Learn and Play® Montessori Peralta School

Reviews

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  Madhuri Hebbal

  Jul 20, 2026
  5.0
  Our child attended Learn and Play for the past two years, and we couldn't have asked for a better preschool experience. From day one, Ms. Shannon and the entire team created a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn, play, and grow at their own pace. We are especially grateful to Ms. Poonam, Ms. Kalpana, and Ms. Nandini, whose patience, kindness, and dedication made such a positive impact on our child's early years. One of the biggest signs of a great school is when your child genuinely looks forward to going every morning, and that was always the case for our child. As parents, there is no better feeling than knowing your child is excited to go to school. The teachers have always been approachable and attentive to each child's individual needs. Whether it was encouraging our child to express themselves more confidently, helping build independence with everyday routines like using the bathroom. Communication with parents has also been excellent—we always felt heard whenever we had questions or concerns. Thank you to Ms. Shannon and the entire Learn and Play team for making our child's first school experience such a positive and memorable one. We highly recommend Learn and Play to any family looking for a preschool where children are genuinely cared for, encouraged to grow, and given a wonderful start to their educational journey.
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  Dayanara Garcia

  May 19, 2026
  5.0
  We are so grateful for the wonderful experience our daughter has had at learn and play . From the very beginning, the teachers and staff created a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where she felt happy, confident, and excited to learn every day. The teachers Ms. Sanna & Ms Naz are incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to each child’s individual needs. We’ve seen tremendous growth in our daughter’s social skills, communication, creativity, and independence since joining the school. She comes home every day talking about the fun activities, friendships, and new things she learned. The classrooms are engaging, organized, and full of positive energy, and the communication with parents has always been excellent. As parents, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is in a place where they are loved, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We highly recommend learn and play to any family.
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  Syril Benitez

  May 14, 2026
  5.0
  When our daughter turned 2, our goal was to transition her from a play-based daycare to a Montessori School. We toured 5 other Montessori schools, including 2 other L&P, and found this location to be the best fit after meeting Ms. Shawnnen. We are going into year 2 now and we are so happy to have made this decision! Director: We've been so impressed with how well the director, Ms. Shawnnen, plans and runs the Montessori program. The activities are engaging, purposeful and clearly designed with the children's growth in mind. She is always on top of everything and very quick to respond. Teachers: Our daughter's teachers are Ms. Sana and Ms. Naz. My daughter loves both of them! She talks about them all the time, even on the weekends. They are both very attentive to all the kids and give detailed reports on how they are progressing - both emotionally and intellectually. The teachers are very engaged with all the children. You can genuinely see their love for them. Our daughter has grown so much since she started. She is more independent, she communicates well, her fine motor skills have improved(holding pencil properly), she knows all her letter sounds, and the list goes on. Cleanliness: 5 out of 5. The place is always clean from the rooms to the bathroom.
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  A Z

  May 11, 2026
  5.0
  My kid goes to learn and play more than a year now. We have wonderful experience we see lot of good changes in our daughter . The Room 3 teachers are amazing specifically Miss Sana and Miss Naz.My daughter love miss Sana.All the teachers are in her classroom are wonderful very kind and handle kids very patiently. They maintain classroom very neat clean up then and there. Hygiene is def a plus. They also let us know the schedule what our kids does like nap time rest room break lunch and snack.. Miss shawnan is very good maintains discipline. Really recommend .
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  Rosemarie Tsoa

  Feb 17, 2025
  5.0
  My daughter has been attending LAPMS Dusterberry since September 2024. Before enrolling, she was at a family-operated daycare. As she turned two, I noticed her increasing curiosity and desire for intellectual growth. However, her previous daycare did not provide the stimulating learning environment we sought—both emotionally and intellectually. In July 2024, I began searching for the right preschool, carefully screening multiple schools and campuses. That’s when I met Ms. Shawnnen Frasier. After a 30-minute conversation, I was convinced that LAPMS Dusterberry was the perfect place for my daughter to learn, grow, and thrive. Following the Montessori method, students at LAPMS Dusterberry are guided and encouraged to make positive choices. Within just a month of attending, my two-year-old daughter could effectively express her emotions and desires. Her teachers consistently provide detailed updates on her progress, including her well-being and daily activities. Through school-led learning experiences, she has flourished creatively, demonstrating her imagination through crafts and playtime. Beyond academics, she has also learned valuable lessons in compassion and emotional intelligence by interacting with peers her age. Just last Monday, the school celebrated its 100th day, and my husband and I are incredibly grateful for the dedication and hard work of every staff member in shaping these young minds. LAPMS Dusterberry is more than just a daycare where I drop off my daughter each day—it’s a place where I have seen her grow into a confident, positive, and engaged individual. We are truly thankful for the nurturing and enriching environment this school provides.