my 4 year old goes here and she is in Ms Teresa and Ms Norma's class an she loves it, she's so…read moreexcited to come to school. They post so many pictures and video. She Is learning so much from her teacher All the teachers are Amazing!!!

From the very first day, La petite Academy has given us a piece of mind, I wouldn't think of…read moreleaving my kids somewhere else. They are incredibly professional, genuinely kind and attentive. When I pick up my son he is excited to share what they learned indoors and outdoor. since he started here, he has learned a lot. I highly recommendef La Petite Academy,

I am writing this review on behalf of my Grandsons and my family…read more My daughter attended this school back in 1996- 1999. She is now raising her own kids, and I have the pleasure in assisting her. From the day my first Grandson, was in Transitional Kindergarten, to present, has been a positive experience. He is now 3rd grade. He has had the fortune to have had Mrs. Faye, Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. Rain, (sp) Mrs Esquival, and now Mrs. Skeens. I have only positive things to say about this Murrieta school. My second Grandson, has Mrs. Airebear. Every body loves Mrs. Airebear!!! Especially my Grandson! I would especially like to Thank Leslie and Jaqui in the office for every single time we walk through their doors. They are helpful and very professional in all they do for our kids. Whether I call them on the phone, or present myself in person, great staff in the office holding this school together! Last but not least, I haven't met him in person, but, I have watched this man from the drive up lanes, from the parking lot, walking through the halls, at award ceremonies, flag days, jogathons, picking up and dropping off day to day, and he just stuns the life out of me. He is genuine and sincere about keeping our kids safe. He is Alta's Principal. Mr. Cooley, I hope I spelled your name correctly. You rock! My Grandsons and my family, say Thank You, for keeping them safe. Greatest school in Murrieta! You will not be disappointed. I am shocked that more parents have not reviewed this school. After all, our children spend over half their lives here. 20 million stars for ALTA Murrieta Elementary!

My older son grew up going to Oceanside and Fallbrook schools, so after seeing the quality of…read moreeducation one child received versus what my younger child receives here at Alta, I am so EXTRA appreciative now that I have a baseline for comparison. Ms. Caldwell and Mr. Coley have always gone above and beyond, with all the students they see on a daily basis they somehow manage to personally greet my kiddo and the fact that they are so invested in the kids here really shows. This school is safe, fun, and staffed with amazing teachers. We are so grateful for all the staff here who make this school the great place that it is.

Stepping Stones has been such a fantastic experience for our little guy. The teachers go above and…read morebeyond to connect with each child, and their ability to teach, and keep the children active and engaged throughout the day. We've had the pleasure of our child experiencing nearly every classroom and teacher, and as a parent it's been wonderful to connect with each of these amazing ladies, and feel confident that our child is in a safe and knowledgeable environment. Thank you Stepping Stones staff for the amazing work you do!

We couldn't be happier with Stepping Stones. From day one, the teachers have been incredibly caring…read moreand supportive. Their warmth and attentiveness helped our child feel comfortable right away, and now looks forward to going to school every single day. Not only is she excited to be there, but we've also seen tremendous growth in her development - socially, emotionally & academically. The engaging hands-on activities, and nurturing environment have truly helped her thrive. We're grateful for the dedication of the staff and the positive impact they've had on our child's early learning journey. If you're looking for a preschool where your child feels safe, loved and inspired to learn, Stepping Stones is the place for them.

I LOVE this preschool! Mrs. Cassandra is an excellent teacher and is always kind and patient with…read moreher students. This school provides a safe environment with an excellent balance of outdoor activities, classroom circle time as a group and individualized work time structured to meet your child's needs. This school is also excellent for one-on-one education focused on developing your child at their level. We put my son in this preschool when he was almost three and he is now almost four and knows basically everything he needs to know to start Kindergarten; and he has a whole year to learn more! Some of his highlighted accomplishments are counting to 100, writing his name, and reading three letter word books. First Step Montessori is very affordable, friendly, and my son is so happy there! I HIGHLY recommend First Step Montessori to anyone who is looking for a great school that will get their child ready for Kindergarten!

We have been sending our daughter here for just over a month and she loves it. She is learning all…read morekids of new things and we really like the teacher. Seams like a great place for preschool if your looking for a smaller school that has a good # of students to teacher ratio.

My daughter's preschool is the Best!!! This preschool is…read moreamazing I love and appreciate all the teachers. Everyone is so kind, nurturing and truly cares about my child. My daughter is shy and at 4 years old she has so much to learn. I am glad she is learning from kind and patient teachers, it shows in her demeanor at home that she is well cared for when she is at school. I am also pleased that my playground bound child is learning so much. She has so much more confidence and is super excited with all she is learning.

My daughter and son both loved this school . They both started when they were 2 y/o until they had…read moreto go to kindergarten the teachers are really nice especially Mrs Clara and Mrs Wood my daughter really excelled when she moved to their class.

When I moved from San Diego ( my son was in a Montessori school out there).I toured over 10 schools…read morefor my kids and was having such a hard time finding the right fit. The moment I walked into Rainbow Country Day School, I immediately knew this was the place for them . Within just two weeks, my daughter's speech improved significantly, which was incredible to see. They are so patient with my daughter (she can be a little sassy at times ) I truly can't say enough good things about the staff. Their attention to detail is amazing, and they consistently keep parents updated through the Brightwheel app, which gives us so much peace of mind. There are always fun, engaging activities, and the kids are learning so much, they even have guest speakers for the kids. They just had some police officers stop by and explain there jobs ! This is definitely not your typical daycare center. The teachers genuinely prioritize the children, and it shows in everything they do. We absolutely love this school and the entire staff!

I enrolled my daughter and Rainbow Country Day as soon as they opened and it has been the best…read morechoice I ever made for us! I was nervous because I had stayed home with her up until enrolling her here. I toured a handful of other pre-school and day cares and it just didn't feel right. As soon as I walked in, I met Stephany and I knew I could trust her and anyone that worked with her to take care of baby girl. They have been so accommodating and loving. My daughter has been thriving and tells me all of the things she does every day at school. It's is such a well rounded and nurturing environment. I feel blessed to have found this gem of a place

If you care about your child's education and mental well-being, do not send them to Cole Canyon…read moreElementary School. My child experienced relentless bullying while attending this school, and it had a devastating impact on her mental health. When she reached out to the principal and counselors for help, she was dismissed instead of supported. No child should ever be felt this way under any circumstance but maybe that's just what I think for all I know. The academics were just as disappointing. Instead of providing engaging instruction, many classes consisted of students watching YouTube videos that still left all the kids confused. My child left this school feeling unprepared academically and emotionally. The trauma my daughter experienced here is something our family is still dealing with. She is now in middle school, and she has repeatedly said she would never want anyone else to go through what she experienced at this school. Based on our experience, I strongly urge parents to look elsewhere. No school is perfect, but this was indeed the worst experience our family has ever had. Please do your research before enrolling your child I would not recommend this school to anyone.

If I could rate this as a -10 I would! This school is only rated so high because of their testing!…read moreAnd that's all they do. They keep these kids on I-Ready all the time. My son has no music class, no field trips, no art class and a PE class that's barely that. For PE the have free time 9 times out of ten. Never once has my kid learned something like a sport or anything athletic. For Art the teacher puts on YouTube! When she has nothing else to do for her second graders she puts on Elmo and Disney. The special needs children have pushed her to the floor. No aids in the classrooms of this size! All this school cares about is there standardized testing! Not how the kids do or what goes on in these classrooms. They are not learning. They are put in front of computers ( but not to be taught computers or coding or anything useful) and told to sit still. And to top it off....Twenty pumps on the swings and you must get off.

So, I've read these reviews. They're just blatantly false…read more I've had two kids in this school since 2015 (one now in 8th grade at the middle school around the corner and one in 4th grade currently). Yes, Bev (the FORMER front office clerk) wasn't the most friendly person you run into but after my sons first year I had a great relationship with her. If you treat people with respect, you get respect in return. That's clear in some of these reviews that there was no rapport or relationship with any of these people and the school. Are you surprised the school told you no to pull your kid out because you missed them??? Wait 2 hours and enjoy them after school. The school doesn't owe you anything...ever...except to keep you child safe while they learn. And this school does both very well. Highly rated be Great Schools for a reason. My family has only ever had one teacher we didn't care for and her contract was not extended from what I understand. The staff and administration do care for these kids and do a wonderful job educating them both academically and socially. Kinda seems like a few parents in the area could use some lessons based on the reviews I just read. Proud Alamos parent signing off!

My experience as a parent with Alamos Elementary School was extremely disappointing, particularly…read morebecause of how a serious racial incident involving my son, Amir, was handled. On May 1, 2026, two students admitted to using a school-issued iPad and Google Translate to program the device to say, "Amir is a N-word" out loud in the classroom in front of other students and staff. As a father, I expected an incident this serious to be handled with transparency, accountability, urgency, and concern for my son's well-being. Instead, I was left with more questions than answers. I had concerns about how the incident was officially classified, what consequences and protections were put in place, how the students would be separated from my son, how staff would prevent retaliation or additional harassment, and why my son could potentially be the one removed from a classroom if he felt uncomfortable rather than the students responsible for the incident. I was also disappointed with the lack of transparency surrounding the investigation. I was not provided the information I requested regarding the iPad, how the device was programmed, screenshots or messages, or other documentation related to the investigation. My experience communicating with the administration made the situation even worse. A meeting was changed to 8:30 AM without me receiving written notice, an email, phone call, text message, or updated calendar invitation. I was later told that I had verbally confirmed the change, which I disputed. When I attempted to address my concerns in person, I felt dismissed and disrespected. My experience with Principal Jenniffer Aynesworth was particularly disappointing. I felt that instead of having an open conversation with me as a concerned parent, my concerns were not given the attention they deserved. I was also frustrated that I was unable to have the conversation I was seeking with Assistant Principal Cassandra Grace regarding the situation. This was not about a minor disagreement between children. My son was specifically targeted with one of the most offensive racial slurs possible, using school-issued technology, in a school environment where he should have felt safe. As a parent, I expected the school to communicate clearly, provide transparency about what occurred, protect my child, hold those responsible accountable, and treat me with respect when I advocated for him. Based on my experience, I did not feel that standard was met. I hope Alamos Elementary and the district take situations like this seriously and improve how they communicate with parents and respond to incidents involving racial harassment. No parent should have to fight this hard simply to get answers and ensure their child feels safe at school.