5-year update: We have 3 children attending CCA, and we…read morefeel confident that this is the best place for them emotionally, academically, and spiritually. It feels like family: from drop off to extended care (which is super reliable & affordable). Teachers each have their own personalities, some are super warm, while others are stricter - but they all really try to help every kid. During our 6 years here, we have not experienced any bullying. Actually, every day kids are specifically taught to be kind and supportive to each other, and teachers and the principal get involved (very involved) with any behavior issues immediately. The bad reviews are from a few families that were likely not a good fit from the beginning, even though the school did everything to make them welcome. Over the last few years, the school has grown tremendously, and one thing we'd recommend is that they screen & educate incoming families a bit better.

My family and son have had a wonderful experience with Carlsbad Christian Academy. My son is in…read morekindergarten and reading already and thriving at the school. The Teachers, Principal, Pastor and staff are top notch plus the aftercare is beyond affordable for parents that work late. The staff cannot anticipate everything that can happen during a busy day but when issues have arisen, appropriate action has been taken that is reasonable and commensurate with the situation. I have read some of the poor reviews and cannot identify with the person(s) and feel they may have ulterior motives? We give Carlsbad Christian Academy our highest recommendation. Steven, Leisl, and Beau Alden

Dr Ellis worked with us several times over the last decade. We are so thankful for her help and…read moreguidance.

This place has changed my second graders life. Don't know where we would be without it. We are…read moredoing half of our school days here now.

I can only speak on our experience with visualizing and verbalizing program for comprehension. It…read moredid not work for our son. The whole experience was heartbreaking.

It's a great school overall. Pretty much all the teachers I encountered during my two years here…read morewhere really nice. Of course this school also has some problems but every school has these. They also have a great theater program that always puts on amazing plays and wins awards.

La Costa Canyon High School Friday Night Football games would not be complete without their…read morefantastic BBQ guys. Lance Carnow heads the team of cheer dads from past and present. The guys cook up a mean Kosher hot dog as well as the best hamburger in town. The meats are flown in from Rocky's Food Distributors who makes sure we have the best meat for the customers. The MAV meal is Six dollars, which includes a drink and chips. The kosher hot dog is about six inches and is triple the size of your average dog. Come see the parent volunteers in concessions who always make sure you have what you need. The best part is watching our student athletes play football under head coach, Sean Sovocool. Its the best gig in town. If you forget your jacket, theirs awesome spirit wear. It's always fun to have the mav wear when rooting for the boys.

Words in a review cannot truly express the appreciation and gratitude I have for Raul. I started…read moretutoring with Raul almost a year ago during a very difficult and stressful time when I truly needed help and guidance. I still remember it like it was yesterday when I first reached out to him. I was surprised by how fast he responded and how quick he was ready to get started. I was preparing for my dental admission exam and was struggling with everything, chemistry, math, you name it. From the first session Raul was able to help me understand the material better and gain more confidence in myself and what I needed to learn. I can honestly say I would not have been able to perform the way I did if it wasn't for all the help he gave me. Even when things seemed lost Raul would always find a way to lift my spirits and help me through whatever problems I was having. If I had a child who needed tutoring Raul would definitely be the person I would go to. He's not just good with numbers and school, but most importantly he has a massive heart. Not once did he ever get mad or frustrated with me. He was always understanding, patient, and willing to help. The amount of time I have spent working with Raul has truly been a blessing. Whether it was teaching me new ways to solve problems or even letting me help with new ideas for his website, I really enjoyed all the time we spent working together. Raul is someone who deserves the world and everything in it. Anyone who has the opportunity to get tutoring from him should feel lucky knowing someone so smart and caring is helping them or their child. Raul truly is a diamond in the rough waiting to be discovered. Although my test is over, I have made a lot of good memories with Raul that I will always remember. It honestly saddens me that I won't be getting tutoring from him anymore. But after all the hours we have put in together I can say he will always have a lasting impact on me, and I know he will do the same for many more students. If you ever have the chance to get tutoring from Raul, just know you are getting some of the best tutoring you could ask for. I am beyond thankful, and honestly a Google review doesn't really do justice for everything this man has done for me. Thank you Raul. You truly are one of a kind and deserve the world and all of its treasures.

A Children's Garden in Leucadia Surpasses Local Competition…read moreMy husband and I did our fair share of shopping around for childcare for our daughter. We wanted to find a place that offered our daughter safety with plenty of nurturing as well as a place that would allow her mental capabilities to soar, and her talents to blossom; all while allowing her to act two (which to me means listening to music, singing, dancing, playing, getting dirty, discovery play and art, playing with water, Plato and popping bubbles). In our search we found day cares and schools that seemed to be geared to making each child become a genius instead of on the importance of life and the magic that harbors within each child that is waiting to be expressed and accepted. After observing five schools, we enrolled our daughter in a Montessori preschool. Music wasn't played. Bubbles weren't blown. Children didn't dance.Children did work and followed a very structured schedule. Parents were also not allowed to observe the classroom or really have any part in it. .After three months of attending, our daughter became very sad and withdrawn. We realized that our daughter was only being encouraged to express half of herself. Her silly playful two year old self was being held back and discouraged from being expressed. We decided it was time to look for another school for her to attend. This time we went to three other schools. None of them fit what we were looking for. We made a visit to a fourth school, A Children's Garden in Leucadia. We decided to stay for two hours. My husband stayed for the first hour and I stayed for the second (in order to make sure that the school had what we both wanted for our daughter). During those two hours our daughter immersed herself into the class of two year olds, participated in song, dance, art and laughed a lot. After three months of watching her withdraw while at school, her little self and big personality were finally encouraged to be revealed all while being accepted! She has attended school at A Children's Garden for three months and we are truly happy. Our daughter Alia has blossomed into an artist, learned to count to 12, knows the alphabet song, can identify colors and tell you what day of the week it is. She also has more confidence with herself around her peers and teachers too. Heather, the director, and her teachers are steps above the existing competition. They don't just focus on one teaching philosophy, they focus on many philosophies as they all compliment each other. If you are searching for a childcare or preschool, make sure you visit A Children's Garden in Leucadia. Stay for a couple hours to make sure that you are really able to see all the wonder that this school has to offer.

Awesome place to learn photography people! These guys get it! Jason and his team of "Local Photo…read moreClasses" instructors know more about photography and have more passion teaching others than any other instructors I have studied with to date. I love that they offer a free Photography 101 class to get you started allowing you to get a good prospective on their teaching style before you commit. Their "Meet & Critics" have also challenged me to step up my game in this industry. I also love that Local Photo Classes offer additional classes for those who want to learn more - including Flash, Portrait Lighting, Action/Motion Photography, Adobe Lightroom and lots more. Each class is taught by the pros in their field. If you enjoy learning photography in a fun, energetic, interactive and supportive environment, there's really no other place to look than Local Photo Classes! I look forward to my next class which will be Flash 101. I know I will leave that class with a much stronger understanding in how and when to properly use my flash, and like always when completing a class, I will have more confidence in using my gear. I strongly recommend Local Photo Classes for all your photography education. Hope to see you all there!!! Louie

I took Photography 102 at the George's Camera Location in Kearney Mesa on Saturday 3/16 1-4 with…read moreAnne Lynch (see details below ) the class was excellent for me an amateur travel photographer who has been used to using a Nikon Coolpix SL8900 which finally had a fatal telephoto failure , and replaced it with a new Nikon Coolpix A900 . In advance of a self guided nature / eco-trip and culture trip to Jamaica this Spring I wanted more advance skills of shooting Manually and knowing how to how to correctly set the camera ISO, Aperture, and shutter speed and read the meter to get that great shot rather shooting on Automatic and expecting the camera to do what I really want it to do. The Class teacher Anne Lynch is from New Jersey , studied at Parsons school of Design and worked in New York and recently relocate to San Diego. Very skilled teacher in a class room with many different skill levels and different equipment from high end Canon and Nikons to Point and Shoots small pocket camera such as mine, We talked about theory and went out side and practiced so that everyone got a chance to shoot and accomplish with all the manual settings, If you are still taking pictures in 'Auto' or 'Program' mode then this class is designed with you in mind! Photography 102 is not only a great follow up from our previous course, Photography 101, but it will allow to become more comfortable with using the various functions in your camera. You will learn the what the different exposure modes are and why you want to use them. You will finally learn how shutter speed, aperture and ISO work together and so much more like white balance, metering, flash, etc. This class is perfect for people like you trying to get out of "Auto" mode and take control of their images and stop taking blurry or improperly exposed images. Hands-on Learning Experience It is one thing to soak in the information from the class, but you know that you will need to practice what you learn to really master the concepts. In the local class with an expert instructor you will be walked through each lesson discussed in the online lecture and apply it to different subjects and scenarios. You will be challenged to learn quickly but have the comfort of the instructor by your side. You can expect to understand the following concepts after completing this class: *Aperture - How to de-focus a background or capture sharp focus throughout *Shutter speed and how to stop and blur motion or water *ISO in low light and bright situations, grainy vs. non-grainy *The M, A, S, P, or Tv, Av modes on your camera and when to use which *The various white balance settings and when to use them *Using exposure compensation when not in manual mode *Using metering in your camera to expose your images properly. This class is estimated to last 3 hours depending on the size of the group. This class is great for those who want a better understanding of their camera and want to learn how to control their settings rather than having the camera control them. What to Bring: Digital SLRs or Manual Controlled Cameras. If your camera has a M or Manual mode on it then this class is will be perfect for you. If you are unsure, please consult your manual or contact us. Please bring your cameras (fully charged) and fresh memory cards. Pen & paper to take notes if you wish to do so. This class is going to cover the essentials of mastering your camera. Ultimately, we want to get you away from "Auto" mode so you can start taking control over your camera settings and improve your images. Proceed with the registration below to reserve a spot for this class before it runs out. Instructor Information Anna Lynch hello.annalynch@gmail.com Anna Lynch was born and raised in New Jersey, and studied Photography and Global Studies at Parsons School of Design in New York City. She is an avid traveler, and has recently worked with National Geographic Student Expeditions teaching high school students photography in Europe and California. Her expertise is in portraiture, but she also enjoys street photography, landscape, and still life. She has been published multiple times in print and online, and has worked as a freelance photographer since 2011. When she's not photographing, you can find her at the beach, on a hike, or dancing!

As a student of hp, I have experienced a very close and God honoring relationship with peers, and…read moremy teachers. It's a great school with a great education. I love how attentive and engaging our teachers are, and their goal to create a great learning atmosphere for all of us :)

Amazing Private Christian School! Small class sizes, kids…read morehave plenty of Hands on learning experience. Safe fun environment. I have 3 kids at Prep from Elementary to high school and they all love their teachers and school