Treehouse Tots saved our little family during the craziness of Covid / quarantine. Our little wild…read moreheart son needed interaction outside of his home, and we are so so grateful to have found THT. Where do I start? The staff, the classrooms, the play areas, the special art projects, learning about other cultures around the world and observing their holidays, the specialty classes for music, yoga, soccer, dance...it was all incredible. INCREDIBLE! This place was heaven for our son! He absolutely loved it! And there is no guessing what's going on - they text you photos of all the fun activities and happenings daily. The Father's Day card they had the kids make is one of my favorite things of all time. It's right next to the series of self portraits they all did for an art project. I can't say enough good things about THT. Go visit the space for yourself! I cannot imagine our lives without this special place that helped our little man's creativity and personality blossom. It was such a special chapter of our lives. THANK YOU THT!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

Treehouse Tots is the most AMAZING place!…read more Miss Christi and Miss Hana have created a sanctuary of learning, love, and positivity for little ones to develop and explore so many beautiful aspects of themselves. We were so fortunate that our almost five-year-old got to spend his final year before kindergarten at this special school. The amount of care and creativity that goes into each child and each daily activity is astounding! Our child was seen and valued for all components of his personality and we saw the work of his teachers as the full extension of what we value most at home. We are so thrilled that our THT relationship will continue with our two younger children in future years. So much love to all of the THT family! We are so grateful.

We placed our 2 year old into this preschool after we had a negative experience at a prior one:…read moreSafe to say that we made the best decision ever by placing her at Magic Roots. The teacher to children ratio is wonderful and my daughter gets the individualized attention that she deserves (and did not receive at her old school). She gets so excited to come to school, which makes my mama heart so happy. Mindy and her staff are top tier. Their open communication with us has been nothing but appreciated. They treat our daughter like she is one of their own. I really enjoy the community that they foster inside and outside of the classroom and I plan to bring my newborn here once she is of age to attend.

My son Cody has been attending both the morning and afternoon sessions at Magic Roots for nearly a…read moreyear now. Mindy and the entire teaching staff are truly wonderful. They are kind, patient, caring, loving, and incredibly trustworthy. Cody started when he was a late one-year-old and now he's almost three. The growth we've seen in him has been amazing. If you're looking for a preschool in Westchester, I highly recommend Magic Roots.

We chose Kids Collective for our child mostly based on three factors: 1. True Montessori curriculum…read moreand culture, 2. Small teacher to student ratio, 3. Respectful, gentle and effective pedagogical approach. In our 5 months at the preschool, we can safely say Kids Collective has gone above and beyond our expectations with both their Montessori and Reggio Emilia classrooms. As a former preschool teacher myself, I can safely say that Kids Collective is a one-in-a-million school focused entirely on each child's growth and nurturing while also including the parents in a holistic, family approach. I recommend this school to every toddler parent I meet in west LA!

KC is such a unique place. It has both Montessori and Reggio Emilia which makes a perfect balance…read moreand lots of outdoor activities and learning. We loved the diversity of the school, such an amazing parent group and community. The teachers are caring, so creative and enthusiastic, the communication was always on point. We love the hollistic approach of following the child, the outdoor gardening, yoga, Spanish classes. The campus is very safe. My daughter still goes back to say hi to Szilvi the director and the teachers. :) Cannot recommend enough.

We have only been with Purple Magpie for a few months but have been so impressed! We came from a…read moremuch larger preschool in the South Bay and have been really happy with our decision to send our 4 year old and 2 year old to Purple Magpie when we moved to the Westside. A few things that we've loved that are noticeably better than our last preschool: 1) Diversity of activities for the kids - I have been consistently impressed with the diversity of activities for the kids and marvel at how the instructors have the time and creativity to develop different educational activities every day. There's dance class and yoga class every week. 2) Engaged and highly competent teachers and staff - Teacher Rosie (the head of the school) is exceptionally organized and we've found all the teachers to be energetic. Everyone seems to enjoy their job vs. other daycares where frequent staff turnover is an issue. We had some hiccups in our move to West LA and Teacher Rosie was very responsive and able to quickly accommodate changes in our schedule. 3) Well-rounded curriculum - our kids are learning all the academic skills they need to succeed, and are being taught Mandarin and learning about Chinese culture. Our kids' Mandarin is already better than mine after only a few months, and they have been reciting famous Chinese poetry to the delight of the Chinese grandparents and relatives. Our old daycare felt like a daycare, where the school was just watching the kids with minimal effort. Purple Magpie is a high effort place, where the teachers provide exceptional care and education. We'll be with Purple Magpie for a while, and would recommend it to anyone considering a great preschool in the Westside!

Our little one has been attending Chinese school for a few months and it's been a great experience…read moreso far. The main teachers we have are Teacher Rosie and Teacher Mei Mei. - Rosie is very organized. When we were initially learning about the school, she was very responsive to emails, answering questions, getting our first trial date set up, all our paperwork and tuition. Now that we are attending the school, she is equally responsive to text messages. - the school uses an app to keep you posted with pictures and what the kids did during the day. They keep this very up-to-date, which is really useful as well. Our family members love all the videos of our daughter, speaking in a different language. - I like how the class has a very age-appropriate structure, unlike some places that feel like more of a daycare. It is a mixed age class, but usually it starts out with some songs and learning vocabulary words, outdoor time, then art time. The classes are small enough to keep all the kids engaged and give every kid a chance to participate.

We've had such a wonderful experience with Bright Beginnings Chinese Immersion Preschool. My 6- and…read more4-year-olds work with the director for Chinese tutoring, and she is absolutely fantastic with them. She has a natural way with children, keeps them engaged and interested, and makes learning Mandarin feel fun rather than like a lesson. I've also been very impressed with the preschool itself. The classrooms are spacious, bright, and extremely clean, with so many wonderful teaching materials and resources for the children. There is a great outdoor space as well. The location is very convenient, with good parking, and the school feels very secure. Even though it is located on Lincoln Blvd, the property is well protected with large gates and feels safely enclosed. Most importantly, you can tell that a lot of care goes into creating a warm, engaging learning environment for young children. I would absolutely recommend Bright Beginnings to families looking for Chinese immersion or Mandarin enrichment.

Right from when we toured Bright Beginnings, Jen and Gennie Laoshi were right at the door to greet…read moreus. Gennie Laoshi took our little one to play games while we could focus on touring the preschool. Jen was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We were impressed by how small the student to teacher ratio is. Your child really gets a lot of attention here compared to other Chinese immersion preschools. We came to an open house with other students where Gennie Laoshi did a lesson for the kids. She by far is the best teacher we met on our tours of Chinese preschools. Our little one loved her and she definitely has a way with kids. Her lesson was great and it was cute how much she prepared for the kids. You can tell right off the bat that she loves teaching and she loves kids.

VTP is great! My daughter feels really happy every morning to go to school and that means a lot to…read moreme. Some pros and cons: Pros: - really good space (classroom, backyard and bathrooms), it's clean, - Cindy and aunties are caring and responsive, - lots of fun extra curricular activities (kidchella, movie nights, pj days, water day, bouncing houses and much more), - weekly agenda is also well designed, besides the regular topics (ABC's, colors, numbers, etc... they also discuss about global warming, endangered animals, different cultures). - they use Bloomz to communicate with parents, post pictures and the weekly agenda, - the graduation day was remarkable (songs, videos, treats, photo book, clothes, *no extra cost*), - they are rock stars on their party/event decorations I love all details. Cons: - could improve on communication related to big announcements. Sometimes it's not totally clear the guidelines, - parking is limited on Duquesne, - they could have once per quarter a 1x1 feedback meeting with parents about their child development and behavior. My daughter is ready for kindergarten, and my baby boy will definitely go to VTP.

I wasn't going to write this review, but a recent incident with our daughter reminded me of the…read moredifference in how certain things *should* be handled. My wife and I loved this school (especially its school for toddlers on Clarington) until they started having issues with the Directors (the first one - who was very lovely - had a husband who was running a business out of their home above the school and defrauded people online, claiming to be a computer repair service). Then they brought in someone named Monica (who had no school experience per se but did come from a children's hospital) who lasted two months, tops. We were told she left for familial reasons. Then Kim arrived. Our then 3-year-old daughter was having issues with a classmate teasing her for having two moms. I was a parent volunteer there for many months, so I actually did witness the child making fun of her for having two moms, and the teachers told me about other incidents as well. After the third time, my wife and I asked Kim to intervene. She told us that while she would finally talk to the child's parents, it was *our* daughter who would need to "toughen up" (that is a direct quote) because Kindergarten was next and apparently (based on her comment), she thinks they tolerate bullying and teasing in Kindergarten. In case you were wondering, no actual good school (or teachers) will tolerate this, let alone turn around and say that the child being harassed should "toughen up." Our daughter had a single incident recently at her elementary school, and the teacher immediately talked to that student and then also talked to the parent--all without us having to even ask. And, she's loathe to take responsibility, especially for a Director with a young staff. One time Kim oversaw a Father's Day project with our daughter where they made her pose with a "Happy Father's Day. I love you Dad" sign to put in a card they had her make for her non-existent father. When I came to pick my daughter up that day, Kim brought me into the office to show me the card, throwing the teacher under the bus for it, instead of taking responsibility as the school Director, who should be approving and overseeing projects. Additionally, I would often see Kim leave on shopping trips for long stretches of time or often come in late, leaving the school overworked and understaffed. We were also surprised by the lack of diversity in the student body. Perhaps that's because when it came to enrollment, Kim was more excited about what the parents did for a living. There was one family she couldn't wait to have start because she told me the father worked at an organic snack company. She told me she was quite excited for all the free snacks she assumed they would be getting. We left Village Tree to go to Treehouse on Motor. That Director has far more experience and was always present and involved in every single aspect of that school. Additionally, on our child's very first day, her teacher asked me what name I go by (ie Mommy, Mama, etc.) because they had been trained in dealing with diverse families. Our daughter was very happy there!

Many daughter was so lucky to have gone to Rocio's preschool for two years! The moment I spoke with…read moreRocio I had the best feeling and I could tell she truly loves children and her job! She helped potty train my daughter and other life long skills! Love that's it's a bilingual school too! (English/Spanish) Her place is super cozy and welcoming! We moved to another country otherwise we would still be there for another year. We will miss her dearly!

This is such a wonderful school. My son went here for 2 years and she did an amazing job. She is so…read morethoughtful, caring and sweet. If you're looking for a preschool, don't hesitate to send your son/daughter here!

We can't say enough wonderful things about A Child's Place! Our son just turned 5 and has been…read moreattending for the past two years. He's about to graduate from his Dolphin year and it's bittersweet to say goodbye. We are incredibly grateful to have found this school. Angelique, the director, and every one of the teachers are truly amazing. You can tell they genuinely care about each child and create a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment where kids can thrive. Over the past two years, our son has learned so much, not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. He's grown in confidence, made wonderful friendships, and has always looked forward to going to school each day. We couldn't have asked for a better preschool experience. We love A Child's Place!

We feel so lucky to have found ACP. Our son has been attending for 1.5 years and has grown in so…read moremany ways. He is more open, empathetic, creative, confident, and his speech has blossomed. We chose ACP for their outdoor classroom style. The outdoor area is beautiful, with shady trees, a garden the kids help care for, a playground, plus sand and grass to explore. The kids spend most of their day outside, running, playing, and building friendships. There's plenty of time later in life to sit at a desk. At this age, we wanted our child to explore, learn through play and just enjoy being a kid! The teachers are incredible and their level of care has been so appreciated! They eased our nerves in those early days with extra care, hugs, and photo updates. Now our son happily says, "I'm ready for school!" each morning and cheerfully waves us off at drop-off. Thank you ACP, for caring so deeply for our family and putting us at ease.