Best preschool in the area! The staff is friendly, gentle, and well trained. We've been here for…read morenearly two years, and it has been a wonderful experience for our daughter. She loves her teachers and always shares positive stories about her day. When our 4-year-old mentioned a classmate was bothering her, the school handled it with the utmost care and concern. They resolved the issue swiftly while keeping both children supported--a true testament to their expertise in conflict resolution. My interactions at the school have always been positive. The school is very safe, well-maintained and efficiently run thanks to superb leadership and excellence in child development. Lifebridge is a gem in the community and a real blessing for any parent looking for peace of mind for their child's well-being away from home. Thank you!

Lifebridge has been such a blessing to our family! Our 2 boys have been here now for a few years…read more My oldest is attending Kinder now. I love how caring the Director Julie is - she knows every child by name, prays for them, and listens to the Holy Spirit. During covid I knew the school was being ran by someone who hears from the Holy Spirit - what more could you ask? I love that they do the pledge every week together, along with prayer, and they sing songs about Jesus in chapel. I have never had any safety concerns the entire time they've been there, I know they are in the best hands. One of my favorite things about Lifebridge is how they do fun spirit weeks and celebrations. My boys are always looking forward to exciting celebrations coming up, Lifebridge makes holidays memorable and add in a ton of flare in between holidays to make school more exciting! Summer school especially is also full of exciting themes - splash day with bounce houses, popsicles on the playground, etc. If they're ever having a hard time getting to school, I can usually remind them of something fun coming up they're looking forward to. We are not a big extracurricular sports family, but I LOVE that they get pulled out to attend Amazing Athletes every week. They get to experience each sport, as well as do fun games & exercises & they get stamps to show what they learned that day so I can ask them about it at home. They never want to miss it. Again, we are so grateful to God for the blessing Lifebridge has been to our family.

We love Elm Park!!! And my kids have gone to 5 different daycares/preschools…read more Elm Park is a smaller school where all the teachers know our kids regardless of whether they're in their class. It's such a sweet family feel that we love. The curriculum is great, my kids are always coming home telling me what they learned about that day and excited to show me their art. The teachers are so warm and friendly, my kids love them and my son's teacher Miss Ana connects with me often about his day and any concerns that we're partnering together on (because 3 year olds are tough ). I really appreciate that she cares and takes the time to connect with me on things she's noticing and how we can best support him. They also do fun things like pot lucks and even this morning my son woke up and excitedly told me it was potluck day. Can't recommend this school enough!

We have had such a wonderful experience at this preschool and are so sad to leave as our daughter…read moremoves on to TK. Ms. Ana, Mrs. Rashida, and Mrs. Elli have been amazing! They are kind, caring, and so dedicated to the children. Our daughter absolutely loves this school and her teachers, and we are so grateful for all the learning, growth, and happy memories she has had here. We highly recommend this preschool and hope to be back in two years when our youngest is old enough to attend!

Our kids have been going to DTD RB for quite some time. We are so incredibly lucky to have found…read moresuch loving, supportive, patient and experienced educators to help guide our children through these crucial formative years, as well as allow them to flourish intuitively and organically. Our type of parenting and values align very much with the Reggio approach and the way it is being implemented at Dot to Dot. We admire the amount of sheer time and work the educators put in towards not only actively engaging with the kids during the day but also the time spent documenting their adventures and inquisitive behavior every single day via Kaymbu. These educators deserve all the recognition in the world and in all forms: from sincere acknowledgements to compassion to (most importantly) solid compensations. The way we like to gauge if something is working for our kids and that they are happy, is by evaluating their propensity to go back to an activity, or a play date, or in this case a school. Well, they are eager to go every single day, and they miss DTD when they are on vaca. (I only take this a little bit personally) This alone instills faith and reassurance in our decision for them to attend this particular school. Finally, I'll get off my soapbox and end with: These are incredibly draining times but you wouldn't know it when you observe the interactions between our kids and their DTD family. Thank you so much for all that you do, bc there is no way we could do it as well as you.

While we had a great experience with the educators, we cannot recommend this school because of the…read moreadministration. They have lofty ideals but are not able to implement it. Ms. Angela, the social-emotional support specialist is especially incompetent at her job. My advice is to never share with her any difficulty your child is going through because she will use it to define your child for the rest of their time at Dot to Dot, even after the difficulty has long been overcome. They claim to work with parents but the truth is that they are deaf to what parents have to say and just want a one way communication. Dot to Dot is also closed for many more days than other preschools and this makes it hard for working parents.

We absolutely loved Montessori Schoolhouse and were so sad when they left our neighborhood. Sarah…read morewas a joy to work with and fostered a loving, nurturing, and a rewarding learning environment for the kiddos. I especially loved Sarah's communication style with both the parents and kids. She was always quick to answer my questions and provide feedback about our daughter. It was very clear how much the kids loved each other and the teachers, everyone was always saying "I love you". Wishing Sarah and MSH the best of luck with the new location!

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Montessori Schoolhouse when our daughter was just two years…read moreold. From the very beginning, she absolutely loved being there -- and as parents, we felt the same. The warmth, structure, and intentionality of the program helped our daughter thrive. She learned to read by age three, developed strong social and emotional skills, and grew deeply curious about the world around her. Miss Sarah has created something truly special. Her curriculum fosters independence, empathy, and a real love for learning. She was always available -- whether by message or phone call -- and her communication gave us so much peace of mind. Though we were sad when the school moved to its new location in Poway, we are so happy for Miss Sarah and her new chapter. Montessori Schoolhouse is one of a kind, and we're forever grateful to have been part of the school community. Gloria

All 3 of my kiddos have or currently attend HRES. We LOVE this school so much. Not one complaint…read more Go Stallions!

Highland Ranch is an amazing community, with devoted teachers and staff, an amazing principal, and…read moreincredible parents who run the PTA and Ed. Foundation. This is my daughters 3rd year at HRES and we couldn't be happier!!!

Legacy Montessori has truly been a blessing to our family. Our children have grown not only…read moreacademically and socially, but also in their character and faith. The school provides a peaceful, nurturing environment where Montessori principles and Christian values come together beautifully. Every day, our kids come home more confident, more curious, and more grounded in kindness and responsibility. We are especially grateful for school's owner and director Ms. Katie, whose heart for children and families is evident in everything she does. She always listens to parents with patience and genuine care, and she has spent countless hours talking with us, offering thoughtful guidance and practical advice for parenting at home. Her willingness to walk alongside families -- even hosting parenting seminars -- has made a tremendous impact on us. It's rare to find a teacher who invests so deeply in both the child and the family, and we feel incredibly blessed to have her. Legacy Montessori is a school that truly partners with parents, builds strong foundations, and helps children grow in a way that honors God. We couldn't be more thankful for this community.

As our family says goodbye to Legacy Montessori Christian School, we are filled with gratitude for…read morethe incredible foundation it has given our children. One of the things that has impressed us most is the Montessori approach. Both of our boys were reading by the age of four, developed a genuine love of learning, and entered each new stage with confidence. They learned early math concepts like addition and are heading into elementary school well-prepared academically. We truly believe the individualized, hands-on Montessori environment helped foster their independence, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning. Equally important to us was the Christian foundation of the school. It was such a blessing to know that the values and biblical principles being taught at school aligned with what we were teaching at home. Having that consistency during their early years was incredibly meaningful for our family. As we begin a new chapter, we do so with thankful hearts. Legacy has given our children a strong academic, spiritual, and personal foundation, and we will always be grateful for the role it has played in their lives. We highly recommend Legacy Montessori Christian School to any family looking for a nurturing, Christ-centered education that truly prepares children to thrive.

Mira Mesa Kumon has been amazing for my son. He started over a year ago barely doing addition, and…read morenow as a first grader he's confidently working on multiplication and division. It's been incredible to see his progress. Dr. Phillip, who runs the center, truly cares about helping each child succeed and has built a dedicated, supportive team. Mrs. Padmiji and Ms.Charis have also been amazing--my son loves going because they make learning feel easy and enjoyable for him. I drive about 20 minutes just to come to this location, and it's absolutely worth it because of the quality and care they provide. Highly recommend!

We have been going to Kumon for almost 1 yr. My son made such a big improvement in his reading and…read moremath skills, his teacher asked what was I doing differently. I simply said Kumon in Mira Mesa. When we first started his confidence and skills were very low, within weeks he was reading books, txt messages and billboard signs Thank you all

I have had three grandchildren go through this school from toddler to elementary. Top notch staff…read more Top notch teachers. Top notch administrators. Top notch management. One grandchild is a college freshman. The other two are in 7th grade. They are all very bright, well adjusted, and doing well in school. I give Lifetime Montessori a lot of credit.

We moved our child recently from another school to Lifetime after wanting more structure in an…read moreacademic setting, balanced with group play and exploration. Every child and family have different needs and it was important that we found teachers and an administration that was willing to partner with us to address any concerns and proactively work together to find solutions. We have been very impressed with the leadership, admin and teachers' transparency, accountability and communication. So many schools can feel like a corporate profit driven endeavor and we have observed that Lifetime cares deeply about children development and curating their interests. A simple example is that we asked that our child be allowed to observe the classroom Montessori 'work' session in action before making a decision to enroll her formally (this would be the first time our child would observe a Montessori class in person).The school year had already started and the Director, Kristin, asked that we hold off until the second or third week of school so that she could support the teachers to protect the integrity of what they were trying to establish in the new classroom on the first week of school without creating a distraction. She could have easily agreed to allow us to observe sooner so we could enroll earlier (other schools did), etc... it's through small actions and decisions that we felt comfortable placing our child there with a team of educators and admin that truly put the children's wellbeing and needs first. They also have set up a system of room parents that are very helpful to guide fellow parents with onboarding, external play dates and organizing events. There is no perfect childcare or school, but at the end of the day, we chose Lifetime because we are confident that the whole team works together to communicate openly and will partner together to honor what's best for our child. It's also a great sign when the teachers choose to coteach together for multiple years, clearly, they are enjoying it :). Thanks to the whole team for putting in their efforts to create a space for children to explore, learn and play!