Update: My youngest currently attends IPSK and my oldest who is now in Kindergarten graduated from…read moreIPSK last June 23'. I am beyond happy, statisfied, and impressed with the education this school provides to the students. I had a parent teacher conference for my kindergardner and the teacher has shared that he is advanced for his age, she can read his writing, stories, and colors beautifully. I have seen alot of improvements on my two boys since they started IPSK in 2021. They learn respect, kindess, discipline and confidence. IPSK also has an annual holiday and end of school program. I love watching their performance to see all the students recite a poem and remember their dance routine at such a young age. We're definitely proud parents. Thank you IPSK!

We are so lucky to have found International Preschool & Kindergarten (IPSK) for our son, who spent…read morethe last two years learning, growing, and playing with his friends while attending everyday full-time. As the other reviews have said, this is such an incredible preschool with amazing teachers who care for each child and genuinely want to see them learn and succeed. They have done such a great job preparing our son academically for Kindergarten, including putting on Christmas and Graduation programs for the kids to memorize poems and various dance routines to present in front of a crowd. We are beyond appreciative of the entire staff and cannot say enough good things about this preschool. If you live anywhere around the area (or even if you don't) and are looking for a preschool for your child with fair pricing, flexible schedules, and a wonderful staff, look no further! IPSK is the best! (Real talk: your child will be nervous, shy, and will likely cry at first and it will be tough. But give it a week and allow the teachers to work with your child and comfort them when they arrive, as you walk back to your car with that guilty feeling. Before you know it, your child will be running to the door and won't even look back to say "bye!". Haha)

I would like to begin by sharing what a truly pleasant experience Montessori Explorer has been from…read morethe very first visit. From the moment you walk in and are welcomed with a tour, you immediately feel the warmth and care that defines this school. Ms. Jennifer does an exceptional job creating a welcoming environment not only for families, but also for the staff. She is always kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in everyone who walks through the doors. What stands out most is their openness to feedback. Ms. Jennifer and the team consistently invite parents to share their thoughts and truly take that feedback into consideration. This reflects their genuine commitment to growth and excellence. It's rare to find a school so dedicated to continuous improvement although, honestly, it's hard to identify anything they need to improve, as they already go above and beyond in every aspect. In addition to their outstanding program, Montessori Explorer now offers parent workshops and classes that have been incredibly valuable. These have supported not only our family, but many others as well. Within my circle of fellow parents, we often find ourselves talking about how wonderful this school is and how much it has positively impacted our children and families. If you are looking for a place where your child will feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn, I highly recommend visiting Montessori Explorer. It is a place where children truly enjoy being and where they are nurtured to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. I share this not only as a parent, but also as an educator. Montessori Explorer has been an exceptional experience for my child, and I am incredibly grateful to be part of this community.

Overall, our child had a wonderful experience attending Explorer for kinder through second grade…read more The director--who taught those classes--is a very practiced teacher. She knows how to run a classroom. Your kids will be in great hands as far as academics and structure is concerned. There are some peculiarities to how the school is run that may not work well for all children. Cleanliness and politeness is highly valued. This is a very ordered school. Kids who need to stim with fidgets or walk back and forth frequently may not be as supported as they might in other environments. (I'm being very general with the "may not be" since I don't know for sure. I just know that my kid appreciated a very ordered classroom thrived, but there may not be a lot of room for deviation from the standard.) In an age where EdTech is dominating schools with computer programs in every class, it was wonderful to give our child a tech-free start away from the pressure of assessments and CAASP testing. I wish we could go back.

We've had such a wonderful experience with Montessori child development for our son! The staff is…read moreincredibly caring, attentive, and truly invested in each child's growth. We've seen amazing progress in our son's independence, confidence, and curiosity since starting here. One of the things we really love is the app they use. It keeps us updated throughout the day with photos, activities, and even meals, which gives us such peace of mind. They also go above and beyond celebrating all the holidays. Everything is so festive, fun, and thoughtful. You can really feel the love and dedication they put into everything. We are so thankful for Ms. Abi, Ms. Andrea, and Ms. Gail! They're amazing teachers. Highly recommend!

We immediately seen a change in our son's behavior and also his willingness to learn. The staff…read moremade the transition from daycare to preschool so easy for our son.

I cannot express how happy we are with Au Clair de Lune--the entire preschool and its wonderful…read moreteachers. Ms. Anne-Laure, Ms. Jessica, and Ms. Claire have created a truly wonderful place for kids. Ms. Lea, together with Ms. Laure, have put in enormous effort to help our daughter build on her strengths while also supporting areas where she needed improvement. In kindergarten, she received individualized learning tasks and weekly plans tailored to her development. Over the course of a year, she learned to write in both print and cursive, mastered math concepts at a second-grade level, and even learned to read in French--despite not being a native speaker. She now understands French pretty well. What really stands out is the balance between academics and creativity. The children are regularly engaged in arts, crafts, and hands-on activities that encourage imagination and self-expression, so it never feels overly rigid or purely academic. Beyond academics, the growth in her confidence, social skills, and emotional well-being has been incredible. Before attending ACDL, she struggled with going to preschool. Here, she became excited to go every day to see her friends and truly feels like part of a community. We also really appreciate that the school has a garden and that the children spend a lot of time outdoors. The healthy lunches and snacks have been a big plus as well--our daughter, who used to be a very picky eater, has become much more open to trying new foods. The after-school programs are also great. Our daughter attended a science class and absolutely loved it. It was a fun way to introduce her to new concepts while also strengthening her French, since most activities are conducted in the language. Overall, the combination of education, care, creativity, and community has been wonderful for our daughter. We're genuinely sad that she's finishing kindergarten and won't be continuing at ACDL--we will really miss it. If you're looking for a French immersion preschool - or any preschool where your child can thrive - this is truly a special place.

We toured several highly rated preschools in San Diego and Au Clair de Lune was FAR AND AWAY the…read morewinning choice for us. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to send both of our daughters here for preschool. They received such a brilliant, positive start to their educational journeys here, and our whole family has made wonderful friendships and connections in the process. From the moment we descended the staircase to begin our tour of the school, we knew immediately that this was the place for our girls. The campus is a celebration of color, art, nature, creativity, kindness, and joy. The children are happy and engaged. The student/teacher ratio is exactly where it should be. The leadership team is exceptional and responsive; the teachers are kind, professional, creative and incredibly good at what they do; the classrooms are pristine and inspiring; the curriculum is top notch; the chef-prepared meals and school uniforms make life so much easier for busy families; and there are so many fun extras sprinkled in throughout the school year (i.e. theme days, performances, after school activities, parents' night out, etc). OH, and hearing your kids speak BEAUTIFUL French when no one in your family speaks any French at all, is just unreal. We are hyper-protective of our kids and we felt completely safe and secure sending our girls here. We trusted the leadership and the teachers completely with their physical and emotional wellbeing, as well as their education. Our girls are continuing their French education at the Language Academy of San Diego, where they arrived exceptionally prepared academically, socially, and emotionally. We'll always cherish the memories and relationships we made here, and you will too!

Wee Care Chula Vista is such a blessing to my family!! I was looking for a preschool that would…read morehelp my daughter thrive in preparation of TK/Kindergarten. I was also looking for a safe, clean & loving environment for her to be at full time, 5 days per week, 8-10 hours per day, so I could rest assured each day...knowing she was in the BEST hands. After meeting the Director Mrs. Gracie & getting a tour of the facility, I just knew this was the place for us! Gracie is the most warm, welcoming, nurturing woman I have ever met. She immediately helped my daughter get comfortable while I toured. She is a natural with the kids. The entire staff is this way! Gracie knows how to hire the best of the best. All of the teachers know my daughter and greet her each day, sometimes with hugs. They do this with ALL of the kids that attend the school. Your child is not just a number, the staff knows everyone by name. It is by far the best feeling when you drop-off and pick-up! My daughter has learned so much in the last 3 months of being there. The daily schedule is so organized and the fact that they stick to the agenda so well amazes me. The teachers have postings to show you what your child learned each day, what they ate etc. The school also has amazing after-hours celebrations/parties for holidays and other fun things! They work SO HARD to keep the students and parents happy. It feels like my second family when I arrive. I am always welcomed as well, as the parent. Another thing I love is if you have any concerns, Mrs. Gracie is so easy to talk to. And understanding. She doesn't get mad or offended. She simply finds a solution and treats you just the same afterwards. That is such an important attribute when it comes to your child's needs and your expectations as a parent. They even allow prospective customers to do drop-in tours etc. They have nothing to hide because they are always on-task doing amazing things for our children. I feel extremely LUCKY and blessed that we are apart of this preschool. Thank you Mrs. Gracie and Teachers! You can tell you all love your jobs and are such angels to us each and everyday.

My almost 3 year old started here in spring 2018. We'd checked out quite a few other places (other…read moreestablishments and in-home daycares) and even considered a nanny, but nothing ever felt right, or fell thru last minute. Things were starting to get desperate for the time we needed care for our kid, and we finally found this place. As soon as we walked in, my husband & I thought it felt like "us". We got along with the director, Miss Gracie, immediately. We explained our complicated situation (full time for ONLY a month, with a consideration of continuing part time in future if we were happy with how things were going), and she was understanding (lol, she even knew why - because my parents were going on vacay to the Philippines). We toured the establishment, and our son did not want to leave - a great sign! My son had a bit of a hard transition into preschool, and still doesn't love being dropped off. Not a surprise, as I was the same way. But, I dropped in to observe him quite a few times in the beginning, and saw how much fun he was having. That, in addition with the reports from his teachers the first couple weeks, made me confident that we'd chosen the right place. He immediately started speaking quite a bit more. He's now more social at playgrounds as well, instead of just hanging back and playing by himself. He's learned SO MUCH in his short time there. While he still doesn't love being dropped off at school, he talks about school often at home, about what his teachers taught him, and what he did that week with his friends. After the 4 week full time stint, we decided to keep our son there twice a week. It's a great balance for us to be able to provide our son much valued time with my parents and preschool. My husband & I are so thrilled to have found Wee Care in Chula Vista. I don't know if we can express how happy and grateful we are with everyone that works here. In fact, I think I'll have my husband bring bagels for teachers when he drops off our kid next week ;)

Our daughters have loved going to this school. They've grown…read moresocially because of being there with friends and also have learned academically too. The teachers are very nice and we appreciate their care. I specifically want to share about Miss Valerie. She has been both of our kid's teachers and is truly the reason why we have our kids there. She gave us the most incredible Mother's Day gifts and created a lovely breakfast/spa day. I am forever grateful for her hard work, passion and dedication! She truly cares for her students.

The Good & The Bad…read more Start with the Good: Some of the teachers are amazing. My son loves Ms. Kerry, he will ask for her on the weekends and we have to explain Ms. Kerry is at school. He talks about her on the drive to school, and can't wait to spend the day with her. She's made a comforting lasting impression on my son that I'm very grateful for. She's cares for him, fixed his "boo boos", taught him so much that words can't describe how grateful we are she's in his life, even if it is at school. He also adores Ms. Cheli, she runs a tight ship, but the children listen and follow her lead as you can see her experience is valid and spot on. The Bad: The classrooms can be too much. Especially the twos and early preschool. Teachers are stressed, over worked and Im sure crap Pay for the work they do. They deserve so much more. Many times I've walked in the building to managers and directors standing up in the office gossiping about teachers, other families. Especially teachers and other employees within the company. Not just once but several. They don't care. They don't get people can hear them when we are standing in the office. Or while I'm checking my child in the computer, the office door is open, and you have the two directors gossiping about their own employees and people can hear everything. Very unprofessional. Yet they know their teachers need help sometimes, but they would rather sit up there and gossip, and talk mad game instead of supporting the teachers and classrooms that look like a circus sometimes. Kuddos to the teachers hanging and holding on, your management is something else (not in a good way), we only stay for the specific teachers my son loves, but I know as he gets older he will not always have them.

My kids went here for 10-11 months.. teachers are really caring, kids learned a lot. They teach…read morethem Bible songs and do activities with them that focus on the Bible which I loved. Miss Sam, Miss Ely and Miss Sally are the best.

My now 3 year old has been attending for almost a year now. He loves it! The whole staff are so…read moreloving & caring and provide such good care of my son. Everyday my son looks forward to going to school. My other two children who are now 13 & 10 and have also attended the same preschool! Although there are new teachers and director it still holds its strong value and philosophy of care for my son. We are so blessed to have my son attend this great preschool!!!

My family and I are forever grateful for the love and care that Miss Olga provided for our…read morechildren! Two of our children grew up from the time they were infants until they went to pre-school with Miss Olga! They love her so much that they begged us to go back to her home for her Summer Camp that she hosted for the alumni . They are now 7 and 9 and they wanted to go back to their daycare!!! If that doesn't speak volumes... Our experience has been nothing but excellent! We are honored that Miss Olga and her family helped raise our children. Not to brag but our children are well-behaved, respectful and loving. Miss Olga has a lot to with their development as she helped build the foundation of their lives. Forever thankful and grateful for her!

My 2 year old son started attending Olga's family childcare about 2 months ago and we are extremely…read morepleased with the service and care that Miss Olga provides. With over 20 years of experience in childcare, she is certainly a true expert at what she does. She provides a fun, safe, learning environment for her children, where they do so many activities that are educational, entertaining, and enjoyable. It warms my heart when my son is so excited and proud to show me the artwork/craft he made that day (I'm saving every single one!). Miss Olga is a genuine person, whole-hearted and simply loves what she does - I am assured that my son is in good hands and getting the best care possible. Since we've started, we noticed a HUGE improvement with our son's social skills. He is more social, talkative, and overall - happy! I love that Miss Olga will send videos and photos throughout the day, this always brightens up my day. I am so grateful that my son is a part of this wonderful childcare. This is his second home and he has so much joy and excitement each day. I look forward to seeing him grow throughout the upcoming months/years. He is so loved and we are happy to be a part of the Olga childcare family!