Oak Grove School is such an outstanding environment for a child to learn, develop and flourish…read more It's faculty and staff are top notch and truly believe in the mission of the school. OGS provides excellent college preparatory education in an environment that allows the individual to discover, question and explore. - Former Staff Member

Oak Grove is a place where every child is met exactly where they are. This is one of the most…read morepowerful ways to raise inquisitive, healthy adults. OGS is a caring, inclusive, open-minded community. Students are given opportunities to explore nature, the world, and themselves in ways few other schools are able to offer. It was my home for 8 years, and I still feel at home when I visit campus. Keep doing what you do best, and go Lizards!

This is a wonderful pre-school, our little one is so happy to go and see his friends. Every staff…read moreperson is very pleasant, kind and helpful. I feel completely safe leaving our child at Holly Cross. Even during this Covid virus, they follow the state safety guidelines and are very cautious about keeping clean, wearing masks and washing hands. I recommend this preschool two any parent considering day care.

My son first started with holy cross in 2007...my now 4 year old daughter has been going there…read moresince we moved back to the area...she loves it...and loves that they have so many animals!!...the teachers are all super nice...I wouldn't want her anywhere else!

Finding a daycare you truly trust with your child is everything, and we've felt so grateful to have…read morefound this one. Our daughter has been here for the past two years and the care they provide is exceptional. The teachers are warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in the kids. It's clear they create an environment where children feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. One thing we especially appreciate is the communication with parents -- they keep us informed and are always thoughtful and responsive. They also put so much effort into planning engaging activities and fun days, both in the classroom and on outings, which makes every week feel special for the kids. Knowing our daughter is in such caring and capable hands gives us so much peace of mind. We truly feel lucky to be part of this community.

Our daughter started here at 7 months. The transition from home to full time daycare was a lot for…read moreall of us, but VCLCs team was so reassuring and she is now thriving there. They have a great staff of teachers and all staff greet our daughter by name. Miss Victoria (director) is personable, professional and runs a great program.

My daughter, whom I have shared custody with, was attending this preschool. The other parent was…read moreone of the teachers who worked at the school and made the times I was to pick up my daughter very stressful. I belong to the LGBT community and was being harassed at Noah's Ark because of this. At first I didn't have anything against the school, I knew that it was just me and the other parent not getting along. I talked to the principal and made a formal complaint against this teacher, the other parent. We agreed that it would be in everybody's best interest if the other parent was not present in the classroom when it was my time to pick up my daughter. However, later on in a court hearing, a letter that the principal had written stating "no incidents have been brought to my attention regarding poor exchanges" had been used against me. I quickly contacted the principal and reminded her that I had made a formal complaint not too long back. She had forgotten. I asked for a copy of the complaint I had made for evidence. She told me that the file was private and that I could not receive a copy. I tried diplomatically to resolve a serious problem at Noah's Ark and was told that we could make peace just to be back-stabbed later at a time when it mattered a great deal.

My daughter went to Noah's Ark Preschool for three years. She absolutely loved it! The staff are…read moreawesome and very experienced. My daughter was well socialized and totally prepared for kindergarten by the time she was four and a half. The kids have fun and learn alot there. Lots of great field trips too! And compared to many other preschools in Ojai, Noah's Ark is very affordable and offers scholarships. I am really glad my daughter had the opportunity to go there and she really loves and misses all her old teachers.

My husband and I first found Carousel Montessori Preschool a few months after our daughter turned 2…read moreand we are so glad that we did. We are so thankful for the care and attention that the owners (Ms. Robin and Ms. Beth) as well as all of the teachers put into the children. We appreciate how Carousel got to know Zoey as an individual. Over the past 3+ years our daughter has thrived at this school. She is confident and happy. As parents, we are extremely happy with the education she has received and confident that she has been very well prepared for her future.

Update to my review from 2022!…read more My daughter is aging out and we are really going to miss Carousel. Once my daughter got started here potty training really took off! (Shoutout to Ms Bit, potty training legend) Kiddo just had a kindergarten assessment and they told me she was so well prepared for school- something I can't take credit for. They put on the sweetest Christmas performance every year too which is so above and beyond for a preschool. Additionally they host optional enrichment classes like dance, gymnastics, basketball- super cool. I think I'm going to put our baby on the waitlist a year early to make sure he gets a spot when he turns 2.