Learn and Play® Pleasant Hill School

Reviews

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  Kristina Peralta Hohmann

  Oct 21, 2026
  5.0
  We have had a great experience at L&P. We were initially nervous about putting our toddler in a full day school program for the first time, but ms. Maria and ms. Gita have been so helpful with getting our daughter comfortable with staying at school and having fun. They are so kind and caring with the children and provide a wonderful variety of activities, indoor and outdoor. Thank you to the teachers and staff for taking such good care of our daughter!
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  Crystal Wu

  Oct 8, 2026
  5.0
  Finding the right preschool is hard, and L&P is a great choice for our family. My daughter is in Ms. Maria and Ms. Gita class (my son had them too!), and they both adore them. Thanks to their warmth and kindness, morning drop-offs are easy. Both Ms. ​Maria and Ms. Gita are thoughtful, patient, and always prioritize the kids. It truly gives me a peace of mind that my kids are cared for by these fantastic role models. Overall, the nurturing, kids-first culture comes from the top. Ms. Chris, the school director, leads with a genuine kids-first mindset, thoughtfully creating a happy, enriching environment. ​We couldn't ask for better early child ed experience thanks to the teachers. I think a huge reason my son is thriving at kindergarten is because L&P guide him to be a kind, curious, and happy kid. Highly recommend.
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  Frank Maxwell

  Jun 22, 2026
  5.0
  We have had such a wonderful experience at Learn and Play Pleasant Hill. Our daughter is so well cared for, and we are incredibly grateful for the love and attention she receives every day. Miss Maria and Miss Gita are amazing. They take such incredible care of her, and Miss Maria in particular has been so loving and patient during drop off, which can be one of the hardest parts of preschool. She gives our daughter the comfort and affection she needs to start her day feeling safe and loved. We also had a great experience with Miss Marisol and Miss Daniella when our daughter was younger. It says a lot about the school that so many of the teachers lead with warmth, kindness, and genuine care. Learn and Play may not be the newest preschool, but what matters most is the people caring for your child. The teachers here truly lead with love, and we are so thankful our daughter is part of this school.
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  Keegan Rohan

  Apr 28, 2025
  5.0
  By far the best school in the area, we sent both of our kids here and I went there once upon a time as a kid too. Such a great mix of learning and play that our kids have truly enjoyed!
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  Bella

  Aug 29, 2023
  5.0
  We've had a wonderful experience our first month and a half at LAPMS Pleasant Hill! My son's teachers, Ms. Rose, Ms. Jordan, and Ms. Mercedes (and all the teachers that care for him towards the end of the day like Ms. Beatrice), are absolutely wonderful. They show a clear interest in his development and update me on how his day went when I pick him up. Through their early childhood education expertise, they've even helped my husband and I navigate a tough situation separating our son from his security blanket, which may be impeding his social development. He acclimated surprisingly quickly, which is a testament to the environment and caring staff at LAPMS. Chris, the director, has also been great through our whole enrollment process and with the day-to-day administrative communications. I often find her in the classroom at pickup, lending a hand to take care of the kids and to get to know them better. We also greatly appreciate that LAPMS, which bought Play and Learn in late 2022, kept the school the way it was for decades instead of reshaping it into something it never was. We sought enrollment at Play and Learn before we found out that they were acquired because of how much the staff and philosophy has been beloved by our local community. We're grateful for the opportunity to have our son benefit from this local gem despite the founder retiring. They recognize the importance of treasuring a treasure and this makes it a special place.