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Dvorskaya Alternative School

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

1317 N. Cresent Heights Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
12/7/2022
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

West Hollywood College Preparatory School (WHCP) is a private, nonprofit Pre-K through 12th grade center of learning in West Hollywood, California, founded in 2000 by Dr. Elina Dvorskaya. The school emphasizes achievement in math and science, offers arts education at all grade levels, and provides a family-like, nurturing academic environment with small class sizes.

Philosophy
WHCP emphasizes achievement in math and science with a stellar physics program, includes arts education at all grade levels, and supports student individuality while developing a genuine love for learning and appreciation for academic rigor. The school provides a family-like, nurturing academic environment with small class sizes, is responsive to children's individual strengths and weaknesses, and aims to chart students' progress from early childhood through high school.
Ages served
Pre-K through 12th grade

Programs

  • •Early Childhood Education for Children in Pre-K and Kindergarten
  • •Elementary School
  • •Middle and High School
  • •Before and After-school Childcare
  • •Tutoring Center
  • •International Student Program
  • •One-on-One Learning Programs
  • •Summer school programs

Highlights

  • ✓Emphasis on math, science, and physics with stellar physics program
  • ��Arts education at all grade levels
  • ✓Small class sizes and family-like environment
  • ✓International team of faculty bringing best international pedagogical practices

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