Del Rey, CA

Bright Horizons at Playa Vista is a highly-regarded early education center serving the Del Rey area with a research-based curriculum focused on school readiness. The center features state-of-the-art facilities with age-appropriate learning environments, outdoor play spaces, and dedicated infant rooms. Their World at Their Fingers curriculum emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social-emotional development. Teachers hold early childhood education credentials and maintain low teacher-to-child ratios. The center prioritizes safety with secure entry systems, comprehensive background checks, and regular safety drills. Parents praise the consistent communication, experienced staff, and the center's focus on individual child development.

Del Rey Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education with AMI-trained teachers and carefully prepared environments. The school serves children from infancy through kindergarten with mixed-age classrooms that promote peer learning and social development. Their curriculum emphasizes practical life skills, sensorial development, language acquisition, and mathematical thinking. The facility features beautiful outdoor gardens, natural materials, and peaceful learning spaces. Parents consistently highlight the school's nurturing environment, qualified teaching staff, and the remarkable independence children develop. The center maintains small class sizes and emphasizes holistic child development through the Montessori method.

The Learning Experience in nearby Culver City serves the Del Rey community with a comprehensive early childhood education program featuring their proprietary L.E.A.P. curriculum. The center offers age-appropriate programs from infants through kindergarten with focus on academic preparation, social skills, and physical development. Their facility includes modern classrooms, secure playgrounds, and dedicated learning centers for art, music, and movement. The center emphasizes phonics-based literacy development, early math concepts, and character values. Safety protocols include biometric entry systems, comprehensive staff training, and regular facility maintenance. Parents appreciate the structured curriculum, experienced teachers, and the center's focus on both academic and social-emotional growth.