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.

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.

Our son just graduated Tiny Thinkers Preschool and is off to TK at a different school and just…read moreafter being at the other school for a week - which is also a paid tuition program - I felt the need to come back here and leave a honest review considering how superior the other school's experience has been just with a slightly higher tuition. Our son was at Tiny Thinkers for over 2 years or so - There are definitely things Tiny Thinkers does well, which is why we kept him at the school -- our son did progress in life skills, for example like potty training, He did learn, the kids seem happy overall, and the campus itself has potential to be fantastic. There's a lot of heart here, and when things are done right, the children benefit from it. That being said, there are areas that really need attention to match the tuition and expectations. Communication and accountability with the teaching staff could be stronger, particularly when it comes to child care knowledge and day-to-day standards. We've had to remind them multiple times about basics like keeping the kids clean and presentable, which has led to several "coaching moments. Cleanliness is another point that could use consistency -- not just the facility, but the children's appearance at pick-up. The school would benefit from investing in more training for teachers -- not just in child development, but in creating an overall experience that parents love, not just tolerate. When teachers are well-trained in both child care and parent communication, it builds confidence so families can feel secure and supported without the need for constant follow-up. Parking can also be frustrating. Without a reasonable grace period for pick-up, parents can feel penalized for situations that are sometimes beyond their control. The reason I'm giving 3 stars is because there's definitely room to grow. The foundation is here -- the school just needs to buckle down on these operational details to truly deliver the level of care and professionalism families expect. I realize I'll probably get a diplomatic response to this review from the school director, but this isn't about diplomacy -- it's about truly hearing the feedback and using it to make changes. Just because something has always been done a certain way doesn't mean it's the best way. The goal should be to evolve and improve, not to explain away why things are the way they are.

My daughter who is 3.5 loves this preschool. She was so ready to transition out of her daycare and…read moretiny thinkers has great and caring staff. They also integrate the family into some of the activities for holidays. They are also reasonably priced and actually provide food and snacks that are super healthy. Almost too healthy, lol. My daughter brings her own snack and they allow her to eat that as well. I also love that there are a variety of race and ethnicities there for her to play with which is helpful for when she transitions to Elementary school. She looks forward to going every week and didn't have that attitude towards her daycare AT ALL. Definitely recommend Tiny Thinkers.

We love Rainbow! Our 6 year old started Rainbow when it was under Ms. Toke. After a couple years,…read moreMs. Tara took over and she has been great as well. Most importantly, the teachers are genuinely caring, compassionate, and comforting. They are always so patient with our children's needs and we can see how much they love their teachers. Ms. Marcelle is so loving and kind, Ms. Cristina so patient and Ms. Misty is the glue that holds it down. My 2.5 year old is now attending and we are pleased with the level of care provided. In comparison to surrounding facilities, we love the size of every room and how comfortable they keep the room temperatures for each season. A big plus for the heat in the valley. They are spacious and nicely decorated. The school does a number of events for every holiday and is so detailed. We always enjoy seeing the little ones dance and have fun. We are very happy with Rainbow ELC.

This daycare has been placed on PROBATION for 3 yrs when it should be shut down due to a few kid's…read moretesting positive for METH! It's all over the news. This facility should be shut down. Parents were never notified.

As first time parents, my husband and I are so grateful for the love and attention that our child…read morereceives at Reena's daycare (practically his second home). Initially, it was hard imagining handing over the care of our child to someone else. However, fast forward to 6 months later, I think our child gets bored at home on the weekends sometimes and misses his daycare. Occasionally I will have a day off from work (I work full time), but if the daycare is open, I will drop him off so he can have fun and see his pals in daycare for at least part of the day. My son started at their home daycare as an infant. Not a day goes by without him smiling excitedly after Reena opens the door to welcome him. He has never cried once at drop off or pick up. Going to daycare is an absolute delight for him! He enjoys eating her yummy food (some of which are grown organically in her garden...we can't wait for him to try the passionfruit!). He likes interacting with familiar faces because the daycare is an intimate group of about 8 kids, and Reena teaches all of them to be kind and gentle with one another. He loves exploring the toys at her daycare and she provides him developmentally appropriate activities. Every day Reena provides an update about my child's activities including funny anecdotes about him and the other kids he interacts with, his meals/snacks, his naps, and his general mood. These updates end up being very funny and entertaining as not only do Reena and Don have a great sense of humor, but they also absolutely adore the silliness of the kids and find a way to recognize each of their individual personalities. Important tidbits: -Pick up and drop off is pretty quick and easy. Listed hours are 7am to 5:30pm. -This is a state licensed home daycare where CPR training, background checks, annual inspections, and etc are required of the daycare. -Full time enrollment is necessary. The benefit of this is that the number of kids is never over capacity. -Another reviewer astutely mentioned that the daycare takes a good number of holidays off. Reena is upfront about it and personally I think that the time-off is well-deserved because she puts so much energy and passion into the daycare. However, not every family can accommodate the holiday schedule. But if you can swing it, the daycare is worth it! -Homecooked meals and snacks are included and sound so yummy! -Unlike large childcare centers, there is no app to view your child's activities or photos/livestream video. But on the flip side, it feels very personal having a daily report at pick-up from Reena because she knows my child so well. -Communication has always been easy. Reena is very responsive and prompt. -Fees are straightforward and reasonable. There's a one-time registration fee and then weekly fee.

We are so lucky to have found Ms. Reena and Don! We were looking for temporary daycare while…read moregrandma recovered from surgery which was only supposed to be 2-3 months, Reena graciously took us in when other daycares wanted a long-term commitment. From the moment I met Reena and saw her beautiful garden I knew this home would be perfect fit for our 20-month-old son who loves the outdoors. I expected baby to have a rocky transition since he was used to grandma but within the week he was saying good-bye to me in the mornings ready to start his day with Ms. Reena. We are so fortunate to have found Reena and Don. They are both nurturing, gentle and kind, Reena is always welcoming and happy to see us. 5 months later, baby is thriving in daycare and we decided to keep him with Ms. Reena. I would 100% recommend!

First time writing a Yelp review but I needed to let the world know how highly we recommend Dali's…read moredaycare. She really came through for us when we needed day care a couple of days a week during the summer for our 1 year old. I want to note it was a schlep for us to get to Tarzana from Sherman Oaks, but well worth it given our experience. Dali is warm, loving, highly experienced, and cares deeply about children and their families. I felt so comfortable leaving our baby with Dali each morning and when we requested photos or updates on how she was doing Dali would promptly text us. It is difficult to find high quality childcare and I was very impressed with the calm and family like atmosphere Dali has cultivated. She keeps the environment and materials exceptionally clean. The children adore her and her assistant and one another. I can't recommend her enough and I do to every parent who is in need of daycare in the valley.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Dali and her staff are the sweetest, most caring, accommodating, and loving…read morepeople who have helped me with both of my girls from they were babies until they were ready to start TK. She and her staff were like extended family to my girls; it takes a village and trust me you want her and her team as part of your village. My oldest started at 18 months old and my youngest at 5 months old. My girls both adore her and have benefitted immensely from being under her care. Both of them always looked forward to going there every morning. She even helped with potty training which, as you parents know, is a challenge! She was patient with accidents, reassuring us when we got understandably frustrated, and was an immense help in that department. When my oldest started, it was during the pandemic and she had been out of a day care setting for months while everything was locked down, so needless to say she was somewhat difficult since we couldn't really socialize much with social distancing in place. Dali was patient, caring, and understanding with her and helped my little girl adjust to socializing with other children and learning boundaries and discipline in a respectful way. Once she adjusted, she thrived under her care. Prior to starting TK, she knew her letters and numbers and even writing her own name! I was always kept up-to-date on her progress and growth, alerted to any concerns regarding behavior and/or illness, and provided with advice and/or reassurance when facing developmental challenges (at the time, as a first time parent, this meant the world to me). She did this with both of my girls and gave me such great peace of mind when they were under her care. Both my girls were there at the same time at one point when they were too young to start school and she handled them wonderfully. Socializing with new friends, eating nutritious foods, waterplay days during summertime, playtime with fun toys, arts and crafts, games and story time, Dali's day care has it all in a spacious and cozy home that feels like a second home for your kiddos. Like I said, I HIGHLY recommend her day care! :)

A special thank you to Robin's nest. My infant started there at 6 months and fell in love with his…read morecaregivers and his new friends. He is such a social boy and I'm so grateful for this place. I knew how loved he was when he would gesture to go back in their arms. I can't say enough good things, mostly, I'm so happy my son has a safe and happy place away from home. They have a happy playful environment where kids can learn to be helpful, kind and smart in a very emotional way. I've met the other kids and they are so sweet with my son. They have nicknames for him and tell me stories. That's a testament to the environment they are raised in. Our kids at here for long parts of the day. To know that when you pick them up they are happy and content makes all the difference. Robin was quick to respond when we reached out and made sure to contact us right away when she had a spot available. Our decision was easy. Thank you so much Robin and her team of wonderful caregivers.

We give Robin's best 10 stars! Robin's Nest is a parent's dream come true. You want the people who…read moretake care of your children to truly enjoy and cherish them, and most of all, nurture them. That's exactly what you get at the Nest. It feels like dropping your kids off to be taken care of by family, it's small, and cozy, and so much fun! The kids have an awesome flow and structure to their day and they get to do so many fun things. From daily art and science projects, sensory bins, singing and dancing, amazing activities like visits from baby farm animals, puppies, water play, and fun holiday parties. My first child was a pandemic baby, she was severely shy and afraid to be away from us, within a couple of months at the nest, her true personality blossomed, she is now in TK and was chosen to be the speaker at her holiday performance, and can already read. I completely attribute these achievements to her time at the nest, where her true potential was developed. My second baby runs in every morning with joy, he has been there since he was 3 months old and has loved every minute of it. He loves his friends there and he loves his teachers, he's always so excited to tell me about what project he is working on. And we wouldn't have chosen to have a 3rd baby if we didn't have this amazing resource, the Nest is truly "our village", and we can't wait for our newborn to start going this summer! I wish Robin would start an elementary school so we could just stay with them for another decade. Love you ladies!

Wonderful staff and I highly recommend the school to parents in the Winnetka and Canoga Park…read morecommunity.

We absolutely love Little Learners Daycare in Winnetka! My kids have been attending for about 10…read moremonths now, and it has been such a great experience for our family. As a single mom of two, finding a place where I feel comfortable and confident leaving my children is incredibly important, and this daycare has truly been a blessing. The staff is always kind, caring, and attentive, and they make my kids feel safe and happy every day. The location is also very convenient, which helps a lot with our daily routine. Every staff member I've interacted with has been wonderful, and it's clear they genuinely care about the children. I'm so grateful to have found such a great place for my kids.

Our experience with this daycare has been amazing. The first couple of weeks were hard for her, but…read morethe hugs and kindness from her teachers, Jenn and Jenna, made everything so much easier for both of us. Since then, she has truly started to feel like the school is her second home. I also love how clean and well cared for she is when she comes home from school. Another thing I really appreciate is that they take pictures of the kids every single day, which makes us feel connected and reassured while she's there. We are so grateful for the love and care they give the children every day.

We had an absolutely amazing experience with The Boulevard School for almost one and a half years…read more Honestly, the best decision to have my daughter enrolled at 18 months because the teachers are very caring and loving ; They earn all our trust and make the school a very safe environment. From our very first conversation with Karla, we knew the school had high standards and ethical practices. My daughter adores her teachers and all of her teachers have played a significant role in her early life by nurturing good values and social skills. We have seen our daughter thrive and grow every single day. Their activities are so organized with sensory modules, outdoor play especially on sand with no artificial carpet, and my daughters favorite has always been Mr.Andy for music session in class every single week Our very special thanks to Miss.Diana, my daughters first teacher who has hugged her and held her every single time she felt uncomfortable and made her feel safe and loved; Also, Miss.Abigail and Miss.Jasmine were so supportive of her growth and they have constantly updated us on my daughters progress in class in terms of social skills and activities Beyond classroom: I would love to thank Miss.Karla, and Miss.Stephanie. They have always wanted to make kids feel happy and would give my daughter stickers every single time she enters their room. Every single moment and experience with The Boulevard School has been amazing for us in shaping early minds to the best of what a parent would expect. I was referred by my friend and i would always recommend my friends to enroll their kids as well. Please continue this great work...

This school is amazing and is everything I wished for in a school for my child! The teachers are so…read morekind, smart and caring and the academic program is beyond what many other preschools offer. My son who is 4 years old started here at the beginning of the school's summer session in late June 2020. I had wanted him to transition to this school from his previous preschool because Devonshire Preschool had such a strong academic program. When I had visited the year before and saw the work the 4 and 5 year olds were producing it was amazing. They were writing 5 letter words, such as "piece" perfectly and doing math and science. My son wanted to learn more and at his previous school there was just a little too much free play, where it felt like the kids were just being babysat and not stimulated with learning and fun activities. When he started I immediately saw a difference. Even during the summer session there was a fun subject theme each week. During Paleontology week they excavated dinosaurs and dinosaur bones out of sand and ice cubes and learned about fossils. During Pioneer week they churned fresh butter and sifted through dirt to find gold nuggets. During Impressionist Art Week they learned about Piet Mondrian, Robert Kree and Jackson Pollack and made amazing paintings that look just like the artists' paintings. When he came home and showed me the paintings he was so excited and he even taught me about the artists. I only knew about Jackson Pollack. During Health week they learned about the different organs in the body with a fun "Pin the organ" on the kids activity. Hel was loving his teachers, the kids and all the new activities. The academic school year started in late August and by the end of September he could write the alphabet by memory. He soon started to learn to write words and by early December he was reading words. He is now reading full stories, writing four letter words, can count to 100 and write all the numbers up to 100 and is doing math (basic addition and subtraction) which is his favorite subject. During the academic year there are still a lot of fun creative activities the kids do. Last week they built tee pees with sticks outside and did an experiment with eggs and the colors they turn when you put them in different drinks, so you can see how different drinks may effect the color of your teeth. The school is health conscious and doesn't allow the kids to bring snacks with more than 8 grams of sugar to school. And yes with all this the kids still get to play a ton! My son has made some wonderful friends in the 7 months he's been there and we have made friends with a lot of the parents too. We even have been setting up regular playdates at playgrounds with some of them during this COVID pandemic so the kids really get to have fun with each other and be kids during this tough time. The school has been really safe during COVID. There have been no outbreaks. The kids are really good about wearing their masks and honestly my son who usually got a runny nose at least once a month and a fever once every three months when going to day care has not had any since he started at Devonshire Preschool. He is healthier than ever. The ownership just recently changed, but the new owners are keeping everything the same and really seem like a lovely couple that really care about the school, the teachers, the parents and the kids. This school has really been a blessing. We are so thankful our son is lucky enough to go here and just hope that his future schools will live up to it

Ms. Mercedes is great and the infant teachers are so kind. They use an app to track my son's…read moreeating, sleeping and potty times. They post pictures almost every day. My son is 18 months and he wakes up everyday excited to go to Devonshire. I can't say enough positive things about this school. It really feels like an extension of our family. Ms. Laura and Ms. Shiva are very kind and thoughtful. They treat my son like he's their own. I highly recommend them!

Choosing Homegrowth 7 was the best decision for our family. Transitioning back to work was much…read moreeasier knowing our daughter was in such a loving, home-like environment. Miss Kathy provides the kind of individualized care and attention that is hard to find elsewhere. Seeing our daughter so comfortable and happy at drop-off gives us such peace of mind. We especially appreciate the consistent updates and photos Kathy sends throughout the day. We are so grateful for the wonderful care Kathy and her family provide!

I am beyond grateful to have found this daycare. It is a perfect blend between a home daycare and…read morepre-school. My first daughter started at 3 months old after going to see many different local daycares, she is now 2 1/2. This daycare felt like a loving and great learning environment. I like how there are a small number of children and they all love each other and get along. They always find fun activities for the kids all year long. My favorite part is the home cooked organic meals they make the kids, it always smells wonderful. My second daughter also just started attending at 3 months. Very blessed and grateful to have found them to care for my 2 baby girls