Preschoolers and a teacher preparing food together in a bright classroom at Valentina’s Preschool
Top 3 Preschool · 2026 BusinessRate · NAEYC Member

Childhood is not a race. Every child develops at their own pace.

A boutique preschool and toddler program with daily Spanish, enrichment-rich curriculum, and nutritious meals included for ages 15 months – 5 years.

Daily Spanish, enrichment, and meals included for ages 15 months – 5 years.

Licensed #197417501 · NAEYC Member · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday–Friday

14+ years in the neighborhood
2 languages, every day
Top 3 preschool · 2026
100% enrichment & meals included

Why families choose us

More than a preschool. A small world built around your child

For over fourteen years, Valentina and her team have raised well-rounded, kind little humans in a home-like setting where no child gets lost in the shuffle.

Reggio-inspired philosophy

Children learn through active exploration and play, expressing themselves in a “hundred languages.” We document each child’s journey in their own binder.

Our approach →

Emotional literacy

Every day we coach children to name, understand, and manage feelings, resolving conflict peacefully. It’s the skill that shapes resilient, kind humans.

Why it matters →

Bilingual: daily Spanish

Spanish is woven into every day through songs, play, and conversation. Children build genuine familiarity with a second language.

Our bilingual day →

All included in tuition

A day full of discovery

We nurture the whole child across five connected domains, woven through play, every single day.

Academic Foundations

  • Language & Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Science

Creative Arts & Enrichment

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Art
  • Drama

Physical Development & Wellness

  • Yoga
  • Movement
  • Outdoor Play

Life Skills

  • Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Practical Skills

Social-Emotional Development

  • Emotional Literacy
  • Self-Regulation
  • Empathy
  • Conflict Resolution

Programs by age Explore enrichment

Reviews from real families

“No child gets left behind.”

“A small, home-like and friendly place where everyone is welcome. No child gets left behind.”
Meggy F. Los Angeles, CA · July 2023
“We could not have been happier with the level of care, attention to detail, and love.”
Hannah W. Los Angeles, CA · August 2022
“My daughter learned so much, from ABCs and numbers to Spanish and yoga.”
Cindy A. South Los Angeles, CA · August 2022

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A peek into our week

Life at Valentina’s

Follow along at @valentinaspreschool

A teacher and preschoolers preparing snacks together around a classroom tableThree preschoolers working together to plant seeds in an outdoor planter with a hand trowelA warm preschool playroom with a terracotta sofa, child-sized tables, and a red play kitchen on hardwood floorsA teacher and children practicing yoga in child’s pose on mats in the outdoor play areaA preschooler practicing knife skills by cutting carrots at a wooden tablePreschoolers dancing with colorful scarves on the sunny outdoor playground

On the Culver City border in Palms, we welcome families from Culver City, West Los Angeles, Mid-City, Palms, Mar Vista, and Greater Los Angeles area. A boutique preschool and toddler childcare program with full-day hours for working Westside parents.

Come see it for yourself

Spots are limited. We keep our family small on purpose. Book a tour or join the waitlist, and we’ll be in touch personally.