We LOVE Morning Glory. We feel so fortunate to have found them. My daughter had a rough previous experience elsewhere - she would cry and hold me not wanting to leave. But here? I have to ask for a kiss goodbye as she races right in without looking back because she loves Morning Glory so much. She is genuinely excited to go every morning. The teachers are so attentive and kind, Susana is wonderful. I love all of the crafts and projects they do, keeping the kids very busy, and the Spanish as well is great! I highly, highly recommend Morning Glory. read more

When we moved from the east side unexpectedly this year, I called EIGHT preschools to find a last-minute spot for my daughter. Morning Glory was the only place that gave me a good feeling right away. Susanna cares a lot about the kids and is truly invested in them, and that was evident from the first phone call with her. Subsequently it was the only school we toured (when you know, you know). Morning Glory has an easygoing environment, which was important to our family. It's the perfect mix of play and learning, and I've been blown away by how they handle sensitive issues; when the class turtle passed in October, they set up an ofrenda for him on the Day of the Dead - complete with a lettuce leaf offering! - and talked about his passing in a way that my daughter understood. It's such a small thing, but it's indicative of how thoughtful they are with impressionable little minds. My daughter is learning to read and write at a pace that works for her (no stress, just excitement), and she often comes home with interesting bits of information about things like the solar system, bugs and clouds, before demonstrating the yoga poses she learned. Oh, and her woodworking art is awesome. She's also making great friends, and LOVES her teachers. The school puts a lot of effort into creating a welcoming community. I'm so glad I trusted my instincts after that first phone call! read more

Morning Glory Preschool - Thoughtful ofrenda in the turtle's tank for the Day of the Dead helped the kids understand/cope with the loss of their class pet. - Preschools Near Me - Venice, California

I had a chance to visit this wonderful preschool while I was visiting my brother in LA. My nephew currently goes to this school and I've seen such a positive change within a couple of months. He was such a shy kid before and now he can't stop talking about everything he's learned at school and all his friends as well. Its easy to tell that the teachers are attentive to the needs of each child and you can really see what a difference that makes (I had an opportunity to observe the school when I picked up my nephew from school for two weeks with my sister-in-law). I like how the school is small. Makes it feel like a community where the kids get the attention they need and it's not about superfluous gimmicks like how fancy the technology is or how new the toys are. There's just the right amount of stimulus where the kids can stay focused and truly learn in a great environment. Would definitely recommend to other parents. read more

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I couldn't be happier with them! What a team, what a nice play for my daughter to be! I could see my daughter's happiness going to the Morning Glory! We had a very peculiar condition and they always made it all work! My daughter developed so much in the period she was there! The care, the love, the attention and the patience given to my daughter is something that we don't easily get! Also, it's a clean place, they are super organized, the Apps are easy to handle! They are super respectful and responsible! All my admiration and love to this place! Thank you! read more

My daughter has been here for one month and I have nothing but good things to say about Morning Glory. Their COVID-19 protocol is efficient, organized, and instills a lot of trust in me. Out of the preschools I considered, Morning Glory was the most helpful and the most direct with all of my questions and concerns. The team here is warm and friendly and my daughter adjusted so quickly! I've already seen so much positive growth in her socialization and interests. She is happy, bright, and well taken care of which has eased my mind tremendously as I returned to work. I see how happy my daughter is when she gets to school and when she comes home. The director and teachers are always happy to answer any questions I have and are amazingly communicative throughout the day and week. I am so happy I was able to enroll my daughter here as I cannot say enough good things. I'm excited to see how she continues to learn and grow through her time here. read more

My son is in his first year at Morning Glory Preschool as of the writing of this review. This school is really wonderful. When we toured preschools, we made sure to tour many on the west side, and loved what we learned about this school and their philosophy. We were so happy when we were accepted, and now, 5 months in, we love it even more. This school is such a nurturing environment. The teachers and staff are dedicated and caring. We were lucky to find such an environment for our little one! read more

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Our twins have been going to Morning Glory for six months now and we are so pleased we decided to send them here! We looked at several other schools but nowhere seemed as warm, loving, and supportive as Morning Glory. The school has done wonders for our girls' speech development and confidence, and they were a huge help during potty training. We're not the only ones who love Morning Glory, either - every school parent I've talked to says wonderful things about the school. We're so glad we found such a wonderful place that truly cares about every child! read more

Love the quality & variety of instruction, the care and attention the teachers give, the flexibility in days & times, and mostly the tight-knit family feel. They really made our whole family feel welcome from day one, and I've been so impressed with my son's growth in the few short month's he's been attending. Yoga, music, wood working, shape art, and a great community of neighborhood families. We feel lucky to have found Morning Glory! read more

Morning Glory Preschool - Preschools Near Me - Venice, California

This is our third year at Morning Glory and I know I am going to miss this wonderful school when my son goes to kindergarten in the fall. The school is play based and they plan great projects every single week. He has learned such valuable skills from the exceptional teachers. I am so impressed with the patience and energy of the teachers--they are saints! My son has learned how to treat others with kindness and respect, which is the most important thing to me. He has so much fun every day and I have such a sense of comfort leaving him there all day. When I went to pick him up from school tonight, he didn't want to leave! Thank you so much, Morning Glory! read more

My daughter began her foray into any type of outside care here at Morning Glory in September of 2012. The transition was smooth, and everyone working there gives their all to be there for your child. The kids are all very sweet, and it's like a big ol' family there. We really wanted our daughter to be able to go from her nearly three years of being with her Mama to a comfortable school that gave her that same warm feeling she got from being with us. We found that and more at Morning Glory! We toured a ton of preschools in Venice, Culver City and Santa Monica and they all felt so cold and very institutional - until we found Morning Glory. We were told about the school by the Kindergarten teacher at my husband's job (he works at the school across the street), and immediately asked to tour based on her rec and the close proximity to my husband's job in case of emergency. As it turned out, not only does Morning Glory GO to my husband's school during their emergency protocol, but my husband is the one that will help coordinate it. Perfect. I love all of the teachers, especially the ones who deal with my daughter's class- the Juniors. You have to have a lot of patience to deal with potty training children, and kids like mine who don't quite know how to play with other kids her age. My daughter went from a diaper wearing shy little girl to the potty trained "loudest singer in the school" in just 6 months. I am already dreading having to take her out in a few years. read more

We are very happy to have discovered Morning Glory three years ago. Our son went there and loved it! Now our daughter is attending and also loves it! It's nestled in a commercial section by Costco, but do not fret. The teachers and staff are top-notch and your children will learn and enjoy themselves. Highly recommend read more

Our daughter is graduating from Morning Glory this year after 2 years at the school, and we will be very sad to say goodbye! It has been an absolutely wonderful experience from day 1. The director and teachers are a joy to work with. A couple of months ago we moved to Long Beach, and we are still making the drive up to Venice each day to finish out the school year because we love it so much. Our family would highly recommend Morning Glory to anyone looking for a preschool, part time or full time. read more

I am IN LOVE with this school!!!! The teachers and admin are amazing. I have two older children that went to a different preschool, and this is my absolute favorite. Lots of learning activities, lots of lessons on how to be a good friend and citizen, and lots of love. We came on recs from a friend whose children went here and they had a great experience. Now we are here along with two other families we know, and everyone is super happy! read more

We had to wait three months to get both our children into Morning Glory. It was well worth the wait! Sonia and her staff (Evelyn, Erik, Marisol and Denise) are the best....warm, nurturing, genuinely interested in the children, and very aware of each child's strong/weak points. I say weak points because Sonia brought to our attention that our son was not at the level of the other kids in his group. She told us she felt he needed to be tested at Westside Regional Center. She was right. He's now in a specialized school. Our daughter continued to go and loved it. She looked forward to going everyday. Their weekly calendar was always filled with fun activities. She brought home daily projects ie jewelry, paintings, wood work pieces, etc.... It's such a relief, as a working mother, to be able to drop off my child and not have to worry or feel badly about leaving them. Whoever is reading this, I hope Sonia has room for your child(ren). Every child should get this type of start in life. read more

My daughters have been at Morning Glory Preschool for almost a year now. The older one came with me on the tour and said immediately that this was the place she wanted to go. Both girls have been loved and nurtured at Morning Glory and I'm very happy with the decision to go here. The director and teachers put a lot of effort into developing an age appropriate curriculum that will keep the kids engaged without unnecessary pressure. I'm amazed at the variety of projects they do and the concepts that they are learning. All of the teachers are very patient, and kind. In the year that I've been there, there has been no teacher turnover. The other parents and kids are very nice as well. I've really enjoyed getting to know them better over the last year, not just in passing at school, but also at birthday parties and at the various holiday parties the school coordinates throughout the year. The only negative I can think of is the fact that you have to navigate the intersection at Washington and Lincoln to get there. This can take a while, but don't let that dissuade you. Actually once you're inside the school, or even in their courtyard out bak, you don't hear the traffic noise and you forget that Morning Glory on a main street. I'm glad I found this school, and I won't hesitate to send my other kids there when they are old enough to go. read more

We've recently joined the family at Morning Glory Preschool as of November 2018. I call it a family because not only have the teachers warmly welcomed our son into their school but they have also opened their arms to us, the parents. It takes a village to make a school what you hope it can be and I think the collaborative environment and flow of information and curriculum plan is very much in line with what we want for our child. He comes home singing in Spanish and talking about other cultures and holiday celebrations they enjoy. He's become such a chatterbox and expresses his love of the school, staff, and his new friends with each and every excited story he tells! We absolutely love it. read more

"A Perfect Little Preschool" You've probably driven by Morning Glory Preschool a hundred times and never knew it was there. It's nestled up the street off the corner of Lincoln and Washington. For the past year our boys have had such a great time attending Morning Glory. It's such a welcoming environment and our boys loved it. The school is relatively small but Sonia and the teachers make use of every inch of it and provide the children with everything they need to succeed. The teachers are absolutely wonderful and truly care about all of the kids. We will be so sad to see them leave Morning Glory but are tremendously grateful to Sonia and her team for everything they did to prepare our boys for kindergarten. :) read more

I love Morning Glory Preschool, my daughter has been going there since she turned 2 1/2 and she has received nothing but love and individual attention along with learning and fun. When I was pregnant, I toured about 8 preschools and this is the only one I walked into and felt real warmth and love for the children. There was much showboating at the others with all the talk of Waldorf, Reggio, etc. I thought this would be most important to me as I come from a very academic background. My daughter is very attached to me and I wanted to find an environment that was loving, fun, safe and attentive with a bit of structure. Since attending Morning Glory her confidence has increased dramatically and she loves school. This is one of the few preschools that also assist parents in potty training which was very helpful to us. The days are action packed at Morning Glory and there are classes in soccer, yoga and art. My daughter has been attending Morning Glory Preschool for about 1 year now. Since attending, she has grown leaps and bounds. There are so many things that we love about the school... the close family community, small classroom size, incredible tuition rates and the wonderful, compassionate and attentive teachers. I can't say enough about Morning Glory! I am now pregnant with my second child and am so grateful that she will have Morning Glory to attend. Thank you Sonia & Sandi. I highly recommend this preschool. Maxine B. read more

I was originally referred to Morning Glory from a very good friend and then met a stranger and new neighbor who's daughter attended Morning Glory. Both parents highly recommended Morning Glory and its owner, Sonia. Now I am writing this review to confirm that they were both right!!! Sonia not only creates a nurturing and creative environment but she has succeeded in building a community between the kids, parents, teachers and families. We have had two children go through Morning Glory and she was able to identify their own unique abilities and guide and lead them individually. They introduce kids to: sensory experiences (building sand volcanoes, etc), yoga, art, wood working and a variety of other activities which I believe build a great foundation for the kids in the future. Sonia brings specialists in on occasion for additional training in child behavior and growth. The faculty is able to discipline and teach fundamental "right" and "wrongs" in a positive and loving manner. They're also always there to help celebrate a birthday or special event in the kid's lives. I'm filled with gratitude for coming across Sonia and her wonderful staff that she had while we were there: Evelyn, Marisol, Erik and Denise... Your energy has not gone unnoticed and your importance shows in the tremendous growth in the children. I highly recommend Morning Glory to all parents. read more

I am so lucky to have my son at Morning Glory. It is like a family. Teachers are wonderful. And I trust the owner Sonia with my child completely. She treats your child like her own. This preschool is a hidden gem. I am very grateful to Sonia and her staff for taking care of my son since he has been 2.5 years old. My son has made amazing strides in his development since being in Morning Glory. read more