Treehouse Tots Preschool

My daughters attended through the winter and spring of 2015, then graduated and went to summer school here. They started kinder this September and to this day three months later they still ask to go back to Treehouse Tots at least twice a week. They ADORE Ms Hana and Ms Christi and their extended families. As do I! It’s a very special, lovely experience. My original review holds. Thank you Treehouse Tots!

Couldn’t be more thrilled, my son loves TreeHouse Tots. He RUNS to school when we get out of the car, and talks about his friends and what he learned at school non stop when we get home. They also take pictures most days and post them in a private Shutterfly for the parents which, for me at least, is so incredible since I don’t get to see my son enough during the work week.
The pictures are updated almost every day with TONS of great shots which my son learning by doing — gardening, cooking, yoga, science, art… it’s just incredible! In two weeks I’ve already seen noticeable improvement in my son’s speech and motor skills — his vocabulary is exploding! They really have a focus on the whole child, and approach learning by engaging all of the senses to ignite the child’s curiosity so that they WANT to learn.
The warmth, passion and obvious joy in their work Christi nd Hana exudes out makes a difference, and you can see that difference. Get on the waiting list NOW, it’s the best decision we made for our son.

Miss Hana was our daughter’s teacher from the age of 2.5 to 5 years old. We can’t say enough good things about Miss Hana and the Reggio-​Emilia approach to teaching. She’d come home from pre-​school like a chatterbox talking about all the fun things they did — and often she’d surprise us by some of the cool things they learned! Yes, alphabet and numbers. But she’d also talk about science, gardening, dinosaurs, sea animals, reptiles, clouds and precipitation, the phases of the moon — you name it! Our daughter is now in kindergarten and more than prepared — both academically and socially — and has so much confidence. Miss Hana is kind and nurturing and made learning fun though projects, activities, nature walks, reading, songs and more. Even though she’s now in kindergarten, my daughter still talks about how she misses Miss Hana or brings up stories about the fun things they did at pre-​school.

This place is a hidden gem & any child would be lucky to receive the education these preschoolers will get. Their Reggio-​Emilia inspired approach to teaching is progressive & hard to find in all of the schools I toured. Not only do Christi & Hana have years under their belts as directors in their own schools, but they give this to their children in the warmest, most nurturing environment. What more could a parent want for their child? The minute you step inside the school, you will immediately feel the warmth this school & it’s teachers exude.

Hana and Christi offer a great environment for children to learn and thrive. Both are extremely dedicated to what they do and have a genuine love for kids that is evident and contagious. Treehouse Tots is a welcoming place and fun, and my son fit right in and enjoyed the playful approach to learning and interacting. From dancing, storytelling, baking, gardening, coloring, painting, there are many activities your child will enjoy. C

Treehouse Tots Preschool in Culver City is amazing. Miss Christi and Miss Hana are everything you look for in preschool teachers. They have truly created a warm, nurturing environment in their school and my daughter is thriving. Their focus on early childhood education is in developing the whole child, with an emphasis on learning through play and a strong love of nature, making my daughters day full of wonder. I’m so happy that I have been able to find such a wonderful, educational experience for my child and know that she will be prepared for her elementary school days with her Treehouse Tots education.

We came to teacher Christi after being at another preschool for one year. I was worried about the transition but Christi really made my son feel welcome and he adjusted so quickly! I wanted a preschool with a good balance between academics and social skills and Christi exceeded my expectations on both accounts! He learned so much and Christi truly lead by example… her kindness and generosity shine through. Leaving my kids in someone else’s care doesn’t come easily to me but with Christi I felt at totally comfortable. I will always fondly remember my sons preschool years and feel so grateful for having Christi in our lives for that short period of time!

Teacher Christi was my daughters preschool teacher for 2 years. We love her! My daughter Ruby is now in the 2^nd grade & entered kinder so well prepared. Ruby still recalls the fun days spent painting, bonding with friends (one of which she still has to this very day), the songs they learned & the time spent outdoors playing together. Her recollection of preschool was all play time! However, I know there was lots of learning going on :)
What better way to teach kids to love to learn, but to mask it in play?!
Ruby’s self confidence when entering kinder set the stage for a successful, easy transition that has so far kept its momentum through 2^nd grade. As parents the biggest factor is trust. I trusted Christi to put my child’s best interest first, I trusted the level of care she provided, I trusted the limits she imposed and also the levels she strived to achieve w/​the children. We even sent our older daughter to Christi’s summer camp! Highly recommended! I posted photos from both of Ruby’s «graduations» — you can see the joy on her face. Speaks volumes!