We are so grateful for Growing Minds and the experience both of our children have had here. From…read morethe very beginning, it was clear that this school goes above and beyond to create a warm, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment. The teachers and staff are incredibly attentive and caring. They celebrate milestones and traditions with such thoughtfulness, and their attention to detail really shows in the way they approach both academics and social-emotional development. It is clear that every child is seen, valued, and supported here. Our oldest daughter attended for 3 years and her transition into kindergarten was seamless. She was not only academically prepared but also socially and emotionally ready to thrive in a new setting. Now that she is in elementary school, we continue to see the lasting benefits of her Montessori foundation; she is confident, independent, and loves learning. Our younger child is currently enrolled, and he comes home happy and excited every single day. At such a young age, we can already see how he is flourishing, gaining independence, and building a genuine love for school. Choosing Growing Minds has been one of the best decisions we've made for our children's education and growth. For families looking for a school that combines strong academics with a truly loving and supportive environment, we wholeheartedly recommend Growing Minds.

I am amazed at the improvement my son has made even in just one week. This past week has been eye…read moreopening to his potential. Just two weeks ago my husband and I had given up on the hope our son would have to avoid Speech Therapy but the awakening he has gone through after even one week has been incredibly impactful. We are happy to report our son is now speaking in both English and Spanish and even though he has a lot of progress to make we are extremely grateful for the attention and commitment to our son's development. I

Our son has spent nearly three wonderful years at KV Montessori Academy, and finding this school…read morewas a turning point for our family. The transformation in him was remarkable: he went from resisting drop-off on day one to insisting on going every day. In fact, he loved the environment so much that when it was time for TK, he refused to go to another school. We decided to have him spend another year of preschool here instead because he was thriving so much. Ms. Norma, the teachers, and the administrative staff created such a caring, patient, and supportive environment. They partnered closely with our family to ensure he had the individualized support he needed, making a meaningful difference in his early years. We are sincerely thankful for everything they have done and highly recommend KV Montessori Academy to any family seeking a nurturing place for their child.

If your child isn't "perfect" or has any kind of need don't waste your time here! Staff doesn't…read morehave the patience for kids. Wouldn't recommend this place

My daughter started here when she was 2 and a half and stayed up until she got accepted into a…read morekindergarten. This school has amazing teachers that truly built a connection with my daughter and she has reached so many milestones here. The teachers are great and my daughter left here knowing well above her grade level. My only regret is not having my daughter finish kindergarten at this school

I do not recommend this school the director was super rude and unprofessional with me and my kid…read more She is classist because she only acts nice to wealthy people so no make sense the Montessori system with her on charge.

My 5 star review is really overdue. My two older children attended this school and had a great…read moreexperience. Years passed and it was time for my baby #3 to find a school. I retoured all the local Montessori schools and decided to come back to Montessori hills for my third. It truly is the best for our family and it seemed like nothing had changed since my other children went to this school. She's been there for months and everything was going well. Until she started biting out of nowhere. We received incident reports and calls from the teachers and principal. I felt so horrible, but all the teachers and the principal have really been supportive through this. They were firm that this is serious because obviously they don't want the other children to get bitten, but they were also caring and understanding that it's part of her development. I'm a third time parent and this is the first time I'm going through this. They gave me so many tools and resources and have given my child extra support during this time. I could not be more grateful for their guidance. I read another review below saying it's a good school until your child is a problem child. Well I felt like my child became the problem child but in my experience they helped support us through the challenges and it seemed like they really cared. They put a plan in place and I felt like we were all a team in helping my child. She's improved so much because of the care and extra support we have all been pouring into her. Again- I am so grateful to the staff, teachers and the principal. I feel like my toddler and us as a family have really been supported here. Thank you Montessori hills.

The best preschool in Chula Vista! I pulled my daughter from military CDC for various incidents…read moreresulting in my daughter being hurt. I did tour about 5 other schools prior to enrolling her & I am 100% sure there is no other school like this one. She loves it there so much and all the friends she has made! From the director all the way down to the newest teacher, they truly care about every single one of the kids. 100/10!

At first, I was so excited to find Montessori Achievement Centre, I was looking for a traditional…read moreMontessori preschool for my daughter. During the tour, I asked a few questions to confirm what they advertised on their website -- that they were a traditional Montessori school. I asked Patricia, the founder and director, if there were any ways in which they deviated from traditional Montessori practices and principles and she said, "no, we don't deviate at all from traditional Montessori practices." So, I was shocked when picking up my 2 year old a little early from "Montessori time" (830am-130pm) to find the entire school huddled around a TV watching Troll cartoons. This is a double whammy of violating the Montessori principles of not using technology/screen time and avoiding fantasy. After asking Patricia about it, she confirmed that they put the kids in front of the television when it was hot outside. (With the location in East County, it is hot a lot in the afternoons.) Given that they lied about staying true to traditional Montessori practices and principles, I didn't feel safe continuing to leave my toddler in their care, because I don't trust that they aren't misleading about other areas of their care. I understand if a preschool decides to use TV sometimes, but I don't feel that it's okay to mislead parents about it. Their communication has been terrible from day one, from not telling me everything I needed to bring with her on the first day of school even when I specifically asked, to not informing me of major milestones like the first time she went on the potty. Since I've pulled my daughter out, I have not been able to get a response from the school about getting my full refund (they only sent a check with a portion of the security deposit and no explanation on why they are not refunding me for the entire security deposit plus the days she will not be attending in July) nor a reply to any of my emails.

My daughter loves going to school. She is developing a lot…read more All the staff is very nice and caring.

We absolutely loved Montessori Schoolhouse and were so sad when they left our neighborhood. Sarah…read morewas a joy to work with and fostered a loving, nurturing, and a rewarding learning environment for the kiddos. I especially loved Sarah's communication style with both the parents and kids. She was always quick to answer my questions and provide feedback about our daughter. It was very clear how much the kids loved each other and the teachers, everyone was always saying "I love you". Wishing Sarah and MSH the best of luck with the new location!

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Montessori Schoolhouse when our daughter was just two years…read moreold. From the very beginning, she absolutely loved being there -- and as parents, we felt the same. The warmth, structure, and intentionality of the program helped our daughter thrive. She learned to read by age three, developed strong social and emotional skills, and grew deeply curious about the world around her. Miss Sarah has created something truly special. Her curriculum fosters independence, empathy, and a real love for learning. She was always available -- whether by message or phone call -- and her communication gave us so much peace of mind. Though we were sad when the school moved to its new location in Poway, we are so happy for Miss Sarah and her new chapter. Montessori Schoolhouse is one of a kind, and we're forever grateful to have been part of the school community. Gloria

The safe and welcoming environment Ms. Sam and her team of Montessori trained teachers provides…read morereally helped my naturally introverted daughter to quickly adjust to the Nest. In the short few months she has attended, I noticed a complete change in her confidence level and attitude in what she can do and what she is willing to try. They have done such a great job coaxing a bolder side of her to come out of her shell, ask more questions and advocate for herself. She even looks forward to attending school! With a balanced home cooked meal made fresh, on site for every lunch, I couldn't ask for a better school.

The Nest Montessori School has been a true gift for our family. My daughter has been attending…read moresince she was 2, and it's incredible how much she's learned and how happy she is to go every day. The environment is calm and nurturing. The way the teachers care for them truly shows. It's not just a school; it feels like a second home.

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.

We absolutely love the Lulus Montessori! The staff is amazing with the kids and they get an amazing…read moreeducation. We are always surprised by how much they learn and how much fun they have. Also their meal plan is great. We are very fortunate to have our son there. We looked at around 10 different places and it gave us anxiety because we really wanted our son to be at Lulus which was much much better than all the other places we saw all over San Diego.

We've been taking our son to Lulus Montessori since he was about 18 months, and it has been the…read morebest daycare/preschool experience we could have hoped for. The teachers are incredibly loving and thoughtful. I especially love the fact that they celebrate birthdays and holidays and create opportunities for parents to get to know each other, too. My child has grown by leaps and bounds, and his interactions with the other children are fun to see. The fact that meals are provided (bfast, lunch and snacks) is a godsend. Several daycares/preschools in the region claim to be Spanish immersion but aren't actually (e.g., they speak English to the kiddos). At Lulus, I feel like we get a truly authentic Spanish immersion program for our son, knowing instruction is exclusively in Spanish. And it shows. My son 100% understands Spanish when it is spoken to him and he mixes Spanish and English in his vocabulary regularly. I credit Lulus for a large part of that bilingual ability and look forward to seeing his fluency improve in the years to come. Highly recommend Lulus!!