The best there is in San Clemente…read more Both of my kids attend school here and our experience has been nothing but amazing. My daughter transferred to this school when she was 3 and stayed thru the TK/Kinder program. She has come such a long way and is even reading and doing math! My son started when he was 6 months and the school really met them where they were at, especially when it comes to sleep schedules and big transitions/development (e.g.- one nap, teething, moving up rooms). Their curriculum is diverse and well rounded, the facilities and equipment are well taken care of and maintained, the events they have are so fun and thoughtful, the staff is kind and my kids seemed to trust and feel comfortable with everyone they encountered there, the admin team is so welcoming, supportive, and communicative...the list goes on! Overall, everyone at this school seems to lead with genuine care for the kids and their development. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for care in the San Clemente/Dana Point/San Juan Capistrano areas.

Highly recommend! My daughter absolutely loves coming here every day and is thriving. She's just…read morestarting Pre-K 3, and seeing her so happy while learning means everything to us

LTMA has been an amazing experience for our family. My daughter joined the infant room with Ms…read more Faye and Ms. Liliana at 11 months. I was a little worried about how she would adjust since she'd been home with me the entire time but they cared for her so well and now at almost 17 months she's comfortable to the extent I usually have to convince her to come home and that we'll be back the next day. Within the first month, she adjusted pretty well, learnt how to nap independently, started walking, became comfortable around other people, and now her language is expanding and she is learning new words every day. She can eat independently too with hands and even with a spoon and fork. I'm really impressed with her growth. I appreciate their curriculum, they are structured, they have art, playtime both inside and outside, and a fun summer program keeping the kids engaged and experiencing new things. All the teachers are so kind, warm and caring and you can see it in the faces of the other children. This was actually our decision point to bring our child here, when we did the tour the kids were so happy and just being kids playing. This sealed the deal for us. Thank you Ms. Lily for running this place the way you do and creating a loving and nurturing environment for our children.

Our son started at LTM when he was 6 months old. He's been there for a year and has enjoyed every…read moreaspect of the school. The teachers are patient and kind and Miss Lily plans tons of activities each week. Our son has blossomed just by engaging in peer-to-peer programs. They are great about providing daily feedback on food, mood, and any challenges. Also, the schools hours are so accommodating for our dual-working parent household. He's transitioned to the next room so smoothly: ie. Group lunch and naps. The playground and garden are some of his favorite places to frequent. Even their holiday programs are so wonderful. It's a great community of teachers and families. We feel so lucky to be a part of the LTM family!

Grateful to have found this Montessori. Child attended a daycare before and now that he's in this…read moreMontessori I can see how his learning has advanced and he is learning different things besides regular ABCs. More life skills and understandings of culture which really excites me as a parent. Owner also worked with our family in a very difficult time and took us in as practically family and we are ever grateful. Cannot say enough good things about this school.

Wonderful preschool and teachers. My kid was in SJ…read moreMontessori for 2 years. It was very good time and experience. All teachers are great! Owner is compassionate and caring person. Their team of staff incorporate different approaches depending upon the child. They do provide different activities - a lot of crafts, summer camps, holiday celebrations, petting zoo, kids nights on some Fridays (so parent can do date night). A lot of these involved invitation to parents and friends, not just the students. They have good curriculum. I believe their program helped my kid to be prepared and succeed in 1st grade.

We've had such a wonderful experience at Prodigy Montessori School. From day one, we were welcomed…read moreinto the warmest, most supportive community. It truly feels like a second home, not just for our daughter, but for us as parents as well. The school is led by Priya. She is incredibly approachable, deeply caring, and always has the best interests of the children at heart. You can feel how much love and intention goes into every aspect of the school. We've seen our daughter grow in her communication, independence, and curiosity since starting here. She genuinely loves going to school, and we feel so lucky to have found a place that supports our daughter's growth. Prodigy has been such a blessing and we couldn't be happier to have had this experience for our child.

My older son started TK at R.H. Dana this year. He had previously attended a preschool that was…read morewonderful when he first started but showed signs of a steady decline. My two year old was attending the same school and we decided to transition him to Prodigy Montessori - for a better experience for him, and for a more convenient double drop off for me. Prodigy came highly recommended from our neighbor, whose son attends the school. In fact, she mentioned not only did they enjoy the school, but he was thriving. We have now been at Prodigy for two months and are so impressed with our son's development. Ms. Priya is lovely and so caring with the children. My son looks forward to seeing her and the other teachers and students, and gives Priya a BIG hug every morning. She is the owner but also onsite and devoted to the children. This is SO comforting knowing our son is in good hands. Our old preschool owner couldnt name one child at her school. Two is a challenging age, and Priya has been so helpful in including us in her teaching strategies and techniques. Every week there are new projects on display showing the children are constantly busy and developing. We are so pleased with our decision to transfer schools and highly recommend Prodigy.

We've been waiting a couple of years to leave this review, now that our son has graduated from this…read morepreschool. Marina View Preschool has been a home away from home for our son, who was there for 2.5 years. In his time there, he flourished not only academically but also in his social-emotional skills. Our son made deep connections with his teachers and classmates. The school runs a tight ship in their policies and practices which ensures the school is properly staffed and the children are safe and properly attended to. We toured many different schools in the area and Marina View stood out for the location/safety of the campus, their open door policy and how happy the children looked when we visited! Our son loved his experience there and misses it so much! It was a school where he felt accepted and safe to be himself. The school has cool events and activities throughout the year. It's just the BEST! We are looking forward to bringing our newborn when the time comes. Thank you Marina View for your wonderful, nurturing and loving staff and for always providing a safe environment for the children to learn, be themselves and have fun!

The teachers and staff are wonderful. My daughter enjoyed her time here. The only reason we left…read morewas because we moved out of the area. They also offer Webby dance and gymnastics, which was amazing

Ms. Martha from Lingo Train teaches a Spanish class at my 3 year old toddler's school. She is…read moreexceptional. The class she teaches is once a week for 45 minutes and each week the kids are taught new words and songs in Spanish (usually based on a theme; i.e. feelings, animals, colors etc.). The class ends with a brief (about 3 min.) art project which is usually coloring a sheet with the pictures of the animals or objects etc. that the kids were taught how to say in Spanish that day (great to use as a practice reference at home). Ms. Martha makes learning Spanish fun for my child. She is professional, caring and fun which is a must to get kids to embrace learning a new language. My son has retained a lot of what he has learned in his Lingo Train classes despite the fact that no one else at home speaks Spanish. I highly recommend Lingo Train based on our experience with Ms. Martha.

From the owner: Foreign Languages Spanish, Mandarin, French for Children and Parents in different programs: Mommy…read more& Me, Enrichment programs at Schools, Mobile Programs, tutoring and In Curriculum Classes. We also offer English as a second Language classes.

It is honestly so hard to put into words how grateful I am for this preschool and all of the…read morewonderful teachers here. Ulyana just graduated after four amazing years, and saying goodbye feels very emotional for us. When your child spends four years somewhere, it becomes so much more than just a preschool. It becomes part of their childhood and part of your family's life. I absolutely love the teachers. They have always been so kind, patient, caring, and loving with the children. I never had to worry when I left Ulyana in the morning because I knew she was in good hands and surrounded by people who truly cared about her. She was happy to come to school, she learned so much, made wonderful memories, and grew from a little girl into a confident, curious, school-ready kid. Looking back at these four years, I realize how lucky we were to find this place. So many of Ulyana's early childhood memories were made here, with teachers who encouraged her, comforted her, celebrated her little accomplishments, and helped her grow every step of the way. To all of the teachers and staff -- thank you from the bottom of my heart for loving and caring for my girl all these years. Thank you for your patience, your kindness, all the hugs, smiles, celebrations, and everyday little things that meant so much. We are leaving with a very happy child, countless beautiful memories, and a very grateful mom. Four amazing years that we will never forget. We will miss you all so much!

we absolutely love Nobis. My son has been going here for a year. He is a new little person, his…read moreacademic development sky rocketed & we are so thankful for that. His Preschool teachers Ms. Steffi & Ms. Adriana are the sweetest. THANK YOU NOBIS.

What an absolutely amazing group of teachers! The atmosphere they created helped my son learn and…read moregrow more than was ever anticipated. They also bring a welcoming home and understanding attitude to the Montessori style that is a perfect fit. Thank you so much Discovery Montessori for helping with everything - we love you!

We absolutely LOVED our experience at discovery Montessori. We were there since they opened until…read moremy kiddos left for kindergarten. Ms Morgan is top notch and if I have more kiddos I will absolutely send them here again.

We had a horrible experience at Bright Horizons despite hearing rave reviews about the daycare. The…read moredirector who proudly shared she was with the daycare for 15+ years quit on the spot during our time there leaving them with no director and a floating regional director who isn't familiar with the children. - Rigid staff that doesn't know how to manage common toddler behaviors like resisting naps - Requested we interrupt our workdays to pickup my son if he didn't nap and suggested that mom stop working to accommodate his nap schedule - Overpriced facility with a high student to teacher ratio - Teachers were not warm or loving to the children especially the young toddlers. Going through the motions of the day and negatively talk about students in front of their peers

My family LOVES Bright Horizons. I've had 2 kids attend so far for 3 years and I can't say enough…read moregreat things about them. The teachers, the leadership staff and the Director are all amazing. Turnover is low which I love and all of the teachers have been engaging and very communicative with the families. They use the My Bright Day app and I love getting pictures and updates throughout the day regarding my kids. Safety is a top priority and I love the various events like muffins with Mom, donuts with Dad, family luau, etc. I'm super happy I found them and choose them out of all the other schools I toured. Can't wait to send my next 2 kids there next year

When we found out our child qualified for preschool SPED services at Arovista Elementary (across…read moretown and not our home school), we were worried about finding him daycare. We needed before and after school care. One of the school nurses recommended CCs. She had observed kids there before and said that she was impressed with how well the teachers worked with some SPED children that were there. When we contacted Michelle, the director, she was very kind in helping us set up a place for our child to be at. Our child was there for three years. CCs is a small, private school/daycare. The atmosphere is calm and quiet, and while younger kiddos can be a ruckus in general...it never felt chaotic or overstimulating. I think it's because all the teachers have the same clear expectations across the board for all their students. They are organized. There's consistency and routine which is important for kids, even more so for a SPED child. CCs also provided a safe place where our child could get behavioral therapy. His aides always commented that the teachers are kind, understanding, consistent with expectations and always willing to work with them. Additionally, many of the teachers there have a background in early education studies. It felt like they were early educators, as opposed to just daycare workers. Communication was also very easy. Michelle is always willing to work with you. Whenever we picked up our child, he was always happy. We could tell that they truly cared about him and for that we are thankful. We were fortunate to have found them when we did.

CC's was a blessing to my family. I am a single mother with minimal help so finding a reliable…read moredaycare who is good and patient with my daughter was vital to me. I have a 4-year-old who is highly energetic and requires extra attention at times. I had a terrible experience with her first daycare (North Fullerton KinderCare) and had to pull her out after experiencing retaliation for reporting a teacher for abuse. I am the sole provider for my family so unfortunately staying home is not an option for me. I visited a couple of different daycares, explained my situation, asked a million questions and ultimately ended up deciding on CC's. My daughter adjusted to the change right away. The teachers were all nice, fun, and patient with her. My daughter doesn't respond well to grouchy teachers or to yelling, she tends to rebel more. Their approach for correcting her behavior worked because they paid attention to the little things that motivated her and their approach was not aggressive but rather compassionate. Michelle is resourceful and willing to help with information and resources, and she is very involved in the day to day. The communication and their way of handling every situation and behavior made all the difference. I knew my daughter was in good hands and because of that I had the peace of mind that I needed to be able to concentrate on work without the added stress that I was experiencing before. CC's was the best decision I ever made. She is now attending public school but I will definitely be taking her back for the summer.