Our daughter was a founding student at Modern Schoolhouse in Eagle Rock. She attended TMS from when…read moreshe was 18 months until she graduated as a 4-year-old (when our family moved from LA to Denver). It's difficult to capture the gratitude and appreciation we have for Sue and her team in words. Modern Schoolhouse was an integral, joyful part of our family's life for several years. The teachers expertly crafted a safe, nurturing, and rigorous environment that provided a strong foundation for our daughter to blossom and grow. I feel like we will always look back on our enrollment at Modern Schoolhouse as one of the best parenting decisions we've ever made. A few things stand out about TMS: CURRICULUM - Our daughter was enrolled in full-time childcare for a year prior to Modern Schoolhouse. However, it was unclear whether her previous caregivers were working toward any kind of goal (e.g., Kindergarten readiness) or if she was learning anything. That changed the instant we enrolled at TMS. I remember feeling skeptical when Sue asked us to purchase a special pack of flashcards. However, a few months later our 1.5 year-old daughter was recognizing the alphabet and making letter sounds at home. We were legitimately shocked! Preschool years are so important for kids to develop foundational skills and get broad exposure to different topics. Modern Schoolhouse delivers a learning experience that feels ambitious, but not forced. Our daughter was always engaged with the current unit (e.g., marine life, camping, etc.) and excited to go to school. That is the best feeling as a parent! The regular assessments and parent/teacher conferences helped us understand her progress and make a smooth transition to our new school in Colorado. CARE - At the same time that preschool aged children are exploring new academic concepts, they're also learning how to interact and play with other children. Modern Schoolhouse does such an excellent job helping their students communicate, manage their emotions, and engage with their classmates. At TMS our daughter learned things like how to ask for space and differentiate between good vs. bad choices. Teacher/staff transitions are inevitable and unavoidable in early childhood learning. What stood out to us about TMS was the quality and consistency of the team over the years and across classrooms. The teachers at Modern Schoolhouse helped us through the various ups and downs of life with a toddler and major transitions like potty training. Now that we're no longer enrolled at TMS, we're realizing that we took for granted how proactive and responsive the teachers were with their communication. The "ouch reports" from the playground, the quick responses to questions, it's all so important for parents - especially if this is your first childcare experience. COMMUNITY - Lastly, I want to highlight the broader Modern Schoolhouse community. Our daughter became very close with several other girls in her classroom and over time we became friends with their parents as well. TMS families are diverse, kind, and welcoming. I appreciated the music day potluck, annual art show, graduation, and the various other ways that Modern Schoolhouse brought everyone together to celebrate the students. Thank you Modern Schoolhouse! We will forever be grateful to you for the positive impact you had on our family.

We learned early on how incredibly important and foundational the learning ages of 2-5 were going…read moreto be for our son's growth. Until the age of two, we were able to nurture his love of creativity through art, get him engaged in reading and music, and keep him active and independent while learning at home, but his social-emotional growth needed a community like Modern Schoolhouse to truly develop. We met another family at his favorite playground that had an AMAZING experience at Modern Schoolhouse and their daughter, who was academically gifted and raised with similar philosophies, was thriving under their care. We enrolled and discovered for ourselves that Modern Schoolhouse was indeed an absolute gem for child development. Our son entered after turning two, and he was very shy/reserved at the time. The talking, dancing, singing, bilingual artist that blew us away with his funny ideas and love of learning at home, needed help expressing himself in the larger group. Over the next several years, Leonardo was able to grow and thrive his ability to emotionally self-regulate, from having a 'safe space' at home to being able to identify what he was feeling and how to 'calm his body,' to listening to others and respecting common space. What we didn't anticipate was not just the top quality of the school, the clean aesthetic spaces, and the exceptional teachers (Teacher Alicia from class 3 was truly amazing!!), but also the like minded and kind community that became a key part of our son's social life. During our son's first years at home, we studied Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia- instituting some principles of each in our approach at home. It wasn't until we met Sue and her philosophies at Modern Schoolhouse did we see some of these same philosophies embodied in an American child care setting; and we must have interviewed or toured at 5 or more local schools before finding Modern Schoolhouse. The core beliefs consist of the idea that children are competent, capable, curious individuals with hundreds of ways of self expression. The role of the school and family should be creating a structured, clean, and aesthetic environment that is conducive stimulating exploration and discovery. Teachers in this sense guide and foster collaboration rather than just 'delivering information.' Giving our son a new challenge was hard at first, but Sue and her staff were quick to offer suggestions and outside resources so we could reinforce some lessons at home, especially around his development of social/emotional skills like managing anger, dealing with disappointment, and learning to communicate when he needed space. He also was given the chance to learn how to build relationships and have positive interactions with new friends. Each 'season' and month had different themes that would be clearly delivered in monthly/quarterly emails along with chances to meet with teachers on child progress in key development areas of language, tracing, use of scissors, how to put on shoes/jackets, counting, class participation/listening, and emotional self expression. By class 3 (3 years old and above), our son was giving 'show and tell' presentations, using the 'sharing bee' to discuss their weekend, and playing inventive games to stimulate imagination and curiosity. Through the use of brightwheel, we were always shown photos and videos of our son having fun with friends and doing some fun activity. The school also offered many events at the school such as the "annual art show," "parent and me" day, and music sessions from Teacher Gaia culminating in a student led music performance (the cutest!). This year all the 4 classes made their own animal costumes and acted out various Disney themes. It was extraordinary to see him flourish and thrive under Teacher Alicia in class 3, who is truly remarkable for her ability to connect to kids and meet them where they are on the journey. By the end he was more confident in his presentations and even singing his favorite Disney songs Karaoke style to the class! Everything ended on a wonderful note with his graduation and small speech to parents and the graduating class. We were given an opportunity for a graduation photoshoot and his 'family book' with messages from all of the teachers as a keepsake that he created during his time there. As he graduated before many of the others in class 3, everyone created a special hand painted art for him with with the handprints of all his friends. It is bittersweet to go onto the next chapter, but he graduated school scoring high in every single metric of development, and he easily was interviewed and accepted into an international private school. Thanks you for being such a key part of his childhood journey and we hope to stay in touch with Leonardo and our growing family!

Growing Garden is the BEST! Our son went there just after turning 2, and stayed for years. The…read morelevel of love, support and attention that Jessie and Mia Mia showed him was out of this world. They were truly like a second family to him (just one who could actually convince him to eat his vegetables!) Breakfast and lunch were provided every day, and communication with Jessie was always prompt and thorough. She was so enthusiastic about her work, and respected the little ones as the humans they are. She [somewhat magically] had 8-10 toddlers all listening to her every word in a way that was incredible to witness. We're so happy our son had the GG experience!

Nothing I can say can fully capture how amazing Growing Garden is. We've now sent BOTH our kids…read morehere and joke about how we wish we had more just so we could send them to this school. Jessie is an incredibly caring, engaged, enthusiastic, energetic educator who absolutely dotes on the children. She goes above and beyond to make sure each of the kids feels seen, challenged, and loved. They spend their days making art, learning in a fun way, making food, playing outdoors, etc. They are simply HAPPY here, and we credit Jessie with making our kids' first experience with school a positive, memorable one. We're so sad our GG days are coming to a close and fear no other teacher will compare to Jessie. We will cherish our memories here forever!

The Little Nest on York was the best program for us to transition our son back into preschool while…read morestill in a pandemic. Ms. Theresa, went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and implemented the highest level of safety standards in all aspects of the school. We knew our son's health and well-being was always a top priority along with his cognitive, creative and social growth. Every part of the school was very well curated to support the children's daily activities and work cycles- we especially loved the outdoor space that was so thoughtfully designed. We never had a single worry about our son while he attended the Little Nest, despite all the regulations due to Covid. The entire Little Nest staff, including Mr. Joey (Ms. Theresa's husband) continue to be the most passionate group of caregivers/teachers that my family has had the opportunity to meet and know. The Montessori influenced methods and materials worked great with our son's development which was so great to witness. We are grateful to have had the experience at the Little Nest for our toddler and highly recommend their program.

Absolutely cannot recommend this school enough!! Our kiddo went there for 2.5 years, and we would…read morehave stayed forever if we could! The amount of care each teacher gives the children is unbelievable, and they really foster such an incredible community. Our child would come home every day with new skills and interests, and I am so grateful to each teacher there for contributing. We love you guys and miss you!!

Two of my children attend this location since they were less than a year old. 6 years later, my…read moreyoungest is now ready to transition. This school has always had caring and supportive staff. I appreciate their kindness and patience they have with all children. Although I am sad that my children are getting older, I leave knowing that I have placed them under great care. Thank you!!

Ms Helen is amazing and very kind to the kids. The owners are very nice, compassionate and people…read more I highly recommend this place. It's affordable clean and your kids are safe and sound.

We love Segray. Our son started at 18 months and they really helped him with the transition. His…read moredays are always jam packed with fun, and he comes homes singing songs and telling us about what he did with his teachers and friends. It's a beautiful community with the most supportive teachers and staff.

We enrolled our 1-year-old son in two sessions of Toddler and Me at Segray, and it was such a…read morepositive experience for our family. The program is thoughtfully organized with a great mix of free exploration and structured activities, all designed with toddlers' development in mind. Each week had new, well-curated stations and age-appropriate toys that kept things engaging and fun. Our son especially loved the music portion, including a session with a guitarist singing songs with the children. Angela, the program director, and her team were incredibly welcoming, warm, and communicative throughout the program. They did a wonderful job making the space feel inviting and safe for both toddlers and their caregivers, whether parents, grandparents, or nannies. That was especially meaningful for little ones who may not have had prior school experience yet. The staff was fantastic with the children and clearly cared deeply about creating a nurturing environment. You can really see the love and thought they put into everything, from the classroom setup to the outdoor play areas. Overall, Toddler and Me was a great value and wonderful exposure for our son. I would highly recommend it to any parent or caregiver looking for a warm, enriching program for their toddler.

We've had a really positive experience with WCC. Our daughter started part-time, M-F and it took…read moreher a few months to get comfortable with drop-offs. The teachers were patient and supportive as she adjusted, and now that she attends full-time, she looks forward to going to school every day. She's made great friends and learned so much with her teacher, Ms. Brittany. It's been nice to see her confidence grow, develop new skills, and become more comfortable in her classroom. We so appreciate the care and support the entire staff has given her! Highly recommend.

Works great for our working family. Our son loves it at Westminster. Great teachers and great hours.read more

our family spent two years with chandler's pre-school. it was an amazing experience. the school's…read moreprogram focuses on growth, independence. our daughter truly blossomed at the school and is set on a great path to start as she enters tk. the program's structured, play-based, and academically rigorous plan really worked for us. the small classes, staff and most importantly, the teachers are second to none for a pre school. we will always recommend the school to friends and family but will also measure quality of education and programming based of what we experienced at chandler's. the teachers are absolutely incredible - this is education. the food and meals are terrific as well - organic and natural, allergy friendly. our daughter isn't picky and was comfortable trying anything that is prepared on-site at their kitchen by their cook. you'll even find miss carolina helping with the classes and preparing food for the kids. you get what you put into this program as well - we kept our daughter on a great schedule so that she was well rested before school everyday and we also saw how much that worked for her in the program. a note about the staff / administration: they have great communication. we had multiple meetings and sit downs with staff. if there was anything we'd want to discuss or, had questions about, we were welcomed to meet with them and discuss anything we needed to. highest recommendation!

A Lifesaver and a Treasure…read more Chandler's Preschool quite literally rescued our family. We suddenly lost our nanny and were scrambling for care when the school had just opened--and we were lucky enough to be one of their very first families. From day one, we felt embraced, supported, and cared for in a way that exceeded all expectations. Our son just graduated from Chandler's and is heading into kindergarten not only confident and excited, but already reading. He was accepted into an excellent private school, and I have no doubt that Chandler's nurturing environment and thoughtfully designed curriculum played a huge role in preparing him. The teachers are warm, engaging, and truly see every child. The director runs the school with such intentionality--making sure the meals are always fresh, organic, and nutritious. The facility itself is immaculately clean and beautifully maintained. You can tell that everything, from the schedule to the classroom setup, is created with early childhood development philosophies in mind. Our younger daughter still attends, and I'm always blown away by the care and quality of education. She has weekly science lessons, cooking projects, and physical activities all seamlessly woven into her day. So much of the learning is hands-on and joyful--my kids often don't want to leave when I come to pick them up! We are endlessly grateful for Chandler's Preschool. It's been a home, a school, and a community for our family--and we can't recommend it highly enough.

Our daughters attend Delaney Wright Hollywood and I cannot say enough good things about this…read morespecial place! The care and compassion shown to your children truly can't be beat. We have made lifelong friends here and I'm so grateful for the community we've had. It really is such a happy happy place for kids with tons of great activities like Yoga, gardening, Spanish classes and tons of art and play. I can't imagine our lives without this place, thank you so much to the incredible teachers and staff for all that you do!!

We love this school in Hollywood! So excited for them to expand into Eagle Rock. The school…read moreprovides an amazing balance of structure and flexibility and we are so grateful to have found it. Our daughter has thrived since starting at 18 months and she loves going to school.

We sent our child here from age 2.5 to 4, and we loved every minute! The teaching staff is well…read morequalified and even worked with us on social emotional coaching and toilet learning. We loved participating in family and community events, where we could connect with other parents in the neighborhood. Our child was able to do so much independently as a result of attending Blossom... she was cutting with scissors beyond Kindergarten requirements at age 3! I've since recommended Blossom to many other friends and incoming families, and we continue to keep in touch and return to the school to visit.

Our daughter was part of the first class at Blossom and we adore everything about the school. It…read moreis a warm and welcoming environment. When our daughter graduated last year we were sad to leave. The teachers are so devoted to their students, the Montessori curriculum and the school community. If ever there was an issue or a concern it was addressed immediately. They also created a wonderful community, help the parents get to know each other, I am still friends with the other parents, and Blossom was works with families who need financial assistance. I noticed there is a 1-star review. I don't think their child attended Blossom. Our experience is the opposite of what they expressed. We loved all the teachers and our daughter was completely prepared for TK when she left Blossom, though I never wanted to leave.

When I first toured in 2021, I saw all the kids were so happy and getting to play outside, I was…read moresold. I have three children who've gone here. A 5 year old who just moved up to Eagle Rock elementary. He's commented how little work they do at his new school but he seems happy. He can write to 1000 thanks to his teachers at MCW. He can read too. Personally, I don't need to have a genius in the family, but it's nice that at the appropriate times they help them learn really useful skills. From an early age in the toddler room he learned to put his toys away and enjoys the "jobs" they did at MCW. My other son who's almost 4 has had a wonderful experience as well. Watching him evolve in this environment has been fun. My 18 month old daughter just started, and I can't wait to see how she grows with the other kids. They come home daily with art they've made, once they're 3. Once a month a folder comes home with all their "work" and it's impressive how much they do and how effortless it seems. My kids are not stressed. This isn't just a daycare or school or a Montessori program, it's a community. The summer program is awesome. They have water days and constantly learning about animals and environments. My favorite policy is that, if you invite kids to your child's birthday that you have to provide one to every kid, and almost everyone shows up. The parents are all very different people, likely with different personalities and life choices, but I haven't met one parent who wasn't just as happy as their children. Did I mention it's affordable? Like extremely. You can enroll your child from 9-3. Or elect for early care, maybe used to be 6 but I think now it's 7, double check. We're an 8-830 drop off family typically, and after care is from 3-6pm. We're a 5pm pickup usually. But I work in production and my days are unpredictable and my wife can work out of town sometimes and there is truly not a better place in town to trust your children. We're grateful for our friends who had two boys here, before ours, for recommending MCW. The main thing I'd stress that the children learn here is how to be accountable and be apart of a group. It's old school teaching. If you want new school kids do whatever they want, that's fine, this just won't be the place for you. If you want pictures of your kids daily and an update of how many times they went to the bathroom after they're 3, also not the place. If you want a warm welcoming director of the facility, also not the place. She's an amazing educator of young minds. Ever meet someone who's just totally able to unlock and relate to the mind of child? Yeah, they're not usually the best with adults. That's fine with me, be the best with the person(s) I'm paying you to be the best with. I look forward daily to asking the opening early care teacher about the previous day and hearing her feedback. Likewise at the end of the day with the teacher who's there to report on the day. If you want your kid to be obsessed with the director and all the other lovely teachers, please bring your child here. If you're overly anxious and very obsessed with your child being your best friend and knowing every detail of their day, maybe don't. Otherwise treat yourself to a savings and a happy child who learns how to behave in a way other people and yourself enjoy. Good luck to you all and MCW is a gem.

M.c.w is the best school in Eagle Rock.The director & staff are the best! My children loved the…read moreatmosphere and the Montessori education system.They are already reading at 4! I highly recommend M.c.w to all the parent.