Being an educator myself, this review is based on my professional and personal opinion; as well as…read moremy experience and observations at Grandview house preschool. Based on my observations in person and via the school cameras that parents have access to, this is not a developmentally appropriate environment. This is a developmentally restrictive environment. Children are subject to sit in one spot and entertain themselves with one small item that is given to them by a staff member that fits in their hand without any teacher interaction. Children's hands are not being washed before meal times or sanitized. In some cases, perhaps only being sanitized instead of using soap and water while soap and water and sinks are readily available and accessible, subjecting children to harmful chemicals. Meal times are served without having water or milk present on the tables, or any napkins or utensils available on the table for children. Children's are not offered or allowed to have water or milk while they eat because as I was told by a teacher there they don't want children to fill up on water and milk and not eat, however you cannot withhold water from children. That is a violation. harmful cleaning chemicals are used to sanitize classrooms and children are then brought inside the classrooms, being exposed to the damaging lingering orders. Teacher engagement and interaction is very limited, during meal times or free play teachers do not engage with children instead they chat with one another. These were just a few of the things that I observed on site and via the school cameras.

Best preschool period! The teachers are super nice and really care about the kids, to the point…read morewhere you end up considering them best friends or even members of the family! Our son has been going here for a few years and it's going to be really sad when he outgrows the school and has to go somewhere else. You can't find a better preschool for your kids in the Glendale area.

My daughter attended The Learning Place for about 2 years (age 2-4). We had a wonderful experience…read morethere. We toured a few preschools but we didn't want a home daycare and some of the more institutionalized schools were incredibly expensive. The Learning Place was a nice in-between where it was more structured than a home daycare but less expensive than a more institutional school. At around $1,000 a month for 7am-6pm program we thought it was a great deal. The school has a nice outside playground with shade and cushioning a nice little playground. In our time there they did upgrade the playground to have shade and padding which was nice. Inside it is very clean and they separate the kids by age. There are two doors between the outside and the school so it is secure. They have an iPad check in and check out system. We chose the Learning Place because the director, Ms. Enereyda (Ms. E) is incredibly warm and friendly. I can't say enough positive things about Ms. E. We also liked that she speaks both Spanish and English and we could chat with her in Spanish. The other teachers like Ms. Veronica and Ms. Melina are incredibly warm and friendly as well. We always had very positive interactions with the teachers. We always felt that our daughter was in good hands at The Learning Place. I initially signed her up here because I was working in Glendale. After a year I began work somewhere else but kept her at Learning Place even though we lived in Sherman Oaks. We liked this place very much. Overall - - I highly recommend the Learning Place. We loved our 2 years there.

Staff is super great and informative on a daily basis and always sent pics of our student…read morethroughout the day. We miss this school all the time! The children and other parents are super friendly as well.

Sevan, Jenny & Jarmin are the best caretakers! My family is blessed to be able to send our children…read morehere. My son went from age 1 to 3.5 as he transitioned to pre-school and my daughter started at 10 months and still attends. Highly recommend Tiny Footsteps for their structure, routine, cleanliness and great care! Thank you ladies. We love you!

Our two year old daughter has been going to Tiny Footsteps for ten months and we trust them like…read morefamily. I was overwhelmed and nervous about sending our daughter to daycare for the first time. I toured several facilities and ultimately went with my gut when I chose Tiny Footsteps. A couple things swayed me, number one it's a family-run daycare out of the family home. I think for kids transitioning to daycare for the first time, it feels like an extension of home. Like going to a relative's house. There's windows all around and good air circulation -- several places I toured didn't have much or any natural light. The kids socialize all together and I've seen with our daughter that it's given her an extra bit of emotional intelligence. She learned how to interact with the babies from watching Ms. Sevan, and once our son, her little brother was born, was attuned to being gentle and engaging warmly with him. Similarly hanging out with some of the older kids helped develop her vocabulary and motor skills trying to keep up with them. I think of them like a big pack of cousins the way she talks about them all at home. And one of my favorite parts, is that they make good, home-cooked meals. It's been such a great relief that we take Auva to daycare in the morning and she has two meals and two snacks there that we don't have to plan. She likes their cooking and eating as a group with the other kids has helped her widen her palate. Highly recommend! Our daughter still attends and we're grateful for their care!

My 2 year old daughter just started this school. This will be her second week. Now let me start…read moreby saying I am a controlling and paranoid mom! She is my only child and I was hesitant on even putting her in school this early. That being said, this place is AMAZING!!! My daughter not only LOVES going to school but she cries when it's time to pick her up!! Everything about this school blew my mind. Not only are the teachers sooo caring and patient with the children but they also put this paranoid mama at ease!! They have cameras that are so well placed everywhere that my child plays. I log on anytime I'm feeling anxious and see her playing. They also have an app where they update what your child did that day and upload photos!!! I am so very impressed by all the fun extra activities that the school brings each week for the kiddos. Last week they had a foam party, this week they had a reptile exhibit come to the school. I can't wait to see what is in store for the future! They feed the kids 2 meals and 2 snacks a day, which are healthy. I see them line the kids up to wash hands before and after they eat. I can go on and on!!! I'm so so happy. And most importantly my daughter is happy and thriving! Hands down the best experience. Thank you to the staff and the leaders!

My husband and I are so happy with Grandview House. Our daughter is thriving, happy, learning a…read morelot, and above all else, is loved and cared for here. All of the teachers are wonderful and know the children, even the ones that aren't in their own classrooms. Teachers communicate with parents regularly, update us via an app and even text, and there are cameras that we can access to watch our kids throughout the day. My daughter happily runs in every day and is happy when I pick her up. Being here has also helped her try more new foods at home and has made her naps more routine and consistent. I've seen many positive changes in her since she started a few months ago and I would recommend this school to any parent with confidence.

Our child joined GCS at just 3 months old and we've had an incredible experience from the very…read morefirst day. The teachers and staff are knowledgeable, warm, and communicative, and quickly put us at ease. Drop-off and pickup is filled with happy kids, and you can see the connection between families and staff. Our child has thrived at GCS, and we're thrilled to remain part of the community for years to come. Many thanks to Zara and the whole staff!

We found GCS what feels like randomly and a bit circuitously, but I feel so lucky and grateful to…read morehave landed here! First of all, there are surprisingly few programs that offer care for kids under 18 months, so I really appreciate that they have an infant class. Our daughter started at 12 months and is now 19 months, and she has learned so much and flourished at GCS in that short amount of time. The school has consistently been incredibly accommodating and flexible to our family's needs. The teachers are genuinely sweet, warm, and caring, and it's clear how much they love the kids. Zara, the director, is wonderful -- so kind, personable, and lovely to interact with, and it really makes a difference to feel that level of care and openness from leadership. Our daughter loves her teachers and is clearly absorbing so much from her environment. Mrs Rose, the lead of the Koala class, has been so great! Our daughter will come home acting out or trying to sing songs she learned at school, and it's obvious that what she experiences during the day really stays with her. She also looks up to the older kids in her class, and we've been told she's gentle with the younger ones -- which is so sweet to hear. She's getting stimulation, structure, and social development that we definitely couldn't have matched or replicated at home. GCS has given her such a strong foundation during a really important stage of her life. Another thing I really appreciate is how thoughtful they are around food. GCS was one of the only schools we found that would refrigerate and heat up lunches, which made it much easier and more pleasant to prepare good, healthy lunches every day. We've since switched to their lunch program though, which offers a rotating menu of daily home-cooked, nutritious food -- and our daughter LOVES it. She regularly finishes her portions and asks for seconds. Sometimes you can smell the food cooking during drop-off, and it smells amazing! We are unfortunately transitioning out for reasons unrelated to our experience here, and it's so so hard to leave. I'm really sad about it. We are going to miss GCS and the community so much, and we're incredibly grateful for the care, growth, and love they've given our daughter. This place is a gem!

We are about to wrap up five years at St. Mark's preschool and I wish there was a way we could just…read morekeep on here! Both my kids attended for three years. It was the perfect start for them. The teachers are kind, knowledgeable, and communicative. They help foster crucial skills in young humans and do it with such care and good humor. The yard is magical and I love how much time the kids spend outside. It is a second classroom for them. The classrooms themselves are warm and inviting and always filled with adorable art projects. The administration is warm, caring and incredibly organized. Finally, the community itself is a gem. My kids have both made solid friendships and by extension, my husband and I have too! I can't recommend this school enough.

Our son is about to "graduate" from Saint Mark's Preschool. He's been there for 3 years, starting…read moreat 2 years old, and I could not possibly be happier with our experience. In every classroom, he's had wonderful, caring teachers who have taught him, kindly challenged him, and encouraged him. We've made dear friends with fellow parents and have really enjoyed this lovely school community. I can't recommend this preschool more, it's been the perfect place for our family. I will miss the safety and comfort of this small school when we start Kindergarten.

Bonnie Academy welcomed our two-year-old after a disruptive cross-country move with open arms. They…read moremade her feel safe and cared for, even loved. After only a few days, our daughter was bubbling with excitement at drop-off. The entire team is incredibly kind and extremely accommodating. We loved the summer bootcamp series, that includes play-filled activities like a bubble show and an animal play day. The only reason we moved on was because our daughter qualified for a spot at her sister's school, and the convenience of a single drop-off was important to our family. I would highly recommend Bonnie Academy to any prospective parents. The love, care and patience really meant the world to us, especially as new arrivals to the state without any family nearby.

My daughter goes to Bonnie Academy great staff, they take care of your kids like their own. My baby…read moreis always happy whenever I pick her up from school. We love Bonnie Academy and staff! Super amazing

Both of my kids go to Step Up Academy, and here are the reasons we chose this place: small groups…read moreof kids, a covered backyard, healthy homemade food, and -- most importantly -- kind and patient teachers like Mrs. Ninette, Mrs. Armine, and Mrs. Milena. My 3-year-old daughter often plays "Mrs. Ninette" at home, and through her play I can see how much she admires her. It showed me that Mrs. Ninette is a natural leader -- she keeps discipline in the classroom while making learning fun. She organizes creative activities for the kids, like bringing ladybugs into the classroom, cooking together, or doing simple experiments. Twice a week, the children also have singing classes with Mrs. Anahit, where they learn beautiful Armenian songs chosen with great taste. Thanks to the teachers' hard work, the children were able to put on two wonderful performances -- for Christmas and Graduation -- where they sang, danced, and recited poems. It's clear to me that working with children is something Mrs. Ninette is truly passionate about, and that's why she does her job so well.

I feel so blessed to have found Step Up Academy! Ms. Ninette is amazing! She is very patient with…read morethe children and she makes learning and going to daycare fun for the little ones! I'm very grateful for Ms. Ninette. My son was not talking when we first started taking him late last summer; however, Ms. Ninette has been working closely with him and he has started talking, and continues improving each day! She's even managed to get him to try foods he refuses to eat at home. The fact that my son is excited to go to his "school" in the morning, assures me that he is in a good place while I'm working.