10 Private Preschools in Los Angeles vs Free TK: Hours, Costs
Guide · Published 28 October 2026
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Free transitional kindergarten through LAUSD is one path for young children in Los Angeles, and private preschool is another. When weighing them, the practical questions are usually what a program costs, what hours it covers and whether care is offered before or after the core day. This list gathers what ten private preschools in Los Angeles state about their hours, schedules, ages, extended care and tuition support. Where a school does not list a fee, call it for current costs. The order follows our ranking method, not a judgment of quality, and NearbyWise has not visited or used any of these schools.
1. Hollywood Preschool & Kindergarten
Hollywood Preschool & Kindergarten is at 1528 N. Wilton Place, Los Angeles, CA 90028. It welcomes children aged 2 to 6 years. The school states it is open from 7:00am till 6:00pm. Parking sits adjacent to the playground for pick-up and drop-off. It accepts Pathways/Calworks and Regional. The phone number is (323) 672-8034.
| Ages | Welcomes children aged 2-6 years |
| Facilities | Parking adjacent to the playground for pick-up and drop-off |
- Address: 1528 N. Wilton Place, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Hours: Open from 7:00am till 6:00pm
- Phone: (323) 672-8034
- Website: hollywoodpreschoolandkindergarten.com
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2. Creative Mind Preschool
Creative Mind Preschool is at 5262 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029, and serves families in Silver Lake, Hollywood and Los Feliz. It takes children ages 2 to 6 and is open 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It offers flexible full-time and part-time schedules and says it is currently accepting new students. Enrollment inquiries go by phone to +1 323-660-7529.
| Ages | Children ages 2–6 |
| Packages | Flexible full-time and part-time schedules |
| Facilities | Outdoor play space |
| How to book | Enrolment and inquiries by contacting the preschool by phone |
| Capacity | Currently accepting new students |
- Address: 5262 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029, United States
- Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Phone: +1 323-660-7529
- Website: creativemindpreschool.com
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3. WIZISLAND Preschool Los Angeles l Daycare l Childcare l Kindergarten (엘에이 프리스쿨, 데이케어, 어린이집, 킨더가든)
WIZISLAND Preschool is at 158 S Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004. It serves children aged 2 to 5 in preschool and kindergarten. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Teaching is in English, with Korean offered as an additional activity. Contact is (213) 249-8658 or wizislandusa@yahoo.com.
| Ages | Children aged 2–5 (preschool and Kindergarten) |
| Languages | Teaching in English; Korean offered as an additional activity |
| Facilities | Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included |
- Address: 158 S Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Phone: (213) 249-8658
- Website: wizislandus.com
4. Green Beginning Community Preschool
Green Beginning Community Preschool is at 3047 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034. It lists hours of Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Families can choose Tuesday and Thursday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, or Monday to Friday schedules. A Spanish Immersion Full-Day Program extends the day from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Optional home visits are offered for first-time preschoolers.
| Ages | Bumblebees ages 2 to 2.5 years and Blue Jays ages 3 to 3.5 years |
| Packages | Schedule options: T & Th, MWF or M-F |
| Languages | Spanish immersion program offered |
| Facilities | Children spend most of their time outdoors enjoying nature and engaged in activities of interest |
- Address: 3047 S. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Phone: (310) 841-6100 (from Google)
- Website: greenbeginningpreschool.com
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5. Los Feliz Nursery School
Los Feliz Nursery School is at 3401 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Children must be 2.5 to begin. It lists school hours as 9:00 am to 12:30 pm in one statement and 9:00am to 1:00pm in another. Parents choose two, three, four or five days a week. It is a cooperative where parents take a hands-on role in daily operation. Enrollment is rolling until Spring Break.
| Ages | Children must be 2.5 to begin school |
| Packages | Parents may choose to send their child two, three, four, or five days a week |
| Facilities | Cooperative nursery school (co-op) where parents take a hands-on role in administration and daily operation |
| Nearest station | Near the 5 and the 2 freeways |
| How to book | Rolling enrollment up until Spring Break |
| Capacity | Child to adult ratio never greater than 5 to 1 |
- Address: Corner of Riverside Dr and Los Feliz Blvd
- Hours: School in session five days a week from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm; School days, 9:00am to 1:00pm
- Phone: (323) 662-8300
- Website: lfns.org
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6. Play Mountain Place
Play Mountain Place is on a quiet street close to Ballona Creek, on the edge of Culver City. Children generally start at age 3 and can stay through 11 years old. The school day runs 9 am to 3 pm, with a school year from mid-September to mid-June. Before and after school care is available to qualifying parents for an additional fee. The phone number is (323) 870-4381.
| Ages | Supports preschool and elementary aged children |
| Packages | Extended care (before and after school program) for qualifying parents for an additional fee; Summer Camp for currently enrolled families |
| Facilities | Spacious and historic outdoor campus where children play outdoors, rain or shine |
| Capacity | Total enrollment right around 100 students every school year, split between Preschool and Elementary school |
- Address: Los Angeles, California
- Hours: School day runs 9 am to 3 pm, school year mid-September to mid-June
- Phone: (323) 870-4381
- Website: playmountain.org
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7. Le Petit Gan International Preschool Los Angeles
Le Petit Gan International Preschool's Grove Campus is at 1071 S. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048. That campus is open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Three organic meals prepared daily by an in-house cook are included in tuition. It offers immersion in French and Spanish, with daily Hebrew immersion for Kinder Prep. Call (310) 866-0570 to check availability and schedule a tour.
| Ages | Programs listed include Preschool and Kinder Prep (age range not stated on page) |
| Packages | On-site cook prepares three fresh, organic meals daily in a commercial kitchen |
| Languages | Multilingual immersion in French and Spanish; Kinder Prep also receives daily Hebrew immersion |
| Facilities | On-site parking |
| How to book | Call to check availability and schedule a tour |
- Address: 1071 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048
- Hours: Monday to Friday 8 AM-5 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday; Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday
- Phone: The Grove Campus: (310) 866-0570
- Website: lepetitganpreschool.com
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8. Treehouse Tots Preschool
Treehouse Tots Preschool serves children 2.4 to 5 years old who are potty trained. A $600 enrollment fee is required to secure a spot if space is available. Families start by filling out a pre-enrollment form. Classrooms have 12 spaces, with a 1:6 teacher to child ratio and two teachers per room. An organic snack is provided around 10 am, and parents pack lunch. It serves Culver City, Playa Vista and Westchester.
| Price range | $600 enrollment fee required to secure a spot if space is available |
| Ages | Serves children 2.4 to 5 years of age |
| Facilities | Curriculum includes Reggio inspired learning experiences, organic and natural foods, and natural and green cleaning products |
| How to book | Fill out a pre-enrollment form; an email is sent after questions are answered |
| Capacity | Small class size and low teacher to child ratio |
- Address: 5460 Inglewood Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230 (from Google)
- Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sat–Sun Closed (from Google)
- Phone: (310) 437-0329 (from Google)
- Website: treehousetots.com
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9. Montessori Preschool
Montessori Preschool serves children ages 2 through 6. Extended care runs from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Full and part time schedules are available. It states its teachers are AMS-trained. It serves families in Culver City, Playa Vista, Mar Vista, Marina del Rey, Venice, Playa del Rey, Westchester, Santa Monica and Inglewood. Parking is available for drop off and pick up.
| Ages | Children ages 2 through 6 |
| Packages | Full and part time schedules available |
| Facilities | Ample parking for drop off and pick up; spacious and secure indoor and outdoor areas |
| Capacity | Dedicated AMS-trained teachers |
- Address: 12676 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 (from Google)
- Hours: Extended care options from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Phone: (310) 305-0226 (from Google)
- Website: montessoripreschool.us
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10. Blossom Montessori
Blossom Montessori is at 5158 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90042, in Highland Park. It takes children aged 18 months to 6 years. The toddler classroom ratio is as low as 1:4 and the older classroom ratio is 1:7. It partners with Pathways LA for tuition support for qualifying families and is open to other tuition subsidy programs. The phone number is 213-538-8620.
| Ages | Children aged 18 months to 6 years |
| Capacity | Toddler classroom ratio as low as 1:4; older classroom ratio 1:7 |
- Address: 5158 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90042
- Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat–Sun Closed (from Google)
- Phone: 213-538-8620
- Website: weblossomla.com
Frequently asked questions
Which of these preschools offer before- and after-care?
Montessori Preschool lists extended care from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Play Mountain Place offers a before and after school program for qualifying parents for an additional fee.
Do any of these preschools accept tuition subsidies?
Hollywood Preschool & Kindergarten accepts Pathways/Calworks and Regional. Blossom Montessori partners with Pathways LA for qualifying families and is open to other tuition subsidy programs.
What fees are listed for private preschool here?
Treehouse Tots Preschool requires a $600 enrollment fee to secure a spot if space is available. Le Petit Gan states that three daily meals are included in tuition. For other schools, call to ask about current tuition.
What is transitional kindergarten?
Transitional kindergarten is a public school grade that comes before kindergarten, offered through school districts such as LAUSD. Check with the district directly for eligibility, daily hours and any before- or after-school care options.
How we chose these businesses
We ranked every business in our preschools listings that publishes the relevant details on its own website. The ranking combines the business's Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews it has, how many of the facts this guide needs the business publishes, and how recently we checked them. Every price and detail listed here comes from the business's own website. We don't review or rate businesses ourselves, and no business paid to be included. Prices and menus change, so confirm with the business before you go or book. How we rank · Report a correction
Facts last checked against each business's website on 25 October 2026.