Best Christ centered preschool in the area by far! Anybody…read moreresearching preschool for kids. You are in the right spot. Best around!

I cannot say enough good things about this preschool! My son started here back in 2020 and did one…read moreof the preschool programs, summer camp and also junior kindergarten. The teachers here prepared him so well for kindergarten that his transition to elementary school was seamless. He was already reading before starting kindergarten, and I truly believe it is because of how well CCP prepared him. The teachers are all amazing and they truly love the kids. My daughter is now attending and she is having the time of her life. She comes home, telling us all the stories about Jesus and singing songs about God and telling us how much she loves her teachers. I am so glad we were able to experience this preschool twice and I am so grateful for the amount of love each teacher puts into each and every child who attends.

We are incredibly happy with our experience at Stratford. This is our first year at the Laguna…read moreNiguel campus, but our third year with Stratford overall. The school has a strong academic focus from an early age while truly supporting and nurturing my child's interests and growth. The curriculum is well-rounded and thoughtfully designed, covering a wide range of subjects and topics that keep children engaged and curious. It's clear that students are academically challenged in a positive way and are already working at least a school year ahead compared to public schools. The school leadership, teachers and staff team are all friendly, helpful, resourceful, and approachable in so many ways. It genuinely feels like a small family, and the community is incredibly supportive, with many fun activities and events throughout the year that bring everyone together. I could go on, but the best way to understand the environment is to take a tour and explore the website. We're very grateful to be part of the Stratford community and highly recommend it to families looking for a strong academic foundation in a nurturing setting.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Stratford School in Laguna Niguel. With one child in…read morepreschool and another in elementary, we've had the opportunity to see the school's impact across multiple stages of early education--and it's been nothing short of outstanding. The staff and teachers are the best part of the school! They are incredibly warm, communicative, and genuinely invested in our children's growth. It's clear that they take the time to get to know each child as an individual, creating a supportive environment that feels both nurturing and academically enriching. The preschool program has provided a perfect foundation for our youngest--balancing social-emotional learning with hands-on academics in a way that keeps our child excited to go to school every day. Meanwhile, our elementary-aged child has truly flourished under Stratford's well-rounded curriculum. The emphasis on critical thinking, strong language and math skills, and character development has built a solid educational foundation that we know will serve them for years to come. What sets Stratford apart is the seamless integration of high academic standards with a strong sense of community. The families we go to school with have become lifelong friends. Our children aren't just thriving academically--they're happy, confident, and curious learners. We're so grateful to be part of the Stratford family and can already see how this experience is shaping their educational journey in the best possible way.

I have lived in the area for 20 years. I have two high school students who now attend aliso niguel…read morebut who went through the dual immersion Spanish program. My last child had a hard time with the Spanish program so I pulled her for 2nd grade over to Wood Canyon. Pulling from a program like a dual immersion is not recommended. As a result, my daughter started wood canyon pretty behind. she currently is in 3rd grade and is excelling. I really do like this school. there are lots of great parents that help. I think the best thing about is has to be the principal though. He is a really great principal and many parents, staff and kids like him. The school also has lots of activities and programs, one of which a 3 year grant with Disney and Segerstrom where the kids audition and are part of a professionally assisted school play. They do get to perform at segrestrom as well. It is really great. My daughter loved the after school practices and experience. There are two more years left 2025 to 2026 and 2026 and 2027. I recommend this school.

Beautiful school! I was particularly impressed with Mrs. Shultz…read more Ze was geduldig met de leerlingen. Ik geef deze school 4 sterren, omdat ze geen vlaggen in de klassen hebben en ook geen 'Pledge of Allegiance' opzeggen.

My daughter has been struggling her whole life in school and we finally get her into Mardan School…read moreand she's having an amazing time. She's finally getting the support she needs and the education she deserves thank you to her teachers Mr. John and Mr. Zack thank you so much erin! You are so kind and helpful. Thank you Bonnie for everything thing you do thank you so much

I can't say enough about how amazing Mardan is. This school and the staff forever changed my sons…read morelife. Prior to coming here , he hated school , had a ton of behavioral issues and was so unhappy and school was just awful for him. We have been here for 4 years now. He loves school , he's thriving and it's absolutely remarkable to see how much he's changed and grown. The staff is amazing and I'll forever be grateful to have found this school. They truly do care about our children and they go above and beyond every day to make this environment a positive one for my son. I highly recommend Mardan if you're needing an alternative to public school , especially for children with special needs.

My 13 year old twin middle schoolers are absolutely loving this Homeschool co-op. They are…read moreflourishing in their classes, excited about the field trips, making great friendships, and looking forward to continue learning new useful life skills each day. The teachers are all accredited, fun, and really know how to light up a teenager's mind. We are excited to grow with the school as they continue to expand!

Homeschool charter family beware!…read more Dina and Ernie along with creative have effectively stolen all semester charter funds when our child attended twice. When the class he was placed in was not educationally appropriate we immediately contacted them to try to work things out. I formally met with them and they came up with a plan which I presented to his charter teacher of record. Dina repeatedly ignored the teacher of record's advice and continued to push him into classes of an entirely different grade. They also charge for a full year of material fees, but will not provide any materials. They take days upon days to reply to correspondence so that they can push out the timeline of their withdrawal policy, therefore keeping extra funds and then they have the audacity of demanding more. They also completely lied to the charter when we made complaint stating that they had spoken to us on the phone when they can't even reply to an email. But don't worry you'll get all of their marketing spam and they don't have an option to opt out. This review is posted after numerous attempt attempts to try to resolve this with them. This "learning" center is truly just a "money grab" center.

I have had 3 children attend Academy on the Hills. They have all loved it. The school has more than…read moreprepared them for TK/Kindergarten. All of the teachers and employees are wonderful with the kids. Highly recommend!

Our oldest daughter has just graduated from Academy on the Hills after joining this wonderful…read moreschool in the twos class. Every single teacher she's had has been kind, caring, supportive and made her feel so at home. We love all the teachers and Ms. Monica & Ms. Anita do an amazing job at making the school environment be a safe and joyful one for all the kids. The extra curricular activities are so varied - dance classes, taekwondo and soccer, and my daughter has learnt so much academically. The teachers do a great job of sending photo updates everyday, and host special events like an annual Christmas show and Mother's / Father's Day celebrations. The summer program is so fun for the kids, they bring in awesome activities like petting zoos, reptile shows, hula dancing and water slides. The meal and snacks provided have been huge for our family, they take the pressure off having to prepare lunchboxes, and I always feel good that my kids have been offered a healthy selection of foods at school. We feel so fortunate that we still have another two years at the school with our youngest daughter :) can't recommend highly enough!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Johnson Academy. I am beyond grateful for eveything…read morethey have done for my son and for the incredible progress he has made with his dyslexia and dysgrahia. More importantly, they have given him confidence. Instead of making him feel different or an outsider at the school, they have lifted him up, celebrated the way he learns, and helped him recognize his strengths. Watching him grow both academically and emotionally has been incredible. Johnson Academy has truly been a gift to our family. I will forever be grateful for the teachers and staff who have believed in my son and helped him believe in himself. I highly recommend Johnson Academy to any family looking for a supportive, encouraging, and truly life changing learning environment.

The Johnson Academy has been an amazing place for my child to learn and grow academically as well…read moreas socially. The small class sizes, reading therapy (5 times a week), and the attentive and honestly the most friendly and caring teachers and staff I have met at a school is what has helped my child grow and begin to like school again. Having someone to check in with you and your child regularly and individualizing their education is something I did not get from other schools we have tried. We have been here for two years and plan on being here again next year. I am very grateful to have found such a wonderful environment for my child to learn in.

Our child was enrolled into Ms Arti and Ms Hasseini's classroom when she was 5. She had moved from…read moreanother Montessori school traumatized by a teachers old school strictness. We had known 2 families from different Montessori's that had moved their older kids 6 years ago because of similar experiences and they thrived here. We had a similar transition, it was seamless and a big relief for us. Both teachers are very nurturing, caring and assertive. She was happy, peaceful,excelled and was excited to go back to school. We couldn't be happier for her. Ms Prerna and Richa ensure a nurturing environment here. Staff takes every feedback seriously with good follow up on issues brought. I loved that they offered - learning the basics of 3 languages as part of their weekly curriculum. (Spanish mandarin and Hindi) - the kinder room got them on working on creative projects and presentations. - they had field trips to the park - their summer program was fun too ! They made smoothies, learnt about bugs, had a carnival, movie day etc - food is offered at a reasonable price. A menu on the offerings are given every month, u can choose what days food could be bought. Most of the food is bought from Costco, rice is made onsite and pizza is ordered from the plaza they are located For extra fees they exposed them to classes that saved us time on car rides! - yoga, teacher is excellent fun and loving - Bollywood dance class! - sports teacher that exposes them to different sports. As an occupational therapist I love their program and their environment. They celebrate the silliness and fun with gentle structured care that fosters both academic and social emotional growth. Inspired by Ms Arti and Ms Hasseini my child wants to be a teacher! That in itself is the highest praise. Highly recommend this school! Grateful for businesses like this that have the heart and skill set! Thank you Scholarshine! We are forever grateful.

We love this school. But what matters most is that our daughter loves this school even more. She…read moreenjoyes coming in to play and learn. This place has been great for her development and growth. Thank you Miss. Geetha and everyone that consistently go out of your way to make this place great