Our experience at GPS has been wonderful. Both of our children attended the preschool program, and…read moreour family has been part of the GPS community for the past three years. The teachers (Mrs Irene, Ms Megan, Mrs Jennifer...), are exceptional--caring, patient, dedicated, and deeply committed to each child's growth and development. They foster a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and eager to learn each day. Our children have thrived here thanks to the incredible staff and the strong sense of community the school provides. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact this preschool has had on our family and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a caring and high-quality early education experience.

My daughter attended the early childhood program for 2 years and she absolutely LOVED it! She had…read moresome of the best teachers. Even though she was in class with specific teachers, all of the teachers interacted with the kids during recess, lunch, and nap times. Miss Patty, Miss Mary, Miss Caryn, Miss Megan, Miss Irene, Miss Jennifer, and Miss Claudia were all so caring and loving to my little girl. They made going to school a happy experience for her. Even the office staff knew who all the kids were. Miss Giaconda knew every single child's name and was always happy to support and encourage them.

We adore Van Gogh! What a wonderful school. The new principal, Ms. Stevens, is so great. Full of…read moreenergy and doing so much for the school to keep it high achieving and safe. The office staff is stellar. The teachers we've had have all been really supportive and easy to communicate with. I also love that there's a Beyond the Bell after school program and lots of extracurriculars right on campus, from music to robotics to art. A gem in the valley, for sure.

What a great school with fantastic Parents, a great Principal and a highly skilled group of…read moreeffective Teachers - making this one of the most desirable LAUSD Elementary campuses in the Valley.

There aren't enough positive things I could say about being part of the community at Highland Hall!…read moreHaving been at the school for three years, and having been a very active member of the schools parent community, I can say with full confidence that it is the complete staff and parent collaboration that makes the school so amazing. Both of my children are thriving in this environment, where the focus is not on technology, but in developing their creative skills in writing, mathematics, music, sports, and above all how to be wonderful humans with their fellow classmates and teachers. We see a dramatic difference from the students around the school in comparison to children who are at the same age group going to public school and for us there's no comparison. This environment allows the students to thrive in ways we only hoped our children would experience. We truly have only wonderful things to say about our experience thus far in these last three years and will absolutely look forward to staying at Highland Hall for the remainder of their education.

The antidote to hustle culture--for kids AND parents…read more Highland Hall has been transformative for our family. In a world of stress, hurry, and noise, this school pushes back hard. My ECC student is thriving in their play-based program, and I'm equally impressed by what I see in the grades. What stands out: Teachers are genuinely cared for (you can feel it in how they show up) Outdoor learning is central, not an afterthought Learning is experienced through hands, heart, and mind (and truly offline and not through a screen) Warm, open community that walks the talk Upper school students are bright, engaged, and have real relationships with each other Academic excellence through curiosity, not pressure The slower pace in early years is intentional--less rote memorization, more wonder and deep learning. It teaches families that thriving happens through joy and community, not grinding. Don't let tuition stop you from exploring. The financial assistance program is robust and real. Schedule a tour and see if Highland Hall is right for your family. For us, it's been worth every penny.

I attended my niece and nephews Winter Percussion Family & Friends show…read more The band directors and all assistant directors are dedicated to all the student musicians and color guard. I truly enjoyed the performance and school spirit. The students were amazing. This yelp elite is GHHS Class of '87

I went to high school here for all four years. very humbling roots. glad that I done with my time…read morehere, but I learned to appreciate the journey. offers quality resources and programs that other high schools in the valley, county, state, and nation do not offer

The food didn't arrive in time…read more.. All staff are very supportive of students being creative and learning. The school is very artistic, really influences students to develop their artistic interests meanwhile getting the required education they need to graduate high school. All accommodation that students may need are met and supported. The school is very helpful and supporting.

We're glad that our daughter transferred to VIPHS. In her words, "The teachers here actually talk…read moreand teach. Many teachers at my old school just let us watch videos." That made me realize how much teacher-led, paper-and-pen instruction helps students focus and learn. As a transfer student, my daughter was warmly supported by teachers, her advisor, and the staff. The community is small, caring, and dedicated. I also joined a Board of Directors meeting before enrolling and was impressed by the school's organization and forward-thinking leadership. VIPHS reports an 81% college-acceptance rate, compared with under 60% at many nearby public high schools. The average class size is about 20 with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, versus 30-35 students and ratios in the high 20s elsewhere. VIPHS is a close-knit, welcoming community that genuinely cares for students and prioritizes personal attention and academic excellence. Plus, drop-off and pick-up are so easy, a small but real bonus for families!

I have recently started attending the toddler program (Monday mornings) with my son. The class is…read morehosted by Miss Gretchen and she and everything about the class is wonderful! The price is very fair ($40/month - with your trial class free of charge). The classes are held in the nursery rooms of a church and they have tons of fun things for kids to see, do, and explore. Some of the highlights include: A ship playground out back, a large sandpit area, ride along toys, bubble pits, a painting area, a dress up area, a reading nook, toy cars and dollhouses, play phones, and a crafts area. I really appreciate Miss Gretchens attention to detail she is very good at interacting with the kids and each class comes with a small snack time (apples, pretzels, cheese) and water in a little cup (to help kids learn how to use a cup; which is genius and something I didn't think of). The moms/grandmas/caregivers who come here are also very nice. Everyone is down to earth and non-judgmental which is something that I really appreciate. We have tons of fun here and I am really glad that I found it!

We recently joined the North Hills Cooperative preschool and it's been wonderful. My three year old…read moreis thriving and loves going to school. The community of parents here are very involved with general meetings, voting on new protocols regarding covid and the curriculum for the kids. Teacher Nancy and her TA Becky, are so amazing with the children. Devoted to their safety, creativity and learning... The children are always front and center. If you are thinking of joining the co-op, be prepared to be involved in this lovely community of wonderful parents and teachers.

We've been a part of this school from Kindergarten through the middle school years. Heschel felt…read morelike a natural transition to our nursery school and synagogue Temple Judea in Tarzana. Heschel has always felt like a second home to us. Pre-pandemic, during and after, their policies and response to global circumstances and Jewish lives have always aligned with our values. They have sustained a high standard in education for over 50 years and I have no doubt they will continue to thrive. One thing I love about the Heschel community is their outreach to engage with the local community beyond its Jewish roots. I feel this is an important quality to instill in our children's values. By embracing and celebrating our Jewish heritage and how we navigate amongst the rest of the world as well; as teaching tolerance goes both ways. I've even heard friends who attend other schools comment on how nice and well behaved the Heschel kids are when it comes to playing sports with our students. The school has many volunteer opportunities for parents and grandparents even. Generations Day is something my daughter's grandparents look forward to every year. So much that her one grandparent from Connecticut will make the trip every time it occurs. I appreciate the policies on all of the technical things as well, including dress code (not uniform based school) and tech use at school. Heschel recognizes that while it's important to build a sense of individuality, they recognize the dangers of social media and tech and put in policies that are relevant to the school. They've taken time to teach our students about social media safety and even "how to say an apology" in their Judaic studies courses. Heschel, as a parochial school, remains current to the times both academically and socially.

Heschel is an incredible school. The community that the school fosters is very special. The faculty…read moreis second to none and the kids that go to the school truly have an environment that allows them to thrive both socially and educationally. My kids have made amazing friends and are always looking forward to being at school. It's a sacrifice for our family both financially as well as in terms of the distance from where we live but the sacrifice is well worth it.

I can't comment on this school from the students point of view. But I can from a parents point of…read moreview. My son just graduated last week and after 4 years of my son going here, here's my thought. My wife and I really liked this school and my son also really liked it. It isn't a big school by any means and of course it has its problems, no school is going to be perfect. If you get bad students, it's going to drag the school down....and bad students start at home, ladies and gentlemen. So parent up and stop leaving it up to the school to raise your kid. Of course there were fights, but in the 4 years my son went there, he told me their were probably around 16 fights, that's 4 fights a year...not bad for a high school. I can't comment on discipline because my son never got into a fight or was the victim of any fight (Thank God). One of his friends did transfer to another school in 11th grade because he claims he was being bullied in the bathrooms. So my son had no idea it was happening. My son had some great teachers he's really going to miss and several that were just "whatever". My sons absolute favorite was Mrs. Schwab, such an amazing teacher who truly is a great man. Mr. Stewart, Mr. Kent, Mrs. Pollard and Mrs. Mencia were other ones he liked alot. I would say that 90% of my sons teachers were great and 10% were just "there". But none of his teachers were "bad". The horseshoe roundabout is a complete nightmare when picking up your child. Avoid it at all costs, you will thank me. Parents double park all over the place, they go out the entrance and enter thru the exit...they basically make it a horror show. I recommend picking up your child on Plummer or what i used to do....have your child walk down Zelzah to the CSUN parking lot and wait for them there. It was a life saver. They had a lot of events on Friday nights thoughtout the years like Fall Festival, Banda Night, Paint Night and so many others. So would I recommend this school? Absolutely. My son is really going to miss this school and I will also as a parent.

If you're looking for a school that is small and this might be the place. If you're looking for…read moremore of a high school experience this isn't the school. Very little engagement from the kids and the activities are bland and repetitive, many kids get excited for the football games but guess what there is no football team. Very little security and low supervision. Causing for a lot of things parents wouldn't like at all. That has been seen multiple times by my student who originally went there. Not many staff during the times the students aren't in class. Not many options for classes and there aren't a variety of teachers. Many teachers do a lot of roles when there should be staff specifically for the occasion.

As a first-time mom, I was anxious and scared about where I would leave my child. When I discovered…read moreGreat Beginnings back in 2010, I was nervous about leaving my daughter at school at such a young age. But soon enough, I started to feel comfortable with the caring staff, and my daughter--now a college student--still remembers them fondly. Now, years later, my niece (kindergarten) and nephew (toddler class) attend Great Beginnings. It's so heartwarming to see that some of the same wonderful staff are still there after all this time. Our family has had such a positive experience over the years. We love that Great Beginnings provides breakfast, lunch, and supper, along with a weekly music class and dance class. One of my favorite things is attending the Christmas, Halloween, and Graduation performances--seeing my niece and nephew on stage is always such a joy. I'm truly happy that our family continues to be a part of the Great Beginnings community!

All 4 of my kids have went here since my 12 year old was a baby , to now my 10 month old is going…read moreto start soon! This daycare has had the most caring staff, I've never had an issue once with anything or anyone there.. my kids all had amazing experiences and to this day they wish they can go back! My 2 younger ones are blessed to have the opportunity to attend! My son also started learning so much, English & Spanish + counting and ABC's since he was 2-3 years old! They have an amazing group of teachers there!