We were very fortunate to find a home at Woodcrest Christian when our daughters' charter school…read moremoved. Moving from the public to private sector made us a little nervous at first but was the best decision we have ever made. While both the Day School and Middle/High Schools offer a wide variety of academic opportunity, that was not the element that impressed us the most, it was the staff. At all levels, from the Administration to the support staff, Woodcrest staff love their jobs and that love is reflected in the classrooms, campus(es), after school & before school care, and daily interaction with the students. I have personally seen this love displayed at the 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony when the Day School Principal did not require a list of the students' names while welcoming them on stage, she already knew each and every student. Jump to the next school year where each 7th grade teacher was given the opportunity to interact with each and every 7th grade student entering the school. Through carefully calculated class schedules, teaching staff were afforded the opportunity to teach every incoming 7th grader. I cannot imagine the time it takes to develop a system like this but it can only be fueled by love. While making the decision to attend a private Christian school can be intimidating, one thing remains true, at Woodcrest you are not just a student, you are part of the Woodcrest family. Our only regret has been not enrolling our daughters into the Woodcrest Christian School System sooner.

I had my two kids go through the whole system from Kinder to 12th grade, lifers. I can now stand…read moreback and give an assessment. This is a great Christ centered school. However, they have terrible and archaic teaching modalities. I started to notice as my kids entered the third grade. Middle school was insane with tests and homework. Three or four teachers gave tests on the same day! It took parents to complain to change this. When the admin became a principal and it was their kid there, it changed for sure. Highschool is ran so poorly. One of my kids had to take 2 outside classes because teachers taught so poorly and they were not cheap. Many kids are so smart, they resort to teaching themselves. And then there is the nepotism. Oh the nepotism. Of course the staff children get all the privileges and their friends. All the rules apply to others but not the staff kids or their friends. The counselor, what counselor??!! When one of my kids went there, the counselor came in once a week. She was rude and told my kid "if you can't keep up, then maybe this isn't the place for you." This conversation ended with me paying for my kid to take a history outside of Woodcrest, in which my kid earned an A. Both of my kids graduated from here, but not sure I would choose this route again.

#1 Elementary School in the area. This is the 2nd year my kids attend and they love all their…read moreteachers. The after school program (THINK Together)is available during school year. It's blessing to have this program at the site. Education and save me lots of $ on childcare.

This has to be the worst school ever. I got beaten up so bad I had to go to the hospital and had a…read moreconcussion. Then the kid only got his recess taken away! I tried to sue the school and that's when they decided to suspend the kid for only 3 days! he begged me not to tell my mom to sign me out of the Moreno Valley district. Mr.perez your a fucking joke you asshole and I did end up leaving and going to the Val verde district and they treat me way better

Amazing AMAZING teachers and staff!! The enrichment classes have been the biggest blessing in our…read morehomeschool journey this far. May God bless thus campus and all those who work for it.

Education tailored to your child's needs .... Yesssss . You have to be involved though . Otherwise…read more.. stay in regular public school .

My kids have been going to Springs for the last five years. I love this program because it is…read moretailored for every student to be successful. Teachers have shown that they are sensitive to the learning needs of each student and, they celebrate even the smallest achievements in the students education so the student will enjoy learning and want to try harder and achieve more.

My granddaughter started going just this year in August. what I have noticed immediately is that…read moreshe doesn't want to miss a day. she may get frustrated because it's a new way of learning, but their methods work because it's geared to each child individually. Today as I picked her up a bit early; there was a few steps to even get inside the school grounds. in these times that gave me a sense of security. Mrs.!1 lol Herrera was at the front desk and she was so pleasant. my granddaughters teachers names are Mrs.Flores and Mr. Herrera; she speaks well of them both. Ms. Vandien is another teacher that she has a friendship with through other families, anytime Krissy has needed assistance she's always helped without question. A plus is a student store that even I had as a child. that gives them incentive to earn and spend. all schools should have them. we are truly blessed to have this opportunity. Much thanks Nitza - Krissys Nana

Worst school no accountability, my 2 year old was abuse by another child and nothing was done , the…read moreprincipal said she would look into the situation and nothing was done because according to the school staff there's to many kids to track them, how pathetic and sorry answer!!

My daughter attended El Potrero Preschool, and we absolutely loved this school. She had Mrs. Bell…read moreas her teacher, and she was incredible. She truly cares about her students and sets the bar very high when it comes to teaching and supporting the kids. We had such a great experience, and I'm so grateful my daughter had her as a teacher.

Love this school! All the staff is amazing and highly recommend them if you are looking for a…read moregreat school.

Our Experience - Our…read moreson was in a classroom of 36 children--an environment that quickly proved overstimulating. At first, we worried there might be a developmental issue, but after evaluation by both an ENT and psychologist, it was clear the problem was environmental, not developmental. The noise and chaos made it difficult for him to adjust. While he initially had some behavioral challenges, he improved significantly over time. Unfortunately, the final incident that led to his removal was not handled appropriately. Our son bit a child out of frustration--at which point staff intervened. However, their response and follow-up reflected a lack of attention and bias; they implied our son was lying because the other child "never does anything." This made it clear they weren't observing closely and were making assumptions rather than investigating. A few weeks prior to this incident, we received a call from CPS--not because of our son's actions, but because the school failed to report an injury he sustained there, even though staff documented it internally. We took him to the hospital and discovered he had a fractured finger, requiring a cast from his hand to his bicep for three weeks. CPS confirmed the school's reporting failure as negligence and contacted us within 48 hours. That alone speaks volumes about the school's accountability and oversight. Lack of Follow-Through on Agreed Behavior Plan My wife and I are proactive, involved parents. She's a behavior analyst who designs behavior intervention plans for special education, so we know what works and came prepared to collaborate. We met with the administration--including the owner--and created a clear, simple behavior plan that everyone agreed to. Yet, it was never implemented. Staff routinely told us they were "too busy" or that "it's hard with so many kids." They even filled out behavior logs after the fact, undermining the purpose entirely. The agreed plan only required a brief hourly check-in with three questions and a sticker. That's not excessive--it's the bare minimum for consistent behavioral reinforcement. We were told repeatedly that they wanted to "partner with us" and that our son was "wonderful," but words don't equal action. The follow-through and professionalism simply weren't there. Concerns About the Learning Environment Frankly, this didn't feel like a true Montessori school. Instead of fostering independence and self-guided learning, children were often forced to complete the same tasks and play with the same toys. Structure is necessary, but Montessori principles are about exploration, curiosity, and individualized pacing. That freedom was absent here. When his first teacher left, staff told the children she was "on vacation." For weeks, our son was confused and asking about her. Instead of using it as a gentle teaching moment about change and transitions, they chose dishonesty, which sends the wrong message about trust and emotional resilience. What We Learned After Leaving Our son is now at a different Montessori school, and the contrast is astonishing. He wakes up excited for school, runs to get ready, and sometimes even asks to go on weekends. He's thriving--no behavior issues, no complaints, and a radiant enthusiasm for learning. His new environment offers freedom within structure, smaller class sizes, and genuine care. He chooses his own activities and feels empowered, not overwhelmed. Final Thoughts We entered this school with optimism and the desire to partner with educators who understood child development. Unfortunately, what we encountered was a disorganized, overcrowded, and inattentive environment. Staff seemed well-intentioned but overextended, and the administration overpromised and underdelivered. We appreciate the time and effort of individual teachers who cared, but the overall leadership failed to maintain communication, consistency, and honesty. The failure to execute a mutually agreed plan, combined with the lack of supervision and the serious reporting lapse that led to CPS involvement, left us with deep disappointment and concern for other families who might face similar issues. We hope this feedback encourages reflection and reform. Every child deserves a safe, attentive, and developmentally supportive environment--one that not only manages behavior but nurtures curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning.

My grandchild began this program 6 weeks ago and really likes going to the lessons. The program is…read morevery affordable and seems professional. It is a little soon to gauge the academic improvement for my grandson, but I am impressed so far. I do know that the teachers are highly qualified and provide individualized attention to my grandson. Hopefully I'll see great progress in the near future. Hope this helps, Georgia B