The absolute BEST childcare experience -- truly part of our family. Our daughter was with Miss Lauryn for over two years, and I can honestly say there are not enough good things I could ever write about her or Blooming Blossoms Learning Center. Leaving was one of the hardest decisions we've ever made, and we only did so because we recently transitioned our daughter to preschool. It truly felt like leaving a piece of our heart behind. We began with Miss Lauryn at her PB location and loved her so much that we followed her through her relocation to Santee -- even though it's far from our home. That alone speaks to the depth of our trust in her. Her Santee facility is beautiful, clean, safe, thoughtfully designed, and located in a wonderful neighborhood. Our daughter became her very first student there, and we couldn't have been happier. From day one, Miss Lauryn created the safest, warmest, most nurturing environment a parent could ever hope for. Our daughter had only ever been cared for at home by a nanny, so the idea of sending her somewhere outside our home felt intimidating at first -- but she made the transition seamless. Her program is the perfect bridge between in-home care and a true school setting: loving, personal, and homey, yet structured with curriculum, routines, and so many opportunities for social and developmental growth. Our daughter absolutely THRIVED with her. She grew into an expressive, confident, funny, kind little girl with such a big personality, and Miss Lauryn and her wonderful assistants were a huge part of that. She is attentive, patient, loving, and genuinely treats each child as if they were her own. Her communication with parents is absolutely exceptional. She uses the ClassDojo app and posts photos and updates every day, so you always feel connected and reassured. She is incredibly responsive, understanding, and communicative -- which is especially comforting if you're a more cautious or anxious parent (like we were in the beginning). You truly feel informed, included, and at ease at all times. On top of all of that, her hours are amazing -- better than nearly anything else we found -- and she provides all food, snacks, and lunches, which is such a huge help for busy families. And her rates are extremely fair and competitive for the level of care, communication, and structure she provides. It truly doesn't get better than this. If you are looking for a safe, loving, clean, developmentally focused, and genuinely warm environment for your child, Blooming Blossoms is the very best decision you can make. We are forever grateful for the foundation she gave our daughter and the love she poured into her every single day. We cannot recommend Miss Lauryn and her program enough. read more

I can't speak highly enough for Lauryn and the entire Blooming Blossoms staff! Our 1-year-old daughter had never been to a daycare or school before and was very shy, so I was nervous to say goodbye to her. Lauryn made me and my daughter feel comfortable, safe, and nurtured. Lauryn kept me updated throughout the day and helped brainstorm ways to help my daughter adjust. Lauryn and her team have a stellar knowledge of child development and how to meet the needs of the kids. The low teacher-to-student ratio helped me feel extra comfortable. The staff clearly care deeply about the kids and families they serve, and this spreads to the community they create among the families :) Thanks Lauryn and Blooming Blossoms for everything you did for our daughter! They even hugely helped potty train our daughter before she transitioned to school full time - wow! read more

My son has been at Blooming Blossoms for 3 years now. I cannot say enough incredible things about this daycare. Lauryn, you are a true gem, one-of-a-kind human, and so incredible with all the kids that attend your school. My son adores all the teachers (that is an understatement) he actually cries when he has to leave and has to hug every one of them goodbye at pickup. Our past three years we have made some of the greatest life-long friends at the school and my son has grown immensely. We are SO sad to leave but excited for new adventures ahead knowing that he has such a solid foundation coming from this incredible school. I will be forever grateful for touring this school 3 years ago and I will continue to recommend Blooming Blossoms to anyone that asks. read more

This review is really way overdue. Linda, Iri, and Cristal really care about my little guy and I can tell he loves them too! We never really considered doing daycare until Nov 2019 when we decided to up our son's socialization skills. When he's at PBELC, we know that he's playing around other kiddos, learning from his teachers, eating yummy food, and just has a great time. Everytime he comes home from daycare, he has arts/crafts to give us and we LOVE it. This place equals fun for my little one. They even celebrated his birthday with cake and presents - I just feel like they treat him like family. We checked out a number of daycares but chose PBELC because of the vibe we felt around these ladies. Bonus - Linda, the owner, was a school teacher so that was a huge plus for me :). Ladies, please continue to do what you do! I am so happy we found PBELC! read more

There are not enough good things I could say about Lauryn and the rest of the staff at Blooming Blossoms. Our son attended the school for a little over 2 years, and we are amazed at the growth he made socially and academically. When our son began, he had a speech delay and attended speech therapy once a week. Lauryn and the rest of the staff were patient and accommodating. They helped reinforce what he was learning in therapy. I believe they have played a vital role in helping him be so successful and transition out of speech. As a parent, you want to find the right fit for your child, make sure they are happy and safe. I never had to worry with Blooming Blossoms. Lauryn was very communicative when there was ever an issue, and would often send pictures. Our son would jump into our arms at pick up, excited to tell us all about his day and the fun things he did with his buddies. We were sad to leave Blooming Blossoms when we moved. They will always hold a special place in our hearts. read more

My son has been at Blooming Blossoms for about a year. My husband and I couldn't be more pleased with the growth that our son has made as a result of his time at Blooming Blossoms. Lauryn and her staff are caring, nurturing, and have created an environment where our son has been able to thrive. Her curriculum has an excellent balance of academics, social development, while providing ample opportunities for music, dance, art and outdoor play. She also keeps us updated on the fun activities through ClassDojo. We feel that everyone at Blooming Blossoms have worked hard to prepare our son for transitional kindergarten. We strongly recommend Blooming Blossoms and believe its an outstanding daycare/preschool program. read more

Our son started at Blooming Blossoms around 18 months, and was the youngest kid there. Lauryn and the rest of the staff worked really hard to make sure he adjusted well to his new routine, and they've been there for us to help through new phases like potty training. He loves going to school and runs in the door each morning. Their communication is excellent, we get updates throughout the day and there is a good mix of structure/learning/play time. It's clear they really care about the kids, and that everyone is having a fun time! We couldn't be happier with Blooming Blossoms. read more

We are beyond thankful to Lauryn and Courtney and the entire Blooming Blossoms Learning Center team. Seriously the most amazing staff who take time to care for each of the kiddos individually. I am repeatedly blown away by how thoughtful and caring the staff are. Oh and the crafts and activities are so creative and fun and educational. I will forever be thankful for my daughters experience at Blooming Blossoms. I truly can't recommend it enough. My daughter attended for over 3 years and I am certain that the experience helped shape my daughter into a confident little girl ready for TK. A read more

Our daughter will be 2 in December and she started at PBELC last December, so it is almost a year. We love it! Our daughter is always happy in the morning when we drop her off and in great mood when we pick her up. Its always hard to leave your child when they are so young at first, but Lauryn and the other girls there are so great at keeping in touch with photos during the day on the classdojo app and making everyone feel at ease. I would defiantly recommend this daycare if looking for one :) read more

I cannot speak highly enough about Lauryn, Vanessa, Ellie, and our entire experience at Blooming Blossoms! Our son has been attending for over a year and we really couldn't be happier! It is so obvious that he is loved and cared for, and the staff are so wonderful at fostering and developing his strengths. We love the balance between play and learning, and especially love how much time they get to spend outdoors in the amazing yard space - tending to the school garden, dancing and singing, enjoying sensory experiences, and interacting with each other! He loves all of his friends and teachers so much and beams from ear to ear whenever we talk about it! Thank you Blooming Blossoms! read more

Our 18 month old daughter has been attending for the last month on a drop in basis. She's always happy in the morning when we drop her off! They do lots of fun activities through out the day to learn about healthy foods, shapes, colors, textures. The staff is always friendly and nurturing. We love the cute pictures that are posted from time to time to keep us updated on the ClassDojo app. The cost is reasonable compared to what we have seen in the area. We also appreciate the healthy snacks and lunches that they serve. We love PBELC!!! read more

Our almost 4 year old daughter has been going here for a year. We are so lucky to have found PBELC. Lauryn, the main teacher/owner is warm and loving to the kids. She has an excellent work ethic, is a great communicator and is very professional. Vanessa is equally as great. The kids have a curriculum they work through and our daughter is learning so much. Our daughter doesn't need full time care, but she wakes up so excited asking to go to preschool everyday day that we put her in full time. She loves it. They celebrate each kids birthday, have a two day Halloween party with a bouncy house, valentines and St. patty's day party, they bake banana bread and pumpkin pies, swim and have water tables when it's hot, the list goes on. When our youngest is old enough he too will go here. They are like a little family at PBELC in a safe and loving home setting. My daughter sometimes comes home with a French braid in her hair from Lauryn and that touches my heart. There is no better feeling as a parent knowing your kid is safe and happy and having fun. read more

My son has been going here for over 2 years and it's fantastic. He runs into the door he's so excited every day to go to school. Wonderful teachers and a great environment for all the children. read more

We love this school so much! Our daughter has been attending here for more than a year and the food plan, workers, owner and facility are all amazing. Linda, the owner has been doing this for so many years and doing it all legal and right! The workers are all background checked and cpr/first aid certified which makes me comfortable to leave my daughter in their care. Miss Melissa, the program director, is so confident, loving, caring and patient. She strives to teach these kids new skills and to always have fun, she joins in on the fun and is very active in these kids learning path. Miss Jessica, Kim and Dani are all so amazing with the kids as well! We love PBELC! read more

As good as it gets! We couldn't wait to get our daughter into PBELC and had her on the wait-list since she was 6mo old. Melissa started babysitting for us on the side and we fell completely in love with her! She loves each child as if they were her own and it is so obvious! We adore Dani and Andrea as well, every time we pick her up they are having fun outside and learning. It is exactly what we dreamt of in a first daycare for our daughter! HUGE thank you to the PBELC team for being so great with our little ones! read more

Our family loved the time our son spent with Lauryn at PBELC. We knew when we dropped him off each morning that he was in a safe, happy, nurturing, and fun environment. What sets PBELC apart from other preschools is that it is still a home setting. Lauryn has a beautiful veggie garden and they often baked zucchini bread and ate fresh tomatoes. Almost daily our son came home and talked about the new things he learned. Lauryn and the staff were very good at incorporating learning with fun. Even during their outside playtime, there were different learning and art stations. Music and movement was a big and fun part of the day as well. On top of all of this, they played a HUGE role in getting our son potty trained! The best part about PBELC is that he absolutely loved being there. We are counting down the days until our youngest son is old enough to join the PBELC family! I'd recommend Lauryn and the staff to anybody. read more

I started my almost 3 year-old at PB Learning Academy a few months ago and love it! The teachers and everyone in charge have been such a delight and my daughter really enjoys spending time here. This was our first daycare experience and I was nervous as can be but now I can go to work feeling at ease knowing she is in the best hands. We couldn't be happier with our decision to place her here. :))) read more

My daughter and my son love to be there. The teachers are friendly and understanding. My daughter didn't speak English in the first 2 months but after that she started to speak some words and understand everything... nowadays she speaks very well and feels that the staff are part of us family! Lovely school. read more

My experience at PBELC was so great, my kids (and myself) miss the loving, caring staff here. My 3 year old still talks about it and misses the teachers here. Lauryn is great with communication, sends updates and provides safe and great care for the little ones. I would highly recommend PBELC for anyone looking for amazing care for their children! read more

Our almost 2 year old has been going to PBELC since January on a part time basis. We do drop-ins on other days from time to time and we're currently on the waiting list for a full time spot due to my husband's school schedule going back to full time. We have had a great experience with Melissa at PBELC - she's very thorough with updates or issues (i.e. diaper rash). We can tell that Melissa cares deeply for the well being of the children and that makes us feel so very comfortable with sending our baby girl there. read more

My daughter attended PBELC for a year and I cannot speak highly enough of Lauryn (the director) and other staff at the school. The biggest questions for me when choosing care for my kids are: will my child be safe here and will my child be loved? An emphatic "Yes" to both at PBELC. Kids get to be kids here - they play, explore and giggle. Getting pictures on the Class Dojo app always brightens my day. We'll miss PBELC. read more

I don't write many reviews but I had to about Pacific Beach Early Learning Center. PBELC has been my saving grace! My 3 year old daughter is in school 3 days a week but I needed to find a place for her a couple days a week where I knew she would be safe, cared for and in a structured environment so that she could continue to flourish. Well I found that and more as a referral from my neighbor. I don't know where to start with PBELC as I have so many positive things to say about the school, the teaching environment, the teachers (which my daughter LOVES), the meals, the outdoor space, the activities and everything else is amazing. If you need a great place for your kid (s) to learn, be safe, have fun and be loved then this is the place you should call! read more

My daughter attended PBELC for over a year and has now transitioned into PK at a school closer to our home. Felt I needed to write a review as a testament to the love and caring she received at PBLEC. She has been at her new school now for 4 months and continues to remind me that she misses her old friends and Lauren at PBLEC. We have since been back for a 2 week block so she could visit, and will continue to use them from time to time because she loves it so much! They became her extended family. The facility is clean and well kept. The kids get optimal time to cover curriculum, schedule and get lots of time outside in the fresh air (which I love). Lauren runs a great program and all the kids are super happy. It's tough to trust your child to just anyone- but they are great here. Thank you PBLEC!!! We'll be back soon to visit:) read more

Agreed. We second everyone's reviews. This loving place is a hidden gem for children in San Diego. Our daughter was there for a little over a year (approx between 2 years old and 3 years old)....She still misses it EVERY day. I did extensive research to find the safest place for my daughter with Sensory Processing Disorder and this was--hands down--the best place for her. The staff went above and beyond to meet her needs and encourage her to grow. The following advice is for any parent looking to put their child in any day care: (1) Put/Get everything in writing; (2) If your child has food allergies/preferences be prepared to provide your own food; (3) If you want specific information about your child, ask specific questions. For example, don't just ask, "How was her day?" You're going to get "It was good." So, ask whatever is concerning you: eating? discipline policies? time outs? rewards? punishments? how are her meltdowns? is she keeping hands to herself? what are other children's behaviors towards her? what is her favorite activity? how can we support her learning at home? what are her strengths or weaknesses? (4) These are good information habits to get into as they transition into Pre-K, TK, or K. You get better at asking the "useful" questions for your child and your child knows that you are going to be a strong "communicator" with their educators from day one. Wherever you go, we hope your family is lucky enough to find a place like PBELC. -Dr. Robinson read more

My 2 year old son has been attending PBELC for 8 months now. We without hesitation recommend them to others. The staff is loving and caring and it shows. My son transitioned well. He loves his classmates and his caregivers. When he first started and until a month ago he was the youngest child there and napped in a pack in play in his own room. They never did cry it out and he slept easily and deeply for them. (I want Melissa to work her magic and put him to bed at home!) We have seen incredible growth and development since he's been there both with his motor skills and verbal skills. They engage the kids in crafts and learning activities everyday. When he was a few months shy of 2 years old he already could sing his ABC's, knew his shapes, colors and could recognize all of the letters and numbers by sight and could count to 10! We have been pretty blown away by all that he's learning without being drilled. It's all in a casual and fun manner that they are taught. What a blessing it has been to have found PBELC! I know my kid is happy all day and having fun when he's there. read more

I'm so happy that we waited to get in here. Our two year old has flourished here. We were in a home daycare before this and this place makes that one look more like it was only babysitting. You can't even compare the two. He comes home everyday with new words or doing something new. I love that they're outside most of the day and that they also go on field trips. I know he's had a fun time when he comes home with dirt on his clothes. He's also become more confident and outgoing and it's only been a few weeks since we started here. And Melissa and the staff are so caring and loving. So happy we found this place! read more

PBELC is a wonderful hidden gem. We're so lucky to have found it and couldn't be happier with their program. Safe and loving, it's the perfect environment for our 2.5yr old son. The school is located in a beautiful, quiet area within walking distance to Kate Sessions park. The children receive individualized attention and care. The facility is clean and organized with dedicated spaces for learning and play. They have a great outdoor space with a shaded area, playhouse, slide, sandbox, and garden. The teachers offer a curriculum full of creative projects, free play, and hands-on learning experiences. They prepare healthy meals for the children and encourage them to help out around the school. They have also done a wonderful job helping our son with potty training. It's been such a joy to watch him learn and grow! read more

When you drop your child off you do one of two things... you worry that the care might not as good as you think, or you rest comfortably knowing that they are loved, challenged and cared for in a tender fashion. Needless to say my wife and I rest very comfortably. Melissa, Danny, Jessica, Linda and the remaining staff are some of the most loving people I have ever known. They cuddle my child as if the rest of the world does not exist. They encourage mindfulness behavior and help our little monster navigate the world with curiosity and empathy. We love these ladies for everything they do every day after we drop off our child so we can frantically attend to everything else in our day. We at first lamented that we had no family in the area to help us, but considering the care our child receives, we know our money is well spent and the care is easily superior to an exhausted family member. Many thanks ladies! read more

Updated review: my daughter has been attending PBELC for 9 months now. It has been a wonderful experience from every point of view. It is a very nurturing environment, and she has flourished here, made new friends and became overall better at interacting with her peers. After all these months I feel that the key strengths of this Center are: 1) the size, about 12 kids in total with an appropriate teacher to kids ratio; 2) the level of caring by everyone who is involved with the kids: Melissa, the Program Director (we love her) all the teachers, helpers, and Linda, the owner (we honestly love them all!); 3) the daily communication with the parents; 4) the location, a super nice (clean!!) house with a great outdoor space. My daughter is happy to go there in the morning, and when I arrive to pick her up, she's usually outside playing and having fun, on the way home she won't stop talking about the things she did during the day..... overall this place is a gem, look no further. read more

My daughter attended the school for two years and it was a great experience (it's kindergarten time now) -- educational lessons, field trips, crafts, outdoor activities, etc. The teachers are all awesome. And their enthusiasm really showed on the children -- they were always happy and playing well together. I have no reservations about recommending this place to friends and family. read more

I had my daughter at this school for about a year and half. The staff were all very patient and kind to my daughter. It has a great yard for outdoor play and they planned a lot of activities to keep the kids busy. She came home with a lot of crafts that I still keep on our walls. I had a few issues while I had my daughter here: 1) they had a difficult time adhering to my daughter's dairy allergy. Several times I would come early and they were giving her goldfish or cheese and crackers. Three other times the staff admitted they had "forgot" and given her a dairy snack or lunch. I had reminded them several times and the owner was aware, but it didn't seem to prevent the mistakes. My daughter would come home with stomachaches and diarrhea. 2) when a couple of the kids were hitting my daughter, I'm not sure what was done on the other end, because it reoccurred for weeks. They don't do time-outs or anything. So, I always wondered why my daughter was upset on some days and not others. I think there should be some procedure in place to help the parents with the aggressive child. 3) Lastly, a former employee had told me the staff should tell the parents, "everything was great today" and not give specific information. I always thought this was strange. As a parent, I want to know how my daughter's day went. If there were issues, conflicts or emotional upset. But, they always stated, "everything was great today." Other than that, my daughter enjoyed her time there and the staff are very sweet. She still mentions Melissa and her other school. read more

I have so many wonderful things to say about the Pacific Beach Early Learning Center! The staff are some of the most caring, personable and responsive people I have ever met. I found out about this gem of a place through a network of home daycare providers, and like every first-time parent, I was totally freaking out and of course doing all the checking that I could possibly do, looking at child-teacher ratios, calling the city to check, etc... Everything I researched and everyone I talked to provided amazing reviews on PBELC. And now it is my turn to do the exact same thing. When our little girl (now 3 years old) first joined the PBELC family two years ago, it was the first daycare we had ever used. We wanted a home environment for her and also for her to be in a small group of kids so that she would feel loved and cared for. We got this and so, so, so much more. Our PBELC director, Melissa is so caring - everyday she greets the parents and says goodbye to them. She tells you all about your child's day and is very responsive to calls and texts (when she has free time away from the kids). Oftentimes, we have long conversations about my daughter and I have never felt any hesitation about asking my daughter's behavior, and whether there were any problems or issues with her. In fact, when we had our second child, our older daughter was having some trouble adjusting and they noticed right away that she wasn't being herself. They told me immediately, monitored her, gave her special attention, and really helped us transition her to being an older sister by giving us great tips and coordinated with us how to consistently provide guidance and discipline to our daughter. PBELC is tucked in a quiet family neighborhood with a HUGE backyard. The kids have a garden with tomatoes, lettuce and herbs. They have wonderful arts and crafts, plenty of reading, flashcards, yoga/dance parties, and really fun science projects (making putty, hatching butterflies). They use organic and healthy foods to feed the children, and my daughter eats healthier at PBELC than she does at home! The personal attention that the kids (and parents) receive is truly unprecedented. The parents receive pictures of the kids and updates on their day with a phone app and these updates really make my day when I see how happy my daughter is. You can absolutely tell that every single person who works there really does love the children, and I attribute this to the owner, Linda and her wonderful director Melissa. There is a bond that is formed with the parents from PBELC and I keep in touch with many of the parents outside of school. I feel enormously lucky to have found PBELC and would recommend it to everyone. read more

I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL PRESCHOOL! When I returned to work full time and needed to find care of my daughter, a friend told me about PBELC. The first thing I remember about visiting the school was the wonderful clean smell, as if someone had just cleaned and lit a yummy candle. As I was given a tour, my amazement grew and I was thinking "is this place for real??". Well folks, it is! That was close to 2 years ago and my family's love for PBELC has only grown. The entire staff provides a warm and welcoming yet disciplined and structured environment, which has allowed my daughter to flourish mentally, socially, emotionally, and intellectually, not to mention physically (toddler workout anyone?)! The school is kept immaculately clean and organized, and every activity provides an opportunity for learning. The kids spent A LOT of outdoor time, including gardening, short field trips, and even helping to feed the pet turtle Crush. The academic program is also excellent, and includes all the basics (letters, shapes, etc.) in addition to Spanish, sign language, and daily life skills. Another perk is that healthy and well-balanced homemade meals are provided (breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks). Come check it out if you're looking for a great preschool in the PB area! read more