I removed my previous review because, after reflecting on our family's experience, I no longer felt…read moreit accurately represented how I feel today. My daughter attended Tiny Thinkers beginning in December 2020 and remained there through age four, so this review reflects several years of experience rather than a brief enrollment. There were many things I genuinely appreciated about Tiny Thinkers. Ms. Jana, Ms. Delilah, Ms. Alejandra, and many of the teachers in the younger classrooms were incredibly kind, patient, and caring. Ms. Alejandra even helped potty train my daughter, and I will always be grateful for the love and support she showed our family. Those positive experiences are the reason this review is difficult to write. Unfortunately, our experience changed as my daughter got older. Around age four, she cried every day at drop-off. At the time, I assumed it was simply separation anxiety. Even now, over a year later, she still tells me she doesn't want to go back because "Ms. Lupe was mean to me." She brought it up again just yesterday, completely on her own. For context, my daughter is autistic and high-functioning. She is verbal, was successfully potty trained while attending Tiny Thinkers, and did not have significant behavioral issues such as aggression toward staff or other children. Like many young children, she sometimes struggled with transitions and occasionally needed extra patience and emotional support. What concerned me most was how those moments seemed to be handled. I often felt that when she struggled, the response was to remove her from an activity rather than help teach her through it. One example that has stayed with me was when she had difficulty sharing the soccer ball. Instead of being coached through taking turns and learning the expectations of the game, she was simply no longer allowed to participate. I understand preschool teachers manage busy classrooms and difficult situations every day, but I had hoped for a more nurturing, teaching-focused approach. Initially, my daughter attended Tiny Thinkers for part of the day while also attending a public school special day class. When that program changed, we had to find another full-time placement. At the time, it felt incredibly stressful, but looking back it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. She flourished almost immediately after transitioning. She now loves going to school and summer camp, participates happily, has grown tremendously socially and emotionally, and no longer cries at drop-off. Watching that transformation made me reflect differently on our experience and realize she simply needed an environment that was a better fit for how she learns and develops. I know every child is different, and many families may have a wonderful experience here, especially in the younger classrooms. However, if your child is neurodivergent or benefits from additional patience, flexibility, and emotional support, I would encourage you to ask detailed questions about how those needs are handled. I truly wanted to leave another glowing review because there are wonderful teachers at Tiny Thinkers who made a positive impact on our family. But knowing what I know now, I would make a different choice for my daughter, and I hope sharing our experience helps other parents find the environment that's the best fit for their child.

Now that we have had a fabulous, nurturing, and successful year at our preschool, I can give a much…read moreneeded, over due review. This was the worst experience for us. My little STILL talks about how mean her teacher, Ms. Lupe, was to her and it's been over a year since she went here. Let me start by saying these "teachers" do not have degrees. They have certificates at the most. They do not know how to handle toddlers who have lots of energy. Or a special needs child. If you have a passive child, you may be a better fit here. Their way of handling difficult toddlers is to sit them in with the director in a chair. They do not communicate, or know how to communicate, or interpret a toddlers emotional needs, which makes a very frustrated toddler. Ms. Lupe was the worst. Her long sharp dragon lady nails alone shouldn't be allowed in working with toddlers. My 3 yr old child came home reciting "Give me my money" in which she learned with Ms. Lupe teaching them and filming them from a Tik Tok trend. She supposedly was given a warning from director Marisol ( who she is besties with). She came home with injuries multiple times, one being a huge black eye from a "monkey bar injury". She hated going to school every day. I really hope this policy changed, But after your initial tour, you will never see the inside of the school again, even for special holiday programs. They will have an Instagram live so you can watch your child perform. They say they have "an open door policy" because by state law, they have to. But you are not welcomed unannounced. If you buzz the ringer at the director's door, someone with come and crack the door open to see what you want. Then shut the door in your face while you wait outside. The few times I did go into Marisol's office, I heard all the screaming babies and little ones in the room next door. The smell of dirty diapers in the air. When you arrive to drop off or pick up, they meet you at the locked gate, you are NOT WELCOME to ever go inside. You will never be invited back for parent conferences, that is all done over the phone. They want as little contact with you as possible, other than to meet you at the pick up gate to complain about your child, in front of your child. They leave lunch boxes out in the heat and direct sun all day, lie and tell you they keep them inside. Some also don't speak English here. Some teachers speak very little English. They also had some State Violations while we were there. One being that they had lied about how many kids they had at the facility. This place is truly a mill. The ONLY kind and compassionate teachers that we encountered were Ms. Dalilah and Ms. Favi. Like I said, our experience was over a year ago, and I hope things have improved and changed. Please research and interview preschools before making that huge decision, these are our babies and most can't talk or are just starting to talk and put sentences together. And most importantly, TRUST your intuition.

The only school i fully trusted with my twins boys from the start. As a stay at home mom it was…read morereally hard for me to find a school for my twin boys. I went to 4/5 different schools and went i found this and did a tour I knew this was the one for them. These is not just a school, they treat my family and I as family. My boys learned so much from them in a span of few months being here. As Christian Montessori school they really are the best fit for my kids teaching school and values. My boys are so sad to even leave this school. (we had to leave because we moved a different country) kass:"mommy teacher valerie is my bestfriend, ill miss her.." kyeden"mommy ill miss her.. justin hugged me, ill miss all of them" thank you for welcoming us and treating our kids with love & care. forever grateful! amazing school!!! :)

We are so lucky to have found this place and enroll our daughter here. She has been enrolled since…read more15 months and is coming up on 7 months at the daycare. Ms. Viviana and Ms. Valerie are great and she has been learning so much. I can tell she loves school because she runs to the gate at drop off and walks confidently inside. After school, she is always mentioning her friends. I really love the community here and it does feel like a village of parents helping each other care for our children. There are also many opportunities for fun events to meet other parents. I really can't say enough good things about this daycare. It's clean, they provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks, and it's affordable. The activities are engaging and I really appreciate the practical life skills being taught. My daughter comes home knowing how to put away her shoes and toys now! Thank you, Ms. Viviana, Ms. Valerie, and Mr. Marwin for all the care you provide for our children!

This after school is one of the best after school I had. It has awesome service, nice teachers and…read morereally good food. You don't need to worry about your children because they are safe here.

This preschool and after-school program is such an amazing place to be a part of. The staff are so…read moresweet and so welcoming. The students have a great time doing fun activities while also learning and studying.

My son has been at magnet way for about 10 months now and we couldn't be happier. Ani and her staff…read moremake my son very happy and comfortable. Leaves me at peace knowing my son is excited to attend daily! We can't thank Ani enough.

My daughter started attending Magnet way daycare back in September 2021 when she was 14 months old…read more Ms. Ani hands down the best with kids and trustworthy. My daughter really enjoys her time here . They go above and beyond. I highly recommend this daycare.

Without these women, I don't know how I would've raised my twin boys honestly. As a full-time…read moreworking mom, these women are saints honestly for what they do. Your children are beyond safe the teachers/nurses are complete professionals I mean above and beyond all these women truly care and love what they do every single one of them, including the owner and anyone who has anything negative to say about them it's just simply not true. There are no 24 hour daycare's, which a lot of mothers need out there like Penny and Peggy's. There's 24 hour daycare's all right, but go check them out. They're disgusting and nowhere where I would ever leave my children. I honestly don't know how I would've done it without this woman . They're true true angels thank you ladies for everything you did for the boys and I we love you so much to this day and always will.

Penny and Peggy took care of my daughter since she was 1 year and 8 months old. The teachers, the…read morestaff, and the administrators are super nice and helpful. My daughter really loved going thereshe always had such fun and made good friends there. Their facilities are shaded, full of trees, plants and flowers and they are always very clea. Their food is really good too. I definitely recommend them for anyone who needs a day care for their child.

I would give this place 0 stars don't bring your kid here it's set up nicely for a kid but the…read moreteachers ain't no good.

That lady was amazing. My children fell in love with her immediately. She is very sweet, funny,…read morecaring, and understanding. I would definitely recommend her to anyone. Plus, her prices are affordable in these days of inflation.

Love this day care. Tried out multiple ones before this one. My kiddo did not bond with the other…read morecaregivers the way she does with Susanna. My kiddo also does not love everyone, but she gets visibly excited when I drop her off. I also love that she is very professional.

I did a lot of daycare research when I had to start returning to in-person work after a year of…read moreworking from home, and Susanna's was one of the few options that fit our needs at an affordable rate! She offers flexibility with pick up hours for parents that might occasionally have to work past 6:00 and has a part time option since we'll likely be working in more of a hybrid model moving forward. On top of that, she was extremely kind and warm when we did our tour and her daycare is lovely, with lots of toys, activities and a great outdoor play area! Our boy loves the swing in the backyard and starts every day there with a big smile! Our son was born in the pandemic and has basically been attached to me 24/7 his whole life, so I'm very grateful that now he'll hopefully learn a little bit of independence and get to spend time socializing with other kids his age. Susanna has been very understanding of any separation anxiety and sends pictures throughout the day. She's incredibly patient and caring with him when he struggles to nap without me - that continues to be a work in progress, but hopefully he'll continue to improve! Thank you Susanna for taking such good care of our sweet boy and for the incredibly valuable service you provide to families!

We absolutely love this school! My daughter started here at 3 years old, and it was her very first…read moreschool before transitioning to LAUSD after graduating from the ETK program. Her first teacher, Ms. Diana, was amazing and so loved by my daughter. She gave her such a positive and loving first school experience. Now, every summer, my daughter can't wait to come back and be with Ms. Griselda, who continues to make her feel loved, supported, and excited to learn. The teachers are wonderful, and the director Ms Priscila always on top of everything. We are so grateful for the care, dedication, and positive environment they provide. I highly recommend this school to any family!

Priscilla and Sandy are very helpful. They're the right fit for my kid's needs. Its close to home,…read moretheyre classrooms are clean, the playground is very clean and theres a lot of them

If you are looking for childcare call and schedule a tour for peaceful mind child care immediately!…read moreOur oldest just "graduated" and is off to TK, our middle child still attends and our youngest will be going there before we know it. About 3 years ago we were looking for new childcare and after touring with Cynthia we knew we found the right spot! One of the things that stood out to me was the beautiful pictures of all the kids she had up in her house, her love for the children, both past and present, was abundantly clear. Cynthia and Ashley go above and beyond to make days special for the kids: lots of wonderful crafts, special water play toys, holiday celebrations, handmade gifts for parents that are priceless... just to name a few things. They are more than childcare... they have become family and I could not recommend them more!

Peaceful Mind Child Care will always hold a special place in our hearts…read more Our journey with Cynthia and Ashley began in 2018 with our son. During his time there, he developed his social skills, thrived in the classroom, and enjoyed a variety of activities that were not only rooted in the curriculum but also full of fun. After two wonderful years, we were sad to say goodbye, but we were fortunate to return in 2021 with our daughter. In this loving and nurturing environment, she flourished. We witnessed so many milestones--her first steps, first words, and an adventurous palate that grew with the variety of foods she experienced. After three years, she graduated alongside her cohort, but the friendships she made there are lifelong. Some of the children are even her classmates now in elementary school. Every time she sees Cynthia or Ashley, she runs to hug them because she misses them dearly! We still walk by to say hello, because Peaceful Mind Child Care truly gave us peace of mind.

Years of experience and have had their kids from infancy till school age. Have been in business for…read moreyears. They are now enrolling:)

Little Bee Academy Northridge is the most wonderful place. It was by luck I found them, but we…read moreliterally hit the jackpot. From the moment I walked in the door (pre-covid) the environment was warm and welcoming. My son was only 10 months old, not walking but very loving. I have watched my son learn colors, numbers and letters. He learned to share. He has had fun with art projects and water play (during the summer). He talks non-stop and so curious now, they encouraged him talk and really communicate. Potty training was scary as a first time mom of a boy but they made it a flawless teamwork transition. He was fully potty trained by 2 1/2. My son loves playing with all the other kids and it truly feels like a community. He runs in to see his friends every day with a giant smile on his face. Lastly, there were days that I was feeling overwhelmed as a mom, I didn't know how to handle a behavior situation at home and I felt I could talk to them and really absorb their advice. Just that little advice or encouragement to me was priceless! Thank you Nana, Sheena and the rest of the Little Bee teachers my son is lucky to have had you in all of our lives and we look forward to coming back to visit for many years to come! Thank you for loving my son and our whole family! We love Little Bee Academy!