my 3 year old is still there. They love it! The staff is wonderful. They are super organized and the facilities are always clean. They offer a number of great activities like yoga, music or soccer. They also plan some fun events throughout the year like a "drive-in" movie day, Easter Egg Hunt with an Easter Bun..." Read more
8 years ago
Patrick J.
Hermosa Beach, CA
"Our precious Lily attended Shining Star from 3 years old to 5 years old. We looked at five other preschools before finding Shining Star. They all looked real nice on the outside but had a closed door ,cold policy. Not a shining star, it is a warm , safe , loving environment. The staff is so wonderful. Stacy and Pam keep the school running so smooth. T..." Read more
8 years ago
Patrick J.
Hermosa Beach, CA
"Our precious Lily attended Shining Star from 3 years old to 5 years old. We looked at five other preschools before finding Shining Star. They all looked real nice on the outside but had a closed door ,cold policy. Not a shining star, it is a warm , safe , loving environment. The staff is so wonderful. Stacy and Pam keep the school running so smooth. T..." Read more
8 years ago
Robin R.
El Toro, CA
"This has been an amazing preschool and daycare for my daughter. Initially it was a difficult transition from being at an I home daycare situation, but she has really blossomed since being in Mrs. Lori's classroom! This is a an excellent preschool that teaches Christian values and keeps the entire school extremely clean! I'm very happy with the quality of le..." Read more
8 years ago
Robin R.
El Toro, CA
"This has been an amazing preschool and daycare for my daughter. Initially it was a difficult transition from being at an I home daycare situation, but she has really blossomed since being in Mrs. Lori's classroom! This is a an excellent preschool that teaches Christian values and keeps the entire school extremely clean! I'm very happy with the quality of le..." Read more
8 years ago
J H.
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
"My son has been going here for 3 years. He is now going to kindergarten, so sadly has to leave. Shining Stars is a quality daycare. The site is clean and safe. As your child grows and goes to a new class, there is consistency with the quality care provided. That is so important to me as I am always worried about a change when he starts a new class after lovi..." Read more
8 years ago
J H.
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
"My son has been going here for 3 years. He is now going to kindergarten, so sadly has to leave. Shining Stars is a quality daycare. The site is clean and safe. As your child grows and goes to a new class, there is consistency with the quality care provided. That is so important to me as I am always worried about a change when he starts a new class after lovi..." Read more
8 years ago
W K.
Irvine, CA
"The entire staff at this school is very nice, caring and courteous. I could not ask really for anything more. My son has gone here for the last 2 years or so even during his transition to potty training. It was very hard for him to get adjusted in the beginning but he has really taken to the program and enjoys going to school now. There is a good sch..." Read more
9 years ago
W K.
Irvine, CA
"The entire staff at this school is very nice, caring and courteous. I could not ask really for anything more. My son has gone here for the last 2 years or so even during his transition to potty training. It was very hard for him to get adjusted in the beginning but he has really taken to the program and enjoys going to school now. There is a good schedule..." Read more
9 years ago
Brian R.
Irvine, CA
"I was ver apprehensive about sending my baby girl to a preschool/daycare wasn't very keen on the idea.
Ever since she started here, her vocabulary has improved, shapes, colors. The whole deal
I have to admit I am impressed the staff all seems very caring and courteous."
10 years ago
Brian R.
Irvine, CA
"I was ver apprehensive about sending my baby girl to a preschool/daycare wasn't very keen on the idea. Ever since she started here, her vocabulary has improved, shapes, colors. The whole deal I have to admit I am impressed the staff all seems very caring and courteous."
10 years ago
Shannon R.
Cypress, CA
"My son attended Shining Stars Christian for 2 1/2 years. The decision to move him was heartbreaking - my employment location moved and I kept driving 20 miles out of my way so he could continue at Shining Stars. I was so confident in the care he was receiving that I maintained this schedule for several months!The staff is caring, educated, and consis..." Read more
10 years ago
S G.
Aliso Viejo, CA
"My son went here for about a year. Overall the staff is caring but the lack of organization and communication at this school led us to leave. The focus on learning preschool skills also seemed to be lacking. As soon as I moved my son to another nearby school he totally blossomed and starting writing letters and spelling. I also was not keen that I asked abo..." Read more
10 years ago
Brenda G.
Costa Mesa, CA
"I absolutely LOVE this school! We started my daughter here when she was 18 months old (a little over a year ago). Mrs. Yami is the teacher for that age & I promise you will not be disappointed if your child is in her class! She goes above & beyond with everything. She truly loves the kids in her class & treats them as if they were her own. S..." Read more
10 years ago
Eunice P.
Lake Forest, CA
"As a mom who has worked with many children, preschools, and teachers professionally, I was looking for a very specific school for my toddler. First, the staff: once I met the director, Stacy, she put me at ease right away, explaining the benefits of placing my son into school. She was very knowledgeable and personable. I can tell right away that the staf..." Read more
10 years ago
Eunice P.
Lake Forest, CA
"As a mom who has worked with many children, preschools, and teachers professionally, I was looking for a very specific school for my toddler. First, the staff: once I met the director, Stacy, she put me at ease right away, explaining the benefits of placing my son into school. She was very knowledgeable and personable. I can tell right away that the staf..." Read more
10 years ago
Suzy L.
Mission Viejo, CA
"This school has been a Godsend for our son. He had been having serious behavior issues for over a year and had been expelled from several preschools before I came to speak to the director. She felt that they may be able to work with him and agreed to give it a try. He certainly has had his challenges over the past year, but the director, his teacher Mrs. Ter..." Read more
10 years ago
Suzy L.
Mission Viejo, CA
"This school has been a Godsend for our son. He had been having serious behavior issues for over a year and had been expelled from several preschools before I came to speak to the director. She felt that they may be able to work with him and agreed to give it a try. He certainly has had his challenges over the past year, but the director, his teacher Mrs. Ter..." Read more
10 years ago
Chauncy H.
Irvine, CA
"Shining Stars is an AMAZING school! I have 3 boys in the school. My oldest who is now 4 began when he was 18 months. I now have 2.5 year old twins in the school who also started at 18 months. The teachers are SUPER teachers...Mrs. Yami..the infant, teacher is so awesome..very loving and gentle....and wayyy cool! I really hated to see them go to another..." Read more
11 years ago
Denise B.
El Toro, CA
"All 3 of my children attend Shining Stars Christian Preschool. It is an amazing place! My oldest son had been there for over 3 years. He has been assessed and been "promoted" to higher classes as warranted. They consistently have caring, intelligent teachers who keep my kids motivated and above their "grade" level. Each class has a teacher and an assi..." Read more
11 years ago
GotYelp L.
Lake Forest, CA
"I enrolled my 4 year old daughter in this school after reading good reviews on Yelp and toured the school. I was impressed by the spacious and clean playground. But I immediately witdrawed her after two weeks of enrollment. The director was great in explaning the program and she is very energetic when we first met during the tour. She was also one of the tea..." Read more
11 years ago
Carla O.
Newport Beach, CA
"My kids love this pre-school! The children really learn great things. The teachers are spectacular!! I would not even consider another place:)"
11 years ago
"SHINING STARS STAFF IS THE BEST! My son attended for 2 years, starting at 2 1/2. As all parents can relate, you hate to let your child go! Ms. Tina was amazing with the transition and kept in constant communication to ease the separation for my son and I. She took him in as her own. Stacy and Pam run a tight ship and their efforts are appreciated and co..." Read more
8 years ago