As first-time parents, choosing who will care for your child is one of the biggest decisions you'll…read moreever make. We ultimately chose Little Sunshine because it came highly recommended by people we trusted--including several close friends and two moms whose own sons attended there. Those recommendations couldn't have been more accurate. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions we made, and now we're happy to wholeheartedly recommend it to other families. As we move on to preschool, we leave with hearts full of gratitude. Little Sunshine gave our family so much more than childcare--it gave our son his first community. He made two best friends there. We lovingly call them the "Three Amigos." Watching those friendships blossom has been one of the sweetest parts of our experience, and we sincerely hope they remain lifelong friends. From day one, Narine and the entire team welcomed us with genuine warmth and kindness. You can immediately feel that Little Sunshine is a family-owned daycare where every child is truly known and loved. There is so much pride and intention behind everything they do--from the beautiful, thoughtfully maintained environment to the fresh meals, engaging learning activities, and the incredible attention each child receives at an affordable price. Narine, Tonik, Maritza, and Teacher Paola helped shape some of our son's earliest and most formative years. Having the staff speak Spanish with him was especially meaningful to our family since Spanish is his first language. Even now, he talks about his teachers and friends almost every day. Our son is a child who takes time to warm up to new people and new environments, so naturally we worried about how he would adjust. But the patience, consistency, and genuine love of the staff made all the difference. Before long, daycare became one of his favorite places to be. He was excited to go each morning, and as parents, there is no greater feeling than dropping off your child knowing they are walking into a place where they feel safe, happy, and loved. We are leaving only because preschool feels like the best next step for our family. If you're looking for a daycare where your child will feel nurtured, welcomed into a wonderful community, and encouraged to learn, we highly recommend Little Sunshine. We will forever be grateful for the role they played in our family's life.

Bringing our daughter to Little Sunshine has been the best move we've made as first time parents…read more Narine and the team of caregivers are engaged, thoughtful, and incredibly attentive. Every day starts with breakfast, play, circle time, songs, and so much more. Their play area outside is filled with so many activities and the entire space is built to help kids learn skills and independence while feeling supported and loved. Every day, our daughter comes home with new stories about the things she learned, and the teachers she played with. They tailor her care to what she needs and we couldn't be more grateful to everyone there.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Beginnings Learning Center! From the very beginning,…read morethe teachers and staff have been incredibly kind, patient, and nurturing. Our son has come to love it and looks forward to going everyday. The environment is safe, clean, and welcoming, with a perfect balance of play and structured learning. We've seen so much growth in our son's social skills, confidence, and creativity. Furthermore, we appreciate the regular updates and photos as well as all the fun activities the school plans for the kids! What we love most is the genuine care the staff shows for each child--they treat them like family. We have had the pleasure of having him in Ms. Azo and Ms. Evelyn's class last year and now in Ms. Lina and Ms. Fabi's. It's comforting to know our child is in such capable and loving hands and we love seeing the growth in our son daily. We highly recommend Beginnings Learning Center to any parent looking for a positive and enriching early education experience!

Both of my girls have gone to this preschool--one of them is still there now--and I honestly can't…read moreexpress how grateful I am for this school. I dreamed for a long time about having my kids here, and I was so lucky when two spots opened up at the same time so I could enroll them both right away. This place is truly special. One of my kids has already moved on to kindergarten, and her teachers there keep telling me how absolutely ready she is. That says everything about how amazing the foundation at this preschool is. The food is also worth mentioning--it's high quality, healthy, and really tasty. My kids always eat it with joy, which is such a relief for a parent. I didn't want to single out teachers because everyone here is wonderful, but I can't help but mention Miss Lina, Miss Cynthia, and Miss Lili. They are people with the biggest hearts, who know how to connect with every child. And truly, the whole staff is amazing--caring, attentive, and dedicated. Most importantly, my kids always run to school with excitement, they learn so much, and I can see how much they are growing and developing here. This preschool is an absolute treasure, and I couldn't recommend it more.

My daughter has been coming here since Oct 2015 and I must say, this place is THE BEST! The staff,…read moreled by Sara, are such amazing people. Maria and Elaina are super caring and they all do a wonderful job. Highly recommend!!! Overall: A++

This daycare is AMAZING! Sara & her staff (Maria & Elena) have taught my daughter so much over the…read more2 years that she has been there (started at 4 months). My son just started & Sara is helping me transition him on to the bottle! I mean....I don't know another daycare that would help someone with that! Sara knows I have no family in LA so she is helping me! They are all so nice & I am so happy we found this place. My daughter always comes home so happy & smiling!

My husband found Li'l Star Daycare the day I had to return back to work from maternity leave. We…read moretoured the space and of all the places we looked, we felt an immediate comfort with Isabel and Tony. The space was clean and inviting, it felt safe and looked like a professional facility. It put us at ease knowing we were going to leave our four month old there for nearly 10 hours a day. Isabel and Tony cared for our son for two years and not once did I feel uneasy about leaving him there. They were communicative with us about his development and, as first time parents, we trusted the advice they offered. It is apparent that they are truly vested in the children they care for and to this day we go back and visit Isabel and Tony whenever we can. We are grateful for the love and energy they put into caring for our son and would not change a thing about our experience.

I don't normally do this, but I felt in my heart that I had to share my experience with this day…read morecare. Let me start out by saying-- my daughter and I just moved to the valley from Long Beach so that her dad can be more involved in her life as we are coparenting. We had to find a school/day care in a matter of days and this daycare was one of them on our list. My first initial visit was good. We met with Isabel and she toured us her home and told us about the activities they normally do with the kids. I had to step out real quick as I had a job interview the very same day and was expecting a job offer phone call. Thankfully I got the job! Fast forward to a week later, my daughter started daycare. I politely called the first week and spoke to Isabel and asked her how she was doing and how my daughter was doing, she said she was good.. a little shy and didn't go to the restroom all day (which is normal considering my daughter's first week she was not yet comfortable).. I said oh no, maybe if you try taking her she will go.. and she said "well I asked her and she said she didn't wanna go to the bathroom." The response didn't sit well with me as a mother, but I decided to let it go and move forward. The following week, I called her on a Sunday.. assuming that it is a home daycare maybe someone would answer (this was my fault). I wanted to ask her a quick question about tuition since it was due on Monday, the following day.. but nobody answered.. which was fine, I just wanted to try my luck. The following day, Monday-- I called her at 7:30 and asked her about tuition fee, because I wanted to clarify something with her because dad was nagging me about payment so I wanted to make sure we were all on the same page.. I asked her how her day was.. and was very nice to her.. then after discussing the tuition fee with me she seemed annoyed of me and hung up.. not even a goodbye or anything.. I was again, taken back by her agitation with me.. but I let it be. The very same day, dad picks up our daughter after work and advised me that Isabel gave us a week notice to find another child care as he said "she was stressed out dealing with us and because I was harassing her on a weekend and also didn't seem interested in the day care because I stepped out to make a phone call during our tour." I was in utter shock as my daughter has never been a violent child and her reasoning for kicking our daughter out was outrageous to be quite honest. As a parent, I feel like we are obliged to check in to see how our child is doing for the day.. and as a caregiver you are supposed to make the parent feel at ease, but instead she made us feel such a burden to her day. My daughter is 4 years old and is very vocal. During that week she told me that they only eat and sleep and play outside. I asked if they read books to them or play with them and she had told me no. My daughter has been in 3 schools and this was the only home day care she had been in, so I know my daughter knows the difference with what caregivers should be doing and not. I feel like it was so unprofessional and she didn't even give us a chance. We took a chance with her by trusting her with our daughter and she pretty much took our money and screwed us over by kicking my daughter out. In a way it was a blessing in disguise, but I have never ever been in a situation like this where a child care provider made me feel scared to call as if I were harassing them.. I only called 3 times in the span of 2 weeks that my daughter was under her watch and spoke to her only twice and was very kind to her each time even after her giving me attitude. I felt so betrayed and hurt that we had to experience this and had to quickly find another childcare for my daughter in such short notice. Not only was time wasted, but our deposit money was snatched too. Now my daughter is in a school environment and I'm so blessed to have found another place in such a short amount of time for the fraction of what she was charging us. If I had known she was going to treat us this way, I wouldn't have placed my daughter under her care. This was definitely a review that I needed to post. I wish the best of luck for her business and for those parents out there seeking child care, please trust your intuition and do your research before having your child under someone's care. I seek out to recommendations from other parents experiences from now on, not yelp reviews because as you can see they had great reviews but we had a terrible experience.

My daughter attended this daycare for two years, and we had such a wonderful experience! I'm truly…read moregrateful for all the care, attention, and warmth she received during her time there. The teachers are kind, warm-hearted, and very attentive to the children. My daughter was always happy to go to daycare, which as a parent says so much. I loved that their days were filled with a great variety of activities -- learning through games, cooking activities, creative projects in the classroom, and plenty of active play outdoors. She was always busy, engaged, and excited to tell me about her day. I was also very happy with the food they provided. My daughter loves to eat, so this was definitely important to us! She always came home full and happy, and I really appreciated the variety of meals and snacks offered throughout the day. After two years, we are leaving with so many warm memories. It's a wonderful feeling to know that your child is spending her day in a place where she feels happy, comfortable, cared for, and loved. A big thank you to all the teachers and staff for everything you've done for our daughter!

This review is long long overdue. My son started attending Busy Little Bee at 28 months old, the…read moresummer after Covid began and we lost our nanny. This was his first daycare experience, and Shusha took him in and treated him as her own. His language and social skills blossomed right away. He had always been a very picky eater, but he loved Ms Mariam's cooking, and was always trying new and unexpected foods for the first time. Shusha was so loving and even went out of her way to personally help feed him on the days he struggled. We have since moved, and our son is now five years old. We have since attended three other wonderful schools with our two boys, but none of them compare to Shusha's school. For a nervous mom sending her son to school for the first time, it felt as if we were sending him to a warm, loving relative's home to play for the day. We still see the amazing activities she plans on social media, and think fondly of our son's time there. We are so grateful to Shusha and her team to have had the perfect first school experience.

Do not hesitate to schedule a walk through at Great Beginnings, you won't regret it. Let's get into…read morethe details. Campus: Neat and tidy at the start of each day. They have a cleaning crew arrive at closing daily to assure nothing is out of place (that's how you can gauge your lateness lol). It is the same crew each time, which I love for child safety. New toys and equipment are brought in often and old ones are retired to keep the place looking and smelling fresh. Play: There are two main playgrounds that seem to cater to different ages, but every class rotates between both. Each one provides enough shade and sitting area for the kids to free play and interact with their teachers. One of my favorite features is the collection of tricycles. When your child first starts, they have no idea how to pedal and within six months they are chasing the big kids on the track. The garden: Our favorite gathering place. Over the past year the school director has expanded it tremendously and now there is fresh fruit and veggies that the children are brought out to tend to and occasionally they are able to snack on them. There are a few times a year that parents are encouraged to supplement the garden with new seeds and fresh dirt. It really feels like a community garden because everyone contributes. Staff: The school director truly does an excellent job screening her staff. Each one is genuinely happy to greet your child as they arrive and while personalities differ, they each worked with integrity and respect towards the children. Ms Nina, Ms Maria, Ms Alma, and Ms Jeanne. I never once felt at odds with the staff or teachers due to such excellent communication. If my child so much as received a scratch, there was a note in her lunchbox specifying the event. Designated helpers for special-needs children were able to focus on their child specifically, while integrating the entire setting to the best of their ability. I did not notice any purposeful separation of the children unless it was necessary. Tools: Providing the teachers with the necessary tools for success was a shared value for all who participated. Thanks to the director Ms Tina, each classroom is fit with their own age-appropriate toys, dress up areas and reading nooks. Monthly calendars determined the weekly theme and any extra materials are happily donated by the parents. Not required but fun. They focus on education according to the schedule which is great because as communication skills are gained, you can ask your child specifically about the artworks they did that day because you already know what it was. It also allows you to dress your child accordingly, say if they were having a paint day. Potty training: If you start in the class for two-year-olds, chances are yours is not fully potty trained yet. I never once encountered a diaper rash or had any reason to be concerned about the system in place. You provide the materials and they are generally not shared unless it's an emergency. The benefit of having a dedicated soldier taking your child to the toilet every two hours really sped up the process and it helps for you to continue the schedule when you get home. Mine was trained within the first three months . Later, there are rules and boundaries around bathroom use, encouraging the kids to be independent and respect each other's privacy. Always monitored. Food: You have the option to provide lunch from home or receive the hot lunch (made fresh in house) for a small fee. Meal schedules are on rotation and pizza fridays are common. Don't forget to pack a separate morning and an afternoon snack if you provide on your own. At one point, I was putting everything in the same box and my little one was eating almost all her food in the beginning of the day. A simple piece of fruit or a couple crackers will do. The school encourages children to drink water only, which they refill with the Britta throughout the day to keep them hydrated. Cutting my baby off of milk was one of the most difficult parts, but I'm so glad now that I can control the amount of sugar by limiting it to our home. Cons: Parking! There are certain times of the day when three spots just won't do. After I learned which times were heavily trafficked, we arrange drop off to avoid the frustration. Parking in the red is always easier if you have a passenger to stay behind otherwise you risk getting a ticket especially on Wednesdays and Thursdays when the trash gets picked up. Final thoughts: A+++ school for preschool aged children. I have had three over the course of 20 years and this was by far the most loving environment. We have experienced. Goodbye GB family! If for some crazy reason, I have another baby, I will be back!

Great Beginnings Preschool was an incredible influence on my son's early childhood education and we…read moreare more than happy to continue telling people how amazing this school is and how we highly recommend it to all families. I am writing this review as someone who has a doctorate in early childhood music education from USC Thornton School and have had a lot of experience in early childhood education as a music educator. They really do things right here and to get the best out of the school's experience, I recommend parents to be proactive with the teachers and director, knowing what they need and how to best support them so they can best support our children. The teachers are always doing their best and they do it from a place of tenderness and care. We were very proactive in this community and it made a huge difference in our son's experience here. This place is special in that it's not a "daycare," it is a place for fostering and nurturing learning not just your basic ABC's and 123's, but most importantly social and emotional care. My son has learned to follow the school and classroom rules, to be kind to others, to learn how to be a good friend, and to share kindly. When my son was in the Two's class, the teacher worked with us with helping him to be fully potty trained (following through with washing hands properly) and we rarely, very rarely had accidents. We all know that potty accidents can happen and in our entire time of 2 years (we started August 2024) at this school, we can count on less than one hand the number of accidents our son had at the school. That's a huge success. When my son was in the Three's class, he learned to write his name and the ABCs and numbers, count to 20, create so many amazing arts and crafts that we have on display around our house, care for a garden, and so many songs and dance moves with the music and dance teachers. Things that we will miss about this school: the student performances as those were truly one of the greatest highlights of our experience there. The organized school monthly calendars that give you the weekly and daily breakdown of what the kids are learning and working on, school activities, the lunch menu, and any and all important information. We will miss the teachers for their tender care, love, and attention that goes beyond the ABC's and 123's. They bring so much creative fun into our children's learning experiences and they show you in the Remind app. We will miss Ms. Martina's amazing cooking and the wonderful talks we had together. Ms. Martina is filled with a lot of wisdom and experience and she can offer a lot of helpful insights if you are open to it. They really pay attention to the children individually and what is best for each child to thrive in the best way possible. We will miss you all so much, really and truly. Great Beginnings Preschool is truly a good and safe place not just for the children but for the parents too, knowing that our children are in the most nurturing and caring hands in early childhood education. As someone who had a not so great experience at a previous daycare school, this school helped put our son on the right path for success academically, emotionally, and socially. Thank you to all the teachers and Ms. Martina and Ms. Lana, for all you do for our children.

After four years, my son and daughter had to eventually move on from Miriam and Tere's wonderful…read morecare. My kids loved them like family. They had many wonderful years of home cooked meals, fun art projects, sweet friends and warm hugs. Would recommend to anyone who wants a nurturing environment for their infant or toddler.

Just a little update: our daughter has moved out of Retonos (as of September), but we are so…read moregrateful for her 2 years there. She experienced every milestone in her first 2+ years with Miriam and Tere and we'll always treasure the loving, attentive care they provided. We're already hoping to reserve a spot for our 2nd due in a few months! Miriam does an amazing job keeping the kids engaged and learning, always on pace with each child's development, and is just so thoughtful about everything she does with the kids. We can't wait to be a part of the Retonos family again!

My daughter attended Briarwoood preschool for close to 9 months and loved it. The teachers are…read moreextremely caring, and the administration has been very welcoming to us. My daughter was able to participate in a yoga class and music class on a regular basis. Students are also able to participate in My Gym program for a smaller fee. My daughter's teacher, Miss Ingrid, was amazing as well! Kids usually engage in different crafts and projects, which they are able to take home with them at the end of the week. They get to see and learn about different animals (another program that the preschool participates in). I very highly recommend this preschool. Not related, but I really think that it would make the look and feel of the school the little better, is that they need to update their furniture and paint some of the areas inside the school. It's looks a bit it worn out and needs some care. However, don't let the look of the school to dissuade you from sending your child there. Amazing program and caring teachers!

Briarwood is a fantastic preschool and a really well kept secret here in the valley. Our oldest…read moredaughter just transitioned to TK at Carpenter and she was extremely well prepared because of Briarwood. We just started our twins there a couple weeks ago and they've been loving it as well. They had a typical amount of separation anxiety, but everyone there has made them feel welcome, safe, and loved. The teachers are caring and thoughtful and they create a very comfortable environment for little ones. The programming is enriching with a nice balance of structured and unstructured time. It also draws a great community and we've made some wonderful friends through the school as well. The school has a long track record of success, we even know kids who are in college that went to Briarwood and their parents still rave about it. We are so grateful for Briarwood and we're excited to have our kids there for a couple more years!