We love WoW preschool, Miss Julia (the owner) and the whole team! They are truly the most caring…read moregroup of people. They have fun themes every week which helps me get my toddler excited to go to preschool. My daughter started to go 3 days per week when she turned 2.5. Much to my surprise, she had a very hard time and cried at drop off (turns out the age of 2.5 YO is the height of separation anxiety), well I cannot thank Miss Julia and the wow team enough, they were so patient with my daughter and myself. Miss Julia would update me throughout the day of my daughter's improvements, transitions, pictures, etc. I cannot thank her enough for the hand holding she did with me. I am forever grateful to how caring she was during such an anxious time for me. Fast forward 4-5 weeks and my daughter loves going to wow all the time. The wow team, seems to know all of the kids well and are attentive to their needs! Hell, my daughter is now potty trained hugely thanks to the WOW team. Overall, I can't imagine going anywhere else. They have all exceeded my expectations. Also the security precautions that are taken at WOW are also very comforting!

I am forever thankful we found this gem of a school! They're fantastic, supportive, and everything…read moreI wanted my kiddo's prek experience to be! They mean the world to my family!

Absolutely incredible preschool! My daughter attended for just over two years, beginning right…read moreafter her second birthday and we both had the best experience! The owners, Miss Tannia and Mr. Jeff, are warm, caring, and really engaged in the day-to-day operations. The teachers are kind, loving, patient, and full of joy. They work tirelessly to make learning fun, integrating Montessori and bilingual education into everyday play. I am so impressed by the amount of social, emotional, and academic growth I've witnessed during my daughter's time at AIMOB. The community of parents has also been truly a delight to get to know! Highly recommend!

Considering early education for your child is a huge decision... I'd choose this school every time…read more The educators are hand selected by directors Tannia and Jeff with so much thought and consideration with the well-being of the littles at highest priority. They take time to get to know the kids and keep parents in the loop. They plan fun events that help foster the kids imagination and growth and ones that make us parents feel appreciated too. My daughter loves her preschool and so do we!

We absolutely love St. Peter's by the Sea! The daycare is clean, well-organized, and has a…read morefantastic staff. Parking is convenient, and the learning environment is excellent. Our child has grown so much here--both academically and personally--becoming a happier, more confident individual. Most importantly, my child truly love it and eagerly ask, "When is the next school day?" A special thanks to Dori and her amazing team--Miss Alanna, Lesley, and Diana--for their dedication and care. We've been incredibly happy here for the past two years!

Incredible staff, Miss Dori is as professional as she is kind and the teachers are wonderful!read more

Highly recommend Sacred Heart Preschool! We absolutely love everyone that has taught and taken care…read moreof my son over the past few years. They feel like home every time I drop my son off. Really there's so many wonderful things to say about them!

This preschool is a blessing. We sent both our children and had an amazing experience. The staff is…read moreincredibly caring. Can't recommend enough.

People who love people, nature and life set examples of what a Human Being is capable of. Natalia…read moreis one of them. Her professionalism and conscientiousness are astounding. Experiences and opportunities through socialization are needed; they are essential, they are the foundation and only path to build character, awareness, flexibility and help develop strength through emotional management and resiliency... these are fostered in this superb, adorable and dedicated school.... where the child will always be the teacher of mankind. Congratulations Natalia and to all the families you serve.

My daughter attended during covid up until kindergarten, so for 3 years. My son for a year as well…read more We feel that Natalia is a wonderful teacher, so patient and kind. We love the positive discipline approach. We enjoy the healthy home cooked meals, the field trips, and the community. We would recommend the preschool for parents looking for a homeschool that promotes independent, confident, healthy, happy, well rounded children.

Newbreak is the best! I have been an educator for 23+ years. My four year old son has gone here…read morefor almost two years. In this time, our family has been impressed with the level of care, personal attention, and professional expertise from the teachers at Newbreak. They know every single child well and work with them to make sure they feel loved, are learning, and are behaving in ways that are age-appropriate. We receive routine communication from teachers and admin. I love getting photos and videos from the teachers several times per week. Newbreak does fun things like movie nights, art night, and water day for the students. There is a fantastic balance of play and structured learning. From drop off until about 9AM the 3-4 year olds get to play on the playground. the playground has many sensory activities in addition to big wheels, a sandbox, and toys for the kiddos. Around 9AM they take a bathroom break and then go to the classroom for circle time. During circle time they each get a chance to talk and interact with the teacher and other students. I could go on and on about how much I love Newbreak!

2 Year old teacher (Hannah) is great with kids. The director (Thea) & 4-year old teacher (Kelly) do…read morenot create a safe place for kids to learn. I reported that children were bullying my son on multiple occasions (severe bullying), which escalated into them touching him sexually. The school gaslit repeatedly saying they didn't witness anything & so they cant substantiate the claims. But they never brought in someone who knows what to look for to observe, or to hear from us on what we were reporting. The details and scenarios were not something that could be manufactured, and the director acknowledged that the girls who were to blame were ongoing trouble for the teacher & had new babies at home. Which is an important note because they forced my son to do things (or did things to him) that were all related to playing house, breastfeeding, and "making babies". The director told us the teacher struggles to manage her classroom, she tends to act like their friend instead of the teacher, and that she gets wrapped up with one kid and misses what is happening for the rest of the class. (The director's message to us, not ours.) I watched over the play yard fence and saw first hand how these specific girls were physically hurting their peers and the teacher didn't even see because she was in a different area across the yard. My son's body and boundaries were violated multiple times, which we shared with the therapist we now have to see. (He is 4.) The director Thea asked us to let her know if anything else happens.. so when we emailed saying that the girl tried to pull down his pants under the guise of playing house when the teacher was taking another student to the bathroom, THE SCHOOL KICKED US OUT. For reporting. No meeting to hear the details or discuss the circumstances. I am concerned for the wellbeing of the children who are still in the class, as well as the girls who continued to target my son. When I asked the director to make sure nothing was happening to them at home, the director shrugged and said "oh no, i know their families." Again, dismissing a potentially very harmful situation. Update: we have learned through therapy that horrific sexual violence was done to my son while in the care of Newbreak Playschool. (Worse than I was aware of when i posted originally.) Repeated behaviors, not things that happen in a split second, AND that the teacher continued to put my son next to the child who was sexually assaulting my kid during naps, bathroom breaks, and outside play. Even after our therapist told the director they needed to be separated for my son's safety.

Our son attended this nature school for the past year, and we couldn't have asked for a better…read moreexperience. Miss Gabby and Miss Mandy are absolutely wonderful, they created such a warm, supportive, and engaging environment where he truly thrived. He looked forward to going every day and developed a genuine love for exploring the outdoors, learning about nature, and building confidence through hands-on experiences. It was amazing to watch him grow throughout the year. If you're looking for a preschool that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a meaningful connection with the outdoors, I wholeheartedly recommend this nature school. We are so grateful to Miss Gabby and Miss Mandy for making our son's first school experience such a positive and memorable one!

It's hard to put into words what this school has meant to our family over the past 2.5 years…read more What makes this place so special isn't just that the children spend their days outside, it's the way every experience is centered around respect, connection, and social-emotional well-being. The teachers have an incredible gift for meeting children where they are, helping them navigate friendships, build confidence, work through challenges, and develop independence in such a thoughtful, compassionate way. We've watched our son grow into a kind, curious, and resilient little human because of the foundation they helped build. The days are full of real childhood magic (which is what we had hoped for!). Our son came home excited to tell us about native plants, mushrooms, and insects he discovered on the trails, proudly showed us the nature crafts he made to celebrate the changing seasons and holidays, and loved helping care for the community garden. Some of his favorite memories were the simplest ones...relaxing in the hammock, splashing through puddles during rainy days, climbing, exploring, and just having the freedom to be a kid. One thing that always stood out to me was how prepared and inclusive the school is. Rainy days weren't something to avoid, they were something to celebrate. They have a shared collection of rain gear available for every child, so everyone gets to experience the joy of playing outside together, no matter what they own at home. It's such a thoughtful example of the caring, community-minded culture they've created. That same sense of community extends beyond the school day. The seasonal celebrations, family gatherings, and community events gave us so many opportunities to connect with other families and created friendships that we'll carry with us long after preschool. Most of all, the teachers truly know and love each child. They notice the little things, celebrate each child's unique personality, and make every family feel welcomed and supported. You can feel how much they care. As our son gets ready for kindergarten, we're leaving with so much gratitude. These past 2.5 years have given him a deep love of nature, confidence in himself, lasting friendships, and countless joyful memories. We will always be thankful this was where his childhood began.

When looking for a preschool for my son, my search was exhaustive and extended nearly a 20-mile…read moreradius from my home near USD. The minute I walked in the Peninsula Family YMCA Preschool I knew it was the right place. The classrooms are clean, with amazing activities, toys to engage imagination, and lots of beautiful artwork and pictures by the kiddos. The teachers are all kind, patient and fun to be around. The outdoor area really is incredible as an urban dweller with no yard, their outdoor space is magical with a "sunken" sand boat, gardens, lots of grass and trees to play in and of course a wonderful playground. The true test was how well my son liked it and he has loved. His vocabulary has increased significantly, along with his fine motor skills. He has made so many friends and finds all his teachers "his favorite." He adores going to school, which makes me so happy since I am a single parent and have to work. I can't say enough great things about this preschool, I only hope they re-open post-COVID as my son is daily asking when he can go back and see his teachers and friends.

We feel soooo lucky to have found the YMCA preschool. Our son has grown so much over the last two…read moreyears. We were so completely impressed with the schools philosophies of positive discipline, growth mindset thinking and learning through play. We love the school so much we decided to keep our son at the school for another year even though he could have gone on to TK last year. The extra year has done wonders for him and taught him to be a good older example for his classmates. This preschool is such a community treasure. We've also been able to use the Y's gym and pool while our son is at school since it's located conveniently next door. The Y's mission to support a more work/life/family balance can really be achieved with this preschool program. We were so excited that the preschool also provided sports and swim programs at the YMCA next door. With today's busy family schedules, having sports and swim classes during school hours is an amazing benefit. The teachers at the YMCA preschool are so incredibly kind, loving, fun and engaging. The teachers have a lot of freedom to be creative with the kids' projects. There are gardens, compost, worm farms, giant cardboard tube creations, tie dye projects and endless creative explorations. The outdoor area is an amazing space with a sand pit that includes a life-sized speed boat, great playground equipment, water tables, tricycles, and lots of grass and trees. The learning spaces inside are filled with amazing play and imagination stations. There really isn't a better preschool out there!

We were looking for a childcare where our son would have contact with nature and at same time…read morelearn, we didn't want him to stay inside of a classroom all the time. Big Dreams Family Daycare was the perfect place! They have a nice yard with trees and a bunch of toys and the inside area is where they do activities and circle time. Dom loves Dea and Vanessa! We already know that we have to arrive at least 15min early because he never wants to leave. Thank you for taking care of Dom.

Andrea provides such a loving, fun, and interactive environment for my kiddos! We are so happy to…read morehave found such a great place to trust caring for our little ones.

I have a son and a daughter who both attended ELCA. The staff are friendly and caring. Plus, they…read moreprovide tons of fun activities for the kids. Our 3.5 year old attended his first foam party and met with special animals as part of a cool summer meet and greet. He couldn't stop talking about it! The facility is secure, clean, and tidy and most importantly, the kids are happy. The hours are good, too (open from 7:30-6pm). We highly recommend ELCA to prospective families. On a side note, our former preschool closed unexpectedly. I was 40 weeks pregnant and ELCA was able to quickly accommodate us and watch after our son. I'll never forget how thankful I was during that stressful time. Thank you!

I can't say enough great things about the Taylor St ELCA. We have had our two daughters go through…read moreELCA and most importantly I have always felt they are safe and loved there. Miss Marla runs a caring and professional little learning environment. All the teachers have been great, always so kind, enthusiastic and happy! Keep up then good work guys, you're really appreciated!