Before my daughter went to Big Dreams, she had been to 3 other daycares. Not that any of them were…read morehorrible, but they just didn't give us the right vibe for one reason or another. My husband and I each work full time, and wanted to make sure that our daughter was getting the most out of her time away from us. When we found Big Dreams, our dreams came true. Andrea, Adela and Fabiano are attentive, creative, engaging and truly love the kids like their own. They also helped make potty training a breeze and knew exactly when our daughter was ready. Andrea cooks all meals herself, and takes pride in offering healthy food options. My daughter has since moved onto Preschool, and the fact that she is thriving there has so much to do with her experiences and time at Big Dreams. She still talks about it all the time, and thankfully we are still in touch with many of the kids she met, and get together as much as possible. We already told Andrea that she will be the first to know when we are trying for a second child, to ensure they can go there too! They will always be part of our family, and we are so grateful!

We were looking for a childcare where our son would have contact with nature and at same time…read morelearn, we didn't want him to stay inside of a classroom all the time. Big Dreams Family Daycare was the perfect place! They have a nice yard with trees and a bunch of toys and the inside area is where they do activities and circle time. Dom loves Dea and Vanessa! We already know that we have to arrive at least 15min early because he never wants to leave. Thank you for taking care of Dom.

Fleur De Lis is a magical wonderland. My two daughters are currently students at FDL and one of my…read morehappiest days was finding out my oldest got a spot in the Early Learners program. They both started in the EL class and my oldest, who we kept an extra year at FDL, rather than sending her to TK, is finishing up her last year. We've loved our entire FDL experience. The teachers and staff are like family. We love the play based learning and the huge outdoor play areas that encourage kids to explore. My kids have so much fun that they get upset when we pick them up early! FDL also creates a great community environment within the school and each classroom. I've been fortunate to be a room parent for both of my kids and there are many opportunities for parents to get involved in class (reading books, sharing family traditions and cultural holidays, class parties...). We've had fantastic teachers over the years. Ms. Autumn, Ms. Blanca and Ms. Sandra were perfect for the Early Learners class, so loving and nurturing with the 2 year olds. Ms. Kiara and Ms. Amber are great preschool teachers. In preschool, there are "jobs' assigned everyday and it's great to see the 3 year olds learning independence and responsibility through play. Ms. Tina, Ms. Sam, Ms. Sandy and Ms. Chelsea's Pre-K programs are fun and engaging - my oldest was reading by 4 years old. It's truly amazing. The playground has a nature lab, a garden, a "construction site," bicycle paths. The classrooms have a STEAM center, dramatic play, circle time. The kids that leave the Pre-K program are more than ready for Kindergarten...they could probably start first grade! Ms. Bev and Ms. Kira are so involved in the school's operations and truly care for each child and family. They are always open to questions and feedback and have been invaluable during this past pandemic year. While we are incredibly sad that Ms. Tina is leaving the Pre-K program, we know she will also be a great director. We love FDL and recommend the school to all parents.

Fleur de Lis School provided our son and our family the most incredible experience we could have…read moreever asked for. In our 2 years there, we watched our son grow immensely in his confidence, relationships, and overall love of learning. He was sad to leave school every day and excited to wake up and start the day with his amazing friends and teachers. The approach and philosophy that Fleur de Lis takes truly allows each child to blossom in their own unique and beautiful way and we not only got to experience this with our son, but saw it with his classmates as well. We saw our son make presentations to his class about a science or art project he did with us at home or proudly present his show and tell Spider-man toy to his classmates - we are so grateful to the entire Fleur de Lis community for encouraging this level of self-esteem and individuality.  The staff at Fleur de Lis is truly one of a kind -  the professional, yet individualized attention of Tina Smith and April Kozelh as directors is amazing. They know your child personally and do everything in their power to make your child's experience at Fleur de Lis enriching and creative. Our son still talks about Ms. Tina coming into their classroom and reading them special books (his favorite was about an owl in NYC) and Tina consistently shared specific memories of our son's social and emotional growth during his time there. The teachers we had at Fleur de Lis (Ms. Sandy, Ms. Chelsea, Ms. Amber, Ms. Kiara and Ms. Diana for Spanish) were incredible in every way - we appreciated the attention to the holistic needs of each child - the cognitive, physical, and emotional were all given attention and we saw our son blossom in each area. The day our son "graduated" Fleur de Lis School was a bittersweet one - we were thrilled to know he was ready for kindergarten, but also so sad to say goodbye to the daily moments of this special community. Our son couldn't stop hugging his amazing teacher Ms. Sandy at the singing show - clearly showing the same emotions we felt as parents.

Our son spent close to a year with Ana. We are so grateful to have had Ana be a part of our sons…read moreand our life. It is easy to see how much love Ana has for the children. We saw improvement in development steps right away, sharing, communicating, playing with others. Ana is great with communicating with the parents, and I always felt like I was leaving my son in great hands. We are sad that his time with Ana has come to an end, but know that other families will benefit from a truly caring provider.

Our son (age 2 1/2) has been at Ana's for around 1 year. When he first started, we had just moved…read moreto San Diego. Ana and Mirko's professionalism and kindness put us at ease. One of the biggest signs that a child care facility is great is how happy the children are. I can confidently say that our son has loved every minute his time at Ana & Mirko's. He comes home every day full of smiles and stories to tell and in the morning is excited to go back. One thing that we really liked about Ana's curriculum is that she focuses on a different theme / country each week - this means listening to different music, eating different foods, learning about different cultures, etc. Our son has learned so much from Ana & Mirko and we cannot recommend this place highly enough..

At Lulu's you get a family! When I first inquired I knew that it would be a great fit for my…read moredaughter. From day one all staff at Lulu's has taken time to get to know my daughter and helped her feel at home. My daughter eats independently, sleeps everyday and is speaking Spanish to me more often! She enjoys going to school and she knows the routines so well that she has made progress in all aspects. I'm so glad and fortunate to be part of the Lulu's family and will recommend to anyone who is interested in giving their child the gift of language and a fantastic school to help all students learn!

We absolutely love the Lulus Montessori! The staff is amazing with the kids and they get an amazing…read moreeducation. We are always surprised by how much they learn and how much fun they have. Also their meal plan is great. We are very fortunate to have our son there. We looked at around 10 different places and it gave us anxiety because we really wanted our son to be at Lulus which was much much better than all the other places we saw all over San Diego.

MARY ANN's early literacy program is PHENOMENAL. We were told that her student's came out on top at…read morethe start of kindergarten -- AND THEY DO! Our five-year old is our proof. We set measurable goals for ourselves as adults in order to track growth and development, but don't always know how to do so for our own children. Let MARY ANN, MONIQUE & STAFF do so for you. You'll find that your child's superior development (in different areas) will be the by-product of their utmost attention and care!

I cannot recommend this daycare based on my family's experience…read more From the time my children were enrolled, I had ongoing issues with billing. I was quoted one monthly tuition amount during enrollment, but after my children started attending, I was charged significantly more than what had been discussed. In addition, I experienced repeated billing errors, and I often had to reach out to have charges corrected. It was frustrating to constantly question whether my bill was accurate. We did love Ms. Isis and Ms. Kelly they were so nice and compassionate with the kids. My biggest concern, however, was the daycare's handling of staff conduct. I learned that there were concerns about a teacher being rough with children, and I was disappointed by how the situation was handled. As a parent, I expect any concerns involving children's safety and well-being to be addressed promptly and communicated appropriately. Because of the ongoing billing problems and my concerns about how serious issues were managed, I made the decision to disenroll my children. I hope the daycare improves its billing practices, communication, and accountability so other families have a better experience.

We love The Vine. My son started in full time daycare when he was almost 1 and now he's 2.5. During…read morethis time I completed my degree at USD and they helped a lot with my ability to do that. The teachers are really attentive and sweet with him. I feel like they really know him. I love their updates on Brightwheel. They take MCCYN which helps to lower the cost. They also serve food so I don't have to worry about packing lunch every day. Overall they provide a great service and I recommend them

Don't trust this place. HIGH TURNOVER RATE. They have new people come in and out. They lost my son,…read moreand was unaware that he was left by himself. They never took accountability and the surveillance video somehow disappeared. Go to a different daycare...don't trust the new reviews.

Sending our youngest son to Cleyce's Daycare was one of the best decisions I've ever made! I had my…read morefirst son during COVID, so he was always with me - meaning I was naturally nervous to start childcare with our second. Cleyce immediately put me at ease with her warm, genuine, and relaxed approach. She and her husband create a safe, loving, and supportive environment where they truly care about every child. With a small group size, excellent communication (she always texts back quickly), fresh homemade bread, and daily fresh fruit, the care is unmatched. The outdoor area is also lovely with plenty of space for the kids to play. She made transitioning into daycare completely stress-free for our family. Now that our child has moved on, we miss Cleyce so much! If we ever have another, we will definitely bring them back to her. I really can't say enough good things about Cleyce's Daycare-highly, highly recommend!

My daughter loved it here! I first brought my daughter, Bella, when she was barely just turning 2…read morein 2018. I had high anxiety at first because she was my first child so naturally I had a million questions. Cleyce was so sweet, accommodating, & hands down the best caretaker ever. She genuinely loves the kids & builds a trusting relationship towards them. You can see how much the kids there adore her! The house is spacious, clean, with more than enough toys & books to share. The outside is perfect for growing babies/kids to socialize, play, & get their hands dirty! Cleyce is thorough with her COVID Guidelines so you feel safe. She has a husband & 3 kids; the 3 kids play with the kids sometimes too so it's nice to have a couple older kids in the mix. She used to have a couple helpers, but when COVID first hit, she had to reduce. **Note: I'm not sure how it is at the moment. Bella transitioned so smoothly (she did better than Mommy) & Cleyce even helped with potty training! I love the intimidate setting. It was so sad when Bella began to outgrow the place & ready to start Pre-k! Cleyce's home became our 2nd home & it was so hard to go. Bella still talks about how she misses Cleyce & it warms my heart so much. Anyone's kids would be lucky to have Cleyce care for them. She's the best & will always have a special place in our heart!

Aspen Leaf Daycare in Downtown has been an absolute blessing. There are so many benefits to speak…read moreof including incredible teachers and staff with extensive degrees, experience and training; three quality meals served each day; very flexible drop off and pickup times; consistent availability; and options for discounts for federal and military parents. I can't speak highly enough about the great community, Parent Board, and tremendous learning environment that our kids get each and every day. A tour is your best bet to see for yourself! Overall, great value.

We decided to put our daughter in this school because she didn't seem to enjoy her previous school,…read more she'd always come home with anxiety and we weren't sure what to do so we took her out. Not long after we found Aspen Leaf. They build their relationship with your child from a place of love and opportunity; allowing the kids to be themselves as well as thrive and make friends. The teachers and everyone there is so caring and loving. The school itself is cute and cozy. We love getting pictures throughout the day. Our daughter always comes home with a lot of energy and is always excited go to school the next day. We are so glad that we listened her feelings and made the change. 10/10

Sarah is seriously incredible. Our children adore her. Her sense of humor is refreshingly dry and…read morewitty. She taught at Inspiring Early Childhood for years and recently left to open her own daycare. We (& every other family) miss her dearly. I'm a child development undergrad so I know quality when it comes to preschool teachers and she is cream of the crop. And she takes amazing pictures with her professional quality camera. Do not pass up the opportunity to bring your child here. You will not be disappointed. I guarantee it.

Our children had the gift of having Sarah as a teacher and caregiver when she worked at Inspiring…read moreEarly Childhood before she opened her own childcare center. She was empathic, patient, and loving. She always strived to exercise curiosity as she interacted with the children, giving her a chance to see things from their perspective and foster unique learning opportunities. She is a great communicator with kids and parents alike and we miss her dearly! If you're looking for childcare in Tierrasanta that truly allows children to learn by play and develop strong social-emotional skills, look no further! Highly recommend!!