There are so many options when looking at preschools — some schools start at age 2, others start at 2.5. Some only offer half days, others have extended days. If you are a working parent, you may prefer carpool pick-ups and drop-offs so you don’t have to find parking and walk your child in every day. Alternatively, if your preference is to be able to walk your child into his/her classroom every day (and even stay!), then this is also a consideration in choosing your child’s preschool. Matching not only your needs, but also your child’s needs, is important in cultivating a warm, loving first experience for everyone!

Finding the right private school is often a search for the whole family, as it becomes an extension of your home and your child’s “home away from home”. We can explore the traditional and progressive pendulum in a school’s culture and curriculum, K-6 vs. K-12 education, and other factors that are important to your family. After our initial consultation and getting to know your child and family, I will create a list of schools that matches your needs and wants, and from there we will determine how I can best support your family throughout the application process.

Charter, Magnet, Gifted, Dual Language Immersion… the list of different types of public schools seem endless. Some parents think their only option is to move into a neighborhood with a highly ranked public school or pay for a private school to get the quality of education they desire for their child.

There are other options. For example, the lottery system can get you into an amazing school, but you have to know how, when, and which schools to apply to. I can guide you through the different types of public schools and talk about the benefits of them vs. private schools. There is more than one way!

Whether you are moving to Los Angeles from New York City or Seoul, I can support you from afar as you prepare to make your way here! Relocating to a new city can be daunting (especially Los Angeles!), but I hope to take the stress out of finding the best fit school for your family so your children can transition seamlessly.