Woodcrest Pre-School

This is a daycare center, not a preschool. The teachers are well-meaning, but the number of students is high (up to 24 in each class). Kids are high-strung, seeking attention, and not learning. My daughter came here already knowing her alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, etc. She has been here for 2 years and hasn't learned anything new, like writing her name or other skills. I am disappointed and will be removing her to enter a real preschool with more structure (not 100% play-based). The director at Woodcrest is excellent w/parents and cares about the kids; however, there is a lack of consistency in the classrooms. Candy is frequently given out as rewards, and some teachers seem permanently unhappy. I've witnessed 2 teachers screaming at kids in frustration. There is no open house or parent-teacher conference. I can't get any feedback because the teachers are too frazzled to talk. This school means well and has great facilities, but the focus on learning is lost amongst the chaos.
--Submitted by a parent

Top-notch program. My daughter has been attending Woodcrest (in Agoura) for 9 months and couldn't be happier. The classrooms are large, clean, organized and adorned with colorful student artwork. Teachers are caring, attentive and nurturing, while also providing good direction and structure to the children's daily schedule. The playground is huge, has safe equipment (no sandbox -yay!), provides ample shade, and offers a variety of toys, tricycles, and playhouses. The school director is a big plus. She will go to any lengths to ensure the health and well-being of your child. She makes it a priority to understand the needs of every student. She is very hands-on and full of energy. Kids adore her. Lots of enriching activities, celebrations, optional art/dance/music/computer classes and parent nights out. A great school for working parents (convenient hours). I highly recommend this school!!!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been going to Woodcrest for over 3 years (part-time) and has loved it! We have been very happy with the facility, academics, diretor and teachers. There is a certain upbeat energy about the place that we love...it is not chaotic, just fun, but also a great learning enviornment as well! :)
--Submitted by a parent

Many/most of the kids at this school are here full-time...2 and 3 year olds who attend from 9am (or earlier) to 4pm. It is a glorified daycare. The Director is a lovely person and some of the teachers well-intentioned, but the class sizes are big and the energy is chaotic. Not a healthy choice if you are truly interested in your child's optimal development.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school! My son adores the teachers and director of the preschool. They also have a very large outdoor playground that is a lot of fun for the kids.
--Submitted by a parent