Academy For Early Learning is the best preschool I could've asked for for my daughter. She's a bit of an introvert and has a hard time in social situations at times. To say I was a bit nervous for her was an understatement, especially from transitioning out of a very small daycare prior. Everyone welcomed her with open arms and treated her like one of their own. She quickly found her voice and made friends fast. The teachers are all so really lovely and kind and an extension of me when I can't be there. The director is so helpful and flexible and willing to work with us on scheduling and fee schedules. We are eternally grateful for this school and staff. Thank you! And do yourself a favor and pay them a visit if you're in the market for a school for your little one. read more

Please see attached photo ! And please do not send your children to this place , my son is 2 and nonverbal and they not only neglected my child my son was hurt and no one ever notified me read more

This is how the facility looks, i reported it to the city of Inglewood code enforcement, i hope it gets repaired read more

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My son loves this school and I am so happy with the progress he is making. He has wonderful friends and the teachers are so supportive. We have been experiencing a lot of change recently (I had major surgery and can't drive) and the teachers have really helped him process this time. They assist my 70+ year old mother get him in and out of the car when necessary and I can honestly say I feel they love my son and want the best for him. Teacher Marisol, Teacher Brenda, and Teacher Judy have been lifesavers!!! read more

We love Academy For Early Learning. We first took our son to the school when he was 7 months old -- he went for only about 4 days as part of a backup care program through my work. Our regular daycare at the time was closed for the week and Academy had capacity. B immediately took to the teachers and by day two he was off and running during drop off. It happened to be over Valentine's Day and when I picked him up, they had made a little craft project with him that I just loved. At the time we were living and working in West LA so as much as I would have loved to move him, it didn't make sense. Flash forward about a year and we moved to Westchester/Inglewood. B was staying at home with dad but we wanted to get him back in daycare to give dad time during the day and give B some social experiences. Immediately we called Academy. B now goes full time again and we couldn't be happier with the experience. He is learning new songs and language every day, they offer sports and Spanish at an affordable price & music class is completely included. The teachers are extremely easy to work with (I was really nervous about consistency during potty training but they followed our lead so well he caught on perfectly). They make solid judgement calls during the day and communicate all issues & positive feedback regularly. Our son loves going to school and it makes us feel that much better leaving him during the day with a staff that really seems to care about the kids. FYI - our son started attending at 1 year 9 months and is currently 2 years 2 months. read more

Great school , Great school. Great teachers. My son love his teacher. Miss Mirasol is the best. The other teacher as well.

I decided to wait a while before posting this review as to make sure I was objective with my report. Pros: My son was able to thrive and achieve the required developmental milestones while at this school. As a parent, you are looking for the developmental signals which let you know your child is doing ok. It felt good to experience my child reaching these goals. For example, he learned some Spanish which he wouldn't have otherwise been able to pick up so quickly on his own or at home. With very little resources the Teachers were able to support me in making sure he thrived. I knew the Teachers loved my child and only wanted the best for him. Cons: It became apparent that the school was not following certain policies and guidelines related to running a daycare. I was able to overlook some things until I realized that my son was getting sick way too often. My son attended this school for close to a year and I started to realize his health was always compromised. My wife and I would work on getting him well, return him to the school and he would become sick again. I understood that there were daycare germs and seasonal viruses that children would be challenged with but I also knew/felt that something else was off. My push for taking him out of the daycare was when several kids contracted hand, foot and mouth disease. This was astounding to me because not only did the Director fail to notify the parents correctly but this disease is caused from a lack of cleanliness in an environment and how a person handles a child with diaper changes; among other things related to cleanliness. After calling the Child Care Licensing Division, they informed me that the way the daycare handled this case was against regulations. I chose not to tell them which daycare I was inquiring about because I knew that shutting this facility down would affect a whole community. I'll end by saying that the Director needs to become stronger in her business practice and learn to communicate better with parents and be less passive aggressive when faced with challenges. In addition, If you choose to send your child here just know I simply wanted to give you a heads up on what you might encounter. Finally, my son has been in a new daycare for close to 2 months and has not gotten sick once. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place! My daughter started here at 8 weeks and it really became her second home. The teachers are fantastic and you can tell how much they love all their kids. And even the teachers that never had my daughter in class are excited to see her and tell me stories about things she did throughout the day. Even though it is a school environment (and my daughter has learned so much there!) it's very much a big family and I feel so lucky that we found this place! read more

I feel I have waited too long to post this review, so I finally got around it. I have 3 small children and they all attend this school/daycare. Each one of the teachers is amazing, and take very good care of the little ones. The kids love their teachers and have lots of fun. Also, I have seen a huge learning progress in all of them thanks to the hard work of everyone there. My 2 year old is speaking in full sentences, knows numbers, colors, etc (teacher Marsol). My 1 year old started walking at 10 Months and understands so much (teacher Brenda/Rosalyn). The structure and routine that he follows at school has helped him follow the routine and structure that we have at home so smoothly. Finally, my 4 year happens to have Down syndrome and that did not stop them from welcoming her and treating her like everyone else (teacher Judy & Delmi). The owner- Ms. Kirstin and teachers have been open to learning and working with us to provide the best support for our daughter. She has been included and given the same opportunities as her typical peers. From the moment I spoke to Kirstin and mentioned to her that my daughter had a disability, she always presumed competence. She suggested we put Kayla with her peers her age and see how she would do. Thanks to her efforts and the teachers, our daughter is blossoming and doing very well overall. We are thankful for this place and everyone there. This is truly a loving, caring environment where any parent can feel at peace to go to work knowing their kids are in a safe place. Thank you! read more

Our daughter has been at the academy for about 2 years now, she will be entering TK at our local elementary next week. She is smart and friendly and most of all well prepared and ready for anything. That is because of the great teachers & staff here at the academy. Everyone involved that has helped her during her time here we will definitely miss. We are grateful for the wonderful care she has received. read more

UPDATE: 2016 3 years later and my youngest child is leaving the school only due to distance because we have moved. WE ARE SAD!!! The Academy is like family and there will never be another school like it!! read more

My child is extremely shy and had difficult experiences at other schools, but thanks to Teacher Doris and the staff, she is beginning to come out of her shell. The school worked diligently to challenge my child on her level which showed successful results. They understood child development as exhibited by the method of their teaching. As a teacher myself, I was pleased to see that they scaffold instruction to meet the needs of every child. She is now prepared for the social and academic rigor of elementary school. read more

My daughter has been here for a year and I love it so far. The teachers are caring and they provide a stimulating curriculum for the kids that encourages their social skills and teaches them problem solving. They go on field trips, take music classes, and have themed events. They provide food which is a big plus!! My child loves her teacher and I do too! read more