THE BEST LITTLE SECRET! We were so blessed to have found out about this gem of a place back in 2015 from friends who had their twins attend. The teachers are so wonderful and caring. We put our son in for a year in 2018 and we were so impressed with how much Spanish he learned. He tested in and got into El Marino as a native Spanish speaker! Our daughter went for 2 years 2023-2025. They go above and beyond with all kinds of arts & crafts and performances. They also have enrichment classes for music, movement and PE. Our kids were all smiles after school and often not wanting to leave. They have made some friends we know we will have for the rest of our lives! It's all so wonderful! We can't recommend it highly enough. read more

A joyfyl place where Spanish is lived, felt and loved! Program Features : Thematic + emergent curriculum inspired by children's interests Self-regulation and school readiness Developmentally appropriate curriculum We cultivate. a sense of wonder through play, music and movement Nature, gardening, science and whole-child development read more

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We could not be more grateful for this gem of a preschool!! My older daughter had the most magical experience here and my 3.5 year old son is now attending. They both attended other schools in the area before switching to "the school in the park" that they lovingly called it before enrolling. The students' days are filled with gardening, story telling, dramatic play, art etc. Everyday they have a different outside instructor come in to teach music, art, dance, PE etc. Neither of my kids spoke Spanish before this and it was amazing to see how comfortable they felt even Day 1. We found that the previous private schools talked a lot about community building, but fell short in creating strong relationships with the families and teachers. This little school on the other hand feels like a true family. After school the maestras are happy to have the parents hang out and talk, often offering everyone snacks and coffee. Older siblings and past students come to see their old teachers and catch up. The kids play together at the park after school. It is so rare these days to have these unhurried, unstructured connections! My daughter now attends El Marino, but even if you don't plan to send you child to a Spanish school - learning another language this young primes their brain for future learning :) read more

My son is on his second year at Beyond Pre-k. We opted to stay here a second year (instead of more convenient and free TK) because of how much we love the maestras and their program. My son loves going to school and it doesn't take but a moment to see why. 1. The activities they do- diverse, fun, creative. Everything from baking in the kitchen, growing plants starting from seeds/beans, witnesses metamorphosis, blocks, paints, games, playdoh, books, playground, trikes, balls games, dress up, etc. 2. Small class size. So much attention paid to each child. The maestras truly know these kids in such a short time. 3. They have a PE and singing/dance teacher come in weekly whom the kids adore. 4. Flexibility - they work with you and your child's schedules or particular needs 5. Respect shown to kids and adults and the way they handle conflict amongst the kids. Life skills. 6. Wonderful communication and updates 7. Language acquisition. Even if your child knows zero Spanish, they will! And the teachers are wonderful with ever level of Spanish knowledge. 8. Maestra Vera and Maestra Norma are truly lovely individuals. You can tell they love what they do and the kids and parents feel it too. I could go on, you get the gist. Spend an hour there and you'll know. read more

This preschool is amazing! When I was originally looking for a Spanish immersion preschool six years ago for my oldest, I was so blessed to find this gem! My two daughters attended here and thrived immensely. The school is excellent at teaching Spanish. They do so many activities including a lot of cooking, art, games, music and dancing. My son just started there this year and both my daughters told him on his first day, "This place is the best and please bring home the tamales you make." The best part about this preschool is the teachers. They are patient, kind and loving. All three of my children have very different personalities and these teachers are a great fit for all of them. They truly get to know their students and want them to succeed. The teachers are excellent at navigating emotional regulation and teaching the kids appropriate ways to express themselves. They've taught my kids how to work with their peers and resolve conflicts. As for Spanish, both my girls went on to Spanish immersion elementary and had an easy transition. Another awesome part about this school is the amount of art they do. My kids are creative by nature but my goodness, did this school make that creativity blossom! They do so many arts and crafts and have a huge art showcase near the end of the year to show off all their work. My daughters took so much pride in showing me what they had made. Overall, check out Beyond PreK, it's a wonderful preschool! read more

This is the best spanish immersion preschool. The teachers are engaging, attentive, and strive to create the best experience for each child. My son and daughter both attended this preschool and I cannot say enough good things about it! The teachers truly become like family. Kids are exposed to the spanish language through so many fun activities! read more

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This school is absolutely amazing. There are not enough positive words to describe this school. My son had never been in child care, and started here at age 4. He walked in and was so happy! He never complained, wanted to go everyday, even on the weekends! The maestras truly love each child and it shows in the each events they put on and every day. This place was a godsend and I highly recommend it! I never wanted to leave! read more

This place is an amazing hidden gem! Maestras Vera and Elvia are so sweet and incredibly wonderful. Our daughter loved her year there, we're actually sad to move on to kindergarten. The culture of the school, the location, the holidays and shows and sense of family is unlike any other place. This is the best preschool in Mar Vista. read more

Our son is in his second year of preschool at an incredible Culver City Spanish Immersion program. Located next to Culver West Alexander Park, this little school has been the most amazing experience for my son and my family. The teachers (two lead teachers along with several specialist teachers) are warm and nurturing, and they are consummate professionals who direct an incredibly organized, play-based, music-infused, and art-focused curriculum... completely in Spanish! We do not speak Spanish in our home, but our son is fluent, and he tested as a native speaker on the El Marino assessment. If your family is considering the dual language programs at El Marino or La Ballona elementary schools, this is the perfect preparatory program. I cannot say enough good things about this program! read more

We simply love this pre school. Our kids love the teachers ! They are so warm and friendly. The program is great. Our daughters learned so much during the years they attended. Thank you for all the kind words and for great care of our kids. read more

My son went to Beyond Pre-K for 2 years and it was one of the best experiences of MY life. It was definitely the best experience of his little life The teachers (Maestras in Spanish) are so loving and caring. My son was super excited to go to "school" everyday. He learned to sing cute fun songs in Spanish, he and his classmates danced, did little shows. There is a nice playground and park just outside the classroom building where he would run around and play with many of his school friends when class ended. He didn't speak Spanish before going there, which I though might be an issue, but somehow he picked everything up quickly, just as the Maestras said the kids do. They definitely worked some sort of magic because now my son can understand and speak another language! The icing on the cake is that besides having the best experience of his little life, the Maestras set him up wonderfully for "big kid's school"! We were all a bit sad when it was time for him to leave Beyond Pre-K for kindergarten. You guys need to open a K-6 charter school I whole heartedly 100% recommend this wonderful Pre-K school. Check it out, you will be glad you did!! Oh, and make sure to register as soon as they allow you to because spots in this school fill up quickly! read more

For all parents of children 3.5-5 years old looking for a great Spanish-Immersion PreSchool in Culver City/Mar Vista: Six years ago my son joined Beyond Pre-K en Español thanks to the recommendation of a friend. I was sold on immersion, but I was bowled over by the incredible art Maestras Elvia and Vera did with the kids. Every year they create a magical art show and open house in March, where prospective parents can come and learn about the school and marvel at all the wonderful work the children create while learning Spanish. The pandemic threw us all for a loop, and when my younger child dearly needed in-person school to offset the challenge of Kinder Zoom, he got to return safely in-person with the Maestras in a special after school program they created to help all the young ones struggling with online-school. They helped my son maintain his Español, learn dictado, and keep active with other masked kiddos. The Beyond Pre-K school and maestras have become family over these five years that our boys were with them. I've learned from the maestras how amazing a classroom can be when infused with art, generosity, and love. This year they have many spots still available for their pre-k program, because the pandemic canceled the spring open house and they weren't able to register families in the spring due to all the uncertainty. Usually people are lining up in mid-March to secure a spot. If you know someone who wants a wonderful Spanish immersion program, where students make art, learn to dance, sing, perform, cook, and create community, check out "Beyond Pre-K En Español" through Culver City Parks and Rec. You and your family will be transformed by the community the Maestras create! read more

This program is amazing! It's one of culver city's best kept secret for Spanish preschool. I wanted my daughter to get into El Marino elementary and when I talked to El Marino's office they highly recommended sending my daughter to Spanish preschool and they recommended this one. The teachers are so creative, patient and caring. They nurture the whole student. My daughter started off shy because of the not knowing the language but her confidence grew as she felt very safe and secure here. Also her knowledge of Spanish exploded and she even tested in as a native speaker to her spanish elementary school. I love this school! read more

This is a HIDDEN GEM!!!!!!My son was in a lovely preschool In Santa Monica, we we're happy there but we moved to the Del Rey area and I decided to change his preschool, I AM SO GLAD I did, because even the most amazing preschool can't compare to this one, it's BEYOND amazing, words can't describe the experience that you child will have with those 2 amazing teachers Maestras Vera and Elvia, the activities are so creative and fun, the children learn so many new things including Spanish, the teachers are so thoughtful, they cook amazing food for the holidays and the gatherings are beautiful, there is such a beautiful sense of community and tuition is half of the price of what I used to pay in Santa Monica for double of the quality of learning and love! if you are ok with the 9pm-2pm time slot don't think twice. read more

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My daughter has flourished here, such a lovely little school. I wish we had discovered it when my son was a preschooler, but it was only when he started at a Culver City Spanish immersion elementary as an English only speaker that we learnt about Beyond Pre-K. It seems to be one of those secrets parents in the know pass among themselves in CC, sending their children here so that they can attend school as a native Spanish speaker and basically skip the lottery. But while my daughter has picked up Spanish very quickly here, her preschool experience has been so much more than that - she's had such a truly wonderful time, and we are thankful she has another year to go. There is also a wonderful community of parents at this school and we are happy we are part of it. read more

Beyond pre-K in Spanish is one of the very favorite parts of both my boys' entire education. The maestras, Vera and Elvia are kind, caring and patient with both the children and parents, (who are new to leaving their kids). They have amazing, creative and wonderful ways for the children to spend their time in school, and the kids are immersed in Spanish in ways that are natural and organic. I made lifelong friends, and so did my boys. I can't speak highly enough of the program, which is miles better than other high-priced pre-schools. My boys were perfectly prepared for kindergarten and loved going to school each day. Give your kids and yourself a treasured gift and send them to this pre-school! read more

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This is such a wonderful preschool and we consider ourselves so lucky to have sent our son there! The maestras are both lovely people and spend incredible amounts of time and energy making the school a wonderful place for both the children and their families. Our son comes from an English speaking household but had no problem understanding and learning Spanish. We also saw him go through real growth at the preschool, especially at the monthly performances where he seemed to mature and grow more confident. When he started kindergarten, he was well prepared and in fact ahead of many of his classmates, which made the transition into elementary school so much easier and less stressful for our whole family. Our only complaint is that the maestras don't offer a k-12 option so we didn't have to leave! read more

THE BEST!!!! Words are not enough to express how amazing the 2 teachers there are. They go above and beyond to give the children the best experience possible Loving, attentive and utterly devoted to the children. I have yet to meet any teacher that could compare. We brought our son there because we were dissatisfied with "Kigala" in Santa Monica. Another bilingual preschool, much more expensive, yet very disappointing. Do yourself a favor and run to this school. read more

Do your self a favor and send your child to this AMAZING preschool. It might not look like much but let me tell you it is as good as it gets. The teachers are the most thoughtful, loving, hard working teachers you will ever meet. They are creative, fun and passionate about what they do. You want Spanish Immersion? This is Immersion, they will Immersion you. My son learned so much at this school. He has previously spent an ill fated year at Kigala in Santa Monica and learned a little Spanish, I guess, but after three months at BPK, he was teaching me Spanish and about bugs and letters and how to write his name and so on and so on. Besides the language Immersion this school expertly entwines fun preschool playtime with Kindergarden readiness. You kid will be learning like crazy and not even know it. Yes, they do give home work which worried me but it turned out to be great. My son eventually enjoyed doing it and loved getting his stamps for his work. It became a fun thing for us to do and I hope that it will make homework less scary for him when he starts Kindergarden next year. The school is super reasonable for what you get and the community that they create is priceless. My only regret is that we didn't send our son their sooner. I want to have another kid so I can send them there for two years. PS, I really am a parent of this school. I was not paid to write this. read more