I brought my daughter Camila since she was 18 months old, and the transition was a little bit…read moredifficult for me, but not for her. She was very happy and very pampered by the staff. There are some teachers there that have been working there for years, which is a good thing because it assures me that they Are working in something they like and it's their passion. Miss Anita and Miss Rutmanik took excellent care of my baby. She left when she was five years old and was ready to start kindergarten at school till this day whenever she has a day off at school I called them and they welcome my baby with their arms open and my daughter always loves to go back and see her old teachers. We love them very much and we appreciate their hard work, dedication and love they show to all the students.

My wife and I feel so lucky that our daughter Tess was able to attend Roshana's delightful school,…read morea cherished institution of the Van Nuys area. Ms. Rukmani and Ms. Ella are ideal caretakers. They made sure my daughter and all her friends benefitted both not just from excellent education, but the love, tenderness, and the patience that only devoted caretakers can provide. A special highlight of education at Sunflower Montessori is the annual Christmas showcase. This is a time where all the hard work the students have put in with their spectacular music director , Mr. Anthony. He taught my daughter so many great holiday classics, and plenty of Beatles music all-year round. Not only is it a great musical experience, but the Holiday Show also features fantastic Sri Lankan cuisine compliments of Mrs. Roshana as well as potluck contributions from all the parents. My daughter also benefitted from the optional dance/movement/yoga program as well--the definite highlight of her weeks that was so eager to talk about and show us. We're so appreciative to Ms. Roshana and the wonderful teachers at Sunflower. They will forever be in our hearts.

Before I give a glowing and deeply heartfelt review of the experience our family has had at…read moreMontessori House of Children with both of our boys, I want to share a broader thought, because context matters, especially when parents are making one of the most important decisions of their lives. I think it is fundamentally unfair when a school receives a one-star review based purely on a parent's expectation of what they think an accredited Montessori environment should be, particularly when that opinion comes from a misunderstanding, limited exposure, or without ever actually attending or engaging with the school. Montessori education is nuanced, intentional, and often misunderstood when viewed through a traditional lens. What troubles me most is how quickly some people run to leave damaging reviews without first asking questions, seeking clarity, or having a conversation with the school. Educators and administrators put their entire lives into the well-being of these children and the integrity of their program. Parents rely on real, lived experiences when deciding to place their children in someone else's care, and highly subjective or reactionary reviews do not serve that trust or decision-making process. I truly believe that if something feels off, the first step should be to pause, gather information, and talk with the school. If, after genuine effort and understanding, you still feel strongly, then by all means leave a review. But perspective matters. And if you take a moment to look at some of the most extreme one-star profiles, you will often notice a pattern. Volatility, absolutes, and very little middle ground. Life, and education, rarely works that way. Now onto what actually matters. Our older son graduated from Montessori House of Children and is now thriving in first grade. Our younger son is about to graduate this year. Over the years, we have watched both boys grow not just academically, but emotionally, socially, and independently. This school helped shape who they are as learners and as people. The teachers are patient, intentional, and deeply invested. The environment fosters confidence, curiosity, responsibility, and respect. These are core Montessori principles that are clearly lived, not just advertised. Our children felt safe, seen, challenged, and supported. We will always be grateful for the foundation Montessori House of Children gave our family. It is not just a school. It is a community that genuinely cares about children and their development. I recommend it without hesitation to parents seeking a thoughtful, authentic Montessori experience.

TLDR; Second child just graduated Montessori…read more Bittersweet is the vibe. We truly wish our time here would never end, but now it has, and for the second and final time. Both our children entered this happy place at the youngest possible age, 24months, bc we wanted them to enjoy the stimulation of a preschool setting, and we are so happy we did. It goes far beyond the lessons learned in the classrooms, and the social norms they picked up in the sandbox. This is a place entrusted with not only watching your most precious possessions, but nurturing them and guiding them in their most formative years. It almost feels inadequate to relate the gravity of this responsibility and the proven outcome in a few graphs on the internet, but here we are. A combined 6+ years total, spent at this place. The first week at Monty with our first born, we weren't sure what to expect. She was able to do dropoffs well, as she had experience w that in daycare. Ofc, there were more than a few days where those turned difficult, her tears streaming, legs kicking, voice straining with violent screams at the prospect of not hanging out with Dad all day as he worked from home. But nobody is better at that particular hostage negotiation than the staff at Montessori. What seemed a task akin to charming a hissing Cobra snake was handled like a scoop of ice cream. I still remember the first Friday pick UP where my daughter had a complete meltdown at being told she was coming home for the day, and no, she couldn't come back til Monday. From an infrastructure standpoint, it's hard to beat this facility. The powerful HVAC hums along in all seasons so everyone is in comfort. The lunches are prepared hot, consistently, and lovingly everyday, which is so convenient. And most of all, their vast shaded outdoor space, separated by age, is what really sets this place apart. Children are at their best when given room to run, and the playground and toys provided are second to none. I'll miss cleaning the sand out of their shoes every day. Ultimately tho, what really makes this place what it is, is the Staff. The longtime teachers here truly love their job and the children they teach. The small class sizes ensure these wee ones have a loving experience as they navigate the bright and sometimes stormy journey of early childhood. The teachers always know how to handle any of the challenging situations that arise, and have a never ending supply of love to share. They also potty trained both our kids in a short amount of time, filling the crucial daytime gap of our schedule. Another advantage they provide you with is the highly individualized education plan that is tailored toward the daily progress of your child. Age is just a number here. When our kids were showing progress w their numbers and letters, they advanced appropriately. Both had a full kindergarten education a year early as a result. And, not to brag, but I strongly believe this to be the main reason why our oldest (now a soon to be 3rd grader) threw a perfect game on her OLSAT. Some folks say start kinder a year late, I think a year early (for the right child ofc) is the move. When LAUSD started offering free transitional kindergarten, it was natural for us to consider taking them up on the offer. But we quickly decided against it, despite the cost savings and convenience of a single dropoff in the morning. We didn't want our 4 year old getting bullied in the bathrooms by 5th graders, nor being immersed in a classroom of 30 some odd kids either. At this tender age, the loving, hugging nature of Monty is something we could never quantify, and is by far a superior environment. Really, it's hard to overstate the profound feeling of gratitude we have for this School. Like, it's not simply a Thai food restaurant you frequent bc you can't think of what to make for dinner. It's a place where children will receive an upbringing that never misses, that they enjoy and truly delivers at every opportunity.

We've had an amazing experience at Casa Montessori. The campus is beautiful, and the classrooms…read morefeel calm, welcoming, and true to the Montessori approach. The teachers are incredibly warm and caring. My shy daughter quickly felt comfortable, and my son loves going every day. On harder drop-off mornings, Ms. Gisselle meets us at the door and lovingly helps my son through the transition--it makes such a difference. We've seen real growth at home--more focus, independence, and a natural interest in reading and writing. The individualized attention, and caring stand out. Ms. Kiara took extra time to support my daughter, and Ms. Emely made her mid-year classroom transition smooth and positive. I also love the ClassDojo updates--they keep me connected to their day. Most importantly, my kids run in happily every morning and come out just as happy, always telling me they had a great day (and always stopping to hug the staff on the way out). I highly recommend Casa Montessori to any family looking for a nurturing, high-quality, child-centered program.

The most incredible preschool environment for any child. Nurturing and loving. Every morning our…read moreteachers - Ms Maryam and Ms Silvia - greet each child with love and attention, it's really incredible to see. Montessori was a concept we knew about but didn't really understand the impacts until seeing it in action. Our child has developed SO much while being here - self confidence, self direction, literacy and fine motor skills. The classrooms are impeccable and well kept, the learning instruments and tools the kids work with are engaging and so organized. Kids get art, library, and music time every week. The curriculum is well thought out. They offer after school care and enrichment programs like soccer, gymnastics, science and provide lunch on Fridays (at a cost). Administrative staff - Principal Ms. Mo and Ms. Roshi - are incredible. They are also great at prioritizing health in the classroom, so sick kiddos are picked up when appropriate and don't get other teachers and kids sick too. They are best of the best, educators with real hearts and skills.

The only school i fully trusted with my twins boys from the start. As a stay at home mom it was…read morereally hard for me to find a school for my twin boys. I went to 4/5 different schools and went i found this and did a tour I knew this was the one for them. These is not just a school, they treat my family and I as family. My boys learned so much from them in a span of few months being here. As Christian Montessori school they really are the best fit for my kids teaching school and values. My boys are so sad to even leave this school. (we had to leave because we moved a different country) kass:"mommy teacher valerie is my bestfriend, ill miss her.." kyeden"mommy ill miss her.. justin hugged me, ill miss all of them" thank you for welcoming us and treating our kids with love & care. forever grateful! amazing school!!! :)

We are so lucky to have found this place and enroll our daughter here. She has been enrolled since…read more15 months and is coming up on 7 months at the daycare. Ms. Viviana and Ms. Valerie are great and she has been learning so much. I can tell she loves school because she runs to the gate at drop off and walks confidently inside. After school, she is always mentioning her friends. I really love the community here and it does feel like a village of parents helping each other care for our children. There are also many opportunities for fun events to meet other parents. I really can't say enough good things about this daycare. It's clean, they provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks, and it's affordable. The activities are engaging and I really appreciate the practical life skills being taught. My daughter comes home knowing how to put away her shoes and toys now! Thank you, Ms. Viviana, Ms. Valerie, and Mr. Marwin for all the care you provide for our children!

My kids' favorite school! The staff and teachers are amazing -- very caring, friendly, and…read moreprofessional. They always prepare new activities and learning projects. The Montessori learning program and summer camp are both excellent. My kids miss the school even on weekends and sometimes ask me to call their teachers! They bring home so many completed worksheets and crafts every week, and I can really see their progress. They learned English and Spanish here! I truly appreciate the warm atmosphere and the great families and parents who are part of this school community.

Our 5 year old daughter has been a part of Granada Hills Montessori for the past 2 1/2 years. We…read morehave so much gratitude towards all the teachers here. Especially, we are thankful for Ms. Francis and Ms. Meggan, who have been walking alongside our daughter's childhood milestones. Our daughter was slow in learning speech and social skills, but during the season of growing pain, both Ms. Francis and Ms. Meggan were great communicators setting clear boundaries for our little one and working with us to make sure we keep consistent guidance at home. Our daughter now LOVES to chat about her school life, especially she makes sure to express how much she loves her teachers every single car ride back home from school and through her drawings. We are so lucky to be a part of the Montessori and to have met such wonderful teachers.

Our son attended EMM between the age of 3 and 5 and he had a blast, he learned more than we could…read moreexpect and made lots of friends. We are grateful to EMM for the lovely experience and the great time we and our son had there.

Firstly, let me just say it's difficult to get into a good Montessori in LA. Everything is…read moreoverbooked and that's will be the case with Exploring Minds (Sherman Oaks). It is difficult to get in, there's an application process and objectively speaking, think about this from the school's perspective - everyone wants in, so they need a criterion to decide who to bring on board; if you tried and didn't get in, it's OK...as my 5 year old says "that's life". The school itself? It's amazing. I won't say it's the single greatest school in planet LA. Neither will the school itself assert that; but there are tons of good choices for you and your family and this is one of the better ones. Let's speak about why from the perspective of outcomes: my kid learned to read, and write, learned social skills to thrive amongst peers, some Mandarin and yoga too! They follow the Montessori method, they will teach your kid to hone on their fine motor skills, tie their shoe laces, reinforce what are good and bad behaviors and all the life skills and techniques that your little one needs to navigate this crazy world. And, they have a parent teacher conference where they'll tell you exactly how your bundle of joy is doing - give and seek feedback, iterate and help your child grow. The school is a very tight knit community. If you are a parent then please expect to get involved. They also care about diversity and have several events thru the year that I won't recant here - you can look up their website and learn more. What I'll conjecture is this (perhaps I am repeating!): In life, outcomes matter. That's the ultimate barometer. Almost every kid we know of in the school graduated and mostly got into a school of their choice - this is, without hyperbole, due to Exploring Minds, it's well recognized by K-12 schools in the area and beyond. And the kids turned out well. That is a function of three things: You, your child and Exploring Minds in that order. So, if you get in, please be nice, contribute your time and joy, enjoy your time here and leave with wonderful memories, like we will be doing soon. Finally, Ms Doha is running this as a service - she could be doing a million other things with her life, but she chooses to do this, because she loves it. Ditto with the teachers - Ms Brenda, Ms Barbara and Ms Socorro (not to downplay others but there's a lot of wonderful teachers) - who helped shape the socio-emotional development of our child; they choose to do this because they love this. They inspire our child. In closing, I'll say if you are looking for schools in the area for your little wonder, apply here and I hope you get in.

My daughter is 4 and a student at Greenleaf and I'm consistently blown away by the love,…read morethoughtfulness, quality of teaching, individual attention, beautiful art that comes home, and the way my daughter now communicates and carries herself. My daughter is proud of the "jobs" she does, excited about learning, and she has made quality friendships with other kind children. The curriculum is interesting, dynamic, and also so fun! She is learning about cultures, languages, yoga, dance, and art, plus math and reading! I'm blown away. I truly can not recommend Greenleaf Mindful Montessori enough. The casual environment only adds to the comforting mindset that allows my daughter's brain and heart to be wide open. This is not a daycare. This is a pre-- School where children learn and thrive and learn to learn and thrive even more when they sadly will have to move on to the next level of life and education. I'm grateful that I have one more year there because my daughter seems to be easily and enjoyably learning even more than my son is in kindergarten.

Greenleaf is a gem of a school and I feel so lucky to have found it! I am constantly blown away by…read morethe attention to detail and the thought and care that goes into everything they do. Ms Vanessa and the entire team of teachers are so lovely and caring and are always coming up with the most creative activities. I will never forget attending the Thanksgiving Potluck and was amazed at how the children made the table cloths, did the flower arranging, and decorated centerpieces for the tables. It truly was a work of art! For their end of year show, the teachers had written and composed all the music and songs that the children learnt! No other school would do that, and I think it instills such creative values in the children. Since attending, my child's creativity has just blossomed and it's been so amazing to see. The teachers also focus on numbers, the alphabet, and learning about other countries and cultures. Plus, they learn french, yoga, and music. It really is a well-rounded Montessori curriculum. I also love that the school has a clean eating policy and serves healthy snacks. If you are a parent looking for a nurturing school that is going to inspire your child, Greenleaf is it! I couldn't be happier with my decision to send my child here.

I cannot say enough amazing things about this wonderful school and the wonderful people in charge…read more From the very first day that my child started, she cannot stop talking about how much she loves the school. If you want a peace of mind, this is where you should send your kids. You can tell that the children are truly loved and cared for here. Yelena and every single staff member that works here is truly passionate with providing children with the best possible care and opportunities that will prepare them for the future years. I can't imagine my child attending anywhere else.

This is my second review for Appleschool, as my son is about to leave. My first one was posted…read morearound the time of enrollment, now I can write about our 3 years of experience. Initially, we took our kid to Apple School, as I heard that it is hands down the best Russian-speaking school in Los Angeles. Turns out that curriculum is in English (Duh, it is a structured preschool), but they do immerse the kids in Russian language, Ukrainian culture and overall make the kids a bit more international. Don't ask me about his Hebrew homework - I can't read this hieroglyphs... but apparently my son can :). As far as results for a 5.5 year old boy: 1. He and writes very well. He actually likes to read. 2. He also reads in Russian language 3. He knows all the states in the union, countries in the world and their capitals - Geography 4. He exercises at home with great form, as they do gymnastics weekly in preschool 5, He knows the lifecycle of the butterflies (my wife and I did presentation) Much much more

If you are looking for a preschool for your little one, stop looking around because this is the…read moreplace to be! My husband and I can't thank the staff here for giving the most amazing three years of school in our child's life. Our child started with Ms maria and stephanie and graduated with Ms Corina from kindergarten. These teachers are kind, warm and genuinely cared for our child! Safety and the well being of our child was always a priority for the teachers! The school is clean and well taken care of as well! Thank you everyone at Devonshire Montessori school for giving us more than what we could have ever wished for! We are forever grateful!

Our daughter 1st attended a different preschool and had a terrible experience. We were nervous…read moreabout her attending a new school but very quickly we realized we'd made the right choice. The teachers are very sweet, caring, nurturing and supportive. Despite her negative experience elsewhere she quickly adjusted and loved Devonshire Montessori. Every day upon pick up the teachers give me an update on her day. Ms. Altagracia, Ms. Carmen, Ms. Silvia and Ms. Corina are all wonderful. They're always very helpful and willing to share with me tips on how to reinforce the day's lessons at home. The school is clean and organized. They offer the students different types of activities to keep them engaged. My daughter had Spanish and dance classes every week. She loves her teachers and has formed beautiful friendships. If she weren't going to an elementary school we'd keep her there longer.

Caterpillar Cottage is the preschool you want for your little one as well as to help you through…read moreyour own parenting journey. If you're looking for "play based learning," the teachers and owner are the golden standard for this approach (and if you're not familiar you must get familiar and find a play based environment for your kiddo-I have lots of thoughts on this). All the teachers care deeply about each student and are always exploring, considering and applying the most thoughtful means to help guide and nurture each and every one of them. I can't say enough. Go to an open house and see for yourself. You will be forever changed from the first step in the door. I heard so many good things about this school from friends with older kids before we toured and it did not fail to impress and inspire me.

Caterpillar Cottage is a true gem. Both our daughters attended pre-school here (our youngest is…read morestill attending), and though the girls have such different personalities, they both thrived. The school's approach is empathetic so that even the littlest children feel seen, heard, and understood. The teachers model and foster social-emotional skills skillfully, so that the kiddos become considerate but effective self-advocates and negotiators, establishing the building blocks for identifying their own emotions and needs and working through conflict. The teachers are gentle and caring. You feel totally confident leaving your child under their guidance, knowing they will be treated with respect and kindness. The teachers and director also become your genuine partners along the journey of raising your child. Through coffee hour chats, expert talks, knowledgeable resource recommendations, and one-on-one conversations they can help troubleshoot any parenting challenges you are working through. For myself and some alumni parent friends of mine, the school has been such a trusted guiding light that "Caterpillar" has become a verb. If you're not sure how to deal with a child situation, you ask yourself, "How can I Caterpillar this?" What would (lead teacher) Andrea say or do? All this is on top of the other good stuff of pre-school they provide: arts exploration, outdoor play, stories and gardening and science experiments and a lovely community of parents and friends. Highest recommendation!