A wonderful school where our daughter excelled academically and socially. In Ms. Rosa's class she…read morelearned how to read, write, and do arithmetic. She also learned about the solar system, dinosaurs, and the lifecycle of butterflies. Socially she went from being hesitant to speak to other kids, to expressing herself through her coloring, playtime, and daily outfit selection. Communication with the school was great, emails were answered quickly and the teachers were always happy to provide feedback about your child. The school is located in a gated community so we always felt that our daughter was safe. Once our second child is ready, we will without question, send her to Pacifica.

We loved our time at Pacifica so much so that we sent both of our children there. The teachers…read morethere are so kind, so patient, and have done it for quite a while that they know how best to tailor their approach for the children. Our children are both now in elementary school, and we firmly believe that the time of Pacifica has helped set them up for success, not only academically, but arguably, more importantly, socially and developmentally. Mrs Vargo and team there are great !

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.

Best preschool ever!!! Miss Christi and Miss Hana have created the most magical environment that…read morefosters love, nurtures resilience, and makes learning so fun, my kid has no idea he's learning. Treehouse Tots goes above and beyond in literally everything they do, from turning the entire school into a museum and weekly yoga classes to the unmatched warmth that radiates throughout the school. Their expertise in early childhood education is evident as they seamlessly integrate social-emotional learning and play, crafting an ideal balance that encourages development. Now, if only Treehouse Tots were K-12 our lives would be figured out. We love you Treehouse Tots and tell everyone who will listen about you. Thank you for everything you do for our family and the community.

My two-year-old has been at LUFLS for two months, and Shante, Sani, and Mrs. Nevy have been exactly…read morethe village our family needed. I was initially hesitant about home daycares, but after seeing the facility, backyard, and daily activities, I knew this was the perfect fit. Since starting, my son has learned self-regulation, goes to sleep independently (something he never did at home!), and his language has absolutely exploded. He joined with a strong vocabulary and some ASL, but now he expresses himself in so many new ways- it's astonishing to watch. LUFLS is all about learning through doing. The kids explore a chicken coop, care for other animals, play in a dirt box and water stream, do art projects, and even have an independent handwashing station. Outdoors is a favorite; my son's top word is "outside!" Beyond outdoor play, LUFLS offers enrichment like yoga, drama, and gymnastics, and on lighter days the kids enjoy farmers markets, train rides, and beach trips. These experiences foster both community among the children and connections among the adults. Daily updates through ClassDojo keep parents connected, and I couldn't be more thrilled to have found this incredible daycare. I look forward to watching my son grow here.

I cannot say enough great things about this place. We enrolled our kiddo at age 2 1/2; he is still…read morehere now as a 5-year-old TKer. The terrific facility has a spacious, shady backyard space, a creek, and a dirt play box with play shovels and trucks (which our kiddo loved during the tour). They also have chickens, with whom the kiddos get to interact and learn responsibility and empathy. I love that most of the day, weather permitting, the kids get ample outside time to continue learning. Hands down, the best reason to enroll is the expert and thoughtful staff. The amount of one-on-one time these kids get also shows how quickly our kiddo learned to read and write. The curriculum is also incredibly well-rounded, exposing the kids to different cultures and customs, fun and educational field trips that engage the kiddos, and weekly activities like gymnastics, yoga, and music. As a parent, I love that they focus on building a community for the kids, but they also want the parents to have a community. For some field trips, like apple picking, parents are encouraged to come along, but they also host kid-free gatherings for the parents, which is a great way to get to know everyone, including the staff. Additionally, Shaunte, Miss Sani, and the rest of the staff is incredibly supportive, not only in the areas where we wanted our kid to grow and learn, but also as a family when we've been going through tough times. Honestly, the LUFLS has been an extended family for us. One of the most valuable aspects of their team is how much they've allowed and helped our kiddo grow emotionally and build his resilience. Our kiddo is a sensitive introvert, and LUFLS has cultivated a safe and nurturing space for him so that he feels comfortable coming out of his shell so much that you might mistake him for an extrovert. I am sad we have to move on to Kinder in the fall, but I am so grateful knowing the Little Urban Farmers' team has helped my kid feel ready for this next big step, and I am thankful for all they've done for us.

Little Stars is just a gem. We currently have our three boys here (2,3 and 4yo). Our 4yo started 15…read moremonths ago and it has been amazing since day 1. Just beyond everything you could imagine. Everyday they explore, play, discover, laugh and learn more than ever. The kids are going to school with a smile and coming home even happier. At little Stars, they have beautiful spaces (a community garden where they grow veggies, a beach playground, so many ateliers) and loving teachers. Unfortunately the school had to close for a few weeks because of COVID. They reopened 19 weeks ago, with new safety mesures and since then no one has been sick. Kids even don't realize there is a new protocol. So Mrs Darlene, Mr Louie, the teachers, thank you so much for making the school like normal, with running, hugging, laughing, learning children. We will always be thankful!

We are less than one week away from my son's graduation and it will be such a bitter sweet moment…read more I found Little Stars Preschool on Yelp after his previous daycare closed during Covid. We looked at a few options for preschools and after touring the school and meeting the directors we decided to go with Little Stars. I wanted to wait until the end of our time at LSP to write a review of the school and I couldn't be happier to say that this school was such a perfect choice for my son. We love Little Stars Preschool and highly recommend to everyone we know. The directors as well as all the teachers are excellent. It's a wonderfully diverse community, supportive and safe. Thank you Little Stars!!

We couldn't be happier with our experience at MACC. From the very beginning the teachers have been…read moreincredibly patient, attentive and genuinely invested in each child's growth and well-being. My child started in Ms. Shuley's class and she is truly the perfect teacher to begin a Montessori journey with. She is warm, thoughtful and exceptionally skilled at what she does. She made my child feel comfortable and secure and within just three days she was fully adjusted to her new school environment. Ms. Shuley's teaching approach is remarkable that we began noticing positive changes and growth within just a few weeks. We couldn't have asked for a better start. Our Montessori experience concluded with Ms. Melody and Ms. Gaby who made an equally lasting impact. My child absolutely adored them and even a year later still misses them dearly. They take the time to understand each child's unique strengths and interests, nurturing independence, confidence and a genuine love of learning. They strike the perfect balance between being loving and maintaining clear expectations for discipline. The growth we saw in our child academically, socially and emotionally was truly wonderful. The school maintained excellent communication with parents, consistently kept us informed about our child's progress and daily activities. The environment is clean, organized and thoughtfully prepared with engaging materials that inspire creativity and critical thinking. We wholeheartedly recommend this Montessori school to any parent seeking a supportive, enriching and child-centered learning environment. We only wish they offered an elementary program especially with Ms. Melody and Ms. Gaby as teachers!

I'm writing this 5 years later. My son will be a third grader and my daughter (just born when I…read morewrote the last post) has her last day at MACC tomorrow. I still have the same warm, positive, and grateful feelings towards the school I did five years ago. All of my children's teachers (Misses Esmeralda, Ana, Elaina, Allie, Cynde, Shuly, Melody and Gaby) have been excellent. I'm a total snob about people and experiences - I don't like most things - and I love these women. They have all been such positive influences on my children's lives. I also want to give a special shout out to Ms. Marycarmen and Ms. Michelle, who are transparent, communicative, and proactive - I always feel very well-informed with what's happening. And thank you to Ms. Gao, the Mandarin teacher! My daughter loves her. Lastly, thank you to Ms. Ruhi. She is a terrific leader. She celebrates the children while also being serious about their education and well-being. In the depths of Covid, Ruhi was calm, direct, strong, and smart. I'd send her questions and she'd get right back to me with informed and smart responses. When we had a family emergency, she was right there to be a resource for us. Tomorrow is the end of a chapter for us, and I really do have tears in my eyes typing this. Every day when I drop off my kids - tomorrow with Miss Gaby and Miss Melody - I know they will be well taken care of and come home a little smarter, happier, and kinder. Miss Gaby and Miss Melody are icons in our house. Heroes for those of us who believe you can be serious and still kind, funny and still strong. Thank you to everyone I mentioned here, and anyone I forgot. You all have made an incredibly positive impact on me, my children, and ultimately, my family.

This is a great school! There is constant communication between the school staff and parents and…read morethe school consistently provides opportunities for parents to be involved. The kids have days filled with creative and exciting activities without any screen time (I've seen other preschools and daycare's with TVs in the classroom:( ). They also do much more thoughtful activities than just coloring and painting which I experienced at previous schools. I'm very appreciative of the diversity in the school. I toured many different schools throughout my son's time in preschool and this has been one of the most diverse that I've seen. My son's teacher is Ms Ingrid and she is very kind and thoughtful. It's been really sweet watching my son learning and taking interest in Spanish even though we do not speak Spanish at home. Also the owner, Ms Brittie is very involved and very quick to respond to parents. Overall, I feel that there is a lot of thought and intentionality put into the way that the school was designed and runs. research based and geared towards celebrating each child's individuality while still helping them develop, socially and academically. :)

My 2.5 year old has been at World City Center for over a year now, and we are so happy we decided…read moreon this school. The teachers and staff are warm, genuine, and kind, and they take great care of the kids. My son runs in each morning and barely looks back at me to say bye. I don't need to worry about him all day because I know he's in a safe and loving environment. They speak Spanish the majority of the time, so it's been fun to listen to him start saying a few words in Spanish here and there.

I cannot recommend Jamie and Tender Years Childcare enough!!! The in-home facility is so warm,…read moreclean, open, and safe. The neighborhood it is located in is very quiet and feels very safe as well. Jamie is an absolutely lovely person that is genuinely passionate about childcare. The way she work with the children on their development, whether it's helping infants to roll over and crawl, language development, encouraging good manners in toddler, and more; is incredible. Tender Years is the perfect blend of care nurturing, play, and education. Our personal experience is that our 4 month old child started with Jamie 2 months ago. We were so nervous to send our infant to a daycare setting, but all of our worries melted away in the second week when my child started smiling at, and reaching for Jamie at drop-off; he was so happy to be with her! Our child enjoys daycare and looks forward to seeing Jamie and his friends every day. From a developmental and overall happiness standpoint, our child began thriving once we started at Tender Years. Jamie is a gift in our family's life, if you need childcare I hope you are lucky enough to snag a spot at Tender Years.

Ms. Jamie was very informative of all matters childcare and seemed to be very supportive in her…read morechildcare planning. The daycare / home facility looks very pleasant. The schedule she has available was within reason and is similar to a traditional school schedule (breaks in summer / winter). She's been in business for awhile and would recommend those in the Ladera area.

Came to Turning Point School for my son's basketball game and was very impressed. The facility is…read moreclean and well kept, and everything felt very family-friendly. The parking staff in particular stood out - they were kind, organized, and made sure we had a place to park, even directing us to another lot when needed. It made the whole experience much smoother and less stressful. Between the nice facility and the welcoming attitude, this is an easy 5-star review from me.

A wonderful, enriching environment for children to learn and build true friendships. We can't say…read moreenough good things about Turning Point and what it's meant for our family and what it's done for our daughter.

Incredible facility with amazing teachers and staff. So very helpful and we LOVE all of the…read moredifferent activities and play areas the kids get to enjoy. Our daughter leaves everyday saying how happy she is, which is such a blessing. We feel so lucky to have our little one at Young Minds Learning Academy and have seen her blossom in so many wonderful ways since she has enrolled.

10 stars!!!! Young Minds was such a gift to our family! I literally could not have crafted a more…read morewonderful home-away-from-home for our daughter. The teachers and staff are incredibly loving, attentive, and care deeply about the well-being of the children. They know them, inside and out. Our phenomenal (and beloved!) teachers were Ms. Michelle, Ms. Aileen, and Ms. Carissa and I could not have asked for a better, more capable and magical team to love my little girl! From amazing activities like sports and cooking and yoga and martial arts and dance to a real snow day on campus, the kids are exposed to so many awesome things! I wished I could go there as an adult, the kids have so much fun! The communication is perfect - I got so many updates and pictures and felt like I could talk to teachers and admin for ANYTHING at ANY TIME. They are also UNBELIEVABLE when it comes to protecting kids with food allergies -- and not just because its a nut-free campus (which is amazing). I was NEVER worried about my daughter's severe egg allergy. I'd get photos asking if certain foods were safe, and if they weren't, we'd know to send in a substitute. The impact of the amazing leadership of Ms. Jessica and Ms. Maya was palpable in how beautifully the school is run. They were also so incredibly helpful and supportive of us when we needed support with an on-site IEP evaluation and referrals to future schools (as we were moving out of state). One of the worst things of us having to move was having to leave Young Minds and not giving our daughter one more year of that most spectacular place. If you're looking for a place that will help your child thrive and bloom into an amazing little human, look no further. Young Minds is their home :)

Our family has had such a wonderful experience at Montessori Academy of West Adams over the past…read moretwo years. From the very beginning, we were drawn to their individualized academic approach, which truly allows each child to grow at their own pace while building confidence and a genuine love of learning. It has been incredible to watch our daughter thrive in an environment that recognizes her unique strengths and encourages her curiosity every single day. The teachers are absolutely amazing--warm, attentive, and deeply committed to making every child feel supported and valued. We especially appreciate all the extra thought and creativity that goes into making her early school years so memorable, from engaging activities to special events that bring so much joy to my daughter. Thanks to this wonderful community, our daughter's first experiences with school has been nothing short of extraordinary, and we are so grateful to be part of it.

We cannot say enough about how special MAWA is. Choosing a preschool is such an important decision,…read moreand we feel endlessly grateful that MAWA became the foundation of our daughter's early childhood. The directors, administrative team, and teachers are truly exceptional. They bring so much intention, warmth, and care to everything they do. It is clear that they see and value each child as an individual, and they create an environment where children feel safe, confident, and inspired to explore the world around them. Our daughter has grown into such a thoughtful, curious, creative, and kind little person, and MAWA played an enormous role in that. She learned not just academic fundamentals, but how to be a good friend, how to express herself, how to ask questions, and how to move through the world with confidence and empathy. There is something truly magical about this school. It is a community in the fullest sense of the word, and the impact extends far beyond the classroom. We will always be grateful to MAWA for helping shape who our daughter is becoming. It is an extraordinary place, and any family would be lucky to be part of it.