Our two girls have been in city kids for four years and we are so thrilled with the school and…read morecommunity. Having a school that goes till 6pm is so helpful for us as a family with two working parents. We also really appreciate the bilingual education the school provides. We've seen such tremendous strides in our kids comprehension and use of Spanish over the last few years in this program. The teachers at city kids really really care about our girls and we have had lasting relationships with them over the years. They are passionate, hard working, and so dedicated. We have personally had incidents where our kids have needed special considerations, such as dietary restrictions or sleep and nap schedule changes and we have been so touched by the way the school did their absolute best to accommodate those concerns and issues to the best of their ability. They consulted a sleep specialist to find the best solution for one daughter who needed to end naps earlier than usual, and worked with the other daughter's changing dietary restrictions gracefully when we were trying to find out which foods were causing her problems. We have also seen numerous sensitive issues over the years handled with a measured and deft response that secured our confidence in the priorities , abilities, and mission of the school. In parent teacher conferences, we get a thorough written evaluation and ILP ( individualized learning plan) for our child's performance in both Spanish and English programs and can see in detail where our kids are thriving or could use additional assistance. It includes specific recommendations on things to work on for them, such as which numbers they skip in counting , or reverse in writing, or social emotional issues the teachers see while watching the kids play. We are so grateful that the school has such an incredible level of attention to each child's needs. As a family we consider ourselves so lucky to have found this school and couldn't be happier.

Our daughter has attended Argo preschool for the last two years and it has been an incredible…read moreexperience for her and our family. The preschool director and the teachers are incredible, they love the kids so deeply and get to know all the families so well. The kids are challenged academically and it's been incredible to see how much our 4 year old has learned. They go on fun and exciting field trips, have access to extracurriculars and have a nice rotation of activities depending on the season (water play in summer, areal class in the fall etc). The hours are great for working parents and the kids are fed very healthy and interesting foods, helping to expand their palates. Each month they focus on a different global destination and they also learn about social issues in an age-appropriate way. I can't imagine a better preschool experience for our daughter and I'm so thankful for everything she has learned in such a short period of time!

Our experience with the school has been good overall. The school environment feels welcoming, and…read moremy children feel safe and motivated to learn.While we are very happy with the education they are receiving, there is always room for minor improvements. Specifically, communication regarding upcoming assignments and school events could be a bit more streamlined, and expanding after-school activities or enrichment programs would be a wonderful addition for the students. Overall, it is a good school with a wonderful community, and we are grateful to be a part of it!

no absolutely not this school is horrible, the teachers there bad, the staff out on the field bad,…read moreeverything at the school is bad nobody really gets an education there

BLACK EXCELLENCE for all the little ones. Want a "Village" type experience of families who are…read moreclose-knit and have a "All hands on deck" approach on success for their children. This school is decorated with positive words of affirmation and encouragement that not all children see in most schools. This magnet school has black teachers, black administrators, (did I forget to mention black principal)! Now don't get me wrong, the school is all inclusive, welcoming all students but let me be the first to say it's nice to have a safe, positive space for our children to see representation of people who look like them all throughout the school. I am working here this summer running an offsite summer program and it's a school all for the vibes and for the culture!

They threaten to get my child expelled from the school she went to the office one time for a…read morelittle fight, even though the boy who started it didn't get in trouble Whenever its not even a good school

I love this school... The Principal is very engaged, loves the school and cares about the children…read moreenough to know each one by name. I have 4 kids ranging from ETK to 5th grade. Three of which have been there for the last 2 years. With a great teaching staff, that are dedicated to their students it has been an outstanding experience. It offers a dual immersion Spanish/English program where my children recieve instruction in both languages. I personally drive 40 minutes to and from the school to make sure my children get the best education they can.

Great school in a not so great area sometimes. (Gang member shooting near by at the REC Center)…read more Anyway about the school, great library, amazing teachers and staff (always friendly and helpful) This school offers so many programs for infants, toddlers, special ed, low income and of course the school's students. Check it out around the summer (tons of cool stuff to do)

I love this school everything about it is so cool very good field trips and very nice teachers…read moreespecially Mrs.Gonzalez Rm 25 teacher and Mrs.Horta Rm 23 teacher students are not crazy they are pretty good also please review this and tell Mrs.Gonzalez I miss her! - Zoe . B

Mr Villalta 5th grade teacher is horrible. after a disagreement regarding him yelling at my son mr…read moreVillalta turned into your typical vengeful instructor from not turning in my sons application for Troy Camp to keeping the money from my sons panoramic 5th grade picture and claiming that he never received both. he's a slim

not a good school. i went here and i didn't learn shit, the teachers are rude and the staffs don't…read moremake no sense. they get you in trouble for the littlest things ever bro, highly do not recommend

this is literally the best school ever i went here and had no problems they have good classes and…read moreeverything thing !!!

Nice school for my student he even says that he gets no bullied and I would recommend that to bring…read morethem but the fact that they don't have 5 grade is a little off but it will be a great school per year I iam his brother who takes care of him after school

Now 2 years into public school and every teacher from Kinder to now 1st grade is amazed at how…read moreadvanced my daughter is with every subject. She is 1 of 5 kids in a 18 student classroom that can read/ do advance math. I'm so glad I had her enrolled in this daycare/preschool at the age of 3. We will be forever thankful to everyone at Just Beginning.

Great Preschool! My daughter has been in this preschool for…read moreover three months and let me tell you that she loves it!!! She has so so much fun and is learning so much and so quick! I also love the fact they provide healthy food for the kids, my daughter its a picky eater and she always tells me she loves the food. The staff is amazing! Super patient and sweet with the kids! They helped me so much with the potty training ! I will totally recommend this preschool for your little ones. A great and safe place to leave your kids on that first stage of their school life.

My daughter recently started going to school here and it's great. I won't say too much, but you…read moreshould definitely consider it if you're looking in this area. UPDATE: After going here for a year, the school and the Pre-K program here is really great. It's really getting by daughter ready for kindergarten (academically and emotionally) this year. It's really nice to have a year of Pre-K at the same school. Very small class sizes, great teachers and care until 6:30pm

Wilshire Private is a great school. It's very united in every way. Teachers, parents and kids-the…read morecommunity is great. Small classes = more time for each child. Movie night once a month for the kids and parents, monthly meetings with the parents and principal to talk about upcoming events and address any concerns or praises. All the kids get along and bullying is not tolerated. Monthly assemblies the teach the kids about being kind, helpful, etc.. My daughter loves it-she always wants to stay and play in the school yard after school.

Great school and a great place four inner city kids in L.A. to learn and grow and become leaders of…read moreour community

Mom of 2 here:) I am speaking for so many girls and parents…read morewhen i say this school absolutely sucks! My youngest daughter attended her entire 4 years here and at first it was great until the staff changed... The new principal and staff are horrible! I, (A PARENT NOT STUDENT) was yelled at countless time and disrespected by multiple members of the school. I had not 1 not 2 not even 3 but 4 staff members yelling at me about how the new policies have changed. My daughter told me about how her friend got yelled at for going to the bathroom by not her teacher but the principal herself. In tears she told my daughter. Another incident where my daughter had issues with the phone policy... i couldn't reach her to ask her if she needed any lunch money? NO PHONE RULE for 8 hours you assume your child is fine. Once her stomach was hurting and she borrowed a friends phone to call me about it and the office ladies rudely told us she shouldn't have called me because it's a no phone rule. If your daughter is looking for some amazing teachers this is not the place!!!! teachers are repeated because almost all staff members are related. moderators are vice principals and teachers? it's insane how much i paid for her to get a horrible experience. No i don't recommend this place she lost so many opportunities when the staff changed she wouldn't be able to do programs or dual enrollment like she was promised her freshman year because the new staff is too lazy to help them out!! My girl isn't the only one her friend lost a great scholarship opportunity because the counselor couldn't sign her up for a program on time. (Medicine field). Girls will get treated horribly like criminals. I came to pay a bill and in the room across a young girl was crying as I saw the vice principal yell at her about stealing an instrument. My daughter updated me and the girl brought her own instrument from home and the school accused her saying it was theirs. Also, be aware of money scams im being charged +$400 for extra charges it's insane how horribly run this school is. I couldn't even report the principal for harassing me as she has connections with the archdiocese. I've got to say only 3 or 4 members of the staff are actually respectful. Security is always very welcoming and i trust my little girl with him, the problem is the higher staff. teachers. and their is even a problem with sports. i be-live one coach was fired for taking girls to eat without school permission. 1 coach made my daughter uncomfortable with comments like "hi beautiful" another coach was fired for texting a student i mean is this really a school you would trust? There's discrimination over students income and trust me i know as a friend of my daughters used to uber or bus it to school her junior year and the principal would give her over her appearance or the fact that she had to ride such a savage thing like public transit. TG i drove her starting senior year!! DRUGS! Truly it is crazy how many times the school had a dog sniffing around because of the drug problem. BULLYING!!!! Some girls are ruthless and staff turns a blind eye DO NOT BRING YOUR GIRLS HERE PEOPLE!!