The Neighborhood School is a progressive, play-based preschool in Sherman Oaks that emphasizes hands-on learning, creativity and social-emotional development for young children.
The Neighborhood School is a play-based preschool in Sherman Oaks focused on whole-child development. The program emphasizes creativity, curiosity and giving children time to progress at their own pace.
The school follows an unhurried, process-focused approach that prioritizes hands-on exploration, sensory experiences and opportunities to practice new skills. Social and emotional learning—including empathy, self-regulation, conflict resolution and cooperative play—is emphasized as part of preparing children for kindergarten.
A group focused on social skills, empathy, taking turns and related activities, led in an after-school time slot.
A small group for likeminded families offering socialization and hands-on activities including art, crafts, cooking, woodworking, ceramics and printmaking; sessions are held outdoors at the Matilija campus.
A playgroup transition class offering afternoons of science and sensory play, with activities such as animals, volcanoes, music, art and cooking; parents or caregivers may accompany their child.
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