Absolutely love Ms. Rena, her staff and family! I truly can not say enough wonderful things about…read morethem! My son is 3 and you should see his workbooks! Learning so much not just academically but but Personal growth as well, kindness and respect and so much more. I am thankful everyday that my son goes there, he has such a good time with the staff and all his little friends. I only wish he could stay there forever!! So incredibly happy thank you Ms. Rena, Ms. Vicki , Ms. Evelyn and Ms. Kathy

This place is awesome. If your looking for quality preschool , this is your place . Ms Rena and her…read morestaff are wonderful, you get a great peace of mind when you come in the door . I've never been more pleased here . Come try it out !

After four months, I feel ready to give Learning Jungle Day Care here in Valley Center a thorough…read morereview for any parents considering it. I enrolled my daughter, who was 2 years and 2 months old at the time, in July because I wanted her to have a structured learning routine. We chose Learning Jungle in Valley Center because it's nearby, making it easy to reach her in an emergency. They also offer a well-organized schedule, which provides consistency and routine. Security and Monitoring: From the beginning, I appreciated the ability to drop in and check on my daughter and observe how the staff operates. Learning Jungle has an open-door policy, welcoming parents of registered students to visit and observe. The facility has secure, locked doors requiring a code provided only to parents/guardians, and someone is always stationed at the front desk. Child gates are in place to prevent children from exiting the building on their own, and the outdoor play area is fully fenced for added safety. I also appreciate their use of an app that updates parents daily with photos and notes on what the children ate for breakfast, lunch, and snack times as well as how often they changed a wet or poopy diaper. They share pictures of each child throughout the day, including during breakfast, nap time, and play. Teachers usually upload these during nap time to remain focused on the children. For me, this app provides huge reassurance--I can see in my daughter's expressions that she enjoys her time there, and in many photos, she's fully engaged and stimulated, whether working on art projects or participating in circle time. Safety and Hygiene: The staff does a fantastic job of maintaining a safe, clean environment for the kids. Upon arrival, I notice the teachers label each child's water bottle with their name and date, ensuring that we send a fresh one each day. They clean and sanitize all areas daily, and Fridays seem to include a deeper clean, with blankets and sheets sent home for washing. While I haven't personally observed it, staff have mentioned that children line up to wash their hands before lunch. No outside food is allowed to prevent any allergic reactions from kids accidentally sharing food, and catered, warm meals are provided daily. The teachers also do an excellent job with diaper changes--my daughter has never come home with a diaper rash, and diaper changes are logged in the app as well. The staff is vigilant. They immediately noticed when my daughter was developing pink eye and pulled her aside. Fortunately this was on a Friday and I was able to call her pediatrician for antibiotics ointment for her eye. That took care of the issue over the weekend. I was impressed that they had noticed those early symptoms and pulled her aside to prevent other kids from being infected. Activities and Schedule: They have a well rounded schedule that isn't too rigid and allows them to learn, explore, and move. I appreciate the outdoor time as well and the many creative activities throughout the Outdoor discovery, Indoor Discovery centers. They will paint on branches, paint with chalk, create stamp art, explore concepts such as opposites with art (night versus day, happy vs sad etc), they will have water days in the summer. Schedule looks like this: Drop off time Snack/breakfast time Outdoor discovery Mindful movement Morning meeting Indoor discovery centers Lunch time Nap time PM snack Story time Outdoor discovery Mindful movement Pickup Costs: The price is very reasonable! As you can tell I am very happy with this center, and I do attribute this to the new Director, Ms. Nialea, who is working really hard to change course for the center as well as the current teachers. Ms. Paige is so sweet and nurturing with all the kids. My daughter absolutely loves her. Ms. Lisa does an amazing job leading all the 2 year olds to sit around a table and complete art projects, it's impressive! In the past under different directors and staffing, it seemed that the county was consistently receiving complaints. This had me especially alert, and I am confident that the ladies in charge today will keep the center going in the right direction.

Learning Jungle Valley Center has truly become a home away from home for our family, and much of…read morethat is thanks to the incredible warmth Ms. Nialea has brought as the new director. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the welcoming atmosphere she has created - it's a place where children are not only cared for but truly cherished. Ms. Nialea has a special way of making each family feel at ease, and this warmth radiates through every interaction with staff, every classroom, and every detail. Before Ms. Nialea took over, I was aware of past county concerns about the quality of care, which initially made me cautious. However, she has completely turned things around, setting new standards and ensuring that every child is safe, happy, and engaged. The center is always spotless, and her team goes above and beyond to keep it that way, from labeling every child's belongings to washing forgotten items like Tupperware, cups, or blankets. These thoughtful gestures make all the difference in our busy lives as parents. Ms. Nialea has also created a fantastic system for keeping parents in the loop. Through the parent app, I get updates on everything from diaper changes (noting whether they're wet or soiled) and nap times to meals and precious photos of my child's day. This attention to detail makes me feel connected and reassured, knowing that my child is in good hands. One of the best parts of our experience is how happy my child comes home, excited to show off the arts and crafts they made that day. Seeing that enthusiasm and pride is priceless and speaks volumes about the engaging, supportive environment Ms. Nialea and her team have created. I'm so impressed with the level of care that I'm planning to enroll my younger child here as soon as they turn two. Ms. Nialea was incredibly helpful during the enrollment process, informing me of various resources to help with tuition. With her guidance, I was able to access a subsidy program that's been a huge financial relief. I truly would not have known about this assistance without her support. If you're looking for a place where your child will feel loved and nurtured, I cannot recommend Learning Jungle Valley Center enough. The warmth, care, and attention that Ms. Nialea and her team provide have made a world of difference for our family. This center has our full recommendation - 100%!

Our kid started at the preschool here years ago, and it's been such a great experience. It also…read moreprepared our kid really well for Kindergarten! It's a wonderful school with amazing teachers! My kid enjoys it so much that sometimes it's hard to get him to leave at the end of the day, which has always made me feel good about the decision to go here. The school director, Lori has always been kind and helpful. She's also easy to get a hold of to ask questions through the app the school uses for signing in& out, and for communication. The summer school they offer is a great way for kids to play with their friends over the summer, instead of just vegging out in front of the tv while you get stuff done. :) The preschool has many flexible options regarding days per week, and half or full days. Our kid enjoyed it so much, including going to chapel once a week with his class, and getting to know Pastor Bob, and Rachel who is Director of Youth and Care Ministries, that the family started attending church here in 2025. We're still getting to know people here at the church, but from the very beginning this congregation has made us feel SO welcomed. The people here are authentic, and the love they have for Jesus is real. Coming to church here gives us the warm happy feelings, sort of like when we'd go visit extended family we really like. Between the 2 morning services on Sunday, there's adult bible study led by the Pastor, while the kids attend their own Sunday school. We enjoy the Bible study so much that we're planning on joining the Wednesday ones as well. You can go to their website and find all the events and times. Throughout the year, the church offers a Foundations class that can be helpful to new members, and is a great place to learn what the church believes & practices, as well as a good time to ask questions and get to know the Escondido & San Marcos campus Pastors Bob & Matt. Both Pastors are wonderful! Pastor Bob is mainly at the Escondido campus. We really like how he teaches from the Bible, and how he explains things. He's thoughtful, has a good sense of humor, humble, and ISN'T some righteous preacher talking down to the congregation, like I've unfortunately experienced at some other churches throughout my life. I can be quite shy when faced with a large group of people I don't know, which is why for so many years after moving back to the area to be near family we never attended any church. That's why I'm so grateful to this wonderful preschool, that lead us to this beautiful church. My family and I highly recommend Community Lutheran Church and Preschool, especially to those who want to attend church but might be nervous to try a new place.

This church has an excellent music, director and choirs. They all really do well with singing…read more Adult choirs children, singing a true focus on the gospel of Christ, the forgiveness of sins. Excellent preaching and teaching by the two pastors. You cannot go wrong by attend insurance. Here you will be amazed about how true true the gospel. The word of God is teach and preached here. I recommend this church to everyone. Timothy Zank.

If you are a parent searching for a preschool where your child will be known, nurtured, and…read moreinspired--look no further. We've been part of this preschool community for over four years, and it has been nothing short of amazing. Our oldest child thrived here, and we didn't hesitate to enroll our second. The care, consistency, and quality of education are outstanding. What truly sets this school apart is its incredible director, Karyne Bégin. Her leadership is warm, thoughtful, and deeply hands-on. She knows every child and family, communicates clearly and consistently, and has built a team of dedicated, long-term teachers who genuinely love what they do. From the nurturing classrooms to the strong curriculum and safe, joyful environment, this school has exceeded our expectations in every way. We're so grateful to have found a place we trust completely with our children's early years.

We had our toddler here from 18 months to 4 years. It was a great journey with this school. We felt…read morethe care they put in with our child. The teachers and admin are great! Highly recommend!

This is a great place to send your kids to. I have been bringing my kids here for over 7 years. I…read morehave never had any issues frim the staff. They work the kids that are troublesome even my son. If i had a problem it is always addressed. I love this place. Ms. Felicia is awsome and will go above and beyond for her kids. Ms Erica the director at the ash location is very awsome she works hard to make sure they are up to great standards. The staff takes care of their students as if they were their own. I would strongly recommend this place.

Ms. Felicia (owner) has a heart of gold! What she cares most about is that the children are safe…read moreand having fun. She assures that her teachers are doing their jobs well.

I have gone there. I have called there several times to get my granddaughter in the preschool…read morecenter and nobody ever answers the door or the phone. Did they close down or are they still there? There's a car in front SUV but nobody ever opens the door. I live right around the corner. That's why I was choosing this area. I go buy it every day. I've been living here seven years. It said opening soon a year ago.

We had decided to enroll our son into Tender Loving Care Preschool last November and we are so glad…read morewe did. They are so good at updating parents with how your child has done for the day. The learning and curriculum here is amazing. We have noticed such a difference in our sons speech since he's been here. They really do make learning fun and he really enjoys going to school everyday. They have spirit weeks which is great as a parent that likes to send goodies. I highly recommend Tender Loving Care Preschool.

Gosh... where to even start. Honestly, I am very annoyed that since we are moving out of town and I…read morewill have to find a new place for my kid because Little Pathfinders Preschool has been such an amazing place for them to learn and grow. Having worked in public and private education myself, I understand how important school leadership is and I have seen how much that directly translates to the quality and professionalism of the staff and the school. Little Pathfinders Preschool is a place where you can expect the teachers and staff to be kind, supportive, and caring towards your kids and your family and I truly believe it is due to LPP's owner, Sandra's, vision and direction for the school. From the very first time visiting LPP on a school tour, Sandra was very informative and definitely made me and my husband feel more at ease about sending our kiddo to the school. Some things that she said stood out to me, that honestly, I didn't expect to hear on a tour. She made a point to inform us about some of the benefits that is provided to her staff as well as how some of her staff actually followed her over when she decided to open her own school. That information told me two big things which really helped me feel confident in choosing this school: 1) Sandra must be a really great individual because people believed in her and were willing to journey into the unknown with her, opening up a new school and 2) the staff want to be there working at LPP and probably enjoy it. After only 5+ months of attending LPP, it is without a doubt the right choice for my kid. I understand that every kid has their own personalities and challenges so not every kid or family can be a perfect fit to a place so you definitely do need to pick the best place for you and your family. For our kid, Little Pathfinders welcomed them with open arms, bright smiles, and loving hugs. Ms. Laura and Ms. Yasmine have been so incredibly patient and supportive and that allowed my kid to go from a quiet observer to an active participant in such a short amount of time and I am so incredibly grateful. My kid always looks forward to going to school from the very first week and when I come to pick them up, they always have a big ole smile. In the past few months, they would tell me all the things that they did at school the moment we would get into the car which is wild because my kid is only two years old! Sandra and staff have put in a lot of thought and preparation for the activities and curriculum for the students. My kid's teachers will send pictures and have daily updates about eating and diaper changes throughout the day. Communication with the school is very easy and LPP is very transparent and communicative about any issues or concerns that may arise during the day. I also really love how staff at the school that weren't my kid's regular teachers, knew my kid and could tell me about the interactions they had together. Not only are the staff here experts in childcare because they somehow get my kid to nap during the day but they also genuinely know and care for the kids and seem happy to be there. I also really admire the fact that they try to be a very active members in the community of Ramona, from providing services and support to local businesses and community events during their free time, and even offering multiple opportunities for staff and family members of students to connect with the right people in order to advance their own future education. They're here to build a foundation for something truly great. This is the first time sending my kid to school so I don't know if this is a normal thing or not but LPP does a fantastic job and I cannot recommend them enough! Thank you Little Pathfinders Preschool for loving my kid. We will miss LPP so so much!

This is a wonderful school. The teachers are heartfelt and care about the children. The…read moreadministrators respond quickly to requests or questions. The school doesn't take a lot of unnecessary breaks or extra days off which is nice for working parents. I highly recommend for anyone looking in Ramona.

Our son is just finishing up his first year at Felicita Montessori. We could not be more pleased…read morewith his experience. The teachers are kind, patient, and know each kiddo by name even if they aren't in their specific class. My son comes home nearly each day with a craft or lesson that he worked on and has developed important social emotional skills, proof of all the wonderful work happening there.

We chose this school because it was close to home, not a religious preschool, has experienced…read moreteachers, and is competitive in price when Montessori often demands a premium. It was actually the only preschool we ever toured, the decision was so easy to make. Our son attended all four years available, from 2015-2019. He was a very shy child (has outgrown that!) and didn't deal well with change, so we were pleased he was able to be in one preschool/kindergarten for so long. He now attends the charter school Community Montessori and is absolutely thriving. After he finished kinder, we came back two years in a row for summer camp, which is another wonderful offering that they have. Overall, it was a lovely, peaceful, and nurturing environment and I would recommend it absolutely.

Both of my kids had the joy of being in Ms. Michelle class at her previous school, and when we…read morefound out she was moving to a new preschool, there was no hesitation , we followed her! She is truly the most caring, patient, and loving teacher we've ever met. From day one, I knew my kids were in good hands with her. The new school itself is absolutely wonderful: always clean, bright, and thoughtfully set up to make kids feel happy, safe, and excited to learn. Every corner is designed with children in mind, and it shows. One of the best signs for me as a parent? My kids don't want to leave when I come to pick them up! They're having so much fun with their friends and with Ms. Michelle that they always ask for "just five more minutes." That tells me everything I need to know. We are so grateful to have found such a beautiful place and an incredible teacher like Ms. Michelle . Thank you for making school such a joyful part of my kids' lives!

We love being a Sprouts Montessori family!! The 2nd day we dropped our daughter off she ran…read morestraight out to the teachers and classmates, without a worry at all about us leaving her there! We love hearing her come home singing songs, speaking Spanish words, and using phrases like "we take care of our environment" that she has learned from her time at Sprouts! It gives me so much peace as a parent to see her run to Ms. Khylee each morning for a hello hug, and to be kept posted with pictures and video of our kiddo throughout the day! It is very clear that Ms. Lianne has a passion for shepherding young hearts and creating a safe space for them to flourish! The teachers know the kids, care about them, and they are great at coming alongside families when challenges arise or milestones are to be celebrated. The classroom is clean, the kids are learning academically and socially, and the community of fellow parents is awesome! We are so thankful to have found Sprouts Montessori for our little ones!

I wish they would get the older kids school updated so the kids could go back to school there. I…read moremiss the kids being excited for church and God. The public schools are just plain insane what the parents have worry about. I always love how the kids when tell me things they learned from the Bible

Great people !!! Wonderful Christian Bases school that makes a non woke environment for children…read moreto learn. They are now taking Infants & Toddlers (6 weeks - 24 months) and they are open from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM that makes it a lot easier to get to my job.