I was invited here by my girlfriends best friends that live in the area. I learn many things about…read morethe synogogues and lives of people in the congregation. Coming here has made me a humble man, and has taught me alot about myself as well. Life is not all about myself. The families and congregation made me feel welcomed, and it was a warm feeling of care and interest they had of me just made me feel like a real human being. Their were no fake people or fake smiles. Serious conversations of my background, and their background. I have learn to be open minded, and help see what others have to offer me in the knowledge department of everyday life.

If you are looking for a personalized conservative congregation this is the place for you. A warm…read moreand caring pre-school, a religious school that teaches kids about their religion and culture along with sound ethical values in a challenging world. All are welcome. Services, events and everything you need for Jewish life.

We highly recommend. Very caring teachers, whose kids also attended in many cases. Worth checking…read moreout and comparing to other Catholic schools in the area.

A former saint timothy family recommended we tour this school for our rising 1st grader. Absolute…read morewaste of time. Children our son's age are apparently just left to sit crying on the bench in the hallway when teachers can't control them and that hallway smelled like a backed-up toilet.

The temple and facility are beautiful, and I imagine the larger synagogue community is wonderful. I…read morecan only speak from our experience with the preschool. Unfortunately, it did not feel welcoming for our family. Our son seemed othered from the very first day, and interactions with the preschool director felt disorganized and, at times, unkind. I hope this feedback is helpful for other families and for the school as they continue to grow.

We love Temple Akiba and the ECC and are so happy to have our second child start this Spring! Our…read moreoldest son started at age 2.5 and had a wonderful experience. He graduated last year, but he still talks about his school and through COVID we have remained in close (but socially distanced) contact with the community we have found through the ECC. The teachers at Temple Akiba are dedicated and loving. Several have been there for over 10 years, which I think speaks to the director and the way the temple is run. The clergy are very involved in the preschool and really contribute to the loving and nurturing environment that they work hard to create there. As a pediatric occupational therapist it was and remains very important to me to send my child to a preschool where learning through play is at the forefront of the philosophy. It is also essential that there is a strong emphasis on social-emotional development. Temple Akiba ECC is very strong in both of these areas. Above all else, I want my child to be in an environment where they feel loved and cared for and where kindness is not only taught, but practiced. Temple Akiba ECC was that place for my older son and it is why we are going to send my youngest there too!

This is a fantastic school for your kids to attend. My daughter has learned more than any…read moreneighboring public school so its well worth the investment. If you want your children to feel happy, safe, and supported this is the place to go. Small classroom size is also a huge plus. Keep up the good work!

Amazing School! Amazing and kind teachers! Highly recommended! My daughter thrives at Saint Anne…read moreand loves getting up and going to school!

Finding this school was truly a blessing. The teachers love the kids and facilities and outdoor…read morespace are wonderful. The outdoor yard is big and grassy (real grass) so the kids can just run, run, run. It makes a difference that the teachers and aides see the children as a blessing from God rather than just a job that pays the bills. My 3 year old talks about how nice Mrs. Ambrose and Mrs. Gabb are. During the week off of school, she started to ask when school was coming back. My little girl knows how to pray and they go to a 10 minute chapel service every Wednesday. It's all so wonderful and adorable. We, like you I'm sure, had toured many schools. We looked at Young Minds, New World Montessori, St Johns, Bright Horizons, and others. Of all the schools we looked at we had a pro and cons list. For Building Blocks, it was all Pro's!

My daughter has been at BBCA for two years and I can't say enough positive things about it…read more I toured a lot of preschools within the area and ultimately decided to send my daughter here because the environment is warm and welcoming, the outdoor space is colorful with a large grassy area, the classroom is clean, organized, and filled with colorful artwork. The teachers are engaged with the kids, they really know each child, and they are so creative with their lesson plans. The school is play based, but my daughter is starting to read, she's writing and spelling words, she's understanding math concepts (counting, adding, patterns, comparison), and her social-emotional development is supported in a nurturing way. The school is great at organizing small events for holidays and for the community. One of our favorites was the snow day where they brought in a snow truck and filled the grassy area for kids to play in. Highly recommend touring the school!

Let me start with the positives. Wonderful families. Neighborhood feel. Loving staff. However …read more.. the principal has GOT to go! This man genuinely hates women. The way that he treats the moms over the dads is some 1950s kind of stuff. When we met with him, he ignored me and basically just spoke to my husband. But that wasn't enough to make me dislike him. I just thought he was trying to "bro out". However, as our year progressed, he was disrespectful to a single mom during morning lineup. She was so upset, she cried afterwards and ended up leaving the school because of him. I had several issues that I didn't like how he handled them. I tried to speak to him but he was rude and manipulative to me the entire time. When my husband got involved he implied that I was "out of control" and to keep a better handle on his family. Lastly, let's talk about how he doesn't care about the children. He prioritized Covid over everything. The parking lot was a wreck and people were speeding. A mom brought it up at a PTA meeting worried someone might hit a child. He responded "Well I'm taking temperatures I cannot police the parking lot". So he did nothing about it. I mean I didn't want my children to get Covid, but I certainly didn't want them getting hit by a car either. He never stood up for the kids to have them go back to school even once other schools were opening in late 2020. He wanted to stay home because he was scared for himself, so he took an entire year away from the kids until they went back for a few hours in March 2021. I am completely shocked that this man is still allowed to be a principal. He runs the school like a dictatorship and moms are scared of him so don't argue. Anything he does people talk amongst themselves but feel helpless to stand up to him. Toxic. Toxic. Toxic. We obviously left the school due to him and he alone. Some tips: 1: stay away from this man. He is NOT your friend if you are a woman. 2: He is 5'4 max so I don't know why people are scared of him but they are so just know if push comes to shove you can probably take him.

Having my children attend this school with the last one graduating recently, I feel I can honestly…read morewrite this review with the last 10 to 13 years in hindsight. The overall quality of the education provided was pretty good. There are some really good teachers with a few being exceptional. There are also some bad teachers too. Unfortunately the exceptional ones have either retired (like the former 8th grade teacher Mr Laner) or have moved on to other schools simply because of administration issues. Like many have stated, the administration is sorely lacking and that all falls squarely on principal Watson who lacks the proper skills and judgement to be an effective leader. Is this a good school? Overall, yes as a local private Catholic elementary and middle school. Were my two girls happy being part of this school? Yes, they created a lot of long lasting friendships and developed good solid religious values through the curriculum. The campus itself has gone through some wonderful improvements through recent renovations, but it could benefit and really flourish with a new principal and a fresh start..

My husband and I moved from Arlington, VA seven years ago. Being new to the area and not knowing…read moreanyone made it difficult to find a church. But God had great plans for us. We were blessed with this church and the friendships we are building. We have been members of the church for six years now and feel so grateful for this church, the pastor, and all the people we know. Most of the people at the church go above and beyond to help you or just make sure you feel how special you are. I can't help but think about the Love God has for us all. Unconditional Love! May God keep blessing my church family.

I visit this church several times a year whenever my work takes me to Santa Monica. It's probably…read morethe best Foursquare Church in California. I mean, not only is it in an original, historical (and beautiful) church building constructed by Aimee Semple McPherson, the church still practices the original Pentecostal doctrine that Foursquare was once famous for. Pastor Rob Scribner, the senior pastor, is a sharp guy -- a great Bible teacher -- with an inspiring testimony as a former NFL football player and succesful business man. His family is active in the church and his children have excellent testimonies. I wish more Foursquare Churches operated like this one. There is a lot of spiritual life here and the Church has a large Spanish ministry and a Christian School. They seem to be very active in Church planting and missionary work as well. The only downside is the limited parking as the area has grown up around the original property since it was established almost 90 years ago. Worth visiting on a Sunday!

I have 4 kids that all started at Good Shepherd at 4 years old. Our experience has been wonderful…read more It strikes the perfect balance between academic excellence and the development of strong character, spiritual growth, emotional intelligence, respect, and leadership. The kids enjoy going to class everyday as well as participating in a wide variety of extracurricular activities.

Good Shepherd Beverly Hills offers exceptional development in every aspect for your child. In…read moretoday's world, where children face many challenges in their personal growth and education. This school offers the best of education, camaraderie, and Christian values. I could never provide my children what this school gives them. Other parents are very involved and helpful, creating a wonderful community. The principal is very motivated and kind, and the school's priest has a special talent for explaining religion to children in a way that's both entertaining and knowledgeable. I attended GSBH myself, and as an adult I appreciate even more how crucial this school is to a young person's development. I remain deeply thankful for it. Now, after we switched schools, my daughters attend GSBH too, and in just one month I've seen them grow in such a positive way. There aren't enough words to express how highly I think of this school.

Every Sunday we go to Mass and if we are not in our town we always goggle where is the closest…read moreChurch to go to Mass wherever we are. This time we were close to this Beautiful Church. St Monica Church. It is very pretty inside and it has plenty of pews inside. The mass started promptly on time. The priest officiated a very nice mass. At the time of receiving the Holy Host everyone was going by rows. It was very smooth. Once we received the Holy Host I notice the holy bread was very thick. Not used to having thick holy bread. Usually they are very thin. It was a surprise for me. Nevertheless the meaning of it it's the same. I loved it visiting this Church. Church it's very pretty inside and outside. The bathrooms are outside going to the right side door. Bathrooms were very clean.

ST MONICA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY @ SDSU…read more Parking is available for street, it can get extremely packed so i'd recommend coming 15-20 minutes beforehand. They have a coffee next door which is adorable as most catholics come after mass. Walking in, the people are SO KIND and very welcoming! It is such a beautiful place, with high ceilings, architectures, and lots of incredible designs on each of the windows. I loved the priest, the music, and the people. The one thing is that if you sit in the middle main rows, you will be going last, this church does eucharist for those upstairs and outside first, then the sides, from middle sections back to front, so be sure to be patient! Overall, i'd recommend coming here, it was a far drive since I'm from San Diego, but overall great if you live near or around the area!