Testimonials

Better than anything I would have hoped out of a daycare for my daughter! After trying a chain daycare and a nanny we finally found the perfect place! Small, attentive, and engaging. All the caregivers go above and beyond with making the kids (and parents) feel welcome. Great with communicating any issues, changes, etc. From something as small as a scraped knee or bug bite to how they are adapting, growing, making new friends. Lala Land has been incredibly helpful during covid as well. Providing clear guidelines for the health and safety of the kids (in and out of daycare) and updated hours to reflect the needs of families and staff. As someone who comes from a family of childcare professionals (teachers, dance teachers, pediatricians, and daycare workers) I wish I could give them 10 stars, I recommend them to every young family I meet, and will be so sad when we eventually have to move on to a preschool as my daughter gets older!

John 8/2020

My daughter has been attending Lala Land since late last year and she absolutely loves it. She adores the teachers and Lisa and comes home every day with art, singing new songs and with a new skill.  They have taught her to clean up after herself too...something I don't think any parent would complain about. The staff is very attentive and they are great about posting videos and photos throughout the day for parents to see what their kids are up to.  The COVID guidelines and expectations for families have been very clear and she has been very protective of the kids and her staff. No single daycare or school is the right fit for everyone but my husband and I were looking for one which would teach independence, inspire creativity and provide a nurturing learning environment and we feel Lala has been an excellent match.

Crystal 8/2020

Our daughter joined Lala when she was about 14 months old. As first time parents we were a bit nervous, visited loads of places and literally fell in love with Lala.
Our daughter just turned 3 and is now more than ready for preschool. While we're all excited about her learning new things in a new place, we're also truly sad to realize that we won't be a part of Lala anymore. During those (almost) two years, she has been stimulated in lots of different ways and learned a lot while always having fun (that's what she tells us everyday when we pick her up). Lisa (the director) and the teachers are adorable. They're full of love, always play with the kids, do lots of fun activities and teach them manners too! They helped us every time we had any kind of concerns/questions (really helpful when you're first time parents). There's a beautiful outdoor space with shades, a slide, toys, a bunny and a really old (probably older than I am) turtle. Another positive note is that the others parents are really friendly and even meet up once a month for drinks (without kids)! Like probably every parents, we were extremely picky and wanted to find the best for our daughter, I think we found it Everyone's taste is different, but go there for a tour and you'll quickly make up your mind about it.

Mickael C. 5/16/19

My daughter has been going to Lala Land daycare for two years now. She has been shown so much love and attention through the amazing teachers and wonderful environment they provide. She started off as a four month old baby and has now become a two-year-old full of creativity and strength. As working parents, it was important for us to find a daycare that is family-oriented and safe. Lala Land fits the bill and beyond... 
Our newest four month old baby will be starting there this fall. Here's to another two years with the Lala Land family!

Alexa F. 5/30/18

I can't say enough wonderful things about Lala Land. It's so much more than a daycare! Our daughter has only been there for a couple of months, but she is so happy and I can't believe how much she is learning. She comes home singing songs she has learned, counting, saying rhymes, and talking about her friends. All of the Lala ladies are so caring and they really go above and beyond to make each day fun and engaging. I feel so lucky to have found them.

Rachel B. 5/17/18

My daughter has been at Lala Land for 1.5 years (from 1 year old till 2.5 years old). I can't emphasize how grateful I've been and how happy my daughter has been.
First off, the teachers are just amazing. They care and love the children, and they pay attention to each kid as all kids are different. My daughter is super anxious with strangers and new environment, but the teachers know the best. With infants and toddlers, the place can be chaotic but the teachers know what the kids like and what they need. A lot of fun activities & adventures will amuse and amaze them.  I've toured a few family daycares and big facility-type daycares (before we moved to LA, my daughter was at a facility-type daycare at Stanford which was good), but I felt that this was the place I'd be happy with as soon as I had a tour. The things I look for and pay attention to are how happy the kids appear to be. Even though they can't speak or communicate well, you can see how they feel based on what they do, how they look (facial expressions), and how they interact with teachers and other kids. At Lala, the kids are absolutely nice, kind, and caring. Of course they sometimes "mess up" and do nasty things, but teachers let them know certain things are not nice, and what they should have done instead or how they should have behaved (in a nice way!). They learn manners (such as table manners, wait for turns when it comes to 'popular toys', etc.). They aren't perfect and sometimes throw tantrums, and amazingly the teachers are so good at re-directing their attention to make them feel better/happier. Although it may look like a small family-style daycare, there are tons of things the kids can do at Lala. Lots of toys, a sandbox, backyard with more toys, dining tables, and in-door playroom (for bad weathers, mostly). For certain holidays, the kids will go out with teachers -- for instance during the last halloween, the kids went out to a small local pumpkin patch in their "costumes" and took group photos -- really amazing. The kids must have loved it! I also witnessed many parents who come back with their second child (after the first one "graduated"), which tells you that parents do love and trust this place. TL;DR: It's an amazing place with great teachers who absolutely love and care for the kids at Lala, and it's definitely worth a visit if you're considering. Also see Se-Young's review below (her daughter and my daughter had the same first name, and it was fun to see the two interact -- they are both so adorable!). 

Thanks Lisa, Reyna, Lupe, Iris, Stephanie, and Darlene!

Haden L. 3/17/18

We count our lucky stars every day since our 1.5 year old daughter started at Lala land. Every morning she is all smiles when we drop her off and she has so much fun with the girls that she never wants to leave to go home at night. We have visited around 15 different daycares and none even come close. All the kids at Lala are happy, the teachers are energetic, caring and loving, and the owner Lisa is absolutely wonderful.  This place really feels like some kind of magic wonderland. It's highly oriented towards outdoor and natural play which we were worried kids can miss out growing up in LA. We will be very sad when our daughter has to graduate and start preschool!

Kira D. 2/5/18

I don't even have words for how magical La La Land is! After the first visit me and my husband looked at each other and just said it's like a fairytale land for kids. The space is wonderfully lush, different play areas, a 85-year-old turtle, a rabbit, and the kids get to spend a lot of time outside (under sunroofs). The girls and the owner Lisa are amazing, our son loves them! Every morning he is sooo happy going to La La and I just know he will have a great day.

Karolina S. 12/6/17

My daughter is currently at LaLa Land and she looooves it! She is 21 months and started when she was 14 months. The adjusting period took only 1-2 weeks and since then she is so happy there. Everyday when I pick her up, she never wants to leave! I am a worried person in general, but I feel so comfortable leaving Maya there while we are at work.
Thanks Lisa, Reyna, Lupe, Iris, Stephanie and Darlene!

Se-Young Y. 2/24/17

My now 9- and 12-year olds both attended Lala Land Daycare when they were little and they still remember it as a truly magical place! Lisa is so kind and patient with the kids and treats them as she would her own. She creates an atmosphere of love and creativity where the kids are free to play, explore and learn. Having all the wonderful animals there is also a fabulous learning experience, as well as something that the kids thoroughly enjoy! You will not find a better place for your kids in their pre-preschool years than Lala Land!

Annie P. 12/30/15

La la land was home to my son from the moment he walked (12 months) till when he started pre school. He loved it! I really love how Lisa hand picks younger girls who have the energy and enthusiasm to look after kids. They bring such a nurturing and fun loving approach to the day. Reyna, Lupe and Darlene to name a few of the key crew.  I also appreciate how Lisa took a healthy and green approach to her school which provides a solid foundation for kids starting out in the world. From the healthy snacks to the garden they water and the bunnies they play with & myrtle the turtle who reigns supreme. She surrounds kids with the things that matter. The staff were always quick to give feedback and tell me stories about how my son was progressing & for that I was always thankful. The location is also great and the secret/enchanted garden feel to the place is a great note for kids and parents to enter on. I feel very lucky to have found it & for La La Land to have been a formative experience for my young lad. Highly recommend.

Kate H. 12/2/15

All the other five star reviews of this place are spot on. Our son has been there for about 6 months and my wife and I couldn't be happier with the care and education he receives from LaLa Land. When it came time to transition our son into day care we must have looked at 20-30 facilities and only LaLa Land made the cut. I can't say enough good things about the crew . Not only is the staff fantastic (Lisa, Lupe, Chelsea, Reyna, Darlene), but the physical space is also laid out and maintained in a thoughtful way that fosters learning, exploration, communication, comfort, etc... (all the things we were looking for our toddler).

Didrik J. 12/2/15

Our daughter was in Lala Land for about 10 months.  She had a great time there and loved to play with the other kids.  The staff there is wonderful and very caring to the kids.  They did various learning and play activities.  We had to pulled her out because of time conflicts with work.  I would use them again.

Brian L. 12/1/15

I started my daughter at LaLaLand at 12 months old. We had come from another daycare and the difference was like night and day. From day one, LaLa was amazing. Walking in, it feels like you're entering into a whimsical storybook setting. The clean, soft astroturf ground is shaded by mature tree canopies over the entire yard, so I don't have to worry about sunburn and/or constant sunscreen applications. Everywhere you turn there's something new and beautiful- whether it's a menagerie of live animals (turtle, bunnies) and fake (plastic horses dangling from the trees) or ribbons, beads, recyclables and artwork draped all about. LaLa is more of a (pre)preschool than your typical daycare. All of the teachers are very energetic, involved, attentive and they truly strive to provide the children a creative, fun and educational atmosphere. My daughter comes home with adorable artwork every week, healthy treats that they make from the organic garden; and the best is that she's perfectly tired by her fun-filled day when her head hits the pillow at night! I'm constantly talking up LaLa to my friends as I feel we are so fortunate to have our daughter there.

Suzie G. 12/1/15

My daughter started at La La when she was just over 2 years old and stayed for almost two years. As a first time mom, I was nervous about her being away from me, but after just the first week of attending, I knew we found a magical place. La La Land is a safe, creative, fun, magical and loving environment for a child. Our little girl is now in 1st grade and still has friends she made from that time! She always came home with adorable little crafts, which we still cherish to this day, and our little girl still remembers the turtle and all the animals, and could probably name every single teacher who ever taught her there. Wonderful place and I highly recommend!

Tanya M. 12/1/15

It was truly love at first sight! The staff is extremly loving and it feels like they are a part of your family. Lisa, Reyna ,Lupe, Darlene & Chelsea are amazing! It is such a happy place, I highly recommend this place for your child !!!

Sandrine C. 12/1/15

I feel really lucky to have found Lalaland! We were looking for a daycare for our (at the time) 16 month old. Transitioning from his nanny, I was very concerned about maintaining a small, familial atmosphere. Lalaland is SO great, and I would (and have) highly recommend it. Here's why it's awesome:
- The teachers are so awesome! Caring, fun, thoughtful. My son is now 3 and still talks about Lupe, Reyna, Chelsea, Darlene, and Teacher Lisa!
- It's small, and run out of Lisa's home. There are multiple play areas set up, and lots of tactile engagement. They do story time, songs, play dress up, read books, play with sand, make organic treats, or watch the bunny/turtle.
- My son still sometimes says he wants to go back to LALA :)
- The parents and kids are also awesome. We made a lot of good friends there and my son loved his Lala friends.
- It was well priced for the Venice area. If I had more children, they would all go there!
- Teacher Lisa is all about organic food, and eco-friendly toys.

This place is lovely.

Lisa F. 12/1/15

"My two daughters attended Lala Land and they loved it!  It is the best day care if your child is creative, loves music, animals, colorful surroundings and likes to dance and dress up.  My children loved Lisa and continue to love her to this day because she's has so much energy and sense of fun and she understands them.  I love all the art projects that Lisa creates with the children and her day care reflects her character and intelligence.  The daycare is simply magical!"

Christine

"Lala Land is a whimsical wonderland for children! Teacher Lisa is a Mary-Poppins-Creative-Extraordinaire!! Wish I could return back in time to have a Lala experience! My son loves the place and all the friends he made-- a quaint home away from home! He is now a graduate and will drop in from time to time to visit Teacher Lisa and his friends there!"

Vanessa 

"My twin girls went to LaLa land for over a year almost everyday. I was traumatized by having sent them to one of those over-priced specialty pre-school/daycares that made them cry every morning. I'm happy to tell every parent considering LaLa land that I never saw a child that didn't love LaLa Land. The beautiful garden setting is amazing - it's like a fairytale. To have my kids spend their every day outside - or doing amazing creative activities inside really made going to work a little bit easier. We love La La Land!"

Nikki

"Both my children attended La La Land Daycare and there is NO better place to send your kids for a warm, nurturing and extremely creative environment than La La Land. Any child would be lucky to spend their pre-preschool years with Lisa and her staff!"

Annie

" Lala Land is indeed a wonderful place and teacher Lisa is truly passionate about children. It was a great beginning for our daughter's first year & a half. Thank you!"

Omar

"We really love La La Land. My little boy has been attending for nearly a year and he is still excited to go and spend time with all his friend and the teachers. It is a creative, nurturing environment and the kids absolutely love to be there and nap there!!" 

Carley

"I am a "special needs" therapist who has worked at LaLa Land when one of my regional center kids was attending there. It is really the best! All the kids are so loved and cared for; the outdoor equiptment is great, and the selection of toys, books, and art supplies shows just how much Lisa really cares. I always looked... forward to spending time there each week and was so sad when my kid graduated out of the program. Any child who attends this day care will learn so much and the parents can feel safe leaving their kid there knowing they will be well taken care of."

Penny

"We are big fans of Lala Land. My daughter attends and she loves it. She can be super clingy and shy so I was a bit nervous to send her, but I thought that she would be able to benefit from socializing and playing with other children. It was so hard to let go, but Teacher Lisa is amazing and created such a creative, ...warm, loving, nurturing, fun and exciting environment for the kids! My daughter loved it here from day 1 and I when I leave I know that she is in good hands. She also developed amazing artistic skills here. Every day when she comes home she has stories to tell about the animals, projects and her friends."

Michelle