Being a parent of young children is both wonderful and incredibly hard. Trusting the people you…read moreleave your children with is one of the most important decisions you make, and I can say with my whole heart that Young Minds has been the best choice for our family. The teachers and staff have seen me at my best and my worst. On the days I feel like I have it all together and on the days when I'm barely holding it together. No matter what, they have been nothing but supportive and understanding. They truly care about each child and family in their care and that makes all the difference. Our children have thrived, not just academically but emotionally and socially. They are excited to go to school. They come home full of stories and have formed such sweet friendships. If you're looking for a preschool where your child will be nurtured and you as a parent will feel truly supported, I can't recommend Young Minds enough.

We are incredibly thankful to have found Young Minds Preschool (West LA); such a lovely community…read morewith the most dedicated directors, staff and teachers. My son first started in the three year old classroom (Orange Hummingbirds). We received detailed weekly observation reports from his assigned teacher with photos and descriptions which we really enjoyed reading. We were at a crossroads since he was eligible for LAUSD TK fall of 2024. However, we made the decision to enroll him in the four year old program (White Owls) and are so glad that we did. For a kiddo that was very resistant to change, we were not sure if he would be ready for the transition to a big elementary school. In the White Owl classroom, they have dedicated rest time (even if he doesn't nap) to recuperate so he doesn't have a complete meltdown by the end of the day. There is weekly enrichment (cooking, sports, music, art etc.) and so many campus events including water day, snow day, fall/winter/spring festivities. They also spend time on workbooks learning about math, phonics, syllables, compound words, the list goes on! For working parents, the option to have extended hours is great (morning program and afternoon program with total care hours of 7:30am-6pm available). We currently have two kids enrolled at Young Minds (one two year old in Purple Finch) and they love going to school. We also plan on enrolling the third once she is of age. We love Young Minds!

Two of our children attended New World, one starting in preschool and the other in the toddler…read moreroom. We picked NW mostly for logistics, because it was close to home and offered extended care, rather than a particular desire for Montessori education. Having also had a positive experience with a play-based preschool before this, it is definitely a different approach--there is not much emphasis on imaginative play, for example. The initial enrollment process also has a lot of steps that was a little hard to accommodate with work schedules. Other than that our family had a great experience here for the past 3 years. Specific things we appreciated: -contrary to some other reviews, most of the teachers had been there for years and were very experienced and dedicated -they put a lot of emphasis on practical skills and manners both of which carried over a little outside of school -the approach to literacy and math helped them both be well prepared for elementary school -the school administration is very well organized with a calendar for the whole academic year so you can plan ahead for special events. My favorite is the science fair where each classroom sets up a bunch of hands on activities for the other kids to try -there is a warm and welcoming school/parent community Most importantly our kids were always happy at the end of the day. We recommend New World highly!

My niece went to this school for 4 years and she left the school at 5 years old knowing how to read…read moreand loved math. Watching her grow up I really saw how the Montessori program benefited her in each milestone and It is still benefiting her to this day. I always loved going to pick up her from school. The teachers are very nice and professional. They have a green, open, spacious outdoor space for the children to play which I just love. I've always known that I want my (future) children to go to this school. I'm finally pregnant and excitedly turned my application in after the tour. My heard niece was on the wait list for over a year before she got in, so I want to get started early.

We love this place! Our daughter has learned so much, and her social skills are very strong…read morecompared to other babies her age. We love that they send us lesson plans each week, and the aunties are very attentive and knowledgeable.

We absolutely love this school and can't say enough good things about it. Our daughter came here…read morewhen she was 4-months old. It's so hard to send your baby somewhere especially when they are so young. After touring a handful of daycares, I felt in my gut this was the right place. It was intimate enough to know my daughter was going to be seen and that the Aunties would be able to get to know her. I was right. My baby grew so much while she was there and all the Aunties truly loved and cared for her. They felt like an extension to our family. I highly recommend this place. Our daughter's primary teacher was Auntie Cecilia and we loved and adored her. But also every Auntie there was so wonderful. And the director, Hazel is so responsive, kind, and has done a wonderful job at hiring an amazing staff and having such a well run place that makes each child feel loved.

The director of the school, Gisa, is wonderful. My son went there for two years after turning…read morethree. His second year was interrupted by the pandemic and although he didn't get the in-person interaction we wanted him to have during that second year, there was just the right amount of online engagement (once a week) to continue his education. I know it's ultimately our jobs to teach our kids, but it's incredibly helpful to have an experienced educator guide you through the academic concepts, mental leaps and milestones, expected challenges, etc. Also, had it not been for Gisa, I would not have understood anything about LAUSD's E-choices application and enrollment process. She's great at bringing parents together to brainstorm and share ideas too. Needless to say I highly recommend the school and Gisa's program. My son had a great time when he was going in person with two half-days a week. He also had a great time with his weekly circle time classes once a week and in-home activities after the school was physically closed.

Butterfly garden preschool has been a blessing to continue our two young toddlers (2 and 3 years…read moreold) education in this time of quarantine. A balanced curriculum of fun content for each kids level of preschool! The teachers have made themselves available to encourage us parents to create a beautiful homeschool routine. Our older daughter feels a positive challenge in her daily schoolwork and as a mom I don't have to prepare a curriculum! It's all laid out for me weekly with a variety of approaches to keep my children interested. We are very pleased with our children's progress from the curriculum provided here and most important our kids are happy while at home yet still connected to the outside world. We highly recommend teacher Gisa's preschool Butterfly Garden!!

I am so glad my family found this community. It's not just that my kids feel loved and supported…read moreat school, but I also feel supported by the school as well. The teachers are always willing to problem-solve when we're hitting a hurdle like potty training or my kids randomly stop sleeping through the night. They also encourage the kids to just act like kids (ie play in the mud, climb trees, paint, make music - seriously, my 2 year old walks around the house with a ukulele because I'm pretty sure she just wants to be Keone when she grows up...). So, if you or your kids have a problem with dirt, face paint, jumping in puddles and other related shenanigans, this is probably not the right school for your family.

Best school ever! My 3 children went to Green Beginning. There is no place like this preschool…read more This helicopter mom was freaked out to drop my oldest child off at school. Veronica and Keone made my family feel so welcomed and I felt like they truly cared about the well being of my child. That feeling is priceless. My youngest has severe food allergies. The teachers and staff went above and beyond to make sure he was included and safe. It is this educational foundation that has set my children up for success in elementary school. They are kind, caring, environmentally friendly, spider loving, composting, confident kids because of Green Beginning. This place will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

I cannot recommend Little Hands Together enough! Miss Jackie is so wonderful and made the…read moretransition for our son to his first pre-school so smooth and easy. There is a great balance of free play time and enriching /educational activities, with something special (soccer, yoga, music, etc) every day. We feel so lucky to have found a spot here, our little guy was smiling big at the mention of "school" and his teachers' names after just one week. Communication is great, the students get very personalized attention, and the teachers really care. Highly recommend!

Nora and us, we love the school. We wanted a Montessori…read moreschool with a focus on art, movement, cooking and being in contact with nature. LHT does these and many more activities. What I really enjoy too is that Miss Yan always post daily photos of all the activities they do in our private school group on MeWe, so we get to see all the beautiful things Nora does every day: all her arts and crafts, learning mandarin, singing songs, montessori activities, academic stuff, soccer class, gardening, cooking, yoga, dancing... and many more! The 2 groups are small and the kids/teacher ratio is really good. They do things separately and many together so they all learn from each other. Nora is really happy to go to school and it brings a lot of joy to know she couldn't be in a better place.

We love Village Tree! Our daughter started at the infant center on clarington and now attends the…read moreDunn campus as a toddler. She has learned so much. All of the aunties are very communicative and kind. Our daughter just turned 2 and knows her abcs, how to count to 10, and just general social skills. We have the aunties to thank for helping her learn all of that! They send lesson plans and encourage many soft skills. My only complaint is that they don't offer lunch, so you have to pack a lunch every day, but it's not that big of a deal most of the time. Also, their hours are 7:30 - 5:40, which is nice because I work east coast hours. The 7:30 drop off is so nice for that!

Wow! I wish I could give this school 10 stars, if you are looking for an incredible daycare/pre…read moreschool experience this is it. Our son went to this school for 3yrs and I can't say enough good. The aunties are so kind and engaged. Auntie Cheyenne, Marlie, Tiffany, Joy - unreal (many others too!). Our son learned his ABCs here, numbers, they do a little Spanish, constant activities and kindness. They even did a pre school graduation which was adorable, complete with gifts from the aunties and uncles and treats. It's so hard to leave our babies and go to work but I have to tell you - I loved leaving him here and knew he would be safe. We will miss this incredible school so much

Looking for daycares is a stressful ordeal, and many folks look at many different parameters…read more(hours, amenities, policies, etc.). As first time parents, we were really nervous about sending our son to a daycare, but we needed to put him in a 5 months old because of work. The folks at MTA truly care about the children, and do such an incredible job nurturing our son. They are great at getting insight into anything going on at home to inform how they support him at daycare. With the awesome hours, we feel so comfortable sending our son to MTA. When we drop him off, he is ecstatic to see his teachers and doesn't even look back at us when we hand him to them! MTA is a really special place and fosters an incredible environment that promotes curiosity and growth. - A grateful dad

After looking at quite a few daycares for our daughter & we settled on Maple Tree Academy. They had…read moremultiple locations but we landed at the West LA location on Sepulveda. As a first time father, I had a lot of trepidation about leaving my baby with a bunch of "strangers" but that quickly changed. Amy, the location's director, has put together a magnificent staff of caring, loving, jovial people that greets your child by name every morning & every afternoon. Our daughter started off in the Sugar Maples group with Teacher Brenda & Teacher Edith, my personal favorite, who still stops & checks in with our daughter every single day. Security Guard Andre also greets every kid by name every day accompanied with high fives & hand daps. Our daughter is now in the "Field Maple" group, where each kid is at least 24 months old, and Teacher Sandy & Teacher Isabel continued providing great leadership & guidance for our daughter. The pedagogy at Maple Tree is outstanding! I was amazed the first time my daughter came home saying words in Spanish as well as in American Sign Language. Hearing my daughter counting at such a young age helped reenforce just how good the Maple Tree program really is. The biggest thing for us is seeing how excited our daughter is everyday to attend school everyday. If you are looking for a daycare for your child, I Highly suggest Maple Tree Academy. Maple Tree Academy is top notch in every way.

We had such a wonderful experience with My Sunshine Preschool on Overland! The staff was extremely…read morehelpful and flexible with having our child join on such short notice, and we are so grateful for how welcoming and supportive they were during the entire process. Special shout out to Sean for going above and beyond to make sure our son was able to attend when we needed him to and helped make him feel comfortable right away. This preschool provided the perfect environment for our son as he prepared to transition into TK. Not only did he start making new friends and socializing in such a positive way, but he also gained the tools to "learn how to learn," which made a huge difference in building his confidence. We couldn't be happier with the experience, thank you to the entire My Sunshine team for helping our son take this important step and for creating such a warm, nurturing place for kids to grow!

Such a great little childcare center! I love that the toddler area is fully enclosed to help…read morewrangle them during the day. My kiddo even naps there -- a complete miracle!! His confidence outside at the park has grown so much since he's started. I swear every week he's come home with a new skill. Great communication from the staff, flexible pick up/drop off times, and overall a great environment.

We took a tour the other day. They are a top notch organization. Brittany was great to work with…read more The facilities were great and safe. All the kids seemed to be having so much fun. We didn't end up sending our daughter here, but only because there wasn't an opening in the age group we needed when we needed it to be. But I wanted to post a review because I liked it so much.

Such incredible teachers and staff that make our beloved boy feel safe, loved, and cared for…read more They're so creative with all their lessons, organized with weekly themes, prompt to respond anytime we have questions or concerns, and very engaged with each child. Our parent/teacher conference was so encouraging to know that the things we see and the things we teach align with how the teachers here encourage our child. We couldn't have asked for a better experience when we sent our firstborn here. It's also extremely affordable for how amazing the school is so thank you!!!