Top 3 Preschool · 2026 BusinessRate · NAEYC Member

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

A boutique, Reggio-inspired preschool in Culver City & West Los Angeles, with daily Spanish, an enrichment-rich curriculum, and nutritious meals made with love, for ages 15 months to 5 years.

Licensed #197417501 · NAEYC Member · 7:30 AM – 6:00 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 leave us switching between languages with ease.

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

★★★★★ 8 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

Children gardening outdoors with little toolsChildren making art togetherChildren being active and learning togetherA cooking project: measuring and mixingCircle time learning togetherA child with a hands-on baking projectOutdoor play and explorationA learning moment in the classroom

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.