Update (10/2023): In retaliation for my negative review, the co-founder of this business posted photos of our registration info that showed our infant son's full name and birthdate without our consent (Yelp thankfully took them down). They also posted images showing my and my wife's full names and our phone numbers and email addresses. I'm shocked they would commit a potential crime out of petulance. Posting our family's private information is a possible misdemeanor under California Penal Code § 653.2 PC (posting harmful information on the internet). They must be in financial trouble to go such egregious means and keep our deposit of slightly over $1,000; and not think about the loss of potential clients from our negative online reviews and how we've told several new parents in west Los Angeles to not even consider this child care provider because of our very poor experience. Again, avoid this place like the plague! read more

This review is long overdue, but better late than never. Due to the pandemic, we were hesitant about starting our daughter in school, but when the time came to enrolled we decided to do our research. We looked into and toured a number of schools around the area. Many were beautiful, with gorgeous classrooms, facilities, and supplies. However, not one of these schools asked about our daughter, her interests, or her progression up to that point. It was extremely off-putting, and felt akin to someone selling us a car; very cold and robotic. When we went to tour Dreamland we were met by Anna, who was incredibly personable and informative. She showed us around and began asking about our daughter. She inquired about her social progress, as well as how far along she was in other subjects. They literally were the only school who actually showed in interest in our daughter rather than our wallet! We were invited back to tour with our daughter, who instantly took to the school as well as the teachers and instructors. It's not the flashiest school, but never judge a book by it's cover. They are open 7:30-5:30 (which is incredible for a working family) and feed the children a breakfast snack and lunch. Tuition is beyond reasonable, especially for everything they provide. We have just concluded Pre-K and will be moving on, but what Dreamland has given to us and our family is immeasurable. We were incredibly lucky to find such a wonderful school, who cares not only about education but the children in general (when we moved to the valley last year we kept our daughter in Dreamland and commuted. That's how amazing this school is!). Everyone was like family. We've made friendships that will endure, and we are indebted to Anna, Yev, Ms. Leticia, Ms. Norma, Ms, Fari, and all of the other wonderful people that make up Dreamland. THANK YOU! We are sad to go, but they've build an incredible educational foundation that we are excited to encourage. I could go on and on about how fabulous this school is, but I encourage you to see for yourself. You will not be disappointed! read more

The co-founder of this daycare posted our personal information on Yelp without our consent, which included our child's full name and birthday, making us feel unsafe. They put up all our personal info because we had an issue with this daycare, and my husband left them a poor review. To think it's all right to post our personal information, including that of a minor, shows how unprofessional this business is. Thankfully, Yelp took down all the info they put up. We have since learned that a judge had to issue a bench warrant for the owners of this business to appear in court when other parents had issues with them. Save yourself a headache, and don't put your kids in this daycare because they are very unprofessional. read more

My wife and I chose dreamland because it has decent hours, nice facilities, and wonderful staff. We are very happy here. Their hours are 7am-5:45. Parking is easy, and the people are always friendly. read more

DO NOT TRUST THIS PLACE WITH YOUR BABIES!!! I had my oldest kids in this school for years and when my second oldest was old enough to start talking she started telling me they were putting her In the BATHROOM for time outs. Off camera. She started crying in the mornings not wanting to go and when I went to talk to Yev he gave me access to the administrative cameras (different then the ones the parents can see) and sure enough she was telling the truth. It says here Ana haS a "masters in child development"...if this is true she should know 30 min time outs ARE NOT OK FOR 3 YEAR OLDS. She is also seen on camera (one of the cameras that parents don't have access to) shoving my 3 year old!!! They are now being investigated for child abuse.... All teachers on the preschool side were aware of what was going on and no one said a word. read more

I highly recommend Dreamland! The care, the open door policy and camera visibility, the full day program with nap time, the attentiveness of Yev & Anna, and the growth option from daycare to preschool. Michael absolutely loves it here, the teachers, the water activities, the outdoors playground, the books and toys, lunch and snacks :) read more

Our two year old son and one year old daughter both went to Dreamland and we had a great experience. Both children were excited to be dropped off each day (never any tears) and had such a lovely rapport with their teachers. All the teachers are great but we were very lucky to have Teacher Hasmik (and previously Teacher Shahin) and Teacher Norma - our kids adored them and so did we! The school directors (Anna and Yev) are responsive and have also gone out of their way to assist us with parenting challenges along the way which has been much appreciated. Fees are reasonable and pick up and drop off is easy with parking out front. We have recently moved and were very sad to leave Dreamland. read more

Could not recommend more highly. My son was here for two years, starting at just six months old. All of his teachers were fantastic, and it was obvious that everyone cared deeply about the kids. We always knew he'd be safe and having fun, he was excited to be there. read more

Long overdue review. Our son has been at dreamland for nearly a full year. Prior to that he was at home with a nanny. And over the course of the year he has flourished. The teachers are great! We love Teacher Monica. Yev and Ana who are the school directors have always been extremely attentive and keep us in the loop of any pressing matters. I love that the school is clean and well put together. They have a set curriculum and plan every day. We chose this school based on a friends recommendation. We honestly couldn't be happier! Thank you Dreamland! read more

Highly recommend this preschool. It's less corporate and smaller preschool but it has excellent educational curriculum. Our son was moved here from their infant center at 2 yo along with some of his buddies and transition was very smooth. He spent 1.5 years here and if it would not be for moving to SF we would still be here. Our son loved going to this school. He loved his teachers who were always loving and caring. The big plus of the school was breakfast and lunch provided and extended school hours. They stayed open throughout the whole pandemic though with modifications we only had one closure due to Covid, needless to say my kid was only sick with cold once the entire year which shows their commitment to kids health. Their educational program far exceeds many of the expensive "preppy" schools we checked out. The curriculum includes many fun projects and unlike many schools they value reading and early math skills and start teaching letters and numbers since 2 yo here through creatives projects and games. The management was always sympathetic and helpful as we went through potty training, terrible 2s and 3s. They were always there to help us with advise and some of the adjustments in school that our child needed. Now that we moved to another school in the Bay Area we realized how much we miss it. I highly recommend this preschool. read more

Our 4 year old daughter had been attending a Montessori school since she was ten months but we pulled her out of that school when lockdown happened in March 2020. After 6 months at home, our family decided that it would be more beneficial for my daughter to go back to school. Our original school was kind of far so I literally Yelped "preschool" and sorted by distance and I called and visited all the then-open schools. Before visiting Dreamland, I thought it was just a home daycare and wasn't expecting much and the reason for my visit honestly was just to cross it off the list. But when I got there, I learned that the school had so much history and it was a legit preschool. It may not be the fanciest place or has the newest things like some other overpriced ones in West LA but it is definitely surrounded by love from all the teachers and every family I've encountered at Dreamland is very friendly, down to earth and not pretentious. The mother and son team Anna and Yev are both so great and no-nonsense people. I always felt that they really care about each of their students. All other teachers are great, too. Today was my daughter's last day at Dreamland and she will move on to TK. She not only blossomed academically at Dreamland but also grew way more independent and became her own person. She is reading already and is totally over-prepared for TK. And I should mention that they provide lunch and snack (included in tuition)!! They don't take every possible days off like some other preschools do which I thought was amazing. I highly recommend Dreamland especially if you live nearby. read more

Dreamland Early Learning Centers - Goodbye notebook friends made for my daughter because today was her last day at Dreamland. - Preschools Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I love this place! From the moment I walked in and saw all of the happy babies cruising around, I was hooked. The women who work there are so loving, and care so much for all of the children. I have shown up at all hours of the day to pick up Aria, and have never experienced anything but a beautifully run, well organized, wonderful environment with smiling faces. The singing, the dancing, and especially meal time where they all sit at that big table with the little high chair seats-- it's the most adorable thing I've ever seen! read more

Dreamland has been an excellent choice for our family! I was nervous at first to send my 9 month old to daycare, but my worries went away when I met Patricia, Hasmik, and all of the gentle and kind teachers. My child LOVES going everyday and is so well cared for. I was apprehensive at first as I was on waiting lists for the other big name daycares in the area that cost more and come highly rated, but I was wrong. This is no longer our temporary school until we get in somewhere else - it's going to be our school all the way through preschool! The parking is easy, hours are great, and the staff is excellent. read more

I am extremely satisfied with Dreamland Centers. My wife and I used their services for over two years with both our children (both of whom started when they were 5 months old). Dreamland is on a residential street and is comprised of two residential homes converted into the school. One building manages the younger kids (up to 2 years old) and the other building is the preschool, ages 2 and up. As your child grows, ages and develops, he/she will be moved from room to room within each building. Example - when your child begins crawling, they will be with other crawlers. Same with walking, etc. A benefit of these rooms is seeing kids who are older to know what stage comes next (for your child). Also, the transition is gradual so your child gets used to different kids, rooms and teachers. As your child gets older, the more activities there are. As an infant, educational and comfort needs are different for a child who is walking and talking. There are regular 3rd party guests who teach kids different activities such as music and gymnastics. I have found that my children get a great variety of activities from music to art/crafts to stories, toys and learning - both inside and outside (they have a great use of outdoors behind each building). All teachers are genuinely interested in the kids. This is seemingly typical for most schools and daycares but it has been nice to be able to discuss concerns and questions with any/all teachers as well as the management. They also have an online webcam system so I can check in on what my children are doing. This was more so a concern for kid#1 since sending your first child off to school is emotionally difficult - I've rarely used it for kid #2. The hours and vacation days are great at Dreamland. All daycare centers have strict hours for regular tuition (needed to regulate drop off/ pick up, etc). Many are 8am to 5pm. Dreamland is 7am to 5:45pm. Their vacation days (days the school is closed) are minimal, which works extremely well with my work schedule, a job that gives few holidays). All daycare centers charge a flat fee for tuition per month, regardless of holidays or child vacations. To be able to utilize the school to the max (the monthly price) when needed has been a nice perk. Price is comparable to other centers as well. I found it to be in the middle when it comes to price. Since we live in Los Angeles, daycare costs a good chunk of change but I found many other options to be more expensive and find Dreamland to be set at a reasonable price based on the high cost of living in Socal and compared to other centers. One of the many perks is how the curriculum will grow with your child. As mentioned, there are two buildings, each with different rooms. Per age group, your child will be with other kids their age and be learning different lessons and playing different games. Every 6 to 12 months, they will move up to the next room or building. This transition is not sudden, when a date is set for a full-time move they make sure your child has weeks of interaction with all teachers and classes so the change is easy. With all kids doing this, your kids will be interacting with the same kids all the time. In the end, Dreamland offers my kids a safe, entertaining and educational environment. The other children there are well cared for and it's a pleasure to have my kids interacting with them all day. Concerns I've had with Dreamland throughout the last 2 years, which have been far from serious, were immediately responded to and I was given solutions quickly for a swift, happy resolution. All children have different personalities (as well as adults) and everyone will fit into a system in different ways. Dreamland is worthy of anyone's interest to send their kids to. As with any center, I recommend taking more than 1 tour (at different times of the day) to be sure it's a good fit for you. See and visit several different centers - this is the best way to compare the differences and give you a stronger perception of what your preferences are. EDIT: It's been about 6 months since my wife and I had to remove our kids from Dreamland to move across the country. Since then we have had our kids in two different daycares while we found our permanent city to settle down in. Having more experience with other daycares (both of which have been positive) I have appreciated Dreamland even more. Aside from there being no concern with Dreamland, there are two added perks I really miss. The first is lunch and snacks being provided. This does not happen in any other school - at least not for free/within tuition. I am now spending lots of extra time at night managing daily foods, snacks, and proper bowls/utensils. The other perk I miss are visits from outside educators. My older son always talked about the gymnastics and music that came and visited the school. This happened 1-2x a month each and is something I miss my son raving about 3-4x a month. read more

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We were considering Dreamland for our infant girl until we checked the State of California Social Services website and read the reports of this center's citations. Dreamland doesn't appear to be well managed and children have been put at risk of harm or of serious illness, as reported by the State. The infant center has two Type B violations, the first one for not showing proof of immunizations for the staff, as is the law: HSC 1596.7995 (a) (1) "Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year." This past flu season was so severe and so dangerous for kids that this is concerning. Did the owners not know of the law - and it is their business to know - or did they know it and not bother to implement it? The second violation was because the "staff failed to provide adequate supervision resulting in children engaging in unsafe activities" such as climbing a stack of cots. This is a direct quote from the report. In addition, the Dreamland preschool has a Type A violation, the most serious type. A child swallowed a Lego and paramedics had to be called. Per the report "It is evident that staff failed to provide appropriate care and supervision in order to prevent the injury. This is a Type A violation and an immediate health & safety concern for children in care." These reports can be found on the Infant Center and Preschool sections of the Social services website. secured dot dss dot ca dot gov We did not schedule a visit. read more

My son was loved unconditionally throughout his entire transition phase and his entire stay there, I remember he couldn't wait to see Roya and her teachers every morning. I never had a moment where I am worried about my baby's needs being met. They communicated with me very openly about the day's activities and frequently sent me pictures even after being there for a few months. Roya is amazing and make the family feel like home and take such a good care of your kid that being a parent you can feel free at you workplace. I am amazed to still see how much my son learned and developed while being cared for at A Dreamland Day Care. Enrolling him there was the best choice we could have made for him and for our entire family! read more

Maria D. Am a new mommy, and I couldn't be more thankful for finding the right place to have my baby attend. The teachers are so caring, and full of knowledge and experience, I learn something new every day. Each morning I have no trouble dropping off my baby (i even get a little jealous because she ignores me a soon as she is received by one of the staff). Another thing that's a big plus are the CAMERAS :-)...I can watch her every day from my phone..I also look forward her attending the Preschool side. The kids there seem to have so much fun. When i took a tour a while back, i visited the preschool side, and they were getting ready for their Graduation Ceremony. it was so cute, they were practicing their performance, and trying on costumes (they go all out). They also have parent conference, and the families are so involve. Thank you for making Dreamland my babies second home!!! read more

My daughter has been attending Dreamland Early learning Center for almost a year, since she was 6m old. To put her in someone else's care was the hardest thing I had to do. However, when I saw how happy she is I knew I made the right decision. What I cared for the most while looking for a day care was that it'll be a warm and caring place, I wanted my daughter to be loved, cared for and safe. I found everything I was looking for in Dreamland daycare . After a year of attending the day care my baby flourished under the care of the wonderful teachers Hasmik, Patricia, Shahin and Aleem. She even have a bestie :) I highly recommend this daycare. read more

My daughter started at Dreamland almost 4 months ago at age 4 months and she LOVES it. Teacher Alem, Teacher Hasmik, Teacher Emily, Teacher Shahin are all wonderful and clearly love the kids. My baby smiles every time I hand her off to teacher Hasmik in the morning. I can watch her on the cameras when I'm at work and missing her (several times a day). I appreciate that they open early (7am) and close late (6pm). We're really happy there and recommend Dreamland to other parents. read more

Dreamland is a block away from our home. It seemed as though it may have been a dream come true. We toured the facility on three separate occasions. We were offered remote access to their CCTV system. Alas, we put our first time parent fears aside and committed. We had a month and a half to go before our son's start date and kept an eye on the cameras. What we witnessed alarmed us. The infant to caregiver ratio exceeded the promised 4:1, at one point reaching 8:1 though generally hovering closer to 5 or 6:1; all this for 15 minute stretches and several times daily. Meanwhile section 18290 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations provides: Contractors shall maintain at least the following minimum ratios in all centers: (A) Infants (birth to 18 months old) - 1:3 adult-child ratio, 1:18 teacher-child ratio. (B) Toddlers (18 months to 36 months old) - 1:4 adult-child ratio, 1:16 teacher-child ratio I called Anna, with my wife at my side, and confronted her with the information. She informed me I was mistaken. Impossible. I insisted we had seen it with our own eyes, the cameras are encompassing, and asked what would be done. She offered no remedy, only belligerent denial. I informed her we would no longer need their services and requested a full, or at least partial, refund. She nearly laughed. No refunds she informed me. Over one year later, a slow small claims adventure, a bench warrant issued after Anna failed to appear as a tactic to derail our case, defiant and consistent resistance from Anna and Yev, even going so far as to call and inform us we'll never get any money from them, and alas most of our money refunded via two court orders with denied appeals, Anna is still refusing to relinquish the final $178 she legally owes.* Dreamland is an affordable option offering limited adult interaction for your little love and owners more worried about finances than the well being or even safety of the babies. Upon visiting you'll likely sense these stark facts. There are many fish in the sea and this one has seen its day, as you'll see by the dates of the positive reviews. Cast your net a little broader. Furthermore, if you have any questions, whether because you had a similar struggle or are on the fence, feel free to contact me. I'll happily share the details and any proof that's helpful. The court information is a matter of public record and I'm happy to share our case number to facilitate your research. *As of earlier this week, the remaining balance has been paid by Yev. (2.26.16) read more

I have been a parent at Dreamland for almost 3 years. I'm very happy to share that this facility is a very clean place, experienced staff, and always improving the structure, the property, and the activities for the children. My child comes home daily to share her experiences with me. Just a few weeks ago, the staff developed, Celebrate Children's"s Week. Fro five days, the had different days of celebration. For example, Monday, Messy Day. The kids experienced with paints, crafts and down right get dirty activities. Tuesday was silly day. The children wore mismatched clothes, costumes, danced, and wore crazy hair styles. I highly recommend this center to parents. Venecia B. read more

Dreamland is a great center with wonderful, friendly staff! We recently began sending our four-month old son here, and have been very happy. They take wonderful care of him, and they also have cameras, so you can check in and see how your little one is doing throughout the day. This has been great for me as a first-time mom who still misses her baby during the day. When I check in every now and then, I see that the staff is very attentive to his needs. I also love the open door policy, and go in at lunch to feed my son, and love how I see the teachers interacting with the other children; you can tell they really care for them, not just because it's their job, but because they're good, genuine people. read more

I toured pretty much every pre-school in a ten mile radius of this school and none of them compared. The facility is different for sure in that it's two converted houses, but despite it's rough around the edges appearance it's very charming. The murals they added this year to the exterior walls are awesome and the kids love them. My son has been attending since February and he LOVES it. He talks non-stop about the teachers and other children. The notion that we send our children there for lack of better options is ridiculous, we send our children to this school because of the amazing things they provide. The meals prepared are delicious, every parent who has had the opportunity to taste the food raves about how good it is. I've yet to find another school that does both the music program (another favorite), and the gymnastics program (free shirt). The the tuition rates that pay for all these great things are crazy reasonable. The bunny is completely docile and handle-able. Perfect for little kids who just love her. They have a garden, do science projects related to gardening, have the cameras I can use to peek in at any time, and a total open door policy. You can come in and join in the activities any time. You're more than welcome, provided it's not nap time. All of the staff knows each parent by name, speak excellent English, and their credentials are readily available. They're posted on the front window of the school. I've personally stayed for music and gymnastics, which was a total blast to watch. I traveled 40 miles to work and wanted my son close to me and in good hands, I wouldn't have picked any other school, this was hands down the winner. I can talk to my son's teachers every day and every day in addition to the note that gets sent home telling me about his day, what he ate, and what was taught, she can tell me about his interactions with his fellow students, his general attitude for the day, and even if she suspects he's coming down with something because he's acting different! I'm un-enrolling my son to take a job closer to home and literally sick with guilt over him missing out on his favorite part of the day, and with worry that I'll be unable to find a place that even comes close to how amazing this place is. P.S. The photographers they bring in to do pictures are AMAZING. Ever photo of my son was a winner and the Antique portraiture place they bring in was phenomenal too. I won't regret him having attended or spending the money on pictures ever. Especially with how reasonable the picture prices were as well. read more

First off, I just noticed the photo is fake. Anyhow, I had my little girl there for a while and I couldn't wait to get out. The place is very run down and quite honestly trashy. I don't want to name any names, but if you just simply take a tour of the place you will see what I mean. There are 2 types of families there, those who have nowhere else to go because they are on a waiting list for a better place... and those who just have nowhere else to go. The staff speaks mostly spanish.. in fact some of them speak very little English... and that may or may not be a good thing for you..it sort of matters which family category you are as described above. I give them 3 stars because it appears they try, but they just don't know any better. read more

Dreamland Preschool just had their graduation ceremony today. My son was one of the graduating class of 2013! It was the most memorable and wonderful experience for all the kids + parents/guardians. All teachers/staff specially Ms. Maria, Ms. Monica and Ms. Rosie did an exceptionally fabulous job putting together such a lovely performance by these little ones. You guys rock. Keep up the excellent work. Ms. Anna and Mr. Yev, you are the heart and soul of this school. Your passion and vision is inspirational. read more

My daughter has attended Dreamland for a little over a year and I can recommend them without hesitation. The staff is very professional/personable and the facilities are always sanitized. My wife and I are very happy with the attention given to our daughter as well as the environment maintained for the children. A+ read more

I really really agree with Nathan C. Down the page... I feel sorry for the parents who say my child has a great experience at dream land YOU are not at the center all day to witness what goes on in this day care busy workIng. Well Gess what I took my Child so she can interact with children and learn like a mommy would expect from this place. I was not a working mom so I would stop in randomly I witnessed a lot bad things that goo in this day care. The Son so call Jeff was alone during nap time at preschool side with the door close. No other staff now is this OK??? Yes they trick you having CAMERAS but are they put in every angel of the center NO!!!! Plus food they provide in my opinion is not heathy. Mentioning that they call pest control almost every month. Yes my child also got a stomach bacteria was in hospitalized. Yes she got sick so much that in a moth she would be out 2 weeks with me and 2 at day care. They put child to play during mid day hot whether in the back play ground with cold water and let them dry wet in the hot weather.. once parents come pick up their children after 4pm that are dry with a runny nose or snizzing then YOu ask your self but he was ok yesterday. Then Anna & Jeff come to you with excuses oh the weather your problem!!! Most of the saff are nice but once you get in dispute with director or Jeff you would Not reconice how verbally aggressive they can get. read more

Both of my children have attended Dreamland for a total of 4.5 yrs. They have learned a ton, met great friends and enjoyed loving teachers. The open door policy and live streaming cameras in all areas helped us decide to trust them with our children. The caring environment and enthusiastic staff has convinced us this was a smart decision. I imagine that no day care is perfect, but we've been more than happy with Dreamland. read more

My son was in this day care from the time he was 3 1/2-12 months old. The first day he caught a stomach virus which gave him diarrhea for several days. From that point on he was continually sick every two weeks with colds, flu, Herpangina aka "hand, foot and mouth" disease which he caught twice, pink eye and a perpetual runny nose. The second time my son caught Herpangina (spread through saliva and feces), he developed a fever of 105 which led to a febrile seizure. The second evening the fever of 105 returned and led to a febrile seizure again. Both times resulted in being rushed to the hospital via ambulance. The second incident included a "spinal tap" to rule out meningitis and a 4 day stay in the hospital. Together, his father and I missed a total of 2 weeks of work and all that stress of a child being hospitalized. In dealing with Anna, she never seem to acknowledge that at a daycare children get sick and spead germs that lead to infections etc. Instead, in my opinion, she tended to suggest that whatever my son caught, he caught at home. Very unrealistic, unprofessional and unsettling to say the least. When the above incident occured, my son became sick on the 4th day of the month. I paid tuition of $1300.00 on the 1st of the month. I asked for a refund or for her to prorate an amount regardless of her policy and she said, "no, I have employees to pay." I essentially paid her $325 a day for those 4 days. My son never returned understandably after that incident. The caregivers are overwhelmed with 4 infants each. It's obviously too much work for 1 individual to care for 4 infants at once. I always had communication issues with the caregivers because their first language was not English. I noticed on many occassions that the caregivers would not follow simple hand washing practices. Although I did notice them wearing gloves when changing a diaper, they wouldn't remove the gloves when picking a child up or touching a bottle. I noticed caregivers wearing their "shoe covers" on their shoes in the kitchen and hallways of the daycare and then continue to walk in the carpeted area where the infants are crawling around sticking minuscule particles in their mouths. As a parent you accept the fact that your child will get sick. What I experienced at Dreamland as a parent was unacceptable. I always had a feeling I should have taken my son out sooner but I didn't and learned the hard way. I DO NOT recommend this place. read more

We had a wonderful experience with this daycare. We came fromage Houston to fix administrative issues at the Grenchen Consulate. We had to leave our daughters for one day. This daycare was the only one who accepted. We had been welcomed by Anna. She was really flexible and helpful, like all the staff. The kids have been really kind with our daughters. Their behaviour was incredibly good. They had a really wonderful time, and made friends. We do recommend this daycare for its safety and the hight quality of its service. read more

We looked at this center for our son. it is the saddest daycare we saw. the person who gave us the tour was not informed to answer our questions. I asked her how often they sanitize the toys for the babies, she said once a week... there was a baby alone in a crib, and my husband first thought it was a cat because no one was paying attention to it. I would not be comfortable to leave my child here. there are a lot better, cleaner, friendlier, happier daycares available... the only good thing about this place is that they have cameras installed and you would be able to go online and check how your child is doing. I would advise you to look for a family owned daycare instead. read more

My son has been at Dreamland from an infant ~6mos to over 2 years, and I have nothing but positive things to say about the facilities and staff. I toured several daycares around the area, and found Dreamland had reasonable rates, great staff that genuinely cares about the kids, and Yev has always been responsive. Would highly recommend it. read more

I have to agree with Alyssa's review. We are first-time parents, as well. Anna's directive that we look at other facilities and the invitation to drop by whenever we wanted (which I did) helped us make the decision to go there. We are pleased with the experience so far! The staff members are very nice, listen, answer questions and offer advice. They are very loving and caring towards the children (I can tell by my baby's smiles when she interacts with them). It is nice to have the on-line monitoring system available. The other parents I've met in her room have been nice and friendly. I would recommend Dreamland to other first-time parents! read more

We really loved our time here! The teachers are wonderful, i really loved teacher Beatta and Hazmik. If I could have stolen them away from the school, I would have. They teach the younger toddlers, and are such loving mommies and so patient! My daughter is very strong willed, and didnt like to be away from me (or me away from her) but these teachers really worked hard to make her feel safe and loved while I was at work. DD would have had no problem letting me know otherwise! I have had two children go through this school, and i have gotten to meet all of the teachers, They are all really wonderful, fun, and caring. The academics are great! My daughter learned her abcs, how to count in english and spanish by the time she was two, and could write her name at age 3. I really wanted my saughter just to focus on playing, running around abd being a kid, and she had so much fun, itis amazing that she was kearning too. Martha cooks lunch every day, I have eaten it on several occassions and it is very tasty! I also really love the families there, there is a good mix of children from different backgrounds, and nationalitie - it was great getting to know everone. I am so thankful that I found this place, teacher Gina, Rosie, Maria, Shaheen and especially Esmerelda made coming here everyday such a pleasure!! read more

Dreamland daycare is a valid option to parents working for UCLA. Compared to the daycares run by UCLA, there is no long waiting list. The fee is significantly economical as well (more than $300 lower than the counterpart). There are two meals, breakfast and lunch. For parentns that are in a hurry in the morning, the breakfast really helps. read more

As first-time parents, my husband and I were very nervous about leaving our baby just "anywhere". However, we had to find a reasonably priced option that left us feeling confident that our son would be cared for by loving and experienced individuals. We toured Dreamland Infant Care Center and were very pleased with our experience. Anna was informative and actually pressured us to visit other facilities to make sure that this was where we wanted our son cared for. The daycare staff were friendly, experienced, and seemed to really love what they did. I'd much rather have an experienced mother caring for my own child than someone who has better credentials on paper, but no real-life experience to back it up. I feel that this facility is the "village" you're always hearing about as a mom. The "village" that is nearly non-existent now-a-days. These ladies are moms. They love kids. They know when babies aren't feeling well, how to make them laugh, and how to encourage their growth both mentally and physically. Most importantly, they care about the kids they are taking care of and they care about the families. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this facility whole-heartedly with the current staff they have on hand. We just love them. read more

Dreamland is fantastic. I have all THREE of my daughters enrolled. I disagree wholeheartedly that there are "two types of families" who go there as mentioned in a previous review. I searched for months until I was satisfied- and I looked at many home day cares too. Anna, who runs the center, is very knowledgeable and friendly and she LOVES children. The teachers are all parents themselves and to me I feel like I am dropping my children off with relatives. I feel secure that my children are being intellectually stimulated and given love and affection all day long. I am a credentialed teacher and I know what good schools look like. They do a great job teaching traditional preschool concepts such as early literacy and math skills, and they also include rotating special classes such as music, gymnastics, soccer, gardening, cooking, and more. All day long these teachers work with my children and teach them how to become good citizens as well. They learn how to share, express their feelings appropriately, and learn empathy as well. Dreamland is affordable too, which is another plus. Seriously, it's such a happy place full of learning and love. Every time I pick my little girls up they are all so happy! You won't be disappointed!! :) read more