Before returning to work, my husband and I toured several infant programs from Granada Hills to…read moreWoodland Hills. Coincidentally, Stoney Point Montessori was the second-to-last school on our list that day. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome. They were friendly, straightforward, and transparent about their infant program. As we entered the infant classroom, what stood out to us most wasn't the teachers--it was the children. They were calm and busy in the way only young children can be. Most importantly, they genuinely looked happy. The teachers were attentive and naturally engaged with the children. They didn't seem like they were simply clocking in for a job. They truly looked like they enjoyed caring for the children. After our tour, the staff encouraged us to visit our final school and come back if we were still interested. Funny enough, after finishing that last tour, we drove right back to Stoney Point Montessori. As a parent, it's incredibly hard to leave your child each day, especially when they're only six months old. Although I have to say, it becomes easier knowing he's in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment. The entire staff is warm and caring, and Ms. Swarna has been absolutely amazing. She has never made me feel like my son is just another child in the classroom. Instead, she makes it clear that she genuinely cares about him and his well-being. Every staff member radiates kindness, and I feel incredibly fortunate that we were able to secure a spot in their infant program.

My son has been attending Stoney Point Montessori since he was 15 months old, and he'll be turning…read more3 in October. I think he's been there long enough for me to give an honest and thorough review. As a first-time mom without many local mom friends to ask for recommendations, I actually found Stoney Point through Yelp. I toured five or six different daycares, and from the very first visit, I had a feeling this was the one. Here's why: 1. Location: I didn't want a school located on a busy main street or in an area that felt questionable. Stoney Point is tucked away in a quiet location, which immediately gave me peace of mind. 2. Cleanliness: This was a huge priority for me. I wanted a school that felt clean, organized, and well cared for. Stoney Point was the clear winner in this category. 3. Safety & Quality of Care: The student-to-teacher ratio was extremely important to me because I wanted my son to receive the nurturing, attention, and care that toddlers need. Every teacher he's had has been wonderful. They are patient, kind, and genuinely invested in the children. I truly can't thank them enough. 4. Structure & Environment: I paid close attention to the behavior of the children and the overall atmosphere. I wanted a school that reflected the calm, respectful environment we try to create at home rather than one that felt chaotic. Stoney Point was by far the best fit. The classrooms are structured while still allowing kids to have fun, and it shows. 5. Learning, Growth & Activities: My son absolutely loves going to school. He gets excited every morning, has made wonderful friends, and is constantly showing new social, emotional, and academic growth. It's been amazing to watch his confidence and independence blossom. Choosing a daycare is one of the hardest decisions a parent makes, and I'm so grateful we found Stoney Point. Thank you to the incredible directors and teachers for creating such a safe, loving, and enriching environment for our son. We couldn't be happier with our experience. Five stars isn't enough. I'd give them 10 out of 10 without hesitation.

Ms Peggy's Response to my review proves that what I wrote is accurate. Instead of showing any kind…read moreof humility, she has doubled down on gaslighting me. I never stated anything about whether your facility was is compliance with state licensing regulations, which are the bare minimum requirments for all licensed child care facilities and nothing to be bragging about. You say things like that your policies are "clearly communicated," with no such explanation of what you mean, when I provided factual details and pages of "critical context." You have now accussed me of "repeated concerns regarding hostile communication and ongoing disruptive interactions with staff." For the prospective families reading this, I implore you, Ms. Peggy, to define what your definitions of "hostile communication" and "ongoing disruptive interactions" and "combative" are. I also give you permission to state what dates and claims about me you are even referring to, but make sure to to include "critical context" without being "inaccurate" or "misleading" when doing so. Parents need to be aware that you were never around during the incidents I described, so you have no basis for knowing whether anything I described was inaccurate. I asked a lot of questions that your staff didn't like and 1st I was called "rude" for it and now that I documented my experiences, you are trying to label me "hostile." Shame on you. This is basic mean girl bullying and the wrong way to respond to a review because it is not 5 stars.

Miss. Laura & Miss.Saraaaah went all out for Cielo's birthday. Miss. Laura got Cielo a doll,…read moreclothes, backpack and hair bows. Miss. Saraah got Cielo shoes. They celebrated her birthday my cutting her a cake.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Chatsworth Montessori. My daughter started here when she…read morewas just 2 years old. Now, as she turns 6 and gets ready to start public school, I wanted to highlight on here just how incredibly grateful I am that this was where she spent these important early years. The teachers and staff have provided such an incredibly warm, nurturing environment while also helping her grow into an independent, confident, curious little person. She has learned so much academically, but what I've appreciated even more is the genuine care they've shown her as an individual. She has always felt safe, loved, encouraged, and excited to go to school...and as a parent, there really isn't anything more important than that. One of the things I have loved most about Chatsworth Montessori is that it truly feels like a community rather than simply a preschool. The staff know the children, understand their personalities and needs, and genuinely care about their growth. I have always felt comfortable knowing my daughter was in good hands. I trust them with my daughter just as much as I trust my own family. Watching her leave for "big girl" school is incredibly bittersweet. She came to Chatsworth Montessori as a toddler, and she is leaving as a bright, capable, happy little girl who is genuinely excited and prepared for her next chapter. I will always be thankful to everyone here who played a part in that. Five stars without hesitation. If you're looking for a loving, supportive Montessori environment for your child, I wholeheartedly recommend Chatsworth Montessori.

Great teachers, office manager and director. They truly do care about the kids. My daughter was not…read morecomfortable with one of the teachers because she wore a wrap around her head (Indian) so it's unfamiliar to her. They were able to move her up to her brother's classroom and she loved it!

My son has been attending MGA for 4 years and I feel truly blessed to have found Ms Victoria, Ms…read moreCaren and Ms Delia. Ms Victoria takes a lot of pride in how she runs her schools, she is very hard working and truly cares for her students and her staff. She has a great team behind her. Her healthy menu, academic curriculum, music lessons, water play in the summer, third party soccer trainings, class pets, animal encounter days, she really thinks of everything and stimulates the kids minds for learning thru experiences and not just in the classroom. Thank you, thank you, for everything you have done for my son, I will always be in debt to you.

My daughter went to Mother Goose and now my son is there. He absolutely loves it and looks forward…read moreto going every day. They have animals come in and have the options for extra curricular activities like soccer and dance. We are sad to leave. Both of my children learned a lot here and were properly prepared for elementary school. The teachers are kind a caring and so is Ms. Victoria. I would absolute recommend A Mother Goose Academy.

The high school baseball coach seems a bit unhinged, and his methods and actions appear to have…read moreaffected the players in a negative way. There have been rumors that money plays more of a role than talent. Not a good fit for influencing and encouraging young men.

Review is solely for sports field as my daughter does NOT attend this school…read more Attended on a recent Friday night as a visitor. Parking is really bad for those attending a football game as most of us visiting the football field had to park up a long hill, far from the field. No problem as I had to get additional steps in for my Fitbit but it was still as very long walk nonetheless. The field itself does not have a visitor side and a home side. All visitors sit on the same side of the field as the home fans which was definitely a first for many of us. I get it, there is a hill on the opposite side so seating on the west side of the field is impossible. The field is beautiful as is the baseball field asian to the football/soccer field. Nothing against the school itself. Simply offering my opinion of the field. When teams are battling at the opposite side of the field, it is very difficult to watch the game bcos everything is soooo far away. The visitors bleachers were sooo small that MANY fans were turned away. In this case, the early bird got the worm. Fun was still had by all and our team squeezed out a victory so life is good.

This school is amazing and is everything I wished for in a school for my child! The teachers are so…read morekind, smart and caring and the academic program is beyond what many other preschools offer. My son who is 4 years old started here at the beginning of the school's summer session in late June 2020. I had wanted him to transition to this school from his previous preschool because Devonshire Preschool had such a strong academic program. When I had visited the year before and saw the work the 4 and 5 year olds were producing it was amazing. They were writing 5 letter words, such as "piece" perfectly and doing math and science. My son wanted to learn more and at his previous school there was just a little too much free play, where it felt like the kids were just being babysat and not stimulated with learning and fun activities. When he started I immediately saw a difference. Even during the summer session there was a fun subject theme each week. During Paleontology week they excavated dinosaurs and dinosaur bones out of sand and ice cubes and learned about fossils. During Pioneer week they churned fresh butter and sifted through dirt to find gold nuggets. During Impressionist Art Week they learned about Piet Mondrian, Robert Kree and Jackson Pollack and made amazing paintings that look just like the artists' paintings. When he came home and showed me the paintings he was so excited and he even taught me about the artists. I only knew about Jackson Pollack. During Health week they learned about the different organs in the body with a fun "Pin the organ" on the kids activity. Hel was loving his teachers, the kids and all the new activities. The academic school year started in late August and by the end of September he could write the alphabet by memory. He soon started to learn to write words and by early December he was reading words. He is now reading full stories, writing four letter words, can count to 100 and write all the numbers up to 100 and is doing math (basic addition and subtraction) which is his favorite subject. During the academic year there are still a lot of fun creative activities the kids do. Last week they built tee pees with sticks outside and did an experiment with eggs and the colors they turn when you put them in different drinks, so you can see how different drinks may effect the color of your teeth. The school is health conscious and doesn't allow the kids to bring snacks with more than 8 grams of sugar to school. And yes with all this the kids still get to play a ton! My son has made some wonderful friends in the 7 months he's been there and we have made friends with a lot of the parents too. We even have been setting up regular playdates at playgrounds with some of them during this COVID pandemic so the kids really get to have fun with each other and be kids during this tough time. The school has been really safe during COVID. There have been no outbreaks. The kids are really good about wearing their masks and honestly my son who usually got a runny nose at least once a month and a fever once every three months when going to day care has not had any since he started at Devonshire Preschool. He is healthier than ever. The ownership just recently changed, but the new owners are keeping everything the same and really seem like a lovely couple that really care about the school, the teachers, the parents and the kids. This school has really been a blessing. We are so thankful our son is lucky enough to go here and just hope that his future schools will live up to it

Ms. Mercedes is great and the infant teachers are so kind. They use an app to track my son's…read moreeating, sleeping and potty times. They post pictures almost every day. My son is 18 months and he wakes up everyday excited to go to Devonshire. I can't say enough positive things about this school. It really feels like an extension of our family. Ms. Laura and Ms. Shiva are very kind and thoughtful. They treat my son like he's their own. I highly recommend them!

5 stars doesn't even begin to capture how special Oakridge has been for our family…read more We started our son at Oakridge when he was just 5 months old, and as an educator myself, choosing a daycare was incredibly difficult. I toured over 20 schools before making a decision because I wanted to feel completely confident and comfortable with where we would leave our baby. The moment I walked into Oakridge, I fell in love! And somehow with every day that has passed, I have only loved it more. Our experience in the infant room with Ms. Esperanza and Ms. Virginia was truly incredible. They helped me navigate becoming a first-time mom with so much patience, kindness, and reassurance. They loved our son so genuinely and were incredibly attentive to his every need. They partnered with me through his first 18 months -- from introducing solids to every new milestone, transition, and stage along the way. I will forever be grateful for the care they gave him and the confidence they gave me as a mom. When he transitioned to the toddler room with Ms. Genesis and Ms. Jennifer, they somehow made an already wonderful experience even better. They have fostered such a genuine love of learning in our son. He has learned his ABCs, numbers to 20, countless songs, and has brought home the sweetest projects and keepsakes. Most importantly, they have made him excited to go to school every single day. Watching his personality, confidence, curiosity, and love of learning grow has been one of the greatest gifts. I also have to give a huge shoutout to Sonja and Michelle, the beauties behind Oakridge. They are so responsive, present, and genuinely involved in the school and the children. They make every day feel fun and special, and their school events are some of the sweetest and most creative things we have experienced. From the little details to the big celebrations, it is so evident that this is not simply a business to them. This is their passion! The love and pride they have for Oakridge shines through in everything they do, and it creates such a warm and welcoming community for both the children and their families. Oakridge gave me something I never took for granted which was the ability to leave my son each day feeling completely comfortable, knowing he was safe, loved, learning, and genuinely cared for. As an educator, I am incredibly particular about the environments I trust, and Oakridge exceeded every expectation I had. I owe so much to these incredible women who pour so much love, patience, energy, and care into our children every single day. They have been such an important part of our son's early years and such a special part of our family's life. We are moving out of state, otherwise we would stay at Oakridge forever. I'm not sure we'll find something as special as Oakridge! If you are looking for a daycare or preschool, I truly cannot recommend Oakridge enough. It is a very special place, filled with very special people, and we will be forever grateful that our son got to grow and learn there.

Incredibly fun event hosted by oakridge preschool. Everyone had so much fun and excitement. The…read moreevent was a blast with parents and kids cant wait for the next one!

My son has been attending Parrillo Child Care since he was just 5 months old, and I couldn't be…read moremore grateful for the care and love he has received. Danielle and her staff made the transition back to work so much easier for me as a first-time mom. They communicate with me every day and keep me updated with photos, messages, and little highlights from his day. Knowing that he is happy, safe, and well cared for gives me so much peace of mind while I'm at work. I'm truly thankful for everything Danielle and her staff have done for my growing boy over this past year. They have played such an important part in his growth and development, and I'm so grateful to have found such a wonderful place for him to learn, grow, and feel loved.

my kids have been going to this daycare for 3 years now & since they started Danielle has been such…read morean amazing person, she welcomes everyone like their her family. she cares and loves each kid she takes in the daycare. My kids love going, and they love Danielle so much. she's very understanding and always there for the parents as well as the kids. there's no better daycare in the valley, I love her and Im glad I found the perfect daycare for my kids.

We've had such a great experience with Egremont's preschool program. The teachers are warm,…read morepatient, and genuinely invested in each child's growth -- both academically and socially. Our child looked forward to going to school every day and really blossomed over the year. The classroom environment feels safe, nurturing, and fun, and the communication with parents has been consistently thoughtful and clear. We're really grateful to have been part of this community and would absolutely recommend the program to other families looking for a strong start for their little one.

My family has been a proud member of the Egremont School Community since 2019. My oldest son…read morestarted Kindergarten (2019) and sadly graduated from 5th grade this year (2025). How we wish Egremont offered 6th grade. Our second son continues to attend Egremont School and will continue to do so until he graduates. With this review we aim to express our heartfelt appreciation to Tina Struve - Egremont's Principal. Ms. Struve not only leads with exceptional skill but also with compassion and dedication. We are forever grateful to Ms. Struve, faculty, security, and assistive personnel for creating a nurturing and secure environment where my sons have thrived academically and socially. Throughout the years we have formed lasting friendships that go beyond the school setting. We confidently recommend Egremont School to anyone seeking excellent elementary education for their children. Egremont's specialty classes are wonderful, my sons especially like technology, art, music, and musical theater. Egremont welcomes you as parents and families to be extremely involved in your children's elementary school years. As a family we can't wait to join the festivities: Camping Under the Stars, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Holiday Celebrations. We look forward to school productions such as the Winter Musical, Spring Productions and the Talent Show to name a few. The memories we have created as a family in Egremont will forever live in our hearts. We are familiar with surrounding schools and can guarantee you there is no school that can compare. At Egremont I have peace in mind that my sons are safe and well looked after. Egremont staff welcomes children by their name and ensure school grounds are beautifully maintained, the classrooms are bright, well - organized, and decorated with students' classwork, showcasing the children's learning journey. I asked my older son to share a few words, this is what he had to say: Thank you Ms. Struve and Egremont for everything you have taught me and done for me. I appreciate your kindness and for creating a welcoming feeling every day I walked into school. I felt appreciated and wanted. Almost everything I need to know about middle school was taught there. I hope that its amazing staff will be loved forever and that everything there stays as magical as it was when I went there. I don't think any school can match what Egremont has done for me. Egremont is a place where I can be happy.

A special thank you to Robin's nest. My infant started there at 6 months and fell in love with his…read morecaregivers and his new friends. He is such a social boy and I'm so grateful for this place. I knew how loved he was when he would gesture to go back in their arms. I can't say enough good things, mostly, I'm so happy my son has a safe and happy place away from home. They have a happy playful environment where kids can learn to be helpful, kind and smart in a very emotional way. I've met the other kids and they are so sweet with my son. They have nicknames for him and tell me stories. That's a testament to the environment they are raised in. Our kids at here for long parts of the day. To know that when you pick them up they are happy and content makes all the difference. Robin was quick to respond when we reached out and made sure to contact us right away when she had a spot available. Our decision was easy. Thank you so much Robin and her team of wonderful caregivers.

We give Robin's best 10 stars! Robin's Nest is a parent's dream come true. You want the people who…read moretake care of your children to truly enjoy and cherish them, and most of all, nurture them. That's exactly what you get at the Nest. It feels like dropping your kids off to be taken care of by family, it's small, and cozy, and so much fun! The kids have an awesome flow and structure to their day and they get to do so many fun things. From daily art and science projects, sensory bins, singing and dancing, amazing activities like visits from baby farm animals, puppies, water play, and fun holiday parties. My first child was a pandemic baby, she was severely shy and afraid to be away from us, within a couple of months at the nest, her true personality blossomed, she is now in TK and was chosen to be the speaker at her holiday performance, and can already read. I completely attribute these achievements to her time at the nest, where her true potential was developed. My second baby runs in every morning with joy, he has been there since he was 3 months old and has loved every minute of it. He loves his friends there and he loves his teachers, he's always so excited to tell me about what project he is working on. And we wouldn't have chosen to have a 3rd baby if we didn't have this amazing resource, the Nest is truly "our village", and we can't wait for our newborn to start going this summer! I wish Robin would start an elementary school so we could just stay with them for another decade. Love you ladies!