We are so grateful to the wonderful people at CKPK on Hope st! It was a tough decision to go back…read moreto work but we found a place that made our choice feel right. My son began in the infant class with teacher Liz, Yancy, and Denise. You ladies are the best! They do really well with sending updates, pictures/videos through the day that allowed us to see what our boy was up to. The arts and crafts are too cute and we loved the little notes about how he was progressing every week. This made such a difference, knowing that every day our son was happy and being exposed to new fun activities. Kristine and Maria (director and assistant director) are amazing! They are very supportive and communicative. They both spent time in the infant classroom which also made us feel confident in the care our boy was receiving. Thank you both for the constant reassurance as we navigated our new normal. The only reason we left was because we were able to go from doing 2 drop offs to 1. We hope you all are doing well! You are missed!

My baby has been in the infant class for about half a year and the experience has been fantastic…read more The teachers are really caring and they do so many fun activities together. I see my baby has really blossomed and has been really well socialized thanks to the teachers. The facility has a big outdoor area (for downtown LA anyway) and plenty of parking. The inside is warm and inviting with lots of natural light. The photos online are a bit outdated. The center director is amazing. She runs a tight ship along with her lovely assistant director and the teachers. I feel very lucky to have gotten in and plan on staying through.

Highly, highly recommend Ruiz Family Child Care…read more My 18-month-old daughter has been enrolled full-time since 2025, when we relocated to Los Angeles from New York. Everyday, she looks forward to going to daycare to see Ms. Erika and her little friends. Ms. Erika is very warm and professional. She truly loves the kids and puts in a lot of effort creating fun activities for them to do every day. They celebrate each holiday with parties, have tons of play time, read, make art, learn Spanish, and socialize together. My family trusts Ms. Erika 100 percent and recommends Ruiz Family Childcare wholeheartedly. This is much better than a corporate style daycare with dozens of kids and rotating staff. Ms. Erika knows our daughter and is invested in her learning and progress.

Erika is so talented! She has a Young Authors Academy where she helped my son become a published…read moreauthor at the age of 10! She makes the process is easy to understand and fun at the same time! Her workshops are also very enjoyable. Very grateful for Erika and her expertise!

When my daughter started here she wouldn't even make eye contact. Their caring and devotion to my…read moredaughter helped her open up, interact with adults as well as the children, and just grow overall. We only went for half days three days a week and they were so accommodating and understanding with us. My daughter was always happy to go and if we hadn't gotten into a special program I would have kept her there as long as I could! Outdoor play, water play when it was hot, circle time, yoga, they do it all! And they worked with us on pricing even though it is already very competitive pricing. Thank you Tita!!

If I had to describe this place in 2 words it would be warm and homey. I came upon Tita Miras here…read moreon yelp actually. Our toddler was just 6 months old and attended here up to 2 1/2 years old. From the beginning Tita Mira and the lovely staff there welcomed our family and embraced our toddler with warmth and care, truly becoming like a Tita to her. It was so convenient that meals were prepared and offered daily, many times from their garden. My toddler has a fast metabolism and a huge appetite and she was always well fed. One of the highlights was the daycare's beautiful garden. Our toddler spent countless hours there, soaking up the sun, exploring nature, and engaging in imaginative play.l with their toy kitchen. We also really appreciated the diversity of children for a small group, its surprisingly difficult to find daycares for diverse kids. Since the ages vary from baby to toddler shes been able to learn how to care and play with different ages. Throughout her time at Tita Miras, our toddler developed confidence, independence, and a genuine love for the outdoors. While we're moving on due to personal reasons, we're deeply grateful for the nurturing environment provided here.

Maria's school is thoughtful and has taken such good care of both of my boys! I know they are safe…read moreand learning. My youngest is 3 and still there having the best time.

Our son attended here from 5 months old to 4.5 years old. We had a great experience and he was…read morealways well taken care of. Maria is always loving and caring towards the kids!

I just moved to NYC, and I'd say the single largest heartbreak about leaving Los Angeles, my home…read morefor almost a decade wasn't leaving behind my home, my work, or anything like that. It was taking my kid away from the best daycare in the entire Los Angeles area, Happyland daycare. I'd argue to say it's the best daycare in America, but I don't want to be seen as "over the top". (that's just my personality lol.) Anyhow, all jokes aside, as a first time mother with no family on my or my husband's side in the US at all, they were my village. Not only are they extremely fairly priced, but they took the best care of my baby. She was so happy to go to daycare every single day she always giggled and clapped her hands as we pulled up to Monika's door. The second that door opens, my daughter leaps into her or Olga's arms. You can't buy this feeling of safety and security. I know this and I didn't even have such high expectations going in. I was just a tired mom, desperate for help and a spare pair of hands to help me so I could get my life back. But Monika and Olga exceeded my expectations. I had no idea that they'd make this heavy of a mark in my heart because no nanny, daycare center or service I've had since has come close to their level of care. Their amazing meals (literally the best most organic foods available in the market), the art projects they did, the friends she made, it was so smooth and low drama and honestly not replaceable at all. Nothing comes close to Happyland. I wish I could move back to LA just to be near them, but alas I understand that isn't possible because of my husband's work. So I'll just have to leave this note, as a testament from one mother, to another; if you're reading this, your baby is safe and loved with them. Please consider Happyland over anywhere else, as I know what it's like to need this peace of mind. If you're reading this Monika/olga, thank you from the bottom of my heart. We finally moved and settled in so I finally had the chance to write this, better late than never. Sending all my love, we miss you everyday and Lali still knows your names and asks about you ladies. The scrap book of her photos you made her makes us all smile and cry every single time. Best Bianca

Cannot recommend enough. We started our child here at 12 months old and wish we had started sooner…read more Monika and her whole team couldn't have taken better care of him - from food to play and activities, daily videos and pictures. They are so so professional and attentive to every bit of your child's development, and so welcoming. Such a joy to drop him off and pick him up everyday

We've been impressed with Daila's Child Care at every step along the way. We've now sent two of our…read morechildren there and they've made substantial, lifelong bonds with the compassionate staff members and other children. Daila's has helped my wife to focus on our careers while still giving a warm, nurturing environment to our kids during the day. I highly recommend working with these people. They are magical. They go above and beyond.

We feel unbelievably lucky to have found Daila's. Our oldest has been here since she was 1 year…read moreold, and we enrolled our second at just 7 months. We commute 15 minutes each way because after seeing how thoughtfully and lovingly they cared for our first, we couldn't imagine anyone else taking care of our baby. Candice, Inez, and Imelda are warm, kind, and deeply caring, matched with early ed professional knowledge and experience that we've learned a lot from as new parents. Something that sets them apart is the breadth of what they do every day. There's constant variety -- rotating toys and activities, arts and crafts, fine and gross motor development, sensory play, language and math, and tons of imaginative play. You can tell the staff plan each week with care, from special themes and activities that build toward a bigger project to memorable moments like the Halloween parade and even a zoo field trip. Our house is covered with all of the cool crafts that our kids have brought home. They also put real emphasis on community and character building, helping the kids learn social-emotional skills like sharing, caring, and being a good friend. They even supported our oldest through the transition to becoming a big sister in such a meaningful way. Candice, Inez, and Imelda have cultivated a safe, joyful community that has helped our kids grow so much. We are forever grateful to them.

I am so happy that I found Anies and her wonderful team. My children have developed beautifully…read moresince joining the daycare. The program is truly special--weekly animal classes, music, dance, and art activities that enrich the children and help them grow in so many ways. As someone who speaks several languages, the language aspect was very important to me. I've seen a big difference--my children started to understand and speak a little French in a short time. Every day at 10:00 AM, they have a structured learning session where they learn colors, numbers, and the alphabet. After just three months, the progress was amazing. The food is kosher, organic, fresh, and delicious--homemade meals that I would happily eat myself. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a warm, loving, and professional environment for their children

My daughter started here at 16 months, and Anies -- the owner -- took truly wonderful care of her…read more We began very slowly: one hour a day, then two, letting her adjust at her own pace. She cried for the first two weeks, which is completely normal at that age, but Anies met every wobble with calm patience and genuine kindness. That gentle transition paid off. Now she walks through the door without even looking back, completely confident, and she has never cried again. Most importantly, I feel she is truly safe there, and that peace of mind is everything. The kids also enjoy genuinely fun and enriching activities: art projects, music time, and even visits from animals. It's a place where learning and play blend beautifully. The environment is warm, attentive, and personal. It's clear that the children are cared for, not simply supervised. Anies really understands them. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a nurturing, thoughtful, and safe place for their child.

I can't believe I am only now writing this review. Both my daughters attended LA First for two and…read morea half years (my youngest started at 5 months and my oldest at 2.5 years.) I feel so much appreciation for the level of dedication, understanding, care, and patience the staff displayed through out our time here. I can't recommend this place enough. They offer a very affordable Montessori curriculum. There is a room dedicated to Montessori materials where they practice their rug work daily. The school also offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities from piano, taekwondo, ballet, hip-hop choreography--all at very reasonable prices! AND tuition includes hot lunches. We moved out of LA county because things were just getting so crazy there and that unfortunately meant we had to switch daycares/schools. The teachers and kids have had such a lasting impact on my children that they still recall them fondly ever so often to this day. The kids are very well looked after here. There is a bit of a language barrier, but I have never felt like any of my concerns were unheard or not considered. Also, it is worth noting that the school is part of a church and, although we are not particularly religious ourselves, we did like the moral foundation that it set in our children. LA First is truly a wonderful school that puts the children first and let's children BE children. If we could, we would still have them there. We miss you all so much!

arrived to drop off the enrollment forms.. not even ONE MINUTE in their office and the director…read morediagnosed my 3 year old with Autism and ADHD.. said "the teacher can't just run after him" after, suggested I try for the month and see how it goes... i asked for the registration fee to be refunded and walked out. this whole "diagnosis" was due to him going behind the directors desk, ONCE. please be cautious brining your kids here.