BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Licensing visits on record

California records 2 routine inspection visits and 2 complaint visits to BAREFOOT PRESCHOOL.

1. March 2, 2026Most recent inspection visit
2. March 8, 2023Inspection visit

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 11 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  I've seen my children blossom into confident, curious, and creative individuals since joining Barefoot Atelier, a Reggio-inspired preschool that nurtures social-emotional development and fosters a deep love for nature. The teachers are loving, engaged, and dedicated to providing a supportive environment that allows children to thrive. I've been particularly grateful for the Jewish cultural learning and traditions that have become an integral part of our family's life. My kids have developed a sense of independence, improved their social skills, and learned to accept their feelings, all while having the freedom to explore and express themselves through creative learning and outdoor play.

  Masha DziatlavaMar 17, 2026
• ★★★★★

  Karen, Gilat, Brenda, and Camille are like family to us now. Karen truly saved our family by creating a spot for our daughter in the middle of the year when my work schedule suddenly shifted. She has such a deep love for children and so much wisdom—every conversation with her about my child felt grounding and supportive. Our daughter absolutely loved her teachers and the environment at Barefoot. The animals, the garden, and the atelier were such magical parts of her experience. She was so happy and engaged, and it made us feel connected to the school in a very community-driven way through playdates, Shabbat, volunteer work, and even camping, which became such a special bonding time with other families. Barefoot is truly unique. I appreciated the opportunities to be involved when I could, but it was also such a comfort knowing that when I was busy, she was still in good hands, surrounded by people who loved her, and having so much fun.

  M SSep 11, 2025
• ★★★★★

  We had our 3 year old daughter going to barefoot after we were displaced due to the palisades wildfire. They have welcome us mid year with open arms, the community at the school is really tight. Our daughter felt comfortable quickly and has enjoyed her time there very much.

  Nicolas CollingsAug 19, 2025
• ★★★★★

  Barefoot Atelier is an absolute dream of a school!! I am beyond grateful to have spent 3 magical years at this school and heartbroken to be moving on! Some highlights: (i) Teachers! Consistently warm, kind and nurturing staff. They meet the kids where they are with focus on social emotional development through conversation, discussion of feelings and play. (ii) Kids play hard and get dirty! They garden, paint, craft, cook, dance, sing, yoga, dress up, run around, imagine, create to their hearts’ content. (iii) Nature! Kids are immersed in nature and exposed to the cycle of life, such as through incubation of chicks in eggs, growing them into chickens and now watching them lay their own eggs, caterpillar metamorphosis, caring for a bearded dragon, tortoises and bunnies, gardening and field trips. (iv) Field trips! my daughter has learned and grown through school exploration of the greater LA area, including to Malibu Creek, Red Rocks, the beach, tide pools, the CA Science Center, Natural History Museum, Heal the Bay aquarium and optional weekend school camping trips for the whole family (we participated in Ohai and Malibu Creek – pack of kids having a blast exploring shallow creek habitats, camp fires, s'mores – so much fun for the whole family). (v) Reggio program. Child-led exploration through Reggio-Emilia program builds autonomy and confidence and encourages curiosity. Lessons and then field trips are organized around children’s questions and interests (dinosaurs, outer space, insects, you name it!). I didn’t expect it but my daughter is writing some and well on her way to reading despite having never been forced to sit at a desk to learn lecture-style! (Before finding Barefoot, we spent one week at a school that had 2-year-olds sitting at desks, and limited recesses on a concrete playground -- NOT for us.) (vi) Creative projects. Recently the kids have been focused on the ocean, marine life, and how to solve ocean pollution. Using recycled cardboard materials, they built and decorated an amazing 5-foot-tall coral reef! One of countless examples. (vii) Food. Healthy organic lunch program, snacks and kids get involved in so much of the cooking, making tea and smoothies using herbs and ingredients they grow in the garden (such as recently, pesto pasta!). (viii) Community. The school’s intimate community feels like an extension of our family. Parents are welcome participants to the extent they want to be, joining for celebrations or just popping by to read a story. The school constantly communicates with parents via the app posting dozens of pictures that enable parents to observe the fun, learning and growth daily. (ix) NO SCREENS. ever. (x) My daughter LOVES going to school and LOVES her teachers. I cannot say enough good things about this magical place. A better, more enriching preschool does not exist. Wish I could give 100 stars!!!

  Violet WAug 18, 2024
• ★★★★★

  Both of my kids went to this amazing school. I've seen my children thrive at Barefoot Atelier, a unique Jewish preschool that seamlessly weaves together creative learning, social-emotional development, and a deep connection with nature. The Reggio-inspired approach and emphasis on outdoor play have sparked a love for exploration and the outdoors in both my kids. I've been amazed by the way they've developed a strong sense of Jewish identity and tradition, while also learning to regulate their emotions and navigate relationships. The community here is truly special, and I feel grateful to have found a place where my children can grow and learn in such a nurturing environment.

  Aviva SimonApr 2, 2024
• ★★★★★

  I had my son enrolled here in 2021-2022. It was a difficult time coming out of Covid, but they handled it with absolute grace. The staff was generous, caring, and talented. My son is not Jewish, yet felt at home in the space and made friendships that endured after he left. They have an abundance of resources, pets and plants for kids to care for, cooked lunches, and overall a warm and welcoming space. I highly recommend them.

  Gerard JosephJan 24, 2024

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.