we sent our child here when she was 18 months and she had an amazing development while attending…read morethis school. we had an amazing time and experience with teacher, Nelly and her staff Marina nancy and erin. I would highly recommend the school to any parent.

My son has been going to Rise N Shine since he was two years old. The best things about this…read moreplace are Janelle and her staff, Marina, Nancy, Erin who have so much compassion for the kids. Janelle always comes up with fun and creative activities for the kids to do. I love the Halloween parties that she hosts every year. She truly cares about the kids. She feels like part of our family. We even hang out outside of the daycare. Thank you so much for everything that you do for our son and all the kids.

Ms. Ana's House was nothing short of a second home for our son and for us. From the time he was…read morejust 10 months old until nearly 4 years old (2021 to 2024), he spent his days surrounded by love, laughter, learning, and the kind of care that is truly hard to put into words. As brand-new parents, the idea of handing our baby over to someone else's care was nerve-wracking. It was the first time we had ever let him out of our sight. But from the very first meeting, Ms. Ana put our fears to rest. Our son connected with her right away. There was an immediate warmth and a sense of safety that we could feel, and that early bond only grew stronger over the years. Ms. Ana and her team didn't just take care of our son. They truly loved him. They guided him, celebrated him, and gave him the kind of attention and encouragement that every child deserves. Her home is filled with joy and structure, and she creates an environment where children can feel both comfortable and inspired to grow. Ms. Ana's backyard is also incredible: a spacious, thoughtfully designed area full of engaging sensory activities, outdoor play structures, and creative spaces where kids can explore, imagine, and move their bodies. Our son spent countless happy hours out there, and it made a huge difference in his development and overall happiness. At home, he was a picky eater, but somehow he always ate everything at Ms. Ana's. Her homemade meals were not only healthy and nourishing, but also made with love. She also took incredible care with his food allergies and made sure he always felt safe and included. Ms. Ana was also deeply attentive to his sleep needs. She didn't force a rigid one-size-fits-all nap schedule. Instead, she paid attention to what he needed and worked with us to create a routine that helped him stay well-rested and emotionally regulated throughout the day. Knowing he was getting that kind of care gave us real peace of mind. Beyond the care, what truly set Ms. Ana's House apart was the learning. She built a thoughtful and personalized learning environment that sparked our son's curiosity and helped him develop a love of discovery. He came home every day eager to share songs, stories, and art projects. We especially appreciated the take-home activities that enriched his learning and gave us a chance to be part of the process. Many of the interests and skills he has today were nurtured during his time there. Ms. Ana also builds a genuine partnership with parents. She always made time to listen to our concerns, welcomed our input, and worked collaboratively with us to support his growth. She was attuned to his needs while also encouraging him to try new things and gain confidence in himself. When it was time for him to graduate to preschool, it was incredibly bittersweet. We were excited for the next chapter but so sad to leave such a special place behind. To this day, we still visit Ms. Ana because our son loves to see her. His face lights up the moment we walk in, and that says everything about the lasting impact she has had on our family. We will always be grateful to Ms. Ana, her staff, and her family. They gave our son a foundation of love, learning, and security that was above and beyond. We truly consider them part of our own family. If you have the chance to enroll your child at Ms. Ana's House, do it. It is the kind of care every parent dreams of finding.

I couldn't write a more glowing review of Ms. Ana's House Daycare. Our daughter has been at Ms…read more Ana's House for almost a year, starting at 8 months old. For the most developmentally critical months of her life, she has been under Ms. Ana's care. It is an understatement to say that the environment has been nurturing; Ms. Ana and the day care have played such a formative role in supporting my daughter with a comforting, learning, playing, growing home-outside-of-home that have helped to develop great confidence and happiness. She is thriving. And she is so excited to go back to Ms. Ana's every day! The care has been matched to every developmental stage -- but most of all, matched to my daughter as an individual. When we first started, Ms. Ana quickly established a more regular routine with naps and meals that were a great comfort to our daughter (and her parents). Ms. Ana played a leading role in supporting our daughter's transition to solid foods, and helping to establish an extremely positive and healthy relationship with eating everything on her plate. It's easy when there are two delicious, healthy, cooked-from-scratch meals catered to the children. Engaging learning activities have evolved with my daughter's blossoming mind rather than specific age ranges. Ms. Ana always has a sense for where my my daughter needs a bit of extra attention to support or to amplify. As my daughter has gotten older and her vocabulary is expanding, Ms. Ana started sending some "homework" that my daughter loves; books to read and vocabulary flash cards. There have also been creative arts and crafts projects, leading to many mementos we are able to hold on to :) Ms. Barbara, who leads the administrative side, also supports in the early childhood education pedagogy and is also such a wonderful and supportive caregiver and advocate of our daughter and her needs and wants. It is also an understatement to say that Ms. Ana's House is a daycare. It is truly a cultivated community, with family activities and events, celebrations and birthday parties, and daily fun at drop off and pick up. We are incredibly grateful to have been able to share this critical developmental time in our family's life with Ms. Ana's House and look forward to more amazing moments to come.

I brought my son to Farias daycare when he was 5 months old. After searching for other home…read moredaycares in the area, I felt this was the best fit for my family and work schedule. During my initial tour, I was immediately greeted warmly by Sylvie and Lu. The home is well organized with age appropriate toys/equipment and is deep cleaned on a weekly basis. A report card is given at the end of the day (outlining meal and nap times, number of wet diapers and disposition). My baby is now eating solids and Sylvie sends me fun pictures of my baby trying different foods! The cost of the daycare is very fair considering the area and I can submit it for my receipts for my FSA dependent care plan. Sylvie is also flexible with pick up times as long as I notify her ahead of time. The level of attention, professionalism and love is extraordinary. Everytime my son is dropped off he excitedly smiles and babbles in anticipation for the day there. Sylvie has many years of childcare experience under her belt (you can find her on care.com as well). I have no regrets and would highly recommend Farias daycare.

We have had our now 14 mo. daughter at Farias Family Daycare for the last 4-5 months and have been…read moreso grateful for her time there. We feel so lucky and at ease to know that Silvi and her team are watching her every day. With everything from nutrition, to feed and nap schedules, to even helping guide and encourage new skills and milestones, Farias Family Daycare has been everything we could have asked or hoped for. Perhaps the best review we could leave would be the giant smile on our daughter's face every time we drop her off in the morning.

We absolutely love Elle, Alex, and the daycare! Our son started with them at just 4 months old and…read morestayed until 11 months, when we had to move out of state. We're so grateful for the loving care he received -- we knew because he would come back happy :) Elle's photo updates always showed him playing with the other kids and having a blast. It's clear that Elle really, really cares for every child. Highly recommend if you're looking for a daycare in the culver city area!

I cannot begin to express how wonderful this daycare is. Our son started when he was just 4 months…read moreand is now departing for preschool. We absolutely loved the daycare, and especially Elle and her incredible family. Elle's warm spirit and loving nature has been a comfort from day one, and it has been remarkable to watch our son grow up here. He has learned so much and had so much fun and received so much genuine care and love (in addition to being fed amazing food!!). Our son learned sign language which was so helpful when he was learning to communicate and having the ability to sign avoided tantrums when he couldn't say the word yet! I especially love that all the kids get to be around each other, from infants up to the big kids! The littles learn so much from the bigger kids and the bigger kids learn how to be around infants - especially helpful if you have another little one on the way! Elle & Alex have been like family to us and I can't say enough incredible things about this amazing, nurturing daycare.

Espe is reliable, caring, friendly, intelligent, dedicated, and many other positive words. After…read morevisiting numerous home child care facilities that we found on connections for children (http://www.cfc-ca.org/), Espe was clearly the best choice from the moment we walked in. Her home is a safe, clean, and fun place for the children. She works very hard to not only keep them happy but also teach them good habits. She rarely, if ever, turns on the TV, but often has music playing. She dances with the kids and makes the babies smile. Our son, who is 6 months old, took to her very soon after meeting her (which is rare for him). We feel very comfortable leaving him there all day. Espe is currently taking early childhood education classes at UCLA. This clearly shows in her philosophy of child care. My wife and I are both grad students, so we really like this. Espe also has many years of experience nannying for a family. Compared to large daycare facilities, her prices are very good. She is licensed for up to 8 children (I think) and she recently hired someone to help her when there are more than 3 children. The helper is also a UCLA extension student. I highly recommend Espe for new parents. If you would like any more information or an update on our experience with her, feel free to message me.

Finding a good, dependable daycare that focuses on a child's needs is hard to find. The atmosphere…read moreof the home is great, and the interest of Espe, Karla, and Liliana in caring for my two children has been great. We took our son to Espe's about three years ago, and were extremely satisfied with his development, learning skills, and positive attitude while at Espe's. Now, our 1-year old is also enrolled at Espe's and is developing extremely well, is healthy, and very happy. Both of our children love being around Espe, Karla, and Liliana. Their dedication to the well being of my children and the other children currently enrolled is greatly appreciated, since my children speak fondly of Espe's Daycare even when they are not there. I think the Daycare offers everything for a child to develop in all ways. my children are able to communicate in sign language, Spanish, English, love music and dancing (in-house musician every week), and most importantly, are around children of multiple races, ethnicities, religions, ages, and interests. I highly recommend Espe's Family ChildCare to any parent interested in the development of their child. Let me know if you'd like more info about my experiences at Espe's Family Childcare.

My son started here when he was about 5 months old. Picking out a child care for our son was a hard…read moreprocess. We look at nannies and a few daycares in the area. Nothing felt right. Some of the daycares made me want to swear off daycares all together. But as maternity leave was drawing to a close, we needed to find childcare. When looking at Maple Tree online, I was nervous that it would feel too big and impersonal because they have a few locations in LA. But when we visited the Venice campus, it just felt so welcoming and I felt so comfortable with the idea of sending my son there. Everyday when I drop my son off at daycare, I know he is being loved and cared for by the teachers. They are all so intentional about the activities they plan to foster my son's development. Everyday I get reports on their app which includes his schedule (naps, diapers, food, bottles, etc.) and activities. My son is always so excited to his teachers in the morning. I am so grateful that we found a place that cares so much for our son.

We love MTA Venice! So much, that we drive 40+ minutes each way to bring our 1 year old here…read more At drop off he is always so excited to see his teachers, he leaps into their arms. They have different group curriculum every day, and share a recap of their activities in an app. I was unsure about starting solid foods in a daycare setting but it proved to be the best thing! They work with him on self feeding, drinking out of his straw cup, etc. Sometimes he surprises us by coming home from school with new skills Not only is he is safe, happy and loved when he is at school, he's getting a level of enrichment that's hard to replicate at home. Quality daycare is a big expense and comes with its pros and cons for every family, but for us it is well worth the cost (and drive).

Highly recommend this place!!! My daughter started go here…read morewhen she was less than a year old. She used to go to another daycare in the area, where she used to cry. Angie and team took her in, and once she got settled, started enjoying and eager to go and play with friends. I would like to thank all of the providers; Angie, Marcella, Rebecca, for taking care of her.

We couldn't be happier with our experience here. Our son attended for about a year, from ages 1 to…read more2, and we always felt he was in the best hands. Angie and her team are incredible -- it's clear how much they genuinely care for the kids. Every teacher on the team is warm, loving, and patient. Communication was always great, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. Angie is always quick to respond to questions, and we really appreciated how easy she made the initial transition to daycare feel. We felt really confident in her and her team from our first day. The facility itself has a lot of space for the kids to play outside and explore, and our son always had a great time. It was often hard to convince him to come down from the slide to go home at the end of the day. We're so grateful to Angie and the whole team for creating a wonderful place for our son. We were very sad to leave when we moved out of town.

When my 1.5 year old walks into school with his chest up ready for the day and doesn't look back,…read moreor when my almost 4 year old runs into the school yard yelling his teacher's name with excitement, I know they're doing something right. Little Hands Together has become a second home to my kids. It's an environment that educates and embraces every one of their differences in the most nurturing and caring way. The progress I have seen in my boys have been phenomenal and I don't ever feel like I have to supplement their education and growth with outside lessons. Little Hands Together is a well-rounded school, where the children are academically excelling beyond their level and are able to express themselves creatively through different outlets. The school is helping them grow into the best versions of themselves, and I am confident that my boys will transition easily into elementary school when the time comes.

Do your homework and ask around before enrolling. We initially loved it here (started ~18 mos old),…read morebut as our son grew, things shifted quickly. At just 2 yo, our child was "uncooperative" bc he wanted help putting on sneakers, putting on jacket, climbing on & off the big potty. Power struggles around these things at school corresponded with reports of acting out: yelling "go away" at teachers, not eating -- behavior we never saw at home. When we met about this, the director was not willing to look for causes or solutions within the context of the classroom. Her sole response was to instruct us to match the school's very high independence expectations at home, which we did. We had no difficulty teaching our son to consistently put on his own shoes, unassisted, at 2 yrs 3 mos old, when we did so with love and patience. Meanwhile, this apparently persisted as a big issue for the school. After our initial meeting, the only update we ever got was "no change" or "no improvement." In our final weeks here, conflict at school around the director's insistence that our young 2 yo use the adult-size potty instead of the training one corresponded with sudden potty anxiety & uncharacteristic signs of shame. Breakdowns in communication & trust caused us to abruptly leave just a week before our planned last day. Leaving on bad terms was hard on our child and sad for us. We went from being the school's biggest champions to feeling very concerned and mistrustful. There are so many lovely things about the school: thoughtful curriculum, field trips, homemade meals, etc. However, the extreme pressure placed on children to meet age-inappropriate independence standards really backfired for our son who is a super happy, easy, capable kid at home. We feel regretful about placing him in an environment where he was treated like a bad kid for being a normal toddler who wanted help from his caretakers. I'd strongly recommend asking parents who have recently left about their experience before enrolling, as there is a pattern of families leaving earlier than intended from this school.