If I could give them 10 stars I would!…read more When I called searching for a school for my then 4 year old, I was so distraught coming from a horrible preschool experience. Crying just about every day. I found them on Yelp. We met with Director Crista and Teacher Parisa to see if it would be a good fit. We toured and talked about the school's philosophy and teaching model. I had a very good feeling. There are so many student teachers always helping the teachers, as they are completing their education attending CSUN. These are trained professionals here that strive to help your child grow. They have an interest in early childhood and developmental education or they wouldn't be here. As opposed to daycares and preschools who just hire anyone who obtains a certificate. HUGE DIFFERENCE. Here, they help children to learn, communicate, understand, and emotionally grow. They understand each child's emotional needs, helping them to socialize, work together, building confidence, learning strategies, having routines and structures. They have the most beautiful play yard! Lots of beautiful trees, swings, grassy areas, sandbox, jungle gym, tricycles, hopscotch, sidewalk chalk, learning and exploring tables. Water tables. So much to do for active children. Reminds me of my childhood backyard. Weather permitting, they eat lunch and snacks outside under the shade of trees and in nature. I love this! Our teachers Parisa, Solomon, Jimena, were the best! The ratio of children to teachers is lower than most schools, as they always have two main teachers and 1 to 2 student teachers. Director Crista is also very involved with the kids, she is absolutely amazing with children. All of the teachers and staff are great here. Many have been here for a decade or more, that speaks volumes. Denise in the front office helped so much with accepting our CCRC, I'm so grateful! I can't say enough good about this little hidden school. I never left there after dropping her off wondering if my child was ok. It's a great feeling knowing they are being nurtured and safe while you are gone. She looked forward to going to school every day! Can't forget to mention that you are welcome to visit anytime. Although the facility remains locked and monitored, they have observation rooms available to come and observe your child behind 2 way mirrors in classrooms. Nothing to hide here. I literally cried every day of our last week here knowing that we were moving on to Kindergarten. We would definitely still be here if they offered Kindergarten. I can't say good about this school! Get on the waitlist if you have to!

My child attended CSUN Lab School (CFSC) for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years from ages 3…read moreto 5. This school is absolutely wonderful. You can trust that they will take great care of your child. The school is well-staffed; the teacher to student ratio is unparalleled: approximately 1 teacher to 4 students. The school is NAEYC accredited, whereas the majority of preschools are glorified day care. The director is intelligent, competent, and loves children. The center is well-managed, and any concerns are quickly addressed with level-headedness, openness, and logic. Another plus is that the program runs through the summer without interruption, a great option. They currently offer programs M-F with different times: 9 am- 11:30 (Half Day), 9 am-3 pm (Extended Day), 7:30am- 5:30pm (Full Day); this provides a lot of options for different family needs. I am extremely grateful that my child attended Lab School, and I only wish he could continue beyond pre-school. Go ahead and put your newborn on the waitlist because, as I understand, it fills up fast!

Casa Montessori has been such a special part of our family's journey for the past three years, and…read morewe couldn't be more grateful. Both of our children began their preschool years here, and from day one they have been surrounded by love, patience, and encouragement. Our son is naturally sensitive, and the kindness and understanding of his teachers helped him feel safe, confident, and excited to learn. Watching him grow socially and academically because of the care he received meant everything to us! When it was time for our daughter to start preschool three years later, we didn't think twice about enrolling her here. Seeing her now thrive as a current preschooler has only confirmed that we made the right choice. The teachers and staff are truly the kindest souls. (Shoutout to Ms. Geselle, Ms. Mo and Mrs. Roshi) They care for every child as if they were their own, creating a warm, welcoming environment where children are supported, celebrated, and inspired to learn every day. We will always be grateful for the incredible impact this school has had on our family. It has given our children such a wonderful foundation, beautiful memories, and a genuine love for learning! We wholeheartedly recommend this school to any family looking for a place where their children will be nurtured, encouraged, and truly cared for.

We've had an amazing experience at Casa Montessori. The campus is beautiful, and the classrooms…read morefeel calm, welcoming, and true to the Montessori approach. The teachers are incredibly warm and caring. My shy daughter quickly felt comfortable, and my son loves going every day. On harder drop-off mornings, Ms. Gisselle meets us at the door and lovingly helps my son through the transition--it makes such a difference. We've seen real growth at home--more focus, independence, and a natural interest in reading and writing. The individualized attention, and caring stand out. Ms. Kiara took extra time to support my daughter, and Ms. Emely made her mid-year classroom transition smooth and positive. I also love the ClassDojo updates--they keep me connected to their day. Most importantly, my kids run in happily every morning and come out just as happy, always telling me they had a great day (and always stopping to hug the staff on the way out). I highly recommend Casa Montessori to any family looking for a nurturing, high-quality, child-centered program.

This is my second child to go to weekday, and fifth child in the family…read more We cannot recommend weekday preschool enough. The staff, the admin, the socio and emotional skills our kids are learning here is unmatched to any other program in the valley. They do snack time everyday, and when the kids are a little older (3-5) they teach them how to serve themselves water, and snack. From the beginning they teach the kids how to politely ask for more, be patient while waiting, and to thank the parents who bring in snack. It's a wonderful, nurturing environment that I would recommend 10 times over. And if you have a little one not quite ready for school (age wise) look at their hand and hand program for caregivers and little ones!

Weekday Preschool is truly heaven on Earth for kids. I myself attended Weekday from 1996-1999 and…read moremy siblings attended after me until 2006. The magic and spirit of Weekday has truly been maintained over the last 30+ years. Throughout my elementary, middle school and high school days I would stop by and visit my old teachers and of course, the sweetest possible preschool director, Debbie who remembers pushing me on the swings! When I had kids myself, as soon as I could I signed up my son for Hand in Hand (18 mos old) with Mrs. Casey, and he is now in one of their TK classes as a 5 year old- meaning we have gone through 4 years and various classrooms since then. We are so excited to start H+H again in the fall with our daughter. Weekday encourages hands on play, creativity, art, nature, and all types of diversity just to name a few of our favorite things. We LOVE the outdoor play, and that Milo always has a change of clothes if mud kitchen gets wild. The school is SO welcome to parent involvement, and some of our favorite memories are of snack days where parents are welcome in to bring snack to share with the classroom. The few times I've had questions about my sons development or questions about what school to send him to for elementary, Debbie has been so thoughtful, caring, and takes the individual into account before giving her thoughts and recommendations. The teachers are deeply loving, so funny, great singers/dancers and Milo can't wait to go to school everyday. When I ask him what his favorite part of the day was, he always tells me "school!!" Followed quickly by "lunch bunch" which is the extended hours after the 9-12 regular day. He adores ALL the teachers and I love that he feels so loved there, with everyone knowing his name no matter who welcomes him at the gate. Another mom and I were discussing Weekday a few weeks ago and she said "listen, if I could I would keep him at Weekday until he goes off to college' and I totally agree. In a tough world, Weekday is THAT place that makes you feel so good leaving your kid in the best of hands.

I've had two boys attend Petite School House, so I had been with the school for at least 4 years…read more Although I live in Sherman Oaks, I was willing to commute because I absolutely love Petite School, and the staff. They are the perfect blend of caring, safe, thoughtful, and child-centered. Both my sons learned a lot and were always excited to go to school. The facility is not only very clean, but beautiful, and everything is done thoughtfully and with the kids in mind. One of my sons had some dietary restrictions, and my ability to work with the kitchen staff was so helpful. They were always warm and welcoming, and more than ready to support my son with whatever he needed. Shout out to Salmeena for being an amazing Director--her warmth and kindness made dropping off the boys a joy. Shout out to Ms. Janelle who was one of my son's teachers, and was such a great influence for him - firm but always kind, and willing to engage with parents in service of the kids. And of course, shout out to Ms. Martha, who felt like family, always stopping to say hi, check in on old and new members of my family, and keep a close eye on my son. Thank you Petite School for 4+ wonderful years. We will miss you.

Petite School House was truly a godsend for our family. Both my kids went there, and I can honestly…read moresay it's the kind of place you wish they could stay in all the way through college! My oldest (now 8) attended from ages 3-5, and my youngest just finished at age 4 before we transitioned her to her brother's school, mainly for the convenience of one drop-off (any parent gets it!). If it weren't for that, she'd still be there in a heartbeat. The teachers are absolutely incredible, attentive, nurturing, and genuinely invested in every child. The care and love they show every day made it so easy to trust them completely. Not once did I ever worry about my kids while they were there. The food is fantastic too -- my daughter made sure to remind me daily that she only liked Petite's food, not mine! (Let's just say she had to adjust quickly once I started packing lunches again at her new school.) And the office staff? Beyond amazing! Always friendly, helpful, and on top of everything. Petite School House gave us the best possible preschool experience. I can't recommend it highly enough, it's truly a special place that sets the bar for early education and care.

Awesome comprehensive childcare! I came to Little Learners Academy after have a bad experience at…read moreanother preschool. I was distraught and needed to find a new preschool ASAP. From the first phone converstation, I was put at ease by the kind and polite teacher who answered. Then I did a tour with Mrs. Maria and Shazna where I explained my experience and they were so understanding and relieved all my worries by actually explaining their policies and how consistently every employee follows said policies, which was one of my biggest concerns. These women were professional and straight forward which I greatly appreciated. I like that enrollment includes weekly music lessons, annual performances, all kids bring their own labeled water cups, breakfast, lunch and snacks are included, and kids can bring lunch boxes from home if they want. They also have an app that, among other things, they use to disperse their weekly menus, send photos and videos weekly, communicate with parents, pay tuition, and disclose potty accidents as they occur. The application was 6 downloadable pdf forms and a 10 page parent handbook that plainly states their policies and only required signatures on the last 2 pages. They also offer optional dance, soccer, and young ninja programs that are sold seperatly and occur on the premises during regular hours, so no additional transportation is requirted and the kids are never distracted by their parents presence. It's been 4 months and I haven't had a single problem since. My son has made friends and become noticeably confident. He loves the optional Hip Hop dance classes and the Young Ninjas classes! He doesn't cry at drop off. He confidently walks striaght to Mrs. Maria classroom, usually without even syaing goodbye to me. This preschool is also the best priced establishiment I found in the Valley... even less expensive than the home childcare we was in for over 2 years and way less than the previously mentioned BAD preschool we had tried. Mrs, Maria has been a pleasure to work with and I couldn't say enough great things about this place. Please, do not hesitate to take a tour and see for yourself! ... Oh and we LOVE the seasonal window paint they have at the entrance. My son always gets excited when it changes.

Little Lerners is Amazing! My grandson loves it here and his teacher Maria is Awesomeread more

I discovered KidsPark while temporarily staying in the Valley, and I honestly wish there were more…read morelocations around Los Angeles because this place has been such a lifesaver. The hours are amazing. You can do drop-off from 8 AM to 8 PM and the pricing is very reasonable. It's $12 for one child and only $8 for an additional child, which is hard to beat. It's been great for when I need to run errands, appointments, or even just get things done around the area. My kids actually enjoy going there, which says a lot. They keep the kids engaged with games and activities, and the staff has always been very kind and welcoming. Another huge plus is that they offer lunch and dinner for only $5, which is exceptional and makes everything even more convenient. This place doesn't charge an arm and a leg like so many other childcare options. Affordable, flexible, and kid-approved a hidden gem. If there were one closer to where I live, I would use it all the time.

I'm extremely disappointed in Kids Park North Ridge. My son is autistic and requires extra support,…read morewhich was clearly disclosed in his intake paperwork. Despite being upfront about his needs, they still accepted him--but failed entirely to provide the support he requires. The front desk staff lacks professionalism and effective communication. The woman at the front desk uses poor grammar and doesn't seem to have any real understanding of how to handle sensitive situations with care. On a Saturday, while I was an hour away at work, I received a call regarding an incident with my son and was told I had to be there within 30 minutes--or I'd need to speak to the director about his future visits. That alone showed a complete lack of empathy or understanding for working parents, especially those raising children with special needs. When I arrived, it was clear that the director is not training or directing her staff appropriately. At both drop-off and pick-up, there wasn't a single staff member actively engaging or interacting with the kids. The two older staff members stood in the back with their hands behind their backs, looking visibly miserable. We moved here from Northern California, where we had much better experiences. I only brought my children here out of necessity, but it's clear this location is nothing more than a babysitting facility that makes sure your child is "alive and well"--but don't expect any developmental support, structure, or actual care. I do not appreciate how they treated my autistic son. He deserves patience, support, and care--not to be treated like a burden. Parents of children with special needs--please consider other options.

Love this EEC! Mr. Sanchez is the best principal- very sweet, hands on, patient, and welcoming. He…read moredef cares about making the kids' experience here special and memorable. My child had a great team of teachers here, in room 1. They all have a wealth of experience and are a good balance of firm, fun, and kind. The brand new playground is amazing!! Lots of activities for exercise, sand and water play, jungle gym, arts and crafts, theater. we will miss the playground the most. Special thanks to Ms. K at the front desk for keeping things running smoothly and to Ms. B for keeping the school extra clean.

My daughter just graduated from here and I am so sad! All of the staff are so amazing- Ms Cristina…read morewas my daughters teacher and I can't believe the growth I've seen in my daughter. she's learned so much and was so happy to go to school every single day! Mr Sanchez is so involved and welcoming. Krissia was always so kind and helpful! I truly couldn't have found a better school for my baby!

Best preschool in the valley! Our first went to kids town after the pandemic and they prepared him…read moreso well for kindergarten. Brought out the creative, wild, loving boy he is. Once our second became 18 months old, we had to send him to another preschool since kids town didn't accept kids under 2 yrs at the time but I called the director and asked if she can make an exception and she decided to take him in. Since then, kids town has been accepting kids at 18 months :) our second LOVES ji young teacher, won't miss a day if he doesn't have to. Literally hugs and kisses her the minute he sees her, every morning..which brings a lot of joy and peace in my heart when we leave him there. He has also learned so much...eating variety of foods, speaking Korean and English, playing with other kids, etc (born during the pandemic) Can't wait to send our third to kids town next year

The best preschool! Our family is so thankful to have found Kids' Town! We toured at least 10…read moredifferent preschools before deciding to enroll our children at Kids' Town. What stood out to us was that they pour out so much time, energy and love to care and teach your children. We wanted our kids to have a good balance of fun and learning and we felt like Kids' Town offered that while other schools focused too much on academics or just all play. The teachers are so loving and caring, they have become like family to us. We really appreciate that this school is so attentive to each child and they truly love each student. They are a Christian preschool that is dual language. Both were very important to our family so we drove from West LA to attend Kids' Town! The school goes all out to teach their monthly theme and it is so much fun for the children and also very educational. For example they'll teach Korean culture through traditional Korean dance, making dduk, and wearing hanboks! Or our favorite was the Last Supper and taking communion with Jesus leading up to Easter. The school provides hot lunches which my kids love and they take great care in keeping the facility clean. I hear from other parents who do not attend Kids' Town that their children get sick all the time from school but at Kids' Town my children haven't gotten sick in the years they have attended and I thank the teachers and parents for doing such a great job preventing illnesses by teaching the children good hygiene and staying home when ill. Thank you Kids' Town! Our family is so grateful for the school and all the teachers!

My daughter Sophia, now 3 years old, has been attending LTA for about a year and a half, and she…read moreabsolutely adores her teachers. They made the potty training process smooth and stress-free, going above and beyond to support us every step of the way. My 20-month-old son, Elijah, recently joined and is already thriving. I wholeheartedly recommend LTA to any parent. The teachers are genuinely caring, loving, and attentive to each child's needs. As with any place where little ones are learning and growing, the occasional tumble may happen, but that's just part of childhood. The staff prioritizes safety and does an excellent job maintaining a nurturing environment. Don't let negative reviews deter you, give LTA a chance and see the difference for yourself

Hey everyone! As a parent, finding the right place for your little one is a huge deal, and I wanted…read moreto share my experience with Little Treehouse Academy. Being a new parent, I was so nervous about leaving my child, but from day one, the warmth and care at this place put my mind at ease. What really stands out is their approach to learning. It's all play-based, which means the kids are having a blast while they're actually learning and growing. My child has just blossomed since starting there! Plus, they create a special curriculum tailored for each age group, from 1 to 6 years old. And can we talk about the extras? Three in-house meals are provided, which is a lifesaver, and the extracurricular activities are fantastic. Whether you're a new parent like I was or looking for a change, I highly recommend checking out Little Treehouse Academy. It's more than just a kindergarten; it's a nurturing community where kids thrive. I recommend this places to every family who cares for their child's future and loves great value!

The antidote to hustle culture--for kids AND parents…read more Highland Hall has been transformative for our family. In a world of stress, hurry, and noise, this school pushes back hard. My ECC student is thriving in their play-based program, and I'm equally impressed by what I see in the grades. What stands out: Teachers are genuinely cared for (you can feel it in how they show up) Outdoor learning is central, not an afterthought Learning is experienced through hands, heart, and mind (and truly offline and not through a screen) Warm, open community that walks the talk Upper school students are bright, engaged, and have real relationships with each other Academic excellence through curiosity, not pressure The slower pace in early years is intentional--less rote memorization, more wonder and deep learning. It teaches families that thriving happens through joy and community, not grinding. Don't let tuition stop you from exploring. The financial assistance program is robust and real. Schedule a tour and see if Highland Hall is right for your family. For us, it's been worth every penny.

This school is an absolute dream! The campus is stunning and a completely unexpected find in Los…read moreAngeles. There are acres of woods, gardens, chickens, and beautiful play areas. The preschoolers help make organic homemade snacks, paint, play, and sing. The teachers genuinely care about the children and are invested in their growth and joy. Highland Hall has beautiful traditions (lantern walk, winter faire) with many opportunities for parents to get involved. We became parents during the pandemic and it has been life changing to feel a sense of community.