This was my sons first preschool and it was so special for him. Miss Lynda, Nancy, and Kim all had…read moretheir unique ways of showing love and nurture. My son felt comfortable and had fun. They do a ton of art projects that I will save forever. Miss Lynda's is low key and flexible. She took payment for the actual amount of days in attendance and offered make up days for sick or travel. There have been no other schools that offer that. It's not super fancy, but it's warm, inviting, and caring. My child loved his 2 years there.

We can't say enough wonderful things about Miss Lynda and her team! Our daughter has been going to…read moreMiss Lynda's for almost 2 years and we have seen such remarkable growth in her socially, emotionally, and mentally. She loves to go to school and has thrived in the home environment with a smaller class size and wonderful, hands on teachers that have such knowledge of childhood development! The school is in Miss Lynda's home and has a gated indoor area with various toys, activities, and books for the kids. Each kids had their own cubby inside as well. The backyard is filled with playhouses, cars, bikes, and toys for the kids to play. Miss Lynda also does special water play days and parties throughout the year. Our daughter has come home with lots of great art projects that she is so proud of and hangs up in her room and around the house. Our daughter was pretty attached to us and this was her first big transition. Miss Lynda and her team were so sweet, patient, and understanding and really worked with her and with us to help make sure she adjusted, was comfortable, and had a good experience. We can't thank them enough and highly recommend this school! The combination of structured activities and learning through play in a home school environment has been so wonderful for our daughter and our family! We have a new addition to the family and will be sending him to Miss Lynda's as well when he is older :)

During her first grade year, my daughter's teacher felt there may be an obstacle when it came to…read morereading and recognizing sounds. At the end of first grade after a semester with a literacy specialist at her school and some tutoring with only slight improvement, I had Maris tested for dyslexia. The assessment showed that Maris was dyslexic with the majority of it showing up in her writing and more specifically, spelling. During second grade Maris spent three days per six-day cycle with a learning specialist at her school. Her reading was improving significantly and had come up to grade level. However, her writing was still notably behind. Enter Jodie Schuller and Associates Therapies for Success (and WOW does the name speak TRUTH!) Maris began her sessions the summer before third grade and carried them through her first-semester meeting with her therapist twice per week. The first few weeks were incredibly eye-opening for me as a parent. I saw Maris come home excited as she relearned how to spell. Her therapist worked with her in ways that allowed Maris to retain, understand, and be able to spell the words correctly on her own. I hadn't realized how much she was struggling until she began learning in a way that she was able to grasp and duplicate. The guilt set in with me but the gratitude prevailed. From week to week Maris learned, practiced, and became efficient at new techniques that enabled her to become a proficient reader and strengthened her writing skills. Excuses and avoidance behavior began to diminish and were replaced with an understanding of the tools she was given and a new avenue for success academically. Maris was able to recall and understand stories that she read or were read to her. This was something that lacked success prior to coming to Jodie. While the academic growth is both measurable and incredible I am even more excited to see how Maris's confidence grew in her reading. She craves reading time now and quickly reads through book after book. She doesn't remember ever struggling to read and delightfully tells people that she has always loved reading. She asks to read to her little sister at night and often asks if she can read to me as well.

We are so grateful that we found Tessa Floodberg LaPointe at Jodie K Schuller & Associates! Our…read moredaughter has been working with Tessa for the past couple months, as she works to improve language, speech, and social thinking skills. Tessa assessed our daughter's needs immediately and has taught her so much already. Tessa has a way of making challenging tasks fun! Since working with Tessa, we have not only observed improvement in our daughter's enunciation of certain sounds, but have also been thrilled to watch her more easily integrate communication and social skills into a variety of situations. Many of our extended family members have commented on the growth they've noticed, as well. On a separate note, it's also been a pleasure working with the office manager, Patty. Thank you for a fantastic experience!

This school was recommended by my pediatrician and my daughter attended this school for just over…read moretwo years during the height of the Covid pandemic. My child has experienced three different daycare environments - a traditional daycare as an infant, Montessori, and this school which draws from numerous pedagogical approaches for early childhood education. Although I liked the Montessori school she attended, my child was never lit up at the end of the day. Children should love school, if not it's not the right fit. By contrast, this school was a great fit for her. We were very lucky to have provided my child with the opportunity to attend this play-focused school and are sad to be moving on. It was very clear that my child was well loved at the school, as are all of the children. All of the teachers know all of the children's names, they know who the kids best friends are, and they are warm and welcoming. I loved that my child got to experience cooking, baking, gardening, and music on a regular if not daily basis, in addition to pretend play, blocks, art, and outdoor activities. They are read to throughout the day. I appreciated the balance between group activities and free play. I also loved that the teachers took pictures of the children throughout the week so I could see what they were doing. The school is also very diverse for the area, both staff and students. In the past few months the Covid protocols changed so parents could come inside the school for drop off and pick up. If you get to school around 8:45 parents could listen to the morning song (but I was perpetually late and missed it). Regardless of when I appeared at the school I would hear laughter and children engaged in fun activities. I never once experienced chaos or a teacher in a sour mood. The most common parent complaints are parking can be somewhat of a challenge depending on timing, and they aren't pushing academics hard. Neither of those issues were a major concern for me. I recommend this school without reservation.

The best preschool I could wish for my daughter. Lovely and caring staff. Always greeting you with…read morea smile and interacting with kids and being engaging.

Joan was incredibly helpful throughout my son and daughter's college application journey--always…read moreencouraging, providing reminders when necessary, and ensuring that every deadline was met. She has a very positive attitude, and she works with a student's strengths rather than focusing on their weaknesses. Joan's expertise was evident in her curated list of schools that did and did not require test scores. Joan's approach is consistently positive and enthusiastic. She treats her students with respect, focusing on their strengths rather than their challenges. Her expertise, positivity, and dedication make her an outstanding advocate and guide for students with learning differences. I couldn't recommend her more highly!

Joan's expertise was invaluable for all 3 of my children's college application processes. She…read morereally knows how to navigate the college application systems and her knowledge about schools and their reputation for supporting students with learning differences is unmatched. I was amazed at how she could work with each of my children who have very different personalities and interests. She cares deeply for her clients and has an intuition about children along with a natural talent for encouraging students to take initiative. I highly recommend Joan if you are interested in a top-notch college counselor.

I am doing another review because the school has changed leadership and has expanded / updated…read moretheir outdoor classroom. I still stand by what I said about this school in the past. This is truly a magical place for early childhood education and comes second to none. We were sad for the former director to leave but Ms. Meredith has proven her dedication and commitment to keeping our children safe, feeling loved/included, and having them thrive in the most fun learn/play environment. Her staff loves and truly know the children down to their particular interests and personalities. The outdoor space is nothing like you've ever seen in any other preschool. Call them for a tour and see for yourself! If you're a parent like me who has been doing all the research of finding the best place for your child, this is it. I've had both my daughter and son attend as we've been a part of the program since 2020. UCUC is a very very special place. PS, your child no longer has to be potty trained to attend this school which may be a positive for some families.

We just moved to UC at the start of the school year and desperately needed a safe, soft landing for…read moreour daughter amidst such a huge personal change as well as the ongoing challenges of the pandemic. Thankfully, we found UCUC. During her year there, our daughter thrived under the care of her teachers and staff. Their highly personalized approach and commitment to enriching each child's journey has had a deep and lasting impact on our daughter. Her curiosity for learning accelerated throughout the year as did her capacity for more complex, project-based work. It's evident that the children are learning to model the kindness, compassion, and empathy of their teachers. Our daughter's emotional vocabulary has dramatically improved as she learns to navigate social dynamics with new, budding friends. It's a gift to be part of a preschool where the teachers and staff truly know our daughter and care deeply about her experience. We look forward to sending her back in the Fall, and cannot wait to see how the magic of the school continues to enrich her world.

We worked with Meagan, Peter, and their team for the past two years, and throughout that time they…read moreprovided thoughtful guidance, steady support, and strong advocacy for our child. They helped us navigate an incredibly complex process and ultimately helped us reach an outcome that was even better than we had hoped for. We are incredibly grateful for their knowledge and the genuine care they showed our family. Every person we interacted with was warm, professional, and supportive. Having a team we trusted to guide us through each step made such a difference during what was otherwise a very stressful and emotional time. The outcome was truly life-changing for our family, and I will always be grateful for the role they played in helping us get there.

I highly recommend this special education law firm to anyone looking for a successful outcome. I…read morewas referred to Megan Law Firm by one of their clients, a school board member, who confidently assured me that this firm genuinely cares about its clients and that most school districts fear them. The public school system failed my daughter, as we know they do when it comes to special education. My daughter struggled in her previous high school due to a lack of academic support and IEP services not being implemented. To top it off, her ADA rights were violated by not having a functioning elevator for individuals with disabilities under Title II. However, an excellent outcome was possible due to a great legal team and the extra help from our attorney, Mr. McDaniel, who successfully got my daughter into private school with transportation included, funded by her school district due to her cognitive and physical challenges. Therefore, Megan Nuñez Special Education Law Firm is on of the best in San Diego due to its dedication and excellent team that prioritizes clients--aiming for the best possible results. Due to their high demand and busy caseloads, communication can be difficult and there is a waitlist, but the outcome justifies the wait; be patient, buckle up, and trust the process.

We love St. Andrew's Preschool! Our daughter started in the Tiny Tots Program, and while we were…read moreinitially nervous about transitioning her to a new school at such a young age, we knew from the moment we attended the open house that we had made the right decision. Meeting the Tiny Tot teachers, touring the classroom, and learning about the curriculum immediately put our minds at ease. The teachers and staff at St. Andrew's Preschool are incredibly kind, caring, and attentive. If our daughter ever has a difficult drop-off, there is always a teacher ready to give her extra love and attention until she feels comfortable. We also love the variety of crafts, activities, and learning opportunities they provide. The daily photos shared through the preschool's app give us a fun glimpse into her day and reassure us that she is happy and engaged. Looking back, enrolling our daughter in the Tiny Tots Program has been such a positive experience for us. We've seen her grow so much in her social skills, confidence, and excitement to try new things! We feel so lucky to have found a school where we know our daughter is safe, loved and having a great time with friends. We highly recommend St. Andrews Preschool and the Tiny Tot Program!

My older daughter, now 48, began preschool there in 1979. It was a wonderful, caring place with…read morekind teachers who worked tirelessly to educate the children. Back then they brought in a PB institution, Janie Cushing, to teach tap and ballet. Our daughter loved it and continued with Janie for several years. The best memories of the great education my girl received. I'm so glad it's going strong.

On a recent Crystal Cruise's karaoke session, I decided to try "My Way" even though I did not…read morepractice and not harness it yet. I managed to follow the prompt during the first half of the song and gave it all (minding 'articulation' along the way) for the second half, feeling the energy from the crowd-I've never had that kind of free-flowing, walking-on-cloud, audience-responding, everything-going-My-Way feeling. At the end, I didn't know if I got a standing ovation, but everybody was applauding wildly. It's real admiration and feels JUST WONDERFUL! Janet, thank you very, very much! I never imagined that I would get public acknowledgement for my singing. (People compliment me on my dancing, but I feel so undeserved and embarrassed for being praised.) At the very beginning my singing was really lousy and I never dared to sing publicly for fear of offending people. (People are happy even if you dance lousily before them, but bad singing is unbearable noise.) I'd say nowadays my singing is better than my dancing. I sing solo and I control my own performance, while I still struggle to be a good leader when dancing. Thankfully yours, Hui

Janet is a wonderful voice coach. I've been taking private virtual lessons as a beginner in…read moresinging from her for a few months, and she continues to amaze me in each every session how she pays attention every second and analyzes every small details to provide feedback guiding me for continuous improvements. In the meantime, the process is always relaxing and enjoyable. Janet is extraordinarily talented as a voice coach! Susie