They say, "It takes a village to raise a child." This preschool truly is that village…read more When I first started looking for preschools, I had no idea what a co-op was--turns out, it's exactly what I'd been searching for. The environment here is warm, nurturing, and guided by a wonderful teacher. Parents are deeply involved, which means we're in the classroom working alongside our kids, supporting one another, and watching them grow every day. The best part? The community. The friendships we've built with other families are priceless. There's such peace of mind knowing that when you're not there, trusted parents who care just as much are by your child's side. It's not just a preschool--it's a whole community of families you didn't even know you needed.

EPNS is a true nursery school and an absolute hidden gem in the Valley. It's play-based, which I…read moregenuinely believe is the most meaningful and effective way for young children to learn. Yes, your child will leave EPNS knowing their ABCs, how to spell their name, and even their parents' phone number. But more importantly, they'll gain real-life skills--how to handle disappointment, ask for help in the right way, solve problems independently, and so much more--all through the power of play. If you're unsure about just how essential play is in early childhood, I highly recommend reading the work of Peter Gray or Teacher Tom--they've both written beautifully about it. EPNS is also a true community of families. As a co-op, it requires time and involvement from parents, but what you get in return is something incredibly special: a deeper connection to your child's early school experience and a tight-knit circle of families who all know and care for each other's kids. It's not just a school--it's a village.

Maha Montessori is an amazing school full of loving teachers who are genuinely caring people and…read morealso excellent educators. Our daughter is so happy there, and it is obvious how well the teachers know and care about each individual child. Ms. Abgaryan and Ms. Kiana always knows just what to say, and our daughter clearly has a soft spot for Ms. Arwa and Ms. Sohani. Our daughter is not a morning person, but Ms. Yi, Ms. Jamila, Ms. Awdish, Ms. Hazmik, and Ms. Feri always manage to get a smile out of her at the front door. The teachers put a ton of energy into making the kids' days interesting and fun. There are new programs all the time and lots of different ways for the kids to learn. They get plenty of outdoor play time and are encouraged to be independent and try things for themselves. Our daughter is excited to try new foods and comes home talking about things we never would have thought to introduce at her age. We also love the special activities they plan for holidays and celebrations. The kids and teachers are clearly having fun together, and there is always something interesting going on. Most importantly, we completely trust the people caring for her. She is loved, encouraged, challenged, and treated with kindness, and we see the effects at home in how confident, curious, and kind she is becoming. The teachers communicate through the app with detailed daily updates, and it is great to see photos and videos of what the kids are up to. As two working parents, it is a huge relief to know she is in good hands and to have such a clear picture of her day. Parents are encouraged to communicate with each other as well, and Maha really feels like a community of great people rather than simply childcare. We feel very lucky to have found it and couldn't recommend Maha more highly.

We absolutely love Maha Montessori and cannot recommend it highly enough. The teachers are…read moreincredibly loving and kind, while also clearly being exceptional educators who know how to communicate with and teach young children. Our daughter has become more confident, polite, independent, and willing to try new things, and she grown and developed so much. Maha frequently introduces new activities and experiences, from yoga to dance to water play, basketball, and learning about different cultures. Our daughter loves going to school and whether she is playing and interacting with other kids or the teachers, we feel great knowing she is in a supportive and loving learning environment. She loves playing basketball with Ms. Kiana, always has an extra hug for Ms. Sohani, and lights up when she sees Ms. Feri. We love that she gets to spend time outside every day and that she has made friends with both older and younger kids. Communication with parents is also fantastic: clear, responsive, and frequent, with pictures and detailed updates throughout the day on the app. Trust and love are so important when choosing childcare, and we have both in abundance here. We feel incredibly lucky to send our daughter to Maha and would highly recommend it to anyone.

We have had the best experience at Playhouse Childcare. Our oldest went here for 4 years and now…read moreour youngest is here and we can't speak highly enough of Ms. Jeanette and her team. Ms. Jeanette treats every student with endless patience, care and love. It's hard to find someone you trust to look after your kids, but we could instantly tell that Ms. Jeanette and her team genuinely care for each child. We took comfort in the fact that both kids were always so happy to go every day. Ms. Jeanette has always answered any questions or concerns we brought up and loves to share all the funny stories involving our kids that came up throughout the day. Our oldest was completely ready for kindergarten, both academically and behaviorally and our youngest is on track as well. We highly recommend Playhouse Childcare to any parent!

THE BEST daycare. The most incredible team. The owner truly cares about every one of the kids,…read moretruly cares about their growth and development, and she takes such pride in all the kiddos. If she's got an open spot, snag it! You won't regret it

The setup is very clean and nice. The staff are very polite and sweet. They take good care of the…read morekids and make it fun too. The yard, the playground, and the inside is very nicely setup and homey. They provide lunch and snacks which is great.

My second child has been with ECK for almost a year now, and re-reading my first review I can still…read moresay the same! My son is always so happy to go see his teachers and friends every day, and my daughter graduated to her big-kid school being very well prepared. Also, drop-ins are a lifesaver on days public school is closed!

I've toured many schools, this place made me excited & want to be a kid. Seeing kids so happy &…read moreteachers interacting with kids gave me butterflies. Fast forward a year, it's INCREDIBLE! From snow day, art shows, holiday parades & concerts, the programming & curriculum is unmatched. A monthly art folder, a dozen + daily updates/pics on brightwheel, and teachers who are family! A super modern and clean school, it's a beautiful campus! Ms Moshgen for infants, and Miss Eva & Miss Sussan are the absolute BEST!!!

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Child's World Encino. Our son has been there since he…read morewas 18 months old and will graduate from their TK/K program this year. From the very first day, the staff has made our son feel welcomed, supported, and loved. It's clear that the teachers truly care about each child and are passionate about early childhood education. Our son has grown so much socially and emotionally since starting here. He comes home excited to tell us about his day, what he learned, and the friends he played with. The curriculum strikes the perfect balance between structured learning and play-based exploration, which we love. Get this -- our kiddo is learning how to read at 5 year old and we owe so much of that to CWS. The communication from the school is also excellent -- we've always feel informed about what's going on, and we really appreciate the photos and updates we get. It's comforting to know he's been in such a nurturing and safe environment for the almost 4 years we've been here. We're so grateful to have found CWS Encino and we highly recommend it to any parents looking for a high-quality, caring, and enriching preschool experience for their child.

Enrolled my daughter in Encino Presbyterian Children's Center in the fall of 2025. We loved her…read moredaycare but she was mentally and physically ready for something bigger. Since she doesn't start TK until fall of 2027, EPCC is the perfect in between place. Their program is scheduled more like an elementary school while still being flexible enough to allow the children room to be their age. All the teachers and staff are so lovely and knowledgeable. My daughter loves going every day and can't wait to go back the next! I also feel extremely safe with their security system and how often they let me know what's going on. Not to mention all the fun activities, shows, and events. It's a wonderful place and so much fun. I have no doubts my daughter will be 100% ready for elementary school when the time comes!

This school is an absolute gem. My daughter did kindergarten here in 23-24 (after 2 years at very…read morehighly regarded preschool) and my son is now in his second year in preschool. We could not have found a better school!!!! EPCC is incredible and offers a really kind, wonderfully supportive school for the kiddos. I think what makes this school stand out is their kindergarten program which I cannot stress enough is THE BEST kinder. My daughter came out of it comfortable with spelling tests, reading short books, and a general confidence in taking risks and chances in math and spelling. The kids are pushed and expected to be challenged. They end up rising to the challenge and leave kinder with such a wealth of information. BEWARE though that once you leave this kindergarten you will constantly be comparing how much your child learned in kinder to where they go next! lol They will be WELL prepared for first grade and truly leave with such a strong foundation feeling so capable. Shout out to Ms. Lori, Ms. Danielle, Ms. Kim, and all the teachers that make this place INCREDIBLE.

I cannot express enough gratitude for this incredible daycare and the teachers (Gaya, Marina,…read moreZhibek & Sona) who make it so special. From the moment we enrolled our daughter, we felt the warmth, kindness, and genuine care that fills this daycare/school every single day. As working parents, especially with our second child, it was so important to find a place where our daughter would not only be safe but truly loved and nurtured when we couldn't be with her. This daycare became exactly that for our family. They became an extended family. In the time she was here, we watched our little girl blossom right before our eyes. She learned her ABC's, her vocabulary exploded, and she began talking and expressing herself so much more. Even more special, she became social, confident, and excited to interact with other children. The teachers helped bring out a side of her that we will always be grateful for. They also helped guide her through potty training, which felt like such a huge milestone for us as parents. The patience, encouragement, and consistency they showed made all the difference. Leaving your child in someone else's care is never easy, but this is place that is truly filled with love and warmth and that gave us complete peace of mind. I dropped her off every morning with peace of mind, and heart. Our daughter didn't just attend daycare here--she was nurtured, encouraged, and truly cared for (I used to joke that she came back from daycare cleaner than she was when I dropped her off ;) We are forever grateful to the teachers for helping shape these early years of her life. I truly cannot fully express the respect and appreciation our family has for this wonderful daycare. We are forever indebted.

We had a wonderful experience at this daycare. Julie made us feel so comfortable enrolling are kids…read morethere and texted me daily with updates at the beginning, so I felt truly protected. As a mom of three, this helped my anxiety immensely. My two year old son, loved his teacher Gaya, and would ask to "go to schoo" on the weekends. My 4 year old daughter learned foundations in gymnastics, yoga, and karate, and they worked hard to help her make friends when she was late coming into the school year. I'm truly thankful for the time we spent there.

We enrolled our 3 year old in the summer camp sessions, and she absolutely loved it. Each day has a…read moredifferent theme which got her even more excited about camp. The teachers and staff are extremely friendly, caring, and very communicative. For a camp, the hours work well for working parents as well. We highly recommend Sage's summer camp program and will definitely enroll again!

We have had a wonderful experience in the yellow room. The teachers and administrators have made us…read morefeel welcome and supported us in our transition to daycare. We enjoy the weekly photo updates as well!! Thank you to Kristi, Roza and all of the yellow room teachers for your patience, kindness and responsiveness.

Playful Learners was so amazing for my kiddos! We started our girls when they turned 2 and Ms. Tiff…read morewas so amazing at helping them transition from being at home to being in a class with a group of kids. She went above and beyond communicating with us and getting my girls used to a new environment. They learned so much and grew so much! We just moved to another state, and my girls still ask for all their teachers and friends there. We just loved it so much. If you're looking for a fun, positive educational environment that has a small, family feel, Playful Learners won't disappoint!

My now 6 year old has attended the spring and summer camps here and has had the most wonderful and…read moreplayful experiences!! She literally asks me to take her back every week. My 3 year old just had her first experience within the last year here and enjoyed every minute of it. Ms. Tiffany and her staff are warm, welcoming, inclusive and ever up to the task of dealing with littles! I always feel safe dropping off my girls here and know they're going to have fun - and learn while having fun!!

My daughter attended this daycare for two years, and we had such a wonderful experience! I'm truly…read moregrateful for all the care, attention, and warmth she received during her time there. The teachers are kind, warm-hearted, and very attentive to the children. My daughter was always happy to go to daycare, which as a parent says so much. I loved that their days were filled with a great variety of activities -- learning through games, cooking activities, creative projects in the classroom, and plenty of active play outdoors. She was always busy, engaged, and excited to tell me about her day. I was also very happy with the food they provided. My daughter loves to eat, so this was definitely important to us! She always came home full and happy, and I really appreciated the variety of meals and snacks offered throughout the day. After two years, we are leaving with so many warm memories. It's a wonderful feeling to know that your child is spending her day in a place where she feels happy, comfortable, cared for, and loved. A big thank you to all the teachers and staff for everything you've done for our daughter!

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.