An experienced teacher
- Morah Farzaneh is a certified preschool teacher with a degree in child psychology
- Emphasis on developing children’s self-esteem and social skills
Kosher daycare & preschool · Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles
A warm, joyful first school from infancy to age 4.
גן שמחה Gan Simcha means “garden of joy.”
At Gan Simcha, we approach each child as an individual with their own talents and needs. Morah Farzaneh helps children build confidence and independence in a caring setting, with homemade glatt kosher meals every day.
- 5.0 on Yelp from 51 reviews
- 5.0 on Google from 9 reviews
- Serving families since 2011
- Licensed Day Care #197419424
- CPR & First Aid certified
Challah every Friday& a Shabbat party
- Ages
- Infant to 4 years
- Program hours
- Mon–Fri, 9–3 or 8–5Extended hours available
- Calendar
- Open year-round
- Tuition
- Scholarships available
Why choose Gan Simcha?
Small enough to know every child. Experienced enough to know what they need.
Learning through play
- Hands-on activities that help children explore, create and learn
- A new theme every week, with davening, songs and stories
- Challah baking and a Shabbat party every Friday
- Occasional music and gymnastics classes
Warm, loving care
- A warm, loving environment where we treat every child like our own
- Homemade, nutritious glatt kosher meals and snacks provided daily
- Potty training available
Safe, clean and secure
- Fully equipped, large outdoor playground
- Staff certified in CPR, First Aid and preventive health and safety measures
- Clean, safe and fully secure
- Licensed Day Care #197419424
A day at Gan Simcha
Circle time, art, outdoor play and a good nap.
The day follows a steady rhythm, so children know what comes next and feel at home.
- Good morning and table station activities
- First circle time
- Art project
- Wash up and lunch
- Nap time
- Wash for snacks, clean up and goodbyes
Lunch menu
Home cooking, every day.
Every meal and snack is homemade, nutritious and glatt kosher.
See breakfast and snacks →
Reviews on Yelp
5.0 ★★★★★From 51 reviews by Gan Simcha families on Yelp, and 5.0 from 9 reviews on Google.
Read reviews“We’ve been taking our daughter to Gan Simcha since she was fourteen months old, and it has become a second home to her. Every morning she happily runs in…”
“My son has had a very happy experience at Gan Simcha for over a year, transitioning from in-home nanny to Morah’s care very easily. He runs inside with a…”
“Gan Simcha is a wonderful daycare, very caring, and has lots of activities for toddlers to develop learning and developmental skills like music, arts &…”
A caring community
Serving our growing community since 2011.
Morah Farzaneh tailors her teaching to each child, helping them build self-esteem and confidence as they learn.
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1773 S Holt Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90035 · (310) 435-8725