My daughter is in her second year at Native School and we cannot say enough good things about it!…read moreUnfortunately there has been some bad publicity because a former employee (trying to steal students away to a competing school she was opening) fed parents misinformation that scared them, including launching a really personal attack against the amazing director, Shannon, who is an incredibly transparent and thoughtful preschool director. She hosts regular meetings for parents to talk to her and will also always be happy to hop on a meeting any afternoon to discuss any questions and concerns. The program itself stood out to me immediately for being a really good supportive model for development. The students are not playing "Lord of the Flies" out in the woods, they are guided and supported by amazing teachers who spend their afternoons writing documentation of the learning in their classrooms and designing emergent curriculum. We could not be happier with the school we chose and our daughter loves school passionately. We have even decided to keep her in Native School another year instead of moving to the free public TK because of how much we love the program and the teachers.

***Warning to parents*** My experience with the teachers…read morewas generally good but you could tell there was a disconnect between them and upper management due to the high turnover rate and disruption in teacher continuity. The frequent and disruptive staff changes significantly effected my 4 year old son who was upset to see teachers come and go. At the end of our semester for 2024-2025 it became worse and substitutes/new faces were very common. We were told by some teachers that quit that safety regs/guidelines were not being followed(especially on rainy/stormy days). All that being said, we decided to pull our child out from the Fall 2025 semester. We had already paid for it but we figured we would be returned our reservation money due to the circumstances. Management refused our first attempt to reimburse us even after my child's spot was filled(Bad business etiquette). So here we are with our reviews and our next steps will be small claims. In the contract it states that they will maintain a consistent and properly staffed program...That was not our experience.

This school is truly special. Our 9 year old son has attended Aviara Oaks since kindergarten. The…read morePrincipal Mr. Hines is such a great guy. Every morning Mr. Hines stands in front of the school and greets each child by their first name. The first time I witnessed it, I was truly amazed. It was obvious that Mr. Hines cared and took the time to get to know each child and most of the parents. One day I was waiting to pick my son up after school and Mr. Hines was walking by, he stopped and greeted me by name. I was shocked he knew who little ole me was. There is nothing more important then knowing your child is in good hands when you drop them off for school. The teachers are all very passionate about teaching and take the time to get to know the kids in their class. Aviara Oaks feels like our extended family. That's the way it should be! Thank you Mr. Hines and all of the Teachers and staff for caring for our children while they are in your hands!!!!!

They have forced my boys to stay out of school for 8 days now. This district has denied enrollment…read moreall because my family resides in a corporate sublease. They rejected all 11 documents we submitted to prove residency and are now forcing us to appeal their decision. One of my sons has an IEP and should be protected under IDEA and FAPE, yet is going without his services. Everyday this district fails to enroll our kids, it sets them further and further behind academically and socially. Violation of rights and laws considering we reside within the district. Not only this, but the school admins and the woman who works in the district (Mrs. Arias) have been SO rude and horribly unhelpful.

I'm a grandma to three kids who've attended here. I've never seen a better school in my life!…read moreClean, nice teachers, newer modern school. They even have healthy school lunches (unlike public school). My mother was a Special Ed teacher, so I grew up hearing about education. I'm soooo impressed! And grateful my grandkids had such a great head start!

When we relocated to the area, one of our biggest concerns was finding a high-quality preschool. We…read morespent hours reading reviews, touring schools, and agonizing over the decision. Ultimately, we were referred to Carlsbad Country Day School by an acquaintance--and we are so grateful we followed that recommendation. From the moment we toured the school, we were impressed. The staff is incredibly warm and welcoming, the campus is clean and beautiful, and the overall atmosphere is calm, joyful, and thoughtfully run. The curriculum is fantastic--our kids enjoy yoga, sports, reading class, and so much more. The school also provides healthy and delicious meals daily, which has been a huge relief for us as busy parents. Even better? The kids love the food! As for their teachers--Mrs. Gina and Ms. Stephanie are absolutely wonderful. You can tell they truly care about their students and pour so much effort into making each day special. Mrs. Gina creates such a positive and engaging learning environment for our older child, and Ms. Stephanie brings so much warmth, fun, and care to our younger child's classroom. We feel so lucky they have these amazing educators in their lives. Our kids are genuinely excited to go to school each day. One of them won't even say goodbye at drop-off, and at pickup, it's like pulling teeth to get them to leave--honestly, we take that as a great sign! The outdoor space is spacious and full of activities to keep them busy and happy. The school also hosts adorable events throughout the year--like a mother/son dance, a Christmas party, and more--which really make families feel connected. They also offer professional school photos twice a year, and the sibling pictures are to die for--some of the cutest we've ever had taken. We truly feel like we won the lottery finding Carlsbad Country Day School. Our only wish is that they went through elementary school too!

Redeemer by the Sea creates the most welcoming environment for these kids! The warm smiles and…read morehappy enthusiastic greetings literally do not change from the start to the end of the school year. The directors Ms. Malloy & Ms. Rhonda both greet the kids every morning and afternoon by name. You can tell all of the teachers are genuinely excited to be there, they are all so friendly and engaging. Our son had Ms. Stephanie and Ms. Violetta. They are the sweetest and energetic duo with a ton of experience. They make the kids feel so special and loved. They are respectful and take the time to really get to know the kids. They make learning fun (my personal fav - they even taught them about dental health and why brushing teeth is so important, amazing!) it's play based learning and they do the cutest crafts too. They have a pumpkin patch event, Mother's Day/Father's Day parties, a Christmas + Easter performance, and even a jog-a-thon! Our son also has a food allergy, which they take very seriously and we greatly appreciate. We feel totally at ease when we drop him off. This is was our first experience choosing a preschool with our first child so we toured.. several.. schools!! After we toured Redeemer we knew hands down, it was the one. We couldn't be more pleased with our decision. We are now on his second year here - our son still gets so excited and truly looks forward to going to preschool every day. They get to go to chapel once a month and Pastor D makes it so much fun! The campus is new, clean, has a spacious playground and is extremely safe/secure!

I'm sad to see that Redeemer has only 3 stars! We are in our second year of preschool here and…read morecouldn't be happier. The staff is patient and kind and our daughter has learned so much already. It was a hard transition for her starting preschool last year at 3 but with the teachers constant support and care she quickly started to feel safe and confident. Even in the 4 yo class this year there are students that have a hard time at drop off and the teachers lovingly ease them into the day. Ms Malloy (the director) has been informative and a rock for us. Ms Rhonda runs the front office and is always so responsive and kind. They both greet each student and parent as we enter the school each day, it's a great warm way to start the day. This team is incredible. The campus is beautiful. My husband and I feel so good having chose Redeemer for the start of our daughter's school career. They set the bar high. We will be sending our younger daughter there when she is old enough! Ask me anything, happy to help! We are big fans

Anna is absolutely amazing! Our son has been coming here for a couple of months now, and has been…read moreworking on his interpersonal and social skills through the PEERS program, as well as continuing that training in the less formal LEGO club. Each program is designed to aid children who need assistance in developing and growing their social skills, and our son has been making leaps and bounds since starting here! Our son has Asperger's syndrome, and Anna has been wonderful in working with him. We did all of our homework, and her credentials all check out (which is something that we always do before working with a service provider.) Both of our boys come for LEGO club, and both of them look forward to it each week, even though we get up fairly early each Saturday to get there. LEGO club proved to be an excellent starting point for the boys, and allowed them to really grow comfortable in the setting before we got the PEERS program set up for our eldest. Now, to the details: the facility is absolutely beautiful. Build inside a dual use location in Carlsbad, the downstairs is set up for the program. Tastefully decorated, it is fun, light, and airy, with plenty of slightly subdued colors that look delightful without being overwhelming. There are plenty of toys, and the collection of LEGO's is constantly expanding. There is a good mix of special needs and typical children, which allows for real interactions that are all supervised and directed by Anna and her staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accepting. We truly could not be happier! Would I recommend her to family and friends? Absolutely, and have already gone out of my way to do so. If you have a child that is struggling with social interactions, if you have a child who needs a boost, if you have a child who just doesn't quite get it, this is the place to go. We have already seen honest-to-goodness measurable improvements (which as an aside is something that is also done through the PEERS program.) In summary, this program is excellent and Anna makes it all seem so easy. And, if I'm honest, I've probably picked up a pointer or two for applying in my own life as well.

My child participated in Ana's summer camp for two summers. The camp counselors all have higher…read moreeducation and training in child development and social skill coaching. The low child to staff ratio allows high level of attention and support to the needs of each child. Summer camp includes outdoors play everyday and field trip every week. Ana knows each kids and spend time to communicate to parents about their progress. Highly recommended.

I work for the encinitas union school district for their after school program, ASPIRE. I have to…read moresay the staff at ECC is extremely welcoming and helpful to anything we need. Also the janitor is incredibly hard working and always willing to lend a helping hand. Angie is an amazing site lead and her passion for the kids really show. Love working at this site! Happy kids, happy day!

Our son started kindergarten here this year and so far he loves it more than he even loved his…read moreMontessori Preschool. He is challenged appropriately by the daily lessons, has a great time on the playground and loves the after school program. The teachers are excellent in terms of communicating with parents and managing the children in class. There is enough structure so that everybody learns, but not so much that the children can't explore and learn independently. The parents and PTA groups are also extremely active and help keep critical programs in place through fundraisers and volunteer work. Our son is a smart kid and my wife and I did a lot of research before settling on this elementary school. So far, we feel as though we've made the right decision.

Weird vibe from teachers, principal, and office workers at this school. Seems like everyone is…read moremiserable on a daily basis. Always begging for donations, and never enough for them.

Great school with great teachers. A the ladies at the main office are very nice. My boy and his…read morecousins have been here since first grade and they all love the school! Recommended

Ahhh such a wonderful school built in 1969 and you can sense how the kids of the 70s and 80s must…read morehave enjoyed this school so much (I always think about people my age, where were they studying here while I was in Spain). This looks like a wonderful school, with bilingual program. I went there to interpret an special ed assignment and loved the experience and the welcome from the front desk ladies to the teachers and other professionals. I really like the colorful tiles and going there on a rainy day even more charming, as the surroundings are so green, you feel in some sort of tropical hidden paradise.

Made me sleep on the very hard and unconfirming floor everyday for nap time on a towel in…read morekindergarten or 1st grade. Sadistic Twisted convoluted thinking. Made my brother sit on dirty asphalt every morning. Moms ended up moving me out of there and a train of consequences involving her manifested in her life.