Although my kids no longer attend this school, I continue to recommend it to my friends and family…read more They are currently expanding, and it's exciting to see the growth! This school gave my children the strong foundation they needed to excel in their next steps. A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Ban and Mr. Jay for being so wonderful!

We've been part of the school for over 4 years, with our oldest starting at 2 yo in Ms Shubra's…read moreclass and then onto Ms. Sharee's class in Room 2. Our younger daughter also followed suit. We can't recommend this school enough - both our kids have loved their time at CMS and we are sad to leave. Room 2 with Ms. Sharee has been the best experience - the teachers are so kind and patient, truly caring for each kid. It's amazing how good they are at knowing every child, even those not in their own classrooms! Our kids look forward to going to school and our daughter pretends to be the teachers all the time when she's home. If we had the option of staying past Kindergarten, we would (seriously, we've asked Ms. Ban multiple times).

My Daughter is 4 1/2 and started at this school with 23 months. She continues to attend the school…read moreand has turned into such a responsible, considerate, humble, focused, sweet and ultimately a very happy girl. I continue to be surprised at how much endless love, patience, guidance and support the teachers have for these children. The school is small but so vast in opportunities for a child to learn and develop. The teachers communicate with me daily and are VERY responsive since day 1 and always offered me a great deal of support from my separation anxiety! Communication is always taking place and everything they do is so consistent. From the moment I walked in I knew this was a home away from home and just the community I was looking for to raise my daughter. I highly recommend this school.

I love this small scale Montessori children's house. The space is cute and very organized and the…read morequality of teachers here are amazing. They are very experienced, knowledgable, patient and loving. They take only 12-14 kid total with age between 2- 6 years old. The school feels like a family compare to some other large Montessori schools in the area that is large, charges twice as much that felt like a money making corporate company with kids being shuffled around rooms like live stocks. Our son loves coming to school and had became so well behaved and communicative since coming here 5 month ago. We learn great tips from the teachers all the time and we have a peace of mind having our son learning here.

We are deeply grateful for the exceptional care, education, and heartfelt support this school…read moreprovides. As parents, we feel truly blessed to be part of such a nurturing and inspiring community.

We have had a wonderful experience at LePort. Our child has participated in both the infant and…read moretoddler programs, and the growth we've seen has been incredible. At just two years old, she comes home each day with new skills and a strong sense of independence, ordering for herself at restaurants and helping wash dishes at home. She has been in Ms. Donna and Ms. Valerie's classroom, and we have nothing but positive things to say about both teachers. During her transition from the infant to toddler program, Ms. Sarah, the Head of School, provided daily updates and checked on her in the classroom each day, which made the transition feel thoughtful and supportive.

We love Lingua Natal! We attended their Saturday class for our toddler and they were more than…read morehappy to accommodate our whole family to come along as well. The class is structured with the first half more education based with songs and demonstrations and then second half consists of snack time and playing outside. While we only signed up for one session so far, it was a great experience for our little one to continue her Spanish exposure.

We've had a wonderful experience at Lingua Natal in Encinitas with our 4-year-old daughter. The…read moreteachers are incredibly warm, patient, and intentional, and it's clear they truly care about each child's growth and confidence. The dual language immersion environment has been such a special experience for our family and our daughter comes home excited to share what she's learning, and we've seen her communication skills and independence grow so much. We recommend Lingua Natal if dual immersion education is something your family is considering.

FIVE STARS! I cannot say enough good things about The Purposeful Preschool!!! I am a very critical…read moreperson who has to do a lot of research before I make any decision, especially the huge decision of who I would trust my 2 children and their early education with. After looking into many other preschools, my husband and I knew that Colleen was the best we could find. She follows the Reggio Emilia and Montessori model. If you don't know either of those, look them up! They're the best! There is so much respect for the child and his/her needs, emotions, interests, ect. The school is filled with lovely natrual materials and non-electronic toys to foster the children's creativity and curiosities. I knew i wanted inquiry-based learning, but PP is inquiry-based learning and more. Colleen really personalizes the lessons and materials for whatever the kids are really interested in or needing that week. For example, I mentioned to Colleen that my son was having tantrums and his emotions just seemed too big for him, and after trying everything I was at a loss to help him. The next preschool day, she had books and a game (which she ordered online) all dealing with a toddler's experience with big feelings. It brought tears to my eyes, because I knew that was exactly what he needed! This is one example out of many! She always goes the extra mile and you can tell she loves all her students and loves what she is doing. The preschool has an atmosphere of genuine respect and care for one another, which I know is because Colleen models that for them. There is never any shaming or punishment when they misbehave, but always an age-appropiate interaction to help uncover why the child is acting out and what are better options for them to choose instead. By witnessing Colleen's example, I have learned to be a better mother and my children have learned how to become more kind and compassionate little humans. That's worth more than anything can buy. Another example, there is a technique she uses for sharing and, since my kids started at the preschool, they have become excellent sharers to the point that other parents notice at the park and playdates and they ask me how I did it! A 2-year-old and 4-year-old who exemplify sharing to other children. She's a miracle-worker. I obviously love this Preschool for my children and it is very hard for me to be concise in this review because there are so so many things which I could rave about and keep writing for days. If you've made it this far in my review, just schedule a tour and meet with Colleen. I can guarantee that your child will be grateful you chose The Purposeful Preschool. My kids count down the days with excitement for every "Preschool Day". Seriously, give it a try.

Coming from a conventional preschool in a big city to a home-based preschool in Encinitas was truly…read moreblossoming for our daughter. We made a big move, worried about how she would transition and what a new area would bring. Stars aligned finding The Purposeful Preschool and we took the chance (confident of all aspects of the school but just apprehensive as parents with all the change). What we thought would be short-term is turning out to be the perfect fit! It's totally magical. Our daughter has grown leaps and bounds in confidence. She's worked personally with Ms. Colleen on communication, potty-training for naps, conquering fears, writing, letters and the list goes on. Ms. Colleen is attentive (we feel spoiled), so incredibly loving, creative, patient and really a joy to know (she's totally a friend to us as well - and a local reference). The group this school attracts is equally loving. Truly feel lucky for our daughter - only wishing we could hang with her there everyday too!

So far we have loved the experience and I could not be happier at the school (and I have high…read morestandards and expectations). Each grade offers children to work at their own pace, and children can learn curriculum in reading/math up to two grades above each grade they're in without a competitive feel between the children. NO IPADS which is amazing since all public schools use that now as a learning tool and I'd rather my daughter not learn via tapping her finger on a screen. There is an intentional effort to have healthier food options at events, ordered school lunches, birthdays in class, aftercare snacks, but there is also no judgement amongst parents or between admin and parents. They offer extracurricular classes for kids in TK and beyond. My daughter does keyboard and dance once a week after school, and it's really nice, she just stays an extra half hour and I pick her up when it's done, and she LOVES them. The aftercare program has been amazing compared to the other Montessori we went to prior to ECDS. We absolutely love our teachers this year, along with the extracurricular teachers we've met. Ms. Hayes is the new principal but has worked at the school for over 10-15 years, and she is just wonderful, caring, dedicated, and knowledgeable. It's a really good feeling as a parent to have the principal and teachers open and welcoming of communication, and allowing us to be involved with our child's experience at school. Feel free to DM me on Yelp if you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them!

This elementary school administration is completely in inept and lazy. If you have a child with any…read moresort of special needs, or he/she needs any special assistance at school, look elsewhere!!!!!! Apparently if your child doesn't fit into the perfect square box, or they may learn differently, you will be overlooked immediately. Discrimination at its finest. Fortunately I've heard the teachers are amazing. So that is their saving grace.

When choosing daycares, we considered a lot of factors, including cleanliness, safety, good…read morecommunication, great teachers, etc. Montessori School of San Marcos checked all those boxes for us. Our son attended this school from 6 months old until he graduated pre-k. All the teachers there are amazing. He learned so much and he loved going. We were so sad when he graduated but alas, it is all part of growing up. Ms Tasha and Ms Nupur prepared him so well for kindergarten that he feels like it is too easy but it did make it an easier transition. Can't say enough good things about the school. Highly recommend!!

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Montessori School of San Marcos. Our daughter attends…read morecurrently, and we are already looking forward to enrolling our youngest when she is eligible. Our daughter genuinely loves going to school each day, which speaks volumes. The teachers are truly exceptional; caring, attentive, and deeply invested in each child. Every faculty and staff member knows my daughter by name and goes above and beyond to ensure we feel informed, supported, and connected. Communication is excellent through the school app, with frequent updates, photos, and videos that give us real insight into her day. The school community is warm, thoughtful, and incredibly welcoming. As someone who works in education, I can confidently say that the quality of care, communication, and intentionality at this school stands out. We are beyond grateful to have found such a strong, nurturing foundation for our daughter and highly recommend Montessori School of San Marcos to any family considering it.

After looking at over 10 Schools in the Encnitas and Solana Beach area we decided on Positive Place…read moreMontessori School. My Daughter went to PPMS for One Year from 4-5. Her Manners, Knowledge & Social Skills excelled in No time. Maryam is very KIND and LOVING. She was raised in Montessori herself. She and Her Staff know what they are doing and how to support the children. The Staff are Attentive, Caring, and Professional. I cannot Rave enough about how impeccable of a resource this was for our family and building structure into our life and our daughter's upbringing. My Daughter is now in Kindergarten and very Confident and Ready for it! In a Nutshell!!! Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. Oh and what a Bargain and Value for the Service you get!

After meeting with the owner of the school I am adding another star. She was very receptive and…read moreprofessional to our criticisms and made the transition out of her program as smooth as possible. If she is able to staff up again I think this school can return to providing a high quality educational experience.