We loved attending Hopscotch for a year. My daughter…read moredeveloped her fine motor skills by everyday table work they had, learned the letters, numbers and of course played a lot. She used to enjoy the pretend play, everyday story times and songs. Highly recommended if you need good care and knowledge for 3 hours a days.

Ms. Kim is an amazing teacher and full of love to my son. She is the best teacher in my son's…read morepreschool life. My son had spent one year with her and we still have connections now (he is in 1st grade). Ms. Kim is the teacher to love her students and very accommodating to my son's special needs. She encouraged me always to seek my son's full potential. We love her so much!

This is a great high school. My husband was invited to be honored at the 911 first responders…read moretribute that they had for their football game. We were so honored and the student who nominated him for the honor is just so dear to us. Overall, the school is a really nice school and they really do take care of it. The children behave here and it seems like they have a really tighten it community around the school. I did like that the cheerleaders do the traditional thing that high school Cheer does and they went to the other side of the field to greet the Mount Miguel cheer squad and walk around with them to do their cheer games that they do. The sound system here is wonderful. There's a lot of school spirit. The field is nice and the track is semi-new. The football field decorations and white chalking.

Just know that your lives will never be the same after you send your kids here .There are no words…read morefor what we have experienced.

This was my sons first preschool and it was so special for him. Miss Lynda, Nancy, and Kim all had…read moretheir unique ways of showing love and nurture. My son felt comfortable and had fun. They do a ton of art projects that I will save forever. Miss Lynda's is low key and flexible. She took payment for the actual amount of days in attendance and offered make up days for sick or travel. There have been no other schools that offer that. It's not super fancy, but it's warm, inviting, and caring. My child loved his 2 years there.

We can't say enough wonderful things about Miss Lynda and her team! Our daughter has been going to…read moreMiss Lynda's for almost 2 years and we have seen such remarkable growth in her socially, emotionally, and mentally. She loves to go to school and has thrived in the home environment with a smaller class size and wonderful, hands on teachers that have such knowledge of childhood development! The school is in Miss Lynda's home and has a gated indoor area with various toys, activities, and books for the kids. Each kids had their own cubby inside as well. The backyard is filled with playhouses, cars, bikes, and toys for the kids to play. Miss Lynda also does special water play days and parties throughout the year. Our daughter has come home with lots of great art projects that she is so proud of and hangs up in her room and around the house. Our daughter was pretty attached to us and this was her first big transition. Miss Lynda and her team were so sweet, patient, and understanding and really worked with her and with us to help make sure she adjusted, was comfortable, and had a good experience. We can't thank them enough and highly recommend this school! The combination of structured activities and learning through play in a home school environment has been so wonderful for our daughter and our family! We have a new addition to the family and will be sending him to Miss Lynda's as well when he is older :)

This school was recommended by my pediatrician and my daughter attended this school for just over…read moretwo years during the height of the Covid pandemic. My child has experienced three different daycare environments - a traditional daycare as an infant, Montessori, and this school which draws from numerous pedagogical approaches for early childhood education. Although I liked the Montessori school she attended, my child was never lit up at the end of the day. Children should love school, if not it's not the right fit. By contrast, this school was a great fit for her. We were very lucky to have provided my child with the opportunity to attend this play-focused school and are sad to be moving on. It was very clear that my child was well loved at the school, as are all of the children. All of the teachers know all of the children's names, they know who the kids best friends are, and they are warm and welcoming. I loved that my child got to experience cooking, baking, gardening, and music on a regular if not daily basis, in addition to pretend play, blocks, art, and outdoor activities. They are read to throughout the day. I appreciated the balance between group activities and free play. I also loved that the teachers took pictures of the children throughout the week so I could see what they were doing. The school is also very diverse for the area, both staff and students. In the past few months the Covid protocols changed so parents could come inside the school for drop off and pick up. If you get to school around 8:45 parents could listen to the morning song (but I was perpetually late and missed it). Regardless of when I appeared at the school I would hear laughter and children engaged in fun activities. I never once experienced chaos or a teacher in a sour mood. The most common parent complaints are parking can be somewhat of a challenge depending on timing, and they aren't pushing academics hard. Neither of those issues were a major concern for me. I recommend this school without reservation.

The best preschool I could wish for my daughter. Lovely and caring staff. Always greeting you with…read morea smile and interacting with kids and being engaging.

Highly recommend this pre-school. Our daughter attended this preschool for 2 years. Teachers are…read moreloving, and take great efforts in building a strong foundation for kids. We always felt that our daughter was safe, happy and well taken care of at this school. We are so lucky to have found this gem!

It's hard to give a universal review that applies to all children since each child is different and…read morehas their own challenges. However, our older son has been at TPMC since fall 2022 and I can't imagine any place better than this. My son loves going to school there and has developed close friendships with his classmates there. This is a major contrast to his previous daycare, which he did not enjoy at all. TPMC is a small school run by the same family for many years in a pretty location, only a few minutes from Torrey Pines beach. The class sizes are small, and it has a cozy, close-knit feel. The teachers genuinely care about each child, and give individual time to develop them. If I had to choose one word, it would be "balance". The environment is supportive and nurturing, yet has enough strictness to keep the classes structured and orderly. The kids have fun and have plenty of time to play, but this is balanced with a focus on learning and education, and time spent on math, reading, writing and art. Overall, we are very happy to have found this place for our older son, and now plan to enroll our younger son here soon. Of course, he has his own challenges but we are are very hopeful that our positive experiences with our older one will carry over to our youngest!

We are very satisfied legacy parents at Carmel Valley Montessori School (CVMS). We were so so…read morepleased with the developmental environment provided to our first enrolled daughter (now a 1st grader in a Solana Beach School District elementary school) that we signed her little sister up for CVMS as well. Tellingly, many of our little one's classmates also are younger siblings of CVMS 'graduates.' When choosing a preschool environment for our daughters, we visited and considered many good alternatives, including Solana Presbyterian, Del Mar Heights Montessori, Del Mar Heights Nursery School, Carmel Valley Preschool, Carmel Mountain Preschool, The Gifted Preschool (Encinitas), the Gluck Childcare Center/Preschool. We chose CVMS based on personal recommendations and our open house visits, including our impressions of the children and teachers. At no time have we regretted our decision. Our older daughter developed intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially during her 2 years at CVMS. She was MORE than prepared to enter kindergarten when starting at her elementary school even though she was, by calendar, one of the youngest kids in her grade. Both her K and 1st grade teacher attested to her readiness, and her standardized scores in elementary have been high. She genuinely enjoyed her time at CVMS, including her teachers, playground/after school aids, her instructors for specialty 'pull out' classes (gymnastics, music), and, of course, her classmates. Our daughter felt safe and loved at CVMS and looked forward to going to school. The administrator (Miss Lynne) and our daughters' teachers (Miss Angelica and Mrs. Holly) were always open talking to us about our daughter's daily life and provided individualized feedback that truly fit our daughter. We always felt comfortable talking to them concerning issues in our daughter's development, and they were responsive in extremely timely and topical fashion. Our daughter also utilized the Montessori materials and became a reader while at CVMS. She also enjoyed all the other modalities and the enriching activities, including frequent field trips. Parents are encouraged to participate at CVMS by reading to (or being read to by) the children, by chaperoning or attending the field trips, through holiday celebrations, and by attending performances by the children. When I (Mom) went back to work, my older daughter also attended the after school day care program, where our daughter also was well and individually cared for. She was kept engaged in stimulating activities, including outside playground time, indoor games, arts and crafts, and an infrequent children's video. Note that television and videos were never part of the school curriculum. Our little one is off to a similarly good start and loves her teachers, her classmates and her days at CVMS. We noticed within her very first week of attending the summer session an explosion of her speech and self-confidence. We are looking forward to two good years for her as well!

We have been at a handful of daycares and preschools due to moving for work, and CVM is such a…read moregem! They provide such gentle care, great structure, and have taught our son incredible things like the continents, planets, how to do practical things like get dressed and clean up. To this day he is so attached to his first teacher, Ms. Heena. Everytime we come for pickup we witness the strong attachment the kids have to their teachers, going to them for comfort and hugs. We have also made wonderful parent friends because of CVM.

I can't believe I haven't written this sooner but sometimes you take for granted the amazing places…read morethat are part of your everyday life. Sandy Hill was a refuge for us when we were worried about sending our son to school during the worst of COVID but it became so much more. His dad and I are both early educators so we are extremely particular about preschool programs. It was important for us to find a play-based preschool because we believe that play is the universal language of childhood learning. At the time, classes were held outside and that made us feel very comfortable. Even as things opened up, we continued to feel like we were in a community of families that truly cared about one another and we were all doing our best to keep each other safe. The spaces at this hidden gem are nothing short of magical. I wish I could go back to preschool myself and spend my days digging in the sand and hunting for sparkle treasure. This was such a special place for our family and undoubtedly will be again when we send our younger son in a couple of years. Our pre-k kiddo went to the MWF on-campus program and then spent Tuesdays and Thursdays at outdoor class. Outdoor class with Miss Kacy is such a unique and wonderful gift to children who love exploring their world and being out in nature. Our son is in kindergarten this year but he talks about how he misses Sandy Hill pretty much every day, which is what inspired me to finally write this long-overdue review. We love you, Sandy Hill! Thank you for everything!!!

Love sandy hill! Magical outdoor classrooms and the lowest ratios around. The teachers have been…read morearound for a while and are knowledgeable and kind.

I love this preschool. Christy is so experienced, knowledgeable and patient. She knows what is best…read morefor kids, and it shows. The ratio is amazing, so the children get so much individualized attention. And she truly cares for each child like her own. She also makes wonderfully healthy food for them daily. I love the focus on play-based education. Kids remember what interests them and Christy's curriculum reflects that. She follows their inquiry and the kids are always engaged. Although the space is a bit smaller, it is filled with great loose parts toys and learning tools of all kinds. Plus they are close to so many parks and outdoor adventures they get to spend a lot of their time exploring in nature. The nature aspect of her curriculum really caught my attention. This day and age kids don't get to spend enough time exploring outdoors and being allowed to get dirty. At this preschool they do :). Lastly, I adore how she speaks with the children. They are respected and their independence is fostered. They are also expected to be conscientious and make decisions for themselves. All and all a wonderful place to send your child.

From the owner: Community Adventures Preschool is a licensed home-based preschool, located in the Carmel Valley…read moreneighborhood of San Diego, California. We maintain, at most, a 1:4 ratio so your child receives the individual care and education they deserve with an emphasis on social and emotional development. An integral part of our program is the time we spend out and about in our community. Each day the children have the opportunity to explore nature and continue to develop their sense of curiosity about the world. Our space is within walking distance of a neighborhood park where the children have the freedom to play, explore, and get dirty. We are also within walking distance of a bluff and grassy area that overlooks the ocean, a library, multiple stores and restaurants, an elementary school, and more. During these adventures, we maintain a 1:4 or lower ratio for the safety of the children. Our approach is play-based and we are

Both of our kids attended/are attending this preschool, which is a testament to how much we love…read morethe school and trust that they will provide the best care for our children. The director, Ms. Sandy, is genuinely caring and very hands-on with day-to-day management. The office staff are friendly, organized, and incredibly responsive. You can just tell that they adore the children - my daughter will make a point to stop by the office everyday to say hello :) While we have had great experiences with all the teachers (from the 2 year old class to kinder, as we have experienced it all), Ms. Angel, the kindergarten teacher is especially amazing and remains our child's favorite teacher of all time, even when it has been several years since graduating. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, and the activities are thoughtful and fun--water play in the summer is a huge hit, and the class performances are super fun as well. I also love that the school app shares photos and short videos for the day, which keeps us connected to our child's school activities. Longer care hours (8-5:30) and year-long care with minimal closing days is also so convenient for working parents. Would recommend the school wholeheartedly - we have been burned with prior experiences at another preschool, and were so lucky to have found Bright Horizons as a safe, nurturing and warm place for our kiddos.

I want to share my review in two parts, as my child's experience at this school was mixed. He was…read moreenrolled from February 2023 through June 2024. Part 1: Exceptional Experience - 5 Stars The primary reason we chose to remain with Bright Horizons was that, after the incidents in the previous classroom, my child was moved to Ms. Angel's class. From that point forward, we had no issues or concerns. Ms. Angel's dedication and professionalism are extraordinary...well beyond the five stars Yelp allows. She provided weekly curriculum updates, clearly communicated her teaching approach, and scheduled meetings (in person and via Zoom) whenever we had questions. Her nurturing and engaging classroom environment gave my child a sense of security and confidence. Many families, including ours, felt she offered such a high level of care that they even considered delaying kindergarten for another year just to keep their children with her, and some did! Part 2: Classroom Concerns - 3 Stars Before transferring to Ms. Angel's class, my child was in the Mo Willems Room, led by Ms. V and Ms. P, where two concerning incidents occurred:     1.    Henna Activity (Spring 2023) Excerpt from the letter I wrote to the school: "Thank you for including my child in classroom activities--he is always eager to participate, and we appreciate that. However, I believe parental consent should have been requested before applying henna to a child's skin, as it is semi-permanent. When he came home, he became frightened that the design would not wash off. I didn't know it was henna at first and scrubbed his hand, unintentionally irritating his skin. Had we been informed, we could have explained what to expect and prevented the anxiety it caused. Considering that the school requires permission for sunscreen application, it seems reasonable that the same policy apply to henna or any other semi-permanent skin products."     2.    Disciplinary Incident (September 2023) Another concern was a disciplinary action reported by my child: "After school, my child told me that a teacher pinched his cheek hard enough to hurt his teeth. He was tearful and said he felt scared to return to class. I wanted to understand what happened from the teacher's perspective before making assumptions, but the nature of the discipline...physical pinching, was concerning and not appropriate for a preschool setting." Final Thoughts Although our initial experience in the Mo Willems Room was disappointing, the transition to Ms. Angel's class was transformative. She set a high standard for care, communication, and teaching excellence, and we had no further problems throughout the rest of his enrollment.

We have two kids in school here (pre-k, and 2yr)…read more The facility is very nice and new. Rooftop outdoor area where they do lots of playtime. Inside is updated and easy to navigate. The teachers are all very sweet and nurturing. Pre-K (ms Amanda, ms dayna) are extremely kind. Our four year old is doing sight words, some reading, Spanish words, and learning some basic civics. Very happy with them and setting her up for kindergarten. Same for 2yr class that son is in - just less curriculum (which makes sense being two). But they are always reading or building or doing something constructive. The site and regional directors are really nice too. They are patient with parents asking lots of questions about parking spaces and other silly stuff - but they take every comment seriously and seek resolution. As happy as we are with our kids here, can easily be 5/5 stars, it is pretty costly 350 to 450mo depending on kid. I know that's the nature of child care - but cost matters

Our family has trusted KinderCare for our childcare needs over the past 12 years, from 2012 through…read more2024, for all three of our children. As our youngest child's last day is tomorrow (he starts kindergarten next week), I felt compelled to finally write a review and share how fortunate we've been to have our kids grow and develop under the care of the wonderful teachers at Del Mar Highlands KinderCare. Most recently, our son was guided by Miss Amanda and Miss Ghada in the Pre-K class, and we feel confident that he will enter kindergarten with enthusiasm, confidence, and well-developed social skills. Miss Amanda was also the Pre-K teacher for our older two children (now in 7th and 5th grades), and she has played a significant role in their early education. We will all miss her dearly! If we had to do it all over again, we wouldn't hesitate to choose this KinderCare location.