My oldest son has attended since he was 2 and he is now 5 and heading to Kindergarten, while my…read moreyoungest started a year ago and will continue until he is ready for kindergarten. I LOVE this school! The teachers are amazing and treat my sons like family. The structure is fantastic and the director is well educated, accommodating, and works very hard to advocate for every single child in her care. I cannot give this school enough kudos! My oldest is more than ready for kindergarten with the skills he learned at ACV and my 2.5 year old is learning so much from their teaching. Give it a chance and you will not be sorry!

I will never recover from the trauma and abuse I endured at Valley Christian Academy. As an adult,…read moreI have been diagnosed with C-PTSD in relation to my experiences there. I left after Junior High without a will to continue living. I only remember bits and pieces of 5th grade. In 6th grade, we were taken to Ironwood Christian Camp for a week to be 'broken and reshapen in the image of God like Adam at an age we need it most,' where I was physically, spiritually, and emotionally abused by the adults responsible for my safety. We had to swim in a lake we were told "natoriously gives rashes to whoever showers last." Then, I was TOLD to shower last by Cindy Mudgett. The next morning, Ms Mudgett woke me up cheerfully telling me it was time to hike to Soldier Mountian. (Previous to the trip, we were told this hike is extreme, and optional.) I told her no. I told her I had a horrible rash between my legs and on my skin and that it hurt to walk. She smiled so sadistically I will never forget it, and she said "too bad, get up you have 5 minutes." while threatening to grab my blankets. I proceeded to hike for hours without any food or water. My whole class was crying because the hike was so hard, and we were only 11 or 12 years old. We were told the point was to feel 'God help you get to the top.' Cindy Mudgett still works at the school. I have plenty of memories of Joel preaching/shouting to us as children in chapel to what can be summerized as "why white male superiority is important: God says so." I felt empowered to leave a review after seeing some of the other ones left here. I am so heartbroken knowing my parents paid tens of thousands of dollars throughout the years for my education of memorizing Bible verses and having things like 'damnation' be my volcabulary words. If you love your children, do not send them to Valley Christan Academy. They will attempt to break the personaility out of them.

Overall a great curriculum and liked how children were challenged to reach their highest potential…read more I think this school was way better than public school and gave my grandson a good spiritual and intellectual start in life. On the other hand, my grandson had one teacher who was completely inexperienced and not a good teacher at all. she did not return to teach the next year stating that teaching was not for her.

Outstanding curriculum that not only is fun and engaging but prepares our preschooler for…read morekindergarten. We love and appreciate the teachers and the director. Security is great which gives peace of mind too.

My daughter attended the elementary school and I just took her out because in my opinion they are…read morenot teaching values and facts consistent with reality.

We are so thankful we chose Trinity Preschool! Our daughter recently graduated, and we have seen…read moreher grow so much during her time there. She has developed wonderful friendships and grown in confidence through the care, encouragement, and investment of her teachers and the entire staff. We feel strongly that Trinity has prepared her well for entering elementary school this year. Through their play-centered approach, she has developed strong interpersonal and classroom skills, along with a great foundation in early reading and writing. We also deeply appreciate Trinity's faith-centered values and the opportunity for our daughter to learn about God and His love in a way that is age-appropriate, engaging, and meaningful to her. We are forever grateful for Trinity and these special early years with our daughter, and we look forward to returning with our son!

We have been so blessed to have chosen Trinity for our daughter! From the education to the…read moreteachers, the school is absolutely wonderful! It's also very clean, which was a top priority for us when choosing a school. And there are a lot of great families that go there as well! We looked forward to sending our second child there as well!

We have fond memories of Little Shining Stars Preschool. It was safe, small, and affordable…read more There were field trips and plenty of activities for the little ones. Ms. Laurel is the big shining star and models what it is to be kind, patient, and responsible. She is so approachable and there is no wonder why there is usually a waiting list. Don't knock on the front door of the house. During business hours, enter through the side gate to the backyard on Marlene and enter the preschool door in the backyard. Love this place!

Our family feels so incredibly fortunate that we found Little Shining Stars Preschool. Our daughter…read moreis currently a student there and the care and attention and education she is receiving is incredible thanks to Miss Laurel and her co-teacher Mrs. Biggs. It is so amazing to have found a school that is offering our daughter such a high quality education and experience and is still this affordable. We all want the best for our kids, and that's what each family gets at Little Shining Stars Preschool.

I had a list of the top preschool choices for Santa Barbara and visited BHY's campus first…read more Everything from security, cleanliness, staff education and credentials, to teaching philosophies, parent association participation and the general upbeat vibe got me filling out an application that day. I have two little ones attending and growing up with caring teachers and loving friends. It's a Jewish preschool, but the attendance is mixed Religon. If you're looking to tour preschools, you need to tour this one because this will be the one you compare all others too!

Our family loves BHY Preschool. My son cannot wait to go to school 3 days/week and sometimes even…read morebegs to stay when I arrive to pick him up. I have to say, that I toured many schools in town, but when I toured BHY, none of them could compare. We knew it was right for us. What sets BHY apart is the caring staff and teachers. I am constantly impressed at every teachers' interaction with my son. They even have 3 male teachers. I like my son having this wonderful example of gender equality. Having a healthy lunch and snack is important to me, their meal program is mostly organic and low sugar. When I ask my 3 year old what he wants for dinner, he responds "quinoa" (thanks BHY!). My son really likes outdoor activities, so the vegetable garden, shaded play areas and hiking are what he most enjoys. Another thing that continues to impress me is that there is a director and an assistant director that are not also teachers. This makes for a very organized school. All of this with a great teacher/student ratio...is my 2nd son 18 months yet?!

I miss the student worker sondra schmidt she was so nice and dedicated to her work by staying in…read moresanta Maria all week for work when nowhere to stay at night yet she had the best attitude and was the biggest help I miss her.

Allan Hancock is the best, and has provided a good education as well as needed accommodations, they…read moreprovide facilitations to textbook cost free as well as having a good environment

All three of my boys are dyslexic, and I have spent years fighting a system that was fully prepared…read moreto let them fall through the cracks academically. By the time I realized how severe the situation truly was, thanks to years of the school district lying, manipulating and gaslighting me, my children were years behind and being pushed through school without the ability to properly read, write, or do math independently. I refused to allow that to become their future. Like many parents of struggling learners, I was desperate to find help -- and unfortunately, not all "experts" are created equal. We had an extremely painful experience with our first educational therapist, whose treatment of my child caused real emotional harm. After that, I became incredibly guarded, skeptical, and hypercritical of anyone I considered bringing into my son's life. I wasn't just looking for someone qualified. I needed someone safe, compassionate, ethical, patient, and genuinely skilled at teaching complex learners. Thank god for Kellie Henkel at Lights On Learning. Kellie completely changed Hudson's life. In just ONE year, she helped Hudson close massive academic gaps -- literally 4-6 grade levels in multiple areas. The progress has been unbelievable. What felt impossible a year ago is now our reality. Hudson went from feeling defeated and overwhelmed by school to believing in himself academically again. But what makes Kellie extraordinary is not just her skill level -- it's who she is as a person. She is kind, patient, calm, compassionate, encouraging, deeply knowledgeable, and an absolute badass when it comes to teaching kids with learning differences. She knows exactly how to push students while still protecting their confidence and emotional well-being. Hudson trusted her. He felt safe with her. She rebuilt not only academic skills, but self-esteem. As a mother who has lived through the trauma of watching her children be failed by schools and hurt by professionals who were supposed to help them, I cannot explain the level of gratitude I feel for Kellie. She will forever be part of our family's story. If your child is struggling -- trust your gut. Do not let anyone convince you your child is lazy, unmotivated, or incapable. The right intervention and the right teacher can completely change the trajectory of a child's life. Kellie Henkel did exactly that for Hudson, and I will never be able to thank her enough for what she has done for our family.

Kellie helped our son to improve his speech, reading and writing abilities when he was 5 years old…read more We noticed he was pronouncing certain letter sounds and words incorrectly and became concerned when we were unable to help him. We wanted him to get the help he needed before attending Kindergarten. We were so happy when we found Kellie and could not believe how quickly our son made progress. The very first day she worked with him we saw improvement and hope. Kellie is incredibly caring, patient, kind and resourceful. Not only did she help our son but she also helped my husband and I understand what was happening with our son's speech and explained ways that we could help him using her proven methods. Kellie knows how to engage with her students and makes learning fun and enjoyable. I highly recommend her!