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.

Everything about this school is what a parent is looking for! Loving staff, brilliantly patient…read moreteachers, with an amazing heart beat. This is the right school for your preschool/TK child. My 5yo is ready for Kindergarten next year, and although sad she wont be going back to The Way, she is excited for the next school year, because The Way Preschool was so amazing! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a school that is faith forward.

I truly cannot say enough good things about The Way Preschool…read more Our daughter started there when she was almost four years old, and looking back at the past year, I am amazed by how much she has grown. As a bilingual child, we have seen a huge improvement in her English, but even more importantly, we have watched her become more confident, independent, and comfortable expressing herself. One of the things we love most about the school is the amount of outdoor and unstructured play. It is so refreshing to see children encouraged to be children. Watching them play in the mud kitchen, collect rocks, search for worms and frogs, and explore nature has been wonderful. The teachers don't take over their play--they observe, listen, and step in only when needed. Because of this, our daughter has learned how to communicate with her friends, work through small disagreements, create her own games, and build confidence in her own ideas. The teachers are incredible. Communication has always been easy, and I am constantly impressed by how well they know each child. It feels like they truly see and understand who your child is, even in a short amount of time. The learning experiences are thoughtful and engaging. This year, the children watched chicks hatch and followed their journey in the classroom, which was absolutely fascinating. Our daughter would come home excited to tell us about what she had learned. I also have to mention the events and celebrations. The amount of care and attention that goes into creating meaningful memories for the children and families is something really special. Whether it was Mother's Day, Father's Day, or the Christmas musical, every event felt heartfelt and memorable. Seeing our little girl on stage during the Christmas performance is a memory I will cherish forever. The parent-teacher conferences are also incredibly thoughtful and well organized. We always left feeling informed, supported, and reassured. The teachers take the time to discuss your child's progress in detail and answer every question with care and honesty. Most importantly, throughout our time at The Way Preschool, we always felt that our daughter was loved, safe, and genuinely cared for. As a parent, there is nothing more important than that. We are so grateful for the memories, friendships, and experiences our family has had here. Thank you to everyone at The Way Preschool for making our daughter's preschool journey so special.

LCVPK is an excellent preschool and kindergarten! All the teachers and staff are very well…read morequalified and they really care about the kids and the families. In addition, we appreciated the flexibility and the easy communication with everyone at the school. Our daughter attended for three years, in butterflies, ladybugs, and kindergarten. It was so nice to see her grow and expand her knowledge throughout the three years. The kindergarten program is one of a kind, with a great teacher who invests a lot of time and thought into the kids' education and daily activities.

La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten has truly been a second home for our family since my son…read morefirst started back in 2020, and as this is our last year here, I'm more emotional about it than I expected. Both of my kids have grown up at this school, and watching them thrive in such a warm, loving, and nurturing environment has meant the world to us. The teachers and staff aren't just educators -- they are genuinely caring people who know each child personally and make them feel seen, safe, and celebrated every single day. When I see my kids run up to their teachers and hug them because they've missed them, it warms my heart. Ms. Jackie has touched both of my kids' lives in such special ways. Ms. Julie prepared my son -- and is now preparing my daughter -- for kindergarten with so much patience, warmth, and dedication. My son is even coming back to read to his sister's class, and Ms. Julie couldn't be more excited to welcome him. Ms. Denise and Ms. Maize are both excellent, and my daughter still talks about them all the time! And then there's the joy of Ms. Mandy and her vibrant personality that lights up the room. All the ladies at the front desk (Janice, Erica, and Jeanne) greet us with the kindest smiles every morning -- they truly start our day off right. As I prepare myself for our last year here, I feel incredibly grateful. LCVPK has shaped my kids in the best possible ways, and it has shaped me as a parent, too. This school will always hold a very special place in our hearts. If you're looking for a preschool/kindergarten that feels like family, this is it. We were lucky to be part of this community, and we will miss it deeply.

Not sure. So far we have emailed twice and scheduled a tour but not response at all…read more Sounds like the perfect school for our kiddos but so far we've not been able to get in touch with anyone. Update: Scheduled tour on their website and no response BUT we went to the school at the time we scheduled and got to tour the small school and it's small but that's a great thing. The kids seemed to be focused and learning and the teachers engaging and teaching well. Impressive! Kids walked calmly into their class in a line and happy and the playground was the focus of our newly 6 yr old. He's super excited to possibly get to play each day on that playground. I appreciate that doors remain locked. The view from the school is so beautiful, and pick up doesn't seem that exhausting like most schools. Love that the kids will get to be speaking both English and Spanish at school.

The best charter school in NC SD !! My child has been here since TK and has done very well !…read more This is due to there amazing staff !! Excellent dual language charter school !

Both of our daughters started there when they were two years old. Our older daughter was there for…read morethree years and our youngest daughter just started. We have had a wonderful experience at the school. All of the teachers and staff are so warm, kind and helpful. Every teacher knew my daughter's name even if she wasn't in their class. My older daughter is in elementary school now but still gets so excited to go pick up her little sister so she can say hi to all of her old teachers. She was very prepared entering elementary school. They are very helpful with potty training as well. The director is extremely helpful with any questions and addresses them promptly thoroughly.

We absolutely love Pacific Prep!…read more My daughter has been attending Pacific Prep for almost two years now, and I can honestly say it has been one of the best decisions we've made for her. When we moved to the area, we toured so many schools, both here and in other parts of San Diego, and I can confidently say Pacific Prep is hands-down the best program I've seen. It truly feels like a dream school. She is learning her letters and numbers, practicing the Pledge of Allegiance, developing real responsibilities in the classroom, making friends, learning how to share and be kind, and growing so much in her independence and confidence. The teachers are absolutely wonderful, and every single person we've encountered at the school has been so caring and invested in the kids. I love knowing that she is not only learning academically, but also learning important life skills and becoming a thoughtful, confident little person. After almost two years, we continue to be so impressed with the program, the teachers, and the environment they've created. My daughter genuinely loves going to school, and as a parent, that means everything. We feel incredibly lucky that we found Pacific Prep, and we will absolutely be sending our little baby boy there too! We truly couldn't be happier with our experience and would recommend Pacific Prep to any family looking for an amazing preschool program.

When we relocated to the area, one of our biggest concerns was finding a high-quality preschool. We…read morespent hours reading reviews, touring schools, and agonizing over the decision. Ultimately, we were referred to Carlsbad Country Day School by an acquaintance--and we are so grateful we followed that recommendation. From the moment we toured the school, we were impressed. The staff is incredibly warm and welcoming, the campus is clean and beautiful, and the overall atmosphere is calm, joyful, and thoughtfully run. The curriculum is fantastic--our kids enjoy yoga, sports, reading class, and so much more. The school also provides healthy and delicious meals daily, which has been a huge relief for us as busy parents. Even better? The kids love the food! As for their teachers--Mrs. Gina and Ms. Stephanie are absolutely wonderful. You can tell they truly care about their students and pour so much effort into making each day special. Mrs. Gina creates such a positive and engaging learning environment for our older child, and Ms. Stephanie brings so much warmth, fun, and care to our younger child's classroom. We feel so lucky they have these amazing educators in their lives. Our kids are genuinely excited to go to school each day. One of them won't even say goodbye at drop-off, and at pickup, it's like pulling teeth to get them to leave--honestly, we take that as a great sign! The outdoor space is spacious and full of activities to keep them busy and happy. The school also hosts adorable events throughout the year--like a mother/son dance, a Christmas party, and more--which really make families feel connected. They also offer professional school photos twice a year, and the sibling pictures are to die for--some of the cutest we've ever had taken. We truly feel like we won the lottery finding Carlsbad Country Day School. Our only wish is that they went through elementary school too!

I'm a grandma to three kids who've attended here. I've never seen a better school in my life!…read moreClean, nice teachers, newer modern school. They even have healthy school lunches (unlike public school). My mother was a Special Ed teacher, so I grew up hearing about education. I'm soooo impressed! And grateful my grandkids had such a great head start!

My son has been attending kiddie stars for two years now. In our time here we have had nothing but…read moregreat experiences. Th staff has gone above and beyond to make his learning experience great! The facility is very well maintained and they offer excellent care and attention for the students. We have loved all our teachers here including Mrs. Maria, Ms. Brenda, Mrs. Priscilla and of course our current teacher Miss Gabbie. We are so thankful for the staff and owner for offering us a safe and enjoyable environment for our little one.

Best place, I was so hesitant to put my little one in a day care, specially at 18 months, he was so…read morelittle However Anita make it happen, she was incredibly communicating everything besides the app where you can see what your little one is doing she step up to fill me in, Teacher are so sweet and care for my son that now has 3 years, they teach them to express his feelings and get comfortable in social situations at his own pace. The school goes above and beyond to get children tons of great experiences, pet zoo, Santa Claus at Christmas. I definitely recommend take a tour and visit if you are on the hunting.

Can't say enough good things about Aspirations! We have three kids, one has graduated from kinder…read moreand our other two kids still attend. From our time in the baby room, to basically having kids in every room, and almost every teacher, we have loved our time here. I've been a room parent, mystery reader, volunteered at their annual gala and attended their amazing kids art shows. The school and the teachers go above and beyond in everything they do. If your looking to find a caring, safe, creative and loving environment, this is your school.

We have thought a lot before writing this review which mostly reflects how we felt about…read moreAspirations at the end of our almost 5 years with the school. We ended up leaving because despite having had such a long time with the school, it became obvious to us at the end that we weren't valued as a family and that our little one wasn't truly seen as a whole person. We had one child start in the Bambini (baby) room just before COVID, went back after COVID and continued all the way through until starting Kindergarten. We had another child that spent a couple years here before just leaving this year. On a whole, Aspirations feels like a Instagram dreamspace - the Emilio Reggio style learning emphasizes the environment and it truly shows. As a parent, you know your child is surrounded by beauty. The art show feels special (although you eventually come to realize how much "teacher guidance" the final auction pieces actual reflect). The gala is also exciting and fun (when it happens). The playground is spacious and beautiful. Our years through Aspirations meant our kids have been in almost every room and in reflection there were great teachers and there were so-so ones and almost every year there was at least some unexpected teacher turn-over in the middle of the year. We ended up leaving because the first time we had any issues, we were surprised at the inflexibility of the administration and unwillingness to work with us. We requested that our little stay with friends in transitioning to a new class, shared the difficult family/life events that were affecting her and had the admin team tell us that they were not going allow her to change classes that despite the fact that the requested class was not yet being filled (they wanted to keep spots open for newer families/kids). Additionally, they weren't even willing to come up with a alternative plan (ie she could move to that class if someone transitioned out). The finality of "administrator knows best" was a slap in the face and made us finally look around and realize that this was one of the most expensive schools around, does not provide lunch, and its premium for the "extended care" (4-5pm where all extended care kids get placed with another teacher for that last hour, sometimes a different one daily) was not the standard everywhere.