Josie is an insightful, patient and talented artist, mentor, teacher and coach. There is no one…read moreelse in San Diego I could recommend more for encaustic instruction and workshops! I thorough enjoyed my private classes with Josie the way she so warmly and generously shares her studio, space and materials. I am looking forward to my next opportunity to plug in to a workshop or just spend a relaxing afternoon in her backyard studio. Josie is simply a delight.

I have taken three private workshops with Ms. Rodriguez and I have loved them all. She is both a…read moretalented artist and kind and patient teacher. She welcomed me into her home which is a treasure trove of her gorgeous artwork and taught me a bit about encaustics before we entered her free standing studio amid the gardens behind the house. It's truly a serene and inspiring atmosphere in which to work and learn. Ms. Rodriguez is warm and generous with her students and she is an excellent teacher. Starting as a novice I have gained enough skill from her workshops to set up and work in my own studio at home. I wholeheartedly recommend these classes to anyone wishing to learn or advance in the encaustic medium.

Me and my wife have been bringing our daughters to Chula Vista Academy of Music & Dance for 2 years…read morenow and we enjoy it. Our pianists really enjoys her lessons with Mr. Bill and our Ballerina with Ms. Emily. They take time with them while learning and keeping it fun. We look forward to the seasonal recitals. He also hosts movie nights for the kids which is a plus for parents. I highly recommend this place because the owner Mr. Bill and his staff are genuinely great at what they do.

We are very grateful with the academy specially with Mr Bill…read more We have been part of the academy for 5 years now And our son loves going to class Mr Bill was the only teacher that was willing to work with our son. Our son has autism And nobody was willing to take him We are extremely grateful and happy that our son Is now playing the piano And he loves it He gets excited to go to class on Fridays Thank you Chula Vista Academy of music

This school is amazing! My son went here for a few years and I must say they are by far the…read moregreatest school around! They're super accommodating and really help the parents out! We have gone through some rough patches in our family health wise, and they are more then willing to help on hours. This Preschool is top notch! I seriously cannot thank Ms Alexis and the staff enough! My son was potty trained in 2days yes 2 days My son has learned a lot and I cannot thank them enough for what they have done and continue to do!

My Son went here from 3yrs-5yrs and we have nothing but amazing things to say about this preschool!…read moreThe program is educational, fun and religious. My son was potty trained in the first week after we had tried three failed attempts!! My son has always been cared for and watched by the patient loving teachers. The teachers are great at communicating and fixing any problems. There are fun family events throughout the year. They school can be very flexible with if you need more or less childcare as schedules change. Hours are anywhere between 7:30-5p and tuition is less than I found at most places in the area.

We really love this school- everyone is kind to the children but they still expect standards to be…read moremet. Great learning programs and a fun engaging environment. Highly recommend- my granddaughter goes half days and it has been a wonderful experience for her

I took the time off from my job to tour the school and the lady by the name of Tara Reese answered…read morethe door and I told her who I was and that I had an appointment to view the school. She proceeded to talk to me through the door and stated that they didn't have any spots available until next year. She said she had a lot of mothers that "popped" and left me outside. This lady is highly unprofessional and definitely doesn't need to lead a school. I will be contacting corporate concerning her behavior and refusal to let me tour the school after scheduled visit.

Years ago my husband and I had both of our daughters at this school. We liked it at first and then…read morehad our first problem...we ran into people at the school that were not racially sensitive. The Principal and the Headmaster were not supportive or helpful in trying to solve the problem nor did they uphold those school values. Fast forward, we discovered that not all of the administrators nor teachers were honest and ethical. We ultimately decided to leave the school and move up to the Poway school district where we have been very happy ever since. Our experience was so horrible at BCD that years later we still cringe when we think of this school. This is not where you want your children to go to school...and we discovered upon leaving the school that you can purchase their curriculum online for about $20. Save yourself the money and aggravation of BCD

Parents, enroll your kids here. for Pre-school, K-6th…read more This wonderful school deserves a 5+ star. The parents who don't even know this school are doing an injustice by rating it with just 3 stars. My 2 kids have been attending at this Bonita Country Day School ever since they can start to attend school at age 3. I stayed as long as I can & have been with this school since 2006. In regards to academic curriculum and excellence it is top notch and advance without pressure. BCDS curriculum is 2 years advance on average, and they supplement the lessons most times, so your kids will mostly likely be more than 2 years advance. My kids have been about at least two years academically advance for all their grades when they were tested. In comparison to all the many other elite Southbay and La Jolla private schools I had visited, BCDS is obviously advance. Some of those schools I checked out were even amazed to find out Bonita Country Day School 4th graders are actually doing high school math as a norm. Most new kids entering BCDS for older grades, usually needs help to catch up because they are behind at the other schools they have been attending. Kids are allowed to naturally reach their potential thru independent studies under close administering & guidance by instructors at BCDS. Parents who decide to enroll their kids here at Bonita Country Day School (BCDS) will come to appreciate it watching their kids grow intellectually & be independent thinkers. Many schools boast successful students but they cannot produce great student successfully on high academics like they do at BCDS.. If parents seriously compare curriculum, you will see why BCDS is the better choice. It shows when the kids do well when they have to move on to other schools by academics and exhibits wonderful demeanor. Bonita Country Day School has been known and proven to produce many students who are highly advance learners and thinkers successfully. Note, this school is not big on sports or fancy libraries, or pretentious show of technologies. It is about basic fundamental education to provide your kids with the building blocks for personal success. This schools tuition is a bargain if parents can recognize the real higher cost of putting their kids through standard or less than mediocre expectations at local public schools which are suppose to be free. It is the best money you can spend on your kids.. If you can find it or already have the money to spend on your kids, do it here . There is an average of less than 20 kids per class for every teacher. Its almost like you are getting private lessons for your kids. Sign up your kids now. I have been told, lesson will be provide for all grades, even if there may only be 1 student a particular grade. It's most accommodating here. Faculties from competing schools have been known to tell me on many occasions how they highly regard the talents of Mrs. C, the principle at Bonita Country Day. She does work with cooperative parents to help kids achieve high. All my suggestions and kind requests have been met during the time I have been at BCDS. I only have compliments at this school. She is especially gifted to teach & knows how to help your children grow to their fullest potential intellectually. She prepares them for the real world by helping kids slowly build their public speaking skills throughout the coursework in so many subtle ways too. That bonus part is not even mentioned in the curriculum. I have seen so many kids blossom under her special supervision.. This school is gentle in ways but do not expect your kids to be babied. The staff are nurturing, attentive and knows when your kids are feeling off or not well right away, or knows if they are just testing out the teachers patience. The kids are taught to be independent from an early stage through subtle discipline with simple routines that build up through the grade levels. It's awesome if you recognize what they are doing as parents. It is not a school to show off assets, the families who attend BCDS are mostly very successful, highly educated professionals who are also very humble. It is the right school if parents want outstanding results for their kids. Go there, & you will see... My 2 kids & I love it at BCDS!

I took the BLS class with Kahlil in Poway and I definitely recommend him. The class was small which…read moremade a huge difference. I received amazing feedback and had all of my questions answered. In a larger class, I definitely wouldn't have had that experience especially since I'm usually shy about asking questions. Yolanda was great as well. She scheduled me for a class quickly and even followed up afterward to make sure I received my certification card. Bonus that the class was only $49, compared to another agency I was looking at that charged $90. Overall an 11/10 experience!!

I had my renewal here at The Chula Vista location. It was on a Sunday and the instructor Nicole…read moreWard is a very knowledgeable, kind and informative individual. I would definitely renew with Life Support Academy again. Thank you

I was in short term disability for 4 weeks and going to doctors in different locations allowed me…read moreto discover new places. One of that was the East County Art Association and get to talk to the artists. I went with a friend because we were attracted to the indie coffee experience (there is a mini coffee shop inside the gallery) and then got very interested by many of the art pieces exposed. Talking to the artists and getting to know their thought process while creating sounds very interesting to me as artist myself. Living in North County I don't tend to go to El Cajon but I got such a great vibe of what downtown offers in term of culinary experiences and art exhibits that I will reconsider visiting more often.

We would give Kinderland 10 stars if we could!…read more Our family had a fantastic experience, during the school years and summer camps. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and genuinely care about ours kids well-being, growth, and happiness. We loved the balance of structure, learning, independence Built in kids, outdoor and playtime. The children learn responsibility, like putting away their classroom materials, while also collaborating, exploring, and getting plenty of movement indoors and outdoors. The bilingual English-Spanish environment was huge. Installations are great, continuously being updated and nice and fun outdoor play spaces. Their summer camps were very very fun. A variety of activities, from cooking and yoga to scavenger hunts and water days, and also learning. The administrative team was always great at keeping parents informed and creating a true sense of community. Some of my favorite memories are the end of year holiday celebration and Mother's Day presentations. The parent community is down to earth, caring and we built wonderful friendships. Now that our children have moved on to another school, Kinderland prepared them extremely well, kids have adjusted very well academically and socially. Kinderland was such a nurturing, loving environment for our children to transition from home to school, and a wonderful experience for us as parents too. We will always be grateful for this very special community.

I toured this place for consideration of my 7 month old. First thing I noticed is that the…read moreinfant/toddler room has a television on the wall!!! They said it's for "rainy days". It doesn't rain that much here to invest in a tv for only that purpose. Not to mention no tv is recommended for kids until 18 months of age. My kid watches s Rachael so I can get ready on the morning but I don't pay for daycare for them to put them in front of a tv. There's no cameras and I would bet they have those kids in front of tv more often than they say. Additionally they put the infants in the same room as walking kids that are up to 20 months old. No where else does this. It's not safe. Speaking of safety- when you first pull up You see the gate to the playground and all the kids on the playground. The infant door is just inside the gate, forest door on the left. To get into the playground all she did was reach to the top of the gate to move the plastic zip ties and then opened the gate. It wasn't locked. The classroom with infants, not locked. The classroom appeared to have one entry and exit total - to that unlocked gate. Any adult could get in there. Not a secure placement at all. They need to up security. I hope there is never a shooter, but of elementary schools are getting hit we need to be prepared and this place is far from prepared.