In response to the as expected response of lack of customer service on this public forum and not to…read moreour emails or texts: - We did not miss a window to confirm that would impact the price we paid, at no point did we ask nor expect them to hold a spot for our child. Documents were provided and we took our time to review them. There was no enrollment deadline communicated where we could not enroll after a certain date. We knew that spots may be taken as we did our due diligence. - Yes, we signed a contract, but that contact did not list a $900+ fee in it at all. - I only asked for tuition and supply fees back (not the deposit nor registration fee), so the institution would still be compensated $750 for all the difficult "re-calculating" being done. - This institution's level of respect for its customers is clear. --------------------------------------------------------- This is not a review on their child care abilities, rather a review on their business practices. The owner of this business is primarily focused on getting your money more than anything else. We contacted them about short term childcare and received an email about costs that included $500 and $250 for registration and deposit, supply costs, tuition etc. And then another $900+ charge "for staff paid leave" on top of all that, for which the owner tried to explain but neither my wife nor I could understand. Given the uncertainty, we asked her again to specifically list out how much we would need to pay to get our child in on a specific date and the owner responded with screen shots of documents and circled specific numbers. No where in these screen shots, communications, nor the contract we signed was the $900+ charge included. Despite our better judgement, we Zelled the first months payment plus all the fees, after that was sent over she brought up the $900+ charge after the fact. While she did offer to waive this fee after we protested, after all this nickel and diming and dishonest charging structure, we no longer felt comfortable working with this individual. Less than 24 hrs of sending the money, we requested a refund and we were called scammers saying we wasted their time. Now I understand by this point she may not have received the money through Zelle, but we then followed up several times in the following week when she 100% received the funds and we only asked for our tuition and supply fees back (not the registration nor deposit). She's since ghosted us and is apparently keeping our money ($2k+) for no work. I'm sure we'll get some response here, but won't be getting our money back. If you do follow the advice of the previous reviewer to look them up on the California's department of social services for complaints, they operate under the business name "ZHANG & WANG FAMILY CHILD CARE" https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/198019607

We have had a very positive experience here at Little Fox. Our baby started here at 15 mos, and we…read moreare very sad to be leaving now after 7 mos. We found Little Fox in the neighborhood because older sister's Korean daycare didn't take children under 2 yrs. We are transitioning to older sister's daycare now. Little Fox was great because it was close, and Leilei speaks Korean! And at this point, I don't mind how much Korean she's getting (because she'll be getting it at her new daycare), but also she's been exposed to Mandarin! The Mandarin she got with Nainai and Yeye was an added bonus. It was so sweet to see her go to Yeye at dropoff. Sure, this child (who currently has stranger anxiety for everyone) likes old Asian men for some reason, but it was so reassuring that she found comfort and loving arms in Grandpa. The transition took about two weeks when we started. After the two weeks, she was no longer crying and adjusted well to her new surroundings. I get reports that her eating ability is superior. Even with her food allergies, which they were able to accommodate for us. We were looking for childcare immediately when we found this daycare, but I'm oh-so-glad we were able to be part of this sweet family and their sweet daycare.

A Lifesaver and a Treasure…read more Chandler's Preschool quite literally rescued our family. We suddenly lost our nanny and were scrambling for care when the school had just opened--and we were lucky enough to be one of their very first families. From day one, we felt embraced, supported, and cared for in a way that exceeded all expectations. Our son just graduated from Chandler's and is heading into kindergarten not only confident and excited, but already reading. He was accepted into an excellent private school, and I have no doubt that Chandler's nurturing environment and thoughtfully designed curriculum played a huge role in preparing him. The teachers are warm, engaging, and truly see every child. The director runs the school with such intentionality--making sure the meals are always fresh, organic, and nutritious. The facility itself is immaculately clean and beautifully maintained. You can tell that everything, from the schedule to the classroom setup, is created with early childhood development philosophies in mind. Our younger daughter still attends, and I'm always blown away by the care and quality of education. She has weekly science lessons, cooking projects, and physical activities all seamlessly woven into her day. So much of the learning is hands-on and joyful--my kids often don't want to leave when I come to pick them up! We are endlessly grateful for Chandler's Preschool. It's been a home, a school, and a community for our family--and we can't recommend it highly enough.

*TLDR: Unless you are into Authoritarianism, do not send your children here*…read more Enough time has passed that I am ready to tell my family's story, to spare future families from heartbreak and drama. We spent 7 months of relative peace at Chandler's. There were definitely some pinkish to red flags that I ignored, but childcare in LA can be very difficult to find, so I dismissed my gut feelings. Our family required a preschool that accepted children at 18 months old, and they could accommodate that. I will lead with some brief positive aspects of Chandler's: availability of long hours, homemade and healthy breakfast/ lunch served, and some fairly decent teachers. Here's the ugly: The owner of the school, Carolina Garzzia, leads with an iron fist. Our first meetings with her led me to see someone not to be crossed, and her communication style has always felt very chaotic, non-cohesive, and cold. As an example, she has strong opinions about how long mothers should breastfeed--we found out as someone who took the tour with us and signed her child up ended up backing out at the last minute (losing her deposit) because Ms. Garzzia told her flat-out to stop breastfeeding. While this is not a religious school, the undertones are there (AI Jesus and the babies in heaven on their Instagram have been spotted), and the 2024 Christmas factor was on overdrive. I have talked to families (that practice different faiths) about how when they pushed back on the repeated request for their children to bring a Christmas ornament, Ms. Garzzia reacted with an astonished "In my 30 years of teaching, I have never!..."--well, maybe that is because you have created an environment in which people are uncomfortable talking to you, or you have traditionally surrounded yourself with the same kinds of people as yourself. About 5 months in, fellow parents at the school told us of a very upsetting event in which they saw a strange man taking photos of the gate and walking up the driveway, which is not supposed to be open during business hours. When questioned, this man became incredibly aggressive. The parent walked up to relay this information to the administration immediately and make sure they knew he was present. Chandler's admin were at first 1) nowhere to be found, and when they did show up, 2) sharply dismissed and told parent they were "taking care of it" without explanation. This is how this school meets any questioning, over a major SAFETY CONCERN... without curiosity, without sympathy. It's their way or the highway. This is where we met our own proverbial highway. This story is so stupid that it sounds unreal. In February of 2025, parents in the Chandler's school-run WhatsApp chat decided to create some sub-groups for the classrooms. Privately, a few parents and I had talked about how we thought it would be good for these to be parent-only, without Administration. An incredibly normal thing that most schools have--to plan teacher gifts, make weekend playdates, and yes, to talk it out when something unsettling happens. I was the one who denied entry of the administrators to our Caterpillar subgroup. For the sake of receipts, I have uploaded the exchange with redacted names except for the business owner. What happened after that was quite shocking. On Monday morning, I dropped off my child at their classroom and was called into the office by Ms. Garzzia, who locked the door behind me when I entered. She was not interested in hearing my perspective, and that this act of "rudeness" was seen as a challenge to their absolute power and their ability to control all narratives about the workings of Chandlers. I asked what the next steps could be, and Carolina replied sharply, "Oh I think we are done here. How can you trust us to take care of your child if you cannot trust us?" A very fair point. I asked for a check for the rest of the month's tuition, and to my surprise, this check was already cut, and a letter of dismissal was sealed in an envelope. I had to return to the classroom and take our sweet child out. Our family is horrified that the administration thought it was perfectly appropriate to retaliate against an innocent child and pluck him away from his friends and routine--all because of a perceived slight from a parent. This is their capacity for emotional intelligence and empathy. The administration was also aware that my parents had lost their home in Altadena to the Eaton Fire weeks before, and that my step-dad was still in the hospital after severe smoke inhalation. We were in terrible need of childcare, and they didn't care. I fully expect a response to this review that will be full of lies. That is their style. The bottom line is that parents deserve to be able to present concerns and questions without feeling dismissed or bullied.

I came across The Play Atelier when I was thinking about starting my daughter in school. Because of…read morethe pandemic, I was nervous about sending her too early, but I knew how important socialization would be. From the moment we toured the school and met Aremi, the director, I felt an instant sense of comfort. She has a true gift, and her love for what she does is genuinely felt. I knew right then that my daughter would thrive here. For a little over two years, my daughter attended this amazing school, and I was constantly surprised by how much she was learning. She would come home and show me new things that amazed me. Her absolute favorite part was the garden--she loved looking for bugs, but even more, she loved trying all the vegetables and fruits she watched grow each day. The teachers are all incredible--loving, patient, and trustworthy. And Aremi goes above and beyond, not only to nurture the children but also to have open and honest conversations with parents to ensure we have the information we need to make the best decisions for our kids. Choosing The Play Atelier was one of the best decisions I made for my daughter's early years. I wholeheartedly recommend this school to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for their child.

Writing Yelp reviews is not something I do easily. My time is valuable and frankly, I don't enjoy…read moredoing it. But the last almost two and a half years at Play Atelier has been so wonderful I felt compelled. My daughter started around age 2 in the "Sparrows" Room and moved through the "Magpies" and eventually graduated a "Robin". Throughout her school journey I found support throughout every new challenge, from sleeping in a new space to potty training. The space: I love their collection of learning toys, costumes, library and "feeling" corners. I'm sure I haven't seen it all, but the aesthetic of the space is beautiful and there seems to be something for every play and learning style. The playground: GORGEOUS! The play structures are well thought out and their garden is well-kept and thriving. They spent many days playing and picnicking, learning about caterpillars and harvesting kale. The food: We opted for full days with naps and meals. The calendar of food is varied while still taking limitations and allergies into consideration. All the food is prepared daily in the on-site kitchen and is planned and sent out in a weekly calendar. The staff: AMAZING. They seem to share the same "whole brain child" philosophy. We will miss all the teachers, but Miss Jackie and Miss Deybi hold a special place in our hearts. They were there from the beginning and grew with our daughter. Also communication is excellent as they use an app for meal, diaper/potty, nap and check-in/check outs among others things. They were always very responsive. I also often received adorable pictures of the day. Additionally, I always felt my daughter was safe and well-protected. Her wellness was paramount, along with the other kids, for the staff. We feel *SO* lucky to have found Play Atelier for our daughter. Even my older son says "I wish I had gone to that preschool". If it were open then, he surely would have! The owner, Aremi, clearly has put all her heart and soul into the space and it shows. If I could give more stars I would, but 5 will have to do!

Logistics: - They're open till 6pm!…read more- Little Sunshine is split into 3 classes based on age/readiness: Class A (3.5-5yo), Class B (3-4yo), and Class C (2-3yo). Classrooms have the appropriate mandated headcount (usually at least 2 teachers, plus admin staff who drop in as needed). - There's an optional lunch program. - Tuition is reasonable - parents can pay monthly or by number of expected days for upcoming month, and there are discounts for siblings. - They use the Brightwheel app to provide real-time updates, photos, and to communicate with parents throughout the day - Their Mandarin program is awesome (and no additional $$$). As a plus, there is also some Spanish taught in Class B and C (depending on teacher availability). - No nuts policy (helpful, because my son is allergic to peanuts). - Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your beliefs), the school is "Christian," which means the kids learn Bible songs (we're not Christian) and say a short grace at lunchtime. I for some reason wasn't aware of this until my son came home saying that his favorite song was "Jesus Loves Me." Outside of this, religion does not feature too heavily in the curriculum. Background: My son, who is about to turn 4yo, started here in May'24 in Class C at 2.5yo, moved to Class B at 3yo years, and then just "graduated" to Class A. Each of the three classes have wonderful teachers who are committed to teaching the kids and helping them grow at their own pace. In terms of curriculum, there's arts and crafts, physical play (playground outside), outside exploration (gardening, etc.), and classroom learning (counting, reading, singing, etc.). School supplies are included in tuition, and the teachers and administrators host fun events (i.e. a Mother's Day tea/breakfast, Easter egg hunts, Halloween Trick-or-Treat, Christmas celebration, or annual graduation) where the kids have activities or perform for the parents. The teachers seem to really drive the classroom curriculum, and they are all so skilled at thinking of creative activities for the kids. The only negatives are related to the administrators and management - they exhibit occasional off-putting behavior, and my impression is that they're somewhat disorganized in their communication with parents and cohesiveness with the teachers. A couple of examples: 1. The day that my son was to start daycare here, Director Sandy was wholly unprepared. We had been in communication the week prior and even had messaged the Friday prior to confirm that we were going to do drop-off for the first day of school and pay tuition via check. At drop-off, my son was screaming/bawling (because of course, it's his first day, and he was only 2.5yo). Sandy asked us if we can start the following week instead, because they apparently had another new student starting that day and "it would be hard." When I told her that was not possible, because we had work and other commitments, Sandy's reply to me was "I'm just thinking what's best for the kids." I was quite unhappy with this statement. Luckily, Denise was there and said that they would honor our agreement. But to even have this conversation was just ridiculously frustrating and tainted my initial impression of Little Sunshine and the Director. 2. When Bennett turned 3, he was held back for a month and a half in Class C. We wanted to move him to Class B alongside his friend whose birthday was the following month, but we were told that our son wasn't "ready". This was surprising to us, because he seemed ready academically and emotionally. Our understanding was that a transition would be easier if he didn't have to do it alone. After much back-and-forth with the teachers and admins, he moved to Class B a month after his friend moved. I suspect that the actual reason was that they didn't have space for an additional student in Class B (his friends' parents had asked about graduating to Class B two months earlier), and they had to wait until there was a space before they could move him. 3. Little Sunshine was closing for their annual teacher development day, which is awesome. What was not awesome was telling parents 7 business days before it was scheduled to occur, which is insufficient notice for parents to find other care arrangements for when school was closed. Enough parents were upset about this short notice and contacted Little Sunshine about it, so they moved it to the following week so that we could have a two week notice. My comment was that if this were an annual event, they would be more organized and have it scheduled/communicated earlier. Overall: The Little Sunshine community is strong - we all want the best for our kids, and I really believe that it is the best in the area. It's not merely a daycare - it's a preschool where the kids learn so much and make friends. My son loves going to school so much now and gets so excited at drop-off that he occasionally forgets to give me a goodbye hug and kiss!

The review is based off the tour I had. I was initially drawn to this preschool because of their…read morebilingual program, which led me to schedule a tour. The manager was very nice and friendly, providing detailed information before we toured the classrooms. However, during our conversation outside the classrooms, the director unexpectedly came out from one of the rooms and poured water from her thermos onto the floor--without introducing herself. I found this quite awkward. Even if someone is used to doing this elsewhere, it's not appropriate to do it in front of prospective parents. There were three classrooms, but they were not the cleanest and seemed generally disorganized. I also noticed that the teachers allowed the children to watch TV before naptime, which I am honestly not a fan of. At the end of the tour, the director finally came out to introduce herself, and something awkward happened. I was holding two pamphlets--one originally given to me and one to my husband. The director took one pamphlet from me and began giving me more information, then spoke to the manager in Mandarin about why I was given two pamphlets instead of one. (I understood perfectly well, though she probably thought I wouldn't.) She then took one pamphlet away from me. One pamphlet is just a piece of paper--so taking one away felt unnecessary. I found this both weird and funny. It's odd to behave this way in front of parents. How much does a pamphlet really cost? To me, this behavior seemed rude and frugal. No matter how great the teachers are (which the director kept emphasizing), at such a young age, I want my child to learn respect and politeness first--academic skills come after. Little things matter. If the director herself struggles to exhibit proper manners, it's a definite no for me.

Pulled directly from my text with a friend: Hi! Ok, I looove their school. I love how tiny and cozy…read moreit is, I love the teachers and the community of it. I love how they're able to work with kids on an individual level cause it's so small. It's very much a micro school which is great cause I feel like we matter and I can make an impact, etc. but that's totally not for everyone, of course. There's a tiny bit of religious stuff which has been ok for us. It's mostly sweet and filtered through the female, mother, pastor. It's not fancy, very much a back to basics school. But you should go visit. Just set up a tour. Take a look. You can go whenever. The school director is a mom/woman named Irma Luna, she'll meet you and give you the scoop.

We are so grateful to have found this amazing school for our children! The nurturing environment,…read morestrong values, and dedicated staff have truly exceeded our expectations. The school not only focuses on academic excellence but also instills important life lessons rooted in faith, kindness, and community. Our kids are thriving, both academically and personally, in a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and respect for others. If you're looking for a place that prioritizes both education and character, this is the perfect school! We love Good Shepherd School !!

Absolutely cannot recommend this school enough!! Our kiddo went there for 2.5 years, and we would…read morehave stayed forever if we could! The amount of care each teacher gives the children is unbelievable, and they really foster such an incredible community. Our child would come home every day with new skills and interests, and I am so grateful to each teacher there for contributing. We love you guys and miss you!!

We had the most lovely experience sending our daughter to both the Little Nest and The Nest on…read moreYork. The teachers are so caring and kind and really see each individual child. The space is beautiful and thoughtfully designed and the community is very sweet. Highly recommend checking out this special school!

My son has been at Celebration Kids for 3 years. Because they are open year-round, that's a total…read moreof about 1,000 days of amazing care, teaching, and community. Of those thousand days, I would estimate that I've seen him walk onto campus about six times. Every other day, he has SPRINTED through the gates to start another amazing day there. Couldn't recommend highly enough :)

Our daughter is in her third year at Celebration Kids, and we're incredibly grateful to all of the…read moreteachers and staff at CK for providing a warm, safe, playful, and enriching environment for her to grow. She has learned so much under the care of each of her teachers, made many close friends, and generally had a blast. Sara, the owner, is so generous with her time and has offered us invaluable support around the stressful process of planning for kindergarten, and many of our daughter's teachers have become beloved babysitters that we hope will continue to be in our lives for years to come. Everyone at CK is truly invested in the growth and wellbeing of the kids, seeing them for who they are and helping them really shine. And in addition to all of that, it's one of the most affordable preschools in the area, which is really the cherry on top. We love CK!

My kid is three. He's been going here for almost a year now he's learned so much. He now knows…read more some yoga, French,Mandarin, Spanish, farming and cooking. Its a lot. It's an amazing school. I highly recommend it.

Phoenix Global Green School has been an incredible experience for our family. From the moment we…read moretoured, it felt different from any other school. The teachers are nurturing, kind, and truly invested in the children. I love that my daughter spends time gardening every day and that creativity and learning are encouraged through play. The environment feels thoughtful, calm, and very child-centered. I'm also amazed at how much French and Spanish she has already picked up. And I have to mention the food. We are not vegan, but the food at this school is honestly amazing. It's fresh, thoughtful, and far better than what we expected from a school program. We feel very lucky to be part of this community. It's a truly special school.

We LOVE Highland Park Montessori! The director is awesome and you can tell that she TRULY cares…read moreabout what Montessori means. Her passion for making sure the students excell will blow your mind. -- When she shared her experience in running other Montessori schools in New York we just knew that we were in the right place. We receive so much more than any other school we've looked into. Our child is excited to go to preschool every day and we can tell she's learning so much. So happy to have found them.

Here's what I can say about Lilo and her style of teaching:…read more She leads with love and respect for the child, always. Our son learned from her for almost two years and her patience, support and belief in him allowed him to grow exponentially in that time. She is consistently creative with her lessons, incorporating art, music, and yoga, which we loved seeing our son incorporate into his non school time activities. He has used the breath work he learned from Lilo to calm himself down during moments when it is needed. He has even taught us to take a moment to collect ourselves! That is because of Lilo. Lilo takes the time to get to know a child and will incorporate their passions into lesson plans. Our son loves trains and train lines, so she worked with him on his writing and spelling by allowing him to create a train line using the words he wanted to learn. She is incredibly creative and in tune with every child. No one size fits all approach with her! We appreciate how level headed Lilo is when dealing with children and the emotions that they have. She is patient and allows for a safe, loving space to work through what those emotions are and at the end of the day she understands that each child is working through things on their own timeline. She expects respect and love from children (as that's what she leads with), but ultimately is realistic with expectations. Children are children and her chill is infectious. Lilo creates a safe, loving environment that allows for children to flourish. If our son didn't have to grow up we would be with Lilo until the end of time!

My child was bullied at this daycare. I tried to resolve this problem multiple times & they never…read morecared about my child's safety/mental health. Her getting bullied affected her so much & it's truly heartbreaking!! We used to love this place.. it's so sad how unprofessional they were when it came to a VERY IMPORTANT matter such as bullying. One child repeatedly told my child she was ugly and made her feel very insecure. She would cry and scream every time I had to drop her off. What was once a happy easy drop off became a nightmare! As a parent, it doesn't make me feel comfortable leaving my child somewhere that makes her unhappy. My daughter went there for 2 1/2 years and never experienced anything like this until that kid showed up. We tried the "teacher observations" for MONTHS (DIDNT work), tried to set up a meeting (they told me no), and lastly, I tried to talk to the parents but the director told me if I did, they would kick my daughter out of the school. I decided to stop taking my child until this matter was solved. They ended up removing my child and I haven't heard from them since. Like I said, truly heartbreaking! edit: they are deleting my reviews.

This place is a scam , we wanted to get my five year old enrolled who was 2 into daycare at that…read moretime and the lady on the phone said we can hold a spot but you need to pay a $200 application fee that is non refundable and we can see if something opens up . We paid the money and never got a phone call to see if they would have a spot for my son. Fast forward a few years we wanted to get day care for my daughter and I asked them the same thing for availability and they used the same routine pay the $200 nonsense . I was like no thanks , I know your game . Keep money from hard working people and then don't even give them a phone call ! Scammers