We feel incredibly lucky to have found this gem of a school right in the heart of Westwood. The…read moreteachers are warm, attentive, and truly invested in each child's growth and happiness. Our son feels loved, made a ton of friends and is excited to learn every day!! We're already looking forward to having our second son attend as well. Highly recommend to any family looking for a nurturing and wonderful preschool community.

I find it to be very discriminatory not to accept subsidies in this economic climate we're in. It…read moresends a message that the school and program is not open to integrating or inclusive to children from all walks of life. It's very sad to not accept families who are unable to pay cash (which is not many) for good childcare. Do better.

I can't speak highly enough about this wonderful school…read more I looked at many programs in Santa Monica, Brentwood and the Palisades for my 2 1/2 year old son. I decided to visit PMC since my daughter was attending Le Lycée right next door. I was so impressed by my initial discussion with the school director, Angela. Her energy was magnetic and I knew I'd like her from the start. I didn't know any families sending their children to the school so I hesitated initially (my first visit to the school was during summer break). However, I decided to revisit during the start of the school year and was able to see Angela and Susan in action (both running the Yellow Room). Their energy, their smiles, the organization of the room and most importantly the happy children made it a very easy decision to sign up my son immediately. All the staff at PMC were incredible. They were enthusiastic and kind and really cared so much about every child. My son flourished. It really blew me away at how many performances the children put on during the year, how well they performed and how they were able to retain so much information! It speaks to the incredible teaching skills of the staff. There were ample opportunities to get involved with the classroom/school without any pressure. Also, I loved getting to know all the families. It was quite an international group with many families from Europe. Unfortunately we moved out of the country after my son finished the Yellow Room. However, I think often of the teachers, the school and the families. Our family visited the school last summer when we were in town (yes, we love the staff that much). Highly highly recommend!!

Our son started 6 months ago and we absolutely love the school. The teachers are incredible and we…read moreare so impressed how our son is developing and learning new things every day. The school's program is fantastic with a very diverse schedule that includes Arts, Music, Gym and Spanish classes every week. Further, there is a different theme every month and several opportunities for parents to connect and join school activities.

Absolutely love this place. Wish I had found it sooner for my little one! It's boutique style -…read morereally catering to each child's individual needs. Tami welcomes each child and learns their strengths and weaknesses and builds on them. She will provide you with tools to use at home as well, which is just a glimpse of the passion and dedication she has to the children and the Montessori method. Couldn't recommend this place more. Within a week my son adapted to the routines and thrived from the culture she has created.

We loved everything about this place and the Montessori style of teaching. I think it is very…read morebeneficial. - AK

We had a very negative experience at this Bright Horizons location. The staff member we dealt with…read morewas rude, dismissive, and unhelpful during what should have been a routine interaction. What concerns me most is that after the incident, Bright Horizons customer service told us an internal report had been made containing allegations that I was "banging on the door" and that my wife used profanity. Those allegations are false, and we have formally disputed them with Bright Horizons. We are not trying to regain access to this specific location, but other families should know that our experience left us with serious concerns about professionalism, accuracy, and fairness in how incidents are documented here.

The Academy at Westwood is a great preschool under the Bright Horizon network of schools. We…read moreenrolled our son back when he was about 2 years old, it was right in the middle of the COVID pandemic. We felt super comfortable with the safety precautions and all the extra care that management and teachers provided throughout that difficult period. The class size is pretty small, and teachers are all very supportive in teaching my son new things both academically and socially. My son definitely loves going to school every day because he knows its a warm and friendly environment where he can thrive and have a good time while exploring new things. I highly recommend this school for your child if you live in the neighborhood. Special shoutout to program director Ms. Cindy and the teachers we had throughout the past year (Ms. Jen, Ms. Laticia, Ms. Andrea, and Ms. Destiny)

We appreciated the engaging curriculum and friendly staff. The school fosters both creativity and…read morelearning in a balanced way

I was traveling and needed last-minute help sending my kid to a place that not only taught…read moreacademics, but also good etiquette and kindness. The staff went out of their way to get me enrolled quickly and even took the time to get to know my kid on short notice so that they could personalize the education to her level. The female Director and team here are also mothers, and their own kids come to this school. They understood what I was going through as a busy and stressed out, mama! My kid even started to talk more sweetly and like a civilized grownup afterward. Hah! Thank you for being my angels, and for taking care of my kid in a safe and clean environment so that I could focus on taking care of my brother at the hospital!!

All I can say is Wow! My (almost 6 year old) son has always shown an interest in & propensity for…read moreart. So when it came time to enroll in summer camps, I searched through the multitude of art camps, almost ignoring Kids Artistic Sense because it is housed in the near-barren Westside Pavillion. I am so glad that I decided instead to go check it out in person. Such a pleasant surprise. A most beautiful (and clean!) facility focused on real art (not piles of papers & craft projects that you don't know what to do with). Other activities like Legos, clay/kinetic sand, even an area for ball play so kids can shake their wiggles out! The most warm & encouraging staff, led by Miss Sandra who truly knew my son after his first visit. We started with a one-day trial on Memorial Day & ended up signing up for 3 weeks of summer camp. (2 of which are already sadly done). My son cannot wait to go back in July for his 3rd week & we are trying to rearrange our schedule to add another week. It is that special! Check out the paintings he is most proud of! And go check it out for yourself :)

Our 7 year daughter has been taking art classes at Kids Artistic Sense for two years and she loves…read moreit. She looks forward to the classes every week. They do a great job of letting kids express themselves, and at the same time teaching them about different artists and techniques. We had her birthday party there this year and it was AMAZING. The kids had a ton of fun and created beautiful individual paintings and a group painting. I highly recommend it. The staff were so helpful and made the experience fun for everyone. Many of the parents and kids said how much they enjoyed it. We ordered food Frida's Tacos in the mall and the food was delicious. You can order from any restaurant you choose which is another plus. I can say enough great things about them. :) Aloka 4/6/18 update It's now been two more years and our daughter and son have been going to kids artistic sense. They had so much fun doing camp over spring break. I posted the most recent picture. It's such a flexible option for breaks as you can do the days that work with your scheuxls

My daughter went to Young Minds and had THE BEST TIME. As a parent, we want the best for our…read morechildren, and choosing a preschool is super nerve racking because it's our first try at education. At our first campus visit, I could instantly tell how everyone from the front desk staff to the teachers genially care about the child development experience. And the programs they have?! She knows more about Picasso than me now! Haha. We made the best choice choosing Young Minds! They need to open an elementary school.

Being a parent of young children is both wonderful and incredibly hard. Trusting the people you…read moreleave your children with is one of the most important decisions you make, and I can say with my whole heart that Young Minds has been the best choice for our family. The teachers and staff have seen me at my best and my worst. On the days I feel like I have it all together and on the days when I'm barely holding it together. No matter what, they have been nothing but supportive and understanding. They truly care about each child and family in their care and that makes all the difference. Our children have thrived, not just academically but emotionally and socially. They are excited to go to school. They come home full of stories and have formed such sweet friendships. If you're looking for a preschool where your child will be nurtured and you as a parent will feel truly supported, I can't recommend Young Minds enough.

This preschool is a gem in West LA -- experienced teachers, a beautiful playground, and incredible…read moreschool community. The co-op responsibilities are very reasonable to get done as working parents, and the parent participation model is great because we can be a part of our child's experience and see preschool from their eyes once a month during our monthly volunteer morning. We love Little Village, and special shoutout to teachers Belem, Lee, and Stephanie for making our child's transition to preschool amazing -- we've seen so much growth and development during her time at Little Village. We know she'll be ready for Kindergarten with the support of Teachers Rosslyn and Jasmine, and the director Jessica's guidance as well. We are so grateful for Little Village!

What a magical place this has been for our little guy. He is in his second year at LVNS and is…read moreflourishing. In addition to advancing academically, he's also learning many necessary life skills, like conflict resolution, and how to be a good friend. The teachers are all experienced and caring. They take the time to get to know each of their students and their interests providing them with plenty of attention while also fostering their independence and confidence. I highly recommend this school to any family seeking a play centered school for their children.