We've been part of Foothill Country Day School for 10 years, starting from preschool, and now our…read moreson is entering 8th grade. What stands out to us is that this school truly focuses on the whole child. Yes, the academics are good, but more importantly, our son has learned how to think independently, treat others with kindness, and carry himself with confidence and respect. Over the years, we've watched him grow into a confident, kind, and grounded young person - something we value even more than academic success. As parents, we've also grown alongside our child. The school supports families with open communication and by bringing in experts to talk about real-life topics like mental health, screen time and gaming, and what the future might look like for our kids - all of which have been incredibly helpful for us as parents. After 10 years here, this has been more than just a school experience - it's shaped our family in the best way.

In June, my time at Foothill Country Day School will officially come to an end, and so writing my…read morereview now seems fitting. I have been a student at FCDS since their preschool program, "The Seedling School", all the way up until this year, my 8th grade year. That's about 10 years of being at the same school, and honestly, I would be lying if I said that I was excited about leaving, or looking forward to high school. That is the effect that Foothill can have on your child. Throughout my years here, I have walked onto campus each day greeted by compassionate and dedicated teachers and faculty, and smiling faces from my peers. Welcoming does not even begin to explain the environment that this school offers. Part of Foothill's mission statement is that it is a "safe, nurturing, and inclusive community", and I strongly believe that it is all of that and more. The students here are empathetic, supportive, engaged, and accepting. That is not to say that everyone is perfect, or that conflict between peers does not occur. Part of growing up is making poor choices, but more importantly learning from them. From a very young age, I was taught problem-solving skills and how to be empathetic when approaching challenges, and you can see that maturity shine through in our older students. I am a girl who pursues many activities, meaning I know many people outside FCDS. I can confidently say that I almost never meet students my age that are quite as mature, or that will look you in the eye and shake your hand when they meet you. My sister has also said this many times, like when meeting my friends or hearing them speak in front of others, you can notice a clear difference between Foothill students and other children our age. There are so many things that I could choose to write about, but one thing that I would love prospective families to know about is our Community Talk program. Every morning, we have something called Community. At Community, we do announcements and those kinds of things. Sometimes even student performances. However, the main focus of our meetings is hearing each student give a Community Talk. This is where students, 4th-8th grade, give a speech in front of the rest of the grades in their Community group based on a certain topic. For example, in the 6th-8th grade Community meetings, a child from one of those grades gets up in front of everyone to give a speech on a topic. One week the theme might be "Being Your Best Self Advocate" or "Qualities of a Great Leader." While it may seem scary to have to do, it forces students to get out of their comfort zone, and teaches them crucial public speaking skills. Community Talks are such an important and unique asset to Foothill, and they really do help to create leaders. I also just really want to let any prospective families know that we have some of the most incredible teachers and educators. In my 9 years here, I have left each June for summer break being sad to leave a teacher, and then suddenly another incredible one is waiting for me in September. They are all so dedicated and hardworking, and their commitment is unmatched. The way they show up for us students is truly inspiring, and they are always there to talk or help us through our ups and downs. I see many of them more as mentors than teachers, to be honest, because they are always there to give advice and sometimes just to listen. I feel so seen and heard at this school, and I can only hope that high school can offer me something close. If you are looking for a school that can offer your child a great education, teachers and students who care, a variety of athletics and clubs, a solid theatre program (I could write essays about this), a beautiful campus, and overall, a life-changing experience that will set them up for high school and beyond, you have come to the right place. Yes, the academics are challenging, and can honestly sometimes be overwhelming in the upper school. However, the rigor just adds to the personal growth your child will have, and I can truthfully say that I am grateful for the long nights. I feel so prepared to pursue whatever it is that I want after Foothill, because of all my years here. I am walking away with so many memories and experiences that I know I wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. FCDS really is one of a kind.

If we don't express our life experiences, no one will know. (Lori K.)…read moreMy son who attended WCS in preschool at the age of two years old and may seem young. I tried to teach him at home and my son had absolutely no interest - which gets into another whole analysis with learning disorders and what not.. He dropped out 6 times!!!! I explained to my son, you have to learn your ABC's and how to count to 10. He graduated! Then started kindergarten, and had a very hard time. In second grade the school recommended to transfer him to public school For free additional help (Now I believe WCS can accommodate more with disorders in kids as I believe they have an onsite program to assist better). I did send my child to a public school, and he was depressed for the entire 3 years! I worked hard during the recession and told my husband I am placing our child back at Western. And as Soon as I told our son, there was a sense of hope. He returned in sixth grade and graduated high school. Today he is an IT Tech for a mortgage company and has a heart that is open to life with non--judgment. He's trying to figure out how to make this world a better place. If anyone ever wanted to reach out and hear my story, I am willing to talk to you in person through WCS.. But he survived because I put him back at Western and he met his lifelong friends that he still relates with today as life-long friends

We were looking for a daycare we felt comfortable with. We found that place at Western. My Son is…read morenow in 3rd grade with them. We can't say enough good things about it. It came as a recommendation. And we have been so pleased with their care and teachings. We love the family that my son and use have made not only with faculty but with fellow parents as well.

Beautiful church, the ceiling and stain glass windows create a lovely place to gather. My family…read moreand I attended a wedding here. The Father who presided over the wedding was hilarious. We did have park a block or so down the street.

The reviews would be more accurate if there was enough people actually reviewing and expressed how…read morethey really felt about this school. My daughter was in first grade and would come home crying because the teacher yelled at her and other students. She came home crying telling me constantly she did not want to go to this school anymore. I confronted the teacher about this and things changed immediately after me keeping her home for a few days trying to decide whether I wanted her to finish the school year there. The teacher knew my kids reaction if she yelled which wasn't denied on her part that she did indeed yell at the students. She was nicer the last month of school that I kept her there. I paid the school registration for the year before I decided I was no longer bringing her back for the next school year and they did not want to refund my money and didn't care that we were leaving. Their administrative assistant Mrs Diego has the worse attitude, it's obvious she does not like her job and always seems unhappy when asked questions. The hospitality from her is horrible and uncomfortable. I have had my child in Catholic school since she was 4 Years old, unfortunately her old school shut down so it is the only reason why I moved her to OLA. She is 7 years old and she is forgetting her prayers, this school feels more of a high end public school in uniform, I did not feel it high standards on their curriculum or religion. I pulled her out and moved her to another Catholic school and I am excited to start our journey with them, their administrative staff is amazing, they try to be involved with the families since the first day you meet them.

If I can give a thousand stars I would. I am very great full for all the staff and teachers in this…read moreplace my daughter has been a student here for 3 years and has learned so much . These teachers truly care about the kids and work very hard to help them succeed.you will not regret bringing your children here they make cute events for the kids . And keep them engaged by making school fun Mrs Garcia , Mrs castro, Mrs calinco the best hands down .

Best elementary school in the world. Wonderful caring teachers and Sumner Danbury produces…read morewonderful caring students. Claremont's hidden gem!!! Go Sumner Dolphins & Danbury Dragons. WE LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Parent of 2 children, we were an MTV family for 4 years (2021-2025). We chose MTV because the Dual…read moreLanguage Immersion ("DLI") program was very appealing to us. Since we started school right out of Covid, we were very understanding with teacher absence, changing howework and study policies, screen time, and remote learning. Over time, we noticed that both student attrition and teacher turnover is very, very high. We have gone through 2 principals, 1 music teacher, and 3 DLI teachers have come and gone. The school uses Class Dojo for teacher-parent communication. DLI: Kinder, First, and Third grade have excellent teachers. DLI is not offered for TK. Not all DLI teachers are native Spanish speakers. The model is supposed to be 50% English, 50% Spanish, but is closer to 80/20 when you factor in that PE, music, and art and garden time is conducted in English. Parents have asked for more Spanish books in the library which was granted with some resistance. Parents have asked for Spanish book clubs or after-school learning in a fun environment to promote Spanish speaking, as of this review neither have been implemented. In-class screen time is a little high in my opinion, almost all reading and testing is performed on an iPad. Starting the morning with screen time is not ideal, but I also understand the teachers must made do with the tools they are given. The school curriculum is not very rigorous. I have two high performers, yet much of learning takes place at home. Music and track are offered starting 4th grade. Robotics was offered for the first time during Spring '25 for 3rd grade and above.Because the DLI cohorts stay in the same group as they go from grade to grade, we have gotten to know the other students and their families very well. Tutoring in math and Spanish is very limited and not available for all students whose parents want them to improve. From a school culture perspective, the environment is extremely welcoming. We have used on campus therapy/counseling services offered, and the same counselor did not return the following year (we only used it 2 school yrs). PreK: State funded and on-campus. Has it's own enclosed playground and pickup/dropoff gate. Children have 2 in-class restrooms. Amazing group of teachers! Mrs Madisenne and her team are top notch, extremely patience and kind, and they host MONTHLY parent-student activities and 2 singing performances (winter and spring). PreK was our favorite time at MTV. PFA: IG handle is mountainviewPFA There is so much drama. The same officers cycle through different positions from year to year. The officers are not open to new ideas, do not follow their own Bylaws and Principal Hawkins does not enforce them. If you are an actively involved parent, please plan accordingly. The same events and fundraisers take place year after year: -APEX run -Popcorn/cookie/cheesecake sales -Trunk or Treat -Christmas Boutique-huge effort with little return -Read-A-Thon -Kona Ice - every Friday after school when the weather is warm -Various local "family dine out" nights scattered throughout the year -Dances and Movie Nights have not been consistent over the years Overall I give the school a C- It's saving grace is the sense of community. The decision to leave MTV was made after careful consideration and deliberation, especially since we made very strong friendships. We were not given an exit interview.

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Our son started in the Teddy Bear classroom this fall and we are very happy with our decision. In 4…read moreshort months, he has made so many educational advancements all while having fun with his new friends. Most importantly, this is all made possible by his incredible teachers - Teacher Atziri, Teacher Taylor, Teacher Luz and everyone else that helps throughout the day. They could not be more caring, loving and patient with the kids. It's clear to us that these people love their jobs and are so incredibly thankful that we get to benefit from their passion.

Both of my children have attended ECC since they were babies, one graduated and headed on to…read moreelementary school and my younger is in the final year in the Rainbow Room. Our family has appreciated the excellent care our kids have received for nearly nine years. The teachers are warm and caring, and develop strong relationships with the children. Kristy, who has been running ECC for many years as the director, is responsive, attentive and a pleasure to work with. ECC teachers enjoy the work they do, and plan engaging and enriching activities. They do lots of age appropriate activities every day: arts and crafts, singing, reading stories, outside/inside free play, walks, circle time where they focus on letter and number recognition and for the older preschool classes Spanish Circle. There's a good mix of activities and my kids have had fun while developing skills that prepare them well for the transition to kindergarten. I'd highly recommend ECC to any parents looking for daycare or preschool for their kids. They do a fantastic job and create a warm, welcoming and caring environment for the kids and parents alike.

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Great school! Teachers are all great. My daughter started in 1st grade with Ms Hines, she still…read moretalks about how much she loves her 3 years later. Every teacher each year has just been awesome. The school goes out of their way to provide fun and activities for the students thought out the community, which makes it cost effective for parents. I could go on and on about all the wonderful things. Even the preschool staff is warm and welcoming, very engaging. My son is in kindergarten now and both teachers are wonderful with the students my son loves Ms. Tran.

Horrible handling of on going racism, bullying, and harassment. There is no unity among students. (…read moreespecially for low economic students from district boundaries redrawn that include Pomona resident students) Very competitive between Claremont students vs Pomona students that belong to the same district because of district boundaries including them together. My student was labeled as an English language learner for 7 years and could not speak any other language besides English which I informed the school of. Until student was fed up & told the test administrator I don't know what you are saying when given a test in Spanish then was taken off program after 7 years.

All district staffs Very friendly and helpful, feel like home and not nervous while dealing with…read morethem