They didn't seem to want to answer emails or calls when I had a few questions. Decided to send my…read morekid to a school that cared to respond.

If I could give this school 7 stars I would. They K program is unbelievable . The teacher care so…read moremuch , do field trips, art , cooking etc Thank you to the principal (Kathleen), Ms Lori, Ms Kim , Ms. Jessica for being the most amazing teachers! I've never seen a school care and do so much for kids!

Now I go to this school, currently as of date I am in forth grade. I am in Mrs.Muffoletto's Class…read moreand I have a lot to say. For example every single classroom has art. There are many enrichments that Lanai pays for Out-Of-Pocket. Sone of these include Computer Lab, with macs PE With an amazing coach and Science with an amazing teacher. Overall these bad reviews are all lies, and if they are true all of the bad teachers are gone. Another reason why this school is amazing is because of the principal. Instead of the sone principals in other schools just sitting down and waiting in a office this, instead he takes care of the school by talking to students sone times watching over the students and he also helps direct the school amazingly while doing all of that. Overall this school is amazing and I would recommend enrolling right now! -Hugo 4th Grade 2023

I regularly pray for Lanai and for all of its amazing staff and parent volunteers…read more I just attended my Kindergartner's "Winter Concert". I was delighted to hear a program packed with myriad Hanukkah songs, from "Hanukkah o Hanukkah" to "Kindled by the Flame" (which references Hanukkah and Menorahs in every verse, complete with wiggling candle fingers). And of course the classic "Happy Hanukkah". All of these songs were absolutely beautiful, especially because each song was presented INTACT, without censorship. But what was ugly was the School's systematic censorship of "Christmas". Not a single time did the word Christmas get sung, and it was not by accident. The concert was so thoroughly de-Jesused that even the great "Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas" was bastardized to "Have yourself a Merry *Winter Season*"! I am the father of a family of church-going followers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and Christmas marks His birth into this world. That said, I don't expect our public school to be teaching my kids Christmas hymns. But if Lanai staff ARE going to teach my son religious songs, then they cannot discriminate against Christians by deliberately avoiding and excising any mention of Christmas like it's Kryptonite. I cannot imagine the uproar if the entire music program had been filled with expressly Christmas songs and the closest thing to mentioning Hanukkah was "Happy Other Winter Thing". If Lanai is low-key trying to be a public Hebrew school, that's not what we signed up for. As a public school Lanai must be accountable to all its students, and to Federal Laws prohibiting religious discrimination.

Unfortunately, my experience with the principal has been very disappointing. When concerns are…read morebrought to her, she often reacts emotionally instead of professionally. She has deleted public ClassDojo comments instead of addressing them, ignored private messages, and even been visibly petty in person. She often tries to intimidate or gaslight parents rather than acknowledge mistakes, which is unacceptable for a school leader. Another serious issue involves Ms. Weiss. On multiple field trips where I volunteered (fully cleared through LAUSD), I witnessed random adults joining--individuals who were not approved volunteers. Many were family members of admin staff, and the excuse was simply, "We had extra tickets." Meanwhile, approved parents are denied similar allowances. This favoritism and lack of accountability raise real safety concerns. My children have noticed it too, and that should never happen. Parents deserve to feel confident that safety protocols are followed consistently--not based on convenience or personal connections.

I am deeply disappointed with Emelita. My child had a good first year at the school because of a…read morefantastic teacher who is unfortunately no longer there. Now, my child has a teacher who lacks a clear credential, has no real teaching experience, and practically never responds to messages. This teacher is constantly putting down their students and picks on several students in particular even though they are all very young. The homework the teacher gives often makes no sense (one assignment involved drawing a picture of the main character of a story, even though the "story" had no characters!) and is basically unrelated to anything they learn in class (if they are learning anything). The teacher constantly puts on videos with very little (if any) educational value for the children as if kids nowadays don't get enough screen time outside of school! My child has told me that they learned more in one day last year than they have in the entire first semester with this new teacher. My partner and I went to talk with the principal, Ms. Cuellar, about our issues. Ms. Cuellar got very defensive and denied that the teacher would ever get angry with their students or that the teacher has basically no teaching experience (even though they were just an aide in the school the year before this one!). The principal then told us that, even though they have low enrollment, she would be happy to give us a list of other schools in the area where we can send our child! When we asked to transfer our child into another class, the principal informed us that they did have a space in the class, but that she didn't know if it was possible to make the transfer. After waiting a week, I contacted the principal (since she had not gotten back to me) and was told that it was "not possible" to transfer our child. Needless to say, my partner, my child and I are very upset about all of this.

I think that this school is amazing because when you are in 5th grade you a lot of fun activity…read morebefore graduation. The second thing that I like about this school because you can go to fun field trip like pali camp. That why I like about this school

This school is incredible. The principal, Amy Petry is so involved and smart and loving and truly a…read moreremarkable human who puts her ALL into making this school great. My daughter has struggled with traditional class rooms and for YEARS Amy kept advocating for her, getting her an IEP and full time aid. The teachers are the best. We've got two kids here one going into 5th and there are no bad teachers. Ms. Simons is incredible (LAUSD teacher of the year for a reason!!) Ms. Argote and Ms. P and 10 other teachers are all stand outs. (My other daughter is super ADHD and has thrived here, she graduated her IEP and is crushing her state testing in a way i never dreamed she could. I couldn't say more good things about everyone here. Very loving and capable.

I can't say enough good things about this school. It is a school for students with learning…read moredisabilities, such as dyslexia. It is absolutely life changing. There is so much thoughtfulness and care put into every decision made. The teachers and staff absolutely know my child inside and out. I used to get these calls from my kid at school - she was upset, stressed, having a hard day. Now - I never ever get a call like that. (If you know, you know) I had no idea how hard my daughter's days were at regular school. She was always grumpy and anxious. After the first day at Westmark she was lighthearted, happy! I forgot she could be that way! Her confidence in her academic abilities is growing all the time there. I wish I would have moved her there sooner. It is truly a remarkable place. Every teacher (even like science and PE!) are trained in teaching kids with learning differences. My daughter gets support ALL DAY long, not just during the few minutes she was pulled out before. If your child has a learning difference, I really recommend you go see the school - it is hard to describe how amazing and transformative it is.

This school says what they do and does what they say. Westmark has been a safe space for many…read morechildren with learning differences since 1983. If it's not the right school environment for a child, or family, they will be honest. They have changed my daughter's life and given her the skills to transition into her choice of universities. The staff and administration have a child-first approach, while teaching students to be their own advocates. An added perk for high schoolers, Westmark's talented college advisor! She goes above and beyond in her dedication to the juniors and seniors.

My 8 year old nephew goes to school here and I have to take it upon myself to write a review. This…read moreis a terrible school if your child is of the darker skin variety. The school administration definitely favors kids who belong to the majority if you know what I mean. and the principal who runs this place is extremely mean and unfriendly. He always stands at the entrance gate when school starts and hardly acknowledges any parents or adults dropping off their children. Not the best look for someone who's supposed to be the leader of the school.

My children attended this school for several years. Most of the teachers were kind, nurturing, and…read morecaring with the exception of 1 young kindergarten teacher by the name of "Ms M." My child would come home crying and say the teacher had been mean. By the way she talks to students and parents, you can definitely see and sense a mean streak. Unlike all the other teachers, she did not allow parents to volunteer in her classroom in the year that my child was in her class. Probably because she did not want parents to see how she treats the children behind closed classroom doors. The principal, Mr T. can be rude and dismissive as others have mentioned in their reviews. He could care less what parents think and say. Overall though, the parents' contributions to the school raise the quality of the school. Parents care and they get involved whether it's to volunteer with their time or contribute money for fundraising efforts. Academically, none of my children were challenged in this school. They don't have a way to further your child's growth if your child is performing well above grade level.

Reading these negative reviews are comical. They sound like entitled parents who believe children…read moredo not need to be disciplined when they do not follow the code of conduct expected of students. As an alum of Curtis and now a parent, I can see the incredible impact Meera has had on the Curtis community. Not only is she personally invested in the school, as a parent, but also as a head of school. She is warm and is one of the most involved heads of school I have ever seen. She makes a point to get to know every student on campus and has an open door policy for ALL families on campus. She has turned Curtis into one of the top schools that feeds into every elite LA high school. Curtis students are well rounded, well behaved, adaptable, and more than prepared for middle/ high school. I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to send my kids to Curtis and I hope Meera continues to lead the school for many years to come. Curtis is such a special space and you are lucky if you are able to experience it firsthand!

We have been here twice, now, for a 4th grade baseball game. My son's team was visiting Curtis…read moreSchool (the home team). The kids seem well-behaved, and the parents who were also cheering their boys on were really friendly, and nice to the visiting team's parents. Parking isn't the easiest, but the guards at the gate made the best of the situation, instructing me to park up a nearby slope, near the Headmaster's house.

Valley Beth Shalom Day School has truly become a second home for our family. Two of our children…read morehave graduated, and we currently have a child in 4th grade. Over the years, the school has continued to grow and improve in so many ways. For anyone looking for an elementary school with a strong sense of community, caring teachers, and a commitment to excellence, I highly recommend Valley Beth Shalom Day School.

Can't speak highly enough about VBSDS. My daughter is thriving in first grade, has the best group…read moreof friends, and is surrounded by the most talented and caring faculty. Truly incredible place.

This school is very fun and educational. From playing handball or basketball to track and field…read morethis school has it all. The kids are so nice and are always welcoming. Parents also have a lot of fun with the school gala and watching the kids at the winter and spring concerts. I would recommend this school to anybody who wants their kids to feel welcomed.

The worst all they care of is money , not kids or education . If you involve in stuff for school…read moreand you pay, you're kids get the most attention

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.