This school is a very small close knit environment that focuses on academic excellence. My daughter…read moreloves going to school and learning new things. The principal is very nice and helpful. All of the staff are friendly and amazing! Every time I drop my daughter off I feel confident that she will learn and have a great day at school. If you are looking for people who care about your child's education then this is the perfect school for you. -Delilah's Parents

Mi hijo actualmente asiste a GEA 2 en tercer grado pues m siento muy contenta con la enseñanza que…read moreles dan a los niños mi hijo gracias a Dios a avanzado mucho la señora directora una excelente persona tanto con los niños como con los padres muy amable.

Four years ago I was faced with a decision....where do I put my daughter for 6th grade? My…read moredaughter has ADHD accompanied with an auditory processing disorder. At that time she was attending a small public school in West Hollywood in a class of 36 children with no teachers assistants. She was completely lost in all subjects, which also led to low self esteem. She was limited to 45 minutes of resources per day, which was really the only help/ teaching she received, the rest of the days were a loss. Through a friend, we were referred to Summit View West. I scheduled an appointment to take a tour of the school (four years ago)and brought my daughter along. That day, my daughter made her decision...she said, "this is the school that I need. I don't want any other school but here! Do what you have to do to get me into this school!"....and I did. Today, my daughter will be entering her third year at Summit View West, and every day that goes by we feel blessed that we are part of this amazing school. Since my daughter started, she has only become more confident in all subjects, and she embraces learning new concepts. The teachers make sure all students are on the same page and, with an understanding of the material before they move on. The administration is always welcoming and hypersensitive to any concerns a parent or student might have. The school is a loving community that looks out of one another. I feel that if anyone leaves a negative yelp comment about Summit View West, it is only out of frustration of not having their child funded by their school's district, or the Help Group does not think the school is the right fit for the child in question. The administration is highly educated, qualified and familiar with making the right decisions that would best fit the students needs.

My son was ACCEPTED! We have been at Summit View West since August 2017. It's now March 2018. We…read morecouldn't be any happier. The staff is so kind to my son and taught him to read! HE'S READING! If you have a child with a learning difference, you know how awesome that is. The specialized reading programs and small class size is really working for him. His teacher is an Angel! She "gets" my son. She takes the time to listen and has been a huge advocate for him. His school counselor is really amazing. She is so well trained in determining the functions of my son's behaviors, offering him tools/strategies that will help him cope. I will continue to post updates as we continue on our journey.

Nothing short of a lifesaver. My daughter was having a hard time learning in school to say the…read moreleast. Rachel has been learning leaps and bounds, has tons of friends and enjoys going to school every day. Their one on one instruction for a portion of the day is exactly what she needed to excel. Every day I hear stories of all the fun she is having at school and she does not even realize that she is learning a ton.

Game changer. Changing schools is a scary thing for parents and kids but when your kiddo asks why…read moreyou didn't move her earlier to this school you know you made the right choice! For kids with learning differences this is the place to be. They know what they are doing, have resources and knowledgable staff and truly see your kid. As a parent I finally feel a true home/school partnership and found a school that says 'we got this'!

Amazing school for kids who need extra scaffolding. Low student-teacher ratio. Great instructors!read more

A great non-public school; grades 1-12, Administrators, teachers, and staff are an amazing team. My…read morechild was struggling in general education; even with additional IEP supports. We were desperate to find an alternative that could work with his learning differences. We toured several schools around Southern California and were so happy when he got accepted here. He has now been in the school for two years and has made meaningful progress academically and socially. I wish I had found the school sooner.

This is a school that caters to special needs students. I've seen how the teachers interact with…read moreeach student, they are caring and give all of their time and attention to each! I appreciate all of the programs and how they work to fulfill each students individual needs for success! Parking can be tricky around pickup, arrive early to grab a spot!

We enrolled our daughter based on the wonderful experience our good friends had with their sons…read morelearning differences. What transpired there with my daughter has essentially ruined her life. My daughter has learning differences , not on the spectrum. We had complained about a boy who my daughter said was obsessed with her. We requested for her to not be in the same classroom as this boy, request denied. Then one day her mood shifted and she cried every morning not wanting to go to school. She couldn't tell us what happened. It was too traumatic for her to voice it. She was in 4th grade. Her behavior was very anxious and not able to stay in the classroom. They tried to accommodate her by spending time in the principles office. She was still not able to stop panicking. We had to take her out. 5 years of therapy later it was revealed she was sexually assaulted in the bathroom by the boy. She is still traumatized by it and probably always will be. We have been through hell. Suicide attempts , inability to focus, an eating disorder etc etc etc. she is now in 10th grade having to be held back a year because of lost class time due to the trauma. And disgustingly this was not an isolated instance. The one family we became close to who also left discover the same boy sexually assaulted their son. I'm not saying the school itself is awful in sure there are amazing experiences and caring teachers. And for many we met there this is the only option so you naturally choose to accept or maybe turn a blind eye to red flags. I don't know if the head of school has changed but she was awful. Good luck!

I contacted Jenny about support my kiddo needs which wasn't her focus area (she supports more…read morekiddos with ADHD). Instead of just letting me go, Jenny was very helpful offering me advice and referrals to other professionals who do specialize in my kiddo's need area. This is the mark of a true professional who cares are helping children. Willing to redirect business to another professional who is better suited to help that kiddo because that is in the best interest of the child. Thank you Jenny.

I can't say enough good things about Jenny and WeThrive Learning. Her knowledge, compassion for her…read morestudents, and professionalism sets her apart from other Ed. therapists. I had the pleasure of teaching alongside her for many years and have seen firsthand the commitment she has to the children in her care. She stays abreast of best practice, supporting her work with scientific strategies. I highly recommend reaching out if your child is in need of support, you won't be disappointed!

Where do I start? My son (4 at the time) would not interact with us very much, would speak less…read morethan 20 words, and had several violent outbursts when we tried to change any activity or if his iPad would "die". When Big Solutions came into our lives we were hesitant because these were strangers who were going to socialize with our son and as parents we were scared of negative outcomes. Julian's journey began with his initial assessment and eventually to in home therapy. He was assigned 3 therapists including 1 supervisor. They (Ari, Claudia, Joy, & Paulina) are blessings!!! They connected with Julian but also became our teachers! They helped all of us with Julian's needs and how to understand what he was seeking, whether it be physical or emotional. As a parent with a child with autism, sometimes it's too easy to become frustrated and lose hope in any progress they may not meet. An example was my son's eloping. His father and I had no clue how to predict it or manage it. We would all take excursions to our local mall and his therapists were there with us the entire time. We learned to predict when he would run off, and why. He was seeking attention and sometimes just over stimulation so we learned to ask him to use verbal and non verbal cues of where he wants to go. Fast forward to three weeks ago while visiting an outlet shopping center (yes we wore masks) and we practiced all of those steps and he didn't elope! Had it not been for Big Solutions I would not see us going out with much ease as we have been. This is an agency that turned our life around and became part of our family while maintaining their professionalism. Big Solutions ENTIRE staff, from scheduling to in home, were amazing and extremely accommodating. They consistently helped Julian with communicating in various ways and adjusting to unexpected changes that happened every day. Big Solutions also helped us as parents in not give up and letting frustration and fear run our lives. They taught us so much and how to cope with unexpected outbursts and helping our son focus on his school. We were definitely lost in the ASD world and Big Solutions led us to a place where consistency, patience, and goals were good starting points for any situation. Thank you Big Solutions!

I have come to realize the firm, in Mission Hills, controlled by the CEO/BCBA lacks an 'inspired…read moregrowth' in company culture and inability to provide a healthy work environment. This specific firm seems to abide by social cliques and favoritism, making it difficult to collaborate as a team and move up in positions. The lack of respect, synergy, and compassion has hemorrhaged quality workers. Their lack of staff (BTs/BCBA) is due to: Abrupt schedule changes, extensively watching you work through cameras, hostile training, CEO/BCBA shifting blame to BTs, and inability to give a WELL DESERVED promotion. There is a lot of restraints/holds that are not documented or shared. CEO/BCBA has dual relationships with certain clients and is NOT proactive with their clients. If you agree with how they treat their employees, imagine the impact they have with your child. They have withheld information to parents about what happens in the workplace, and has had the police called on them to IMMEDIATELY share a report to insurance and to parents. Look somewhere else! This forced plenty of Behavioral Technicians to spread their ethics very wide, while simultaneously being gaslighted, micromanaged, and exploited. This is a toxic, passive aggressive, workplace that does not hold empathy for their employees. You will exhaust your efforts working alongside the incompetent CEO/BCBA. The micromanagement and dishonesty due to their lack of mentorship has driven many people out of the company. Here's a piece of advice: Treat ALL of your colleagues with kindness, they are the backbone of your company. Turn your attention to your clients best interests and continually build rapport. Don't bite off more than you can chew! Projection is uncanny in the workplace.

Kidz Kingdom is a pediatric daycare for children with special needs. I cannot stress enough what…read moreGodsends the team at Kidz Kingdom were for our little ones. It's been over a year since we moved and let me tell you: it's taken an autism therapist, a respite worker, and a part-time caretaker to replace this special group; and that's just our services at home! The team is a knowledgeable group of nurses and caretakers who understand early childhood development. They care very much for the families that are enrolled and work to help parents find the coverage and resources to help with finances involved with enrollment. What's more, they TRULY LOVE THE CHILDREN. We remain in contact with the team and our kids no longer attend Kidz Kingdom! If you live in the San Fernando Valley and your child needs more than just an average daycare situation, connect with Kidz Kingdom. For us, they were essential! .

My son is 10 years old now he started at 6months he attended kidz for 4 years I absolutely loved…read morethe the owner marine is amazing nelley Iesha mariene we're all nurses there was a nurse name Joseph my son loved them all I was so comfortable leaving my baby there they took such great care of him I would highly recommend them they always had activities for kid's never ignored party's and medical care if needed always fresh cooking like mom and place is spotless clean