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.

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.

Our family had both of our kids at New Generation for over five years, and we truly can't say…read moreenough wonderful things about this place. It became a second home for our children and a special place for our entire family. Our kids were so well cared for, learned and grew so much, and made amazing friendships along the way. New Generation does such a wonderful job of creating a warm, loving environment where everyone feels like part of a little community. We will always be so grateful for the care, love, and memories our children experienced there!

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.

My son was at Le Petit from 4months old to 2 years. He absolutely loved it there! The staff truly…read morecare about the kids and treat them as their own. They were also very supportive as I left the place crying for the first week straight (so many hormones!!). The facility is clean, safe and hidden away which I liked. I would highly recommend this daycare to friends and family. We have moved up to their sister school, New Generation Preschool, and it is amazing too. Family run and so much love for the kids. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers at Le Petit, you are missed!

This review has been long overdue but if there was an option to put 6 stars, I would. There is so…read moremuch love and care from this daycare from the moment we first enrolled our little girl who started from 6 months-2 years. My husband and I were looking at multiple daycares in our area knowing that we'd have to go back working full-time. The top things we were looking for was a place that had a large enough space for kids to roam but small enough that it feels intimate and homey, a place that was safe and clean, and most importantly, somewhere where you knew the staff cared for the kids. Le Petit is exactly that and more. Zari and the teachers were always so attentive. Every single time we'd pick up our daughter, she would always be smiley and happy. Thank you Le Petit!

My son has been attending LPDC since he was 6 months old. He was our first baby and we had just…read moremoved to LA from SF so everything was still so new to us. The day we went to meet Karine and visited the daycare we immediately felt a sense of relief that we had found the perfect spot to care for our little one. My son is now 3 1/2 years old and is still attending - he just completed the preschool program. He has grown into a smart, loving and healthy boy thanks to Karine and her staff. My family and friends are always shocked when they see my son eat his vegetables and request for broccoli! We owe his positive development to this amazing place. Every day we pick him up he's always so happy. Teacher Rena has seen him grow since he was a baby and treats him as if he were her own. Teacher Emma receives him with such warmth and kindness every morning. Irina is Karine's mom and she makes the most delicious food for the kids, you often smell the wonderful home cooked meals during drop offs. I can't recommend this place enough! They keep the place so clean, have wonderful activities, celebrate birthdays and holidays, enjoy water games during the summer, hold music and exercise classes. As a first time mom, I'm so thankful for the help, support, guidance and recommendations Karine has given me every step of the way and throughout each milestone my son has accomplished. And as a working mom, there is no better relief than to trust my son is in a safe and loving environment for the entire day. We love LPDC and are so lucky we have them in our lives! Now - how do we stop our kid from growing so he can stay here even longer? :)

My daughter stated at LPDC when she was 6 months old now three and a half years later, we are so…read morehappy we made the decision to send her. She enjoyed going to every single day and always felt loved by Karine, Rena and Emma. My daughter loved all the extra activities whether it be water fun in the summer or music classes. She enjoyed all the home cooked meals and tried things that we could never get her to eat at home. On top of all that the hours were great.

Amazing School! When you ask my son if he likes school, he says- no, I LOVE school. His teacher Ms…read more Ambra is fantastic. She is a great educator and role model. The children are always involved in a new project, there's excellent communication between parents and teachers. We feel welcome and part of a community. As a former director and educator of daycare and preschools, I couldn't ask for more!!

A castle is a type of fortified structure built during the Middle Ages predominantly by nobility…read more Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble. In this case, United Children's Learning Academy (UCLA) is castle of education for our daughter and her classmates. The school balances art, math, music, science and physical fitness. Not going to lie that the school that our Child attended in Seattle was next to a water canal that is part of Lake Washington that links Lake Washington to Puget Sound. It was beautiful. While UCLA is not located next to a lake or park -- the school, the teachers, the administrators and the parents work together to create unique and beautiful experiences for our children in and outside of the classroom. Did I mention the strong diversity and inclusion of the students and their parents? I have spent time inside and outside the classroom with teachers, parents and our Child's classmates -- theatre, halloween, birthday, shopping, Dad's hanging out with the kids, etc. I truly believe that inside each classroom there is royalty. In these classrooms, there are tiny humans that will eventually grow up one day to lead different people, ventures, organizations, countries, etc. UCLA provides our Child the structure, social time, interaction time, empathic limits, downtime and education that preschoolers need to one become successful King and Queens.

Best private school in the valley. Teacher are on hand and parents are encouraged to be involved…read more Amazing experience

I'm glad our child has graduated this year. Change in some teachers and principal Matt coming on…read moreboard in 2025, and implementing changes that parents and kids are not comfortable with...I felt like we started at one school and finished at completely different one, and the sad part was that many students were not looking forward to go to school... And a spike at tuition, without any heads up to the parents felt wrong. In a good sense I would NOT recommend TCS , even if the school would lower the cost of tuition... very sad

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.

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!

Our son attended 3 summer sessions at Smart Start Montessori he was 4,5 and 6. Hey was always…read moreexcited by the time PK and K we're wrapping up because camp would be starting. Yay!!! They would plan fun, exciting and educational field trips. The marionette theater is always a fun one. There were water days on campus, crafts and numerous other activities for the kids The staff/teachers are amazing with kids and personable with parents. I always felt comfortable bringing an issue or concern to them, not that I had any. If you're looking for a reasonably priced fun and safe camp for the summer this is the one. Ronald Vandenbark-Woodward

I really wish I knew about this school sooner! I thought I needed to put my daughter in a Burbank…read morepreschool, assuming it would be better but had a horrific experience at Music Box Preschool. My daughter was advanced for Music Box's 2 year old class and was about to switch to their 3 year old class. When I was hunting for other schools even the YMCA said Music Box is one of the higher schools for academics. I really feel like Smart Start is like the best kept secret. I was shocked to find out they didn't have a weight list. The pricing was very competitive and might be cheaper if I remember correctly and even includes breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks. All 99% organic! When my daughter started, it was mid school year and she was one of the few potty trained but was actually behind academically. The teacher paid special attention to her during the paper work hand outs, kept me updated constantly and even sent home work sheets on what she needed practice on. She was caught up within 2 weeks and it was amazing how much her personality changed for the better! She was instantly a better listener and could follow multiple directions given at once. They snapped her terrible 2's away! I know to some parents academics aren't important or a priority especially at such a young age but every kid is different and has different needs. My daughter is very busy and active and their structure and program at Smart Start seems to make my daughter flourish. She has been reading words and writing for about a year now and continues to amaze me!