As our family says goodbye to Legacy Montessori Christian School, we are filled with gratitude for…read morethe incredible foundation it has given our children. One of the things that has impressed us most is the Montessori approach. Both of our boys were reading by the age of four, developed a genuine love of learning, and entered each new stage with confidence. They learned early math concepts like addition and are heading into elementary school well-prepared academically. We truly believe the individualized, hands-on Montessori environment helped foster their independence, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning. Equally important to us was the Christian foundation of the school. It was such a blessing to know that the values and biblical principles being taught at school aligned with what we were teaching at home. Having that consistency during their early years was incredibly meaningful for our family. As we begin a new chapter, we do so with thankful hearts. Legacy has given our children a strong academic, spiritual, and personal foundation, and we will always be grateful for the role it has played in their lives. We highly recommend Legacy Montessori Christian School to any family looking for a nurturing, Christ-centered education that truly prepares children to thrive.

I love Legacy Montessori, my kids loved Legacy Montessori, Miss Katy, Miss Shay and all the…read moreteachers. This is the kind of school that you still follow on social media and still look at all your favorite teachers pictures and smile. Teachers are 5 star! Legacy, it has a great security system in the school, with an easy drop off. The school campus is small and great for little ones . 2 to 3-year-olds and even up I think to 5th. I really love the teaching style that my kids have at Legacy Montessori. my daughter and my son attended for two years and kindergarten through second and 3rd-4th. The school teacher Friday is amazing, subject, including speech, intimate, and our favorite mandarin. this one for us to continue a passion for Mandarin and we still have those in Mandarin and now have a live-in aupair from China. The school snd teachers Teach, kindness, respect, and sharing. Really, many of the things most public schools do not take consideration off. Really, still to this day, I value and love that this school took the time to get to know each family, and each child individually. There is upmost love and care for each of the family and children at the school. Unforgettable happy memories will forever be in my heart。Thank you, Ms. Katy, Ms. Shay!

I'll start off by saying as parents of two children who have both attended MCDC, it gives us…read morecomfort knowing this school has been around for more than 40 years. It was and has been an exceptional learning experience since starting our kids at the age of 2. The school provides a well-rounded, nurturing learning environment with all the necessary in-class tools and "extras" (farm animals and garden) to setup the kids for success. The staff and teachers have been amazing and we are very happy with our decision to enroll our kids in this school.

Amazing care and learning environment for children. The teachers are wonderful. Our kid is thriving…read morehere! The camaraderie and the way of teaching is true Montessori style. We love it! We are at such peace that our little one is truly looked after here and cared for.

Before becoming a parent, I did not fully appreciate how important it is to find experienced and…read moretrustworthy childcare. Fortunately, Montessori Center SD has been amazing for our family. We moved to San Diego two years ago. Before that, we had a childcare provider that we really loved, and we were concerned about finding something comparable. I think we contacted close to 25 different providers before deciding on Ms. Elizabeth and Montessori Center SD, and wow, what a great decision. She has far exceeded any expectations we had. We love the balance of free play and structured, Montessori-style learning. It feels like a lot of providers simply slap that word in their branding but aren't actually delivering. Ms. Elizabeth is the real deal, and it feels like our daughters really are learning and growing. Our older daughter started TK this past year, and she was extremely well prepared for basic writing, the ability to sit and concentrate, and general social dynamics. Beyond the basics, we love that Ms. Elizabeth creates opportunities throughout the year to come together and meet the other families and parents. The other amazing thing has been how healthy our kids have stayed over the last two years. In the past, we used to deal with the kids constantly picking up colds and germs, which were then seemingly re-shared and re-circulated without any real resolution. That hasn't happened over the last two years. *knock on wood* we are very grateful for whatever is working. TLDR - I would highly recommend Ms. Elizabeth and Montessori Center SD.

Elizabeth's program is wonderful! We were searching for a true Montessori school that takes…read morestudents 1 year old and younger, where our little one would be safe and supported in developing independence, life skills, social skills, and her educational interests. She has grown tremendously under Elizabeth's care, in her language skills, educational foundation, and social skills! Elizabeth has met her where she is at and kept her engaged. She has already met kindergarten readiness requirements even though kindergarten is years away. The class size is small, so my little has gotten lots of attention and been supported through success in toilet learning! Elizabeth uses positive discipline and redirection, effectively managing the class without shaming children. This was very important to us! Elizabeth has also been a great support, providing guidance, resources, and insight on how we can implement Montessori principles at home. She has helped me get a better grasp on positive discipline, and also helped me to navigate my child's developmental leaps. I recommend this school to all of my friends for the personalized attention for both students and parents, and true Montessori practices from age 3 months to 5 years!

We are beyond grateful to have had Ms. June be our daughter's teacher for almost 2 years. We…read moreenrolled her when she was 3. From day one, she helped her transition from a difficult experience at her previous school to a place where she could truly feel at home--comfortable, confident, and excited to come back each day. Brookie often tells us how much fun she has at school, and we've seen incredible growth in her speech, confidence, reading, and writing. One of our favorite moments is listening to her read us bedtime stories--something we never imagined she would enjoy so much at 4! Most of all, we deeply appreciate the exceptional care Ms. June has given. Her kindness, patience, and genuine love for her students have made a lasting difference in our daughter's life. It was bittersweet when our daughter transitioned to Kindergarten, but we're so glad that Ms June had given her the tools she needed. She was very well prepared for Kinder. Our son is now enrolled with Ms June and we couldn't be happier. Thank you for all that you do!

Making the transition from home care to day care was a huge change for us. Miss June made us feel…read morecomfortable and helped us with every step along the way. It is coming on a year since we've enrolled our little one, and we couldn't be happier. She has so many friends and has really blossomed in all sense of the word. The Montessori side of things has really helped to enrich my little one in communication and speech, reading and understanding, and overall skills have greatly improved. I really like the way Miss June takes the time to be involved with each of the children. She gives it that personal touch and I can see how much our little one looks up to her. Miss June's Montessori School was definitely the right decision for our little one. I would strongly recommend her as we love this school and it has been nothing but great for us.

Our little one attended Country Montessori school for two years in Dragonflies. We loved this…read moreschool so much. Susan and Jose were extremely welcoming from the very beginning. Setting up a tour and getting more information was a breeze. The facilities are clean, secure, and well thought out. Each classroom is explicitly arranged to encourage exploration and engagement. Ms. Corrales and all the teachers & staff truly care about each student. It always impressed me how they knew every kid's name and family, no matter which classroom or age. Our daughter always felt welcomed, safe, and cared for. As a parent, I truly appreciated the clear and quick communication we received from the newsletters, emails, and updated calendar on the parent portal. All questions were answered quickly. No communication was ever ignored or unaddressed. I looked forward to getting monthly Dragonfly newsletters and seeing photos of all the wonderful things they did. One thing I especially loved was how families were encouraged to come share cultural holidays, celebrations, and food with the class. Our daughter developed leaps and bounds in Dragonflies. A huge shoutout to Ms. Estrada, Ms. Jacdedt, and Ms. Ochoa! She's emerged more confident and capable. She problem-solves and approaches things from different perspectives. She's incredibly compassionate. She loves learning and pursues her curiosity. We see the impact of this school every day. Thank you, Country Montessori!

As a parent of a daughter who will graduate from Country Montessori School this year, I find myself…read morefeeling both incredibly proud and genuinely excited as she prepares to head to middle school. When I look at the person she has become, I'm honestly amazed. She is confident, outspoken, and comfortable expressing her thoughts in a way I never was at her age. Montessori has played a huge role in that growth. Over the years, she has learned that her voice matters and that she can advocate for herself and others respectfully and thoughtfully. That confidence didn't come overnight, but it's now such a natural part of who she is. She asks questions, speaks up in group settings, and isn't afraid to share her ideas, which I know will serve her well wherever she goes next. One of the most meaningful parts of her experience has been the emphasis on community service. Her favorite activity has been volunteering at a memory care facility. She comes home from those visits talking about the residents she met and how much it meant to spend time with them. Those experiences have had a real impact on her and have even shaped her future goals. She often says she wants to be a nurse someday because she wants to help people, and as a parent, there's nothing more heartwarming than seeing that sense of compassion grow. As she prepares for the next chapter, I feel confident knowing she has a strong foundation. The academic skills, independence, empathy, and self-confidence she has developed at Country Montessori School have prepared her to face new challenges with resilience and curiosity. Watching her step forward so sure of herself is the greatest testament to the education and community she's been part of all these years.

We absolutely love Lotus Learners Montessori! Both our girls, have attended this wonderful…read moreschool, and it truly feels like family. The teachers Ms.Neha, Ms.Jenna and Ms Priya are incredibly loving, patient, and caring, and the one-on-one attention they give each child is exceptional. They genuinely understand each child's personality and help them grow with confidence, independence, and kindness. We are so grateful for the love, care, and beautiful memories they have given our girls. It is truly one of the best preschools, and we highly recommend Lotus Learners to every family!

We highly recommend LLM. Our son learnt social, writing and reading skills here and the credit goes…read moreto the teachers. We truly appreciate the special attention and care they give to each child. They make sure every child feels supported, cared and safe. Choosing LLM for the pre school was one of the best decisions we made

We love Big Future Preschool! My 4 YO attended here from October 2019 to March 2019 and we wish we…read morehad more time there! (Coronavirus hit and we left and then soon my daughter will go to Kindergarten.) For those 5 months we had a wonderful experience all around. From Christine and Christina managing the front, to the lovely teachers, it was a fantastic experience overall. My daughter learned so much and loved going to school. I personally watched a couple science sessions with Ms. Kay and they were so interesting and fun. And the writing with Ms. Sangeeta was so great! She was extremely patient and she spends time with each of the kiddos to practice writing. This school is a wonderful place for the kiddos and is a great prep for kindergarten. Even with a large gap because of the coronavirus, I am confident my daughter is ready for school next year!

"Dropping off our daughter on her first day felt terrifying--like handing over the most precious…read morething in my world to strangers. But Miss Tina, Miss Hazel, Miss Sarah, Miss Shar, Miss Sammy and Miss Carolyn. They greeted us with these big, genuine smiles and knelt down right away to say hi to her, not me. It melted that knot in my stomach. They're so warm, so patient, and honestly--they've built this little family vibe where kids feel safe and parents feel seen. She comes home giggling about songs and crafts, and I leave every morning knowing she's in the best hands. If you're nervous about preschool, this place makes it easy to breathe."

We love this school and are so grateful we found it and it's wonderful teacher, Ms. Marzia. Our shy…read more2 year old has blossomed into a confident, compassionate 4 year old during his time there. He's built friendships and gained skills that we know will benefit him in kindergarten and beyond. And all of this is fostered in a caring environment where kids are encouraged to play and explore all day. We just enrolled our second child, who's almost 2, because we trust Ms. Marzia and the other teachers to take excellent care of him. When searching for a daycare/preschool, we explored many other schools in the area, and Little Acorn was a no-brainer. Our kids love going to school there, and we love the community of teachers and families we've joined.

We love little acorn! The teachers are angels - they truly love and encourage development and…read moregrowth in each child. My son loves going to school now and doesn't even look back when I drop him off. He has made sweet friendships and loves learning from his teachers. Would recommend this school again and again!!!

We love Elm Park!!! And my kids have gone to 5 different daycares/preschools…read more Elm Park is a smaller school where all the teachers know our kids regardless of whether they're in their class. It's such a sweet family feel that we love. The curriculum is great, my kids are always coming home telling me what they learned about that day and excited to show me their art. The teachers are so warm and friendly, my kids love them and my son's teacher Miss Ana connects with me often about his day and any concerns that we're partnering together on (because 3 year olds are tough ). I really appreciate that she cares and takes the time to connect with me on things she's noticing and how we can best support him. They also do fun things like pot lucks and even this morning my son woke up and excitedly told me it was potluck day. Can't recommend this school enough!

We have had such a wonderful experience at this preschool and are so sad to leave as our daughter…read moremoves on to TK. Ms. Ana, Mrs. Rashida, and Mrs. Elli have been amazing! They are kind, caring, and so dedicated to the children. Our daughter absolutely loves this school and her teachers, and we are so grateful for all the learning, growth, and happy memories she has had here. We highly recommend this preschool and hope to be back in two years when our youngest is old enough to attend!

My daughter now attends MCDC and like Little Hands, I cannot say enough positive things about this…read moreschool. MCDC is amazing and boasts an outdoor environment one does not expect to find in the San Diego area. All of the interactions I've observed between my daughter and the teachers (even when they did not know I was there!) have been nothing but positive. The staff strikes an amazing balance between nurturing and empowering the child. I love this school!

I can't say enough about MCDC! My older daughter just completed her first year here (and my…read moreyounger daughter goes to their sister-school next door, LHM). What an awesome place this is! The teachers and staff are wonderful - Very caring, passionate about learning and also very professional. My daughter (4 years old) after just 1 year here is already well on her way to reading, has developed impressive manners and is starting to learn about math skills. I can't wait to see how she develops further over the next 2 years. The grounds are also wonderful - farm animals, full garden, a pool for summertime swimming, and great play structure! It feels just like going to grandma's house! They also integrate a lot of fun activities for the kids - 2 singing performances each year, a summer sleepover, and a field trip to the pumpkin patch (just to name a few). I highly recommend MCDC for anyone looking for an excellent preschool/kindergarten!