My child started attending Merry Go Round Learning Center in January 2023 and has been there ever…read moresince. My overall experience has been extremely positive. I would highly recommend this center because they have truly fostered my child's holistic development, from academic milestones to crucial social-emotional skills, all within an exceptionally clean, organized, and healthy environment. Last weekend we were at a family party, and I overheard my child independently using language to explain why he was feeling frustrated to a friend, demonstrating the emotional regulation skills he's learned here. My toddler proudly points out letters and numbers everywhere we go, a direct result of the strong academic foundation Merry Go Round has provided. All of the Staff had patience during his potty training journey, they were all truly remarkable and made the process so much smoother for both of us. My husband and I can go to work worry free, and know our child is safe. I would highly recommend it without hesitation to other families looking for truly exceptional childcare. Also the arts and crafts the kiddos make are amazing!!

All the staff is great, I have seen an improvement in my child's growth. I love all the creative…read moreart work we are sent home with. You can tell they truly care about the kids and I value their safety protocols.

This place is really first rate. The school has great teachers and the assistants are also…read moreawesome. I had the privilege of coming in today as a volunteer. The kids and the interaction with the teachers are awesome. It is very clear that there is structure. The children are all multi-cultural. So everyone is happy! If I had children this age I would definetly recomment this Head Start program! Great Job!

What can I say about this place ..the only way to know about it is to experience the magic that is…read morebeing created at this location..I have sent both of my sons here and they have both grown into fine young boys..my 7 year old had a wonderful guidance/teacher and learned so much in very little time ..my 4 year old son just promoted from Headstart to kinder and boy let me tell you it's magic alright..haha this little guy was very hard headed and didn't want to open up to anyone always independent but since he started Headstart he thrived ..now we can't stop him from talking to everyone lol he has made me very proud in how much he has learned and everything he's done and it's all thanx to his teachers ms Tiffany and ms Lisa ..they very great with kids and have done a great job with my son and his education ..Thanx again!!

True that this is "a hidden gem!" We were referred 4 years ago now by a coworker. Both our children…read morehave attended, and we've had nothing but GREAT experiences. We are not members of this church, in fact, I've never attended. This review is solely on the school. Our children were both incredibly shy when they started. Our children love all the teachers and know them by name now. Miss Danielle's class was where they both started, and Miss Danielle was magical at getting them to open up. All the teachers are wonderful at giving recaps on how the day went, their nap, what they're struggling with, if they got owies, etc. They both LOVE going to school, and I love dropping them off and picking them up. It was very hard for me to choose someone else to care for my babies when they were little, and I am blessed to have found this school! The teachers work with each individual child to give them what they need most to grow. Other perks - They are year-round, have dance or soccer available, will cloth diapers, really help with potty training (they even let ME know when I could start making changes at home!), involve the whole child, and are unbelievably affordable in comparison to other schools. We love the date night opportunities, BBQ events, Halloween Trunk or Treat, etc. that is incorporated throughout the year. The school is AMAZING at getting families involved together (something I truly am terrible at!) Which goes above and beyond my expectations for a preschool. I absolutely love the extra community they are - and again, we're not members of the church! They treat all the families like family The only downsides would be that one of rhe playgrounds is sandy. So my 2yo's needed to wear shoes that I didn't care about sand getting in them. And that monthly payment needed to be by check and not electronic payment. We LOVE this school!

Awesome Pre-school! My son attended pre-school and also is currently attending their after school…read moreprogram. Wonderful and loving teacher's. They have just launch their new app where you can monitor your child's progress, send a quick text to the teacher and even better make a payment. Love love love!!

This is an AMAZING school. We brought our daughter here when she was a little bit over a year. We…read moreinvestigated and looked at many schools in the area and beyond, and this was by far the BEST choice. Unlike other day care facilities, this is actually a school, meaning that they don't look at your kids while you are working, but they rather teach them with the Montessori method a bunch of things: they learn playing, interacting with each other, and taking responsibility for themselves. I can attest to how much our little one has progressed under Miss Denise eye, an outstanding teacher and a great person. We feel like the school helps her mature and grow each day without the stress and competitiveness that other schools promote. The school is also very diverse, which for us was definitely a must! All teachers in the school -Miss Denise, Miss Dess and Miss Sophia--are amazing people and gifted teachers. When we expressed our concerns and preoccupations, sometimes in ways that could be less than rational, they would never judge us, they will take at face value our concerns and listen to us. We not only have peace of mind when we drop our little one at the school, we are actually full of joy to see her walk to her school, which she claims is the most beautiful school in the world. During these trying times of the pandemic, Miss Denise and the other teachers went above and beyond to make us feel safe. The school closed during the lockdown, but it reopened with the necessary precautions. Miss Denise has been following the CDC guidelines and the county guidelines for day care facilities and communicating with parents so that everybody is safe. Miss Denise, Miss Dess and Miss Sophia are like family to us, we love them for everything they do for our daughter. Ohh, and did we mention that the school is really affordable???

My son went here for 3 years. Denise is the most caring and capable teacher you could want for your…read morechild. Always puts the best interest of your child first. He learned so much! What a wonderful place to be.

The staff is absolutely wonderful and they care about the kids. Great teachers and definitely…read moreprepared my granddaughter for Kindergarten. She learned her #'s up to 100 by site as well as her alphabets and writing her name. She also learned Spanish as well with numbers and colors etc. She also learned to write her name and was being taught how to write sentences and read.

From the owner: Bilingual Spanish / English Preschool for Young Learners…read more Experience a vibrant learning environment that nurtures your child's budding intellect with the perfect blend of two languages. Our program introduces young learners to both Spanish and English, paving the way for a brighter and global future.

I was fortunate enough to be able to have stayed home with my kids for a long time. Going back to…read morework was a very hard choice for our family. Especially since I don't have a close friend or family member to drop my daughter off at school for me so that I can make it on time to work. Luckily I found Rita!! My daughter loves her and I completely trust her with my child, which says a lot because I do NOT trust just anyone with my baby. I recommend her to anyone who is looking for daycare. The kids there make themselves at home and are very well taken care of. Ms. Rita is awesome and is soooo reliable. I have never had a problem with her. Her patience seems to be never ending, the kids adore her. 5 stars is well deserved!

Our family loves Ms. Rita! I did quite a bit of research for different daycare options and am so…read morethankful we found this in-home daycare. My husband was able to stay home with our kids until my son was 2 1/2 and my daughter was 1 so we thought it would be very difficult to transition but it only took a couple days before they were happily being dropped off. They've now been attending for about 8 months. Rita is very patient and loving toward the kids, super organized, not to mention lots of fun. My son was a late talker and having been at home hadn't had many social interaction opportunities but has flourished in every way under her care. She has a great outdoor space, the kids really enjoy playing with the water station and all the other activities, plus she cooks healthy meals that my kids actually enjoy eating (my son can be very picky). Rita has also worked with our work hours which aren't always constant; we honestly couldn't ask for more!!

Just updating my review after almost 1.5 years at AOP. We are obsessed with this place. Our toddler…read moreis engaged and learning so much here! Just a few things she definitely didn't learn from us: -"agua," "buh bye," "night night" -"all done" with sign language too -the sign for "milk" She also gets so much exercise and outdoor time on the play area and has learned how to climb up and push herself down the slide. We love that the app keeps us updated with photos and other events throughout the day (all food, diapers, naps). The staff also keep us updated if there are any sicknesses going around or if the group is going through anything challenging (like the biting phase!) and what they are doing to address it. Now that our baby is eating solids we love the convenience of all of her meals and milk being provided (included in the cost!). The meals are well-rounded and it's so cute that they all eat together at a table! I think it encourages my baby to eat more when she sees her friends doing so. We also love that they keep the cohort together and how the teachers move along with the kids from room to room as they grow. I am not sure if this will continue into preschool, but just having Miss Mariela from the infant to toddler phase has been a true blessing for us. I can't tell you how many times I have showed my mom friends the app or told them about the things AOP offers and they say "wow my daycare doesn't do all that!" It takes a village to raise kids these days. The first part is finding that village, and the second is finding one to love your baby like family. We have found that in AOP. They truly care about your child like their own

We absolutely love AOP. The teachers are phenomenal and we feel that they have so much love for our…read morechild. Every day our kid is so excited to go to daycare that she's literally banging on our front door to get out when we tell her it's time to "go to school" haha. If you're looking for a daycare that fosters learning, language development, kindness and growth, this is the place for you. We cannot say enough positive things about AOP!

I LOVE this program. My daughter started here at 11 weeks old. The teachers are friendly and…read morecompassionate and provide lots of updates to keep me at ease! Every time I show up my daughter is playing or being well taken care of! My daughter goes easily to Ms. Tiffany; Ms. Chanel; Ms. River and Ms. Shanice! We love the purple room! Even Yesenia and Ms. Tamika who run the program hang out and play with the kids on their breaks! The part time program is amazing and I can use up to 24.5 hours and mix/match my days and times which is perfect for my hectic and unpredictable work schedule. I highly recommend this program and thank everyone for keeping my daughter safe and HAPPY!

COTR has taken incredible care of my infant since starting daycare! He loves his teachers and all…read morehis friends. We are so lucky to have this wonderful place in our neighborhood!

We've had such a great experience at this preschool. Our son has had Ms. Serena and Ms. Sarah as…read morehis teachers, and they are incredibly kind and genuinely care about the kids and their families. The entire staff is wonderful and always greets my son by name and with a smile. We also love the family and community events that Ms. Hunter, the director, has created--they make it easy to feel connected and involved. On top of that, the preschool is very affordable, which is such a bonus for the level of care they provide. Our son is happy, excited to go each day, and we truly couldn't ask for more. Highly recommend!

Our little guy loved La Mesa Methodist. They offered a nurturing environment and he enjoyed going…read moreto school! It's difficult to leave your child in the hands of someone else, especially when they are not fully able to communicate their needs. The staff was attentive and always sent a photo after morning drop off to show how great he was doing. We also really appreciated how accommodating they were. Definitely recommend!

Very professional and dependable. Works with my schedule and gets my kids to school on time and…read moresafely. Highly recommended!

Miss O has been our child care provider for five years! Since my child has been 5 months old. She…read moreis a wonderful person. Miss O has taught my son how to spell, read and write. He is now 5 and preparing for kindergarten. Miss O is accommodating and always happy to have her early learners. She always gives her uninvited attention with a smile on her face. Miss O is patient, caring, giving and kind. Her home is my child's home away from home. I have nothing to worry about when I leave my children with Miss O. Miss O also takes the time to tutor my 10 year old. She's amazing! Thank you Miss O!