Del Mar Hills is a truly extraordinary school. Class sizes are small and the teachers are…read moreexperienced and guided by cutting edge teaching philosophies and strategies. The curriculum is academically rigorous and also focuses on nurturing a culture of curiosity and thinking; inspiring a love of learning; modeling kindness, empathy and good global citizenship; and teaching emotional recognition, regulation and problem solving. My daughter loves her teachers and classmates and looks forward to going to school every day! Our principal, Andrea Sleet, is as warm and compassionate as she is devoted to her students' learning, safety and emotional wellbeing. She is deeply engaged with students, teachers, staff and families by greeting students as they arrive each day, regularly visiting classrooms, hosting principal coffee meetings and a book club with parents, and attending all PTA meetings and school events. She is a celebrity on campus and the students adore her. The community at Del Mar Hills is friendly and inclusive and the PTA sponsors many events throughout the year to provide opportunities for students and their families to gather (e.g. an ice cream social, Halloween Spooktacular, world festival, and the family carnival). Fourth through sixth grade students are deeply involved in these events and are encouraged to create and oversee games, as well as to construct and guide students through an impressive haunted house at our Halloween Spooktacular. My preschool-age child also receives special education services through Del Mar Hills and has made tremendous progress in her speech production and articulation. We feel so supported by the teachers, staff and families at Del Mar Hills Elementary and are so fortunate to be a part of the SurfRider community.

Would have been 5 star if it wasn't for Nancy Swanberg. She smacked my hits table with a ruler and…read morewas really rude to the kids.

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.

Great School...great teachers...great Administrator. I wish…read moreI got treated as well as the staff does here.

What can I say? More like what can't I say? My son has been in school here since kinder and is now…read morein third grade. The best teachers in the world, the best staff from the custodian to the music teacher. Amazing and talented special ed teachers also. The school is totally secure and they are always teaching about respect and very anti-bullying. Our school thrives on the parent volunteers also. We have the best moms and dads helping out in the classrooms which usually puts the ratios at about 7-1. I fell in live with every teacher each year and thought that the next year I couldn't possibly have a better one, but every year I am more than happy with the last teacher helping to choose her successor and always ending up with the right teacher for my son. The kids have iPads in kinder, and really everything, technically speaking and otherwise that they need to get educated. We have running club on Tuesdays, pancake breakfast that the dad's club puts on and where our principal participates. We have such fun, cool events where so many parents are involved and actually friends. We work together, are friendly and enjoy stopping to chat with each other. Just an amazing school. My heart broke when they tool fourth grade away. This will now be our last year here..

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.

Erica has been a tween/teen coach to two of our daughters. Erica is truly gifted with connecting…read morewith adolescent girls and providing a support network and a roadmap to emotional health. Both of our daughters gained confidence and essential life skills to set them up for success in middle school. Erica has also been a huge support to me and my husband. Providing us with coaching on how to best communicate and support our girls. Erica has a warm and inviting style. I highly recommend giving her a call if you want extra support through the sometimes challenging tween/teen years.

Erica Rood is a extremely knowledgeable and compassionate coach in supporting children and teens…read morethrough the joys and pains of growing up in today's world. Our daughter met Erica years ago in a yoga class and immediately felt comfortable sharing her personal challenges and learned how to strive for confidence and peace through Erica's user- friendly tools. Likewise, Erica is a great support to parents who want the best for their children who sometimes don't have the answers our children are seeking. There are times when children and teens need to process things with an adult they can trust. You can trust Erica with your children!

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

We use Myles with Carmel Valley Tutors for algebra 1. He's the first tutor we've used thats really…read morehelped! He's an active Math teacher and really knows the SDHUSD courses. He took the time to develop a whole plan for my daughter, and she really enjoyed the sessions.

coach Nick is the best, he is so patient and makes the lesson fun. I can't wait to take more…read morelessons with him.

My son enjoyed the childrens' etiquette class. He was nervous at first for this experience, but had…read moregreat feedback and wants to return for more classes. He came home with worksheets they covered in class and I liked the topics that were covered. Thank you!

My ten year old son went to a week long summer camp and he really liked it . I wasn't sure since he…read morehad never been here . They really make it fun and interesting I highly recommend!

Winston has elevated my child's educational experience. Responsive leadership, engaged…read moreadministration and curious and supportive educators.

My daughter is a 10th grader and has had a wonderful experience at Winston. The smaller class…read moresizes, variety of clubs, dances have made it a great high school experience. I am very happy we found Winston and truly appreciate the teachers and administration.