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." This preschool truly is that village…read more When I first started looking for preschools, I had no idea what a co-op was--turns out, it's exactly what I'd been searching for. The environment here is warm, nurturing, and guided by a wonderful teacher. Parents are deeply involved, which means we're in the classroom working alongside our kids, supporting one another, and watching them grow every day. The best part? The community. The friendships we've built with other families are priceless. There's such peace of mind knowing that when you're not there, trusted parents who care just as much are by your child's side. It's not just a preschool--it's a whole community of families you didn't even know you needed.

EPNS is a true nursery school and an absolute hidden gem in the Valley. It's play-based, which I…read moregenuinely believe is the most meaningful and effective way for young children to learn. Yes, your child will leave EPNS knowing their ABCs, how to spell their name, and even their parents' phone number. But more importantly, they'll gain real-life skills--how to handle disappointment, ask for help in the right way, solve problems independently, and so much more--all through the power of play. If you're unsure about just how essential play is in early childhood, I highly recommend reading the work of Peter Gray or Teacher Tom--they've both written beautifully about it. EPNS is also a true community of families. As a co-op, it requires time and involvement from parents, but what you get in return is something incredibly special: a deeper connection to your child's early school experience and a tight-knit circle of families who all know and care for each other's kids. It's not just a school--it's a village.

We've been part of this preschool community since 2022, and it has been nothing but positive for…read moreour family. Even when we moved away for a couple of years, we made sure to come back for their summer camp whenever we were in town--it's truly that special. The kids love the fun weekly activities, and it's always such a great balance of structure and play. My daughter started here at age 3 with Ms. Theresa and Ms. Samantha, who were both incredibly patient, nurturing, and genuinely caring. I always felt at ease knowing she was in such good hands. Ms. Theresa has a wealth of experience and her parent conferences were always thoughtful and insightful about my child's growth. The program has just the right mix of play and learning, which really helped my daughter thrive. She also attended TK here before we moved, and although she's now in 1st grade, she still loves coming back to say hi to her former teachers--especially to give Ms. Susie a hug! That says so much about the strong bonds the staff form with the kids. Now that we're back, my 2-year-old son started during summer camp. He immediately connected with Ms. Gilda and Ms. Blanca, and now he looks forward to school every day. We've already seen him grow more social and verbal since joining. The teachers here are not only wonderful with the kids, but they also work so well together--you can tell they truly support each other and create a positive environment. The director is hands-on and collaborates closely with the parent club, which is another big plus. The parent club is welcoming, approachable, and really helps foster community through fun events and fundraisers that directly benefit the school and children. On top of everything else, the school is very reasonably priced compared to many other options in the area, and they even offer hot lunch for a small additional fee, which makes life so much easier for busy families. We're so grateful to be back. This school has been such a loving, supportive, and affordable place for both of our kids, and we couldn't recommend it more highly!

We are nearing the end of our time here at SOPNS with our second child and we are so sad! Our first…read morechild attended for 3 years and our second for 2.5 years. (Each left/are leaving as they reach the age for TK at the local public school.) Both started at age 2. Our first child only spoke a few words when he started but after a few months, he was speaking full sentences and singing songs about the months of the year and days of the week! All of the teachers are kind, creative, and knowledgeable. They know not only your child's unique personality and preferences but they know all the children of the school by name. The director, Ms Jennifer is doing a fantastic job. We get weekly emails and the way she communicates with the children is a model and reminder for how we should speak with our children in a positive, assets-based approach. The playground is one of the best we've seen in our neighborhood and it keeps getting better as we fundraise to make visible improvements for our school. (The fundraisers are fun events that bring our school community together.) We will truly miss SOPNS and are grateful for how much our children have grown over the years with their love and care. Thank you SOPNS!

Firstly, let me just say it's difficult to get into a good Montessori in LA. Everything is…read moreoverbooked and that's will be the case with Exploring Minds (Sherman Oaks). It is difficult to get in, there's an application process and objectively speaking, think about this from the school's perspective - everyone wants in, so they need a criterion to decide who to bring on board; if you tried and didn't get in, it's OK...as my 5 year old says "that's life". The school itself? It's amazing. I won't say it's the single greatest school in planet LA. Neither will the school itself assert that; but there are tons of good choices for you and your family and this is one of the better ones. Let's speak about why from the perspective of outcomes: my kid learned to read, and write, learned social skills to thrive amongst peers, some Mandarin and yoga too! They follow the Montessori method, they will teach your kid to hone on their fine motor skills, tie their shoe laces, reinforce what are good and bad behaviors and all the life skills and techniques that your little one needs to navigate this crazy world. And, they have a parent teacher conference where they'll tell you exactly how your bundle of joy is doing - give and seek feedback, iterate and help your child grow. The school is a very tight knit community. If you are a parent then please expect to get involved. They also care about diversity and have several events thru the year that I won't recant here - you can look up their website and learn more. What I'll conjecture is this (perhaps I am repeating!): In life, outcomes matter. That's the ultimate barometer. Almost every kid we know of in the school graduated and mostly got into a school of their choice - this is, without hyperbole, due to Exploring Minds, it's well recognized by K-12 schools in the area and beyond. And the kids turned out well. That is a function of three things: You, your child and Exploring Minds in that order. So, if you get in, please be nice, contribute your time and joy, enjoy your time here and leave with wonderful memories, like we will be doing soon. Finally, Ms Doha is running this as a service - she could be doing a million other things with her life, but she chooses to do this, because she loves it. Ditto with the teachers - Ms Brenda, Ms Barbara and Ms Socorro (not to downplay others but there's a lot of wonderful teachers) - who helped shape the socio-emotional development of our child; they choose to do this because they love this. They inspire our child. In closing, I'll say if you are looking for schools in the area for your little wonder, apply here and I hope you get in.

After trying different schools in the area, I still shutter when I remember our experience at…read moreExploring Minds. I now realize how important it is to choose the right preschool because it is the beginning of a child's experience at a school. I'm so sad that I sent my young child. Our experiences after Exploring Minds showed us what a good school should be like, what a good director should be like and what a good teacher should be like. All in all, we had a very bad experience with Doha and Exploring Minds.

Maha Montessori is an amazing school full of loving teachers who are genuinely caring people and…read morealso excellent educators. Our daughter is so happy there, and it is obvious how well the teachers know and care about each individual child. Ms. Abgaryan and Ms. Kiana always knows just what to say, and our daughter clearly has a soft spot for Ms. Arwa and Ms. Sohani. Our daughter is not a morning person, but Ms. Yi, Ms. Jamila, Ms. Awdish, Ms. Hazmik, and Ms. Feri always manage to get a smile out of her at the front door. The teachers put a ton of energy into making the kids' days interesting and fun. There are new programs all the time and lots of different ways for the kids to learn. They get plenty of outdoor play time and are encouraged to be independent and try things for themselves. Our daughter is excited to try new foods and comes home talking about things we never would have thought to introduce at her age. We also love the special activities they plan for holidays and celebrations. The kids and teachers are clearly having fun together, and there is always something interesting going on. Most importantly, we completely trust the people caring for her. She is loved, encouraged, challenged, and treated with kindness, and we see the effects at home in how confident, curious, and kind she is becoming. The teachers communicate through the app with detailed daily updates, and it is great to see photos and videos of what the kids are up to. As two working parents, it is a huge relief to know she is in good hands and to have such a clear picture of her day. Parents are encouraged to communicate with each other as well, and Maha really feels like a community of great people rather than simply childcare. We feel very lucky to have found it and couldn't recommend Maha more highly.

We absolutely love Maha Montessori and cannot recommend it highly enough. The teachers are…read moreincredibly loving and kind, while also clearly being exceptional educators who know how to communicate with and teach young children. Our daughter has become more confident, polite, independent, and willing to try new things, and she grown and developed so much. Maha frequently introduces new activities and experiences, from yoga to dance to water play, basketball, and learning about different cultures. Our daughter loves going to school and whether she is playing and interacting with other kids or the teachers, we feel great knowing she is in a supportive and loving learning environment. She loves playing basketball with Ms. Kiana, always has an extra hug for Ms. Sohani, and lights up when she sees Ms. Feri. We love that she gets to spend time outside every day and that she has made friends with both older and younger kids. Communication with parents is also fantastic: clear, responsive, and frequent, with pictures and detailed updates throughout the day on the app. Trust and love are so important when choosing childcare, and we have both in abundance here. We feel incredibly lucky to send our daughter to Maha and would highly recommend it to anyone.

This School is amazing! I definitely would recommend it! The teachers and the owner herself goes…read moreabove and beyond, they really put a lot of effort to make sure of the kid's learning, fun activities and their safety. I could still remember my daughter's first day in school and it was her first time going to school, she was very reluctant and would always cry but the owner Ms Robin,the teachers, and Ms Nancy didnt give up and gave us a lot of encouragements and advices to keep our daughter to stay in school; Now she's the most happiest and loves her friends and teachers. What i love about this school is that, they keep me posted all the time and they can easily be reached by text/call which is really convenient for me as I am always working and it really does relieves my worries and anxiety for my daughter. Thank you Ms Nancy, Ms Robin, Ms Caitlyn and those who have helped my daughter. You guys are the best!!

We started here in March 2022. The price is very reasonable. We were very nervous to put our little…read moreone in daycare due to Covid, but AAKP has taken the necessary precautions to keep the kids as safe as possible. They also keep us informed of any "close contact" cases in the AAKP community. The teachers have been great and my little one loves them a lot! The director and assistant director are wonderful! The staff overall communicate with parents regularly, taking the guesswork out of how my little one's day went. They are also easily available via phone and email. AAKP truly cares about the kids and give them a good foundation. My little one just blossomed while he was there! The facilities are nice, the kids have plenty of things to play with. They do artwork, story time, etc. Summer camp is so fun with outside services and water play days (fyi, summer camp is a small extra fee to help offset these extras). I even got the chance to volunteer to do a music class for the kids over Summer, which I really enjoyed. AAKP also made upgrades to the playground area to smooth out the ground, making it much safer. I highly recommend AAKP!

My daughter is 4 and a student at Greenleaf and I'm consistently blown away by the love,…read morethoughtfulness, quality of teaching, individual attention, beautiful art that comes home, and the way my daughter now communicates and carries herself. My daughter is proud of the "jobs" she does, excited about learning, and she has made quality friendships with other kind children. The curriculum is interesting, dynamic, and also so fun! She is learning about cultures, languages, yoga, dance, and art, plus math and reading! I'm blown away. I truly can not recommend Greenleaf Mindful Montessori enough. The casual environment only adds to the comforting mindset that allows my daughter's brain and heart to be wide open. This is not a daycare. This is a pre-- School where children learn and thrive and learn to learn and thrive even more when they sadly will have to move on to the next level of life and education. I'm grateful that I have one more year there because my daughter seems to be easily and enjoyably learning even more than my son is in kindergarten.

Greenleaf is a gem of a school and I feel so lucky to have found it! I am constantly blown away by…read morethe attention to detail and the thought and care that goes into everything they do. Ms Vanessa and the entire team of teachers are so lovely and caring and are always coming up with the most creative activities. I will never forget attending the Thanksgiving Potluck and was amazed at how the children made the table cloths, did the flower arranging, and decorated centerpieces for the tables. It truly was a work of art! For their end of year show, the teachers had written and composed all the music and songs that the children learnt! No other school would do that, and I think it instills such creative values in the children. Since attending, my child's creativity has just blossomed and it's been so amazing to see. The teachers also focus on numbers, the alphabet, and learning about other countries and cultures. Plus, they learn french, yoga, and music. It really is a well-rounded Montessori curriculum. I also love that the school has a clean eating policy and serves healthy snacks. If you are a parent looking for a nurturing school that is going to inspire your child, Greenleaf is it! I couldn't be happier with my decision to send my child here.

If I could give more stars, I would…read more We've had such an unforgettable and heartwarming experience with our daughter's preschool, thanks to the incredible Ms. Lisa and Ms. Vicky. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt an overwhelming sense of warmth, safety, and true care -- the kind you'd hope for but rarely find. Ms. Lisa is the kind of teacher every parent dreams of. Nurturing, wise, and endlessly patient -- like a second mother to our daughter and a true support system for us as parents. She made every child feel seen, safe, and special. The way she handled her classroom with grace, joy, and structure made such a lasting impact on our daughter. You could tell she truly *loved* what she did, and her students felt that every single day. She also made learning fun and rewarding by always offering little prizes for positive reinforcement. Whether it was stickers, small toys, or thoughtful surprises, the kids were so motivated and proud. It was never about the reward -- it was the way Ms. Lisa made each child feel noticed and celebrated for their effort and kindness. And Ms. Vicky, her amazing assistant, was just as kind and attentive. Always there with a gentle smile, ready to lend a helping hand or give encouragement when the kids needed it. They filled the days with so much joy -- pizza parties, cooking activities, fun themes, and learning moments disguised as pure fun. Our daughter came home every day glowing with stories and pride in what she learned or created. She was genuinely excited to go to school -- and as a parent, there's nothing more comforting than knowing your child is not only safe but *happy* and thriving. We joke that we wish Ms. Lisa could follow our daughter all the way to college -- that's how deeply we love and trust her. This school, and these teachers, have left a lifelong imprint on our hearts. We are forever grateful. If you're looking for a preschool where your child will be loved, encouraged, and truly *known* -- look no further. This is the place.

It's hard for me to sum up what a wonderful experience my family had sending our child to Bright…read moreStart. Bright Start helped our daughter grow emotionally and academically. She looked forward to going to preschool every day. Ms. Lisa and Ms. Vicky bring so much love and care to their work and are angels in my book. They are so attentive and give of themselves to their students and families. By the end of our time at Bright Start it felt like Ms. Lisa and Ms. Vicky were a part of our family. My family was very sad to leave Bright Start. The only reason we left is because it was time for our daughter to go to kindergarten. And Ms. Lisa and Ms. Vicky did an exceptional job of preparing my daughter for the transition to kinder. If I could give Bright Start 10 stars, I would.