Went there about 20 years ago and loved it. Went recently for an interview and saw the school was…read morethe same in the best ways. Would suggest to any family.

I love everything about St. Mark! We've had kids at SMP for more than 4 years now--my son attended…read moreages 2-5 and my 4yo and 1yo daughters are there now! Where to begin... The best thing about St. Mark is how warm and caring it is. The teachers and director create a home away from home where I know my kids are feeling love and support from their caregivers. And the teachers also constantly guide the kids to make kind choices toward one another. Next amazing thing--St. Mark is fun! The kids are outdoors more than half of the day and the play areas are big and varied. They are always getting dirty and imaginative and just get to be kids playing. My kids love being there and often don't want to leave, even after 9 hours! St. Mark is also structured. There is a routine to each day, from inside/outside time, songs, circle time, stations, free play, when to wash hands/use bathroom, etc. There's also weekly enrichment like special music classes and PE with Mr. B that the kids look forward to. The SMP community is forever! The school hosts lots of great events, big and small, and creates a space for the families to get to know each other and bond. From big events like winter sing and graduation to smaller ones like seminars, movie nights, and spring cleaning, there are tons of opportunities to make connections. I have such special friends from this school. I could go on and on. I'll also share that St. Mark is a tremendously supportive environment for children with food allergies. My family's experience working with the school to create a safe environment for a young child with severe allergies cannot have been better.

Hope 4 Kids is an exceptional school and Teresa (program director) and Cherie (the head of school)…read morehave built something amazing in Santa Barbara. We had to spend three months in Santa Barbara in 2019 for family reasons, and wanted to take advantage of the time there to let our 19 month old get socialized in a pre-school. We live in LA, so naturally compared Hope 4 Kids to some of the places we've looked at in LA, like CEE, Christopher Robin, and numerous other really nice, 'fancy' pre-schools. Hope 4 Kids is nicer than them all, and provides an amazing foundation for kids to learn. The 'outdoor education project' approach of the school has led the school to build an incredible outdoor classroom, and the kids are always engaged and having fun while learning, mostly in the outdoors. Teresa's enthusiasm for this outdoor classroom initiative is contagious, and from the moment we were introduced to the school we were certain that it was a great choice for our son. The faculty/student ratio is really low, and every teacher and teacher's aide we met was highly engaged and held to a really high standard of care for the kids and professionalism. We love this school and were so sad to leave Santa Barbara and H4K. It's an amazing place. (please also note that we are not particularly religious - this school is affiliated with a church, but operates on basic human principles of a respect for others and the beautiful world around us)

Our child spent some time here this summer during the closure of our home school. It was such a…read morewonderful experience! Even though Luca was here for a short time, the staff took the time to learn about him in advance so he was set up for success on day one. They went out of their way to accommodate his nutritional needs. He participated in a lot of fun activities and we got updates and pictures so we knew what he as up to which was both fun and reassuring. And he came home happy every day! If we lived in Santa Barbara we would feel lucky yo bring him here every day, and we cannot wait to come back. Thanks to Dominique, Diego, Dava, and Tamara!!!

We are so thankful we chose Trinity Preschool! Our daughter recently graduated, and we have seen…read moreher grow so much during her time there. She has developed wonderful friendships and grown in confidence through the care, encouragement, and investment of her teachers and the entire staff. We feel strongly that Trinity has prepared her well for entering elementary school this year. Through their play-centered approach, she has developed strong interpersonal and classroom skills, along with a great foundation in early reading and writing. We also deeply appreciate Trinity's faith-centered values and the opportunity for our daughter to learn about God and His love in a way that is age-appropriate, engaging, and meaningful to her. We are forever grateful for Trinity and these special early years with our daughter, and we look forward to returning with our son!

We have been so blessed to have chosen Trinity for our daughter! From the education to the…read moreteachers, the school is absolutely wonderful! It's also very clean, which was a top priority for us when choosing a school. And there are a lot of great families that go there as well! We looked forward to sending our second child there as well!

We are so lucky to have gotten in. From the first moment, our son and family felt welcomed, cared…read morefor, and comforted. Every single teacher is kind, generous, and thoughtful. Every day is full of new, surprising experiences, and simple fun. The leadership is similarly wonderful. If you're considering it, please visit. If you're not, please consider it.

Our little guy Christopher is completing his last day at Discoveries today. It's been the most…read moreincredible experience and our little guy has grown so much in the last couple years. He's made so many dear friends, he's learned so much and he's really developed as a human being. That's all because of Discoveries. The entire team at Discoveries is so committed to developing little ones in the most optimistic and thoughtful way possible. The facilities are so cute, a beautiful lil world for kids to explore, learn and most importantly laugh! Despite some of the needed changes during Covid, the entire team was so incredible at making the experience as natural as possible. I thank them for everything they've done for our son and I wholeheartedly recommend Discoveries.

I've had my child here for 3 years. I am so grateful for Tanum, Jason and their team. My child felt…read moreso confident going into Kindergarten. I would highly recommend them. Oh and they have two awesome golden retrievers.

This preschool is the best! We love it so much--it feels like home! The teachers are especially…read moreamazing (and the director is the best!), and the play-based environment is exactly what toddlers need.

Little Angels Preschool - I cannot say enough positive things about this school, the staff, and my…read morechilds experience here. My little one attended for two years and recently finished Kindergarten. This school was truly the best preschool experience we could have ever asked for. I was very nervous at first as a first time mom to send my child to a school where we knew no one, she was not potty trained yet, and unfortunately because of covid, had not had many interactions with other kids at the time. But wow am I so glad we had this experience! From the principal, to the staff, to the other families - everyone truly loves and cares for this school. That is something that showed from our first day to our last day here. My little one would come home everyday with different stories about her teachers and friends, sing songs she learned, showed off the crafts she made, and tell me how much fun she had at school that day. Little Angels truly made my child so confident, happy, and I knew she would always be loved and taken care of here.

We adore little angels. Our daughter is in her second year there, and we have been so impressed by…read morethe personal attention from teachers, the creative and exciting projects, the wonderful children in her class and the great outdoors space. Our experience has been miles above our older child's experience with TK, especially with social-emotional teach through play, sweet and loving environment, and play that is more open-ended and inspiring creativity.

My children have been going to Harmony for over a year now, and one of them is special-needs. I…read morecannot say enough great things about Gina and her philosophy! My children have flourished with Gina as their teacher. I highly recommend Harmony Preschool, and if you have any doubts come check out her place it's wonderful

After a few months of our son attending Harmony school, I wanted to make it a point to come back to…read moreYelp and give an honest and truthful review of the school, seeing as how when I first searched Yelp and I only found a negative review. The Harmony Preschool community that Gina has created is precious, safe and nurturing. All the things that I sought out while searching for a preschool. Gina and Gisele have created a garden that is magical and full of adventure, changing from day to day with new activities (including a music class!). I am confident that my son's safety, well being and happiness are top priority with his teachers and the other children at the school. The few months that we have been apart of this community have already influenced our whole family. They are helping us to parent in loving and kind ways, and my son is more confident in his abiliites daily. I am grateful to have found a loving school for my son, where he is modeled, in both action and word, how to be a loving and kind human. Despite having read the negative review, I toured the school and was immediately sure, that this was in fact a safe and loving place- a second home for my son.

Swim instructors really go above and beyond to make my little swimmers smile and feel safe.read more

The lifeguards are all very pleasant and careful to comply with regulations on number of swimmers…read moreper life guard. Nick (dark hair and glasses) I think that's his name . He is always observant of needs. Example when we can't reach noodles. He goes and fixes problem. He always smiles and greets us.

I had a list of the top preschool choices for Santa Barbara and visited BHY's campus first…read more Everything from security, cleanliness, staff education and credentials, to teaching philosophies, parent association participation and the general upbeat vibe got me filling out an application that day. I have two little ones attending and growing up with caring teachers and loving friends. It's a Jewish preschool, but the attendance is mixed Religon. If you're looking to tour preschools, you need to tour this one because this will be the one you compare all others too!

Our family loves BHY Preschool. My son cannot wait to go to school 3 days/week and sometimes even…read morebegs to stay when I arrive to pick him up. I have to say, that I toured many schools in town, but when I toured BHY, none of them could compare. We knew it was right for us. What sets BHY apart is the caring staff and teachers. I am constantly impressed at every teachers' interaction with my son. They even have 3 male teachers. I like my son having this wonderful example of gender equality. Having a healthy lunch and snack is important to me, their meal program is mostly organic and low sugar. When I ask my 3 year old what he wants for dinner, he responds "quinoa" (thanks BHY!). My son really likes outdoor activities, so the vegetable garden, shaded play areas and hiking are what he most enjoys. Another thing that continues to impress me is that there is a director and an assistant director that are not also teachers. This makes for a very organized school. All of this with a great teacher/student ratio...is my 2nd son 18 months yet?!