PALISADES PRESCHOOL, THE

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 no visits prompted by a complaint to PALISADES PRESCHOOL, THE.

1. September 10, 2025Most recent inspection visit
2. September 8, 2022Inspection visit

Amenities and accessibility

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

How the reviews split

The 4.4 average comes from 5 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

• ★★★★★

  We feel so grateful to be part of the Palisades Preschool community. Our daughter started in the toddler program at 18 months and is now in the youngest preschool classroom. The experience has been exceptional every step of the way. The toddler program alone is worth mentioning—many parents call it “magical,” and that’s exactly how it feels. Each week, the teachers and atelieristas create a warm, beautiful environment with soft lighting and thoughtfully designed exploration areas. The children attend with their parents or caregivers, play together, and share a snack where they sit at tables and serve themselves. It’s a gentle, joyful introduction to school. We loved that the teacher from the youngest preschool classroom leads the program, which makes the transition to drop-off the next year feel more familiar. As our daughter moved into the preschool this year, we were struck by the level of intention and care. The teachers are dedicated and knowledgeable. They meet every afternoon to reflect on the day and thoughtfully plan for what the children need next. They collaborate with atelieristas each week to bring in creative, meaningful materials—clay, natural elements, artist-grade paints, wire, light and shadow, and storytelling—so the children can learn to explore and express themselves through different media. The campus itself is also special—lush outdoor spaces with gardens, trees, and imaginative elements created by the children, making it feel like a little world of its own. It's fun to see the children watering the plants, playing in the river rock bed with the water pump, and watching the butterfly cocoons that form. We’ve also seen a meaningful transformation in our daughter. She used to be cautious and slow to warm in new situations, but during her time here, she has blossomed. Her confidence in exploring materials and engaging with her peers has grown significantly. She now dives into art (happily getting messy!) and interacts with her friends with ease, joy, and connection. One of the most striking moments for us was hosting our daughter’s class for her birthday. Watching the children interact outside of school, we were amazed by how calm, kind, and collaborative they were. They invited each other to play, took turns easily, shared materials, and navigated social situations with awareness and respect. The parents were able to step back and hang out, which felt so different from other gatherings outside of the preschool that we’ve attended. It was clear that the children’s social-emotional skills are being thoughtfully cultivated at school every day. And, while we are still far from the kindergarten process, we’ve connected with families of Palisades alumni whose children have gone on to some of the most well-regarded schools in Los Angeles, including Brentwood School, The Village School, and Crossroads, along with many other fantastic private and public schools. It’s reassuring to see how strong the foundation is for the years to come. That's not surprising given that it feels like everything the school does is grounded in what’s best for the child. Even the decision to offer only morning programs reflects a deep respect for young children’s need for rest and the teachers’ need for thoughtful preparation. Palisades Preschool is a special place, and we feel incredibly lucky that our daughter and our family are part of this community.

  L.A.S.Mar 27, 2026
• ★★★★★

  I truly cannot imagine a more loving, thoughtful educational environment than this for my two young children (nearly 3 and nearly 5). We were at another preschool for a year before PPS. It was chaotic to say the least and has since shut down due to low enrolment. I was extremely nervous - feeling at risk of making another poor choice, but I was instantly put at ease by the warmth of the teachers and the community as a whole. The head of the school is a wondrous person for fostering such a beautiful spirit of social and emotional development here. They have a dedicated art teacher who helps the children to create the MOST expressive and thoughtful pieces of work. A music teacher who attends weekly who is unrivalled. A kitchen where the kids make and taste brand new foods regularly. Not to mention extremely high teacher ratios (we are currently in a class with 3 teachers for 12 kids) and huge amounts of time outside on a beautiful yard. And wow are those teachers magic. I don't know how I will bear leaving them when we eventually have to go. I'm sad to see another review complain about their children being behind in Kindergarten. The Kindergartens I have toured for next year have all expressed that they support children at all stages of reading/writing, including zero - it is their first year of official school after all. All the educational philosophies I care about support play-based education from 2-5. For me it's not a race. I feel lucky to have found a beautiful preschool in which my kids are thriving. EDIT: A year later, our older child is now in Kindergarten. It's a prestigious elementary school and his teachers have described him as having been extremely well prepared for Kindergarten. Thanks PPS!

  HPM JSep 21, 2023
• ★★★★★

  My son's entire preschool experience was spent in the inspiring, thoughtful care of this fabulous preschool. He learned great empathy for his peers, and built a solid foundation of self-confidence and respect. He has gone on to explore the world with a sense of wonder and natural love for learning that was nurtured here and continues to serve him well. I always appreciated that he had high quality art materials to work with, interesting projects going (in and out of the classroom), and always under the guidance of high quality humans who were passionate about Reggio inspired education. (I learned a lot, too!) Thanks PPS!

  Oliver CornellJan 26, 2016
• ★★★★★

  After paying the exorbitant amount of money charged by this school (for essentially half days), my child is behind every student the Kindergarten class in all basic requirements such as reading and writing. The "alternative" teaching approach here is fine if you treat preschool like day care but it will not prepare your child for what's next on their learning path. What a tremendous let down.

  Disappointed ParentSep 6, 2014

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