I work on the same campus as Big Tree Little Preschool and regularly recommend them to my friends,…read morefamily, and colleagues without any reservations. As a former nanny, I tend to think of pre-school as a place to "house" kids while their adults are working. Big tree little preschool is definitely an exception to this belief. Big Tree Little Preschool teachers are incredibly engaging and you can tell that they love what they are doing. They clearly enjoy engaging with the kids and helping them discover, play, and learn. Being a nature-based program the kids get to be kids - curious, loud, observant, messy, silly - all while leaning age appropriate life lessons and the skils they will need when they start school.

I'm glad we found Big Tree Little Preschool! My kid loves the outdoor areas--riding bikes every…read moreday, doing art projects, and especially playing in the mud on rainy days.

Maria (Ms Mia) is amazing! We feel so lucky to have found her to care for our son for the last 3.5…read moreyears and our daughter for 2.5 years. She provides a fun and structured environment for babies and toddlers to learn, grow and feel loved. She does circle time (learning shapes, colors, numbers, etc), yoga/dance/movement, music, arts & crafts, and meals. She also offers Spanish lessons. The fact that she provides breakfast, lunch and snacks is super helpful for our family. And she is an amazing cook! She has a large outside play area in her backyard as well, and incorporates water play in the summer. I highly recommend Little Ducklings, and feel genuinely fortunate that my kids get to grow up with Ms Mia.

We love Ms. Maria, or Ria like our daughter affectionately refers to her and her amazing in-home…read moredaycare. This is a clean, well-organized, and bright learning environment. Ms. Maria offers a variety of breakfast and lunch options including snacks. This is a huge bonus for those with busy schedules. Also offered is circle time where colors, numbers, nursery rhymes, etare practiced. Overall, Ms. Maria and her Little Ducklings daycare is A+++ and I highly recommend it. Do not hesitate to consider Marian for your childcare needs.

What can I say about Next Generation but this is one of the best learning centers I've ever been to…read morefor my child. They have a great program for my daughter who is in TK were they let me drop her off early so I can get to work they take her to school and pick her up as well. They're open late in case you end up running behind or you just need a little time before you get your child but the teachers are all very friendly the front desk as well I would highly suggest bringing your child here as I have had bad experiences in the past with other places like this this place gets a 10 star in my book. Thank you you guys.

My child has been attending this center for over a year and we love it! She has learned so much!…read morePreviously to attending this daycare, she had a nanny. I am so glad we decided to send her to daycare instead because I can tell she has really thrived. She has learned many songs, words, manners, and to clean up her toys! The amount she has learned from being around other children is invaluable. She is only a young toddler, but when she gets home from school she excitedly tells me her friends names, or sometimes shows off art projects she made. It makes me feel good that I know she is somewhere that makes her happy and she is also learning. Not sure about the guy with the lead post below, and I honestly panicked a bit after seeing that. I did some research and looks like that was one faucet in the whole building, it has been placed out of order since finding that out, kids have a different water source now, and there is a new director since then. I have no concerns about my daughters safety while she is there. I fully trust the staff with my child's needs. It is conveniently located on almost the border of Vista and Oceanside, which works great for us.

Misty n Blanca are awesome care takers of my children.My children don't want to leave since they…read moreenjoy being with them. The quality time my children get from the Misty n Blanca do an awesome job.I encourage to get a tour from Misty(The Owner))does an courageous job.They offer arts n crafts, celebrating kids birthday with all the children. My wife n I greatly appreciate there's no surcharge if we are late. The price can't beat the price compared other facilities around the area Keep up the Great Work Misty n Blanca.

We absolutely love this in-home daycare! From the moment we walked through the door, we felt…read morewelcomed and at ease. The environment is warm, clean, and inviting--just like a second home. It's clear that Misty and Blanca genuinely cares for every child, creating a nurturing and safe space where little ones can learn, play, and grow. My eldest daughter went to Hello Kiddie for 3 years and my second child has been there for a year now. Both of our girls blossomed since starting here. They come home every day excited to tell us about the books they've read, the songs they've sung, and the fun activities they've done. We're also so impressed with how much they've learned--everything from early literacy and numbers to sharing and social skills. They even learned a little bit of Spanish! The small group size allows for lots of personal attention, and we've noticed how well the provider knows our child's personality, needs, and milestones. Communication is excellent--we get regular updates, photos, and honest feedback that helps us stay involved. They are also super amazing with helping with potty training. If you're looking for a loving, reliable, and enriching daycare, this is it. We're so grateful to have found such a wonderful place for our child to grow and thrive!

We have only wonderful things to say about Allee! She is amazing and we're so glad we found this…read moredaycare. She loves on our son as if he is her own and he loves going to school everyday. Allee is very loving, high energy, and engaged with the children. She has put in new climbing/play structures and does art projects with the kids a few days a week. We get the cutest art projects for every holiday. I completely trust and recommend her!

Allee's Daycare is the best. My babies are so happy with her and love her so much. We are so lucky…read moreto have found someone that we can trust and that really cares. We highly recommend Allee's Daycare!!! It is the best daycare in town. You will have peace of mind and will feel relived to know that your baby is in good hands.

We are so happy our kindergartener had the opportunity to join native this year. She has grown so…read moremuch in her self confidence, exploration skills and we're in awe at how much she's learned in just a few months! The entire staff and all teachers are such incredible people and we couldn't have asked for sweater or more caring teachers for our learner.

My daughter is in her second year at Native School and we cannot say enough good things about it!…read moreUnfortunately there has been some bad publicity because a former employee (trying to steal students away to a competing school she was opening) fed parents misinformation that scared them, including launching a really personal attack against the amazing director, Shannon, who is an incredibly transparent and thoughtful preschool director. She hosts regular meetings for parents to talk to her and will also always be happy to hop on a meeting any afternoon to discuss any questions and concerns. The program itself stood out to me immediately for being a really good supportive model for development. The students are not playing "Lord of the Flies" out in the woods, they are guided and supported by amazing teachers who spend their afternoons writing documentation of the learning in their classrooms and designing emergent curriculum. We could not be happier with the school we chose and our daughter loves school passionately. We have even decided to keep her in Native School another year instead of moving to the free public TK because of how much we love the program and the teachers.

Casa Montessori De Carlsbad felt like the right fit immediately just from our first visit, and now…read moremy daughter is starting her second year there this fall. The director and teachers are very warm and kind and the classrooms are so clean and thoughtfully arranged. As a former preschool teacher, I had a long list of things I was looking for in a preschool, and Casa Montessori fits them all: Clear communication on everything, carefully following all licensing requirements, a locked entrance for safety, cheerful and engaging classroom environments, a big outdoor area with opportunities to garden or build gross motor skills, and a warm, home-like environment. We truly appreciate the flexible scheduling; being able to choose half days and pick which days we wanted our daughter to attend was very important to us and not something that many schools in our area offer. I also appreciate how my daughter's belongings always come home with her and nothing has ever gotten lost, even though she is not great at keeping track of things. It's so nice to never need to buy replacement items for anything because everything comes home from school very organized and tidy. The teachers and director make learning a lot of fun and put so much time and care into making birthdays and other special holidays feel extra meaningful. We are grateful that our daughter is able to attend Casa Montessori de Carlsbad and recommend it to anyone who's looking for a high-quality and flexible Montessori school in north county San Diego.

With my background in developmental psychology, I'm definitely picky about early childhood…read moreeducation, and Casa Montessori has been an absolute perfect fit for my daughter! They do an amazing job with the Montessori approach, setting up activities that really encourage creativity, independence, and choice. I love how balanced it is, too--there's a great mix of classroom time, outdoor play, and art projects. The positive impact at home has been huge. My daughter is constantly coming back with new vocabulary and skills that motivate her to clean up after herself. The vibe there is so warm and sweet. Every afternoon, she loves saying goodbye to her teachers and the school bunny before we head home. They also go all out to make celebrations feel extra special. She absolutely loves being part of this community, and couldn't ask for more as a parent.

My husband and i searched high and low for daycares in the area at an affordable price. Leucadia…read morechildrens school has kids on the waitlist for a reason. My daughter has only been in daycare for a month and a half, but i can already see my daughter's improvement with her speech, coordination and overall senses. She is so bubbly and always looks forward to daycare - she sometimes doesnt even greet me goodbye because she is so excited to see her friends! Alicia and her staff do such a great job making both my daughter and parents at ease! I am so comfortable with all of them, it feels as if i have known everyone for years! They are always responsive with texting updates, they give us newsletters for weekly curriculums and also gives us things that shes worked on at the end of the week. never have i ever had my child feel left out or out of place. This is a great school, filled with great teachers and its such a great location! I cant be more pleased! Thanks alicia and the team! My family loves you!!!

Leucadia Children's School this red school house is located in an artsy section of town on the 101…read more(literally off of the Coaster tracks), literally in a red house. The school is run by a young mom who's family has been running the school for years. The school is curriculum based, and has literacy and basic arithmetic elements as part of the curriculum (as far as I could tell from the tour). Tuition is on the higher end. $1010 per month for full time, for a 4 year old. Other than being relatively close to the beach, this school was only average in my book. Nice staff, though. And cool location.