Huntley Preschool

Our Story

Huntley Preschool was first opened in 2008 by two sisters, Angela and Juanita Ellis. Both locals in West Hollywood, they worked together as a team. Angela Ellis had been working with children in both Italy and California for over 12 years and Juanita Ellis was a business leader in e-commerce and property investments. As a team they built 3 preschools in 2 years. They are both mothers, businesswomen and have been a part of this community and all their children have attended the schools. They are thankful that they were able to fill a dream that still lives on.

We believe that a child's emotional growth and development is strengthened when he or she is exposed to a stimulating environment and given opportunities to learn through play. Academic skills are gradually integrated into our program as the developing child begins to feel comfortable with who he or she is as an individual as well as in relation to others

Children are active learners from birth. They accumulate various experiences and integrate those experiences into what becomes their own understanding of themselves and the world around them. Each opportunity of hands-on understanding challenges the child to formulate his or her own realizations and reinforces the child's sense of achievement and autonomy. Our program is designed to implement individual and group activities that enrich physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth. Our program is composed of well-equipped indoor and outdoor areas and a wide variety of learning materials that playfully introduce science, literature, math, music, and art. Our program is a balance of teacher directed and child directed play allowing for the children to gain the listening skills necessary to learn and move as a group while also providing space for children to build social confidence by participating in creative cooperative play. Children are empowered to use their words to express their joys and frustrations and build interpersonal relationships.

Each child is unique and has individual needs. Our staff seeks to provide a safe and nurturing environment to meet those needs. All our teachers meet state requirements and are Pediatrics First Aid and CPR certified.

We encourage parent involvement and believe that working together as a team creates a consistent environment where children are able to thrive both at home and at school.