My daughter has been there for over a year and we are in love with the place! Lucy and Karla are…read morewonderful teachers and they care so well for the kids! My daughter has grown so much and learned so much from them over the past year, and she is only 2! If you are in the area, searching for a safe and loving place for your child, this is it! My daughter loves them so much and there are days where she does not want to leave, she is having so much fun.

My daughter started with Lucy at 6 months old and stayed with her until she was a bit past 2 years…read moreold. I have nothing but great feelings and memories about the care Lucy provided my daughter. I always refer family and friends to her because she just that great! Even now if I need a last minute sitter because school may be closed she's always happy to receive my daughter. I highly recommend her!

Awesome comprehensive childcare! I came to Little Learners Academy after have a bad experience at…read moreanother preschool. I was distraught and needed to find a new preschool ASAP. From the first phone converstation, I was put at ease by the kind and polite teacher who answered. Then I did a tour with Mrs. Maria and Shazna where I explained my experience and they were so understanding and relieved all my worries by actually explaining their policies and how consistently every employee follows said policies, which was one of my biggest concerns. These women were professional and straight forward which I greatly appreciated. I like that enrollment includes weekly music lessons, annual performances, all kids bring their own labeled water cups, breakfast, lunch and snacks are included, and kids can bring lunch boxes from home if they want. They also have an app that, among other things, they use to disperse their weekly menus, send photos and videos weekly, communicate with parents, pay tuition, and disclose potty accidents as they occur. The application was 6 downloadable pdf forms and a 10 page parent handbook that plainly states their policies and only required signatures on the last 2 pages. They also offer optional dance, soccer, and young ninja programs that are sold seperatly and occur on the premises during regular hours, so no additional transportation is requirted and the kids are never distracted by their parents presence. It's been 4 months and I haven't had a single problem since. My son has made friends and become noticeably confident. He loves the optional Hip Hop dance classes and the Young Ninjas classes! He doesn't cry at drop off. He confidently walks striaght to Mrs. Maria classroom, usually without even syaing goodbye to me. This preschool is also the best priced establishiment I found in the Valley... even less expensive than the home childcare we was in for over 2 years and way less than the previously mentioned BAD preschool we had tried. Mrs, Maria has been a pleasure to work with and I couldn't say enough great things about this place. Please, do not hesitate to take a tour and see for yourself! ... Oh and we LOVE the seasonal window paint they have at the entrance. My son always gets excited when it changes.

We are SOOO lucky to have found little learners. Our 2 yr old started going to LL since she was 8…read moremonths old and this place is just so amazing and our kid are so happy at school each day. The director Ms. Shazna is always thinking of ways to enrich the school experience (dance class, music, art, science, and now culture classes to different cultures around the world). The teachers pay great attention to how the kids are doing and are so patient. Special shout out to Ms. Maria A., and infant, toddler class teachers Ms. Jessica, Ms. Maria C., Ms. Humira, Ms. Lisa, Ms.!!

Miss. Laura & Miss.Saraaaah went all out for Cielo's birthday. Miss. Laura got Cielo a doll,…read moreclothes, backpack and hair bows. Miss. Saraah got Cielo shoes. They celebrated her birthday my cutting her a cake.

Ms Peggy's Response to my review proves that what I wrote is accurate. Instead of showing any kind…read moreof humility, she has doubled down on gaslighting me. I never stated anything about whether your facility was is compliance with state licensing regulations, which are the bare minimum requirments for all licensed child care facilities and nothing to be bragging about. You say things like that your policies are "clearly communicated," with no such explanation of what you mean, when I provided factual details and pages of "critical context." You have now accussed me of "repeated concerns regarding hostile communication and ongoing disruptive interactions with staff." For the prospective families reading this, I implore you, Ms. Peggy, to define what your definitions of "hostile communication" and "ongoing disruptive interactions" and "combative" are. I also give you permission to state what dates and claims about me you are even referring to, but make sure to to include "critical context" without being "inaccurate" or "misleading" when doing so. Parents need to be aware that you were never around during the incidents I described, so you have no basis for knowing whether anything I described was inaccurate. I asked a lot of questions that your staff didn't like and 1st I was called "rude" for it and now that I documented my experiences, you are trying to label me "hostile." Shame on you. This is basic mean girl bullying and the wrong way to respond to a review because it is not 5 stars.

Far from us, but worth the drive to know our lil one is in such loving hands. Baby is easily…read moreinfluenced by ppl n to see her smile from ear to ear when we show up...I know she was well loved in my absence. Roxy is considerate of all small details. (Even empties the baby bottle bf we leave so it doesn't spill in the car and let's me know it still needs to be sterilized so I don't mistaken it for a clean bottle.) Everyone at the daycare has a wonderful disposition toward Baby. I highly recommend Smart Start and will make this my permanent go-to.

We love Mrs Alla and Roxy. My 12 month old has been coming here a month or so and we are so happy…read morewith the service. He gets great food and always gets picked up with a smile. Mrs Alla is so loving and it's truly a family affair. Such great energy every time we pick up and drop off. I trust them and feel great about having him there. An affordable, and loving day care close by!

I have nothing but incredible things to say about Little Acorns Grow! As a first time mom I toured…read more11 daycares and interviewed 6 nannies in the area and ultimately decided to send my 5 month old to LAG with zero regrets. The teachers in the infant room were some of the most warm, welcoming, and wonderful women I know. I genuinely felt like they loved my daughter and knowing she was in such caring hands every day meant so much to me. When picking a daycare you can go somewhere that is simply just going to keep your child's needs met, or you can go somewhere that your child can actually grow. The latter is LAG. There were specific times for activities, music class, snack time, outside time, etc. Even at a young age I noticed the difference in my daughter after her being at LAG. The facility itself is so well-kept. The classrooms are clean, not overwhelming with too many toys or screens or colors, and they have a beautiful outdoor area as well. We unfortunately had to withdraw our daughter from LAG recently because we are relocating to a new area and trust me when I say it was the hardest and saddest decision to make. LAG is such a special place and we feel so lucky our daughter got to attend here.

When I was searching for a daycare, I visited many, but Little Acorns Grow stood out from the…read moremoment I walked in. At first, I thought the parking lot was plain, but as soon as I stepped inside, it was a whole different world! Definetly worth to visit on a tour. I absolutely loved the play yard. They have two main outdoor areas: one for the little kids and another for the older ones. Plus, they have a garden where they plant vegetables and strawberries, and there's plenty of shade everywhere. It's truly a lovely space. The outdoor play area immediately made me feel happy, and I knew this was the place I wanted my kids to be. My daughter attended from ages 2 to 4, and now my son has started at 2 years old. LAC also has an infant center, which looks wonderful! I seen parents taking off their shoes in the infant center, keeping it extra clean! Last year, they did a bunch of new updates in all classrooms and bathrooms. The classrooms are nice and well-maintained. I especially loved Ms. Priscilla, Ms. Joan, and Mrs. Shannon. And if you need anything, ask for Leilany in the office, she's super nice and always helpful. I highly recommend Little Acorns Grow to any parent looking for a nice, clean, beautiful and outdoorsy daycare!

As a parent, I have been thoroughly impressed with the quality of education and the nurturing…read moreenvironment at this school. The teachers are dedicated professionals who go above and beyond to ensure that each child is given the attention and guidance they need to excel academically. The curriculum is robust, challenging, and engaging, fostering a love of learning in students. The school also places a strong emphasis on holistic development, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. This has greatly helped my child in developing leadership skills and discovering new interests. The school's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment is commendable. The administration is responsive and takes parents' concerns seriously, which is reassuring. Overall, I believe this school has played a pivotal role in shaping my child's knowledge, skills, and character. I highly recommend it to any parent seeking a well-rounded education for their child. By far the best decision my husband and I made.

My son attended LSM in Tarzana for three years and we had a great experience there. My son learned…read morea lot and was very ready for school or even more advanced in his learning when he went to regular charter school. We also got to be friends with many parents and made great memories. Overall, I'd say this is a great Montessori school, with great space for little ones to play and learn. our experience with staff and teachers was good. I'd just recommend a little more trainings on child development issues for the teachers and staff that could help them further with understanding children's behavior and emotional functioning but otherwise the teachers are professional and adequate with their teaching skills.

First time writing a Yelp review but I needed to let the world know how highly we recommend Dali's…read moredaycare. She really came through for us when we needed day care a couple of days a week during the summer for our 1 year old. I want to note it was a schlep for us to get to Tarzana from Sherman Oaks, but well worth it given our experience. Dali is warm, loving, highly experienced, and cares deeply about children and their families. I felt so comfortable leaving our baby with Dali each morning and when we requested photos or updates on how she was doing Dali would promptly text us. It is difficult to find high quality childcare and I was very impressed with the calm and family like atmosphere Dali has cultivated. She keeps the environment and materials exceptionally clean. The children adore her and her assistant and one another. I can't recommend her enough and I do to every parent who is in need of daycare in the valley.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Dali and her staff are the sweetest, most caring, accommodating, and loving…read morepeople who have helped me with both of my girls from they were babies until they were ready to start TK. She and her staff were like extended family to my girls; it takes a village and trust me you want her and her team as part of your village. My oldest started at 18 months old and my youngest at 5 months old. My girls both adore her and have benefitted immensely from being under her care. Both of them always looked forward to going there every morning. She even helped with potty training which, as you parents know, is a challenge! She was patient with accidents, reassuring us when we got understandably frustrated, and was an immense help in that department. When my oldest started, it was during the pandemic and she had been out of a day care setting for months while everything was locked down, so needless to say she was somewhat difficult since we couldn't really socialize much with social distancing in place. Dali was patient, caring, and understanding with her and helped my little girl adjust to socializing with other children and learning boundaries and discipline in a respectful way. Once she adjusted, she thrived under her care. Prior to starting TK, she knew her letters and numbers and even writing her own name! I was always kept up-to-date on her progress and growth, alerted to any concerns regarding behavior and/or illness, and provided with advice and/or reassurance when facing developmental challenges (at the time, as a first time parent, this meant the world to me). She did this with both of my girls and gave me such great peace of mind when they were under her care. Both my girls were there at the same time at one point when they were too young to start school and she handled them wonderfully. Socializing with new friends, eating nutritious foods, waterplay days during summertime, playtime with fun toys, arts and crafts, games and story time, Dali's day care has it all in a spacious and cozy home that feels like a second home for your kiddos. Like I said, I HIGHLY recommend her day care! :)

This School is amazing! I definitely would recommend it! The teachers and the owner herself goes…read moreabove and beyond, they really put a lot of effort to make sure of the kid's learning, fun activities and their safety. I could still remember my daughter's first day in school and it was her first time going to school, she was very reluctant and would always cry but the owner Ms Robin,the teachers, and Ms Nancy didnt give up and gave us a lot of encouragements and advices to keep our daughter to stay in school; Now she's the most happiest and loves her friends and teachers. What i love about this school is that, they keep me posted all the time and they can easily be reached by text/call which is really convenient for me as I am always working and it really does relieves my worries and anxiety for my daughter. Thank you Ms Nancy, Ms Robin, Ms Caitlyn and those who have helped my daughter. You guys are the best!!

We started here in March 2022. The price is very reasonable. We were very nervous to put our little…read moreone in daycare due to Covid, but AAKP has taken the necessary precautions to keep the kids as safe as possible. They also keep us informed of any "close contact" cases in the AAKP community. The teachers have been great and my little one loves them a lot! The director and assistant director are wonderful! The staff overall communicate with parents regularly, taking the guesswork out of how my little one's day went. They are also easily available via phone and email. AAKP truly cares about the kids and give them a good foundation. My little one just blossomed while he was there! The facilities are nice, the kids have plenty of things to play with. They do artwork, story time, etc. Summer camp is so fun with outside services and water play days (fyi, summer camp is a small extra fee to help offset these extras). I even got the chance to volunteer to do a music class for the kids over Summer, which I really enjoyed. AAKP also made upgrades to the playground area to smooth out the ground, making it much safer. I highly recommend AAKP!

Choosing this daycare was one of the best decisions we've made. Ms. Teshania is nurturing and…read moreattentive, and she take the time to understand each child's needs. We really appreciate the daily updates and photos, and the structured activities that still allow for fun and creativity. Our child has learned so much and comes home happy every day. We couldn't ask for a better place.

My daughter has been going to Little Blossoms Child Care for over 4 years since she was 3.5 months…read moreold. I know this review is way over due!! Before my husband and I decided to send her there, we visited 5 different daycare places. Amongst all places, Teshani was the only one to look and say hi to our daughter who was sleeping in an infant car seat and giving us a good impression, so we decided to send her there. Just like all the other new moms, I was worried about leaving her all day every day from 7am - 5pm. But from the day one, Teshani made me feel comfortable and gave me confidence to send my daughter to her. My daughter loves Teshani and looks forward to going there and spending time with her friends every day. I definitely recommend this place!