My kids have attended FHPP for a couple of years and now that my almost 5 year old is about to head…read moreinto kindergarten I wanted to let others know that their children are in safe and caring hands at FHPP. I think that teachers make so much of the difference in a child's experience so I feel pretty fortunate that my sons have had Mrs. Dominic (4 year old room) and Mrs. Conway (3 year old room) during their time at FHPP. Both ladies are sweet and loving and seem to genuinely love teaching the littles. Mrs. Dominic has pulled me aside to show me pictures she took during class of my son playing nicely with other children (I previously expressed concerns about his social skills) and she even mentioned one other child in particular with a disposition similar to my son. I have since arranged wonderful private play dates with the other child and his mother! Mrs. Conway always welcomes my youngest with a big warm greeting and although he somewhat reluctantly enters class at each drop off, he enthusiastically reports back to me that Mrs. Conway is his "best friend"! And the office is managed by the nicest ladies around. Robin (director) and Melissa (assistant director) always greet me like a member of the family... sometimes (okay, often) I'm late, they are warm; many days I'm disheveled, they are welcoming; and on more than a few occasions I've needed a few minutes of adult interaction, they are willing to take 5 minutes to ask how I am. They take a true interest in my kids and my family. I feel fortunate to have found FHPP!

I went to Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Preschool when I was younger, as well did all of my siblings…read moreand cousins. It is such a fun loving environment there! My son, who is 1 1/2 years old currently goes there for their newly opened infant room. I love it and so does he! As soon as we get there, he waltzes right in and starts playing, and get this, he doesn't even cry when I leave, rather, he cries when I come pick him up and take him home haha. The teachers who take care of the little ones in the infant room are so loving, and take the time to teach and play with the kids. Also, the director Robin is so amazing. Super kind and understanding! It is an all-around great program, and can't wait to have my son spend his next few years there!

My son has a wonderful experience with Altus School East County. It was a challenging curriculum…read morethat he was able to be successful with the support of his teachers. We found everyone he interacted with at Altus (his counselor Ms. Hagen and teachers Ms. Daniels and Mrs. Weyant) to be very patient and supportive. They explained the process, provided great advice, and made things as easy as possible. When my son had questions, the teachers were responsive and encouraging. With their guidance and advice, he successfully completed the courses. Thank you, Altus.

My grandson goes to Door to the Future Preschool and I don't have to tell anyone how particular you…read morebecome about who's watching your grand babies...its so much more intense than even your own kids. This school is amazing Allison in particular is one of the best providers there. I highly recommend her and love how good she is with the Littles.

My daughter loves going to school here. In the short time she has been attending she has learned…read morehow to write her name, numbers, and alphabet! At only 3 years old. Her teacher Miss Azhar is so sweet with the kids. She has taught my daughter so much! The director Miss Jeanette is also very involved and keeps great contact. Door to the future preschool is the best choice we could have made.

Not only do I love Christ Lutheran School, but I also love Christ Lutheran Church! This place helps…read morefill my spiritual tank. Two of my three children attended Christ Lutheran from preschool through 8th grade. Both are doing fabulous academically & spiritually. I highly recommend it to anyone that asks for a school or church in the area. I see a few negative comments from previous students, but one day they'll probably look back and regret having written them. I also love the CLC youth ministry. My youngest child is still involved, and I cannot say enough good things about it. Guests are always welcome, so I encourage anyone looking for a school or church to stop by and check it out

We are so happy to be a part of the CLS family. We love how everything is Christ centered! Our kids…read moreare safe, loved, disciplined, and taught about Jesus- what else could you ask for?! We are so thankful the Lord guided us to CLS. Our kids LOVE going to school- they even beg to go to ESC daily. They are learning and growing- and we love all of the activities that allow us as parents to interact with the teacher, staff and other families. CLS always goes the extra mile!

It is with a heavy heart that I write this review, because I really wanted to like this place. I…read morefeel it is my duty to warn other parents that if they have an active child, this might not be the place for them. After looking for a local pre-school for my four year old son, I was thrilled that I had found taproot. I walked in and was greeted by one of the teacher's assistants who proceeded to give me a tour of the place. It' a spacious building with three split age groups and a large playground. One of the first things I noticed that struck me as odd was that all the children walked in to the classrooms from their lunch time with their hands behind their back (think cops style). I decided to look past it and tried not to let it bother me so much. Fast forward to the inside of the classroom, the children are sitting in circle time, silent, with their hands behind their backs again (this time it looks sad and the children look robotic). I decided to ask why they were doing that and the teacher said it was so that they wouldn't be distracted from the lesson- OK, sure, whatever works I guess. But there was not a single smile on the kids' faces, perhaps they were very focused. I am impressed with everything the TA is pitching me. She tells me that if my child stays through the pre-k and kinder program, that he would start first grade multiplying and dividing. I thought that was awesome! But wondered how hard they needed to drill these 4 and 5 year olds to teach them that. Naturally, as a parent, you want your children to excel and be the best, but sometimes you need to slow down and remember that they are just children, and are growing and learning every single day. I liked how nice the place looked- it looks like kindergarten, classrooms are clean, etc. I decide to sign him up and hope for the best. Come Monday, he starts. Of course he cried because he doesn't know anyone. I get a call from the head teacher, Elvia, towards lunch telling me he has stopped crying by the time I reached my car (supposedly). When I pick him up at the end of the day, I ask him how his day was, he responds by telling me "Not good mommy.". This made me sad, but I figured he was just getting used to it. I keep him there for a week, and every time his answer is disheartening. For the entire week, my poor child is having nightmares and not sleeping well. He cried all but one day that i dropped him off (that day it was a late drop for him and he went in distracted to a group activity). 3 out of the 5 days he was there, he came back in different clothes. When I asked why, they told me he wet his pants and in one single day, it was 3 different times. My child is fully potty trained, so I found this VERY bizarre. On Friday, the head teacher speaks with me again and lets me know that they are having problems with my son listening. I understand that it can be hard to adjust, but the school seems like it can be run in a military type fashion when they come to instilling order for the children. I agree to help follow through more at home (which I did the whole week- strict bed time, picking up toys, chores, etc). I pick him up at the end of the day, this time in different clothes. I ask one of the TA' s how his day was and if he had been doing any better. Her response is extremely lack luster and ill informed. She was very sluggish with her response and this frustrated me. I put him in the car and notice his shoes are on backwards. I get it, maybe he put them on wrong... why couldn't anyone have helped? There was snot on his face... not offering tissues either? Geeze. We get home and I start taking off his things to get him in the bath when I notice a bite mark near his elbow, and light bruises on his arms. I ask him what happened and he tells me "I was in time out mommy". AT THIS POINT I AM ENRAGED!!! Why on earth does my child have bruises on his arms? I understand he may try to resist being put in the time out chair, but to tighten your grip in that manner to the point where you can leave a mark is absurd. I quickly call and leave a message on their machine that he will not be returning. On Monday I get a call from the head teacher in which she asks me if her words of him having difficulty overwhelmed me. I told her no, but proceeded to explain my findings and the fact that there was no incident report in his cubby. She says none of the teachrs reported anything that day and that they didn't notice him crying or anything. I told her about the bruises on his arms and him being on time out and she started going on about trying to find out who bit him and whether or not he could provide a name so they could address it with the child. How about addressing the bruises? I fully understand that little boys can be active and playful, but my son is not violent and doesn't hurt other children. If he was having such trouble listening and was resistant to time outs, call me, don't force him in a chair to the point where you hurt him. Enough said.

When we were looking for daycares, we would become sick to our stomachs worrying about who we would…read morebe trusting to watch over our most precious thing; our son Brayden. As soon as we met the director/owner Nicole we immediately knew that Taproot Tots was a safe and caring place. In the 20 months since then, they have taken so much time to work with us and Brayden as he went through stages, illnesses, etc. They have consistently been patient, helpful and kind. Nicole has taught us so much. With the amount of time Brayden spends at Taproot Tots, together with Nicole and the other teachers we are raising Brayden. He comes home each day and amazes us with the amount of information and skills he has learned. Every day we are all writing on the slate of Brayden's development, formulating who he will become. We are so grateful to have Taproot Tots as part of this process and could not have asked for better people to participate in this most crucial of developmental phases. We really couldn't ask for a better daycare!

Our 10 month old has been going there for a little over 3 months. They are so great with her. I…read morelove the pictures we get, little updates, and she seems to have fun there. They are so kind, caring and accommodating to her and us. I highly recommend.

Life Changing: I cant even put into words how grateful I am for this school. My son is a little…read moreball of energy and they found a way to not only deal with him but encourage him in a positive manner. His curiosity was something that I was worried about when looking into schools. When I toured the school and met with the owners I knew this was the place for him. I didn't qualify for assistance so I had to pay out of pocket. As a Parent I'm sure you guys can relate that if I'm paying it better be worth it. Let me assure you, I would have paid 2 times what they were asking if I had to. Long story short I am blessed that my son was able to get into such a great school. If we weren't moving out of State he would still be here. Oak Tree I just want to say THANK YOU for keeping the joy in learning. Every single morning my son tells me its time to get up because he needs to get to school. We will miss you guys dearly!! The love and dedication you guys have for these kids are unmatched. Keep it going, your efforts does not go unnoticed!! We love you all :)

Finally taking the time to write a long-over due review for the HLA. Where do I begin?! I have…read moreseveral family members that have attended and currently attend HLA. The location is conveniently located off the 54, accessible, safe, and there is plenty of parking. They offer various programs, from infant, toddler, and beyond. My family has utilized the summer program for the older kids and they kept the kids busy with supervised outgoings and fun-filled events/activities. My family and I toured the academy nearly 1 year ago. We were welcomed and the owner as well as staff answered all of our questions. We stopped in and they willingly invited us in and spent time with us. My family relied on my educational background/experience to help make an informed decision for placing their kids in preschool. I was quite impressed with HLA and most importantly, the loving and nurturing environment. They offer a curriculum and meet every standard imaginable. The facility is clean and kid friendly. We felt safe leaving our family members here. The staff is friendly and truly understands child development. Additionally, I want to applaud the staff for their knowledge and acceptance for those with special needs. I've seen first hand the way in which the staff/teachers support and accommodate kids with unique/varied needs. Their experience shows. Well done!

My son attended Higher Learning Academy for five years and I highly recommend this facility for its…read moreaffordability, convenient hours and especially for the staff's focus on child and leadership development. As a new mom leaving my son for the first time in the care of someone else, I was understandably anxious dropping my baby off that first day, but Ms. Tiffany's experience, knowledge and compassion immediately put me at ease. I always felt my son was safe and well taken care of. The preschool "Future Leaders" program also fully prepared my son for his entry into elementary school. His kindergarten teacher recently informed me that he went further in their mathematics assessment than any of the other children in his class. HLA offers extended hours and full day programs to accommodate the schedules of working parents and participates in numerous payment programs. They meet all academic and nutritional guidelines but more importantly, they focus on empowering children by developing their self confidence and independence while emphasizing respect, empathy and kindness. Dr. Agnes' passion and personal investment in her students makes her a truly inspirational role model in the community. We are sincerely grateful to HLA for their positive influence in our son's life.

True that this is "a hidden gem!" We were referred 4 years ago now by a coworker. Both our children…read morehave attended, and we've had nothing but GREAT experiences. We are not members of this church, in fact, I've never attended. This review is solely on the school. Our children were both incredibly shy when they started. Our children love all the teachers and know them by name now. Miss Danielle's class was where they both started, and Miss Danielle was magical at getting them to open up. All the teachers are wonderful at giving recaps on how the day went, their nap, what they're struggling with, if they got owies, etc. They both LOVE going to school, and I love dropping them off and picking them up. It was very hard for me to choose someone else to care for my babies when they were little, and I am blessed to have found this school! The teachers work with each individual child to give them what they need most to grow. Other perks - They are year-round, have dance or soccer available, will cloth diapers, really help with potty training (they even let ME know when I could start making changes at home!), involve the whole child, and are unbelievably affordable in comparison to other schools. We love the date night opportunities, BBQ events, Halloween Trunk or Treat, etc. that is incorporated throughout the year. The school is AMAZING at getting families involved together (something I truly am terrible at!) Which goes above and beyond my expectations for a preschool. I absolutely love the extra community they are - and again, we're not members of the church! They treat all the families like family The only downsides would be that one of rhe playgrounds is sandy. So my 2yo's needed to wear shoes that I didn't care about sand getting in them. And that monthly payment needed to be by check and not electronic payment. We LOVE this school!

Awesome Pre-school! My son attended pre-school and also is currently attending their after school…read moreprogram. Wonderful and loving teacher's. They have just launch their new app where you can monitor your child's progress, send a quick text to the teacher and even better make a payment. Love love love!!