I wanted to update my review because I've continued to see so much growth and positive change since…read moremy last post. This school has truly been such a gift to our family. My son has made wonderful friendships with children who have grown right alongside him, and it has been amazing to watch. The teachers put so much heart, dedication, and genuine care into what they do every day, and it shows. A special thank you to Miss Jonnay! She has been an incredible teacher to my son, and I am so grateful for the care and attention she gives him. She keeps me updated, celebrates his successes, and truly understands him. Over the last couple of months, I've seen such a big change in him, he's grown in confidence, understanding, and independence. It means so much to have someone who spends her days with him, notices these milestones, and genuinely cares about his development. The support she provides feels like having a second mother in his corner. Miss Tressa has created such a special place for children to learn, explore, and experience their first years of education. This school is truly a hidden gem, and I feel incredibly lucky to have found it and to be part of this community. If you're considering this school, I encourage you to visit and meet the staff. You'll quickly see how passionate, caring, and dedicated they are. We couldn't be more grateful for the love and support our family has received here.

Editing to recognize certain teachers:…read more I have gone back and forth for over a year about writing this review. Parents deserve to know what we experienced before trusting this school with their children. Our experience started off well. Like every daycare, there were minor issues here and there, and we gave the school grace because no childcare center is perfect. The problem wasn't that mistakes happened. The problem was that the mistakes kept getting more serious, and every concern was met with excuses, denial, or an attempt to make us feel like we were overreacting. Looking back, I wish I had trusted my instincts and left much sooner. One of our first major concerns happened in the infant room. My daughter came home with bleach stains all over her pants. The teacher admitted they had sprayed bleach on her high chair, forgot to wipe it down, and then placed my infant in it. That should never happen. Then came something even more alarming. I picked up my infant one afternoon, and she screamed hysterically from hunger the entire drive home. I checked Brightwheel because I assumed someone had simply forgotten to log her bottles. Instead, I discovered there were no bottle entries because they had not fed her formula all day. Not a missed log..a missed feeding. As a parent, that is terrifying. Then there were the coyote issues. Coyotes were coming right up to the school fence and parents even photographed a coyote standing right outside the children's fence (see attached). Tressa's response? Cayenne pepper around the perimeter. It took months of parents pushing before only one small section of fencing was raised. To this day, much of the fence remains low. Another issue involved mold. The children's play couch had mold covering the bottom. Rather than simply acknowledging the problem and informing parents of mold exposure, the initial response was that it "might be black paint." Parents know what mold looks like. Cleanliness was another ongoing concern. My children routinely came home with dried food on their faces, dirty hands, and crusted noses. This wasn't dirt from outdoor play. They simply weren't being cleaned throughout the day. My children were constantly sick while attending this school. The final straw was something I still cannot believe happened. My daughter came home wearing the exact same diaper I put on her that morning. It was soaked, sagging, cold, and hanging to her knees. I immediately contacted Tressa. Rather than investigating what happened, her first response was that another child also wore Coterie diapers and the teachers must have accidentally used someone else's diaper. That explanation fell apart almost immediately. Coterie prints a unique quality-control code on every diaper in a package. The diaper my daughter came home wearing had the exact same code as the open package sitting in my house. It was the diaper I put on her that morning. Only after I sent photographs proving it did the apologies begin. That was the day I reported the school to Community Care Licensing. Despite all of this, I want to recognize the people who made our experience better. Ms. Chandler, Ms. Jonnay, Ms. Jenn, and Ms. Debbie are wonderful educators who genuinely love children, and my daughters adored them. I also want to acknowledge that my daughters loved Ms. Tressa as well. My criticism is not about whether Tressa cares about children. I believe she does. My criticism is about leadership. Running a preschool requires more than caring about kids. It requires accountability, transparency, and the ability to admit when something went wrong and fix it. Instead, I consistently felt dismissed. Concerns were minimized. Excuses came before accountability. I was repeatedly made to feel like I was simply a difficult parent for raising legitimate health and safety concerns. An experienced director once worked at the school and made noticeable improvements because she accepted responsibility and addressed problems head-on. I truly believe the school would benefit tremendously from hiring an experienced director and allowing that person to manage the day-to-day operations. Tressa, if you're reading this, this review isn't being written because mistakes happened. Every school makes mistakes. This review exists because of how those mistakes were handled. Your response to concerns was almost always to deny, minimize, or explain them away instead of simply acknowledging them and making meaningful changes. My daughters are thriving at their new school. Every teacher they've had at ANY school has described them as kind, respectful, and a joy to have in class. They weren't the problem. I wasn't the problem. Parents raising concerns about children's health and safety are not the problem. I sincerely hope this school improves because the children deserve it. But until accountability becomes a priority, I cannot recommend that families entrust their children to this daycare.

This preschool is amazing! Play-based curriculum that is supported by knowledgeable, warm, and…read morecaring teachers. My daughter has loved going to this school for the last couple of years. I know that she is in great hands because of the love and support the teachers and staff provide to families. Would highly recommend this preschool to any families in the Westlake village area!

Amazing school full of quality educational opportunities and active play all taking place in a…read moreloving and safe environment. My child loves it here and has flourished socially and has learned so many skills and about various curriculum based topics. I highly recommend

My child is homeschooled and was fighting me on all her writing. She wasn't behind or anything so I…read more didn't know if they could help....so i Called sylvan and they set up an evaluation that was very precise. Started her exactly where she needed to. The learning plan was tailored to her. Bonus she loves going! She said it's a 10/10

The teachers at Sylvan were wonderful, and this review is not a reflection of them. They genuinely…read morecared about our child and did a great job during the sessions. Unfortunately, the business practices completely overshadowed that positive experience. Scheduling was difficult from the start, with very limited availability for makeup sessions. When our credit card unexpectedly declined, Sylvan refused to release our child until we provided a new credit card on the spot. As a parent, that felt incredibly uncomfortable and inappropriate. The biggest issue came when we tried to reduce the number of sessions due to our family's summer travel schedule. We were given three different processes we supposedly needed to follow, which delayed everything by nearly two weeks. After following their instructions, we were then told we could only make the change if we agreed to pay a higher rate. It felt like every step was designed to prevent us from adjusting our plan rather than working with us. It's disappointing because the instructors are excellent, but the corporate policies and billing practices felt more focused on locking families into contracts than supporting children's learning. I've dealt with restrictive gym memberships that were easier to navigate than this. If you're considering Sylvan, I would strongly encourage you to read the enrollment agreement carefully and ask detailed questions about scheduling, billing, cancellations, and program changes before signing. The educational staff deserve praise, but the administrative experience left us feeling trapped rather than supported.

We've been attending Moorpark Kindercare for almost 4 years between our two kids and we just…read morecouldn't possibly be happier. Our daughter is about to start her last summer program and start TK next year and we're really sad this chapter is coming to an end. The center has taken such incredible care of our kids over the past few years and we're so glad our son still has another couple of years. The staff is amazing and it truly feels like home. Our daughter is currently with Ms. Cherry in the pre-K class and we love her so much. She's a great teacher and has a wonderful way of keeping the kids on task. She's the perfect combo of kind and loving but also keeps the kids in line and on schedule. Miss Irina is the director and she's basically family at this point, as is her Assistant director miss sandra. They do a great job at always being available to talk and support any needs you or your child might have. They never make you feel rushed or like your opinions aren't important. We also have had such a great experience in Miss Kim's 2 year old class. She's amazing and you can tell she truly loves her job. Thank you Moorpark Kindercare for the years of love, supporting and teaching our kids, and providing a truly nurturing home for our kids as they grow.

Moorpark KinderCare gives such love to our baby girl (3.5 months!). My wife and I are educators in…read morethe district and we care deeply about the safety of our children. The team (ANGELICA!!!) is so caring and loving to our baby. We couldn't ask for a better team to help her learn and grow !

Amazing teachers! Small, quaint little school age ranges 2-6years! The teachers are caring,…read morepatient, and truly dedicated to helping the children learn and grow. The classroom environment is welcoming, fun, and engaging, with activities that support children's social, emotional, and academic development. I especially appreciate how the teachers make each child feel valued, supported, and cared for. It is clear that the staff genuinely love what they do. I would highly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment for their child!

A wonderful school that prepares students very well, excellent staff and teachers who care a lot…read moreabout learning .

Both of my sons went to this amazing school. Teacher Melanie was an absolute Saint. As the father…read moreof kids with a lot of energy, she always worked with them to keep them on track and never discouraged their energy. Sending our boys there was the best decision we ever made. When they started kindergarten, they were so well prepared. I could not recommend this place enough.

Please don't take this risk with your child. Ms. Melanie should absolutely get a different job …read more Ms Melanie was unbelievable. The idea that my 2 year old boy would knock over a structure built with blocks by another kid was appalling to her . When I explained that we do that at home she accused me of bad parenting. I had many issues there. I called a meeting to see if we could get on the same page but unfortunately just provided me with more information leading to me and my husband pulling our son out and frankly I feel horrible that I didn't realize sooner how he was treated . You could just see the harmful effects that this place had on my son . I hope they close soon. The director (Joanna pimentel) and Melanie should move on. Maybe you can find someone good there but I didn't and you can't get those years back or try again . Please beware !

Thousand Oaks, oak valley, Agoura hills or Old Agoura this is the best Montessori school for a…read morenumber of reasons. We were sooo hesitant to send our daughter, who always had a nanny to school. I am so happy and feel so safe with her at school. 1. Longevity - one of the teachers there attended this preschool herself! You don't see turnover here. The teachers are in it for the long haul. This business has been around 20+ years and is wonderful. 2. Passion - the teachers are sooo passionate and kind to the kids. Ask any of them what they like to do, they will go on and on about switching the activities / curriculum to the kids interests like if the kids are really liking space they will make their "work"the kids activities) space themed. You can feel the teachers genuinely love being around the kids and genuinely love teaching 3 - Engaging Each Friday they have a Mr. B come and play music for all the kids to dance and sing to. Each week my daughter seems to come home with a new craft. Daily she is able to draw a picture by taking out her own materials and putting them all back herself every day. 4 - Independence if you're interested in Montessori, you like teaching them independence and Yeung it's. It's been amazing to see my daughter progress with her independence. She will go and wash her hands after her meals. She is able to take out her snacks and put them back. It's been wonderful to cultivate her independence only two years old. She literally just got me a drink out of the fridge and grabbed herself one too. She is so sweet and independent. 5 Potty training - The school also offers potty training, which is really awesome for parents. Pictured is our class field trip. The kids got learned a lot and received live lady bugs and parents got a tote & coffee mug!

We've had such a great experience at Montessori School of Agoura Hills (MSA). Honestly, it feels…read moremore like dropping your kids off at a cozy little cottage where a loving grandma lives. It's warm, inviting, and just really genuine. The teachers are amazing. A lot of them have been there for decades, which says everything about how much they love what they do and where they are. Our kids have always been safe, clean, cared for, and truly seen. They've gotten to try so many things and participate in dance, athletics, art, and at the same time they're guided academically with patience and encouragement. Both of our kids went to MSA and really thrived. We've also made lifelong friends through the school, which has been an unexpected bonus. We're super grateful for our time there and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a loving, down-to-earth environment for their kids.

My kids have been going here since August & are actually happy and psyched about it! Which,…read moreobviously this place is awesome, because for elementary kids to be jazzed about doing more Math, it has to be something special! The environment is so friendly, supportive & positive! I gotta give credit to Bastian! He's fantastic, welcoming & connects with these students. Prior to choosing Mathnasium I looked into Kumon as well and had my kids assessed there too. I can say that while Kumon was cheaper, the assessment of my kids was majorly underwhelming. I was told how extremely behind they were, which I knew was not true. It made my kids feel bad. Kumon also required pages and pages of homework. My kids felt the place was creepy. Not for us! Mathnasium sold me on the approach of targeting areas and working on a well rounded picture, while allowing a little time at the end for kids to show their current homework & make sure they're on the right track! I love receiving emails when my kids have completed mastery checks on skills & when they level up! My kids also love getting "stars" and completing "cards" to receive rewards, from chapstick to Disney tickets (depending on how much they save up for). The fun environment is great! It's still quiet & kids are focused. There is strategy building and game play too. It is worth the money if you can afford it! I wish I had this when I was a kid!

My daughter absolutely loves this place. She never complains about having to come here and do math…read morethe instructor really have such a great way of teaching here. We have been coming here since February and my daughter has been doing so well and has made such great progress in such a short amount of time.