There's nothing simple about choosing a school in Los Angeles. Becoming a parent means becoming an expert on charter schools, magnet schools, interdistrict permits, intradistrict permits, neighborhood schools, private schools, TK age requirements, and dual immersion.

And all of this is after wading through the preschool options like Reggio, Montessori, cooperative, developmental, play-based, home-based, or perhaps bilingual. So much to know, and so little time; allow Mommy Poppins to be your guide!