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December 2023 by Niloo
My son is 20! He still talks about his magic years days as an amazing experience giving him gift of love, art and creativity. Thank you ??
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June 2022 by Brittany M.
I sent both of my little ones here. As the name implies, MY is truly a magical place. I consider them a part of our extended family. The gradual separation policy and limited hours don't work for every family. But if it's something that would work for yours, absolutely send your children here. They will get the very best start in life with the most caring staff. Things to know: -It's gradual separation, meaning you or someone you know will stay with the child until they are ready to be there alone -COVID precautions (as of 2022) are strict, with mandatory masking and weekly (oral) testing required and provided at no expense to you -It is play-based, not heavy in academics; children learn best this way -Children attend no more than 3 hours per day
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April 2021 by Heidi B.
I know first hand about the wonderful world of Magic Years Nursery School. I am 54 years old and I attended school there when I was 3 years old as well as my three siblings. We still reminisce about our experiences, playtime, story time, activities, circle time and cooking. This truly is a magical place so the name suits it perfectly. I am proud to say that I am the first grandparent alumni to have my Grandson attending Magic Years. After 50 years, they still remember us. Even my teacher still substitutes there and came to see me on a day I was there for one of their events. This speaks volumes about how much they cherish the families that have experienced and those still experiencing their time at Magic Years.I can't praise them enough for their excellence in making every child's wonderful memories. This is the start of your child's first experience of school and how to interact with other children. Don't you want it with a school you can trust and know that they will care for your kids as much as you do? Heidi B
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September 2019 by Corey Wish
In an increasingly digital world, Magic Years stays true to the childhood I remember having: one with imagination, nature, adventure, pretend play and getting some paint on your clothes or dirt under your nails. As such, my children have been given the incredible gift of learning through play, fostering an excitement for education and practicing social skills that will serve them for the rest of their life.We are proud to be a Magic Years family and can only hope to see our grandchildren there one day.
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September 2019 by Hayley Fontaine
Run, don’t walk, to sign your kid up. Magic Years is a warm and enriching environment where kids thrive and develop into amazing little humans. I have one that just graduated from Magic Years and it provided her with an amazing foundation for her elementary school journey...I also have another one starting this fall and I’m so excited that I get another 3 years of being a MY parent.
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September 2019 by Michelle Bendersky
Magic Years is truly a magical place. My son, my eldest, just graduated the Pre-K program. My daughter, my middle one, is entering her 2nd year. My baby is already on the waiting list for 2021. My children reaped the benefits of the gradual separation and really needed the extra time. They feel safe at Magic Years and absolutely love learning and going to school. My daughter literally skips and jumps for joy on school days. My son was more reserved when he started and now he is confident, makes friends easily and loves asking questions and learning. His teacher actually came up to me and told me that my son has blossomed so much and is a true leader and she is confident he will do well in life. I feel that my son is prepared for Kindergarten, even though Magic Years isn't academic, they do teach through play and I believe it is far more effective for this age group. The skills that children learn in preschool is truly so critical in their development and having skilled educators that know what they are doing, know how to talk to children, and even meet with us parents and work collectively when issues arise makes parenting a little bit easier. They are advocates for the children and help us look at the world through our child's eyes which truly helps in our approach and having a positive outcome for both parent and child. I have searched high and low for the best pre-school in the valley and hands down Magic Years is the one for our family. The Big Back Yard is a dream for preschoolers. Everyday in class they put out different activities, different toys, a sensory table, art etc. They love singing, cooking, pretend play, dress up, stories and everything Magic Years has to offer. We only wish the hours were longer but its worth it in my option - quality versus quantity. Magic Years feels like home to us and we are grateful to Magic Years for being so good to our children.
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September 2019 by Christina Rice
The Magic Years came up in our conversation last night. My oldest in now in the 4th grade, but The Magic Years made a lasting impression on us. We couldn't have been happier there.The education that the child gets through play, building, baking, singing...is invaluable, but the teachers are all so loving and caring. It is the relationships that I remember the most at our time there. We will mail our family Christmas card to the teachers. If we didn't move to Ventura County, my youngest child would just be finishing up the pre-K camp at Magic Years. I wish he could have experienced this like my oldest did. This camp is a wonderful way for your child to wrap up their time in pre-school before heading off to kindergarten. My son made a wooden toolbox and a functioning scooter out of wood and roller skate wheels. We still have and cherish these items that he hand-made. The time spent on these activities take patience and hand-eye coordination. I recommend the Magic Years to anyone asking. It is reasonable priced, everyone is down to earth, and you make long-lasting connections there for you and your child.
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September 2019 by Anna Bublikova
Great place for children. Provides everything necessary for happiness and growth. I love everyone here
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July 2019 by Hayley F.
Magic Years really is a magical place. My daughter learned independence, kindness and developed a desire and love for learning in this play-based school. I was drawn to Magic Years for many reasons, among them: 1-they don't require potty training so every child can move at their own pace instead of having potty trialing forced upon them 2-they have a gentle/gradual separation policy so that parents stay with their child at school until the child is ready for the parent to go. 3-Mrs. Campbell and her enthusiasm for singing with the children. 4- you pay tuition and are not also bombarded for fundraisers or hidden fees. 5- Various performances occur throughout the year. Ex -concerts with Stephen Michael Schwartz, Drum circles with Cricket and dancing with Ms. Stephanie. 6- so many of the students are children of former MAgic Years students (the parents have such fond memories of their time there that they want their children to have the same experience) 7- the awesome 'big backyard' with equipment that helps your child develop their gross motor skills and confidence. Mrs. Leon and all the teachers really know what they are doing and how to communicate effectively and respectfully with the children. They also are so supportive to families during times of transition. While my child made great/lifelong friends here, so have I and I'm so relieved that I have another child about to start here so my Magic Years experience can extend another 3 years.
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July 2019 by Alexis D.
Magic Years is an incredibly unique and enriching school. My oldest daughter just graduated Pre-k and my younger daughter will begin her preschool journey this fall. The school is amazing in so many ways. They are firm believers in the play-based learning philosophy and because of this, the students are immersed in engaging and developmentally appropriate activities that foster their joy of learning. The teachers are experienced and dedicated, the community is incredible, and the hands-on projects they do are unrivaled. In the pre-K program alone my daughter built an entire scooter and toolbox from scratch and that is just the beginning. I could go on and on. Ask anyone who has had a child at Magic Years and you will hear the same thing. It is truly a magical place.
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March 2019 by D L.
Not very good neighbors. Parents are aggressive drivers, impatient, and not considerate of residents in the area. Very bad role model for children. Back entrance which is an alley is used instead of separate entrance and exit on Reseda Blvd. Parents can do drive through at McDonald's just down the corner before roaring off,
