There are not enough words to describe how much Tata's child care means to our family. They have…read moreloved, cared for, and nurtured our son as if he were their own. The atmosphere Tata creates is warm and loving and every day we leave knowing our son is safe and happy. He absolutely adores her, and we are endlessly grateful for the kindness, patience, and love they show him. Tata is truly one of a kind, and any child would be lucky to be in her care. We would recommend Tata's over and over again to any family in search of child care.

The absolute best! Both my kids have gone here for over two years. Any time I stop in, all of the…read morechildren look happy and are engaged in a nice activity or playing in the expansive outdoor/indoor play area. My kids always come well home fed, fresh, and clean. Tata sends me photos of my kids through my work day which always brings happiness. She treats you like family and genuinely cares so much about all of the kids. This place is spotless as well. And Tata regularly throws Halloween and Christmas parties which the kids have a blast at. This place is truly spectacular. I feel so grateful to have found it.

Our two year old daughter has been going to Tiny Footsteps for ten months and we trust them like…read morefamily. I was overwhelmed and nervous about sending our daughter to daycare for the first time. I toured several facilities and ultimately went with my gut when I chose Tiny Footsteps. A couple things swayed me, number one it's a family-run daycare out of the family home. I think for kids transitioning to daycare for the first time, it feels like an extension of home. Like going to a relative's house. There's windows all around and good air circulation -- several places I toured didn't have much or any natural light. The kids socialize all together and I've seen with our daughter that it's given her an extra bit of emotional intelligence. She learned how to interact with the babies from watching Ms. Sevan, and once our son, her little brother was born, was attuned to being gentle and engaging warmly with him. Similarly hanging out with some of the older kids helped develop her vocabulary and motor skills trying to keep up with them. I think of them like a big pack of cousins the way she talks about them all at home. And one of my favorite parts, is that they make good, home-cooked meals. It's been such a great relief that we take Auva to daycare in the morning and she has two meals and two snacks there that we don't have to plan. She likes their cooking and eating as a group with the other kids has helped her widen her palate. Highly recommend! Our daughter still attends and we're grateful for their care!

Sevan, Jenny & Jarmin are the best caretakers! My family is blessed to be able to send our children…read morehere. My son went from age 1 to 3.5 as he transitioned to pre-school and my daughter started at 10 months and still attends. Highly recommend Tiny Footsteps for their structure, routine, cleanliness and great care! Thank you ladies. We love you!

I'll begin by stating the obvious: finding someone to take care of your baby is not easy. I met…read moreLinda when I was pregnant with my first child while taking a walk around the neighborhood. Linda was, by chance (and luck), outside her home. She was friendly and introduced herself and her daycare. Being a FTM, I had no idea that good daycares get booked up quickly, so I didn't bother following up until after my son was born. That was probably one of the bigger mistakes I made as a new mom. When I reached out to enroll my son, her daycare was already full. Through a long and unpleasant process of trial and error, which involved enrolling and taking my son out of three different daycares for a variety of reasons (e.g., high staff turnover, too many illnesses or accidents, napping my then 18 month old at 3pm daily, etc), I finally found a preschool that fit. I wised up with my second child and enrolled my daughter with Linda during my first trimester. Having toured almost every infant care (both larger operations and smaller, in-home ones) and a sizeable number of preschools in the La Crescenta/La Canada/Montrose area, I can say with confidence that enrolling your little one at Miss Linda's Little Sprouts is *the best* choice you can make as a parent for your child. Some highlights of my experience with Miss Linda's Little Sprouts: 1. Linda has decades of experience and is a genuine, kind and friendly individual. She only accepts 4 children max and because of this small ratio, I can see that she's formed trusting bonds with each of the children. My daughter never cries when she goes to daycare, reaching out eagerly for Linda in the mornings. Linda has provided a safe and nurturing environment for my daughter, and I 100% trust her. 2. Linda really works with you as a parent to accommodate your wants and your child's needs. For example, while other infant cares would not allow me to bring food for my child in glass containers, she never had such a policy (trying to limit BPA exposure here!). My daughter has had trouble gaining weight and Linda is diligent in making sure she eats, including taking the time to spoon feed my daughter most of her meals. Linda and I share similar philosophies with respect to sleep/naps; since going to Linda's, my daughter has been able to fall asleep without assistance and generally sleeps through the night. Linda also sends me texts, photos, and/or updates throughout the day. She's also so helpful - my baby bottles and food containers are always washed before pickup! 3. The daycare is *clean*, which is so important to me. While my son was sick basically every other week when he started infant care, my daughter rarely got sick here. 4. Linda runs a fun and age-appropriate program for the kids. They always seem entertained and to be enjoying the various toys she provides. Linda sometimes takes them into her backyard on sunny days for mini water and other outdoor adventures and regularly plans fun art projects for them. She talks and sings with the kids, and my daughter knows and can say many words, including animal names and noises, colors, numbers, etc. Final note regarding the one negative review, this was not representative of my experience at Linda's daycare at all. I am truly so thankful to have my daughter in Linda's care. My daughter was only 5 months old when she started and is now a happy, sweet, and secure toddler - I attribute this, at least in part, to Linda and her care, love, and capabilities as a caregiver.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Linda! Finding daycare in LA is so incredibly tough in…read moreitself and we are so grateful to have found her. She cared for my daughter from the time she was just 6 months old, and I couldn't have imagined a better place for her during those precious early years. From day one, Linda extended her warmth and made us feel like family. Her genuine love and compassion created a safe and nurturing environment where my daughter absolutely thrived. The level of care and attention she provides is unmatched due to the small size of each infant group. Each day, she never failed to keep us updated on her growth, milestones, and all the little moments we didn't want to miss. Linda's facility is surgically clean, organized, and filled with toys, books, and other learning materials that engage and support development. What really impressed us was the way Linda fosters creativity, curiosity, and kindness. Our daughter experienced so many "firsts" including art and language. And learned so much that helped her grew into a confident, happy little human. Thank you, Linda, for the peace of mind you've given us and the joy you've brought to her early years. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a trustworthy and compassionate home daycare!

If you're looking for a solid daycare and preschool, I would highly recommend GCS. The director and…read morestaff are highly communicative and passionate when it comes to child development and education. My child went here for 2 years and absolutely thrived and loved all the teachers. My child was always bringing home art projects, new book ideas they read at school and new songs they were all singing. I really wish we could stay for another year but will definitely be returning for summer school.

GCS was such a wonderful experience for my son (and his parents). He started there when he was just…read more4 months old at twice a week, then moved up to 3 days a week until he was 2. The only reason he stopped at 2 years old was because he was finally old enough to join his older brother at the same preschool and we were eager to have them together (and only one drop off/pick up) - otherwise, we would never have left! Zara, the head of the school, is so smart and caring and thoughtful (and truly generous with schedule flexibility), and we loved everyone who worked there. We will miss the school so much. If you're looking for a daycare/preschool, do not hesitate to tour it!!

Our 3 year-old daughter enjoys PAM very much. She is always happy at pickup and says her classmates…read moreare her best friends. She enjoys the multiple playgrounds, toys, and activities like soccer and dance. She talks about what they learned in school like volcano science. The summer program is especially entertaining with guests like face painters, a Glendale police visit, and water play. The teachers, aids, and administrators are caring and engaged. I especially appreciate PAM's flexible weekly enrollment. We enroll our daughter while visiting my parents on extended stays, as we live in Austin, TX for most of the year. It's helpful for our daughter to have a community and be engaged with activities during our long visits to LA.

Love this daycare, my daughter has been in the infant class since 7 mos, and adores the teachers…read more There are some days she would rather stay and play than come home. If you're considering Pennsylvania ave. Montessori don't hesitate they are simply the best.

I am so grateful to be a parent at Montrose Avenue Infant Care. It has opened rather recently, so…read morewe were one of the first babies. The head teacher, Miss Anna, has been working in this field for about 20 years and she is wonderful at what she does. She truly loves my baby and he loves her too. The center is in a small cottage in a very tranquil area. It has all the intimacy of a home daycare with the infrastructure and accountability of a large center, because it is affiliated with Pennsylvania Ave. Montessori down the street. I get so many photos of my baby having fun throughout the day, and a comprehensive report about his eating sleeping and diapering at the end of the day. Both of which are so important to me.

First time mom here and was very hesitant on my 6 month old baby to start daycare. Lucky for us we…read morefound this wonderful infant care. Miss Sondra was extremely welcoming and informative which made the process a lot easier. Baby is doing very well and I feel comfortable knowing she's being well taken care of. Appreciate the staff at Montrose Avenue Infant Care.

I should have written this review sooner but it has been hard to find the right words to express…read morehow great this school is and how grateful we are for them. Our family has had two kids attend from age 2 and both have loved it. Zara the owner, every one of the teachers, and the parent community are all wonderful. Our kids have learned, grown and been really loved. The school does an amazing job of balancing education, play, and emotional development. I cannot recommend this preschool enough.

I cannot tell you how wonderful this preschool has been for our family. Our daughter got an…read moreincredible education and made wonderful friends along the way. The staff and parents were incredibly supportive. It prepared her enormously for TK -- emotionally, socially and academically! Thank you Zara and teachers at Next Gen!

Gaya is an absolute lifesaver, the most amazing guardian angel and inspirational educator we could…read morehave ever found for our children. We started our son at Gaya's at 9 months old, back in mid 2007. It became immediately apparent that we had made the best decision of our lives as parents. He quickly became socialized, used to interacting with children his age and older, and we were stunned at how quickly he began learning. Gaya's is no mere daycare, it is the most perfect preschool we could have ever found. It is an incredibly loving environment, and each child is taught from the beginning, with interpersonal connection and a curriculum catered to their age and abilities. The children also learn dancing, yoga and sports, and put on a wonderful event including songs, dances, and skits for the yearly graduation ceremony. It was not long before Gaya, her staff, and the other families there became somewhat of a second family to us, even sharing holidays together. Our son stayed at Gaya's until graduating to kindergarten (in all honestly we were all sad to tears to leave Gaya's). But he entered kindergarten far ahead of the other children in terms of intellect, conceptualization and socialization. Gaya even offered to help him with his homework after school, as his kindergarten let out at 12:30 and he was happily accustomed to learning until 4 or 5 PM each day. Our son is now 15, and remembers fondly his time at Gaya's Schoolhouse. We had our second child, a girl, 11 years after Nicholas, and even while pregnant we said "Thank God we still have Gaya!" Gaya was thrilled to hear we had another child on the way and anxiously awaited the day she could start working with our little one. We started her there at around that same 9 month mark and she too became quickly in love with learning and the friendships she has created while attending school there. Over the years my wife and I have talked about moving but usually the first thing out of one of our mouths is, "But Gaya is here." There is no bounds to the love, appreciation and respect my family has for Gaya and her school. We hope to see you in class someday soon!

I highly recommend Gaya's Schoolhouse! Gaya has been a central part of our child's growth over the…read morepast year and a half. We first met Gaya when our baby was only 6 months, and we've watched them grow immensely. Our child is always excited when Gaya comes to the door. From home-cooked meals to hands-on help in drawing shapes and animals, we are grateful for all Gaya has done. A+

My children attended MPIC (as we moms like to call it) for three years. They weren't just a daycare…read morethen Prek, they were our family. And I still see them as such. My son loved going there. He made great friends. Friends that he still has today. Most parents would agree, the best teacher there is Ms. Cynthia. She started as a teacher in the Crickets and then moved to the Jags. You could tell how much she cared. How into the job she was. She went the extra mile. When our kiddos left, I think as moms we cried more that WE had to say goodbye to Ms. Cynthia than our kids. I know a couple of moms who even held onto her as a home sitter after their kiddos left. Overall, MPIC was a great home for our child during those early years. I'd recommend it enthusiastically.

We have two little ones who have attended MPIC, and our experience has been nothing but wonderful…read more We have watched them grow into curious, caring, and confident individuals who genuinely love going to "school." Our oldest is now in TK and thriving, and we truly believe the strong foundation she received at MPIC played a meaningful role in preparing her for this next chapter. We are incredibly grateful for the care, encouragement, and support MPIC has given our family.

It is hard to put into words how much this preschool has meant to our family. After two children…read moreand seven years between the two, saying goodbye to full-time care feels like the end of a truly special chapter. From the very beginning (our babies started at 6 months old), CFC has been so much more than a daycare/preschool. Our children were encouraged to learn and grow, but just as importantly, they were given a place where they felt safe, confident, celebrated, and completely at home. What makes this school truly special is its people. The teachers and staff don't simply care for children--they genuinely care about them. They know who they are, what makes them laugh, what makes them nervous, what they are proud of, and when they need a little extra encouragement. As parents, we always knew that when we left our children each morning, they were surrounded by people who knew, loved, and cherished them. (Even now, when our kids return for the school-aged summer and winter camps, CFC teachers and staff from years ago remember them, greet them by name, and make them feel like they are coming home.) Our children left CFC with wonderful memories, lasting friendships, confidence, curiosity, and a genuine excitement about school. We could not have asked for more from their first educational experience. We will forever be grateful for the role CFC and its remarkable teachers and front desk team have played in our children's lives--and in ours. If you are fortunate enough to have your child spend their infant and/or preschool years here, know that you have found someplace truly special. We could not recommend CFC more highly.

Our son attended this nursery school from the time he was just 8 months old until he was 3 years…read moreand 2 months old, and the experience has been nothing short of extraordinary for our family. From day one, we felt genuinely cared for, not only by the teaching staff and administration, but also by the church community, maintenance team, and even the kitchen staff. Every interaction was marked by warmth, kindness, and a sincere love for the children. What truly set this school apart was the sense of community. Nearly every staff member knew our son by name and took the time to engage with him in meaningful ways. It created an environment where he felt safe, seen, and valued every single day. As parents, that kind of trust and reassurance is priceless. Leaving was incredibly difficult because this school became such an important part of our lives. The team here did not just provide care, they laid a strong foundation for our son's academic, social, and spiritual development. We are deeply grateful for the impact they have had on him and on our family. We truly could not speak more highly of this wonderful community and will always hold them close to our hearts. We already look forward to returning each summer for Vacation Bible School.