Ladera Community Church Pre-School

Our twins are just completing the 2 yr old program. The school experience has been amazing for them. They love going. Great, patient understanding teachers who work with the children and parents. They always have new things to do. This preschool is a sweet, small spot — a perfect place for a child’s first school experience.

We’ve had a great experience at Ladera Community Church Preschool. Our son is always happy to attend, and we have found the environment to be safe and stimulating. Our interactions with the teachers and director have been consistently positive. They have wonderful outdoor spaces for the children to play. They keep a low teacher-​student ratio which is appreciated. They host a number of extracurricular family activities each year which helps foster a sense of community. They also put on a 6-​week summer camp each year which is helpful for occupying the little ones during the long break between academic years. They are also an accredited preschool.

Wonderful place! We couldn’t be more happy with our experience here over the past two years. The location is idyllic, and the teachers and staff are so nurturing and responsive. They really go the extra mile to make sure your child is having the best possible experience and reaching their personal growth potential. The parent community is extremely warm and friendly. Can’t say enough good things about it!

My son has been attending Ladera for two years as a 2 and 3 year old, and we could not be more pleased. The teaching staff is kind and observant, with a good balance between guiding the children and letting them play freely. Our recent parent-​teacher conference was insightful – teacher Jennifer both echoed some of our own observations about our son and offered useful new thoughts. The facilities are charming, taking advantage of the rural setting. The price is fair and I appreciate that there is no pressure to donate beyond the tuition, as there is with so many schools. My only wish is that the hours were a little longer, but that’s a minor quibble. Highly recommended.

My son attended the 2s program last year, and is in the 3s program this year (2011 – 2012). We, my husband, son, and I, have all been very happy with LCCP. It is very convenient to our home, since we live in Ladera, and many of his neighborhood friends are classmates, too. The teachers really get to know the kids, and offer insightful observations and feedback, and are always calm amid the chaos of toddlers. The facilities are great and age-​appropriate. I feel it is laid-​back and the director of the school is really approachable and responsive. For my son, the 3 – 3.5 hour day has been just right for him. I also really like that it is NAEYC accredited. I plan to enroll him here for the 4s program, and start my younger son in the 2s program next year.

Our son attended this school for a year. We were extremely happy with one of the teachers but no so happy with another. Biggest problem was it was only 3 hours a day so by the time we dropped him off and got home, we were pretty much heading back to pick him up again. With a longer day option, we would have happily brought him back.