My daughter attended The Nurtury from fall of 2020 until she was ready for kindergarten in 2023…read more First, from the moment we joined - in the midst of the pandemic - the school made us feel welcome and part of the village from the beginning. The community of other families quickly became our bubble and our daughter made very special connections with the teachers there. She still asks to call them all the time! One of the reasons we sought out and love The Nurtury was for the play based approach. I believe deeply that young kids need to move their bodies and learn & process best through play, not behind a desk. The Nurtury lives this out so well, giving kids freedom and movement and teaching through play - yet they come away with so much age-appropriate knowledge about all the core preschool subjects but also the world around them, including different cultures and traditions. I love that they take into consideration what holidays each family practices so they can honor it in the classrooms, and the diverse heritage of the staff (another plus itself!) is celebrated as they share their own holidays and traditions with the kids - it's so important to have that exposure ingrained from so young. Both with learning and with behavioral challenges, the teachers and staff at The Nurtury find a way to give kids structure while adapting to the needs of each kid, and they truly take a partnership approach to workshopping concerns together. When our child was going through a challenging time they brought us in to have an open discussion of ways we could all rally around her and work together. That meant so much to me as it was such a human and compassionate approach, rather than punitive. The education and nurturing environment at The Nurtury set our child up for an extremely strong start in kindergarten. We moved out of state and are in a top-rated public school system where there is no shortage of testing - readiness assessments, MAPS, COGAT testing, etc. Our child has done well on these from day 1, getting a 100% readiness score early on in the year, scoring above average on recognizing upper & lowercase letters and counting. She's been more than ready academically, but also socially and emotionally, because of the environment and education she received at The Nurtury. We would have loved to have sent our second had we not moved!

We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to send our daughter to the Nurtury for 3 amazing…read moreyears. The faculty goes above and beyond for their students. 110% doesn't come close to describing the effort they put in each day. The other parents have been so good to us and become good friends and well. I can't count how many days our daughter didn't want to leave school, especially as she got older. We will miss you the amazing teachers and friends! Thank you for a great three years!

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.

My childhood was so fun because of this school I am so grateful to all the teachers and staff for…read morebeing the best teachers I'm now in 11th grade and I always miss this school if you can get your kid in I highly recommend you do all of the teachers were awesome

TNS is everything I wanted for my daughter's introduction to school to be. To say she loved going…read moreto preschool here would be an understatement as she couldn't wait to get through weekends to get back to preschool. Outdoor creative play, chickens, Maria the tortoise and lots of love and guidance from their amazing teachers. We couldn't pick a favorite teacher as we truly loved them all and valued their uniqueness. I'm so grateful to Patty and everyone at TNS for making preschool a magical experience full of wonder and joy for my kiddo. If I could keep her there forever, I would!

My daughter attended this school for 2 yrs. I can't say enough good things about ABC little school…read more The educators are so caring and nurture learning. They thoroughly prepared my girl for "big girl school". We love ABC. I would recommend this school 1000 times over.

This kindergarten is very good. My daughter has been going to this kindergarten for a year and a…read morehalf and we haven't had any problems. The workers are very attentive and very smiling. I highly recommend this

We moved our 2-year-old daughter to WeVillage after a tough experience at another daycare, and the…read moredifference has been night and day! From her very first day, she was incredibly happy and hasn't stopped talking about her new teachers and friends. She is always talking about Ms Emily, Ms Daisy, Ms Vanessa and Ms Fatima! They're all such wonderful, caring teachers. What I love most is the communication--the teachers send daily updates and pictures of everything, from their fun activities to potty and diaper changes. It gives me so much peace of mind while I'm at work. The facility itself is always spotless and so thoughtfully designed; my daughter is obsessed with the cool indoor rope net and all the fun play areas. We are so grateful to have found a school where our daughter feels safe, loved, and genuinely excited to go every morning!

I really wanted to like this place since it was so close to my other son's school. So I booked a…read moretour to check it out. The tour was not really a tour at all, nor was it informative. I didn't get shown around the facilities, I had to ask to be taken to each specific area. I wasn't given any information at all until asked. I wasn't offered a price structure or informed about waitlists or half days/full days or potty training requirements or pick up times or if lunch was included or class ratios until I asked. No information about parental communication apps. There were a lot of pockets of silence. When asked about what their daily schedule is like, I was told "We have it posted over there." The kids looked happy and the teachers seemed sweet. This place is super convenient for me and I would have 100% sent my son here if the tour was better. I just felt like I was intruding and the director was just waiting for me to leave so she could get on with her day. So awkward.

We have had the most wonderful experience the past two years at TSONS. Amazing teachers and staff…read morewho have given our daughter the most magical preschool experience. Any family who gets to be a part of the TSONS community for these formative years would be so lucky!

I have been part of the TSONS community for close to 10 years now- I have seen the school go…read morethrough so much change including a global pandemic, but the one constant is the devotion they have to the kids and keeping them secure, happy and in a safe environment. In the time my kids have attended, we have seen very little turnover in the staff, which is a true testament to how amazing the school is. The teachers all knew my youngest before she even entered the school because of her older siblings. The kids love coming to play and being silly with their teachers and it's impossible to get them leave when the day is over. When I ask my daughter her school friends' names, she always lists the teachers first because she truly has become attached to them. If you are looking for a warm, close-knit community TSONS is the place for you.

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!

We couldn't be happier with our choice to join the co op for our daughter's first "school"…read moreexperience. If you're at all concerned about it all being outdoors (like I was initially) DONT BE! It's the best thing for these kids to spend their time outside and not stuck indoors! We love teacher Tammy and teacher Ana and the community of awesome involved parents the co op brings together.

This is a long review because I feel so passionately about the school! And I was completely freaked…read moreout when it came time to send my little one out into the world. I toured probably over 20 preschools. My son started up this co-op when he was 2 1/2. It was right after things opened up post Covid. I had never heard of a cooperative preschool before. I was about to sign up at another much more expensive preschool when a friend told me about Sherman Oaks Co-Op and how wonderful this particular one was. I had toured so many other schools, but when I saw the level of care and love at the school, I decided to switch and enrolled immediately. I am forever indebted to that friend as this school has been like winning the childcare lottery. The fact that it was much less expensive was a nice bonus, but the level of care and the amazing environment the children have here is worth three times the tuition cost. I was little nervous about the parent involvement as I felt like it would be very time-consuming, but it has been just so rewarding. Parents help out at the school one day a week and getting to see your child thrive and grow has been just magic. I have also learned so much from the wonderful teachers, and become a better parent as a result. Teacher Tammy and Teacher Ana make a lasting impact in children's lives. Former students from years ago, still come back to the school when there are celebrations on and talk about what wonderful times they had there. The teachers are so incredibly patient and have given my children the best possible start. I've since had a daughter and brought her there also. Teacher Ana runs a toddler group at the school too, so it was a great way to introduce my daughter to the place before the time came for her to start at preschool. I follow a couple of child psychologists on Instagram and all of their top tips are things Teacher Tammy and Teacher Ana apply every moment of every day. Allowing the children to be creative, expressive, make their own decisions, find their own voice, experience and work through conflicts. The language they use is something to live by both as a parent and as a human being, moving through this world! It is such a healthy, amazing place that allows each child to blossom in their own individual way. And it's been a godsend for me as a parent to learn ways to remain calm and patient through tantrums or difficult moments without getting overwhelmed. I couldn't have imagined the support the school would have provided. I unreservedly recommend to any parent!