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IvySmart Education

4.7 (14 reviews)
Open • 2:30 pm - 6:00 PM

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We will miss the Discovery World family! We moved this summer and pray we find a place just as…read moregreat! We were blessed to have our two boys attend. Discovery offers a true learning environment, with support for the emotions of your little ones. Staff has great communication about whatever is going on with your little one, from supporting through big emotional family losses, teething and even when your child is having challenges getting along with others. I truly felt supported by all staff. We will miss the school and community!

As busy working parents, we usually feel a bit too busy to write reviews about anything, good or…read morebad. But this time we do feel the urge to review and recommend Discovery World, the best childcare and preschool in South Bay Area! We originally toured DW in 2022 when our daughter was 18 months old. But because of their waitlist at that time, we decided to go to another daycare in this area. A huge mistake we really wish we hadn't made (a terrible experience for our little one and us parents too. We had to pull her out there after only one month). Fortunately our baby was able to join DW in 2023/08. Everything is different here. Experienced teachers, friendly staff, fun activities, and so much more! What really impressed us and drew contrast to other preschool is, how loving and caring everyone is at DW. Our daughter was shy at drop off. Every morning, the teachers (thank you Ms. Julie and Ms. Iana) would come greet her and hug her to help her ease into the classroom!!! Every teacher and staff knows every child very well, chats and plays with them. Teachers from different classrooms all learn about every student's hobbies (thanks Ms. Marni for reading "panda book" to our baby) and even their stuffie (they know the names of my daughter's TY "Jenni" kitties:-)). DW communicates with parents all the time (photos and videos every day, several teacher-parent conferences every year). DW offers great curriculum and the teacher execute very well. And DW organize the best activities (playing basketball at The LAB is my daughter's favorite). There are so much more to say about DW... We can't thank you enough Ms. Liana and your whole DW team for the amazing work in our little ones' early education!!!

Palos Verdes Hills  Nursery School - Part of indoor play space

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I absolutely love this school, the people who run it, and everything it stands for. Everything is…read moreextremely thoughtful from the curriculum, to the flow of the day, to the offerings and choices, to the teachers themselves. It was a game changer for my older son and has been an absolute dream for my daughter. The community element here is unmatched. And the co-op element is such a delightful way to introduce your kids to schooling. I am so, so glad that I sent my kids here for their (and my!) sake.

If you have the flexibility to be involved in your child's early education, you couldn't ask for a…read morebetter place to create lifelong memories with your family. The teachers and environment at PV Hills are remarkably loving, nurturing, and dedicated to teaching children invaluable lessons in compassion, self-worth, and social-emotional intelligence. We started during COVID with my oldest daughter, who later transitioned seamlessly into private school. Thanks to PV Hills, she learned how to "make a plan" when facing big feelings and gained the confidence to advocate for herself. She frequently speaks directly with her teachers about her emotional and social needs--a skill that has benefited her in every grade since. My youngest daughter just graduated from PV Hills and started kindergarten. Throughout her time here, every single teacher truly saw her for who she is, tailoring her interests and curiosities into full-fledged classroom activities. From hands-on science to inventing at the "Innovation Station," the curriculum's emphasis on nurturing creativity and process-driven learning is unmatched. If you want your child to build empathy and deep emotional intelligence--critical skills for the future--this is the place. A special shoutout to the extraordinary teaching staff: Teacher Nada: Incredibly intuitive and compassionate. She takes the time to deeply understand each child's individual strengths and helps them gently navigate their fears. Teacher Nika: A brilliant arts and creative guide who helps children channel their unique ideas into tangible, plan-based projects. Teacher Kat: Quite literally the most patient and kind educator I've ever met. I've watched her sit with struggling children and guide them into thriving with pure love and patience. Bonus: The parent community is unlike anywhere else. It's a respectful, thoughtful, and supportive network where families genuinely look out for one another. I cannot recommend PV Hills highly enough!

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We have been attending redondo beach Montessori for 7 months now and we couldn't be happier! My…read morechild just turned 3 and now is in preschool with ms.summer (who is the sweetest)!! The potty training process went so smooth all thanks to her teachers in the 2 year old room ms.vianca and ms.Jaylyn! Like all first time mommy's I was very nervous about the potty training stage but ms.vianca guided us step by step and before we knew it my son was going to the toilet!! Still I can't thank my son's teachers enough for their support and guidance. I am so happy we found this lovely little school in our neighborhood. Not only are the teachers loving and caring but the facility is incredibly clean!!!! We continue to recommend this school to all our friends and family.

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This is our impression based on our tour which is really similar to a play-date.The space is…read morebeautiful and allows for a sense of freedom and discovery with an appreciation for nature woven throughout. Most importantly, when we visited, we noticed that the children seemed genuinely happy-exploring as they liked-and the parents that happened to be there were welcoming as well. The environment was even more impressive because of the warmth of the teachers. Pacific Sage gives a sense of calm while encouraging organic learning via play. We have been on many, many tours, and this is absolutely one of our favorite preschools; our daughter seemed to truly enjoy the experience. It is especially excellent for those families that are interested in a non-traditional approach to education and who treasure comfortability and growth of the entire child.

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A Concerned Parent's Experience…read more I've heard it said that you should occasionally show up at your child's school unannounced--because that's when you truly see what's going on. I'm sharing my recent experience in that spirit, as a caution to current and prospective parents. I'm the mother of a 5-year-old and a 22-month-old. During a visit to New Horizons, my daughters were quietly playing with rocks outside a classroom when a teacher came out and scolded them. The issue wasn't that she asked them not to play with the rocks--it was how she addressed them. Her tone was harsh, her voice raised, and she slammed the door before coming back out again, this time yelling directly at my 22-month-old. She then turned to me and shouted, "Are you going to make her clean that up?" I remained calm, cleaned up the rocks, and apologized. But her demeanor throughout was aggressive and unsettling--not only toward my children but also in the presence of the class she was supervising. What I witnessed was deeply troubling. If I saw a teacher at my child's school behave this way toward any child, let alone a toddler exploring the world, I would be seriously concerned. I left that day feeling fearful for the well-being of the children in her care. I share this not out of anger, but out of a sense of responsibility. Please do your research. Speak with other parents. Ask questions. Because what I saw raised serious red flags about the environment at this school--and about who is being entrusted to guide and care for very young children.

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IvySmart Education - tutoring - Updated October 2026

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