I cannot say enough about this daycare. My two girls have been there for the last 2 years and we…read morewill be there until they age out for kindergarten. The teachers are so thoughtful and amazing. They have engaging activities and really think of ways to make every kid special. They have a holiday program and are culturally aware of all traditions. The summer program they have is the best! The weeks are themed, they bring special character guests and activities. As for the owner, I don't know where our family would be without her. She is a true gem. She is so loving and understanding of all family dynamics. She does outreach for multiple communities and is always looking at ways to help out. Sanja and the teachers there really treat the kids like they are their own. We are so blessed to have found such a wonderful place for our kids.

My son has been attending for almost a month, and it's been such a wonderful and positive…read moreexperience for him! The owner is incredibly understanding and truly cares about both the children and the staff. The facility is always clean, well-kept, and welcoming, which gives me so much peace of mind. The staff keeps me updated throughout the day, and it's clear that my little one is having a great time. He smiles every morning when he sees his teacher, which makes it so much easier for me to head to work. My son is 5.5 months old, and I would 100% recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a warm, home-like environment rather than a large, corporate setting. The teachers in the infant room are absolutely amazing--so loving, attentive, and caring with the babies. I'm so grateful for Sanya, the owner, and MiMi, the assistant director, for ensuring everything runs smoothly. And a special shout-out to Ms. Wazi for all the love and care she gives! God bless this daycare

Negin, the owner, is absolutely wonderful! Her home is incredibly clean - the cleanest day care I…read morehave ever seen. She's so sweet and patient with our son (especially when he is going through his separation anxiety phases). She's also very organized and attentive to our child's specific needs (vitamin supplements) and sleeping/feeding schedule. And she's actually affordable! We only use her part-time for now and she allows us to be flexible, which is SO helpful. We are so happy we found N & K Daycare.

Our daughter started with Negin at 6 months old and she was so well cared for since day one! She…read morekeeps us updated with photos everyday of all the fun activities and we get a daily schedule update on naps, diaper changes, and meals. My daughter is excited everyday at drop off and it's great knowing she is enjoying the nice environment while my husband and I work. We highly recommend this daycare for infants and toddlers :)

My son attended Elm Park 2023-2025 for preschool. Miss Ariana, Miss Elli and Ms Denise were so…read morefantastic with all the kids. My son grew leaps and bounds academically, socially and emotionally. Would absolutely recommend Elm Park for anyone needing preschool services!

We are so glad our grandson is attending Elm Park. It didn't show up at the top when we searched…read morefor preschools but our grandson's daycare person told us about it. We visited many preschools, including Carmel Mountain and Kindercare, but when we visited Elm Park we knew it was the right school. Rowan's speech skyrocketed in Ms. Sam's class and he has blossomed socially, made many friends. I love how the teachers plan each week's lesson and sends those lessons home. We love the intimate size of the school and how caring the teachers are with the children. I would highly recommend the school

My Room to Grow - A Truly Wonderful School…read more We absolutely love My Room to Grow! Our son, Tristan, started in the Peach Room and is now in TK, and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. From the very beginning, the warmth, dedication, and experience of the teachers have been evident. Not only in how they care for the children, but in how long many of them have been with the school. That kind of consistency speaks volumes about the culture My Room to Grow has built. The teachers here are incredible. Every single one we have met has gone above and beyond to help Tristan learn, grow, and thrive. Carina and Kathy, in particular, have shown such patience, care, and creativity in supporting his development. And Principal Meghan is so thoughtful and engaged, she genuinely knows and cares about every child and family. We have seen tremendous progress in Tristan in just a year and a half, and we are so grateful for the loving environment that has helped him flourish. In fact, we chose to keep him here another year, even though he qualified for Universal TK through Poway Unified, because we simply couldn't imagine a better place for him to continue learning and growing. Our only regret is not finding My Room to Grow sooner! It's such a comfort to know that while I am at work, Tristan is in the hands of people who truly care for him and want the best for him. We feel so lucky to be part of this wonderful community. -- Update: I also wanted to share that my son is diagnosed with ADHD and is on the autism spectrum (verbal and high-functioning). While My Room to Grow isn't a special needs school, they truly go above and beyond to see if they can make accommodations to support each child's individual needs. What was especially helpful when we were considering enrolling Tristan was that they allowed him to visit the school ahead of time to make sure the environment and teachers were the right fit. The staff genuinely care and are willing to collaborate with our Behavioral and Developmental OT therapists to ensure strategies are reinforced consistently at school. I can't express enough gratitude for the compassion, patience, and dedication of every teacher at My Room to Grow. They have made such a difference in Tristan's growth and confidence.

My daughter went to My Room to Grow for almost two years, and it was the best choice we could have…read moremade. The staff is warm, caring, and truly invested in every child. She grew so much in confidence, independence, and learning here. We'll always be grateful for the loving environment they provided!

"Dropping off our daughter on her first day felt terrifying--like handing over the most precious…read morething in my world to strangers. But Miss Tina, Miss Hazel, Miss Sarah, Miss Shar, Miss Sammy and Miss Carolyn. They greeted us with these big, genuine smiles and knelt down right away to say hi to her, not me. It melted that knot in my stomach. They're so warm, so patient, and honestly--they've built this little family vibe where kids feel safe and parents feel seen. She comes home giggling about songs and crafts, and I leave every morning knowing she's in the best hands. If you're nervous about preschool, this place makes it easy to breathe."

We love Big Future Preschool Poway. The facility is clean and welcoming. Ms. Tina the school…read moreDirector is wonderful. She helped guide us through the enrollment of our daughter with ease and stress free. The staff/teachers are friendly and caring. My 4 year old enjoys going to school, learning new things; the creative curriculum and fun activities that the school has to offer are excellent. Highly recommended!!!

I wish I could give more stars. We love it as well, because our daughter loves learning at her own…read morepace here. ! She learns both English and Spanish! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Quality of her teaching and the value the kids learn is amazing!!!!!

This review is overdue. Aria came under Ms, Gladys' care 2 years ago. She was skinny, picky at…read morefood. Aria could have gone to TK but I kept her at Gladys 1 more year bc I did not think she was ready for a bigger school. Now after 2 years, she has flourished so much. She eats all kind of food, actually Ms Gladys' food is the best not mommy's . She reads well, is good at math, follows Montessori. Kumon even complimented her she had passed TK level on math. This is coming to an end for Aria at ABCD as she will start kindergarten soon. It is such a bittersweet moment. But at least I know I will bring my second daughter to her soon. Thanks Gladys and Pablo for loving her, caring for her from feeding 1 spoon of food at a time. She is now ready for K, and she is well equipped because of you. This is not just daycare, it is preschool and love and heart. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Extremely disappointed. If you are a parent looking for reliable care for your children, who…read morecommunicates with you and who understands the stress that comes with searching for child care, then I DO NOT recommend this place. They will take your money to add you to an imaginary waitlist, which they will then "pause" without notice and without a refund of your deposit. I paid the waitlist fee of $150 on April 6, 2022 with a projected opening spot of December 2022 for my infant. I inquired numerous times regarding my place on the waitlist, only to be given vague responses such as: 1. "We are still working our way through the waitlist" 2. "We have paused all Poway enrollment at this time, we are hoping to enroll new children very shortly into our center. I will be in touch with you soon once we start to move down the waitlist", and 3. "Once we come across your name on the waitlist and a spot becomes available I will be in touch with you immediately." It's the end of January 2023 and I have yet to hear from them. My family and I waited and waited to hear from them, and were not able asses our childcare options properly due to their lack of communication. At this point, I don't believe there is even a waitlist anymore, and i just lost $150 at no fault of our own. If I had removed myself from the waitlist I would understand not getting a refund, but that is not the case. I'm still here waiting for them to "come across my name." I would not recommend taking the chance. Good luck, parents!

I inquired about adding my daughter into this school on may 7, 2021. It is currently September 16,…read more2021 and my daughter hasn't started with them. They took $150 deposit from us which I am now finding out is nonrefundable. Don't waste your time and money on this school. UPDATE: they refunded us the money.

This review is LONG overdue for this specific location. We had our son at the other location a few…read moremiles down the road and it was a complete disaster. We transferred our son to this location and what a breath of fresh air. Melinda the principal is AMAZING! She genuinely cares about each child enrolled here and their families. I can't sing enough praise about her and her leadership. The admin has also been great and are so on top of everything (Jessica and Angela). Our son was in the infant room and we had NO issues and knew our son was in great care. Even with COVID on the rise, I feel safer than ever sending my son back here. The staff has implemented a lot of protocol to ensure the kids are safe and my son has been so happy playing his his friends again. They have been extremely communicative and adaptable during these times and I know any child walking through that door will be in great hands. Definitely don't think twice about enrolling your child here.

Worst experience with the Poway Ted Williams location. We were frequently called to pick up our…read morechild, sometimes simply because he couldn't fall asleep during nap time. This felt excessive and showed very little flexibility or understanding of normal child behavior. There also didn't seem to be much focus on learning or development during his time there. I would strongly encourage other parents to carefully evaluate whether this location is the right fit.

My son has been attending Montessori Homeschool of Poway since March 2025, and I cannot say enough…read morewonderful things about this daycare and its incredible teacher, Ms. June. From the very first day, it was clear that this is a warm, thoughtful, and nurturing environment where children truly thrive. The classroom is set inside a home, which gives the entire space a calm, welcoming feeling. It's beautifully arranged with Montessori materials and child-friendly areas that encourage independence, exploration, and learning at each child's own pace. You can immediately sense how intentionally the environment is set up--everything feels purposeful, peaceful, and designed to help little ones feel safe and confident. What truly sets this daycare apart is Ms. June. She plans the most creative, engaging, and thoughtful activities every single day. My son comes home excited to share what he learned, and we've seen incredible growth in his communication, speech, reading, and overall skills. The Montessori approach here isn't just a label--it's genuinely practiced, and the results show. One of the things I appreciate most is how personally involved Ms. June is with each child. She knows them deeply--their strengths, challenges, interests--and she gives them the kind of individual attention that makes them feel seen and supported. It's obvious how much my little one adores her and looks up to her. Under her guidance, my son has already started reading and writing simple words, something we didn't expect this early. Her weekly Friday "Show and Tell" series has also been such a gift--he speaks more confidently and clearly, and it's helped him come out of his shell in the best way. A special mention also goes to Ms. Addie, who is incredibly sweet, gentle, and nurturing. Together, they create a truly loving environment that feels like an extension of home. Our child is genuinely happy to go every single day--and to any parent, that says everything. We could not be more grateful for the foundation he's receiving here. We cannot recommend Montessori Homeschool of Poway, Ms. June, and Ms. Addie enough. They have been such a blessing for our family.

We are beyond grateful to have had Ms. June be our daughter's teacher for almost 2 years. We…read moreenrolled her when she was 3. From day one, she helped her transition from a difficult experience at her previous school to a place where she could truly feel at home--comfortable, confident, and excited to come back each day. Brookie often tells us how much fun she has at school, and we've seen incredible growth in her speech, confidence, reading, and writing. One of our favorite moments is listening to her read us bedtime stories--something we never imagined she would enjoy so much at 4! Most of all, we deeply appreciate the exceptional care Ms. June has given. Her kindness, patience, and genuine love for her students have made a lasting difference in our daughter's life. It was bittersweet when our daughter transitioned to Kindergarten, but we're so glad that Ms June had given her the tools she needed. She was very well prepared for Kinder. Our son is now enrolled with Ms June and we couldn't be happier. Thank you for all that you do!

We are so thankful we chose horizon stars home daycare. They take such amazing job of our son and…read morehe is having so much fun. Myriam and her team do a wonderful job of showing each child the love and attention they deserve while managing to do fun activities and learn with them. They truly take pride in the quality of their work. We are so thankful!

I had a wonderful experience with Deniz ! She is very professional, caring, and great with kids…read more My child absolutely loved going there -- every day was full of fun activities, learning, and creativity. You can really tell she loves what she does and puts so much effort into making sure the children are happy and engaged. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, fun, and nurturing environment! We are so sad she's not in our area anymore . Thank you for all you did and wish you the best