I wish I could give this school 6 stars! From the very beginning my kids and family felt welcome…read more Even with COVID I always felt like we were included in school activities. The teachers and director were always available to answer questions and provided my children with quality education. I felt like my son and daughter gained a 360 knowledge of each subject. They knew states and countries relationally, reading skyrocketed, and understanding of critical thinking was very clear. The teachers always greeted us with a smile and a fully detailed report of the day! I highly recommend this school!

Outstanding "guides"/teachers, excellently run by the Director (Jill), and a wonderful set of…read moreclassrooms filled with great prompts & lessons - oh and they have frogs, salamanders, a guinea pig, and more: Last month they had a large netted-display set up in the classroom with caterpillars who turned into cocoons and then became painted lady butterflies - the kids got to release them into their lovely yard to fly away. It was so cool and my daughter was enthralled! She talked about the progress of the butterflies every day. Lovely shaded yard with loads of imaginative play structures. Check out this school and be ready to put your name on the waiting list!

All 3 of my kids have been going here for the past few years. They absolutely adore all the…read moreteachers and staff. I put complete trust in them when it comes to kids. Unfortunately moving on has made us very sad but if we do come back to the area this will be my first stop for enrollment, especially during the summer. We will miss you -The Bernals

Everyone here cares about the kids. My son learned so much and can't wait to go to school. He loves…read moreit there. Good ratio teachers to kids. Kids are fed. They have an actual curriculum. Price is right. Would recommend.

I am blown away at how amazing this learning center is. The meals are homemade nutritious meals…read more They tell you what each meal is and how much they ate of it. Thy send pictures through the app many times a day. They log every diaper changed and if it was pee or poop. When the nap started and ended. They also log every incident no matter how small. If you're considering this childcare you will not be disappointed. They are worth every penny.

The teachers are kind and attentive, and my child enjoys going every day. It's a safe and positive…read moreenvironment where kids can learn and play comfortably.

As a nervous mom, finding the right place for my child felt overwhelming, but Taproot Montessori…read morehas been such a blessing for our family. From the very first day, Ms. Maggie made both my child and me feel completely at ease. Her warmth, patience, and genuine care shine through in everything she does. I can see how much she loves what she does, and it reflects in how happy, confident, and excited my child is to go each day. The environment is nurturing, peaceful, and thoughtfully prepared, and I love that my child learned independence, kindness, and a love for learning at such a young age. I'm so grateful for Ms. Maggie and the incredible care we've received-it has truly been the best experience!

I'm so grateful to the amazing teachers at Taproot, who have been part of my village for the past…read morefew years. My son, came here at just as things were reopening after COVID and I had been looking for a steady place for him to learn and grow. He was cared for, challenged, and loved in his years there. (We just finished as he's now heading to Elementary school) Ms. Maggie has been the director there for decades and you can tell she knows what she's doing. She is loving and thoughtful with all of the kiddos. She goes above and beyond and does it in a really humble way. Ms. Marilyn and Ms. Stephanie were my son's primary teachers and he adored them. If you're not used to the Montessori system, you can ask Ms. Maggie about it and make sure it's a fit for you and your kiddo. I honestly wasn't sure at first, but my son thrived. Love this little tiny gem of a school. It will always hold a special place in our hearts .

I am so happy I found Academy of Play…read more My older child was graduating from another facility when I had my baby who needed alternative options. After all, as parents, the hardest decision to make is who to trust your baby with. Most tend to stay with what they know, because it's comfortable and proven to be safe even if it doesn't fit each child you have as perfectly as the last. Fortunately for my family, we found the best fit. The fit being Academy of Play. The teachers are all caring, emotionally attentive, and tuned in with each child as if they were their own. The documentation, updates throughout the day, regular photos, lesson plans, and development assessments are comforting and reassuring that my baby is well taken care of. The staff is not lazy when it comes to speaking with the children. Your child will fully be immersed in Spanish. There is no bias if the child does not come from a native Spanish speaking environment or if the child does not have a Hispanic/Spanish/Latin background. The classrooms are bright, clean, and filled with tons of art. There is always an instructor led activity and the school invites families to attend musicals, art shows, and more. The chances to be involved especially the parent/teacher meetings regardless of age does ease a lot of mom guilt I tend to have due to needing to work long hours some days. All children are welcomed and loved. I could not speak more highly of the program.

Would 10/10 recommend AOP to our family and friends. Our little one learned Spanish in just two…read moreweeks. The staff is so wonderful, caring and so good with kids.

My kids have attended FHPP for a couple of years and now that my almost 5 year old is about to head…read moreinto kindergarten I wanted to let others know that their children are in safe and caring hands at FHPP. I think that teachers make so much of the difference in a child's experience so I feel pretty fortunate that my sons have had Mrs. Dominic (4 year old room) and Mrs. Conway (3 year old room) during their time at FHPP. Both ladies are sweet and loving and seem to genuinely love teaching the littles. Mrs. Dominic has pulled me aside to show me pictures she took during class of my son playing nicely with other children (I previously expressed concerns about his social skills) and she even mentioned one other child in particular with a disposition similar to my son. I have since arranged wonderful private play dates with the other child and his mother! Mrs. Conway always welcomes my youngest with a big warm greeting and although he somewhat reluctantly enters class at each drop off, he enthusiastically reports back to me that Mrs. Conway is his "best friend"! And the office is managed by the nicest ladies around. Robin (director) and Melissa (assistant director) always greet me like a member of the family... sometimes (okay, often) I'm late, they are warm; many days I'm disheveled, they are welcoming; and on more than a few occasions I've needed a few minutes of adult interaction, they are willing to take 5 minutes to ask how I am. They take a true interest in my kids and my family. I feel fortunate to have found FHPP!

I went to Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Preschool when I was younger, as well did all of my siblings…read moreand cousins. It is such a fun loving environment there! My son, who is 1 1/2 years old currently goes there for their newly opened infant room. I love it and so does he! As soon as we get there, he waltzes right in and starts playing, and get this, he doesn't even cry when I leave, rather, he cries when I come pick him up and take him home haha. The teachers who take care of the little ones in the infant room are so loving, and take the time to teach and play with the kids. Also, the director Robin is so amazing. Super kind and understanding! It is an all-around great program, and can't wait to have my son spend his next few years there!

I toured eight preschools (maybe more?) and BunnyBears was far and away my first pick. There is so…read moremuch to like at this school, from the focused and kind leadership of the director, to the Reggio-inspired philosophy, to the diversity of staff and families (which our queer and mixed race family values). We feel like our kiddo has learned a lot about community and herself. There are some downsides, as there are everywhere. I don't love the location, right off a busy road, and there's been some teacher turnover, but the school feels really safe behind gates, with a lovely outdoor play area, and there's been a lot of continuity with other teachers. We're headed to TK soon and are really, really bummed to leave the BunnyBears family, but are so glad for the experience.

We've been at BunnyBears for two years, and it's been the best experience for my son. We chose this…read morepreschool because we wanted a focus on social emotional development, and a place that allows the kids to play and explore. This school is exactly that - they put so much effort into giving the kids freedom to figure out who they are and explore their interests, all while teaching them how to be good friends and kind little humans. This is not a traditionally structured preschool - you won't find worksheets or desks, but you will find a Reggio style environment that intentionally allows the kids to lead. No school is perfect, but it's clear the teachers are all trying their best to create a safe and open environment for the kids. Teacher Donna, Teacher Linnea, and all the other teachers, have had a huge impact on my son, and we can't thank them enough. We'll miss the sweet little BunnyBears community!

Loved this preschool! It was the kindest, sweetest place to send your little ones to! They really…read morecare!

My daughter loved this school! The teachers are caring and attentive. The student-teacher ratio is…read morelower than those of any of the other schools I considered, and the tuition is very reasonable. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. The kids do lots of fun projects and singalongs. What a little treasure in the heart of El Cajon!