Why slowness matters in a child's day
In a culture of acceleration, we choose to move at the pace of childhood.
A thoughtfully designed early education community for children ages six weeks to ten β where Reggio-inspired learning, mindful nutrition, and warm, expert care come together.
Every child begins life in a safe, serene, and expertly guided environment β and grows into a confident, curious learner.
We carefully observe each child's unique personality, strengths, and challenges. By noting behavior, communication, social interactions, and even nutritional habits, we give parents a clear picture of the pluses and minuses that shape their child's growth.
Once we understand each child's needs, we provide the right fuel for healthy development. Balanced nutrition supports strong bodies and brain function, while sensory play, music, storytelling, and problem-solving build memory and focus.
With strong foundations in place, children thrive. Personalized learning plans encourage independence, creativity, and problem-solving. By the time they leave WeVillage, children are ready not just for kindergarten β but to flourish.
From the smallest hands to the most curious minds β every stage is designed with intention.
A serene environment where the youngest learners are held, observed, and gently introduced to the wonder of the world.
Learn MoreDiscovery-driven days filled with sensory exploration, language-rich play, and the beginnings of independence.
Learn MoreReggio-inspired curriculum and Spanish immersion prepare children for kindergarten with confidence, creativity, and joy.
Learn MorePremium drop-in care designed for the modern LA family β flexibility without compromise on quality, warmth, or curriculum.
Learn MoreEvery hour is designed to support whole-child development β body, mind, and spirit.
Each child is greeted by name, settled into the rhythm of the day, and offered a moment of calm before exploration begins.
A thoughtful, nutrient-dense breakfast served family-style β supporting strong bodies and shared community.
Open-ended materials, project work, and language-rich play guided by experienced educators who follow the child's curiosity.
A whole-foods lunch served at small tables β where vocabulary, manners, and connection grow naturally.
Quiet music, soft light, and time for the body and mind to integrate the morning's discoveries.
Songs, stories, and play in Spanish β alongside outdoor time that builds strong bodies and a love of nature.
A gentle closing β each child leaves with stories to share, ready to be welcomed home.
Visit us in Sherman Oaks or Portland β each campus designed with warmth, beauty, and intention.


Notes on early childhood, mindful parenting, and life in our community.
In a culture of acceleration, we choose to move at the pace of childhood. Here's what we've learned.
A practical guide for parents on what Reggio-inspired learning looks like β and why it works.
Our approach to feeding young children β and the surprising effect mindful meals have on learning.
Schedule a private tour and experience WeVillage for yourself. We can't wait to meet your family.
Schedule a Tour βFrom the smallest hands to the most curious minds β every stage of childhood is designed with intention, expertise, and warmth.
At WeVillage, we believe early education isn't one-size-fits-all. Each of our programs is crafted to meet children exactly where they are β developmentally, emotionally, and individually.
A serene, expertly-staffed environment where the youngest learners are held, observed, and gently introduced to the wonder of the world. Low caregiver ratios, mindful nutrition, and daily family reports.
Learn MoreDiscovery-driven days filled with sensory exploration, language-rich play, and the beginnings of independence. Spanish songs and gentle social problem-solving woven into joyful days.
Learn MoreReggio-inspired curriculum and daily Spanish immersion prepare children for kindergarten with confidence, creativity, and joy. The crown of the WeVillage experience.
Learn MorePremium drop-in care designed for the modern LA family β flexibility without compromise on quality, warmth, or curriculum. Hourly, daily, and weekly options.
Learn MoreThe best way to choose a program is to visit us in person. Schedule a private tour to see our spaces and meet our teachers.
Schedule a Tour βA serene, expertly-staffed environment where the youngest learners are held, observed, and gently introduced to the wonder of the world.
Research is clear: the experiences a child has in their first 1,000 days shape the architecture of their developing brain. At WeVillage, this isn't an abstract idea β it's the lens through which we approach every interaction, every meal, every nap.
Our Infant, Wobbler & Toddler program is designed around the science of early development and the art of secure attachment. We move slowly. We watch carefully. We respond with warmth. And we partner deeply with parents.
From the gentle morning greeting to the careful documentation of your child's day, every detail is designed to honor where your baby is β and prepare them for where they're going.
Our infant rooms maintain 1:3 ratios β well above state minimums β so each baby receives individualized attention.
Detailed daily updates on feeding, sleep, diapering, milestones, and beautiful moments throughout the day.
Open-ended materials, natural textures, soft music, and gentle light stimulate brain development.
We partner with parents on feeding schedules, accommodate breast milk, and offer thoughtful first foods.
Soft natural light, calming colors, and intentional design create spaces that feel like home.
From Infant to Wobbler to Toddler room β each transition is gradual, gentle, and individually paced.
Our Infant, Wobbler & Toddler program welcomes children from 6 weeks through 24 months across three age-based rooms with transitions paced to each child's individual readiness.
Absolutely. We have a comfortable, private nursing space available and carefully store breast milk according to safe handling guidelines.
Each infant follows their own sleep schedule β we never wake a sleeping baby. Toddlers have a designated quiet time after lunch with soft music and dim lights.
You'll receive a detailed daily report covering feedings, diaper changes, naps, mood, milestones, and special moments β plus photos via our parent app.
Schedule a private tour to see our nursery spaces and meet our caregivers.
Schedule a Tour βDiscovery-driven days filled with sensory exploration, language-rich play, and the beginnings of independence β for the most curious learners in the village.
Between the ages of two and three, children make some of the most dramatic developmental leaps of their lives. Their vocabulary explodes from a handful of words to thousands. They begin to understand themselves as separate, capable beings.
Our Early Preschool program is designed to honor this extraordinary stage. We provide just enough structure to support emerging executive function β and just enough freedom to let the child's natural curiosity lead the way.
Spanish songs, sensory tables, art experiences, gentle social problem-solving, and the beginnings of self-care β all woven into days that feel joyful, not academic.
Teachers narrate, describe, and converse all day β building vocabulary through naturally embedded language.
Daily Spanish songs, greetings, and storytime introduce a second language during the optimal acquisition window.
Daily sensory tables and art experiences support brain development and lay the foundation for academic learning.
We follow each child's readiness and work closely with families on a consistent, patient approach.
Turn-taking, conflict resolution, and empathy through guided social play β the foundational skills for school success.
Movement, fresh air, and connection with nature are non-negotiable parts of every day.
Watch our Early Preschool classroom in action. Meet our teachers. Schedule your private tour today.
Schedule a Tour βReggio-inspired curriculum and daily Spanish immersion prepare children for kindergarten with confidence, creativity, and joy. The crown of the WeVillage experience.
The mistake many preschool programs make is treating ages three to five as a runway β frantically loading children with academic content to "prepare" them. We take the opposite view.
The preschool years are a developmental stage as important as any that follows. Children at this age are building their identity, their relationships, their creativity, their executive function, their love of learning. Get those right, and academic success follows naturally.
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach treats children as competent, curious, capable researchers of the world. Our Spanish immersion bathes them in a second language during the optimal acquisition window. Our project-based learning lets children dive deep into the topics that fascinate them.
Native-speaking teachers integrate Spanish into daily routines, songs, stories, and play.
Children direct their own deep-dive projects with teacher guidance β investigating real questions.
Pre-literacy, pre-math, social-emotional skills β all developed through play and projects.
Art, music, dance, drama, building, and storytelling as core curriculum β not extras.
Daily outdoor exploration, gardening, weather observation, and nature-based learning.
Lead teachers stay with classes across years when possible, building the deep relationships that make rich learning possible.
Watch a project in progress. Hear teachers in Spanish. Feel the difference.
Schedule a Tour βPremium drop-in care designed for the modern LA family β flexibility without compromise on quality, warmth, or curriculum.
FlexCare exists because parenting young children rarely fits into neat schedules.
Unexpected work commitment? Book a few hours of premium care with the caregivers you already trust.
You deserve them. Drop your child off in the early evening for a few hours of high-quality care.
Working three days a week? Build a custom recurring schedule that fits your life.
When your regular caregiver is unavailable, our team is here with healthy backup childcare.
Doctor's appointments, haircuts, the grocery store in peace. Sometimes the best parenting starts with a few hours away.
Need focused work time without interruptions? FlexCare gives you uninterrupted hours.
Pricing shown is for example purposes. Contact us for current rates and family discounts.
Register for FlexCare today and gain access to premium childcare whenever your family needs it.
Register for FlexCare βWeVillage isn't just a preschool. It's a thoughtful community where families find their people, children find their stride, and childhood is treated with the reverence it deserves.
"What if early childcare felt as thoughtful, beautiful, and intentional as the rest of a modern family's life?"
WeVillage was founded on the belief that early childhood deserves more than a checklist of activities and a brightly colored room. Children β and the families who love them β deserve environments that feel calm, beautiful, and deeply considered.
From our flagship in Sherman Oaks to our newer location in Portland, every decision we make is filtered through one question: would we choose this for our own children? The answer must always be yes.
These aren't aspirations. They're the standards we measure every decision against.
We treat every child as a competent, curious person worthy of respect, real conversation, and meaningful experiences.
Inspired by Reggio Emilia, we treat our spaces as the "third teacher." Beauty isn't aesthetic β it's pedagogy.
We refuse to rush childhood. We protect time for boredom, repetition, and deep play.
You know your child best. We see ourselves as your partners β sharing observations, asking questions.
Academic readiness matters, but so does emotional regulation, physical confidence, and creative expression.
Our families come from all backgrounds. Our village is stronger because of it.
The best way to understand WeVillage is to step inside. Schedule your private tour today.
Schedule a Tour βKaren founded WeVillage on a single, stubborn conviction: that early childhood deserves more than what conventional childcare offered.
Karen's path to WeVillage began the way most parents' paths begin: with a small person who changed everything. As a young mother in Los Angeles, she searched for a place that matched the care she wanted to give at home β and found that the choices in front of her felt either institutional or unaffordable, beautiful or pedagogically weak.
Drawing on her background in education and her conviction that childcare could be done differently, Karen opened the first WeVillage to create the place she wished she'd had. Sherman Oaks became home base: a thoughtfully designed space where Reggio Emilia-inspired learning met warm, expert care.
Over the years, WeVillage grew. The 3-Step Framework β Bloom, Nurture, Brilliance β evolved through years of careful observation. Spanish immersion was added. FlexCare emerged. A second location opened in Portland.
What hasn't changed: Karen still walks the floors. She still knows the children by name. She still personally interviews each family. She still asks the same question β would I choose this for my own child? And the answer, every time, is yes.
"This work is sacred. We're entrusted with children during the years that shape who they will become. I never forget that."
Every tour at WeVillage is led personally by Karen or one of our directors.
Schedule a Tour βSummer camps, holiday camps, and school break programs that bring the WeVillage philosophy to school-age children.
Our camps extend the WeVillage approach beyond preschool β keeping the same warmth, curriculum quality, and joyful exploration for school-age children.
Weekly themed adventures β from nature exploration to art studios to maker space β designed to keep curious minds engaged all summer.
Cozy, festive camps during winter break and engaging spring break adventures that turn school holidays into something children look forward to.
Pick-up from local schools, homework support, healthy snacks, and enrichment activities. The perfect bridge between school day and family time.
Focused mini-camps in art, cooking, science, Spanish, music, and more. Perfect for diving deep into a single interest over a few days.
Contact us to learn about upcoming camp sessions and reserve your child's spot.
Inquire About Camps βOur admissions process is designed to be warm, transparent, and human β because choosing a preschool is one of the most personal decisions you'll make.
Submit our enrollment inquiry form. We respond within 24 business hours to schedule your private tour.
Visit our space, meet our director, see our classrooms in action. Tours are private and last 45-60 minutes.
If WeVillage feels right, complete our family application β child intake forms and policy review.
Once accepted, we guide you through phased start days and parent orientation.
Applications open: January
Priority deadline: March 15
Notifications: April
Applications: Open continuously
Tours: Within 2 weeks
Decisions: Within 1-2 weeks
Maintained: All program levels
Priority: Siblings, returning families
Movement: As space opens
Start with our enrollment inquiry form. We'll respond within 24 business hours.
Start Enrollment βWe believe families deserve clear, upfront information about the investment they're making in their child's early years.
Tuition varies by program, schedule, and location. Below are starting points β your enrollment specialist will share full details during your tour.
Prices shown are starting points and may vary based on schedule, location, and current rates. Part-time options available.
We believe in transparent pricing. Here's what's already included in your tuition β no surprise fees.
Thoughtful breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon snacks. Whole foods, mindful sourcing.
For our infant and toddler programs β we provide and stock everything your child needs.
All art supplies, books, sensory materials, and project resources are included.
Detailed daily updates via our parent app β photos, milestones, mood, and more.
Special guests, occasional field trips, and seasonal enrichment activities.
Workshops, parent gatherings, and educational resources throughout the year.
Yes. There is a non-refundable application fee and a one-time enrollment fee due upon acceptance. These cover our administrative costs and reserve your child's spot.
Yes! Families with multiple children enrolled at WeVillage receive a sibling tuition discount on the second (and third+) child.
Tuition is billed monthly via auto-pay. You'll receive a clear monthly statement with everything itemized.
We offer a limited number of tuition assistance positions each year. Talk to us during your tour β we'll discuss what may be available.
We require 30 days' written notice for program changes or withdrawal. Details are outlined in our enrollment agreement.
Yes. Families who pay full-year tuition upfront receive a discount. Ask about details when you tour.
For exact tuition rates, schedule a tour. Your enrollment specialist will walk you through every detail.
Request Tuition Details βWhether you're scheduling a tour or ready to enroll, this form is the first step. We'll review your inquiry within 24 hours.
Your inquiry has been received. We'll reach out within 24 business hours to confirm your tour. We can't wait to meet you.
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Answers to the questions families ask most. Don't see what you're looking for? Reach out β we love conversations.
We serve children from 6 weeks through 10 years of age, across our preschool programs (6 weeks - 5 years) and our camps and FlexCare programs (up to age 10).
We are Reggio Emilia-inspired, which means we treat children as competent, curious researchers. Our approach emphasizes child-led inquiry, beautiful environments, documentation, and creative expression. We also offer Spanish immersion in our preschool program.
Yes β our flagship is in Sherman Oaks, California, and we have a sister location in Portland, Oregon called WeBabyVillage.
We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. We're closed on major holidays.
Start by submitting our enrollment inquiry form. We'll respond within 24 business hours to schedule a private tour. After the tour, if WeVillage feels right, we'll guide you through the application process.
Yes. We maintain waitlists across all programs. Priority is given to siblings and returning families. We update waitlist families quarterly.
Yes, we accept rolling enrollment year-round when space is available, though our priority enrollment window for fall is January through March 15.
Absolutely. We strongly encourage tours before any application. Tours are private, last 45-60 minutes, and are led by our director.
Our days follow predictable rhythms β morning greetings, breakfast, exploration/curriculum time, lunch, rest, afternoon activities, and warm goodbyes. See our homepage's "Day in the Village" section for details.
All meals and snacks are included in tuition. We serve thoughtful, whole-food meals with mindful sourcing. We accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions.
You'll receive daily reports through our parent app β including photos, milestones, mood, meals, and naps for infants and toddlers.
Infants follow their individual sleep schedules. Toddlers and older children have quiet/rest time after lunch with soft music and dim lights.
We follow California Department of Public Health guidelines and maintain strict illness, immunization, and safety protocols. Details are provided in our enrollment package.
Yes β all staff are CPR/First Aid certified, background-checked, and regularly trained in our approach and emergency procedures.
We have a clear sick policy that protects the health of all children. We'll contact you to pick up your child if they show signs of illness during the day.
We love conversations. Reach out anytime β we respond personally.
Contact Us βWe're always looking for educators who share our belief that early childhood deserves exceptional care.
The heart of WeVillage is our team. We hire slowly, carefully, and well β looking for people who combine real expertise with genuine love for children and families.
In return, we offer something rare: a workplace where your expertise is honored, your time is respected, and the work you do is treated with the seriousness it deserves.
If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we'd love to hear from you.
We pay above market because we value the work. Salaries reflect experience, education, and contribution.
Health coverage, paid time off, professional development support, and child care discounts for staff.
We invest in our team. Regular Reggio training, Spanish enrichment, and continuing education.
You'll work in calm, intentional environments designed with the same care we give to children.
This isn't a job, it's a calling. We support each other through the highs and lows of this meaningful work.
Lead teachers can grow into mentorship, curriculum, or leadership roles. We promote from within when possible.
Sherman Oaks Β· Full-time
Reggio-trained teacher with Spanish proficiency. Lead a mixed-age preschool classroom.
Sherman Oaks Β· Full-time
Experienced, warm, and patient caregiver for our infant room. Background in early childhood development.
Sherman Oaks Β· Full-time
Support a lead teacher in our toddler or early preschool classroom. Growth opportunity.
Sherman Oaks Β· Part-time
Flexible scheduling for warm, experienced caregivers who love variety.
Host your child's birthday at WeVillage β in a thoughtfully designed space, with the support of educators who know how to make it magical.
Hosting a birthday party for a young child can feel overwhelming. We've made it simple. Use our beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, with our team handling setup, activities, and cleanup.
Your only job: be present with your child on their special day.
Our birthday parties are designed around developmental needs β no overwhelming themes or sensory chaos, just calm joy and meaningful moments.
Use of our indoor playspace and outdoor area, set up for celebration.
Our team handles all setup before and cleanup after. You arrive ready to celebrate.
Age-appropriate activities and crafts β Reggio-inspired and developmentally tuned.
Healthy snacks, cake, and beverages β or bring your own.
Our staff is on hand to help guide activities and manage transitions.
Standard parties are 2 hours β long enough to celebrate, short enough to avoid meltdowns.
A glimpse into life at WeVillage β the spaces we've built, the moments we treasure, the children we love.
More photos available during your private tour.
Schedule a private tour to see our space in person β with current photos of every classroom.
Schedule a Tour βThoughts on early childhood, mindful parenting, and life in our community β written by our team and guest contributors.
In a culture of acceleration, we choose to move at the pace of childhood.
A practical guide for parents on what Reggio-inspired learning actually looks like.
Our approach to feeding young children β and the surprising effect of mindful meals.
Brain development, attachment, and what families need to know about the earliest years.
The science behind Spanish immersion β and what families can do at home to support it.
Why tantrums happen, what they mean, and how we respond at WeVillage.
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