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!

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!

I'll begin by stating the obvious: finding someone to take care of your baby is not easy. I met…read moreLinda when I was pregnant with my first child while taking a walk around the neighborhood. Linda was, by chance (and luck), outside her home. She was friendly and introduced herself and her daycare. Being a FTM, I had no idea that good daycares get booked up quickly, so I didn't bother following up until after my son was born. That was probably one of the bigger mistakes I made as a new mom. When I reached out to enroll my son, her daycare was already full. Through a long and unpleasant process of trial and error, which involved enrolling and taking my son out of three different daycares for a variety of reasons (e.g., high staff turnover, too many illnesses or accidents, napping my then 18 month old at 3pm daily, etc), I finally found a preschool that fit. I wised up with my second child and enrolled my daughter with Linda during my first trimester. Having toured almost every infant care (both larger operations and smaller, in-home ones) and a sizeable number of preschools in the La Crescenta/La Canada/Montrose area, I can say with confidence that enrolling your little one at Miss Linda's Little Sprouts is *the best* choice you can make as a parent for your child. Some highlights of my experience with Miss Linda's Little Sprouts: 1. Linda has decades of experience and is a genuine, kind and friendly individual. She only accepts 4 children max and because of this small ratio, I can see that she's formed trusting bonds with each of the children. My daughter never cries when she goes to daycare, reaching out eagerly for Linda in the mornings. Linda has provided a safe and nurturing environment for my daughter, and I 100% trust her. 2. Linda really works with you as a parent to accommodate your wants and your child's needs. For example, while other infant cares would not allow me to bring food for my child in glass containers, she never had such a policy (trying to limit BPA exposure here!). My daughter has had trouble gaining weight and Linda is diligent in making sure she eats, including taking the time to spoon feed my daughter most of her meals. Linda and I share similar philosophies with respect to sleep/naps; since going to Linda's, my daughter has been able to fall asleep without assistance and generally sleeps through the night. Linda also sends me texts, photos, and/or updates throughout the day. She's also so helpful - my baby bottles and food containers are always washed before pickup! 3. The daycare is *clean*, which is so important to me. While my son was sick basically every other week when he started infant care, my daughter rarely got sick here. 4. Linda runs a fun and age-appropriate program for the kids. They always seem entertained and to be enjoying the various toys she provides. Linda sometimes takes them into her backyard on sunny days for mini water and other outdoor adventures and regularly plans fun art projects for them. She talks and sings with the kids, and my daughter knows and can say many words, including animal names and noises, colors, numbers, etc. Final note regarding the one negative review, this was not representative of my experience at Linda's daycare at all. I am truly so thankful to have my daughter in Linda's care. My daughter was only 5 months old when she started and is now a happy, sweet, and secure toddler - I attribute this, at least in part, to Linda and her care, love, and capabilities as a caregiver.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Linda! Finding daycare in LA is so incredibly tough in…read moreitself and we are so grateful to have found her. She cared for my daughter from the time she was just 6 months old, and I couldn't have imagined a better place for her during those precious early years. From day one, Linda extended her warmth and made us feel like family. Her genuine love and compassion created a safe and nurturing environment where my daughter absolutely thrived. The level of care and attention she provides is unmatched due to the small size of each infant group. Each day, she never failed to keep us updated on her growth, milestones, and all the little moments we didn't want to miss. Linda's facility is surgically clean, organized, and filled with toys, books, and other learning materials that engage and support development. What really impressed us was the way Linda fosters creativity, curiosity, and kindness. Our daughter experienced so many "firsts" including art and language. And learned so much that helped her grew into a confident, happy little human. Thank you, Linda, for the peace of mind you've given us and the joy you've brought to her early years. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a trustworthy and compassionate home daycare!

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!

Hands down, this is the best school in Glendale…read more Our daughter started here at just 18 months old, and now at 3, we're incredibly grateful to have found this place. From day one, we felt the love, care, and intention behind everything they do. This school provides a nurturing, safe, and genuinely loving environment. Safety is our top priority: the children are closely supervised, the environment is secure, and it's clear how deeply the staff cares about each child's well-being. The teachers are incredibly(!)--I can't stress it enough--patient and intentional, never taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Our daughter is seen and supported as an individual, with teachers taking the time to understand her needs and personality. A special thank you to Zara, whose calm and caring energy has made a huge difference in our daughter's growth. Another thing we really appreciate is the school's teaching philosophy. They blend Montessori methods with Piaget's critical thinking principles to create a child-led curriculum centered around what they call the 5 C's--critical thinking, communication, compassion, creativity, and collaboration. While academics are part of the program, what matters most to us is how our child is learning. She's already developing strong problem-solving skills, learning to communicate her emotions, work through challenges, and care for her friends--skills that will serve her far beyond the classroom. At just three years old, our daughter knows her numbers and letters, speaks two languages, and is learning her third (Spanish). GCC is very supportive of multilingual families and offers language options like Armenian and Spanish. We're so lucky to have found this school. We know that our daughter is in a safe and loving environment where she's building a strong foundation. Highly, highly recommend!

My daughter went here for a little less than a year and started when she was 22 months. Her…read moreteachers Ms. Maritza and Ms. Lara are the sweetest, kindest teachers. They are both loving and really care about the kids and their responsibility as caretakers for our precious angels. I really appreciate the regular updates on my daughter on the ClassDojo app. My daughter loves her teachers and her classmates so much. Whenever I would drop her off or pick her up, she was happy and excited to go to school. Ms. Sondra (the director) is responsive and communicative. A few notes for other parents: They give snacks but no meals. They offer hot lunch for $6/day; They do not charge extra for diapering; Their summer school is filled with fun activities and water play once a week; They offer a fun and interactive dance class on Thursdays; Their outdoor play areas are filled with toys, bikes, playground equipment, including swings for babies and toddlers; Almost every holiday they make it special occasion for the kids and parents. My daughter is going to a dual language school next month, but we will sincerely miss Pennsylvania Ave. Montessori.

The teachers are great. My daughter loves to be there. She is going there for almost 2.5 years. She…read moreis having food allergy. Teachers took that very seriously and always ask us before they offer any food to our daughter. We are grateful to Pennsylvania Avenue Montessori staffs. Wishing best of luck to them.

I am so grateful to be a parent at Montrose Avenue Infant Care. It has opened rather recently, so…read morewe were one of the first babies. The head teacher, Miss Anna, has been working in this field for about 20 years and she is wonderful at what she does. She truly loves my baby and he loves her too. The center is in a small cottage in a very tranquil area. It has all the intimacy of a home daycare with the infrastructure and accountability of a large center, because it is affiliated with Pennsylvania Ave. Montessori down the street. I get so many photos of my baby having fun throughout the day, and a comprehensive report about his eating sleeping and diapering at the end of the day. Both of which are so important to me.

First time mom here and was very hesitant on my 6 month old baby to start daycare. Lucky for us we…read morefound this wonderful infant care. Miss Sondra was extremely welcoming and informative which made the process a lot easier. Baby is doing very well and I feel comfortable knowing she's being well taken care of. Appreciate the staff at Montrose Avenue Infant Care.

I should have written this review sooner but it has been hard to find the right words to express…read morehow great this school is and how grateful we are for them. Our family has had two kids attend from age 2 and both have loved it. Zara the owner, every one of the teachers, and the parent community are all wonderful. Our kids have learned, grown and been really loved. The school does an amazing job of balancing education, play, and emotional development. I cannot recommend this preschool enough.

We have loved this school. Our son began at age 2 and just graduated. The teachers genuinely care…read moreabout the children and are happy to see them. The director, Zara, is amazing- caring, communicative and prompt to respond with any questions or challenges that arise. The classroom sizes are small, the lunch that is served is healthy and unprocessed. We feel that our son's quirky, unique spirit has been honored and he is thriving, thanks to this school. We are sad to move on!..... but, we also feel he is well prepared for the next steps and this school has made him excited to learn and do new things. Highly recommend.

I highly recommend Gaya's Schoolhouse! Gaya has been a central part of our child's growth over the…read morepast year and a half. We first met Gaya when our baby was only 6 months, and we've watched them grow immensely. Our child is always excited when Gaya comes to the door. From home-cooked meals to hands-on help in drawing shapes and animals, we are grateful for all Gaya has done. A+

Gaya is absolutely amazing! Her schoolhouse feels like home to all the children! Gaya teaches…read morechildren not only knowledge in all fields of life, but also skills, team work, friendship. Our toddler who is usually shy took active part in the end of school year graduation play. She danced and to our surprise said a couple lines! Lunch break there is a whole experience - every food is picked and cooked with love daily! Our picky eater eats everything including beets, celery, beans, hummus, herbs and more! Great community of families! HIGHLY RECOMMEND GAYA SCHOOLHOUSE!

Exceptional preschool experience for our two granddaughters! After intense research and visits, our…read morefamily chose Montrose Preschool at the Methodist Church. Our kids are happy and well cared for. The staff has been consistent for the past three years. Meals are included which saves two busy parents rushing to make breakfasts and lunches. They offer time for play,art and education! Our kids are ahead of age expectations. They also offer dance classes by a private teacher. We were so pleased, we chose it for the second baby too. Teachers are loving, the new director organized and up to date! Our community is so blessed to have this childcare opportunity!

My daughter loves Montrose Preschool. They have been making many improvements to the school. Her…read moreteachers, Miss Cynthia and Miss Melissa, are so patient, kind, and easy going. They have the kids wash their own plates and cups after lunch, which teaches responsibility and independence. They update their activities on the Procare app so you can see what they are learning and working on. We'll miss them!