Little Village Nursery School

Little Village is a wonderful preschool on the Westside of LA. All three of our kids attended for three years each. The teachers in the yellow, blue and red rooms are awesome — and my kids (who are now teens) enjoy going back to visit them! The teachers are constantly learning the latest on early childhood education and putting it into practice. Our kids come out of this school prepared for kindergarten academically and socially. The are respectful of adults and their peers. Our family made life long friends at this school, it’s an amazing place.

I cannot say enough about this special community tucked into a beautiful garden on Pico Blvd. Our first son has just graduated after three beautiful, nurturing, engaging years at Little Village and I was amazed at the confidence and ease he carried with him as he transitioned to Kindergarten this August. He is by nature an observant and at times shy guy, but he entered his new school with excitement and joy, and I can only attribute his smooth transition to the safe, loving environment of Little Village. The teachers and director are incredibly thoughtful and committed to the growth of all the children in their care and we can’t thank them enough for preparing our first born for his next adventure. Our younger son started this year and I can already see his imagination completely engaged after only a few short weeks. He is sooooo excited to go to school every morning, which is all parents can hope for as they send their child off into the world for the first time. We love this community so much and look forward to watching our second child grow and blossom in this incredible little school.

Being a first time mom at the time and after reading all of the preschool guides, finding every bit of information online about our best, local schools, and touring too many to remember, I happened upon Little Village. Thinking that I was too late in the game to tour and get a spot I gave it a shot anyways. After touring it was clear that Little Village was our first choice. The yard is shady with beautiful structures and toys, and there was a farm visiting that day with a petting zoo and pony rides! The director was thoughtful and emphasized on positive parenting. And the teachers have been there forever! We waited anxiously and we were finally offered a spot in the toddler group. This has been my daughter’s magical wonderland, her special place. The transition for her was seamless; with the guidance of her lovely teachers in the yellow room. The separation was much harder for me! And now in her second year, in the blue room, the transition again was cake. The rooms and focus for each are so developmentally appropriate. The director has been so approachable and a great parenting resource. We get all of our our farm fresh, organic produce delivered to the school too! We have met an amazing community of like minded parents. Lucky for us, with daughter # 2, we will be here for quite awhile!

I could not be happier with my son’s school. I am a teacher, and I have worked in a variety of settings. It is pretty rare to witness an environment where the children are so stimulated, respected, and engaged. They are taught age appropriate ways to problem solve from day one, and spend the day learning through play. The children are given appropriate time and space to explore in our lovely courtyard. The staff cares so deeply about our kids! They are bright, enthusiastic and willing to talk. Our director, Sylvia, works extremely hard to facilitate ongoing communication with parents and helps guide our co-​op with a loving hand. The absolute best part of LVNS (in my opinion) is the warm, loving and strong community of families we have encountered here. Our little school is so unique and we feel EXTREMELY lucky to be a part of it. This has been (and continues to be) a fantastic experience for our whole family.

Little Village is a truly special school! We have watched, over the past two years, our little girl become such a mature, confident, loving, inquisitive, and creative person. She is so confident in her ability to resolve conflicts that she is typically able diffuse an argument or conflict faster than her parents. The staff at Little Village were so supportive through the difficult early childhood stages (e.g. big emotions, excluding friends, etc.) and she has come into her 3^rd year as such a good friend to her classmates. The Director at Little Village works seemingly tirelessly to provide enriching opportunities for the kids, from organizing trips to plays at the Wallis to working with parents and teachers to provide a sensory and socially engaging learning atmosphere. The Co-​op aspect of the school has resulted in many meaningful friendships with other families and the social activities for members are really fun.
I could go on, but suffice it to say, our son will be starting there next year for another great 3 years! Hopefully this review helps you all in your possibly exhausting search for the right preschool.

When our daughter was born, all our neighbors in our West LA neighborhood told me to apply to Little Village right then. Of course, I was too overwhelmed and didn’t follow their advice. So when she was going on 2 years old and finally able to look at preschools, I was a little too late for this wonderful school. We placed her in another school, which was fine, but I kept her on the waitlist at Little Village and we got in this year! This school is the perfect balance of parental involvement and professional staff. Class size is small, which we really like over our previous school. The Co-​op style ensures that we know how the school runs and how our children spend their days. And their days are spent learning invaluable social skills, creative expression, and exploring new ideas and concepts. The outdoor space is almost totally shaded (unique for LA!) and is filled with fun areas to play. The classrooms are big enough to house several play zones, but not so big that the kids get lost. The staff are really focused on building life skills in the kids (sharing, taking turns, verbal expression, taking responsibility) but it’s all weaved into their play. My daughter loves the school, her classmates, and the staff. We are expecting baby #2 any day now and I’ll be sending his application for their toddler program soon!

Truly a gem among pre-​schools in Los Angeles. My son is in his 3^rd year here and my daughter is about to start. The teachers are incredible and strike a balance between developing academic, social skills, and allowing the kids to have fun. I love Little Village’s emphasis on teaching the kids life skills like resolving conflicts themselves, making choices, and loving to learn.
The community of parents is one that is more committed to the education of their children because it’s made up of parents who have self-​selected into the co-​op model. Little Village has perfected the co-​op model. It’s a co-​op in the sense that parents are involved one morning a month, but we’re not teaching or watching the kids, we do the behind-​the-​scenes stuff that allows trained teachers to focus on the kids. At the same time, it allows us to be more involved in the school, in key decisions, and builds the community.
The community is incredible — it’s truly a village, a family, which is not easy to find in LA! So many things, from meal trains for new parents, to the Little Village Parents’ Band (called the Little Village People), to the fun get-​togethers — all of this combines to form the best preschool in Los Angeles!

This school is the most amazing preschool in Los Angeles — hands down. If you are looking for a nurturing environment that focuses on social development and academics through play then this is the place for you. Our four year old daughter has absolutely thrived here and learned so much and made incredible relationships with peers and teachers alike. It is a co-​op but the commitment is manageable and parents are not working inside the classroom. They offer a full day flexible program with enrichment as well as a morning program. The teachers are highly qualified and turnover is the lowest we found anywhere. They’ve also got an unparalleled teacher to student ratio. Once you take a tour you will be sold. Amazing amazing community of parents!

What a wonderful place. We’ve sent our two sons here and it’s been an exceptional experience. The teachers truly care and everyone contributes to the community — the children, parents, director & teachers. It’s a great place to build a foundation for children who will be able to socialize & get along well with others. It’s difficult to articulate what makes it so unique but it truly is a fantastic little village. Take a tour and check it out!

The teachers and staff at Little Village work nothing short of magic turning my two little cavemen toddler daughters into polite, cooperative, young girls. The families that we’ve met as part of the program will be life long friends. We are very fortunate to have been part of the little village community and highly recommend it to westside families.

My daughter went to Little Village for 3 years and they were three of the best years of our lives. Progressive developmental curriculum executed by the mist loving competent teachers and staff. Willa just started high school and I still miss Little Village.
It gave us a great school start!

If you are in the westside, looking for a special, nurturing co-​op preschool for your little one, look no further than Little Village. We have sent both of our kids here, and truly the friendships that both my daughters and myself have made here are some of the closest and dearest people. You will become a part of a greater community of like-​minded parents here. The teachers are amazing, some have been here for a very long time and are true treasures. It takes a village, and you will have found none more special than Little Village.

Little Village Nursery School is a magical place. The teaching staff, administration, and school community at whole is something altogether very special. I watched the kids learn, grow, and flourish immensely from their time spent in such a safe and encouraging environment. The teachers work so harmoniously together with shared goals for their students, utilizing strong nurturing skills that create loving teacher student relationships. Two enthusiastic thumbs up for Little Village!

This sweet school is a true gem! My son just graduated a month ago after being at LVNS for three years. The teachers here are incredible. One year my son put a bead in his nose and his teacher got it out with the help of the amazing director! They just consistently go the extra mile. The yard is beautiful with a large tree in the middle. There are three classrooms with about 10 – 15 children in each class. It feels like just the right size. The director regularly sends out very helpful and informative emails and links to navigate parenthood and the LVNS community is incredibly supportive. I’m definitely missing it but the good news is that we’re still friends with most my sons graduating class and we see friends regularly. I feel as though my son will have these friends for life. I’m also very grateful that my son was very well prepared for kindergarten — he started and it’s been seamless.

We have been a part of this community for 6 years now and it has been a wonderful place for our children to grow and for my husband and I to find a community within. Little Village is a Coop which means that we have the opportunity to be involved in our child’s educational experience. The class sizes are small, and the teacher to student ratio is small as well. In the youngest room it’s about 1:3 and in the older rooms 1:5 and 1:7. LVNS is a play based preschool which means there is a huge focus on learning through play and on socializing. Our child is forever engaged throughout her day. Whether she is climbing on the jungle gym, painting, drawing, using clay, building, dancing, reading or singing, she is always on the move and always having fun. We are so thankful that Little Village was the first school experience for our children and thankful we found this community!