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    I am so glad that we found Country Village! When we enrolled Onyx he was speaking very little. It…read morewas also very hard to get him to follow directions. He has been in Ms. Sucell's class for five months now and it's like he's a completely different child. He has grown his vocabulary so much, he is following directions much easier and he loves saying his ABCs, numbers and reading books. Their staff is amazing Miss Jutta and Miss Baja were so patient with him because he used to cry when it was time to go into school. They calmed my mind and assured me that this was a normal part of the transition and sure enough he quickly began walking into school without tears. Ms Jennifer is always sending me pictures and I love that! I also love that they take temperatures at the door every morning and I have no idea how they get Onyx to wear his mask but every day he comes out with it on! They are child whisperers :) I couldn't have chosen a better school to help develop our Onyx!

    Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori - Our students had a blast at the petting zoo and pumpkin patch! A day full of smiles, cuddles, and fall fun!

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    I chose this Montessori over others because of the loving environment (not corporate as other…read moreMontessori's and the staff have been there for years if not decades). The cost was very reasonable as well! My daughter was in the infant room age 6 months to 2 years. They took all of my concerns seriously and fostered her learning as much as I could ask for. I'm very happy I sent her here :)

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    We cannot say enough wonderful things about Guidepost Montessori in Foothill Ranch. This has been…read moresuch a special place for our family and a huge part of our son's early growth and development. We started our son here when he was just 6 months old, and as a first time mom who is naturally very anxious, I was incredibly nervous about leaving him. I worried about everything. From day one, the guides took the time to get to know not just our son, but us as parents too. As time went on and as I built relationships with the team, my confidence grew because of the care, communication, and trust they created. Ms. Abi and her team have been absolutely incredible. Ms. Abi has been amazing at helping guide us through our son's milestones and development, always offering reassurance, insight, and support. Every single guide we have interacted with has shown genuine love and care for our son. Ms. Abi, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Marianna, Ms. Dora and so many others always took the time to give thoughtful updates about our son's day, which meant the world to us. Our son truly loves it here. He lights up every time we pull up to the building and is excited to see everyone inside. Knowing how happy and comfortable he was made all the difference for us. We are heartbroken to be leaving, only because we are moving out of state. This community has meant so much to our family, and we will always be grateful for the role they played in our son's early life. Thank you to everyone at Guidepost Foothill Ranch for creating such a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment. We will miss you all so much.

    My daughter has been going to Guidepost since she was 6 months old. Guidepost is an exceptional…read moredaycare that provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. The staff are warm and caring. Ms. Laura and Ms. Dora are our favorite educators and caregivers. MS. Laura is dedicated to ensuring my daughter's well-being and I truly appreciate maintaining constant communication through daily reports. My child learned so much from the well structured curriculum that combines play-based learning with essential educational activities. They incorporate outdoor activities and the arts daily, which helps promote my child's motor, physical, and social skills. Highly recommend Guidepost the combination of great curriculum and reliable teachers makes it a great place for early childhood education.

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    Heritage Montessori School of Lake Forest - Our son at Summer Camp

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    Many things could be improved. There are many good teachers but some bad, the principal is also…read morereally nice. The good ends there. First of all one of the supervisors is genuinely the worst, She has gone into the boys bathroom even though she's a girl, got mad at my friend for leaning on the Gaga ball wall, and yelled at a kid with autism. Her name genuinely scares me. There is also a bully problem with just one kid, who thankfully has gone to middle school. He has made 3 kids leave the school and made them want to hurt themselves. The boys bathroom is never clean. There are toilets that removed from the ground. The toilets are always clogged. All in all this school is okay. Try to avoid it if you can though

    Foothill Ranch Elementary currently has over 1,100 students, way beyond its designed capacity of…read more650, by adding modular classrooms. Traffic is horrible during the drop-off and dismissal periods. Parents are filling parkings at the FR public library, Borrego Park, and neighborhood streets, yet it is an hour gridlock in the morning and the afternoon. Police officers have been seen on-site to keep traffic moving and give citations, and the crossing guard did her best to keep pedestrians safe. Summer 2023 FRE underwent a major renovation that lasted the entire Summer. It now has a digital marquee that shuts off at 6pm. Fall 2023 FRE got a new principal, transferred in from Serrano Intermediate School. FRE was a California Blue Ribbon school once upon a time. I hope it can achieve academic excellence again soon.

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