Came to watch my son play volleyball against Brentwood on 2/19/26. The gym is so nice, the campus…read moreis absolutely beautiful! It looks like a mini university. My daughter has also had a swim meet here and the pool is stunning. The staff is always friendly and helpful with directions. Plenty of visitors parking.

Went to Brentwood School for one of my kids' basketball games in the pavilion and I was impressed…read more The campus looks and feels like a small university. The gym and facilities were very nice. Everything was clean, organized, and well maintained. The atmosphere for the game was good, families were there, and everything felt positive. Overall, it was a very good experience and I am giving Brentwood School 4 stars.

Went to Calvary Christian School again for a basketball game and had another good experience. The…read morefacilities are very nice and I am especially glad they were not affected by the fires. The gym is clean, well kept, and a great place for the kids to play. Most of the people there are very nice and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere is positive.

We used to call it Calvary UnChristian School under the previous Principal who was terrible…read more Choosing favorites and treating others with disdain. Thankfully she is gone. The new principal has made quite an improvement in academics and the general tenor of the school.

Our 3 year old daughter has loved her time at this school…read more Westside Waldorf has been an amazing experience for our family. The school's approach to learning through creativity and exploration is so refreshing. Our child looks forward to each day, and we've seen such positive changes in their confidence and social skills.

My son is finishing his first year in the nursery, and after considering many options and touring…read more13 excellent programs, I could not be happier about choosing Westside Waldorf for him. Beautiful Early Education Team! Beautiful Campus! We receive the most consistently sweet morning greeting by Diego or Yonni at the gates, (key pieces of the security team) and a warm farewell each day from them as well. Following that, a peaceful journey begins at the nursery. In the mornings, parents gather with the children to ease them into their day away from home. I often miss this 15 minutes of community fellowship, but I love the days that I do make it. My son sees everyone at campus and just goes right into playing. He is a very social, confident and friendly personality. I love the calm, peaceful energy that he is met with by his INCREDIBLE teacher, Archer. His teacher was also a Waldorf student and has dealt with every challenge faced from parents and students with grace and with intelligent responsiveness. He has been consistent in his temperament while meeting the varied demands of each child with flexibility. The daily snacks are apparently delicious according to my 3 year old's accounting. He wants me to make oatmeal and rice and beans the way they make it at school. He has also been known to request several servings of vegetable soup at snacktime! The thoughtfulness of the program and the creative arts is reflected in the best gifts that the children make for us parents for several occasions Not to mention the sweet festivals that feel like utopian moments carved out in time With my son at Westside Waldorf, I enjoy a peace of mind that is invaluable. I know that he is safe and happy, nurtured and building upon his natural gifts while maintaining his confidence and joyous nature. I am so happy that this is a place of peace where my son can thrive and his teacher and the team around him can focus on that work without the residue of drama and trauma that create hostile environments in so much of the world. This place is not ofcourse for everyone. Children must be mostly potty trained when they start at 2.5 years old. Parents must have a commitment to a sense of peace and calm, value a natural rhythm and nature and be commited to allowing this pedagogy to thrive by letting it flow rather than inserting some of our more mainstream worldly ways and ideas.

PS1 truly feels like a hidden gem. We visited many schools while searching for the right elementary…read moreschool for our son, but as soon as our preschool director suggested PS1 and we toured it, we knew it was the perfect fit. The small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and excellent after-school program that runs until 6pm really set it apart. I can't say enough great things about this school, our son has genuinely thrived here. On top of that, the parent community is welcoming, down-to-earth, and a pleasure to be around.

This is a wonderful school with a pluralistic outlook (that's what the "P" stands for), meaning…read morethat they see each child as both highly individual and also part of the collective whole. My two boys have flourished here: They feel celebrated for being themselves, while also pushed to stretch in places where they don't feel as competent. Their curiosity is on-fire--questions are welcome and expected and they're allowed to follow their interests--but they're also academically prepared for middle class. The most important thing? They love school. There's no fight, ever, to get them to go.

As a parent of three beautiful girls, I am very selective and intentional about where I leave my…read morechildren. Ideally, I want my kids to always be with me, so finding a school that aligned with my values, one that would support my children, nurture their spirits, see them as individuals, and meet them where they are was AND is essential to me. Westside Waldorf is able to deliver exactly that, for me and for my children. It is an education rooted in nurturing the whole child and their inner spirit, helping that spirit be seen, be held, and be nurtured all while teaching them how to navigate the world through their senses and age-appropriate development. This approach truly makes me feel like I am collaborating with the school in raising my children. In my opinion, this is some of the best education available in Los Angeles, and I would not dream of taking my children anywhere else. My sweet babies thrive in this environment of nature, grounding, and child-centered learning. I am so proud to be a part of this school community, and I highly recommend it.

Our daughter is thriving at Westside Waldorf! She is confident, happy, and free to be herself. The…read moreteachers, the philosophy, and the environment all support the children in a very intimate and loving way. Each child's individual spirit is celebrated and nurtured. The curriculum reflects the natural rhythms of life. We are very grateful to have found this school after a long search.

UCLA Lab School has the most beautiful campus on 6 wooded acres, it is absolutely magical. We…read moretransferred here, and my child loves each day she has at Lab School. Your children will be surrounded by exceptional teachers with advanced degrees. They utilize the latest and greatest educational methods, and researchers are on-sight. It's very exciting to learn about their hard work and results. The Principal has a PhD that is also an expert in Early Childhood education. Dr. Renata Gusmão-Garcia Williams is a brilliant, captivating leader and the kids love her. Small class sizes, access to the latest technology, walking field trips to museums on UCLA's campus, agriculture programs with a Farmer's Market really excites the kids to grow and sell items to the community. UCLA Athletes come to campus from time to time to play and mentor these lucky children. They even get a Fit Day and utilize UCLA's athletic fields! Every culture is welcomed and celebrated. There is no experience that can match this. Any child at this school has a once in a lifetime experience to be themselves, and thrive. The Board of Advisors is filled with brilliant diverse people who love and cherish the school. You can drop your child off and know they are in the best hands. This is an exceptional community of caring, wonderful Parents and Caregivers. One of the best places in the world! https://www.labschool.ucla.edu/

This school is excellent Filled with passionate families,…read moreexceptional teaching staff, dedicated and thoughtful administration, and its own library, STEM rooms and various arts and music programs. In addition to having a dual language (English and Spanish) option, it is a research institution that tests the cutting edge of education methods while primarily implementing inquiry based learning. It also has an excellent student to teacher ratio, social emotional tools and resolution methods, AND it's is diverse in so many amazing ways from the student body to the cultural lessons shared throughout the year. If that wasn't enough, they are committed to sustainability; with the most amazing campus (with an actual creek and redwood forest!) as the official setting and backdrop to learning, everything about the school screams excellence. If you win a spot from the lottery admission, you'll be so grateful you applied

I am a parent at the school. While I believe there are a lot of great schools in the Westside of…read moreLA, for our family Seven Arrows really has really delivered above and beyond our expectations. Here are just a few of the things that have us just so in love with the school: 1. Seven Arrows uses the town of the Palisades as its campus. Like a New York City school the students are using the park and other resources that the town has to offer. This makes for one of the best campuses anywhere and in my opinion going outside into the town is a great thing for social growth. 2. The individualized learning really allows for your child to excel in things they are ahead and get help on the things where they are behind. At these young ages it is hard to "make" all of the kids be at the same levels in each subject and maybe even harmful. This is at the core to Seven Arrows teaching and we have seen amazing progress in our son with this. 3. While Seven Arrows is very focussed on learning and scholastics they are able to balance this with a very strong arts program. Including a celebration of this every Friday morning where the kids, parents and teachers all gather. 4. A strong focus on giving back. This is in every part of the learning and kids do ethical leadership projects. These projects can be for anything that helps others and teach the kids how to be well rounded citizens of the world. I could go on but these are just a few reasons we thing that Seven Arrows is so special and that we are lucky that the school is here for our family to attend.

After 3 years we had to leave the "Seven Arrows Cult" my daughter had a bully for 3 years and the…read moreschool did nothing to deal with it .

We feel so grateful to be part of the Palisades Preschool community. Our daughter started in the…read moretoddler program at 18 months and is now in the youngest preschool classroom. The experience has been exceptional every step of the way. The toddler program alone is worth mentioning--many parents call it "magical," and that's exactly how it feels. Each week, the teachers and atelieristas create a warm, beautiful environment with soft lighting and thoughtfully designed exploration areas. The children attend with their parents or caregivers, play together, and share a snack where they sit at tables and serve themselves. It's a gentle, joyful introduction to school. We loved that the teacher from the youngest preschool classroom leads the program, which makes the transition to drop-off the next year feel more familiar. As our daughter moved into the preschool this year, we were struck by the level of intention and care. The teachers are dedicated and knowledgeable. They meet every afternoon to reflect on the day and thoughtfully plan for what the children need next. They collaborate with atelieristas each week to bring in creative, meaningful materials--clay, natural elements, artist-grade paints, wire, light and shadow, and storytelling--so the children can learn to explore and express themselves through different media. The campus itself is also special--lush outdoor spaces with gardens, trees, and imaginative elements created by the children, making it feel like a little world of its own. It's fun to see the children watering the plants, playing in the river rock bed with the water pump, and watching the butterfly cocoons that form. We've also seen a meaningful transformation in our daughter. She used to be cautious and slow to warm in new situations, but during her time here, she has blossomed. Her confidence in exploring materials and engaging with her peers has grown significantly. She now dives into art (happily getting messy!) and interacts with her friends with ease, joy, and connection. One of the most striking moments for us was hosting our daughter's class for her birthday. Watching the children interact outside of school, we were amazed by how calm, kind, and collaborative they were. They invited each other to play, took turns easily, shared materials, and navigated social situations with awareness and respect. The parents were able to step back and hang out, which felt so different from other gatherings outside of the preschool that we've attended. It was clear that the children's social-emotional skills are being thoughtfully cultivated at school every day. And, while we are still far from the kindergarten process, we've connected with families of Palisades alumni whose children have gone on to some of the most well-regarded schools in Los Angeles, including Brentwood School, The Village School, and Crossroads, along with many other fantastic private and public schools. It's reassuring to see how strong the foundation is for the years to come. That's not surprising given that it feels like everything the school does is grounded in what's best for the child. Even the decision to offer only morning programs reflects a deep respect for young children's need for rest and the teachers' need for thoughtful preparation. Palisades Preschool is a special place, and we feel incredibly lucky that our daughter and our family are part of this community.

This school has no diversity. Whether it be the teachers or the kids. Everything else is great.read more