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5.0 (35 reviews)
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I graduated from Bright Star back in 2006 and till this very day I remember Ms. Lisa and Ms. Vicky. I remember all the fun times I had coming here and the feeling of safety and security. I think because I had horrible separation anxiety as a child, I remember attending here so vividly and feeling secure(I also have photographic memory) because they made sure to make this place feel like a second home. Based on my personal experience as a young girl, I would recommend many children to have the privilege of attending this preschool. These teachers will treat your children like their own.

Diana R.

Highly recommend this headstart my son Daniel was attending since he was 3 my daughter the same . Both of my kids loved it here it's Soo much fun and at the same time they learn what they need to learn before going to kinder my daughter misses Miss Lisa So so much till this day she does not want to go to her new school. Miss Lisa and miss Vickie are such great and caring teacher and they have so much patience for our kids. They will work with you and if you need something they will also help you out. Since the pandemic happened they managed to keep everything so organized and sanitized. At the end of the year the kids have a little graduation and they all feel so special in some type of way. I highly recommend this place I miss my kids going here. My daughter got so attached to her teacher and she loved going here she would go into school so happy she would forget about me. For the summer they also have water day once a week. Kids love it.Take your kids here you won't regret it I promise!

If you are looking for a preschool that will teach your child social, emotional, academic, and physical skills within an incredibly nurturing and caring environment, then Bright Start Preschool is the school for you! It offers a small student to teacher ratio, with twelve students or so, which is what I preferred. I highly recommend parents to enroll their son/daughter in Bright Start Preschool. I first learned about this wonderful preschool from my cousin who enrolled her son years ago. Upon our family tour in 2019, I loved the school director and teacher, Mrs. Lisa (a.k.a. Elizabeth Reyna Sanchez), right from the start. The school is located in a residential area and the classroom is a home fully redesigned as a complete classroom environment. The yard is a fun spot with little houses, slides, and tricycles for kids to get out their energy and play. During the tour, we were given a thorough explanation of the curriculum provided and the many wonderful subjects that would be taught thematically throughout the year. She gave us the schedule and other valuable handouts in order for us to fully be informed about how Bright Start Preschool functions. I recognized many Lakeshore curriculum materials and that really impressed me. I love the schedule for the day and the structure provided for Circle Time, Group Activities, and the Child Directed and Enhancement Activities (i.e., manipulatives, language, math, cooking, art, and science). I am a former elementary teacher so I know an excellent and prepared educator when I see one. My spouse and I visited several preschools throughout the Valley to make our decision, and we made the right choice. My daughter attended from Sept 2020 to June 2021 and graduated from Preschool on June 11, 2021. Mrs. Lisa and the second teacher, Mrs. Vicki, ran a fantastic program. Student work was displayed everywhere, organized by themes. The classroom was extremely kid-centered and colorfully inviting. Each area of the classroom had a purpose such as where students can read books, where students gather to start the day to review the calendar, several small tables to work, a place to play with toys, and so-forth. One of my favorite parts of the day was that Mrs. Lisa made the time to have students learn the Pledge of Allegiance and recite it to start each day. It gave me so much joy and pride to hear my little girl recite it. I also loved how Mrs. Lisa had activities for Halloween (kids got to dress in costumes), Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter (egg hunt was organized for kids), and more. My daughter incredibly benefited from the Full Day program, attending 3 days a week. My daughter learned to write the alphabet letters, identify and write numbers, shapes, and so much more. She also painted, colored, and did so many arts and crafts projects. My daughter looked forward to school every single day. Mrs. Lisa and Mrs. Vicki were so attentive, kind, and caring for all the children. They created such a beautiful and welcoming classroom community. Given a small student population, my daughter learned so much because the student to teacher ratio was a low number. My daughter always shared all the things she learned, academic or social, and this for me was a testament to the positive impact Bright Start Preschool made upon my daughter. Ms. Lisa is absolutely organized and so professional in all communication by providing memos and communicating via a phone app called Brightwheel. I also enjoyed when she occasionally sent pictures of my daughter doing various activities. I like her two-part security system that all parents (or authorized person on list) must use the Brightwheel app to check their child in and out. The second part requires that one press a buzzer so she can view visitors on a camera and then she remotely unlocks the door to allow one to pick up one's child. Mrs. Lisa and Mrs. Vicki took every health precaution to keep the students safe, given the Covid-19 pandemic affecting us all. I appreciated every requirement to keep my daughter safe such as doing temperature checks to check-in, requiring students to keep their masks on at all times (except to eat), wash their hands often, and keeping their distance. They kept things so clean and sanitized. Overall, Bright Start is a wonderful and loving educational preschool environment. You and your child will always be welcomed with a smile and your child will learn so many important educational and social skills. I appreciate all Mrs. Lisa and Mrs. Vicki did to make my daughter's graduation from preschool and end-of-the-year activities special, even though it was done differently because of the ongoing pandemic. I will treasure the graduation photos and classroom picture for years to come.

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4.5(50 reviews)
1.2 mi•Valley Glen

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Little Sunshine was the absolute best decision we could have made for our little one's daycare! He…read moreattended from 1-2 years old and grew and developed beyond our wildest imaginations. He could count to 20, name his different body parts and was asking for books by name by 22 months! The environment is so bright and clean and Narine and Paola care for the kids with every fiber of their being. Home cooked meals and a priority of outdoor time were a huge deciding factor for us when choosing them for our care. The market and marketing around childcare is so dense and hard to wade through that I was thrilled when we were introduced to Little Sunshine. They became like family to us and graduating to preschool was such a bitter sweet moment. Sad to leave, but so lucky to be set up for a great and successful transition because of the play, socializing and learning built at Little Sunshine. 10/10 recommend.

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4.9(70 reviews)
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My daughter attended this daycare for two years, and we had such a wonderful experience! I'm truly…read moregrateful for all the care, attention, and warmth she received during her time there. The teachers are kind, warm-hearted, and very attentive to the children. My daughter was always happy to go to daycare, which as a parent says so much. I loved that their days were filled with a great variety of activities -- learning through games, cooking activities, creative projects in the classroom, and plenty of active play outdoors. She was always busy, engaged, and excited to tell me about her day. I was also very happy with the food they provided. My daughter loves to eat, so this was definitely important to us! She always came home full and happy, and I really appreciated the variety of meals and snacks offered throughout the day. After two years, we are leaving with so many warm memories. It's a wonderful feeling to know that your child is spending her day in a place where she feels happy, comfortable, cared for, and loved. A big thank you to all the teachers and staff for everything you've done for our daughter!

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This will probably be the best decision i've made in terms of setting my daughters up for academic…read moresuccess. My kids learning far surpassed my expectation - and my husband and I are M.D. and master's educated. We take academic very seriously, i do not worry at all dropping my kids off. Ms. Roshana is an amazing director. Ms. Allah is incredible w preparing my daughter for elementary. Both my kids learned English, alphabet, colors, numbers, singing n much more after 5-6 months there. They are emotionally intelligent due to social interactions with other children. Not to mention- this is a nurturing environment w staff who love, care and treat our children like their own. Ms. Rumanik, Ms. Anita and much more helped raise my daughters to be proud, independent toddlers.

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4.8(95 reviews)
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4.7(13 reviews)
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Greenleaf is a dream for both Children and parents alike. The program allows your child to ease…read moreinto the new experience at their own pace, truly supporting the ethos that we are individuals. Our son found the transition comforting, especially after an entire year of lockdown. The teachers are so kind and communicative, the parents and other children are just sweethearts and the activities and programs are so unique. All the aspects of the program highlight Vanessa's thoughtful choices in all areas of the school. Most importantly, we have noticed our little one absolutely flourish in independence and exploration of ideas. I truly couldn't recommend Greenleaf more!

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5.0(4 reviews)
1.8 mi•North Hollywood
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My son was at Le Petit from 4months old to 2 years. He absolutely loved it there! The staff truly…read morecare about the kids and treat them as their own. They were also very supportive as I left the place crying for the first week straight (so many hormones!!). The facility is clean, safe and hidden away which I liked. I would highly recommend this daycare to friends and family. We have moved up to their sister school, New Generation Preschool, and it is amazing too. Family run and so much love for the kids. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers at Le Petit, you are missed!

This review has been long overdue but if there was an option to put 6 stars, I would. There is so…read moremuch love and care from this daycare from the moment we first enrolled our little girl who started from 6 months-2 years. My husband and I were looking at multiple daycares in our area knowing that we'd have to go back working full-time. The top things we were looking for was a place that had a large enough space for kids to roam but small enough that it feels intimate and homey, a place that was safe and clean, and most importantly, somewhere where you knew the staff cared for the kids. Le Petit is exactly that and more. Zari and the teachers were always so attentive. Every single time we'd pick up our daughter, she would always be smiley and happy. Thank you Le Petit!

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Harmon Oaks Noho West

5.0(10 reviews)
0.4 mi•Valley Glen
Locally owned & operated
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This school has been nothing short of amazing, and I highly recommend it to any family looking for…read morea nurturing and enriching environment for their child. Our son attended the school from the age of about 2 1/2 until nearly 6, and we could not have been happier with our experience. Every teacher he had was incredibly caring, knowledgeable, and dedicated to his growth and development. The school offers a wonderful and diverse curriculum, and our son had the opportunity to participate in additional activities, including soccer and Armenian classes taught by an outside coach and teacher. We also greatly appreciated the school's convenient hours, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, as well as the extended drop-off and pick-up options, which made our daily schedules much easier to manage. We are so grateful for the wonderful experience our son had at this school and for all of the teachers and staff who played a part in his early years. We will truly miss everyone and will always look back on our time here with great appreciation.

Our son started at Harmon Oaks NoHo West, the second and newer campus, when he was just 19 months…read moreold. Now, four years later, he is graduating as a Blossom, their equivalent of Transitional Kindergarten. Among his graduating class, he is the longest attending student and the very first child to start as a Seedlet and complete all four years of the program from beginning to end. We proudly refer to him as a founding member and a LIFER! Watching our child grow alongside his cohort of classmates over these past four years has been such a special experience for our family, and for all of the families who have been part of this journey together. Mariya, the administrator, not only has the professional background and expertise, but more importantly the personality, talent, passion, and true calling to make this establishment the magical place that it is. She has an incredible ability to build diverse, beautifully balanced classroom communities, and her continued investment in both talent and professional development for the staff truly sets Harmon Oaks apart in meaningful and developmentally impactful ways. One of the things that immediately stood out to us, and completely put us at ease as first-time parents enrolling our child in a nursery program, was how thoughtful and intentional their onboarding process is. Instead of introducing many children at once, they bring them in one at a time so each child has the opportunity to build trust, bond with the teachers, and adjust to the environment in a calm and supported way before another child joins. That level of care made a tremendous difference in our son's transition into preschool. He bonded with his teachers very quickly, and we truly believe that strong foundation shaped how secure, confident, and excited he felt coming to school every single day. Harmon Oaks has created something truly special with their Reggio-inspired, STEM-focused approach. The environment encourages curiosity, creativity, collaboration, problem solving, and independence in ways that feel natural and joyful for children. Over the years, we have watched our son grow academically, socially, and emotionally through hands-on learning experiences that genuinely sparked his love of learning. Our son is graduating from preschool already equipped with foundational reading and writing skills, a deep sense of mathematical thinking, problem solving abilities, a love for experimenting and discovery, basic sign language, class etiquette, self regulation, and genuine respect for both friends and teachers. But most importantly, he is graduating with a true love for learning and a strong sense of belonging within a collaborative classroom community. That, to us, is the greatest gift a school can give a child. The teachers and staff have been extraordinary throughout every stage, from Seedlets to Sprouts to Bloomers and now Blossoms. They are warm, attentive, patient, and deeply invested in each child's development. It always felt like our son was truly known, understood, and cared for as an individual. As parents, there is nothing more meaningful than knowing your child feels safe, loved, challenged, and excited to learn. Harmon Oaks NoHo West gave our family that and so much more. We are endlessly grateful for the role they played in our son's early childhood, and we could not recommend them more highly. PS: I just asked my son if he wanted me to include anything extra in my review and he said "You forgot to name all the teachers I love! Ms. Amy, Ms. Emily, Ms. Joy, Ms. Mariana, Ms. Reyna, Ms. Anahit, Coach Pancake, Ms. Mariya has also been my teacher in every class and she is so proud of me. I am going to go back to read books for them when I am in kindergarten!"

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4.9(13 reviews)
1.5 mi•North Hollywood

Three years ago, we found Laurel Hall Preschool somewhat unexpectedly, and looking back, I'm so…read moregrateful we did. Finding a place where you feel comfortable entrusting your child to someone else's care is not an easy thing, especially when your child has additional developmental needs. Laurel Hall has been such a meaningful part of our daughter's early childhood, and our experience has been incredibly special. One of the things that stood out to me from the beginning was the welcoming atmosphere and the genuine care that goes into creating a positive classroom environment. Lesley, the Director, and Marcela, the Assistant Director, have been wonderful in making families feel heard and supported. They've also been incredibly accommodating when it comes to collaborating with outside professionals. Our daughter has benefited from speech therapy, occupational therapy, and other specialized services, and the school's willingness to welcome providers and coordinate with professionals, including school district personnel, has made such a difference. Over the years, our daughter has had the opportunity to learn from several teachers, including Wendy and Yeran in Room 1, and Melanie, Ke, Carin, and Elke during her time in Room 2. Each classroom has been another chapter in her growth, and we're grateful for the teachers who have been part of her journey. She is now in her third year, with Marcela and Elizabeth, and we couldn't be happier with the environment they've created for her. Something I especially appreciate is that she has always been included as part of the classroom community. Her individual needs have never defined her experience or made her feel separate from her peers. She's encouraged to participate, build friendships, explore, and learn alongside everyone else. As a parent, that is something I value tremendously. We've watched her make incredible strides over the years. Her language has blossomed, her social skills have grown, and her confidence and engagement have improved so much. It's the little things, too, like hearing her come home using a new phrase, telling us about something she learned, or sharing a story about her day. Those moments mean everything. I also have a background in preschool education and behavior analysis, so I appreciate the importance of a thoughtfully structured curriculum, hands-on activities, play-based learning, and opportunities for meaningful social interaction. Laurel Hall does a wonderful job providing those experiences without relying on screen time. Having had the opportunity to see the classrooms in action during the school day, I have a genuine appreciation for the learning environment they've created. And just as important as the classroom experience is the community. The families are warm, welcoming, and supportive, and it's been wonderful becoming part of a community where children and parents alike feel connected. There are so many things that make a preschool special, but ultimately, it comes down to knowing your child is somewhere they are valued, encouraged, understood, and genuinely cared for. Laurel Hall has given us that peace of mind and so much more. We are incredibly grateful for the teachers, leadership, and families who have been part of our experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Laurel Hall to any family looking for a nurturing, inclusive, and enriching preschool experience. *edit for spelling

We have absolutely loved our time at Laurel Hall Preschool! Our son is there for his second year…read morenow. It has been such a wonderful experience for him and our family. The teachers are amazing, the community is so warm and welcoming, and there are so many special little touches that make this school feel extra special. From the adorable events like the Trikeathon and Christmas Sing to the incredible amount of time the kids get to spend outdoors, it really captures that quintessential California preschool feel. I especially love the play-based approach. The kids get to explore, create, be outside, and just enjoy being little, all while learning so much along the way. It's such a thoughtful balance of fun, independence, and early learning. We feel so lucky to be part of the Laurel Hall community and couldn't recommend it more!

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My daughter's two-year-old room for the Science Walk!

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