Our oldest just graduated from Piper, and we couldn't be more grateful for the time she's spent…read morethere! Every teacher and admin we've had/worked with has been so kind, encouraging, funny, and caring while still being clear in their expectations. Our daughter loved going to school, made great friends, and is such a wonderful kid - and definitely this is in part to the care and example-ship she received at Piper. Our younger still attends and is having the same, awesome experience.

We love Piper Preschool, the teachers are amazing, the campus is adorable, and all of my kids have…read morebeen happy going to school there we started in 2020 when many preschools were still closed due to COVID, and we were so happy that Piper opened its doors, small the classrooms smaller and created pod like groups. My 2 older kids who have graduated from Piper now and my youngest is still there now. In the last 5 years that we have been here as a family, I've noticed that the admins are very responsive to feed back, what the parent community needs, and most importantly what is best for the kiddos. They have very flexible hours (8-5 if you need, 9-2 is the base) which is a bonus. You can be a parent that volunteers a lot or a parent that shows up for the big moments, there are plenty of opportunities in either case.

Our daughter started in the Seedling room at MyFirstPlace on 22nd St. when she was just 4 months…read moreold, and we've had a wonderful experience ever since. It's a full Spanish immersion program and they have very flexible options. We opted for full time M-F 8-5:30pm. Maria and her entire team are amazing: communication is clear and prompt, teachers are engaged and caring, and the school is clean, safe, and offers wonderful enrichment activities like soccer, capoeira, and music. We always feel listened to, and the teachers send updates throughout the day. One of my favorite parts of the workday is getting the cutest photos and videos of her and her friends engaged in all sorts of activities like outdoor play or reading books. The biggest testament to the program is our daughter herself. Now 18 months old, she's excited to go to school every morning, happily jumping from my lap into her teachers' arms, and she's calm and happy when we pick her up. Teacher Gabby V. has been incredibly caring and thoughtful. We feel so lucky to have had her help care for our daughter over the past 14 months. She consistently goes out of her way to provide thoughtful, individualized care, whether that means adjusting nap schedules or giving a little extra attention when needed. We couldn't recommend MFP more highly!

We loved MFP for our daughter and it truly was our daughter's first place. They were incredibly…read moreflexible, attentive, and caring for our little one. Being a first time mom, I was nervous to let go and have someone else take care of my daughter. But as I watched her start to get accustomed to the schedule there, I noticed how the staff is educated and friendly. It was emotional for me to watch her learn to be independent at MFP and Maria and Cinthia were very accommodating to helping my daughter transition from homecare to daycare. There's plenty of extracurricular activities dancing, music, soccer, including all the planned crafts to keep her engaged. I always found that they updated ProCare with plenty of updates and pictures to keep me informed of her daily activities. Cinthia, Teacher Karen, Teacher Veronica, Zohra are just some of the friendliest faces who helped take care of her. I also witnessed a very smooth transition between classrooms from the Cherry Room to Olive Room. Cinthia was always available to chat through any of my questions and provided input to best support her. We were so sad to have to leave MFP but primarily did so because of moving (needing to reduce the daycare pickup commute). What was also so sweet was how thoughtful they were to provide her a wonderful experience for both her first birthday at school and her last day. I would recommend MFP!

Our family has been part of the Cassidy community for the last 4 years. I have two kids - a 6 year…read moreold who went through all the berry stages and a 4 year old who is currently a Raspberry. I remember being a new mom navigating through the confusing, stressful world of preschool research, tours, & applications. We didn't know what to expect, but when we toured Cassidy- We knew that this is where we wanted to be. The teachers, support staff, and especially Luisa (director) is what makes them stand out from the rest of the private preschools in the area. If you are looking for a haven where you can drop your kids off and know that for the next few hours you have absolutely nothing to worry about-- your kids are happy, safe, and well taken care of - this is the place for you.

What an incredible school. Our daughters are thriving there and always excited to attend. The…read moreparent community culture is wonderful, as well as parent opportunities to be involved. We've met some wonderful families there who are now long time friends! Our daughters adore each teacher they've had. The admin and support staff are fabulous too. Cassidy is such a special place, I can't recommend it enough!

I cannot say enough good things about Maple Tree Santa Monica. Our oldest was with MTA from 4…read moremonths to 3 years old, and our youngest was there for a few months in the infant classroom before we moved away. We always felt safe leaving our kids at MTA, which is so invaluable for two working parents. The teachers are warm and caring, and were always flexible to work with us on things like naps, feeding, and potty training. Our oldest made so many friends and grew into a wonderfully inquisitive child, no doubt thanks to the curriculum of child-led exploration and learning. We will miss MTA dearly and will be forever grateful to have spent some time there!

Our family feels very fortunate to have had 3.5 wonderful years at Maple Tree Santa Monica. Our…read moredaughter started in the infant room when she was 5 months old during the height of COVID and our son started when he was 6 months old. Some of the things we love about Maple Tree include the convenience of having an infant room and preschool at the same location. We're also grateful for the infant room director Yoli and the School Director Tina. They are very kind, helpful, and easy to work with. As our daughter got older she got to experience the preschool environment at Maple Tree. The teachers are all very sweet and caring. They make sure to provide updates throughout the day via an App that includes updates on meal times / nap times / potty times / and a summary of what they did that day. Both of our kids really enjoyed their time at Maple Tree, they loved their teachers and have made so many friends (as have we!). They create a nice community among the families with a Spring and Fall picnic throughout the year and the hours are also very accommodating for two full time working parents. We feel very lucky to have had both of our kids at Maple Tree and would recommend to anyone looking for a clean, safe, professional, kind & loving daycare and/or preschool.

My son went to this school for two years and I can't recommend it enough. We searched and toured…read morepreschools while I was pregnant and after discovering the first school we knew we had found the perfect place for him. The teachers and staff are all so wonder and caring. (Especially Teacher Lucy) This school is a loving, safe community for parents and children. They even helped guide us into the right elementary school.

So, it's been almost two decades since I was a student here, but I still have such fond memories of…read morethe First School. Everyday was a different activity (from gardening to learning about dinosaurs) and the teachers were incredible. Every afternoon we were sent home with a piece of masking tape on our shirts stating what we'd done that day so our folks would know. --- Take Big Blue Bus #8.

I would love to take a moment to sincerely thank all the wonderful teachers and Principal Sigali at…read moreMontana Preschool for making our experience so amazing. Watching my son, Berkehan, grow and develop during his time at Montana Preschool has been truly incredible. I have seen so much growth in him, and every improvement he has made has been outstanding. As a mom, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing your child happy, confident, and excited to learn. Berkehan would always tell me that he wanted to go to school because he wanted to be with his classmates and see his teacher, Yasna. That alone showed me how much he loved being at school and how special his teachers made him feel. The teachers do such an amazing job engaging the children in meaningful and fun activities, including STEM classes, outdoor activities, and so much more. They create an environment where children can learn, explore, play, and grow. I am also incredibly grateful for how well the teachers and Principal Sigali have always communicated with me about Berkehan, his progress, and anything that needed my attention. They have supported us every step of the way, even helping us with potty training. That kind of care and support means more to me than I can express. As a mom who works a lot, having such caring, supportive, and dedicated teachers and a wonderful principal has truly been a blessing. Knowing that my son is in a place where he is loved, cared for, encouraged, and supported gives me so much peace of mind. Thank you to every teacher and to Principal Sigali for everything you have done for Berkehan and for our family. Montana Preschool will always hold a very special place in both my heart and my son's heart. We are so grateful for all of you and for the beautiful memories you have created for Berkehan. Thank you for being such an important part of his early years. ​

I enrolled my kid here and she loved the staff and all the great activities! Fair pricing for what…read morethey offer especially since they care for your kids for a full day. Their enrichment fee is mandatory but it's so well worth it. Having the kids learn dance, art, music and a variety of obstacle courses and some basic sports (on top of science, letters, numbers, colors, shapes, etc.) helps the kids have a fun filled day while learning at the same time. This is a great school that teaches your kid to enjoy learning. I very much recommend this school for preschool and daycare.

I have inquired and visited many pre-schools in the general West Side area for the same reasons…read moremost people send their children to pre-school. We work, have distant relatives or unable relatives to babysit, want our children to be socialized and start to build relationships with friends, learn basics about life while having the support of the guardians we trust to look after them. This is hard as my wife and I would rather look after our children ourselves, but the world can seem cruel and unsupportive of our choice to raise children; so we must work. We imagined we would have had children in a community that felt more like a tribe with a set of core values and a support network to help raise and look after our kids and their friends. I have found that more often than not my expectations are not met because I have not looked in the right area and the answers are not always in focus. I wanted an extended family, a tribe and educators to help raise my family; Kris Ladish, Anel, Corlene, Nelida, Esperanza, Jeremy and really the entire staff have been pivotal in helping me find what we needed. What is hard to describe is how ethereal our experience at Mt. Olive is. We have had help and guidance from teachers to correct, teach and raise our children. Have had guided parent gatherings that the school helped facilitate. We have access to "kids night out" on a regular basis that is a party and play time in the evenings that is a nice change for parents and children. The staff look after and take interest in the lives of their students as well as their family. In a world that can feel cold Kris and her staff have brought warmth. We have been fostered by Mt. Olive and are better for it because we now have a tribe and extended groups of friends that our family as a whole has to hang out with. As for teaching and environment, I think it is hard to beat and they certainly stand out from the rest. I DO NOT SEE anyone on their cell phones... ever... there's never been a tv on, a tablet playing or other electronic media to distract and entertain the children. I always see kids running around, playing, arts and crafts, building and digging in sand, being guided how to describe their feelings, speak for themselves and be a personal advocate, story time, playing with water, to singing and music classes, they even help with the potty training plan consistency (this was a especially defeating for us as a family as previous child cares simply DID NOT HELP in keeping a consistent potty train plan and in one case simply did not help at all). I have regular reports on how my son is doing in class, where he needs help, how to correct and resources if we need them. I walk through the grounds to drop off my son almost every day and I see, feel and notice the details and difference from other child cares and pre-schools. Side note, Mt. Olive has a high rate of retension, the newest staff member has been there for 8 years; everyone is happy, students and staff alike. Mt. Olive was a god send when we needed it most, Kris Ladish was very kind to me and my family. I had made a snap decision to relocate my son to another school when I found out there was bullying about and was gas lit into believing it was me and my son's separation anxiety, but this didn't add up, to find out that there was a kid who would punch and kick while laughing and was never notified and that the parents were "finding it hard to stop and correct his behavior." Kris let my son join in right away, thank you Kris. I'm going to get off my soap box now, I don't ever review on the internet. However; when I asked if there was anyway I could volunteer and help the school, one request was to leave a yelp review. -Zach

Mt. Olive Preschool is absolutely amazing! I have sent both of my daughters here and they have…read moreloved their time at Mt. Olive. Each day is always filled with fun and learning with caring and dedicated teachers, and has created great foundations of friendships and community they will keep with them to begin their journey in elementary school. When my oldest daughter went off to TK at a local public school, the teacher at her new school mentioned that she can always tell when a kiddo went to Mt. Olive because they already know how to write their name. Our girls have learned independence, social skills, and have been instilled such a love of learning. We have been blessed to attend and are forever grateful for all the love, memories, and support throughout the years and highly recommend them!

My daughter started at this preschool when she was just one year old, and now that she's moved on…read moreto elementary school, I can truly say this place helped raise her. What makes this school so special isn't just the curriculum or activities it's the love that fills the building. The teachers didn't just look after my child; they knew her. They celebrated her personality, comforted her on hard days, and treated her like family. Over the years, this school became more than just a drop-off and pick-up place it became a community. The kind where parents support each other, staff know every child by name, and every milestone feels shared. Leaving was bittersweet, but I'm forever grateful that her early years were spent surrounded by people who made her feel safe, confident, and deeply loved. If you're looking for a preschool that truly becomes part of your village this is the one!

I highly recommend BLC for anyone who has a child between 18 months to 5 years old. We started our…read morechild there when he was just 18 months through when he turned 5 years old. The staff are all friendly and professional. I really like the curriculum they have as well. They offer music, soccer, gym, yoga, and dance classes and my kid enjoyed all of them, though these have an extra fee, but very worth it! The food was great and healthy. They offer hot meals and snacks and these are all included in the tuition price. Overall excellent.

My oldest went here briefly until we moved to Carlsbad, Montessori Schools are always worth it…read more Article in science magazine says it all -Evaluating Montessori Education Science 2006 Lillard et. al. I've attached a screenshot of the best graph on Montessori education.

We have had a wonderful experience at this school. We love the teachers and the program and we feel…read morelucky to have found this place. Our son had learned so much in his preschool program here, and we've loved it so much that we are keeping him at SMM for another year for pre-K (and the summer program!) Shout out to Mrs Froelich and Mrs Gonzalez who are wonderful teachers!!!

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Garden of Angels for our daughter (3 years old). It has been…read more such a warm, nurturing, and joyful environment for her to grow and learn. She's been there for over a year now, and she's truly thriving. It's affordable, the hours are fantastic for working parents (8:45am-5pm), and we truly value the curriculum. The teachers are wonderful (Ms. Alexis, Ms. Brisa, & Ms. Megan). They are kind, attentive, and care deeply about the kids. It's obvious that they put a lot of thought into creating a loving classroom where the children feel safe, encouraged, and excited to participate. One thing we especially love is how creative the program is. My daughter comes home with the cutest crafts and projects that show how much care goes into their daily activities. The school prioritizes creativity and hands-on learning, which has been so fun to see. And getting pictures of them engaged in their activities throughout the day is truly a highlight! The playground is huge (one of the largest in Santa Monica) and I always catch my daughter running her little heart out at pick up haha. Garden of Angels also does such an amazing job with their events and performances. The school performances are absolutely adorable -- there's costumes, music, and dancing. Overall, Garden of Angels has been a wonderful place for our daughter. We're so grateful to the teachers and staff for creating such a loving and engaging community for the kids.

My daughter has been with Garden of Angels for over a year and we are so smitten. we found the…read moreschool when we were moving to Santa Monica from the Bay Area and were having some trouble finding a school comparable to what we had up there. we wanted indoor-outdoor education, a mix of play based and sit down learning, and nothing too strictly montessori. We're so so happy to have found Garden of Angels. Everything is so wonderful; the staff, the curriculum, the fun. Everyone is so dedicated from the teachers and director to the other parents and even the alumni! If you're looking for an incredible school I cannot recommend GoA enough!