About Beverly Glen Playgroup Inc. · Los Angeles
Beverly Glen Playgroup Inc. is a not-for-profit, play-based preschool in Los Angeles founded in 1946 by a group of Glen residents who wanted to provide a safe, nurturing environment for their children. It remains a small, cooperative preschool for children aged two to five, housed in a quiet cabin in Beverly Glen canyon. The program is structured as a three-year developmental sequence and emphasizes creativity, social skills, and age-appropriate independence through hands-on, messy play. It is family-centered and community-driven, with parents actively involved in supervision and enrichment.
Beverly Glen Playgroup Inc. is a not-for-profit preschool in Los Angeles that has been serving children since 1946. Originally started as an informal play experience in a neighborhood yard, it evolved into a professional, licensed preschool with a full-time director and staff. The program is structured as a three-year developmental sequence: 'Stars' (ages 2–3), 'Circles' (ages 3–4), and 'Triangles' (ages 4–5). It emphasizes play-based learning, small class sizes, and individualized attention to foster curiosity, social skills, and early academic readiness. The school is housed in a quiet cabin in Beverly Glen canyon and maintains a close-knit community of families. It is licensed by the State of California and welcomes children of all backgrounds without discrimination.
- In business
- since 1946
- Owner
- Martha Mekjian and a group of neighbors (1946)
- Serves
- Beverly Glen canyon, Los Angeles, CA
About Us
Beverly Glen Playgroup was founded in 1946 by a group of Glen residents dedicated to preserving a safe, nurturing environment for their children. Over the past 70 years, it has grown into a not-for-profit preschool for children aged two to five, but remains a close-knit community of families dedicated to fostering a sense of community and enduring learning experience.
Programs
The preschool program is designed as a three-year program, beginning with the 'Stars' class for ages two to three, followed by the 'Circles' for ages three to four, and culminating in the 'Triangles' year for ages four to five. The focus is on fostering creativity, communication, social skills, and age-appropriate independence while guiding each child’s mastery of key developmental milestones.
Philosophy
Playgroup encourages fun and friendship while integrating learning into everyday activities. It recognizes the uniqueness of each child and respects individual rates of development. Small class sizes, high teacher-student ratio, and a cozy setting provide children with an intimate, secure environment to develop early skills with confidence. Children are encouraged to get as messy as they like, which gives them the freedom to explore naturally.