This review is long long overdue. My son started attending Busy Little Bee at 28 months old, the…read moresummer after Covid began and we lost our nanny. This was his first daycare experience, and Shusha took him in and treated him as her own. His language and social skills blossomed right away. He had always been a very picky eater, but he loved Ms Mariam's cooking, and was always trying new and unexpected foods for the first time. Shusha was so loving and even went out of her way to personally help feed him on the days he struggled. We have since moved, and our son is now five years old. We have since attended three other wonderful schools with our two boys, but none of them compare to Shusha's school. For a nervous mom sending her son to school for the first time, it felt as if we were sending him to a warm, loving relative's home to play for the day. We still see the amazing activities she plans on social media, and think fondly of our son's time there. We are so grateful to Shusha and her team to have had the perfect first school experience.

My son went to Busy Little Bee daycare from the time he was 1.5-2.5 years old until Covid hit and…read morewe had to stop going for financial reasons. Previously we had a close family friend watching my son for a year, so it was a nerve wracking decision to put him in someone else's care for the first time, but Shusha and her caring staff made it so easy!!! I honestly can not say enough good things about this daycare! The home is clean, they give them healthy home cooked meals, they have fun activities and events around the holidays and most of all they are attentive and caring. He was so loved there (that to this day Shusha texts me to see how her boy is doing :)) Most of all, my son came home everyday happy! They also have an option for preschool aged children!

Choosing this daycare was one of the best decisions we've made. Ms. Teshania is nurturing and…read moreattentive, and she take the time to understand each child's needs. We really appreciate the daily updates and photos, and the structured activities that still allow for fun and creativity. Our child has learned so much and comes home happy every day. We couldn't ask for a better place.

My daughter has been going to Little Blossoms Child Care for over 4 years since she was 3.5 months…read moreold. I know this review is way over due!! Before my husband and I decided to send her there, we visited 5 different daycare places. Amongst all places, Teshani was the only one to look and say hi to our daughter who was sleeping in an infant car seat and giving us a good impression, so we decided to send her there. Just like all the other new moms, I was worried about leaving her all day every day from 7am - 5pm. But from the day one, Teshani made me feel comfortable and gave me confidence to send my daughter to her. My daughter loves Teshani and looks forward to going there and spending time with her friends every day. I definitely recommend this place!

I removed my previous review because, after reflecting on our family's experience, I no longer felt…read moreit accurately represented how I feel today. My daughter attended Tiny Thinkers beginning in December 2020 and remained there through age four, so this review reflects several years of experience rather than a brief enrollment. There were many things I genuinely appreciated about Tiny Thinkers. Ms. Jana, Ms. Delilah, Ms. Alejandra, and many of the teachers in the younger classrooms were incredibly kind, patient, and caring. Ms. Alejandra even helped potty train my daughter, and I will always be grateful for the love and support she showed our family. Those positive experiences are the reason this review is difficult to write. Unfortunately, our experience changed as my daughter got older. Around age four, she cried every day at drop-off. At the time, I assumed it was simply separation anxiety. Even now, over a year later, she still tells me she doesn't want to go back because "Ms. Lupe was mean to me." She brought it up again just yesterday, completely on her own. For context, my daughter is autistic and high-functioning. She is verbal, was successfully potty trained while attending Tiny Thinkers, and did not have significant behavioral issues such as aggression toward staff or other children. Like many young children, she sometimes struggled with transitions and occasionally needed extra patience and emotional support. What concerned me most was how those moments seemed to be handled. I often felt that when she struggled, the response was to remove her from an activity rather than help teach her through it. One example that has stayed with me was when she had difficulty sharing the soccer ball. Instead of being coached through taking turns and learning the expectations of the game, she was simply no longer allowed to participate. I understand preschool teachers manage busy classrooms and difficult situations every day, but I had hoped for a more nurturing, teaching-focused approach. Initially, my daughter attended Tiny Thinkers for part of the day while also attending a public school special day class. When that program changed, we had to find another full-time placement. At the time, it felt incredibly stressful, but looking back it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. She flourished almost immediately after transitioning. She now loves going to school and summer camp, participates happily, has grown tremendously socially and emotionally, and no longer cries at drop-off. Watching that transformation made me reflect differently on our experience and realize she simply needed an environment that was a better fit for how she learns and develops. I know every child is different, and many families may have a wonderful experience here, especially in the younger classrooms. However, if your child is neurodivergent or benefits from additional patience, flexibility, and emotional support, I would encourage you to ask detailed questions about how those needs are handled. I truly wanted to leave another glowing review because there are wonderful teachers at Tiny Thinkers who made a positive impact on our family. But knowing what I know now, I would make a different choice for my daughter, and I hope sharing our experience helps other parents find the environment that's the best fit for their child.

Now that we have had a fabulous, nurturing, and successful year at our preschool, I can give a much…read moreneeded, over due review. This was the worst experience for us. My little STILL talks about how mean her teacher, Ms. Lupe, was to her and it's been over a year since she went here. Let me start by saying these "teachers" do not have degrees. They have certificates at the most. They do not know how to handle toddlers who have lots of energy. Or a special needs child. If you have a passive child, you may be a better fit here. Their way of handling difficult toddlers is to sit them in with the director in a chair. They do not communicate, or know how to communicate, or interpret a toddlers emotional needs, which makes a very frustrated toddler. Ms. Lupe was the worst. Her long sharp dragon lady nails alone shouldn't be allowed in working with toddlers. My 3 yr old child came home reciting "Give me my money" in which she learned with Ms. Lupe teaching them and filming them from a Tik Tok trend. She supposedly was given a warning from director Marisol ( who she is besties with). She came home with injuries multiple times, one being a huge black eye from a "monkey bar injury". She hated going to school every day. I really hope this policy changed, But after your initial tour, you will never see the inside of the school again, even for special holiday programs. They will have an Instagram live so you can watch your child perform. They say they have "an open door policy" because by state law, they have to. But you are not welcomed unannounced. If you buzz the ringer at the director's door, someone with come and crack the door open to see what you want. Then shut the door in your face while you wait outside. The few times I did go into Marisol's office, I heard all the screaming babies and little ones in the room next door. The smell of dirty diapers in the air. When you arrive to drop off or pick up, they meet you at the locked gate, you are NOT WELCOME to ever go inside. You will never be invited back for parent conferences, that is all done over the phone. They want as little contact with you as possible, other than to meet you at the pick up gate to complain about your child, in front of your child. They leave lunch boxes out in the heat and direct sun all day, lie and tell you they keep them inside. Some also don't speak English here. Some teachers speak very little English. They also had some State Violations while we were there. One being that they had lied about how many kids they had at the facility. This place is truly a mill. The ONLY kind and compassionate teachers that we encountered were Ms. Dalilah and Ms. Favi. Like I said, our experience was over a year ago, and I hope things have improved and changed. Please research and interview preschools before making that huge decision, these are our babies and most can't talk or are just starting to talk and put sentences together. And most importantly, TRUST your intuition.

It's not easy leaving your baby with just anyone but I can attest that Germin and her staff will…read morealways love and take care of your child. Between my sister and I we've had our children attend for over a decade. I'm done having babies but if I did they'd be back with Germin. Although we're moving on soon to "big boy" school, Germin will always feel like family. Highly recommend!!!

My 2 year old daughter has gone to this daycare for 2 months and she is doing fantastic. We love…read moreGermin and the other caregivers and our daughter does too! From our first meeting we knew we had found the right place. Germin is an excellent resource and understands children after a long career in childcare. They follow the routine you tell them and our daughter has thrived in this environment. They are very communicative and I never have any worries dropping off, picking up, or the time in between. We will soon have our son in this daycare as well and we are so grateful that we got the recommendation for this location.

Ms Lucy and Karla are wonderful, attentive, friendly, and educational. I can tell my daughter…read morelearns a lot here, and enjoys this home daycare. the Facility is separate from the house and there is also a separate infant area which is really idea if you send infants here. This homedare has a preschool feel but is small and intimate. The facility is clean, both indoor and outdoor. The classroom is bright, airy, and promotes learning and play.

My daughter has been there for over a year and we are in love with the place! Lucy and Karla are…read morewonderful teachers and they care so well for the kids! My daughter has grown so much and learned so much from them over the past year, and she is only 2! If you are in the area, searching for a safe and loving place for your child, this is it! My daughter loves them so much and there are days where she does not want to leave, she is having so much fun.

This will probably be the best decision i've made in terms of setting my daughters up for academic…read moresuccess. My kids learning far surpassed my expectation - and my husband and I are M.D. and master's educated. We take academic very seriously, i do not worry at all dropping my kids off. Ms. Roshana is an amazing director. Ms. Allah is incredible w preparing my daughter for elementary. Both my kids learned English, alphabet, colors, numbers, singing n much more after 5-6 months there. They are emotionally intelligent due to social interactions with other children. Not to mention- this is a nurturing environment w staff who love, care and treat our children like their own. Ms. Rumanik, Ms. Anita and much more helped raise my daughters to be proud, independent toddlers.

I brought my daughter Camila since she was 18 months old, and the transition was a little bit…read moredifficult for me, but not for her. She was very happy and very pampered by the staff. There are some teachers there that have been working there for years, which is a good thing because it assures me that they Are working in something they like and it's their passion. Miss Anita and Miss Rutmanik took excellent care of my baby. She left when she was five years old and was ready to start kindergarten at school till this day whenever she has a day off at school I called them and they welcome my baby with their arms open and my daughter always loves to go back and see her old teachers. We love them very much and we appreciate their hard work, dedication and love they show to all the students.

The only school i fully trusted with my twins boys from the start. As a stay at home mom it was…read morereally hard for me to find a school for my twin boys. I went to 4/5 different schools and went i found this and did a tour I knew this was the one for them. These is not just a school, they treat my family and I as family. My boys learned so much from them in a span of few months being here. As Christian Montessori school they really are the best fit for my kids teaching school and values. My boys are so sad to even leave this school. (we had to leave because we moved a different country) kass:"mommy teacher valerie is my bestfriend, ill miss her.." kyeden"mommy ill miss her.. justin hugged me, ill miss all of them" thank you for welcoming us and treating our kids with love & care. forever grateful! amazing school!!! :)

We are so lucky to have found this place and enroll our daughter here. She has been enrolled since…read more15 months and is coming up on 7 months at the daycare. Ms. Viviana and Ms. Valerie are great and she has been learning so much. I can tell she loves school because she runs to the gate at drop off and walks confidently inside. After school, she is always mentioning her friends. I really love the community here and it does feel like a village of parents helping each other care for our children. There are also many opportunities for fun events to meet other parents. I really can't say enough good things about this daycare. It's clean, they provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks, and it's affordable. The activities are engaging and I really appreciate the practical life skills being taught. My daughter comes home knowing how to put away her shoes and toys now! Thank you, Ms. Viviana, Ms. Valerie, and Mr. Marwin for all the care you provide for our children!

As a parent, I have been thoroughly impressed with the quality of education and the nurturing…read moreenvironment at this school. The teachers are dedicated professionals who go above and beyond to ensure that each child is given the attention and guidance they need to excel academically. The curriculum is robust, challenging, and engaging, fostering a love of learning in students. The school also places a strong emphasis on holistic development, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. This has greatly helped my child in developing leadership skills and discovering new interests. The school's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment is commendable. The administration is responsive and takes parents' concerns seriously, which is reassuring. Overall, I believe this school has played a pivotal role in shaping my child's knowledge, skills, and character. I highly recommend it to any parent seeking a well-rounded education for their child. By far the best decision my husband and I made.

My son attended LSM in Tarzana for three years and we had a great experience there. My son learned…read morea lot and was very ready for school or even more advanced in his learning when he went to regular charter school. We also got to be friends with many parents and made great memories. Overall, I'd say this is a great Montessori school, with great space for little ones to play and learn. our experience with staff and teachers was good. I'd just recommend a little more trainings on child development issues for the teachers and staff that could help them further with understanding children's behavior and emotional functioning but otherwise the teachers are professional and adequate with their teaching skills.

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I am so grateful to have found my village in…read moreSherman Oaks Child Care. Ms. Irma, the owner, and Ms. Ala, her assistant, are incredible caretakers who truly love what they do. My son started with them right when he turned 12 months and they both guided us through a great process of adapting to their care. I wanted a place that was small and where my son could socialize and learn, after spending his first full year at home with us. We looked for daycares for months and all were either too big for our taste with 20+ kids and lots of teachers or the small ones felt too informal. This place is a great size with just up to 7 kids that start from ages 1 year until they are ready for school. They have a classroom where they learn, have activities, nap, and also an outside area where they play. Irma and Ala keep it very clean, no one can come into the space (you are greeted at the outside gate due to health protocols) they are mindful of hygiene and make sure everyone is healthy, which is important when you are dealing with kiddos. Communication is key, and Irma sends constant texts and keeps you informed as the day progresses with the cutest pictures of the kids in their activities that range from painting or playdough, or even cooking (safely, of course). I have seen my son flourish in their care and loved that they have different ages as my baby has learned so much from the older kids as well. Every day he comes home with a new word or skill and is so happy and full of energy (and clean!) Their approach is very loving and caring, my son loves to go and gets excited as we head out every morning saying his little friends' names. You can expect home-style breakfast & lunch as well as snacks, they keep a schedule so you know what to expect as far as food + naps but are open for pickup any time as long as you don't interrupt activities. The daycare is open from 8:00-5:30 pm. We've loved having them be part of our story and our family.

We toured Irma's daycare as a potential place for my 21 month old and had a lovely experience with…read moreIrma. The facility was clean, the kids were happy and Irma and Ala were very gracious. Ultimately we chose another daycare due to extended hours but I would recommend Irma to my friends as an option. I do believe my son would have been very happy there.

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.