Loved the Diwali celebration at the Mary Alice O'Connor Family Center! It was a great way for kids…read moreto experience and learn about different cultures. The decorations and activities were beautiful and made the event truly memorable.

Had a great experience with Arman! Can't wait to come here again and have another great time…read moreplaying, it was such a blast!

I don't even know where to start. I am sitting here (very emotional) on my daughter's last day of…read morepreschool after 2.5 PERFECT years with New Generation. We are fortunate beyond belief to have found this incredible school. It has been the most wonderful launching pad for my little one, setting her up for a healthy, curious, kind, and loving life. I have full confidence as she enters the "big school" (Kindergarten) next week that she will be ready socially AND intellectually thanks to the loving care and attention received from the teachers and leadership at New Generation. I found this school after trying many others in the area. New Generation is both play and academically focused, always clean, and has a GORGEOUS backyard play area (I always say it feels heavenly back there). I'll never ever forget how wonderful it felt to pick my daughter up in such a safe and loving environment every day and have her run across that playground to hug me. The school is not only kid-friendly, but parent friendly. They have always been kind and supportive in a way that parents of preschoolers need... they just get it. The front office empathizes and gives of their time and attention, always making me feel safe and seen. They also throw a great party!! The Fall Festival every year is seriously so much fun - we're still planning to go as a family even after we've left! There are always holiday activities, celebrations, shows, adorable Graduations... everything is just so perfect. Most importantly, the teachers are INCREDIBLE. We had Ms. Claudia, Ms. Laura, and Ms. Favi throughout the years, three of the most lovely women, always with a focus on learning, growth, development, and kindness. The kiddos spend so much time at preschool, it has been very comforting to know it is such a wonderful environment, complete with care and attention from very involved teachers. Ms. Favi, our current teacher, truly looks at her students as if they were her own, and treats them as such. My daughter loves her so, and dreams of being a teacher one day because of how wonderfully Ms. Favi does it. It will be so hard to say goodbye to her, and there will be no shortage of tears (mom included). I highly recommend this school for your sweet little ones. It feels like family, and I will forever be grateful to have found this special home away from home during such formative years.

Such a wonderful place - All the teachers are incredibly dedicated and truly care for the kids…read more Throughout the year they host seasonal events and it creates a sense of community amongst the school. We just finished up and our little one is headed to Kindergarten but already talking about going back to visit her old teachers. She is well prepared socially and academically for elementary school and made many great memories at New Gen.

West Pres has been such a blessing for our family. Both of our sons have attended, and it truly…read morefeels like family there. The team is warm and caring and easy to communicate with. We would absolutely recommend this community preschool to any other fmaily!

Amazing preschool and staff. Every teacher we've had between our two boys (over the past 5 years)…read morehas been so nurturing and just the best. My kids rave about them, we do, other parents do as well... and the kids can feel that love which is just the best! The Westin community is such a great group of people who genuinely care. We've been a WestMin family since 2022 and can't say enough. Now that our boys are in TK and 1st, we are attending their summer camp program which is so fun for the littles, and next year you bet we'll be sending our youngest there to start preschool. :)

We sent both our boys here, one pre Covid and one post Covid. Both times we found a supportive…read morecommunity of caring parents, staff and teachers who share values of generosity, respect for children's development, the importance of civic responsibility, and the value of learning through independent and collaborative play. They were also both very well prepared for kinder when the time came! Any family that I've recommended the school to has raved about their experience and many have said they wished they'd found it sooner for their child or older children. The outdoor spaces are extensive, and the addition of music, dance, STEM, and art classes are great additions to kids' days.

Our family moved to Burbank from the East Coast and were in search of a playbased pre-school for my…read moreson.  We had loved our old pre-school and did not believe we could find a new school that was as loving and enriching as our old one.  Boy were we wrong! BTEE turned out to be a magical place where my son thrived. The school and teachers are warm and loving and the parent community is inviting and fun.  Not only did we find a new school, we found a whole new community and made friends for life. I could not recommend BTEE more.

A Preschool That Truly Feels Like Family…read more We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Toluca Playhouse Preschool. Our daughter has been part of this nurturing school for almost three years, and our son joined eight months ago. From the start, it was clear that this isn't just a preschool, it's a place where children are genuinely cared for, encouraged, and loved. The director Gina is warm, thoughtful, and deeply invested in creating a safe, joyful environment where kids can thrive. Trusting someone else to care for your baby is never easy, but the team made the transition feel natural and reassuring for both me and my kids. She provided such great support every step of the way. My children's excitement when it's time to go to school says everything. They absolutely light up, and as a parent, there's nothing more comforting than knowing your kids are happy, learning, and surrounded by people who truly understand and respect them. Miss Mel is also incredible. She has such a calm and loving presence and an amazing ability to connect with toddlers in ways that make them feel heard, understood, and empowered. Both her and Gina's patience, creativity, and kindness have helped my kids grow not just academically, but emotionally and socially as well. Toluca Playhouse has been such a blessing to our family, and I couldn't recommend it more highly to anyone looking for a place where their children will be safe, loved, and encouraged to be their best little selves.

Toluca Playhouse Preschool is truly a hidden gem in this neighborhood. It's not an easy decision to…read moreput your child in the care of others and we toured 9 preschools before we decided on Toluca Playhouse. Ms. Gina and Ms. Mel are so genuinely caring and kind towards the kids. The class size is small and intimate. They are mixed ages which we loved so much because it gives the younger kids the opportunity to learn from the older ones and the older kids an opportunity to lead and teach the younger ones. There is LOTS of outdoor play time, they do tons of crafts and activities inside the classroom, there is yoga and music teachers that come in weekly, and every other week an animal comes to visit! So far our daughter has held or touched a tarantula, a turkey, a snail, parakeets, and more!! Not many places you would get exposure like that. I feel like it's the perfect balance of letting kids be kids and play endlessly but also introducing some structure that comes with traditional school. Our daughter was newly potty trained when she started and they were so careful and attentive to that process too. I can't say enough good things about this preschool, we love it so much. Our daughter loves going and not joking that some days I can't get her in the car during pick-up.

My children have attended Dream Big Little One since 2021. Our older son attended for two years…read morebefore beginning Kindergarten, and our younger son has attended for the last two years and will begin TK in the fall. We have had the best experience at Dream Big Little One and will be so sad to say goodbye! What I love most about Dream Big is the individualized attention for the students. It's a small program with two teachers. Each child is treated kindly and with respect. Mrs. Isiris and Ms. Geni are responsive to the children's needs. They help each student problem solve with their peers and teach them how to be part of the solution. Through the course of their time there, both of my children learned how to show kindness and treat others with respect. The curriculum also stands out. The day is filled with various indoor and outdoor activities. I love the STEAM based approach and the Spanish immersion. My children have learned about the weather, habitats, machines and bugs, as well as how to count in Spanish. The outdoor play varies daily and there is something new set up in the yard each morning. My kids have learned how to share, how to take turns, and how to problem solve when there is a conflict thanks to the support of Mrs. Isiris and Ms. Geni. They have also learned how to be more independent and self sufficient, such as learning how to serve themselves. The program also lays the foundation for early literacy and counting skills that the children will learn in school later one. For example, my children practiced recognizing and writing letters, counting, and looking for patterns. They also did activities to build muscle coordination that will be helpful for handwriting. The weekly and monthly activities are thoroughly planned and have varied from year to year. I can't say enough good things about this daycare and its teachers! I am so glad that my children's first experience with education made them feel valued and instilled in them a love of learning. I highly recommend Dream Big Little One Piedra Family Daycare!

What a gem! We feel so incredibly lucky to have found an opening with this daycare. The care our…read moredaughter is receiving is spectaluar. The lesson plans are very intentional to help her development according to her age. We receive daily updates with pictures. We were initially worried about how the transition would go after being at home from 0-18 months, but she now waves us good-bye and looks forward to going to school every day. We love Dream Big Little One

Both our kids went through OVP, and it was a magical place for them - a truly nurturing space where…read morethey grew and spread their wings, and became well prepared for Kindergarten! It is a special community where parents and kids from all sorts of backgrounds come together. We feel lucky to have found them!

Future parents: our son went there for 2 years and I fully recommend OVP. It's safe, supportive,…read morecommunicative, and fun. The teachers are warm and wonderful and we had a great experience. Feel good about this decision because your kid is in great hands. We will miss it.

We are so grateful that we found Burbank Edu-Care preschool. They are a truly amazing preschool…read morewith excellent academic instruction, dedicated and experienced teachers, and a wonderfully supportive, loving environment. The director, Marie, has worked in childcare and preschool/kindergarten education for decades. We toured different preschools and Burbank Edu-Care stood out to us for multiple reasons. It's a small, intimate environment and the premises are beautiful. They have a garden on the preschool/kindergarten grounds and grow fruits & vegetables which they use to prepare healthy, organic lunches for the children. Lunch and potty training are both included in their very reasonable tuition fees. At other schools, lunch was a separate fee and potty training was an additional fee, or you could not enroll your child if they were not potty trained to begin with. The school has an adorable "parking" area where kids can park their tricycles and push cars in front of the school (behind a secure, gated campus). The private, high-fenced gate in front of the school ensures that strangers cannot see the children from the street and that the children are not in danger of street-based traffic. My 3-year-old child loves Ms. Marie and has so much fun learning and playing with the other children. They have plenty of opportunities for art, dance, music, and sound academic fundamentals like phonics, colors, shapes, etc. My child is completely safe at this school. I am also profoundly touched that Marie has taken a very special interest in our older, autistic child and has been so understanding of our unique childcare schedule. You can tell that she truly loves the children. For Ms. Marie, this is not just a job for her or a paycheck-this is her calling and she is uniquely gifted in her ability to connect with and lovingly care for your child. The school is fully licensed, very safe, it's small, intimate, and the kids are cared for with loving attention. Other schools for small children can feel chaotic or like your kid is a number in a larger setting, but that's not the case here. There is so much comfort in knowing that your child has found his or her community and niche. You don't have to worry about all the horror stories of inexperienced caregivers around your small child. TBH-my MIL was hesitant when I told her we would enroll our little one in preschool. She warned me that some kids find it too traumatic, and maybe she's safer at home (given what she's seen on the news, etc.). We are highly protective of our children. We feel confident we made a great decision choosing Burbank Edu-Care. Given the level of care/attention given to these children (plus potty training and healthy lunches included) -the tuition is very reasonable/affordable. If you tour and call other preschools and kindergartens that are in Burbank-Burbank Edu-Care's rates are very reasonable/affordable and they don't have the hidden fees (for lunches, potty training, additional hours for certain shifts, etc.) that some other programs charge. I highly recommend Burbank Edu-Care and am so grateful we found this amazing school! I can't gatekeep such a wonderful program when so many parents are seeking to find a safe, loving, supportive, and excellent preschool/kindergarten that builds on their child's strengths, gives them a sense of safety, care, and accomplishment, and lets them play with joy and creativity. Call Marie! She's awesome!

My daughter graduated from BEC 3 years ago. I toured several places in BB. This by far is your…read morebest choice, from location to schedule to cleanliness and curriculum -- even their food choices for the kiddos were the best. When my daughter was there, she learned to fully ready before she graduated. She was way beyond the other kids in her kinder class. They completely kept the kids engaged with learning, playing, music, arts and crafts. Their seasonal shows and end of year potlucks are so fun and they kids were always happy. They had it all. Miss Marie, the owner, is so kind. She really has put all her heart and soul and educational experience into this business. We will never forget her and her teachers.

My daughter Ava loved her time here! The teachers are so caring and create such a fun, nurturing…read moreenvironment. She learned so much, made great friends, and always came home excited to share her day. We're so grateful for the wonderful start they've given her!

Started my daughter here when she was 2 1/2. So so grateful I found this place. The interaction…read morewith the kids is unmatched, and Mrs Lupe is one of the best teachers I've ever encountered. Her love and passion for the kids shows from the moment she opens the door. Would recommend this place a million times over. Daughter just started T-k but I fully intend on putting her back here for the summer months. Grateful this Montessori exists. And grateful for Mrs Lupe.

Staff is super great and informative on a daily basis and always sent pics of our student…read morethroughout the day. We miss this school all the time! The children and other parents are super friendly as well.

My daughter attended The Learning Place for about 2 years (age 2-4). We had a wonderful experience…read morethere. We toured a few preschools but we didn't want a home daycare and some of the more institutionalized schools were incredibly expensive. The Learning Place was a nice in-between where it was more structured than a home daycare but less expensive than a more institutional school. At around $1,000 a month for 7am-6pm program we thought it was a great deal. The school has a nice outside playground with shade and cushioning a nice little playground. In our time there they did upgrade the playground to have shade and padding which was nice. Inside it is very clean and they separate the kids by age. There are two doors between the outside and the school so it is secure. They have an iPad check in and check out system. We chose the Learning Place because the director, Ms. Enereyda (Ms. E) is incredibly warm and friendly. I can't say enough positive things about Ms. E. We also liked that she speaks both Spanish and English and we could chat with her in Spanish. The other teachers like Ms. Veronica and Ms. Melina are incredibly warm and friendly as well. We always had very positive interactions with the teachers. We always felt that our daughter was in good hands at The Learning Place. I initially signed her up here because I was working in Glendale. After a year I began work somewhere else but kept her at Learning Place even though we lived in Sherman Oaks. We liked this place very much. Overall - - I highly recommend the Learning Place. We loved our 2 years there.