Best school ever the teachers are always nice and the principal is so kind…read moreI have been here for five years and never had a problem

I was an LAUSD office technician who worked at Rosewood STEM in the 2021 school year…read more The teachers, nursing, custodial and cafeteria staff were the nicest people. In my short time there, I met some largely decent parents and enjoyed being able to serve. Principal Linda Kaye-Crowder, however, is a duplicitous bureaucrat. Don't take anything she says at face value because she has two of them. She presents herself as a compassionate individual, but she is working for the system, not for your kid. She mocked one child's gender expression when she thought no one was listening. (But I was.) She would gossip about parents behind their backs. Part of this is owing to her age, the other is that she has zero leadership ability whatsoever. It's a STEM school where the principal doesn't do email, apparently. She only sometimes wore her surgical mask in 2021, so she didn't even conform to the rules set forth by the county of Los Angeles or LAUSD. There is no school security (which is more of an LAUSD issue). A rear fence was only sometimes secured. There was also asbestos in the walls as late as 2022.

If you are looking for high quality education in a welcoming environment the Center is just what…read moreyou're looking for. While the school has a reputation for a "celebrity school." The school also has a wide variety of kids from various socio economic classes. And the teachers and staff treat everyone equally. My daughter came to the Center in 5th grade. During covid she just wasn't getting the type of education she needed at her public school so we decided to take a chance and apply to the highly coveted school. We got incredibly lucky that she got one out of two spots that were available. She and us were welcomed by the school and felt included in the community immediately. My only regret is I wish we had started her at the Center. If you are lucky enough to get in don't turn around this high quality education in an amazing environment.

We lived next door to this school for many, many years. Overall, things appeared to run smoothly,…read moreand we generally had a positive impression of the school. Unfortunately, that changed several years ago after an issue involving the landscaping along the perimeter fence and a subsequent interaction with Damien's assistant. The ivy and hedges provided an important privacy barrier between the school and the neighboring residences. At one point, the landscaping crew trimmed back sections directly in front of several residents' bathroom and shower windows, creating a direct line of sight between private residential spaces and areas used by students. Naturally, this was uncomfortable for everyone involved, including both the residents and the children. We respectfully brought the concern to a staff member named Enya (or Enia--I may not be spelling her name correctly), who was identified as Damien's assistant. Rather than addressing the concern, our experience was that it was dismissed, and the trimming continued in the very areas we had asked be left alone. Over time, more of the privacy barrier was removed. If you ever visit the property, you may notice that the seating arrangement on one side of the school changed. When we lived there, parents would sit on bleachers in an area that overlooked these residential spaces, but the layout was later modified. While I cannot say why that change was made, I can say that I noticed the change after the privacy concerns had been raised. Another concern was the timing of the hedge trimming. The landscaping was often done when the plants were dry, releasing large amounts of pollen and debris into the air. It was very common to hear children coughing and sneezing during or shortly after the landscaping work, which was unfortunate. I also recall that a portion of the preschool's roof appeared to leak during periods of rain. Although repairs seemed to be attempted on multiple occasions, the issue appeared to persist. Another recurring issue was parking. Street parking in the neighborhood was already extremely limited for residents, yet employees and parents frequently occupied many of the available spaces throughout the day, even though the school had a large underground parking structure available. As a result, neighboring residents and their families often had to park several blocks away to get home. While I understand that parking can be challenging for everyone, greater consideration for the surrounding residential community would have been appreciated. Up until our interaction with Enya, residents in the neighborhood, including us, had what we felt was a positive working relationship with the school. It was disappointing that this issue changed that experience. We no longer live there, so this no longer affects us personally. However, if I were a parent with a child attending this school, I would encourage the administration to ensure that its landscaping practices protect both the privacy of neighboring residents and the well-being of its students. Respect for the surrounding community and maintaining a safe, healthy environment for children should always be a priority.

Fully accredited private school in the center of West Hollywood. Great educational programs, very…read morefamily oriented.

Our daughter started studying here from 8 grade , now she is at 9 grade …read more Most important part my daughter is happy about her school, she loves it. Education here is strong. Students get chance to finish high school a year earlier and get to good college because of the knowledge they got here. They have political science and psychology class at 8 grade along with 9 graders , which is impressive. My daughter has Spanish and Russian language classes . Students get 100% attention from their teachers ! They are always welcome to stay after school and do their homework in safe and quiet environment! I strongly recommend that school !

My experience with Laurel Elementary School has raised serious concerns about the safety,…read moresupervision, and support for students, particularly those with special needs like my daughter. From the beginning of the school year, her IEP, which is crucial for addressing her Autism and speech delay, was largely ignored. This neglect not only caused my daughter to struggle in class but led to repeated incidents of harm and bullying that went unresolved. Despite informing staff of her challenges, calling for IEP meetings, and repeatedly requesting interventions, little was done. My daughter was subjected to ongoing physical harm (e.g., being bitten, hit, and cut with scissors), emotional distress from bullying (genitals were exposed, hair pulling, and had personal belongings taken and broken by peers), and behaviors typical of her diagnosis that were misunderstood or penalized. Reports to staff were met with delayed or dismissive responses, and resolutions rarely occurred. Even when physical evidence, such as photos of bruises and cuts, was provided, the incidents were minimized or dismissed as "normal kindergarten behavior." And worse was that her own teacher blamed her for causing "tension" because she didn't listen or act normal knowing she had an autism diagnosis. The school claims to offer a safe and nurturing environment, but what I observed was a lack of supervision and accountability. My daughter repeatedly came home with injuries or reports of mistreatment. For example, she described incidents where other students pulled her pants down or took her belongings, yet follow-up from staff was inadequate, with no consequences or lasting solutions. I also witnessed such events happening while staff stood by aloof and did nothing until I called them out. By October, my daughter exhibited distressing new behaviors, indicating the emotional toll the environment had taken on her. Efforts to resolve these issues with the administration were frustrating. Meetings were delayed for reasons such as Halloween events, or "slime day" and despite promises to address concerns, meaningful change did not occur. The administration's approach often felt more focused on excuses and deflection rather than ensuring student safety or implementing the IEP properly. The disconnect between the school's stated policies on safety, respect, and inclusivity and its actual practices is alarming. A consistent lack of supervision, delayed communication, and failure to implement necessary supports made it impossible to trust that my daughter would be safe at Laurel Elementary. I urge the district to take immediate steps to ensure staff accountability, proper supervision, and consistent IEP implementation. Families should not have to repeatedly fight for the basic safety and well-being of their children. My experience at Laurel Elementary is one I would not wish on any parent or child. I also complained to the district and pulled my daughter out, and they also seemed to disregard my concerns and didn't take my complaint seriously. The district is also complicit in their inaction and don't care for their students or families.

My son been going to this school since kinder he is now in 4th grade. I have nothing but good…read moreexperiences here. I love the staff they are very friendly and always willing to help. It's a small school which is what I love about it. They have great teachers and parents get along well. Thank you to Mrs.Diaz the principal of the school she is always there if you need anything.

Not a good school for children of color. Not diverse at all. My daughter went there from K - 3rd…read more The teachers were not attentive to her needs. She felt like a complete outsider and it was not a safe learning environment for her. She suffered because of it. The teachers were not trained properly. I would not recommend this school.

An amazing school experience for our son who is now in his second year. Excellent teachers in…read moretouch with their students' holistic needs made the pivot to virtual learning much more social/emotional based (as opposed to solely academic), and a phenomenal principal and staff helps. Add in amazing parent involvement and you get a private school education in a Publix school community.

My children both went to melrose, it was an amazing school! With first class teaching the teachers…read moreare really sweet to their students. I would highly recommend this school.

My son goes to Melrose Ave Magnet and the principal, teachers and staff are stellar. It's such a…read moresmart, considerate and loving community. So diverse and inclusive and they have an active anti-racist curriculum. We're so happy and lucky to be part of Melrose. Our son is getting a fantastic education.

What an amazing daycare! Oksana, Alyssa, and the team really love what they do and take great care…read moreof the children. I highly recommend! My daughter still misses them!

Wonderful daycare for our daughter! The staff is so attentive and caring. Our daughter squeals when…read moreshe gets to daycare which makes us feel to assured she is enjoying her time there. Love the caretakers who treat our daughter like their own.

We joined Tree Academy this year and we don't have enough space here to rave about the staff, head…read moreof school and the loving community of students and parents. The classes and electives are top tier and your child will love learning. As a parent or guardian you owe it to your child to visit and get to know Tree Academy!

My daughter went to REALM academy for elementary and middle school and I didn't know how we could…read morefind a high school that was as creative and loving, accepting and still academically challenging, as REALM. The administrator there recommended Tree Academy and she was spot on! Tree has such a caring, nurturing and joyful environment! My child is finding friends and new interests; she is flourishing and enjoying learning! I can't say how happy I am to have found this amazing school!