Waves & Woodlands is truly a gem. Our children are deeply known as individuals, respected,…read morenurtured, and inspired. The program is rooted in nature-based learning, using our local natural spaces as the classroom and curriculum. Our son learns through hands-on exploration, imaginative play, and real-world experiences, developing curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a genuine connection to the environment. Rain or shine, the kids are outside discovering the seasons, observing plants and animals, building with natural materials, and learning to take thoughtful risks. It has fostered resilience, creativity, and confidence in a way that I truly believe can't be replicated indoors. The teachers' balance of gentle structure and child-led exploration allows our son to learn at his own pace and challenge himself, while still feeling supported and guided. The teachers are absolutely exceptional--patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about childhood education and nature-based learning. They skillfully scaffold learning moments that emerge organically from the children's interests, helping them build academic curiosity, peer cooperation, and respect for one another and the natural world. Communication with families is thoughtful and consistent, and it's clear that the teachers view parents as true partners in their child's growth. The daily pictures and description we receive tell the story of the day through our child's eyes, and serve as a foundation for dinnertime discussion. Since joining Waves & Woodlands we've seen remarkable growth in our son's independence, creativity, and social-emotional skills. This program has given our son a strong foundation academically, socially, and environmentally. The dirtier the clothes, the bigger the smiles at "adventure school"! We feel incredibly grateful to be part of such a special community and recommend Waves & Woodlands without hesitation.

Ms. Jenn and Ms. Nikki are some of the most loving and wonderful people I've ever met. The love…read morethey provide my son is amazing and I'm so grateful to have found them. In the last few months my son has learned letters, numbers, and most importantly how to play with others. He loves being outside and begs to go to school every day. He is learning so much about the world around him and so am I! These teachers genuinely care. He adores them and trusts them. I can't imagine a better environment for him to grow in.

We used E3 for over two years…read more My three children span elementary, middle, and high school. Although they had the aptitude to support elementary aged children, they have not demonstrated the same success as the children advanced. As they expanded to two locations the personal service and attention has dropped significantly. As a parent we are careful when changing tutors and therapists until we are certain it is in the child's best interest. So we stayed through E3's growing pains. A mistake which has demonstrated itself in scholastic achievement. The charge a premium for there services and their is no support for their staff. When a problem arises the burden is left to the tutor to solve. The staff turn over occurs at the end of summer and you start with a new tutor each year. For middle and high school your money and time would be better spent with subject matter specialists. Education is important, be sure to set and reinforce your expectations regularly or all you will receive is a hand written note with sentence fragments tracking progress. Best of luck

When my daughter started a private school two years ago, a year ago, her math became challenging. I…read morefound E3 Consulting and from the first phone call, they were welcoming and friendly and they made me feel very comfortable; everyone was so nice that it convinced me to try them. After talking with Becky about my daughter a little bit, she assured me she had the right person, she thought, would be the perfect fit for my 14 year old. She was absolutely right! First Alyse helped my daughter (she would drive to school and tutor her there which was fantastic), and now Tonya tutors my daughter at the Encinitas office. We love Tonya too... She's smart as a whip and my daughter really relates to her as a person and as a tutor. My daughters grades have improved 100% and she is no longer anxious about math. I'm so pleased with E3 and I highly recommend them to anyone who needs that little extra help! Carol W

Love Ms Caroline! She is amazing with my child! He is learning so much and loving his math lessons…read more Totally recommend her!

Caroline started with tutoring my daughter in middle school and we are super impressed with her…read moreknowledge base, patience and gentle nature. We love her so much. She's still tutoring our daughter now as a sophomore in high school and tutoring our son in middle school. She tutors all the way up to college students. We are super grateful for the help she's given our children. My daughter went from hating math to actually enjoying it. We would 100% recommend Caroline and do to all of our friends.

We've had a wonderful experience with Nathan as our son's tutor! He is patient, kind, and…read moreencouraging, and takes the time to explain things in a way our son can understand. We really appreciate the care and effort he puts into each lesson. Highly recommend him to any parent looking for a caring and supportive tutor!

Nate's the real deal. He has been working with my 8 year…read moreold son for about a month and it has really made a big difference in my son's confidence. He doesn't dread going to school anymore and you can tell that he is proud of the progress he has made. He is excited to show me what new words he can spell and how improved his penmanship is. I looked into other options before choosing a private tutor but after close examination I realized the bigger tutoring companies are all sketchy and a scam. Not Nate, he genuinely cares about his students and makes time to work one on one with them. He is patient and kind. He listens to the parents concerns and teaches how the child learns. If you are considering, give him a try! I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

I love this place and so does my 20 month old. Every other…read morepreschool that I toured was chaotic and toys everywhere and kids screaming. I walk into my daughters room and there are framed family photos and thoughtfully placed out toys and projects for kids to play with. Clean environment and loving attention. Daily updates on a app are my favorite! Mrs Lupe and Mrs Taylor are great teachers! It's hard to get my daughter to leave everyday. She loves it!

Toured the school and have to say felt very warm and genuine in regards to the care the teachers…read morewere showing to their kids. Staff all had smiles on their faces and seemed happy to be there! Leaning towards enrolling my daughter!

We had our daughter here from 3 years old and we were so happy to see the quality of this school…read moreand she learned so much in both academic and interactive skills. Ms. Felicia is very caring and patient, and creative about how kids learn about science and preschool materials.

We love Miss Felicia and her wonderful preschool! Our daughter has been going since the fall and…read morehas loved every day. She asks us every day if she is going to preschool. She has learned so much and makes the cutest art projects. Miss Felicia is so nurturing and you can tell how experienced she is with preschool aged kids. She sends emails every day summarizing what the activities were that day, so parents really know what is going on. She also works with parents if your child is having an issue to help brainstorm solutions for school and at home. We could not recommend this school enough!

I have to highly recommend Little Thinkers Preschool! I have had all three of my children go…read morethrough little thinkers and it's been a great foundation to their success in school. Mrs. Heather and her excellent team of teachers give love, care and great early education to all kiddos there. We were so lucky to be at Little Thinkers and can't imagine my kids starting their school journey anywhere else. Also the art work they bring home is the BEST!

We love Little Thinkers! Our oldest attended from 18 months-4 years and we now have our 2 younger…read morechildren there. Heather and the crew do an excellent job providing an entertaining program of arts and crafts and learning about a variety of topics, so the kiddos are always excited when they are dropped off and sad to leave. We have also appreciated the socialization aspect of getting our little ones together with other kids, and thankful that Little Thinkers provides a great environment for this at a very early age. This school has been an incredible blessing for us and we've happily referred them to all of our friends!

Mrs. Francine has worked with my son for a couple of months and she is great! My son has a lot of…read moreenergy and gets easily distracted - she is very patient and engaging. His confidence and reading skills have grown since he started working with Mrs. Francine. I highly recommend her!

Francine is absolutely extraordinary. She worked with my family at great length when providing…read moreA.B.A for my daughter who has autism. My child made phenomenal progress while being provided therapy by Francine. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Francine has an outstanding work ethic, superior knowledge of behavioral strategies and a remarkable ability to apply that knowledge. Francine would be an asset to any family, and I recommend her whole heartedly and without reservation.