What a special spot. We get to know the kiddos here and the parents know our kiddos. I trust…read moreeveryone here with caring for them and a co-op is a unique experience. Hard work and lots of love go into it. Gentle parenting with a dope group of peeps? Sign me up!

This a a we're-trying-too-hard-to-be-hippies and reminds you of the snobbery & exclusionary BS of…read moremiddle school. Oh joy. The good points include the kids are exclusively outside (until it rains, which it does in LA), the variety of toys & the fact that parents, while working there, get to know each other. The bad is unfortunately pretty far-reaching: (1) they don't believe in saying sorry or having the kids say sorry for intentionally or unintentionally hurting another child. It's great to correct the action, but you should also back it up with an apology--this is meaningful to most people, just saying. (2) They don't administer sunscreen to kids, which wears off after 1-2 hrs, so you have to worry that your child is getting harmful UV-A & B exposure early on in life, and whole preschool is outdoors. (3)***They discriminate against any child that's a little different (our first child was shy) , which is cruel & horrid--the ADULT TEACHERS do this. Not everyone Is born a raging extrovert. Imagine what kind of modeling this does--the discrimination of others at such a young age-- to the children. The modeling of cruel behavior. Horrible. (4) They have no structure--they try so hard to be "yes people" & hippie-whatever at the expense of giving young souls the much needed structure they crave. Kids need a balance of both unadulterated freedom at this tender age, and structure. There is very little to no structure at the garden. (5) there's no where for the kids to go inside during inclement weather. Guess they didn't think about that... because of course it never rains in LA (facepalm) (6) the owner's whack. Just saying (7) there is ZERO parking for parents on their work day A wonderful Preschool we found, while a little pricier, is sooo worth it--La Cañada Preschool. Phenomenal. Incredible, dedicated staff, the most wonderful head of school ever, Debbie Ficarra, the preschool is a converted, welcoming home with a joyful backyard for play... my 3 kids have LOVED this school!!!

A Lifesaver and a Treasure…read more Chandler's Preschool quite literally rescued our family. We suddenly lost our nanny and were scrambling for care when the school had just opened--and we were lucky enough to be one of their very first families. From day one, we felt embraced, supported, and cared for in a way that exceeded all expectations. Our son just graduated from Chandler's and is heading into kindergarten not only confident and excited, but already reading. He was accepted into an excellent private school, and I have no doubt that Chandler's nurturing environment and thoughtfully designed curriculum played a huge role in preparing him. The teachers are warm, engaging, and truly see every child. The director runs the school with such intentionality--making sure the meals are always fresh, organic, and nutritious. The facility itself is immaculately clean and beautifully maintained. You can tell that everything, from the schedule to the classroom setup, is created with early childhood development philosophies in mind. Our younger daughter still attends, and I'm always blown away by the care and quality of education. She has weekly science lessons, cooking projects, and physical activities all seamlessly woven into her day. So much of the learning is hands-on and joyful--my kids often don't want to leave when I come to pick them up! We are endlessly grateful for Chandler's Preschool. It's been a home, a school, and a community for our family--and we can't recommend it highly enough.

*TLDR: Unless you are into Authoritarianism, do not send your children here*…read more Enough time has passed that I am ready to tell my family's story, to spare future families from heartbreak and drama. We spent 7 months of relative peace at Chandler's. There were definitely some pinkish to red flags that I ignored, but childcare in LA can be very difficult to find, so I dismissed my gut feelings. Our family required a preschool that accepted children at 18 months old, and they could accommodate that. I will lead with some brief positive aspects of Chandler's: availability of long hours, homemade and healthy breakfast/ lunch served, and some fairly decent teachers. Here's the ugly: The owner of the school, Carolina Garzzia, leads with an iron fist. Our first meetings with her led me to see someone not to be crossed, and her communication style has always felt very chaotic, non-cohesive, and cold. As an example, she has strong opinions about how long mothers should breastfeed--we found out as someone who took the tour with us and signed her child up ended up backing out at the last minute (losing her deposit) because Ms. Garzzia told her flat-out to stop breastfeeding. While this is not a religious school, the undertones are there (AI Jesus and the babies in heaven on their Instagram have been spotted), and the 2024 Christmas factor was on overdrive. I have talked to families (that practice different faiths) about how when they pushed back on the repeated request for their children to bring a Christmas ornament, Ms. Garzzia reacted with an astonished "In my 30 years of teaching, I have never!..."--well, maybe that is because you have created an environment in which people are uncomfortable talking to you, or you have traditionally surrounded yourself with the same kinds of people as yourself. About 5 months in, fellow parents at the school told us of a very upsetting event in which they saw a strange man taking photos of the gate and walking up the driveway, which is not supposed to be open during business hours. When questioned, this man became incredibly aggressive. The parent walked up to relay this information to the administration immediately and make sure they knew he was present. Chandler's admin were at first 1) nowhere to be found, and when they did show up, 2) sharply dismissed and told parent they were "taking care of it" without explanation. This is how this school meets any questioning, over a major SAFETY CONCERN... without curiosity, without sympathy. It's their way or the highway. This is where we met our own proverbial highway. This story is so stupid that it sounds unreal. In February of 2025, parents in the Chandler's school-run WhatsApp chat decided to create some sub-groups for the classrooms. Privately, a few parents and I had talked about how we thought it would be good for these to be parent-only, without Administration. An incredibly normal thing that most schools have--to plan teacher gifts, make weekend playdates, and yes, to talk it out when something unsettling happens. I was the one who denied entry of the administrators to our Caterpillar subgroup. For the sake of receipts, I have uploaded the exchange with redacted names except for the business owner. What happened after that was quite shocking. On Monday morning, I dropped off my child at their classroom and was called into the office by Ms. Garzzia, who locked the door behind me when I entered. She was not interested in hearing my perspective, and that this act of "rudeness" was seen as a challenge to their absolute power and their ability to control all narratives about the workings of Chandlers. I asked what the next steps could be, and Carolina replied sharply, "Oh I think we are done here. How can you trust us to take care of your child if you cannot trust us?" A very fair point. I asked for a check for the rest of the month's tuition, and to my surprise, this check was already cut, and a letter of dismissal was sealed in an envelope. I had to return to the classroom and take our sweet child out. Our family is horrified that the administration thought it was perfectly appropriate to retaliate against an innocent child and pluck him away from his friends and routine--all because of a perceived slight from a parent. This is their capacity for emotional intelligence and empathy. The administration was also aware that my parents had lost their home in Altadena to the Eaton Fire weeks before, and that my step-dad was still in the hospital after severe smoke inhalation. We were in terrible need of childcare, and they didn't care. I fully expect a response to this review that will be full of lies. That is their style. The bottom line is that parents deserve to be able to present concerns and questions without feeling dismissed or bullied.

Absolutely cannot recommend this school enough!! Our kiddo went there for 2.5 years, and we would…read morehave stayed forever if we could! The amount of care each teacher gives the children is unbelievable, and they really foster such an incredible community. Our child would come home every day with new skills and interests, and I am so grateful to each teacher there for contributing. We love you guys and miss you!!

We had the most lovely experience sending our daughter to both the Little Nest and The Nest on…read moreYork. The teachers are so caring and kind and really see each individual child. The space is beautiful and thoughtfully designed and the community is very sweet. Highly recommend checking out this special school!

We are so happy with the decision to take our daughter to Pequenas Semillas. The environment is…read morewarm, loving, educational, and clean. We can tell the children have fun every day and they are also learning so much. Our daughter (almost 2) wakes up talking about all her friends every morning, it makes me so happy, not to mention she is already picking up some Spanish (and refreshing her parents Spanish vocabulary as well). The other families are also warm and friendly, creating a true community fir our children. Maria is great with kids and parents. She gives updates on our child's day and eases any fears we have. I would highly recommend this daycare to anyone.

This review is long overdue! I am so grateful and lucky that i was able to have my toddler at…read morePequeñas Semillas Wonderschool. Only reason he is not there is because we have moved to Stockholm, Sweden. Her care for the children is in a beautiful home in Eagle Rock, Ca. There could not be a better environment than feeling safe in a home, in a small group of kids with the care that Maria and her staff give, it feels like family. They get healthy home cooked snacks and lunch! If you search around LA, its impossible to find schools that serve food. For a busy parent that is a game changer. She really plans ahead for the activities and themes she has for the week, that is dedication and passion. We get updates of what they did through out the day, from the time they went potty, nap time, stories and songs of the day! I can go on and on, just sharing a few of the pics where you can see they joy the kids have, which is the most important. She has limited space so highly recommend to plan ahead. Probably only one of the very few Spanish immersion daycares in LA. We love you Pequeñas Semillas & miss you!

My baby started to going at very early age she was one year old my baby have autism and she…read morecouldn't talk she couldn't communicate this center help her in a week she started to talk some words to eat on her own now she is 3 years old she can speak communicate so much progress she has achieved there in every way to be able to play whit other kids is amazing the way they are whit the kids the patient the dedication the love the time the all good intentions they have to help the kids the kids are secure and is a safe place and a safe environment for the baby's all the team America Rios Bertha Rodriguez the persons I spoked at the beginning so professional the team that help my baby and keep doing it now such a great job Ms. Laura amazing Person amazing patient she so loving whit the baby's Ms.Laomi is wonderful the patient so much love she gives the kids Ms.yessica have such patient dedication and so much love she gives to the kids amazing persons amazing team and the rest of the persons working there too in my own experience this program is amazing the progress the dedication the love the time and every person there is amazing thank you my baby is a happy baby and have so much advance in her life thank you please parents don't doubt this center is amazing thank you to everyone my baby Ariella will know in her future life that this center was a great help in her life. Please if anybody reading this and don't know nothing let me tell you your baby will be a happy and secure thank you Atwater park center.

At Water Park Center is a hidden gem for families seeking a nurturing child care.While it isn't a…read moreflashy, modern facility, it also isn't old or run-down--it's simply just right. The setting inside the church adds a comforting, community feel that you don't get at many child care centers. The real highlight and value is the incredible staff. They are some of the most caring, compassionate, and loving people I've ever encountered in childcare. They pay attention to each child's needs, they communicate well with parents, and you can tell they are genuinely invested in the kids' happiness and development. The playground area is a great bonus and gives the children a safe and fun place to play. My child has grown so much socially and emotionally since attending, and I'm grateful for the stable, loving environment they provide. I highly recommend At Water Park Center for any parent who wants their child in a safe place with staff who truly care.

Growing Garden is the BEST! Our son went there just after turning 2, and stayed for years. The…read morelevel of love, support and attention that Jessie and Mia Mia showed him was out of this world. They were truly like a second family to him (just one who could actually convince him to eat his vegetables!) Breakfast and lunch were provided every day, and communication with Jessie was always prompt and thorough. She was so enthusiastic about her work, and respected the little ones as the humans they are. She [somewhat magically] had 8-10 toddlers all listening to her every word in a way that was incredible to witness. We're so happy our son had the GG experience!

Nothing I can say can fully capture how amazing Growing Garden is. We've now sent BOTH our kids…read morehere and joke about how we wish we had more just so we could send them to this school. Jessie is an incredibly caring, engaged, enthusiastic, energetic educator who absolutely dotes on the children. She goes above and beyond to make sure each of the kids feels seen, challenged, and loved. They spend their days making art, learning in a fun way, making food, playing outdoors, etc. They are simply HAPPY here, and we credit Jessie with making our kids' first experience with school a positive, memorable one. We're so sad our GG days are coming to a close and fear no other teacher will compare to Jessie. We will cherish our memories here forever!

If I could give Bright Montessori a thousand stars, I would. Our youngest (of three kids) started…read moreat Bright at barely age 2 when our full-time nanny unexpectedly had to take medical leave. When I arrived for my visit, the director, Sakina, was hoisting a palate of strawberries from her car that she had bought from the farmers market for the kids' snack. From day one, our family felt welcomed and supported by Sakina and her colleagues and the parents at the school. Our daughter is thriving and we see every day how this loving community has contributed to her growth and development. The school has two beautiful classrooms with large glass windows/doors and a serene courtyard. One parent on Yelp commented about uneven pavement and I'm not sure I understand that. The space is perfectly safe (as well as clean and beautiful) for children to run around--I certainly wouldn't have sent my 2-year-old daughter to the school if I had any concerns. The teachers are extremely engaged and loving and I've watched them on a daily basis help kids to learn how to communicate and resolve conflict. Overall, the school is an absolute gem and I am so glad that we became part of this wonderful community. Our family is forever grateful for the marvelous work by Sakina, Vanessa, Michelle, and Romaline.

If I could give Bright Montessori a thousand stars, I would. Our youngest (of three kids) started…read moreat Bright at barely age 2 when our full-time nanny unexpectedly had to take medical leave. When I arrived for my visit, the director, Sakina, was hoisting a palate of strawberries from her car that she had bought from the farmers market for the kids' snack. From day one, our family felt welcomed and supported by Sakina and her colleagues and the parents at the school. Our daughter is thriving and we see every day how this loving community has contributed to her growth and development. The school has two beautiful classrooms with large glass windows/doors and a serene courtyard. One parent on Yelp commented about uneven pavement and I'm not sure I understand that. The space is perfectly safe (as well as clean and beautiful) for children to run around--I certainly wouldn't have sent my 2-year-old daughter to the school if I had any concerns. The teachers are extremely engaged and loving and I've watched them on a daily basis help kids to learn how to communicate and resolve conflict. Overall, the school is an absolute gem and I am so glad that we became part of this wonderful community. Our family is forever grateful for the amazing work by Sakina, Vanessa, Michelle, and Romaline.

We love this school in Hollywood! So excited for them to expand into Eagle Rock. The school…read moreprovides an amazing balance of structure and flexibility and we are so grateful to have found it. Our daughter has thrived since starting at 18 months and she loves going to school.

Our daughters attend Delaney Wright Hollywood and I cannot say enough good things about this…read morespecial place! The care and compassion shown to your children truly can't be beat. We have made lifelong friends here and I'm so grateful for the community we've had. It really is such a happy happy place for kids with tons of great activities like Yoga, gardening, Spanish classes and tons of art and play. I can't imagine our lives without this place, thank you so much to the incredible teachers and staff for all that you do!!