CCPAA has been an absolute game changer for our military family. If you know anything about…read moremilitary life, you know the constant uprooting is a challenge--our children have experienced more school changes than we ever wanted, not by choice but by necessity. At this duty station, things were especially tough; we had to go through three different schools in our first year here. That all changed when my husband found this diamond in the rough. Before CCPAA, our kids attended a private school that felt cold, cliquish, and unwelcoming. Finding CCPAA was like finding a second family. From day one, we were welcomed warmly, and it has made all the difference. My children have been at CCPAA for a year and a half now, and they've loved every single moment. The teachers are passionate and truly engaged with the students, and the administration is always on top of everything. They create an environment that is not only academically enriching but also incredibly nurturing. What really stands out to us is the vibrant creative offerings--dance, music, jazz band, art, drama, and more. For our family, creativity is just as important as academics, and CCPAA allows our children to explore both. They're thriving, not just as students, but as artists, thinkers, and young individuals with diverse passions. The school's inclusive, diverse environment and sense of community have given our family stability, warmth, and a place to belong in the midst of the frequent changes that come with military life. We couldn't be more grateful for this incredible school.

Our son has been attending CCPAA for two years and has completely blossomed during his time there…read more(currently in sixth grade). Once a shy and somewhat insecure child, he has now grown into a tween that performs in front of an audience, has friends and pushes himself academically. It is a bit of an unconventional school due to the small size but some kids thrive in that type of environment where everyone knows your name and the students interact with all ages.

I do NOT like this school. I went here a couple of years ago and let me start off with talking…read moreabout the primetime staff. The old supervisor sucked balls and was a very sh1tty person she would always yell at kids and not care about them. The supervisor would always make up lies about children and even talk sh1t about them when all of them left which is why I had to drop out because of how careless they were to kids. Let me also talk about the music teacher she was racist,disrespectful and judged kids about how they would play with certain instruments that she provided us the p.e teacher is also a very careless person and I don't not like her at all she was very very bratty and had a bad attitude towards kids?

I've had 2 children attend McKinley Elementary School. One just graduated from there and one is…read moreentering 3rd grade. This school has been phenomenal and has gone above and beyond. We have experienced different teachers year, and each one has been more than exceptional. They have been absolutely lovely, caring, thoughtful, smart, and have the best interest of our kids, their classmates, and even their community in mind. They have been taught not only the basic academics, but also how to be a good human in this crazy world, and how to lean on community and their peers to grow and become educated. I have felt like the teachers have always kept the individual student in mind, and advocated it on their behalf for all of their needs. The school, the teachers, the staff, down to the janitors....Absolutely lovely. The community that is involved at Mckinley Elementry school is the absolute best. There is a constant fundraising happening by the parents and community to support Mckinley's vast programs. The jog-a-thon, Sono Fest, the Gala, etc. Programs like music, theater dance for, art, and Spanish, our kids have been getting a very well rounded experiences in elementary school.

My son has mild special needs and I was disappointed in how they dealt with his disability. In my…read moreexperience, there didn't seem to be appropriate training for the staff on interacting with children who have behavioral challenges. For most children, Westminster is a good choice. If your child has sensory or behavioral special needs, I recommend researching to find a school that works more often with these behaviors.

My 21-month old son currently goes to school here and we love it! I am disappointed to see a…read morenegative review, so I thought it was important to offer a different point of view. The school certainly does not lack in sanitary conditions. The teachers and administrators have been nothing but helpful and friendly to our family. The improvement in my son's language skills over the past two months clearly show that he is benefiting greatly by the staff and by spending time with other children his age. Debbie Batchman genuinely enjoys her position at Westminster and does a great job with the children. Mrs. V--our son's teacher is so attentive and loving towards all of the kids. I look forward to the next few years here and will be sending my daughter when she is old enough.

We love this place, the TK program had both of our kids without any prior writing skills, writing…read moreletters, numbers, their name, and reading basic words phonetically. The people and curriculum make it a down to earth school where heart and head work together. Our kindergartener is doing basic math, short class presentations, memory verses, sounding out words and writing better. We will definitely have our 4th kid in here when he is 2 years old and able to enroll. It is well worth starting early, and very affordable. The staff & core values are on a traditional solid Christian foundation. In an age when you even have to vet through several levels to see if a Christian-branded school is doing some social experiment with your kids - it is refreshing to have the down to earth transparency here. The curriculum for our littles is age-appropriate & advanced (we went to top universities and my wife was involved in education before getting her PharmD & is very pleased with it). The staff care so much, and you can tell they do it because they love the kids!! When I was growing up in public school, older kids would harass you if you went in their playground - but here the older kids include the younger kids. If you are looking for a place that will love on your kids, lead them to God while using their brain, take your kids wherever they are in life, lead them in traditional time-proven methods, and because it is small see the high schoolers care for the littles like family - this is the place for you!

CCA is a wonderful place if you're looking for a daycare. They are so accommodating and kind. My…read moreson is autistic and we weren't sure if he would do well, but they took him in with open arms and showed him so much love. I highly recommend them!

Such a sweet home for our kiddos. So grateful for this community, teachers and principal.read more

I went to a Electronics Recycling Event at this school. You pull up into their enormous dirt field…read moreand drop off all the stuff that you cannot really throw away in the trash or recycle in your blue recycling container. It was very well-organized and I got to take a peek at the school when it was closed. It seems like a nice campus and I read where the test scores are decent too. There has been an overall improvement in the API test scores year on year although 5th grade scores could use a little help. When I was looking to buy a house, I always liked the Bay Park area and the schools. Bay Park Elementary is a California Distinguished School and it seems like a very nice neighborhood school which is very supportive to the K-5th grades. They have monthly Family Fridays to help support family members with strategies to help their kids at home and provide an opportunity for families to read together at school. I have to say that if I had any little kiddies left, this looks like a very good place to send them to.

My children joined the OTA community last October after having difficulty within the SDUSD. We have…read moreLOVED the community at OTA and the staff. The special ed services dept. and staff are outstanding in meeting the needs of the students. The teachers are enthusiastic and patient with students. We love the Core Knowledge methods being taught. My kids are more empowered and confident since starting at OTA.

Families considering Old Town Academy, especially for middle school, should speak with current and…read moreformer parents before enrolling. Our experience was very different from the school OTA advertises itself to be. My son entered OTA earning A's and B's. Within a short time, his grades fell to D's and F's. Instead of receiving meaningful intervention, he was often treated as though he was the problem. After leaving OTA, his grades improved to B's and C's, which reinforced our belief that the environment played a major role in his struggles. We also experienced sarcastic, dismissive, and demeaning interactions from middle-school teachers. When students tried to advocate for themselves, those concerns could quickly be reframed as behavior issues. Repeated concerns raised with the Executive Director/Principal were often met with promises to investigate or follow up, but meaningful responses frequently never came. OTA promotes full inclusion, strong student support, and an "extensive" enrichment program. In our experience, there was little meaningful transition support for students coming from other schools, and aside from music and robotics, we saw nothing close to the range of extracurriculars advertised. The parent community was the bright spot. Unfortunately, for our family, OTA did not live up to the academic, social, or supportive environment we believed we were choosing.

Stephen Parker is amazing. Our son is now a maritime engineer and is excelling in his professional…read morecareer and his family life.

They rob you by unethical practices. They act all concerned…read moreabout your special needs Child but really don't give a damn they just want your money thank you. Not knowledgeable and rob you from their process money. It's sad if you think people care and they don't. People like me they weren't knowledgeable, which I am now are dollar signs to them. Like they pray on the weak to get Rich. Too bad they don't have an option for zero stars.

I do not believe that this is a well-operated school. Their justice and disciplinary system is…read moreflawed, and they don't follow their protocols or expectations. I as a former student feel very unhappy with my time there. I was bullied and went to admin about it, and no change was made to the behavior. For a school that wants parent collaboration, they do a very poor job. I'm very grateful for the few teachers that made me feel valued and accepted, but my problem is with the principle and admin. In a school like the coop school which is supposed to be inclusive, students should feel like their voice is heard and taken to heart, but I felt the opposite. They constantly oppress the voices of their students and their parents. I truly believe that this is not a safe and inclusive environment for children.

The school is not doing well. Our child was going to this school for several years and we really…read morewanted him to continue going there. Unfortunately, school's executive director (Tom) and the board that is supposed to oversee him have largely destroyed an otherwise great school. Executive director has made many changes that hurt the students and community, many long term, highly qualified teachers were let go. Administrative staff who knew all kids by names and did a great job running the school were let go. Instead of experienced teachers they have put people with little or no experience. Kids have no continuity with teachers or education program. The board has people whose kids are going to Linda Vista campus and have a quiet understanding with executive director that they don't get in Directors way as long as their kids at LV don't see any negative changes. They do not know the bylaws, they don't know Brown Act, they are not doing anything except rubber stamping decisions. They are afraid to talk to parents. They are completely unwilling to act as the board and have failed the job they signed up for. The legal counsel to the director and the board from Procopio is not helping the school or community. Misinterpreting the Brown Act and giving advise that hurts students and community is not "protecting school's interest". What is the school if there is no staff and no kids? Sorry, but we are done with our kids being used for experiments in poor governance. There are only one or two good teachers left at Mountain View. There are a few decent teachers at Linda Vista, but even those teachers are now looking for other jobs because they have seen what was done to the staff at Mountain View. Many parents who were actively supporting staff and the school on daily basis have transferred their kids and left the school over the last year. The firings of staff and exodus of remaining staff and kids/parents in summer of 2019 has completely devastated the school.