My son was at Le Petit from 4months old to 2 years. He absolutely loved it there! The staff truly…read morecare about the kids and treat them as their own. They were also very supportive as I left the place crying for the first week straight (so many hormones!!). The facility is clean, safe and hidden away which I liked. I would highly recommend this daycare to friends and family. We have moved up to their sister school, New Generation Preschool, and it is amazing too. Family run and so much love for the kids. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers at Le Petit, you are missed!

This review has been long overdue but if there was an option to put 6 stars, I would. There is so…read moremuch love and care from this daycare from the moment we first enrolled our little girl who started from 6 months-2 years. My husband and I were looking at multiple daycares in our area knowing that we'd have to go back working full-time. The top things we were looking for was a place that had a large enough space for kids to roam but small enough that it feels intimate and homey, a place that was safe and clean, and most importantly, somewhere where you knew the staff cared for the kids. Le Petit is exactly that and more. Zari and the teachers were always so attentive. Every single time we'd pick up our daughter, she would always be smiley and happy. Thank you Le Petit!

My son has been attending LPDC since he was 6 months old. He was our first baby and we had just…read moremoved to LA from SF so everything was still so new to us. The day we went to meet Karine and visited the daycare we immediately felt a sense of relief that we had found the perfect spot to care for our little one. My son is now 3 1/2 years old and is still attending - he just completed the preschool program. He has grown into a smart, loving and healthy boy thanks to Karine and her staff. My family and friends are always shocked when they see my son eat his vegetables and request for broccoli! We owe his positive development to this amazing place. Every day we pick him up he's always so happy. Teacher Rena has seen him grow since he was a baby and treats him as if he were her own. Teacher Emma receives him with such warmth and kindness every morning. Irina is Karine's mom and she makes the most delicious food for the kids, you often smell the wonderful home cooked meals during drop offs. I can't recommend this place enough! They keep the place so clean, have wonderful activities, celebrate birthdays and holidays, enjoy water games during the summer, hold music and exercise classes. As a first time mom, I'm so thankful for the help, support, guidance and recommendations Karine has given me every step of the way and throughout each milestone my son has accomplished. And as a working mom, there is no better relief than to trust my son is in a safe and loving environment for the entire day. We love LPDC and are so lucky we have them in our lives! Now - how do we stop our kid from growing so he can stay here even longer? :)

My daughter stated at LPDC when she was 6 months old now three and a half years later, we are so…read morehappy we made the decision to send her. She enjoyed going to every single day and always felt loved by Karine, Rena and Emma. My daughter loved all the extra activities whether it be water fun in the summer or music classes. She enjoyed all the home cooked meals and tried things that we could never get her to eat at home. On top of all that the hours were great.

This review is long long overdue. My son started attending Busy Little Bee at 28 months old, the…read moresummer after Covid began and we lost our nanny. This was his first daycare experience, and Shusha took him in and treated him as her own. His language and social skills blossomed right away. He had always been a very picky eater, but he loved Ms Mariam's cooking, and was always trying new and unexpected foods for the first time. Shusha was so loving and even went out of her way to personally help feed him on the days he struggled. We have since moved, and our son is now five years old. We have since attended three other wonderful schools with our two boys, but none of them compare to Shusha's school. For a nervous mom sending her son to school for the first time, it felt as if we were sending him to a warm, loving relative's home to play for the day. We still see the amazing activities she plans on social media, and think fondly of our son's time there. We are so grateful to Shusha and her team to have had the perfect first school experience.

My son went to Busy Little Bee daycare from the time he was 1.5-2.5 years old until Covid hit and…read morewe had to stop going for financial reasons. Previously we had a close family friend watching my son for a year, so it was a nerve wracking decision to put him in someone else's care for the first time, but Shusha and her caring staff made it so easy!!! I honestly can not say enough good things about this daycare! The home is clean, they give them healthy home cooked meals, they have fun activities and events around the holidays and most of all they are attentive and caring. He was so loved there (that to this day Shusha texts me to see how her boy is doing :)) Most of all, my son came home everyday happy! They also have an option for preschool aged children!

We could not rave more about this daycare. Mangala/Auntie and her helpers are the kindest, most…read morecaring people and so focused on the kids feeling safe, loved and happy. Our son loved going. Made great friends. He had the best time. They do a great job of giving kiddos confidence which is such an incredible skill. 10/10! We are excited for our newest son to join in 2026!

As first-time parents, my wife and I were nervous to leave our son with anyone that wasn't us…read more Mangala (the kids call her "Auntie") is warm, patient, and dedicated to supporting each and every child in her care. Leaving our son with Mangala and her staff was the closest thing we could find to dropping him off at grandma's house, which is exactly the homey, safe environment we were looking for. Our son started a few weeks before his first birthday. He learned so much in the 1.5 years we spent there and transitioned from 2 naps to 1. Not only that, but he LOVED being there. Most days it took me over 10 minutes to get him to leave because he was always having so much fun. It was very clear to us that our son loved being there and that Mangala loved him like family. We KNEW he was safe and loved and well cared for and challenged every day. Our family recently left Los Angeles, which is the only reason why we stopped sending our son to First Steps, and leaving this daycare was one of the most difficult things about moving. In fact, my son still asks us almost every day when he can go back to Auntie's house and when he can see Auntie, her helpers, and all of the friends he made. Thank you, Mangala for the work you do with these kids, and we would absolutely recommend her care to other parents.

I grew up as a KCLC student. My sister grew up in KCLC and now my daughter. Great teachers great…read morestaff. They are like family. 100% trust my baby's here !

I can't say enough wonderful things about Kiddies Creative Learning center. My two sons started…read morethere as infants and have loved it since day one. Always excited at drop off and happy at pick up. The teachers are incredible, so sweet and caring and have so much fun with the kids. We are so thankful to have found such great care for our kids. I highly recommend this daycare and preschool to anyone!

I brought my daughter Camila since she was 18 months old, and the transition was a little bit…read moredifficult for me, but not for her. She was very happy and very pampered by the staff. There are some teachers there that have been working there for years, which is a good thing because it assures me that they Are working in something they like and it's their passion. Miss Anita and Miss Rutmanik took excellent care of my baby. She left when she was five years old and was ready to start kindergarten at school till this day whenever she has a day off at school I called them and they welcome my baby with their arms open and my daughter always loves to go back and see her old teachers. We love them very much and we appreciate their hard work, dedication and love they show to all the students.

My wife and I feel so lucky that our daughter Tess was able to attend Roshana's delightful school,…read morea cherished institution of the Van Nuys area. Ms. Rukmani and Ms. Ella are ideal caretakers. They made sure my daughter and all her friends benefitted both not just from excellent education, but the love, tenderness, and the patience that only devoted caretakers can provide. A special highlight of education at Sunflower Montessori is the annual Christmas showcase. This is a time where all the hard work the students have put in with their spectacular music director , Mr. Anthony. He taught my daughter so many great holiday classics, and plenty of Beatles music all-year round. Not only is it a great musical experience, but the Holiday Show also features fantastic Sri Lankan cuisine compliments of Mrs. Roshana as well as potluck contributions from all the parents. My daughter also benefitted from the optional dance/movement/yoga program as well--the definite highlight of her weeks that was so eager to talk about and show us. We're so appreciative to Ms. Roshana and the wonderful teachers at Sunflower. They will forever be in our hearts.

If anyone is in need of a daycare, you have found the ONE. If you're a nervous first time mom and…read morewant to make sure your LO is in good hands, you really can't find much better. Our son grew SO much while there. It's family run, daily updates, small setting with great ratios. They have become like family, and we're truly going to miss them so much!

Bringing our daughter to Little Sunshine has been the best move we've made as first time parents…read more Narine and the team of caregivers are engaged, thoughtful, and incredibly attentive. Every day starts with breakfast, play, circle time, songs, and so much more. Their play area outside is filled with so many activities and the entire space is built to help kids learn skills and independence while feeling supported and loved. Every day, our daughter comes home with new stories about the things she learned, and the teachers she played with. They tailor her care to what she needs and we couldn't be more grateful to everyone there.

Before I give a glowing and deeply heartfelt review of the experience our family has had at…read moreMontessori House of Children with both of our boys, I want to share a broader thought, because context matters, especially when parents are making one of the most important decisions of their lives. I think it is fundamentally unfair when a school receives a one-star review based purely on a parent's expectation of what they think an accredited Montessori environment should be, particularly when that opinion comes from a misunderstanding, limited exposure, or without ever actually attending or engaging with the school. Montessori education is nuanced, intentional, and often misunderstood when viewed through a traditional lens. What troubles me most is how quickly some people run to leave damaging reviews without first asking questions, seeking clarity, or having a conversation with the school. Educators and administrators put their entire lives into the well-being of these children and the integrity of their program. Parents rely on real, lived experiences when deciding to place their children in someone else's care, and highly subjective or reactionary reviews do not serve that trust or decision-making process. I truly believe that if something feels off, the first step should be to pause, gather information, and talk with the school. If, after genuine effort and understanding, you still feel strongly, then by all means leave a review. But perspective matters. And if you take a moment to look at some of the most extreme one-star profiles, you will often notice a pattern. Volatility, absolutes, and very little middle ground. Life, and education, rarely works that way. Now onto what actually matters. Our older son graduated from Montessori House of Children and is now thriving in first grade. Our younger son is about to graduate this year. Over the years, we have watched both boys grow not just academically, but emotionally, socially, and independently. This school helped shape who they are as learners and as people. The teachers are patient, intentional, and deeply invested. The environment fosters confidence, curiosity, responsibility, and respect. These are core Montessori principles that are clearly lived, not just advertised. Our children felt safe, seen, challenged, and supported. We will always be grateful for the foundation Montessori House of Children gave our family. It is not just a school. It is a community that genuinely cares about children and their development. I recommend it without hesitation to parents seeking a thoughtful, authentic Montessori experience.

We just finished one year (age 2.5-3.5) at Montessori House of Children and it has been THE BEST…read moreexperience. We are excited for one more amazing year in the 4 year old class! Montessori is so important and this school's approach is full of love, play, independence, nurture, art, music, dance, and strong education. My daughter's confidence, independence, learning, and social skills have soared because of this school. She has so many friends and I have made friends with the sweet community of parents. The layout of this school is so special. The outdoor area is massive and the classrooms have so many toys and books. Most of all, these teachers are the most compassionate women. They are expert teachers. My daughter LOVES her teacher. They have the most special relationship. All of the teachers are warm people that I feel very comfortable with. They transform these little balls of mush to independent big kids in the most loving way. I feel like I can call any time and when I have, any 5 of the teachers would magically know exactly what's going on with my child at that moment! In the beginning, when I needed updates on my daughter, this was the biggest comfort. They were so loving and kind during that difficult adjustment to school for the first time. I know as a teacher myself, this time of life is precious and goes by very fast. I want my daughter to have this time learning through play and toys, learning through friendships, learning through art and music, and learning outside before she starts kindergarten. Sorry, but as a teacher myself, I have observed TK. Not doing it. I want my child to have one more amazing year before public school. She will have 12 years of public school; Montessori is special. The school also creates the most precious memories with special events that I will cherish forever. Potty training was accomplished quickly and with so much encouragement. Parking is easy. If you are considering, sit down with Ms. Kumi. All of our neighbors sent their kids. We were told: You MUST send your child there. They were right. I am very thankful.

Veronika is awesome. She took care of both our kids while they were young. She does a great job of…read morepreparing the little ones for preschool

"Precious Moments Day Care is safe, nurturing, and professional--everything a parent could hope…read morefor."

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I am so grateful to have found my village in…read moreSherman Oaks Child Care. Ms. Irma, the owner, and Ms. Ala, her assistant, are incredible caretakers who truly love what they do. My son started with them right when he turned 12 months and they both guided us through a great process of adapting to their care. I wanted a place that was small and where my son could socialize and learn, after spending his first full year at home with us. We looked for daycares for months and all were either too big for our taste with 20+ kids and lots of teachers or the small ones felt too informal. This place is a great size with just up to 7 kids that start from ages 1 year until they are ready for school. They have a classroom where they learn, have activities, nap, and also an outside area where they play. Irma and Ala keep it very clean, no one can come into the space (you are greeted at the outside gate due to health protocols) they are mindful of hygiene and make sure everyone is healthy, which is important when you are dealing with kiddos. Communication is key, and Irma sends constant texts and keeps you informed as the day progresses with the cutest pictures of the kids in their activities that range from painting or playdough, or even cooking (safely, of course). I have seen my son flourish in their care and loved that they have different ages as my baby has learned so much from the older kids as well. Every day he comes home with a new word or skill and is so happy and full of energy (and clean!) Their approach is very loving and caring, my son loves to go and gets excited as we head out every morning saying his little friends' names. You can expect home-style breakfast & lunch as well as snacks, they keep a schedule so you know what to expect as far as food + naps but are open for pickup any time as long as you don't interrupt activities. The daycare is open from 8:00-5:30 pm. We've loved having them be part of our story and our family.

We toured Irma's daycare as a potential place for my 21 month old and had a lovely experience with…read moreIrma. The facility was clean, the kids were happy and Irma and Ala were very gracious. Ultimately we chose another daycare due to extended hours but I would recommend Irma to my friends as an option. I do believe my son would have been very happy there.