Two of my kids are went this school. The daughter went 5th…read moreand 6th grade and she was happy in Camarillo class. The son went kinder-garden, so his first school teacher was Mrs. Holmes and it was great class and schooling experience. Also we appreciate the principal of this school for her endless kindness and enthusiasm, Thank You So Very Much!

my daycare provider (from years ago) is right by this school...i knew there was a school here but…read morenever realized how huge the playground/park is until recently. Beautiful large field and great playground. Ample trashcans ...so as a result no trash lying around the field!

Amazing summer camp programs! Amazing staff. Highly suggest. Great variety of classes…read more(art/science/coding/chess/reading were our favs)

My family has been at Del Mar Pines for 8 years now. The small environment not only gives the…read morechildren a very small student to teacher ratio (especially for reading and math) but it also allows the school to pivot and adjust to any obstacle. DMP was the first school to go online during the pandemic and is very good at listening to the parents' voices. Given the chance, I would choose the school over and over again.

San Diego River Foundation has many areas to hike. Some are available date specific as they are…read morelocked gates without regular access. Pristine locations and just well worth the time to drive out hike and enjoy. Check out their website and maybe even consider volunteering. They can always use help with such a vast area of wilderness to maintain. Amazing beauty in the back country of San Diego. Enjoy!

The San Diego River Foundation is a wonderful place to volunteer at…read more This non-profit is staffed by some really cool people who have a sincere devotion and love for the San Diego environment. The desire to establish one continuous eco-greenbelt from mountains to ocean is a noble endeavor indeed. And not just for animal and plant species, but humans as well. The recently concluded San Diego River Festival that took place this last weekend in Mission Valley was a environmentally-themed extravaganza. The event united many other non-profits and like-minded souls under an overcast sky to celebrate all there is to love and respect about our mighty River. If one is looking to fulfill any community service requirements, such as needed to graduate from high school-then this is just the place for you. The office is conveniently located on Pacific Highway near Fiesta Island. The Foundation always has various projects on-going and participates in many community activities. You can frequently find The SD River Foundation table set up at the Mission Valley Farmer's Market. They also are part of many local waterway clean-ups. The second and fourth Saturdays of every month find the "Clean & Green team" out and about tidying up local rivers and bay areas. The San Diego River Foundation is always looking for volunteers. As I have previously said, I have worked with many non-profit groups as part of service with Church Ministries. The San Diego River Foundation is a fine example of a well-run group that really knows how to get things done. They are a small, but powerful cadre of dedicated individuals who work behind-the-scenes to improve the San Diego River environment. Check them out if you're looking to volunteer.

Sadly I feel compelled to report an observation concerning the director of the RVA school in…read moreScripps Ranch while at the Del Mar fair yesterday (06/09-22). I was attending with my daughter and her two 8 year olds, having a delightful time, when I happened upon this individual very aggressively, very loudly and very hostilely chastising 5 kids who looked to be 6-7. The tongue-lashing, complete with her jabbing her finger in a child's face while hurling accusations at him,then relentlessly berating the others, was EXTREMELY distressing. I was just a passer-by. I had no skin in this game, though I do know the difference between normal discourse and verbal abuse....It was a very upsetting demonstration of bullying, the very behavior we try to teach kids not to do...........But like a train-wreck, we couldn't take our eyes off the scene, horrified. The kids stood there frozen, seemingly paralyzed with fear, and just taking it (but what could they do?). They were young, stuck and looked terrified. She had an aide with her, so it was shocking to me that between the 2 of them this kind of mistreatment of 5 young kids was they best they could do to control their group. Finally my daughter intervened when it looked like the berating not only showed ZERO signs of abating, but instead was actually ramping up, apparently relishing the tirade she was delivering. This director/owner of the school seemed on a roll she could not or would not stop. I do not write this to attack, but to enlighten parents what might be happening with their kids at this school, with the recommendation that they question their kids about how they are treated and how she makes them feel. Personally, my heart broke for these poor youngsters. NO ONE deserves to be spoken to like that, especially such young, defenseless little children on an outing that was supposed to be fun. I was traumatized just watching. Had my daughter not intervened I suspect she'd STILL be ranting. .

My children attended RVA summer camp and they did not want to leave. They loved to learn though the…read moregames with Miss Nancy and let me tell you, she is truly amazing teacher, who loves all her students and treat them like her own!!! Not only my children fallen love with her but I am also. She is truly Gifted and that's why all the students at the academy are Gifted also!!!!

I've worked with children for over 35 years. Both in home care as a nanny, and preschools…read morethroughout San Diego. I can honestly say this place is TOP notch. I'm a substitute for preschools here in San diego, and all I have to say about this place is... they CARE about your children's development. Every toy is grouped together for pretend play. The whole room is extremely clean, and their nap time routine keeps their sheets turned the right way so their head is always on the same spot... not where their dirty shoes have been. I think that is paying attention to such detail. Every staff member here is extremely friendly and helpful. They made me feel very welcomed and right at home. The curious bears circle time was spot on. Teaching letters and colors and having children come to the front of the room to place the correct colors shapes or numbers in the right place. I love schools that really pay attention to curriculum that help children to learn before they get to TK. Bulletin boards in the children's room are so on point. Showing children's work, working on letters and putting them up for parents to see. That is very important. If you are a parent trying to make a decision on whether or not to enroll your child here, I would say I would highly recommend the school. Your children will be safe (their school is lockdown. Not just anybody can come in. And your child will be TK ready!

I can't believe that this amazing school has been around for 11 years and no one has reviewed it…read moreyet. Let me tell you what differentiates this school from other schools - their team. They have a warm, loving and caring staff. Exactly what you would want to see at a school. In addition, their curriculum is pretty superior. If you are in the market for an elementary school - check this one out!

Our family has been part of this preschool community for several years, and both of our kids…read moreattended. I can honestly say it has been one of the best decisions we've made for our family. What stands out most is the teachers. From the very beginning, they took the time to truly know our children as individuals. Every morning, the teachers greeted each child with enthusiasm and somehow made every child feel seen and important from the moment they walked through the door. The Spanish immersion program has been wonderful. We loved seeing Spanish become a natural part of our children's day and are grateful for the foundation they built. Just as importantly, they learned kindness, empathy, respect, curiosity, and how to be part of a community. The teachers modeled these values every day and created an environment where children felt included and excited to learn. Many of the teachers are moms themselves, and it showed in the way they cared for the kids. The warmth of the staff and overall atmosphere gave us tremendous peace of mind as parents. This school has a special culture that is hard to describe until you experience it. Over the years, it came to feel like an extension of our family. We are incredibly grateful for the positive influence the teachers have had on our family. More than anything, we feel that our children were taught what it means to be good people.

We enrolled our homeschooled 3 year old last month not knowing what to expect and we're surprised…read morehow much she loves attending! We want to focus her language strengthening in French and Spanish which are our native languages, before introducing English. She's very comfortable with all teachers especially Ms. Lessia! She comes home with many beautiful memories she is making with classmates. I love the smaller teacher to student ratio. As a mother and former San Diego preschool teacher I can't recommend this academy enough. The quality of this academy is worth every dollar.

Mrs Rodriguez is extra extra amazing. I am so impressed with her and all of the staff I've…read moreencountered here. Idk how they all do what they do, it's truly a gift and I'm beyond grateful for their passions & efforts.

Del Sur Elementary can put on a show. During a kids/adults welcome event they invited food trucks…read moreinto the playground. What a treat. Thank you for keeping the good food coming.

We recently adopted our most perfect daughter ever, and we struggled trying to find the best place…read morefor her. We initially thought it would be best for the home based instagram mom type setting. We realized on our first visit that each person working there was a Tia, Abuelita, Tio etc. We were so worried about where our new daughter would go, however the second we walked into the center it was clear that was our home. Ellie talks more, shouts more, plays more and does just about everything more and better with huge thanks for their team. We are thrilled with our team and love the daily updates with photos and know she's in the best place possible. Thank you so so much for giving our baby a second home.

I am extremely disappointed with my experience with this KinderCare location and how this situation…read morehas been handled. My son was supposed to possibly start at this center, but he NEVER attended a single day. I never turned in an enrollment packet and I never paid a registration or holding fee. Due to a change in my work situation, he did not end up enrolling at this location at all. Despite this, I am now being charged nearly $2,000 for a "held spot." I was never emailed, mailed, or directly notified of any bill -- the only place I saw these charges was RECENTLY and silently appearing in the app. Months later, they are still adding weekly late fees to a balance that was never properly disclosed to me. When I called to resolve the issue, the director Sarah told me I "didn't communicate." That is not true. If the center believed I had not been communicating, why did they claim they held my child's spot for "weeks"? Those two statements contradict each other and make no sense together. She was also extremely rude and dismissive. This disputed balance is now affecting my son's current school (also KinderCare), preventing him from attending--even though this charge is for a school he never attended. Charging a family thousands of dollars without a signed enrollment agreement, without a registration fee, without attendance, and without proper billing notice is unacceptable. I strongly advise parents to get everything in writing and be cautious with how billing and "held spot" policies are enforced here.