I miss the student worker sondra schmidt she was so nice and dedicated to her work by staying in…read moresanta Maria all week for work when nowhere to stay at night yet she had the best attitude and was the biggest help I miss her.

Allan Hancock is the best, and has provided a good education as well as needed accommodations, they…read moreprovide facilitations to textbook cost free as well as having a good environment

All three of my boys are dyslexic, and I have spent years fighting a system that was fully prepared…read moreto let them fall through the cracks academically. By the time I realized how severe the situation truly was, thanks to years of the school district lying, manipulating and gaslighting me, my children were years behind and being pushed through school without the ability to properly read, write, or do math independently. I refused to allow that to become their future. Like many parents of struggling learners, I was desperate to find help -- and unfortunately, not all "experts" are created equal. We had an extremely painful experience with our first educational therapist, whose treatment of my child caused real emotional harm. After that, I became incredibly guarded, skeptical, and hypercritical of anyone I considered bringing into my son's life. I wasn't just looking for someone qualified. I needed someone safe, compassionate, ethical, patient, and genuinely skilled at teaching complex learners. Thank god for Kellie Henkel at Lights On Learning. Kellie completely changed Hudson's life. In just ONE year, she helped Hudson close massive academic gaps -- literally 4-6 grade levels in multiple areas. The progress has been unbelievable. What felt impossible a year ago is now our reality. Hudson went from feeling defeated and overwhelmed by school to believing in himself academically again. But what makes Kellie extraordinary is not just her skill level -- it's who she is as a person. She is kind, patient, calm, compassionate, encouraging, deeply knowledgeable, and an absolute badass when it comes to teaching kids with learning differences. She knows exactly how to push students while still protecting their confidence and emotional well-being. Hudson trusted her. He felt safe with her. She rebuilt not only academic skills, but self-esteem. As a mother who has lived through the trauma of watching her children be failed by schools and hurt by professionals who were supposed to help them, I cannot explain the level of gratitude I feel for Kellie. She will forever be part of our family's story. If your child is struggling -- trust your gut. Do not let anyone convince you your child is lazy, unmotivated, or incapable. The right intervention and the right teacher can completely change the trajectory of a child's life. Kellie Henkel did exactly that for Hudson, and I will never be able to thank her enough for what she has done for our family.

Kellie helped our son to improve his speech, reading and writing abilities when he was 5 years old…read more We noticed he was pronouncing certain letter sounds and words incorrectly and became concerned when we were unable to help him. We wanted him to get the help he needed before attending Kindergarten. We were so happy when we found Kellie and could not believe how quickly our son made progress. The very first day she worked with him we saw improvement and hope. Kellie is incredibly caring, patient, kind and resourceful. Not only did she help our son but she also helped my husband and I understand what was happening with our son's speech and explained ways that we could help him using her proven methods. Kellie knows how to engage with her students and makes learning fun and enjoyable. I highly recommend her!

My boys have attended this school for a few years and we have nothing but great memories and…read morepositive experiences. Their inclusion program has caring staff who are thorough, proactive, and responsive. Joe Nightingale has a great reputation and it's been a hub for us for basketball and baseball practices too. The office staff is friendly and will get to know you if you frequent there when you drop off late or pick up early. It's great to have schools like this in our community.

My oldest son has attended since he was 2 and he is now 5 and heading to Kindergarten, while my…read moreyoungest started a year ago and will continue until he is ready for kindergarten. I LOVE this school! The teachers are amazing and treat my sons like family. The structure is fantastic and the director is well educated, accommodating, and works very hard to advocate for every single child in her care. I cannot give this school enough kudos! My oldest is more than ready for kindergarten with the skills he learned at ACV and my 2.5 year old is learning so much from their teaching. Give it a chance and you will not be sorry!

The preschool program here is fantastic and we found the elementary program to be very good as…read morewell. I like that the children are encouraged to learn additional skills such has prioritizing their own work and that they're not simply following directions. My children have all done very well there and the problems they were facing in the public school system slipped away as they progressed through the grades at Children's Montessori School. There are things I wish were better but that would be true anywhere. I'm very pleased with the experience from my children's educational and developmental perspective.

Our children have attended CMS since Spring 2013 and we are confident that they are receiving a…read morequality education. The Montessori method has been beneficial to both of our children, both in the Primary and Elementary classrooms. The teacher quality is exceptional. They truly care about each student in their care. We strongly believe in the Montessori Method which offers research and evidence to supporting their techniques. I would recommend CMS to any parent looking for a high quality school for their child.

Gill and Jerry are the best. They're both very knowledgeable, patient, all around good teachers…read moreand good people. I am a small business owner with a crazy schedule. They were able to work with me coordinating my work schedule with class times getting me through the course in very fast time with all of the skills and knowledge i needed to past the Pre-trip walkaround, skills and on the road test first time. Thank you to the team at Commercial Driver's Academy. God Bless.

Let's start off with Jerry and Gil are some of the best guys in the world. It's an amazing school…read more They give you all the experience you need to get your license. They give you a bunch of one on one time and they talk you through everything.

My daughters attended here years ago and now my boys will be as well. This is a safe campus with a…read morecommitted staff and principal. They love to see their students excel and are open to feedback. Now that my boys have been at this school for 2 months and having served here with Serve Santa Maria, I want to say how thankful I am for my boys to be here. The Special Ed program for my older son (5th grade) fantastic, friendly, and low-stress. Miss Cave and her team are so wonderful! And my younger son (3rd grade) is now in love with Patterson and really enjoys his teacher Mrs. Ross. It's invaluable to have a school that is safe and friendly and thoughtful. What a great school.

Three lessons. Super helpful. I totally recommend this driving school for anyone who is learning to…read moredrive. I was completely clueless about anything behind the wheel. The first lesson was super informative. You learn everything you need to know about your car from turn signals to hand signs and blind spots. The second lesson, is where your taken around town and drive with your instructor and they will help you more about driving. The last lesson is that the instructor takes you on the routs the driving test people take you on. After I completed all my lessons, I took my driving test 1 week after and got my license. The two instructors I had were Angel and George. The first two lessons were with angel and the last lessons with George. They were awesome and super patient with me. Highly recommend!

Had a lesson not that long ago. Even though it was just one lesson I purchased. I drove with an…read moreinstructor for two hours who gave me a comprehensive rundown on what I should know and expect during my driver's test. I feel a lot more confident with my driving skills now.