Saint Junipero Serra Catholic School has exceeded all our expectations in the seven years our…read moredaughter has attended. Particularly this year, amidst the unprecedented disruption of COVID-19 and the impact on all schools. The transition to virtual learning was seamless and the curriculum proceeded with very few hiccups. The administration and teachers remained engaged and available for all questions or concerns. This is consistent with our experience through our time at the school. This institution truly cares about each student and prepares them for high school and life in general with solid values and educational rigor, all with the underpinnings of the Catholic faith.

Look elsewhere. There's a reason the tuition is one of the lowest in the area, and it reflects!…read more Catholic schools are meant to be not only places of academic excellence but also environments where faith, compassion, and moral integrity are prioritized. Regrettably, under Mr. Tolzda's leadership, these core values seem to take a backseat.

Such a wonderful first impression. There were genuinely kind and friendly people greeting you at…read moreseveral locations. The sermon was outstanding each and every time we visit. A very active church with something for everyone. I would highly recommend this church.

We love MVCS. We started at the preschool campus and loved it so much that I was nervous about…read moremoving to the main campus this year. I felt like we made so many connections and I didn't want things to change! But we were welcomed in sooooo fast and now I can't imagine sending my kids anywhere else. It's like a second home, I'm even doing. The women's bible study there now. There are lots of ways to get connected if you want to. The teachers are so kind, so patient, and loving. My son told me after the first day of first grade that his teacher is the sweetest and he loved his new class,. The principle is such a Godly man. When he spoke about the schools mission to teach these children to know and love the Lord, I could see his genuine love for what he does. You can tell every teacher loves their job and there's a really welcoming, small town feel to this school. Ok Iv raved enough. Here are the cons: parking is semi limited (which really is only a problem on event nights-I think every school has that issue to some degree), umm I think that's it actually. Yep, that's my only con. ‍

I love this masjid! This gave me a very awesome first impression towards me and my sister. I…read morerecomend this place a lot! The walls were carved with wood and it looks beautiful the roof had colored glass paned with calligraphy on it that reflects light to the ground! Super soft carpet (finally i found a masjid without blue or red carpet yay!)! The quran recitation was not too slow but not tooooo fast either! I recommend this place a lot! Yusuf Umar (age 11)

I love this Masjid. So warm and welcoming. We've been coming here for 15 years. Thank you OCIF for…read moreeverything you do for the community

Third year, filing my taxes at this church! Learned about it from Lake Forest newsletter free…read moreservices. And I always make a commitment to give a donation, and attend a service. Abiding savior, Lutheran Church, as a wonderful food bank donation center, and some really kind and considerate people!

Nice looking church to come. Wish they can be less on money. Weird to have a musical offering aside…read morethe main one. Clean restroom to use here. Family friendly as a whole. Preach is on point though.

Temple Review: Unfair Treatment and Favoritism by Volunteer (Komal/Reeta)…read moreI am writing this review today because my friends and I finally found out the name of the woman responsible for pushing us away from this temple: Komal (also known as Reeta). For a long time, many of my South Indian friends and I faced continuous issues with her, but because we didn't know her name, we couldn't properly address it in a review until now. Unfortunately, this was not a one-time misunderstanding. This happened to us an uncountable number of times. Here are the main reasons why we, along with many other South Indian families, have completely stopped attending this temple: Targeted and Rude Comments: Komal/Reeta is usually the main person distributing the prasad. She consistently targets South Indian devotees with unwelcoming comments, telling us things like, "You need to volunteer and not just come here for the prasad. These insulting remarks are selectively directed at us while others are welcomed warmly. Favoritism During Kanjak Puja: During Kanjak Puja, she deliberately hoards and distributes the gift bags to her own relatives and circle, completely ignoring the children's ages. However, the moment our kids line up, she suddenly claims that the bags are "finished." It is heartbreaking to see children discriminated against in a place of worship. Gatekeeping the Temple: Multiple devotees have noted that she treats the temple like a private club, making it clear she only wants her specific circle to be there. Enabling a Hostile Environment: Her friends and family members have now started mimicking her toxic behavior. Because her inner circle behaves the exact same way, the temple environment has become incredibly toxic and unwelcoming.

Went to a satyr Narayan puja today when pandit came from this temple to perform at 7am. This pujari…read morewas good and did a good job but we wish he had mingled with the people after the puja so people felt left out. This is just a constructive feedback. Thank you.

This school is amazing! The teachers are young & vibrant plus the staff is phenomenal. My daughter…read moreattended and I'm excited for my son to attend to. I have experience with every private HS in south Orange County & this is school is hands down the best !! They are so invested in the students & treat them like family as opposed to a payment. My daughter struggled & wasn't by far the easiest student but they cared for her every step of the way.. God bless Mr. C for being a strong cheerleader for her even when we were disillusioned with her goals. Your faith kept our faith strong in her future. Btw to the comment of the Korean national the school is at least 20% international & many accommodations are made for them that aren't for the "caucasian" students. Everyone believes it is done with good intentions & I agree.

It is good for what it is, a reasonably priced private high school for students who can't handle…read morethe rigors of competing against the public high school students in Irvine/Tustin Unified School District. The school includes ALL subjects in GPA calculation as well, which allows for padding with non-academic classes. The school takes international, particularly Asian, students as Irvine has become quite popular in Asia and the fees for international students are significantly higher than for residents. If you live in Irvine and don't want your child to be competing with the top students in the area, send them here. They can get higher grades more easily and get a leg up in college admissions.

Very happy with this school. It feels safe, welcoming, and loving. Our daughter is well cared for…read moreand likes her teachers and classmates. The school has a great Christian worldview and philosophy and they challenge students well. The playground is awesome for junior kindergarten up to 2nd grade. It's spacious, has swings, slides, kitchen, a garden, grassy areas, tricycles and more! The students above 2nd grade have other play spaces which are also fun and spacious. Mrs. Freda and Mrs. Holt are fantastic leaders and have done an outstanding job with the school. Brynn at the front desk is a sweetheart and has been knowledgeable at answering all my questions quickly and with professionalism. The classrooms are beautiful and kept up looking clean and organized. Everyone has high expectations and it's amazing to be in that kind of environment. Highly recommend!

This school has been such a blessing in our families life. Teaching great curriculum, highlighting…read morethe classics. Small class sizes so the kids emotional needs are being addressed. Very happy with the integrity of this school!

Please keep in mind that management may have changed since 2022…read more We transitioned to this preschool the same year the long time director transitioned out. The program changed immensely and we witnessed a myriad of concerning behaviors from the director- including making fun of those with tattoos, comments regarding disability status, laughing at inappropriate times, and an overall lack of social skills. Staff members left after a year of her leadership. Our child was treated poorly and we felt disrespected. Keeping our child at this school was one of our biggest regrets as parents. We should have notified pastoral staff however did not. .

This school is amazing! We absolutely love it. My son is in the 3 year old class and his teacher,…read moreMiss Nancy, is the most loving and warm person we could ask for. It is very family oriented and intimate, and all the teachers are so amazing with the kids. The campus is beautiful and very clean. We will be sending my other son there next year!

Terrible school. My last review was removed however it does not violate any yelp policies because…read morethis review is not critiquing COVID-19 policies. I am critiquing the way that this school handled this particular issue regarding my daughter. Rather than informing parents that masking would temporarily return, they instead tied an adult sized mask to my 2 year olds face that was so large, that it went from her eyes to her neck. The school claims they notified parents however many other parents at the time with me were confused and wondering as to why they were also not informed. Had I been informed I would have gladly put a child mask on my toddler. I had no issue with the mask but wanted to at least get eye to eye with her so I could assure her everything was going to be okay because she was born in 2020 and was terrified of masks literally her entire life and needed to comfort her and reassure her. They instead tied the adult mask to her face and carried her away. I immediately removed her from the school because of how this was handled. Again, to the yelp moderators that are going to flag this again, I am NOT against the masks! The principal rudely told me, I'm sorry we don't agree with your masking philosophy. I'm not against the masks! I'm against the way that you handled this incident with a 2 year old! I proceeded to leave a bad review to which I was called multiple times by their staff asking to remove it. I will not. Yelp, this review violates no policies. Never again New Horizons.

Terrible school. Charged us for entire year in advance, then refused to provide services per…read morecontract. Victimizes your children...and pretend they are Islamic but they know nothing about Islam...or for that matter humanity! Discriminatory and retaliating. The school claims they are a non profit, but they do not provide tax deduction to the donors. PER CALIFORNIA LAW THEY ARE OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE TAX DEDUCTION TO ALL PARENTS WHO PAY THEM. They are a fraud!!!