We have loved this school. Our son began at age 2 and just graduated. The teachers genuinely care…read moreabout the children and are happy to see them. The director, Zara, is amazing- caring, communicative and prompt to respond with any questions or challenges that arise. The classroom sizes are small, the lunch that is served is healthy and unprocessed. We feel that our son's quirky, unique spirit has been honored and he is thriving, thanks to this school. We are sad to move on!..... but, we also feel he is well prepared for the next steps and this school has made him excited to learn and do new things. Highly recommend.

Both of our sons attended NextGen's Preschool and TK programs, and we couldn't be more grateful…read more The curriculum is thoughtful and intentional--blending hands-on science experiments, early math, early literacy with letter and sound recognition, music, and story time. Their curriculum builds confidence, curiosity, and joy, and our boys came home excited to share what they learned. NextGen sparked in both of them a deep love for learning, creating, and exploring. They learned how to express and advocate for themselves, respect others' space, and understand that everything--from routines to rules--has a purpose. We also truly appreciated the warm family community we've gotten to know over the years--many, like us, returning to enroll younger siblings. NextGen set a strong foundation for our kids to be successful in their next chapter--we see this in our eldest son who is still thriving as a second grader. Thank you, Zara and the amazing team, for creating such a beautiful and inspiring place.

Being an educator myself, this review is based on my professional and personal opinion; as well as…read moremy experience and observations at Grandview house preschool. Based on my observations in person and via the school cameras that parents have access to, this is not a developmentally appropriate environment. This is a developmentally restrictive environment. Children are subject to sit in one spot and entertain themselves with one small item that is given to them by a staff member that fits in their hand without any teacher interaction. Children's hands are not being washed before meal times or sanitized. In some cases, perhaps only being sanitized instead of using soap and water while soap and water and sinks are readily available and accessible, subjecting children to harmful chemicals. Meal times are served without having water or milk present on the tables, or any napkins or utensils available on the table for children. Children's are not offered or allowed to have water or milk while they eat because as I was told by a teacher there they don't want children to fill up on water and milk and not eat, however you cannot withhold water from children. That is a violation. harmful cleaning chemicals are used to sanitize classrooms and children are then brought inside the classrooms, being exposed to the damaging lingering orders. Teacher engagement and interaction is very limited, during meal times or free play teachers do not engage with children instead they chat with one another. These were just a few of the things that I observed on site and via the school cameras.

Best preschool period! The teachers are super nice and really care about the kids, to the point…read morewhere you end up considering them best friends or even members of the family! Our son has been going here for a few years and it's going to be really sad when he outgrows the school and has to go somewhere else. You can't find a better preschool for your kids in the Glendale area.

Staff is super great and informative on a daily basis and always sent pics of our student…read morethroughout the day. We miss this school all the time! The children and other parents are super friendly as well.

My daughter attended The Learning Place for about 2 years (age 2-4). We had a wonderful experience…read morethere. We toured a few preschools but we didn't want a home daycare and some of the more institutionalized schools were incredibly expensive. The Learning Place was a nice in-between where it was more structured than a home daycare but less expensive than a more institutional school. At around $1,000 a month for 7am-6pm program we thought it was a great deal. The school has a nice outside playground with shade and cushioning a nice little playground. In our time there they did upgrade the playground to have shade and padding which was nice. Inside it is very clean and they separate the kids by age. There are two doors between the outside and the school so it is secure. They have an iPad check in and check out system. We chose the Learning Place because the director, Ms. Enereyda (Ms. E) is incredibly warm and friendly. I can't say enough positive things about Ms. E. We also liked that she speaks both Spanish and English and we could chat with her in Spanish. The other teachers like Ms. Veronica and Ms. Melina are incredibly warm and friendly as well. We always had very positive interactions with the teachers. We always felt that our daughter was in good hands at The Learning Place. I initially signed her up here because I was working in Glendale. After a year I began work somewhere else but kept her at Learning Place even though we lived in Sherman Oaks. We liked this place very much. Overall - - I highly recommend the Learning Place. We loved our 2 years there.

My son has been going to Wonder Years (Glenwood location) for a year and half and he has loved it…read morefrom Day 1. He is always excited to go in the mornings to see his classmates and the teachers. He also enjoys learning new songs and poems, arts and crafts time, and outside play (his favorite). The teachers and staff are super friendly, devoted, and understanding. They always put in effort to create activities for the kids, outside of their usual day-to-day curriculum. Especially on holidays (Halloween, Easter, Christmas, etc.), they plan fun activities, games, and decorations for the kids to enjoy. Also, the school does a great job in keeping parents informed of upcoming events and activities. I will continue to refer friends to Wonder Years!

Both my daughters (now 10 and 7 yo) graduated from Wonder Years. The years they spent there were…read moretruly Wonder Years. The environment is great for the kids. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus snacks... too bad I am not having any more kids to give them business but my niece will be going to them in a couple of years too...

Our two year old daughter has been going to Tiny Footsteps for ten months and we trust them like…read morefamily. I was overwhelmed and nervous about sending our daughter to daycare for the first time. I toured several facilities and ultimately went with my gut when I chose Tiny Footsteps. A couple things swayed me, number one it's a family-run daycare out of the family home. I think for kids transitioning to daycare for the first time, it feels like an extension of home. Like going to a relative's house. There's windows all around and good air circulation -- several places I toured didn't have much or any natural light. The kids socialize all together and I've seen with our daughter that it's given her an extra bit of emotional intelligence. She learned how to interact with the babies from watching Ms. Sevan, and once our son, her little brother was born, was attuned to being gentle and engaging warmly with him. Similarly hanging out with some of the older kids helped develop her vocabulary and motor skills trying to keep up with them. I think of them like a big pack of cousins the way she talks about them all at home. And one of my favorite parts, is that they make good, home-cooked meals. It's been such a great relief that we take Auva to daycare in the morning and she has two meals and two snacks there that we don't have to plan. She likes their cooking and eating as a group with the other kids has helped her widen her palate. Highly recommend! Our daughter still attends and we're grateful for their care!

I absolutely love Tiny Footsteps! My family and I recently moved to Glendale from San Francisco,…read moreand finding the right childcare for our daughter was one of our biggest concerns. We had a nanny for the first six months, but as we settled in, we decided to give daycare a try--and we are so glad we chose Tiny Footsteps! From the very beginning, Sevan was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, guiding us through the transition with a thoughtful plan to help our daughter (and us!) adjust. She checked in with us daily for the first couple of weeks, sending photos and videos to reassure us. Since starting daycare, my daughter's vocabulary has grown immensely, and her manners have improved too! She comes home every day with adorable crafts, coloring pages, and new phrases she's learned. Drop-offs are filled with happy, excited kids, and my daughter loves sharing stories about her friends and caregivers--Sevan, Jenni, and Charmaine. The team at Tiny Footsteps is not only caring but also incredibly supportive. They always take the time to listen and offer valuable parenting advice. I never worry about my daughter's well-being because I trust them completely--they feel like extended family to my little Esme. Seeing how much joy my daughter feels at drop-off and knowing she's in such loving hands brings us so much peace of mind. Tiny Footsteps has truly been an answer to our prayers, and we are beyond grateful to have found them!

My 2 year old daughter just started this school. This will be her second week. Now let me start…read moreby saying I am a controlling and paranoid mom! She is my only child and I was hesitant on even putting her in school this early. That being said, this place is AMAZING!!! My daughter not only LOVES going to school but she cries when it's time to pick her up!! Everything about this school blew my mind. Not only are the teachers sooo caring and patient with the children but they also put this paranoid mama at ease!! They have cameras that are so well placed everywhere that my child plays. I log on anytime I'm feeling anxious and see her playing. They also have an app where they update what your child did that day and upload photos!!! I am so very impressed by all the fun extra activities that the school brings each week for the kiddos. Last week they had a foam party, this week they had a reptile exhibit come to the school. I can't wait to see what is in store for the future! They feed the kids 2 meals and 2 snacks a day, which are healthy. I see them line the kids up to wash hands before and after they eat. I can go on and on!!! I'm so so happy. And most importantly my daughter is happy and thriving! Hands down the best experience. Thank you to the staff and the leaders!

My husband and I are so happy with Grandview House. Our daughter is thriving, happy, learning a…read morelot, and above all else, is loved and cared for here. All of the teachers are wonderful and know the children, even the ones that aren't in their own classrooms. Teachers communicate with parents regularly, update us via an app and even text, and there are cameras that we can access to watch our kids throughout the day. My daughter happily runs in every day and is happy when I pick her up. Being here has also helped her try more new foods at home and has made her naps more routine and consistent. I've seen many positive changes in her since she started a few months ago and I would recommend this school to any parent with confidence.

We found GCS what feels like randomly and a bit circuitously, but I feel so lucky and grateful to…read morehave landed here! First of all, there are surprisingly few programs that offer care for kids under 18 months, so I really appreciate that they have an infant class. Our daughter started at 12 months and is now 19 months, and she has learned so much and flourished at GCS in that short amount of time. The school has consistently been incredibly accommodating and flexible to our family's needs. The teachers are genuinely sweet, warm, and caring, and it's clear how much they love the kids. Zara, the director, is wonderful -- so kind, personable, and lovely to interact with, and it really makes a difference to feel that level of care and openness from leadership. Our daughter loves her teachers and is clearly absorbing so much from her environment. Mrs Rose, the lead of the Koala class, has been so great! Our daughter will come home acting out or trying to sing songs she learned at school, and it's obvious that what she experiences during the day really stays with her. She also looks up to the older kids in her class, and we've been told she's gentle with the younger ones -- which is so sweet to hear. She's getting stimulation, structure, and social development that we definitely couldn't have matched or replicated at home. GCS has given her such a strong foundation during a really important stage of her life. Another thing I really appreciate is how thoughtful they are around food. GCS was one of the only schools we found that would refrigerate and heat up lunches, which made it much easier and more pleasant to prepare good, healthy lunches every day. We've since switched to their lunch program though, which offers a rotating menu of daily home-cooked, nutritious food -- and our daughter LOVES it. She regularly finishes her portions and asks for seconds. Sometimes you can smell the food cooking during drop-off, and it smells amazing! We are unfortunately transitioning out for reasons unrelated to our experience here, and it's so so hard to leave. I'm really sad about it. We are going to miss GCS and the community so much, and we're incredibly grateful for the care, growth, and love they've given our daughter. This place is a gem!

Hands down, this is the best school in Glendale…read more Our daughter started here at just 18 months old, and now at 3, we're incredibly grateful to have found this place. From day one, we felt the love, care, and intention behind everything they do. This school provides a nurturing, safe, and genuinely loving environment. Safety is our top priority: the children are closely supervised, the environment is secure, and it's clear how deeply the staff cares about each child's well-being. The teachers are incredibly(!)--I can't stress it enough--patient and intentional, never taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Our daughter is seen and supported as an individual, with teachers taking the time to understand her needs and personality. A special thank you to Zara, whose calm and caring energy has made a huge difference in our daughter's growth. Another thing we really appreciate is the school's teaching philosophy. They blend Montessori methods with Piaget's critical thinking principles to create a child-led curriculum centered around what they call the 5 C's--critical thinking, communication, compassion, creativity, and collaboration. While academics are part of the program, what matters most to us is how our child is learning. She's already developing strong problem-solving skills, learning to communicate her emotions, work through challenges, and care for her friends--skills that will serve her far beyond the classroom. At just three years old, our daughter knows her numbers and letters, speaks two languages, and is learning her third (Spanish). GCC is very supportive of multilingual families and offers language options like Armenian and Spanish. We're so lucky to have found this school. We know that our daughter is in a safe and loving environment where she's building a strong foundation. Highly, highly recommend!

Our son is about to "graduate" from Saint Mark's Preschool. He's been there for 3 years, starting…read moreat 2 years old, and I could not possibly be happier with our experience. In every classroom, he's had wonderful, caring teachers who have taught him, kindly challenged him, and encouraged him. We've made dear friends with fellow parents and have really enjoyed this lovely school community. I can't recommend this preschool more, it's been the perfect place for our family. I will miss the safety and comfort of this small school when we start Kindergarten.

We are so lucky to have found St. Marks. Everything about it has been amazing for our daughter!read more

Bonnie Academy welcomed our two-year-old after a disruptive cross-country move with open arms. They…read moremade her feel safe and cared for, even loved. After only a few days, our daughter was bubbling with excitement at drop-off. The entire team is incredibly kind and extremely accommodating. We loved the summer bootcamp series, that includes play-filled activities like a bubble show and an animal play day. The only reason we moved on was because our daughter qualified for a spot at her sister's school, and the convenience of a single drop-off was important to our family. I would highly recommend Bonnie Academy to any prospective parents. The love, care and patience really meant the world to us, especially as new arrivals to the state without any family nearby.

My daughter goes to Bonnie Academy great staff, they take care of your kids like their own. My baby…read moreis always happy whenever I pick her up from school. We love Bonnie Academy and staff! Super amazing

Both of my kids go to Step Up Academy, and here are the reasons we chose this place: small groups…read moreof kids, a covered backyard, healthy homemade food, and -- most importantly -- kind and patient teachers like Mrs. Ninette, Mrs. Armine, and Mrs. Milena. My 3-year-old daughter often plays "Mrs. Ninette" at home, and through her play I can see how much she admires her. It showed me that Mrs. Ninette is a natural leader -- she keeps discipline in the classroom while making learning fun. She organizes creative activities for the kids, like bringing ladybugs into the classroom, cooking together, or doing simple experiments. Twice a week, the children also have singing classes with Mrs. Anahit, where they learn beautiful Armenian songs chosen with great taste. Thanks to the teachers' hard work, the children were able to put on two wonderful performances -- for Christmas and Graduation -- where they sang, danced, and recited poems. It's clear to me that working with children is something Mrs. Ninette is truly passionate about, and that's why she does her job so well.

I feel so blessed to have found Step Up Academy! Ms. Ninette is amazing! She is very patient with…read morethe children and she makes learning and going to daycare fun for the little ones! I'm very grateful for Ms. Ninette. My son was not talking when we first started taking him late last summer; however, Ms. Ninette has been working closely with him and he has started talking, and continues improving each day! She's even managed to get him to try foods he refuses to eat at home. The fact that my son is excited to go to his "school" in the morning, assures me that he is in a good place while I'm working.