Laurel Hall School

I’m 27 years old and STILL have nightmares about this place. I once tried to open the sliding door in my mother’s van on the freeway in attempt to avoid going to that horrid place. I truly hope things have changed, but honestly I can’t believe that they have. I was bullied beyond belief by not only the students but the staff. I was told by pastor Sandra in front of my entire class that my parents were going to hell because they were getting a divorce… it was also made very clear to me on a daily basis that I was the poor kid, which was insane. This place is so out of touch with reality. Please consider taking your children to a place that is more open minded. The only light in this entire establishment was a Mrs. Evans who was a light in a terribly dark place. Hopefully she made it better for some kids, I can’t believe I was the only kid so scarred from this place.

I cannot say enough great things about this school. My older child was here from grades 4 – 8, and my younger started in the ECC and is still going strong. This is an academic but not pressure cooker environment. The kids feel known and loved, and I know that most staff knows me by now. The parents are always willing to lend a hand and are friendly but not overbearing. As I type this I am beginning to think a reader may think I am making this up. Don’t blink. It is indeed real!

This school is a literal s@&$ hole they have no compassion for children who are bullied or made fun of at this school, the staff there reminds me of a cult and if your not involved with what they want you to be involved in then you are shut out. Avoid putting your children thru hell and send them to a better school than this place, shouldn’t be allowed to exist anymore. That’s literally only half of what I can say on here.

I attended Laurel Hall School in the 1950s. It’s great to see that the school still exists and is prospering. At that time I needed a school like Laurel Hall as public schools were not working for me. Especially memorable was the comparative religion class I took in the eighth grade there. After Laurel Hall I went on to earn a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California. Although not particularly religious, I would recommend Laurel Hall to anyone today.

I have had my daughter at Laural Hall ECC for two years and it is fantastic. Every teacher, class room aid, the people in the office, everyone is fantastic. I didn’t think my daughters teachers from last year could be beat but this year her teachers have exceeded my expectations.
It’s affordable for Studio city, has a diverse population of children, amazing families, tons of parental involvement.
You will not regret having your children at the ECC. I could not recommend it more!

I was a little surprised that there aren’t more reviews posted on Laurel Halls ECC program, so I just had to write one! It’s hard to even express in words how wonderful this preschool has been for my daughter. I was very saddened when Pinecrest closed in June this year and after tons of tours of other schools I was worried ever night that I wouldn’t find any other preschool could meet my expectations after that, as I was very happy with the 9 months my little one attended there. She had been in another local preschool after that and I was a more than a little discouraged that I wouldn’t be able to find another school that would leave me feeling as at ease with leaving my child as I did with Pinecrest, however, Laurel Hall ECC has exceeded that and more. This being my daughters 3^rd preschool I expected there to be a little transition challenges to face, but with Laurel Hall this was absolutely not the case! By day 2 my daughter was running to her teachers Ms. Lulu and Ms. Leslie with bug hugs in the morning. No crying, no hassles… nothing, she was just happy to be there. Now 1 month later as I said before, Laurel Hall ECC has exceeded my expectations. This also being a little more pricey than her previous schools I can honestly say that every day I pick up my child from school I am re-​affirmed that the tuition is worth every penny! They treat the children with such love and respect and quality childcare, even her grandparents have noticed such a positive change in my baby’s behavior. She is just a much happier child. She knows and recognizes Jesus and it warms my heart every day at home that she bows her head and prays to thank God for his graciousness and her food at 2 years old :) At pick up time she runs to hug Ms. Sara and Ms. Megan goodbye. Ms. Megan is also wonderful with my daughter and always updates me daily on her potty training progress. If you are considering Laurel Hall ECC, TAKE THE TOUR and PUT your child on the waiting list if you have to. The tour doesn’t do the school justice. You will not be disappointed I assure you!
Thank you Laurel Hall ECC for being the answer to our prayers!

Laurel Hall does not take bullying seriously! If you’ve ever seen the documentary «Bully,» and saw how the administration in that school behaved, then you have a great idea how the Laurel Hall staff does NOTHING when it comes to protecting kids who are being bullied. On top of that, there are only a handful of really good teachers; the rest are average at best — many should have retired years ago. We were there for over 10 years. Should have left sooner.

Th commander went to school at laurel hall. It’s amazing. Great education …

All three of my kids went to Laurel Hall. They were all prepared for high school, in both their heart and their mind. It is well worth the effort for all. They were given a firm foundation for the future.

Where is the option of «minus 5 starts»? I had to pick a rating that is why it shows as 1 star. I wanted to leave it blank.
I wish I never moved our child from the school he was in. This private school sucks big time. To them PRIVATE means, try to keep all the bad things that they do there just that… private!!! The staff are useless and they don’t like dealing with problems. My child was being bullied and they simply try to ignore the problem. I don’t think so!!! They actually suggested we home school him rather than offering a solution to the problem or even an intervention. They just didn’t want anyone to know. TOO LATE!!!

A GIANT 5 STAR. I went all over the place looking for a pre-​school and this one was by far my favorite. There is a waiting list so check it out early.
The Director is Fair, Smart and Fun! It has Great play-​yards and Swings, even rubberized surface under the play equipment. It has vegetable gardens and very clean everywhere, that was a plus for me. We love it. P. S. it doesn’t have really anything to do with Laurel Hall’s elementary school.

We love Laurel Hall ECC!
I put my son on the waiting list when he was about 9 months old, and we didn’t get in the 2 year old class, but (finally!) got in for 3 year olds. It was WELL WORTH THE WAIT!
From the leadership down to the teachers and the families that come here, this is a great pre-​school. I must have toured about 10 pre– schools, and really felt strongly that this was the best fit for my family.
MaryAnne, the director, is terrific. She cares deeply about the kids, and the families in general, is accommodating, and has a wicked sense of humor!
Our son has been here for 2 years now, and his teachers have been phenomenal. He is flourishing here, and he looks forward to going to school. They teach the younger kids about respect for each other, and my son has learned to express himself in ways I can’t believe. When we pick him up he is smiling and laughing, and very happy.
Another highlight are the families that come here. It’s a very strong community. There is diversity (which we hoped for, but weren’t sure we could find in a private school environment), and since the school is one of the less expensive private schools (about $ 8500/​yr), the families that attend here are typically working parents who truly want the best for their kids, but can’t necessarily afford $ 30k/​year for school. There is a lot of parent involvement, and our son has made terrific friends.
We are pregnant with another son, and I already have him on the waiting list!

After being at this school for 9 years (kindergarten — 8^th grade), I was ready to leave. However, my time there was really great for the most part. If you are looking for your kids to have a big, but small school experience this is it. Some of the finest teachers are still there (although, some of my favorites have left) and always have a welcoming smile when you come to visit. I’m currently attending a private high school in the valley, and if it wasn’t for Laurel Hall, I wouldn’t have been able to get in.
They have many things to offer for everyone there. For example:
— When you are in K-​3^rd grade there are Christmas musicals for each grade (or at least when I was there).
— From 4^th-​8^th grade you can start to be in the sports program, they have the usual sports (basketball, soccer, basketball, track and field, volleyball) and they continue to have the Christmas musicals up until 6^th grade.
— I believe, in middle school there’s a cheer team (when I went there it was 7^th and 8^th). They also have a spring musical for 7^th and 8^th grade which every year continue to get better and better.
— Their Student Government for middle school is great as well! They plan the school dances, and decide where the chapel money goes to (usually to a type of charity) It gave me a good foundation for later when I would be involved in my student government in high school.
— Also, they have a Strings, Band, and Handbell program for 4^th-​8^th grade as well.
Laurel Hall all around is a great school because they want your kids to be active in their school community but also want them to maintain good grades. They also have a good relationship with the church (Emmanuel Lutheran Church), actually Laurel Hall is a ministry of Emmanuel. The kids attend weekly chapel (or church visits).
The education that I got here was great and they are a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence which is a good thing.
If you are considering to send your child here, I highly recommend it! They will definitely get a lot out of their time there and most of their 8^th graders go on to attend private high schools throughout the valley. When I graduated many of my classmates went to:
–Notre Dame
–Providence
–St. Genevieve
–Loyola
–Louisville
–Crespi
–Campbell Hall
–Immaculate Heart