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This week at Child's World Encino, our campers put on their thinking caps and spent their days Discovering STEM, with science and building projects designed for every age group. Our infants and toddlers started the week with a colorful tie dye project, then joined Teacher Paulie for music on Tuesday. Wednesday brought a Construction Destruction sensory bin full of hands on exploring, and Thursday's cooking project had our littlest campers making their own jello. The week ende

Starting Monday, July 20, our Woodland Hills campus welcomes back Coach Jeremiah for session two of private swim lessons. Over four weeks, running through Friday, August 14, each child in the program receives eight private lessons one on one with Coach Jeremiah. The personalized approach lets every child move at their own pace, building comfort and skill in the water with a coach who gets to know them along the way. The program is open to our children ages two and up, giving

Some visitors leave such an impression that our kids ask about them all year, and Professor Egghead is one of them. On Friday, July 17, Professor Egghead returns to Child's World School Woodland Hills for another round of science experiments designed to spark curiosity in our kids. Past shows have included a balloon experiment that sent a balloon soaring right over our campers' heads, met with cheers and wide eyes all around. Our teaching team loves bringing in experiences li

Music has become one of the highlights of summer camp at our CWS WH, led each week by Teacher Lucy. This year, bringing a new themed summer song into the mix every week. Our kids explore different instruments together, picking up tambourines and shakers and trying out new sounds as they go. The kids are also introduced to different genres of music, keeping every session fresh and exciting. The songs tie into our weekly themes, like pairing a tune about summer treats with a we

This week at Child's World School Encino, our campers traded screens for sunshine and spent their days Discovering Nature, with every age group exploring the outdoors in their own way. Our infants and toddlers started the week with a nature walk right outside our doors, then dug into a Tuesday music session with Teacher Paulie. Wednesday brought a hands on Nature Soup sensory table, and Thursday's cooking project turned nature into a snack with frozen ice cubes filled with re

There is nothing quite like the look on a child's face behind the wheel of their very own train, and that is exactly what our kids will experience on Friday, July 10. Child's World School Woodland Hills is bringing in mini choo choo trains for a morning full of laughter and pretend adventure. Our kids will take turns driving their own little trains around campus, building confidence and independence with every loop. For our youngest riders who are not quite ready to take the

Summer at Child's World Encino is off to a wonderful start. Over the past three weeks, our infants and toddlers, our twos and threes, and our Big Kid Campers each explored their own version of A Summer of Discovery, with activities built just for their age and stage. Discovering Friendship (June 15 to 19) Our youngest campers, the infants and toddlers, kicked off the week bouncing into summer with jumper fun, then spent their days with a friendship picnic and a friendship fru

June brought sunshine, splash days, and a special visitor to Child's World School Woodland Hills. Our campers kicked off the season with water play and group swim time, building confidence in the pool while staying cool during the warm afternoons. Each classroom worked through swim basics together, with teachers cheering on every kick and splash. Captain Carl also stopped by to visit our kids, bringing an extra dose of summer excitement to the month. Between his visit and ou

On Thursday, June 18, Child's World Encino is celebrating Father's Day with Popsicles with Pop from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at pickup time. Families are invited to stop by, share a popsicle, and do a fun craft with their child. If dad can't make it, any special grown-up is completely welcome. These pickup events are easy to underestimate. They're short. They're casual. There's a popsicle involved. But for a young child, the experience of having a parent or grandparent step into their

Summer break means different things to different families. For some, it is a chance to slow down. For others, it is a logistical puzzle. At Child's World Woodland Hills, our Summer Camp is designed to take care of both: giving children an exciting, enriching summer while giving families reliable, trusted care from a school they already know. 1. The Themes Make Every Week Feel New One of the things children love most about Summer Camp is that each week brings a new adventure.

On Friday, June 5, Child's World Woodland Hills held our annual Pre-K and TK/K Graduation, and it was a morning full of joy, pride, and 90s energy from start to finish. Our graduates arrived ready. They had practiced their songs, learned their cues, and, in true Child's World fashion, brought their whole selves to the moment. One by one, they walked across the stage to receive their diplomas, surrounded by the families and teachers who have cheered them on from the very begin

On Thursday morning, the school stage at Child's World Encino was transformed into a place of celebration. Rows of chairs filled with proud parents, grandparents, and siblings. A lineup of small, beaming faces in caps and gowns. And a ceremony that was everything the Class of 2026 deserved. This year's theme was the 90s, and it brought the energy. Our graduates received their diplomas, performed songs, and danced to music that had the whole room smiling. Photo time on stage a

Most families know what summer camp at Child's World Encino looks like from the front: the pool, the field trips, the messy play, the entertainers, the big smiles at pickup. But a lot of work happens before the first camper ever walks through the door. From June 10 through June 12, Child's World Encino will be closed for Staff Development Days. During that time, our team is doing the kind of work that makes summer special. Teachers and staff will gather for training sessions

It does not take much. A donut, a chair, and a book. That is all Donuts with Dad asks of the fathers, grandpas, and father figures who walk through our doors at Child's World Woodland Hills. But what happens in those few minutes of reading together is anything but small. Why Shared Reading Matters Reading aloud with a child is one of the most powerful things a parent can do for early development. Research shows it builds vocabulary, strengthens listening skills, and creates t

Starting June 15, our Encino campus opens its doors to children from toddler age through elementary school for a summer packed with experiences that make memories and build skills at the same time. Here's what makes camp at Child's World Encino different: A real pool, on site. Our pool is staffed with lifeguards and certified swim instructors, and we offer private swim lessons for children ages two and up. Learning to swim is one of the most important skills a young child can

Young children live fully in the present. They don't always understand time the way adults do, but they understand something powerful: when people around them treat a moment as special, it must be special. That is exactly why we throw a party On June 5, the day after graduation, Child's World Encino is hosting an end-of-year Grad Party for our Pre-K, TK, and Kindergarten graduates. Pump and Splash will be on campus for a water play celebration, lunch will be provided, and the

Graduation season brings a lot of feelings. Pride, excitement, maybe a few happy tears. But for families at Child's World Woodland Hills, it also brings something else: a deep sense of confidence that their child is truly ready for what comes next. That readiness is the result of years of intentional, joyful learning that begins the very first morning a child walks through our doors. A Foundation Built Early One of the things that makes Child's World Woodland Hills special is

At the end of every school year at Child's World Woodland Hills, we do the same thing: we gather. Families, teachers, children, all together in one place, with music playing and blankets spread across the grass. It is deliberately simple, and it is one of the most meaningful things we do all year. This Saturday, May 30, Beat Buds will perform at our End of School Year Concert and Picnic. Bring a blanket, bring your food, and come ready to celebrate. Why music belongs at the e

On June 4, Child's World Encino will celebrate the graduation of our Pre-K, TK, and Kindergarten classes at 10 a.m. on the school stage. The theme is the 90s, and these incredible kids will receive their diplomas, sing songs, and dance to music from the decade. It's going to be joyful and loud and full of love. But before we get to the celebration, it's worth pausing to think about what your child has actually built during their time here. At Child's World Encino, our mission

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Child's World Woodland Hills from May 18 through 22, and with an entire fair full of options, it helps to walk in with a little guidance. Here is what we know about helping young children find books they will genuinely connect with. Follow their interests, not their age level The single best predictor of whether a child will enjoy a book is whether it connects to something they already care about. If your child is obsessed with dinosaurs,