Wonderful school. My two daughters started out here at the age of 2&3. Our now 5 year old just…read moregraduated TK. Our 4 year old, will continue here until graduating TK. Ms. Nina has been nothing but helpful and resourceful, gracious and patient through our families' tough times financially, mentally and physically. Ms. Rima (retired) we'll miss her dearly & Ms. Angela (2&3 yo class) have helped potty train both girls. They're so attentive and pay such great attention to detail with all children, as well as the other teachers. They're so loving and kind! Grateful to have them make the littles feel so comfortable and safe. Now Ms. Carmen who's also new to the school, has been such a joy to meet. Ms. Valentin & Ms. Claudine (4&5 yo class) teach the children so much academically. They've learned so much and makes us feel confident to send our 5 year old to Kindergarten this coming school year. Thank you so much for continuing to guide the children into their new journeys off to elementary school. Their programs during the regular school year & summer are both wonderful. Yes, the school may seem out of date and look older but it's not about materialistic items. It's about the love, patience and care each teacher has provided for every student. Besides, the school can always learn, gain & advance with the new technology + suggestions we could make to improve the school.

My baby boy goes to this school and he feels happy and super safe here!!!! He loves to wake up…read moreearlier and looks forward to going to school more than before.

I had two kids at Mary Alice over the past 6 years…read more Our oldest started during the pandemic, when you had to drop off your little one at the door and a staff member would take their little hand and toddle them off to class. The friendly woman who usually greeted us was Lily, the front desk person at the time. We grew to really trust Lily and she has since become this center's director! Amanda, the director when we started, is now regional director. I cannot say enough good things about them. They orchestrate a complicated environment involving small children, teachers, and parents in a kind and professional way. Lily still takes a moment to say hi at morning dropoff. Her right hand is Priscilla, who was a long time teacher at the school and is incredibly competent. She and Lily manage everything and plan adorable events like Pre-K graduation, Halloween parades, Mothers and Fathers day events, and Christmas recitals. There's a core of amazing teachers here-dedicated folks who have been at the center for years and seem to have endless patience with the kids. As is typical in childcare, there is some turnover outside that core group. There's a strong community at the school, and during our time we were lucky enough to have amazing parents who ran the Boosters organization. The MAOC Boosters is all volunteer and raises extra money for the school, buying new toys, enrichment classes, and equipment, as well as teacher appreciation. Most fun for my family were events like Easter parties, treasure hunts, St. Patrick's Day parties, movie theater rentals... the list goes on. They're great friendship building opportunities for the kids and adults. We've made many family friends at the school over the years. The Boosters is run by volunteers, so I really can't thank them enough. There are five classrooms by age at MOAC and each has their own vibe. Our youngest went through every classroom starting from infants. They're all great. Discovery preschool was always my favorite-a magical time where their little personalities start to really shine, with especially great teachers. Preschool was always a little crazy for us, I think because of the stage of development. Then PreK was great and we had the same three teachers for both kids. I feel like the children started to really learn things in PreK like they're in school. Ms. Emma ran Learning Adventures, an optional extra where she'd pull kids out in a small group to work on letters and words. I think it really made a difference and my kids loved Ms Emma! Here are the cons: Everything everyone has ever told you is true... when you start daycare- anywhere- you and your kid are going to get sick. A LOT in the beginning. Lily and the team will send e-mails updating you on whatever hideous ailment is floating around your kid's classroom. Keep your own kid home when they're sick and trust other parents are doing the same. I promise it slowly gets better. Second con: it's expensive. We spent an arm and a leg over these last six years, several of those years paying for two kids at the same time. The cost slowly decreases depending on the classroom, and starting in Discovery you can do fewer days per week, which are cheaper still. But you're going to want to put that lake house on hold. Also, you'll get a notice of tuition increase every year. Since we started, it's been anywhere from 3-4% per year so factor that in as well. I want to address some negative reviews still floating around online from before we even started at the school. We've been on the waitlist ourselves. The reality is that demand for good daycare is high and outweighs supply. There is also sibling preference for admission (which I completely support). I've seen more than one reviewer allude to the idea that the center is for big shot studio execs or something. I mean, it IS Burbank, CA so there are quite a few people in the entertainment industry but I was still freelance when we started here. One commentator even talked about all the nice cars at drop off (I guess they never saw my 2003 Subaru out there!) In reality, there's a mix of people from different backgrounds and professions. It's not just for the elite. Friendly suggestion for the school: I wish there was a better way to meet new teachers before dropoff. On a couple occasions, an e-mail announced a new person in the classroom. But at dropoff, familiar staff might be busy, leading to an awkward moment introducing yourself while simultaneously peeling a clingy child off of you to give them to this new person you just met. I bet there's a smoother way to do this! Lastly, I just want to thank Lily, Priscilla, Amanda, Emma, Naira, Yara, Marisa, Michele, Patty, Jasmine, Jailene, Jonde, Breanna, Shyan... there's too many people to name from over the years. Just, thank you to the staff. You have my eternal gratitude for helping us raise these children through such a busy, fun, hard, happy, difficult, but beautiful time in our lives.

Loved the Diwali celebration at the Mary Alice O'Connor Family Center! It was a great way for kids…read moreto experience and learn about different cultures. The decorations and activities were beautiful and made the event truly memorable.

Our family had both of our kids at New Generation for over five years, and we truly can't say…read moreenough wonderful things about this place. It became a second home for our children and a special place for our entire family. Our kids were so well cared for, learned and grew so much, and made amazing friendships along the way. New Generation does such a wonderful job of creating a warm, loving environment where everyone feels like part of a little community. We will always be so grateful for the care, love, and memories our children experienced there!

I don't even know where to start. I am sitting here (very emotional) on my daughter's last day of…read morepreschool after 2.5 PERFECT years with New Generation. We are fortunate beyond belief to have found this incredible school. It has been the most wonderful launching pad for my little one, setting her up for a healthy, curious, kind, and loving life. I have full confidence as she enters the "big school" (Kindergarten) next week that she will be ready socially AND intellectually thanks to the loving care and attention received from the teachers and leadership at New Generation. I found this school after trying many others in the area. New Generation is both play and academically focused, always clean, and has a GORGEOUS backyard play area (I always say it feels heavenly back there). I'll never ever forget how wonderful it felt to pick my daughter up in such a safe and loving environment every day and have her run across that playground to hug me. The school is not only kid-friendly, but parent friendly. They have always been kind and supportive in a way that parents of preschoolers need... they just get it. The front office empathizes and gives of their time and attention, always making me feel safe and seen. They also throw a great party!! The Fall Festival every year is seriously so much fun - we're still planning to go as a family even after we've left! There are always holiday activities, celebrations, shows, adorable Graduations... everything is just so perfect. Most importantly, the teachers are INCREDIBLE. We had Ms. Claudia, Ms. Laura, and Ms. Favi throughout the years, three of the most lovely women, always with a focus on learning, growth, development, and kindness. The kiddos spend so much time at preschool, it has been very comforting to know it is such a wonderful environment, complete with care and attention from very involved teachers. Ms. Favi, our current teacher, truly looks at her students as if they were her own, and treats them as such. My daughter loves her so, and dreams of being a teacher one day because of how wonderfully Ms. Favi does it. It will be so hard to say goodbye to her, and there will be no shortage of tears (mom included). I highly recommend this school for your sweet little ones. It feels like family, and I will forever be grateful to have found this special home away from home during such formative years.

We had an amazing experience here at Toluca Lake. Our daughter attended for one year, and she…read moreabsolutely loved her teachers and all the activities she experienced in school. Teachers are caring, loving and we appreciate all of them. Very understanding, flexible, and caring staff. We would continue our journey with Toluca Crossing if we weren't moving. Thank you so much for the wonderful year!

I just visited Crossroad on a memory trip. I went to Toluca Crossroads for kinder and first grade…read more I had great memories there. Going back now brought back so many memories. It looks so warm and nurturing there. I will definitely try to take my future kids here.

Started my daughter here when she was 2 1/2. So so grateful I found this place. The interaction…read morewith the kids is unmatched, and Mrs Lupe is one of the best teachers I've ever encountered. Her love and passion for the kids shows from the moment she opens the door. Would recommend this place a million times over. Daughter just started T-k but I fully intend on putting her back here for the summer months. Grateful this Montessori exists. And grateful for Mrs Lupe.

My daughter Ava loved her time here! The teachers are so caring and create such a fun, nurturing…read moreenvironment. She learned so much, made great friends, and always came home excited to share her day. We're so grateful for the wonderful start they've given her!

My daughter attended The Learning Place for about 2 years (age 2-4). We had a wonderful experience…read morethere. We toured a few preschools but we didn't want a home daycare and some of the more institutionalized schools were incredibly expensive. The Learning Place was a nice in-between where it was more structured than a home daycare but less expensive than a more institutional school. At around $1,000 a month for 7am-6pm program we thought it was a great deal. The school has a nice outside playground with shade and cushioning a nice little playground. In our time there they did upgrade the playground to have shade and padding which was nice. Inside it is very clean and they separate the kids by age. There are two doors between the outside and the school so it is secure. They have an iPad check in and check out system. We chose the Learning Place because the director, Ms. Enereyda (Ms. E) is incredibly warm and friendly. I can't say enough positive things about Ms. E. We also liked that she speaks both Spanish and English and we could chat with her in Spanish. The other teachers like Ms. Veronica and Ms. Melina are incredibly warm and friendly as well. We always had very positive interactions with the teachers. We always felt that our daughter was in good hands at The Learning Place. I initially signed her up here because I was working in Glendale. After a year I began work somewhere else but kept her at Learning Place even though we lived in Sherman Oaks. We liked this place very much. Overall - - I highly recommend the Learning Place. We loved our 2 years there.

Staff is super great and informative on a daily basis and always sent pics of our student…read morethroughout the day. We miss this school all the time! The children and other parents are super friendly as well.

My two children have been attending Rightsince they were 2 years old, and I couldn't be happier…read morewith our experience. The teachers and staff are caring, attentive, and truly treat the children like family. Not only have my kids learned so much academically, but they've also developed strong social skills, confidence, and a love for learning. I especially appreciate how the school incorporates Armenian language and culture into the curriculum, helping my children stay connected to their heritage. The facility is clean, organized, and provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive. As a parent, there is no greater peace of mind than knowing your children are happy, loved, and well cared for each day. I highly recommend Armenian Children's Day Care to any family looking for a warm, supportive, and enriching environment for their children.

My daughter has been attending Right Step since she was 2 years old, she's now 5. The teachers and…read morestaff are caring and attentive. The admin, Knar is so sweet and all the teachers know all the kids and vice-versa. The food is good as well and I love that my daughter is able to learn Armenian as well, our native language. I couldn't ask for a more supportive team of educators. I think teaching children is one of the hardest jobs and these folks are great at what they do. I'm also grateful for the community of moms I met here along the way. Thank you Right Step Academy for taking great care of my daughter, we love you guys!

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Beginnings Learning Center! From the very beginning,…read morethe teachers and staff have been incredibly kind, patient, and nurturing. Our son has come to love it and looks forward to going everyday. The environment is safe, clean, and welcoming, with a perfect balance of play and structured learning. We've seen so much growth in our son's social skills, confidence, and creativity. Furthermore, we appreciate the regular updates and photos as well as all the fun activities the school plans for the kids! What we love most is the genuine care the staff shows for each child--they treat them like family. We have had the pleasure of having him in Ms. Azo and Ms. Evelyn's class last year and now in Ms. Lina and Ms. Fabi's. It's comforting to know our child is in such capable and loving hands and we love seeing the growth in our son daily. We highly recommend Beginnings Learning Center to any parent looking for a positive and enriching early education experience!

Both of my girls have gone to this preschool--one of them is still there now--and I honestly can't…read moreexpress how grateful I am for this school. I dreamed for a long time about having my kids here, and I was so lucky when two spots opened up at the same time so I could enroll them both right away. This place is truly special. One of my kids has already moved on to kindergarten, and her teachers there keep telling me how absolutely ready she is. That says everything about how amazing the foundation at this preschool is. The food is also worth mentioning--it's high quality, healthy, and really tasty. My kids always eat it with joy, which is such a relief for a parent. I didn't want to single out teachers because everyone here is wonderful, but I can't help but mention Miss Lina, Miss Cynthia, and Miss Lili. They are people with the biggest hearts, who know how to connect with every child. And truly, the whole staff is amazing--caring, attentive, and dedicated. Most importantly, my kids always run to school with excitement, they learn so much, and I can see how much they are growing and developing here. This preschool is an absolute treasure, and I couldn't recommend it more.