Santiago Charter Middle School is a fantastic school! I recommend Santiago to any parent without…read morehesitation or qualification. When you visit the campus, you will immediately notice the caring atmosphere because every staff member is amazing (shoutout to Dr. D and Mrs. Pedroza, co principals, for giving this school the big heart that it has)!! If you're on the fence, give them a chance by attending one of the campus events to hear what they have to offer and what sets them apart from other schools. For example, how many middle schools offer international travel opportunities? My daughter went on a 10+ day trip to Europe and made wonderful memories with her friends. Again, this school has it all (including pre-AP!) and so many parents I've talked to all agree it was amazing for each of their kids. No regrets!

Great school and amazing staff members. Both my children attended and loved it…read more Deagostino is a great person!

A small school with a family feel. We sent both of our kids through Oakridge from Kindergartn to…read more8th grade. They both went on to Crean Lutheran High School and master's degrees at Concordia, and Cal Poly/SDSU. This school is small enough that the parents have a say in things that are heard by the staff and acted upon. If you want to be involved in a family run education, I would highly recommend Oakridge!

Summer camp from end of June to August, not that many places offer summer camp in August and if you…read moreare still looking, check out this info.

Our boys have attended CVP for over 3 years and we have had nothing but the best experience. From…read morethe entire staff - being super friendly, accommodating and just having a caring and nurturing nature about them to having a full time cook onsite so the food is always fresh and a great variety, including hot lunches served family style. This really helped with my picky eater coming out of the box and trying new things to eat, since the other kids were eating it. One of my favorite things about the campus is the large lot and outdoor play. They understand the importance for children to get outdoors and learn through play and social interaction. In my mind, if the kids and clothes were filthy, it was a good day! The kids also LOVED caring for and visiting with the bunnies, chickens, turtles, fish and other animals on the property too. They also teach the kids Spanish from a very early age, which was so great to see my boys translating that to talking in Spanish at home. I loved that the school is open year round (they don't close for Summer break), so I had daycare available all of the time. It is on the pricier side of daycare options in the area, but I think when you consider what it offers, you can see why. I truly felt safe and comfortable leaving my kids with ANY of the team members there and would highly recommend this preschool. The only reason we are moving our youngest out is so both kids can be at a private preschool/elementary school together.

I called them about two months ago and the lady on the phone sounded nice and said there should be…read morean availability - they were on my top list as they are very close to our house and had a good review. But as soon as I provided my last name (which is and sounds Asian), she sounded disappointed (?) and her excited and perky voice was gone. I asked her to send me an email regarding future availability and pricing, she said she will but never received anything. I also registered on their website but never heard back. I'm glad I can filter this place out, I wouldn't want my baby to be neglected or not cared for if we were treated like this on the first introduction.

The International School of Orange County has been so far the best decision I've made for my son's…read moreeducation. Introducing him to French at an early age from the mommy and moi program as a toddler to starting full time classes at Pre-K, he is code switching from English to French and singing songs he learns in class. We do not speak French in our household and this School gives my son French cultural and language experience. The faculty and staff have been very supportive and welcoming us to the school. I appreciate the faculty to student ratio. The teachers are very caring and nurturing. My son goes to school every morning with a smile. Great French Immersion School in Orange County accredited by French Ministry of Education.

What an amazing school and community! My husband and I did quite a bit of due diligence the past…read morefew months to find a great spot for our toddler. We looked into day cares and preschools. Many day cares just seemed like drop off places with not much structured activities while preschools really emphasized their curriculum. We chose to take the preschool route. We also wanted our son to learn a new language and French was a great choice based on his heritage and we love the French culture. We visited the school back in February and Tiphaine and the rest of the staff was fantastic. We had a lot of questions and they really spent the time to walk us through everything. We got a really nice preview of the schools's warm culture. Our son has now been in preschool for the past month and it's been amazing to see him grow, learn French, make new friends, and we can see he is happy and excited to go everyday. PROS: - small teacher to students ratio - friendly community - engaged PA with bunch of events (some virtuals for busy parents and some F2F in the evenings) - caring staff with a new head (Frederique) - designed curriculum - after school activities (sports, yoga, spanish) - early and late drop off / day care options CONS: - tuition is on the high side (monthly installments as an option). But the cost is well worth it and we are just very impressed so far with everything. So glad we have found this schooo!!

This is my daughter's first year at Covenant, and choosing the right school for her has been a…read morejourney. Even before she was born, I began thinking about Christian education and exploring my options. I visited seven other private Christian schools in the area, and while they were nice, Covenant stood out. When I visited Covenant, I immediately felt something different. After speaking with Mr. Furey, it was clear that he genuinely loves the Lord, his work, and the students. He thoughtfully answered my questions about how the school operates and its commitment to biblical truths. By the end of our meeting, I knew Covenant was the right choice for my daughter. To anyone considering Covenant, I can confidently say--you won't be disappointed!

This was a very amazing school and I really wish my children could come to this school. My daughter…read moreuse to attend this school for Pre Kindergarten.

My daughter loves this school! Since attending CCA, she lhas learned so much and is no longer…read morespeeched delayed. We love the fact that the preschool has many different gatherings during the school year including Halloween, Christmas, etc. The parents are super involved and we love the teachers the teachers there

My two boys went here. One is in last year. I love having diversity . I appreciate the faith the…read moreschool teach . My kids have foundation in religion. Mrs. Tapia , Trang , Linda ( front office) , very kind and helpful. Looking back , I wish I spent more time involve with the festivities. I had balance act taking care of my mom . I cried one day realizing how bless my boys went here . I only wish there was a high school here . By the way , they have class for parents . Father Ian, and Trang, and Mrs Tapia dedicate their long hrs for the dinner . Plz give them a thanks when you see them.

The teachers at ICMA have been wonderful for our family as we came out of the pandemic and were…read moreseeking to move our toddler from home-based care to a classroom setting (Fall 2022). Our child really struggled with the adjustment from being with grandma full-time to being in a school with teachers (strangers). However, the staff were very patient with her crying all day for a few weeks before she finally adjusted. She now loves her teachers and her school. She has learned a lot about self-advocacy and exploration. Our child has really thrived in the toddler classroom and brings homes the systems and structures of Montessori, picking up after herself, problem solving and a lot of self-play (free time for parents!). She has grown in all the basic skills you would expect from a nearly three-year-old. The small size of the school means the teachers really know the students and the outdoor play area is fantastic! Not to mention the indoor classroom is very organized and teaches structural skills. Overall, Ms.Martha and Ms. Castellon have provided a great environment for our child to grow in confidence and skill. Ms. Allison is truly dedicated to creating an atmosphere of love and growth. A few of the drawback of the school are the schedule, they do close at 5:30pm, which can make it tough for working parents. There are also a few breaks throughout the year, so it is better if you have someone who can help with childcare during these days off so you don't use up your own personal time off. Lastly, they don't provide snacks or meals, so you will have to provide that - though that can be a plus if you've got a picky eater.

This is not a Montessori, it's a daycare facility. We paid all these extra fees (material fee,…read moresummer activities fee etc) only to receive 2 maybe 3 art projects and 2 summer activities. The only thing this place has going for it is Miss Allison (who is on maternity leave) and the playground! Do not send your kids here. We found a much better Montessori that actually follows the true Montessori methodology.

my kid shadowed the school and loved it! He told me the staff was nice and the classes were fun and…read moresomething new. The school is very big and I liked that each grade has two classes with different teachers.

Schools should respond consistently rather than ignore these incidents. Staff should stop the…read morebehavior, support affected students, document and investigate what happened, and apply clear anti-harassment policies. Education is also essential: students need opportunities to learn about prejudice, respectful disagreement, digital citizenship, and the consequences Iof discriminatory language. Research suggests that prevention programs are strongest when they have clear definitions, an evidence-based model, practical intervention skills, and evaluation of their results. So honestly terrible school would not recommend nja