Woodcrest PreschoolReviews of woodcrestpreschool.com

My daughter has been attending Woodcrest in Newbury Park for approx two years. At first, she ( and I!) struggled with the drop off. She wouldn't want to let go of my hand and would cry. The staff were really good about teaching her that Mommy would be right back and they were equally good about teaching me about how to make the drop off easier for her (not picking her up or staying to long to console her). My daughter absolutely loves her teachers. She talks about them so much, even when she's not at school. The school has a very good daily teaching plan & schedule. I love seeing what they have done each day so that I can talk to my daughter about she did and what she learned. and I love hearing her sing the school song in the car on the way home. The school has really well planned out activities that help make school fun for my daughter as well as educational. I want her to learn but also enjoy going to school and to see it as fun. My daughter has many years of serious schooling ahead of her and I think that Woodcrest has a good balance between the two.

I absolutely love the Newbury Park Woodcrest staff and facility. The teachers are patient, enthusiastic, and very encouraging with their students. It's apparent they have had their own elaborate education to properly care and nurture these kids emotions and pathways to learning. my daughter struggled with social skills and was very shy to learning. after the first week of attending, I notice a tremendous difference in her confidence and interest in learning. Her range of verbal communication has expanded and I couldn't be more impressed. Nothing makes me happier seeing how excited my daughter is to go to school to see her friends and teachers. I have yet to experience a more interactive and passionate group of people for the success of ALL their students. Fantastic educational program. If you are looking for a preschool with an attentive, personable and friendly fun staff, this is your school.

Our family has been with Woodcrest Preschool for 3+ years now. Our boy is on his last year before he graduates to Kindegarten. This is entirely a family matter. My husband and I are involved with the staff and the director as our son transitions through every level of development. The staff listens, pays attention to our son and is included on what is happening at home so they can understand him better. They maintain consistent discipline, and share a tremendous level of genuine interest and love for our boy. Our son loves going to Woodcrest, and we feel absolute relief and security when we leave him there. The staff at Woodcrest is very grounded, knows when it's time to be silly and fun, and respectful of everyone (adults and children). We'll continue to enjoy our last year with Woodcrest and will count our blessings as we continue the search for smart and loving care for our son, as he grows older. Woodcrest Preschool has set the bar for care of our child.

This is a place I can send my children everyday and feel confident in their safety, health and education. My oldest daughter is ready for Kindergarten due to the curriculum she went through at Woodcrest. She loved all of her teachers and never wanted to stay home from school. My youngest daughter is in the three year old class and she loves her teachers. The staff treat each other like a family, which creates a warm, loving environment for the kids. The director greets me everyday and I am always amazed to see that she knows every single child's name in the whole school! Whatever you expect from a preschool, Woodcrest will deliver!

The school pretends to be inclusive and welcoming, but the teachers are miserable, and the director is completely uncommunicative. She does not ever come out to speak with parents or staff, and is always irritable. Children are permitted in restrooms unsupervised and lights are either deliberately left off or are broken. Children are reprimanded for expressing emotions and using expressions such as 'gosh', no matter the context. Bilingual/esl children are deliberately ignored. Dirty waste water from the restaurant next door runs into the play yard. Inadequate snack and craft supplies. Roaches. Teachers yell at kids and do not interact kindly.

We're into our third year at Woodcrest Preschool in Sherman Oaks. Our daughter started the week she turned 2 and is now in her last year before Kindergarten. We're amazed at what she has learned at Woodcrest. She knows a lot about many different subjects and her writing and reading foundation is already very strong. She will definitely be kindergarten ready. We love their focus on play and exploration in addition to the academics. The Summer Program is also really great, it includes extracurricular shows, interactive experiences (pony rides, water play days, animal shows, etc) and growing a garden. We also love the bonus offerings (for an additional cost). They offer Play Ball, Dance class and Bricks for Kids. And a bonus for parents, you get updates and photos throughout the day, which is so nice to have when you're away from your child! We work full time, so the hours are GREAT for that (6:30a-6:30p). We love the staff, the teachers and the vendors they bring into the classrooms.

When our daughter Brixton turned 2, we decided that we were going to move her from a home environment with a full time dedicated nanny to a preschool. As you can imagine, changing your child's routine completely can be a very stressful and scary process. We did a lot of homework, and visited nearly a dozen preschools in the Sherman Oaks, Encino and Van Nuys areas. Armed with a check list of needs and about 2 dozen questions, we began looking for the perfect place for our little girl to learn and grow. When we finished all of the school visits and sat down to evaluate the options, choosing Woodcrest Preschool was a no brainer. The school was clean, safe, offered wonderful hours for working parents, and the staff all seemed smart, caring and competent. Additionally, their rates for preschool were on par with competing schools (slightly higher, but you could see that the small increase in monthly tuition was worth every penny). We instantly enrolled our daughter and have not regretted it for a second. Our daughter's social skills have grown tremendously, she has made some forever friends and has bonded with her teachers, often coming home to tell us how much she adores them. The school goes through great lengths to make sure that the kids are both learning and having fun throughout the day, balancing academics and play in a very effective way. They do a lot to make sure that they integrate parents into the classrooms and often hold events that encourage family members to be a part of it (potlucks, Mother's Day/Father's Day events, Halloween parades). They offer the Kid Reports App which sends me photos and updates on her day and her progress right to my work email. I cannot tell you how special it is to get a picture of her having a great time while I am working. The summer program is great too! The focus is more play based than learning based, but they still manage to integrate some education in there as well! If you are looking for a great preschool that can become a community and a network of friendships, you will love this place. I recommend them to every family I know and I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a safe, educational and fun place for your child.

My older daughter was at Woodcrest from two years old until pre-K. Now my younger daughter has started at the school in the two year old classroom. I have always been satisfied with the teachers, the classroom activities and lessons. The school has improved over the years, incorporating technology into their security and classrooms. I love receiving pictures and videos everyday of my daughter, playing, coloring, or even riding a pony at school. I have recommended to this school to other family and friends and will continue to do so in the future.