Two of our children attended New World, one starting in preschool and the other in the toddler…read moreroom. We picked NW mostly for logistics, because it was close to home and offered extended care, rather than a particular desire for Montessori education. Having also had a positive experience with a play-based preschool before this, it is definitely a different approach--there is not much emphasis on imaginative play, for example. The initial enrollment process also has a lot of steps that was a little hard to accommodate with work schedules. Other than that our family had a great experience here for the past 3 years. Specific things we appreciated: -contrary to some other reviews, most of the teachers had been there for years and were very experienced and dedicated -they put a lot of emphasis on practical skills and manners both of which carried over a little outside of school -the approach to literacy and math helped them both be well prepared for elementary school -the school administration is very well organized with a calendar for the whole academic year so you can plan ahead for special events. My favorite is the science fair where each classroom sets up a bunch of hands on activities for the other kids to try -there is a warm and welcoming school/parent community Most importantly our kids were always happy at the end of the day. We recommend New World highly!

My niece went to this school for 4 years and she left the school at 5 years old knowing how to read…read moreand loved math. Watching her grow up I really saw how the Montessori program benefited her in each milestone and It is still benefiting her to this day. I always loved going to pick up her from school. The teachers are very nice and professional. They have a green, open, spacious outdoor space for the children to play which I just love. I've always known that I want my (future) children to go to this school. I'm finally pregnant and excitedly turned my application in after the tour. My heard niece was on the wait list for over a year before she got in, so I want to get started early.

We love this place! Our daughter has learned so much, and her social skills are very strong…read morecompared to other babies her age. We love that they send us lesson plans each week, and the aunties are very attentive and knowledgeable.

We absolutely love this school and can't say enough good things about it. Our daughter came here…read morewhen she was 4-months old. It's so hard to send your baby somewhere especially when they are so young. After touring a handful of daycares, I felt in my gut this was the right place. It was intimate enough to know my daughter was going to be seen and that the Aunties would be able to get to know her. I was right. My baby grew so much while she was there and all the Aunties truly loved and cared for her. They felt like an extension to our family. I highly recommend this place. Our daughter's primary teacher was Auntie Cecilia and we loved and adored her. But also every Auntie there was so wonderful. And the director, Hazel is so responsive, kind, and has done a wonderful job at hiring an amazing staff and having such a well run place that makes each child feel loved.

The director of the school, Gisa, is wonderful. My son went there for two years after turning…read morethree. His second year was interrupted by the pandemic and although he didn't get the in-person interaction we wanted him to have during that second year, there was just the right amount of online engagement (once a week) to continue his education. I know it's ultimately our jobs to teach our kids, but it's incredibly helpful to have an experienced educator guide you through the academic concepts, mental leaps and milestones, expected challenges, etc. Also, had it not been for Gisa, I would not have understood anything about LAUSD's E-choices application and enrollment process. She's great at bringing parents together to brainstorm and share ideas too. Needless to say I highly recommend the school and Gisa's program. My son had a great time when he was going in person with two half-days a week. He also had a great time with his weekly circle time classes once a week and in-home activities after the school was physically closed.

Butterfly garden preschool has been a blessing to continue our two young toddlers (2 and 3 years…read moreold) education in this time of quarantine. A balanced curriculum of fun content for each kids level of preschool! The teachers have made themselves available to encourage us parents to create a beautiful homeschool routine. Our older daughter feels a positive challenge in her daily schoolwork and as a mom I don't have to prepare a curriculum! It's all laid out for me weekly with a variety of approaches to keep my children interested. We are very pleased with our children's progress from the curriculum provided here and most important our kids are happy while at home yet still connected to the outside world. We highly recommend teacher Gisa's preschool Butterfly Garden!!

I can't say enough amazing things about Green Beginnings Preschool. My son thrived in his 3 years…read morein this special environment. Veronica and Keone create a play based program that also provides the childen with the social/emotional skills needed to excel in the world. My son loved playing at his own pace but also learned to verbalize his emotions. Every staff member is so kind and big hearted. The school is warm and caring, not just for the kids but the parents too. I will miss GBCP and highly recommend to any parent in the area.

The loveliest preschool in LA. Every teacher is so supportive, engaging and just wonderful, and…read morethey clearly love working with little kids. My son and daughter always come home talking about their adventures and ready to go back the next day. I can't imagine what it's going to be like now that they are graduating ti kindergarten, well miss Green Beginning and look for ways ti remain involved.

We were first time parents looking for a preschool and so glad we found LHT. Our daughter went here…read morefor 3 years, and LOVED it. Now she asks to go back and visit the school and Ms Jackie. Any concerns we had with our daughter at home were also noticed by Ms Jackie and her fellow teachers, and they helped us get our daughter through the concerns. I personally was not looking forward to potty training. Ms Jackie took that anxiety away and essentially did the potty training for us while showing so much patience and love with our little one (and us parents too) Our daughter graduated from LHT (yes, there is a graduation ceremony) and was completely ready for TK, knowing how to act in a classroom setting, and being further along in her education than most of her peers. There was also a strong community among the families attending here which helped us as well.

Do your homework and ask around before enrolling. We initially loved it here (started ~18 mos old),…read morebut as our son grew, things shifted quickly. At just 2 yo, our child was "uncooperative" bc he wanted help putting on sneakers, putting on jacket, climbing on & off the big potty. Power struggles around these things at school corresponded with reports of acting out: yelling "go away" at teachers, not eating -- behavior we never saw at home. When we met about this, the director was not willing to look for causes or solutions within the context of the classroom. Her sole response was to instruct us to match the school's very high independence expectations at home, which we did. We had no difficulty teaching our son to consistently put on his own shoes, unassisted, at 2 yrs 3 mos old, when we did so with love and patience. Meanwhile, this apparently persisted as a big issue for the school. After our initial meeting, the only update we ever got was "no change" or "no improvement." In our final weeks here, conflict at school around the director's insistence that our young 2 yo use the adult-size potty instead of the training one corresponded with sudden potty anxiety & uncharacteristic signs of shame. Breakdowns in communication & trust caused us to abruptly leave just a week before our planned last day. Leaving on bad terms was hard on our child and sad for us. We went from being the school's biggest champions to feeling very concerned and mistrustful. There are so many lovely things about the school: thoughtful curriculum, field trips, homemade meals, etc. However, the extreme pressure placed on children to meet age-inappropriate independence standards really backfired for our son who is a super happy, easy, capable kid at home. We feel regretful about placing him in an environment where he was treated like a bad kid for being a normal toddler who wanted help from his caretakers. I'd strongly recommend asking parents who have recently left about their experience before enrolling, as there is a pattern of families leaving earlier than intended from this school.

We love Village Tree! Our daughter started at the infant center on clarington and now attends the…read moreDunn campus as a toddler. She has learned so much. All of the aunties are very communicative and kind. Our daughter just turned 2 and knows her abcs, how to count to 10, and just general social skills. We have the aunties to thank for helping her learn all of that! They send lesson plans and encourage many soft skills. My only complaint is that they don't offer lunch, so you have to pack a lunch every day, but it's not that big of a deal most of the time. Also, their hours are 7:30 - 5:40, which is nice because I work east coast hours. The 7:30 drop off is so nice for that!

Wow! I wish I could give this school 10 stars, if you are looking for an incredible daycare/pre…read moreschool experience this is it. Our son went to this school for 3yrs and I can't say enough good. The aunties are so kind and engaged. Auntie Cheyenne, Marlie, Tiffany, Joy - unreal (many others too!). Our son learned his ABCs here, numbers, they do a little Spanish, constant activities and kindness. They even did a pre school graduation which was adorable, complete with gifts from the aunties and uncles and treats. It's so hard to leave our babies and go to work but I have to tell you - I loved leaving him here and knew he would be safe. We will miss this incredible school so much

After looking at quite a few daycares for our daughter & we settled on Maple Tree Academy. They had…read moremultiple locations but we landed at the West LA location on Sepulveda. As a first time father, I had a lot of trepidation about leaving my baby with a bunch of "strangers" but that quickly changed. Amy, the location's director, has put together a magnificent staff of caring, loving, jovial people that greets your child by name every morning & every afternoon. Our daughter started off in the Sugar Maples group with Teacher Brenda & Teacher Edith, my personal favorite, who still stops & checks in with our daughter every single day. Security Guard Andre also greets every kid by name every day accompanied with high fives & hand daps. Our daughter is now in the "Field Maple" group, where each kid is at least 24 months old, and Teacher Sandy & Teacher Isabel continued providing great leadership & guidance for our daughter. The pedagogy at Maple Tree is outstanding! I was amazed the first time my daughter came home saying words in Spanish as well as in American Sign Language. Hearing my daughter counting at such a young age helped reenforce just how good the Maple Tree program really is. The biggest thing for us is seeing how excited our daughter is everyday to attend school everyday. If you are looking for a daycare for your child, I Highly suggest Maple Tree Academy. Maple Tree Academy is top notch in every way.

Looking for daycares is a stressful ordeal, and many folks look at many different parameters…read more(hours, amenities, policies, etc.). As first time parents, we were really nervous about sending our son to a daycare, but we needed to put him in a 5 months old because of work. The folks at MTA truly care about the children, and do such an incredible job nurturing our son. They are great at getting insight into anything going on at home to inform how they support him at daycare. With the awesome hours, we feel so comfortable sending our son to MTA. When we drop him off, he is ecstatic to see his teachers and doesn't even look back at us when we hand him to them! MTA is a really special place and fosters an incredible environment that promotes curiosity and growth. - A grateful dad

Such a great little childcare center! I love that the toddler area is fully enclosed to help…read morewrangle them during the day. My kiddo even naps there -- a complete miracle!! His confidence outside at the park has grown so much since he's started. I swear every week he's come home with a new skill. Great communication from the staff, flexible pick up/drop off times, and overall a great environment.

We had such a wonderful experience with My Sunshine Preschool on Overland! The staff was extremely…read morehelpful and flexible with having our child join on such short notice, and we are so grateful for how welcoming and supportive they were during the entire process. Special shout out to Sean for going above and beyond to make sure our son was able to attend when we needed him to and helped make him feel comfortable right away. This preschool provided the perfect environment for our son as he prepared to transition into TK. Not only did he start making new friends and socializing in such a positive way, but he also gained the tools to "learn how to learn," which made a huge difference in building his confidence. We couldn't be happier with the experience, thank you to the entire My Sunshine team for helping our son take this important step and for creating such a warm, nurturing place for kids to grow!